Monthly Archives: October 2021

What Does “Faint of Heart” Mean?

Listen to Daily English #105 – Driving Directions for more on “faint of heart.” Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English? Try our new “Speak English with ESLPod” podcast subscription on Apple Podcasts. ~Jeff P.S. Get two … Continue reading

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Speak English Mini: “To Catch Someone In the Act”

For more on “to catch someone in the act,” see our Daily English # 108 – Asking Someone Out. Looking for a FAST, easy way to improve your English? Join 15 million people who’ve learned English from ESLPod.com. Get more … Continue reading

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Headline English: Facebook, “Deepfake” Videos, Donald Trump, and Parody

This edition of Headline English explains a headline from last year’s Los Angeles Times: Facebook bans ‘deepfake’ videos before election, but policy doesn’t cover parody or satire Watch and enjoy! ~Jeff P.S. Get two months free access to all 1800+ … Continue reading

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What Does “ASAP” Mean?

For more on ASAP, see our Daily English # 135 – Scheduling a Meeting. Looking for a FAST, easy way to improve your English? Join 15 million people who’ve learned English from ESLPod.com. Get more than 1,800 lessons in our … Continue reading

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Speak English Mini: To Bolt

Find out the meaning of this common verb, “to bolt,” in this short video. Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English? Try our new “Speak English with ESLPod.com” podcast subscription on Apple Podcasts. OR sign up on … Continue reading

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What Does “Bummed Out” Mean?

Listen to Daily English #104 – Bar Hopping for more on “bummed out.” Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English? Try our new “Speak English with ESLPod” podcast subscription on Apple Podcasts. Get more information here. Want … Continue reading

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Speak English Mini: “To Credit Something Back”

Learn the meaning of the phrase “to credit (something) back” in this Speak English Mini video. Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English? Try our new “Speak English with ESLPod.com” podcast subscription on Apple Podcasts. Get more … Continue reading

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What Does “Groundbreaking” Mean?

This is a “best of” post from a previous post on our blog… We often talk about a “groundbreaking study” or a “groundbreaking invention,” but what does that mean exactly? Learn how to use “groundbreaking” in English in this quick … Continue reading

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What Does “Bread and Butter” Mean?

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Speak English Mini: To Hook Something Up

Learn the meaning of the phrase “to hook something up” in this Speak English Mini video. Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English? Try our new “Speak English with ESLPod.com” podcast subscription on Apple Podcasts. Get more … Continue reading

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