Category Archives: Language & Terms

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 →

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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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 →

What does “to set out” mean? Learn the meaning of the phrase “to set out” 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 … Continue reading →

Learn the meaning of the phrase “to keep someone” in this Speak English Mini video. Find out more about “to keep someone” in our Daily English 300 – Arriving at an Appointment. ~Jeff P.S. Like this English lesson? Get a … Continue reading →

Learn the meaning of the phrase “at long last” in this Speak English Mini video. Find out more about “at long last” in our Daily English 118 – Small Talk at a Business Meeting. ~Jeff P.S. Like this English lesson? … Continue reading →

Learn the meaning of the common expression “to get a hold of someone” in this video. And see Daily English 190 – Taking a Telephone Message where I explain how to use the telephone in English. ~Jeff P.S. Like this … Continue reading →

Reality TV shows are full of clichés, expressions that are unoriginal and overused. Learn the meanings of three of these popular expressions: Go big or go home. Leave it all out there. Throw (someone) under the bus. For more on … Continue reading →

Some people say that Latin is a “dead language.” But it is alive and well, and used everyday in American English. Learn how to use these very common Latin expressions: status quo de facto vice versa non sequitur Want to … Continue reading →