This episode will look at some common portmanteaus (blended words) in English. 

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Episode 23: Portmanteaus

This episode will look at some English words and expressions that come from the names of company products. Included in this episode are: -google -photoshop -Kleenex -xerox -dumpster -dumpster fire -band-aid -spam -drinking the Kool-Aid

Episode 22: Words and Expressions from Products: Part 1

This episode will look at five more common English expressions that are related to things in nature. Included in this episode are: 1. 'a slippery slope' 2. 'caught between a rock and a hard place' 3. 'make waves' / 'rock the boat' 4. 'water under the bridge' 5. 'we'll cross that bridge when we come to it' / 'we'll cross that river when we come to it'

Episode 21: English Expressions from Nature: Part 2

This episode will look at five common English expressions that are related to things in nature. Included in this episode are: 1. 'don't beat around the bush' 2. 'can't see the forest for the trees' 3. 'out of the woods' 4. 'to go out on a limb' 5. 'to extend an olive branch'

Episode 20: Expressions from Nature: Part 1

This episode will look at some common English expressions that have to do with foods and drinks. Included in this episode are: -it's a piece of cake -it's a cakewalk -it's easy as pie -it's like taking candy from a baby -the icing on the cake -have your cake and eat it, too -sell like hotcakes -bread and butter -butter someone up -don't cry over spilt/spilled milk -don't put all your eggs in one basket -walk on eggshells -egg someone on -take something with a grain/pinch of salt

Episode 19: Expressions with Foods and Drinks: Part 1

This episode will look at some common texting and chatting abbreviations in English. 

Episode 18: Texting and Chatting Abbreviations

This episode will look at some common health and medical terms for English language learners.  

Episode 17: Health and Medical Terms

This episode will look at some common phrasal verbs in English. This show will cover: 'turn up' and 'turn down' 'bring up' 'come up' and 'coming up' 'come up with' and 'come down with' 'work out'

Episode 16: Phrasal Verbs: Part 1

Phrasal verbs are two or three-part verbs such as 'turn down,' 'run into,' and 'come up with.' This episode will give an introduction and explanation to phrasal verbs, and will be a companion to Episode 16, when we look at examples of common English phrasal verbs.  

Episode 15: An Explanation of Phrasal Verbs

This episode will look at six terms and expressions in English that use the color blue. Included in this episode are: 1. 'feeling blue' 2. 'to come out of the blue' 3. 'once in a blue moon' 4. 'blue-collar' 5. 'blue chip' 6. 'blueprint'

Episode 14: Expressions with the Color Blue

This episode will look at some rules and tips for spelling English words. This show will cover: -When to double the last letter when adding 'ing' to a word (e.g. running vs. walking) -Adding 's' to words ending in 'y', 'o', and 'f/fe' -Adding prefixes to words -A look at maybe the most common English spelling 'rule': 'i' before 'e', except after 'c' 

Episode 13: Spelling and Grammar Tips: Part 1

In this episode, we will continue with the stories of five more English words and expressions that come from the names of people. This show will cover: -David vs. Goliath -a Good Samaritan -odyssey -mentor -an Achilles' heel

Episode 12: Words and Expressions from the Names of People: Part 2

This episode will tell the stories of some English words and expressions that come from the names of people. Some of the people are real people from history, others are from myths and legends. In this episode, we'll look at four words and expressions, and we'll continue this theme in Episode 12. Included in this episode are: -sandwich -boycott -a Pyrrhic victory -to have the Midas touch  

Episode 11: Words and Expressions from the Names of People: Part 1

This episode will look at some of the common abbreviations used in English. Included in this episode are: e.g. etc. aka B.C.E./C.E./B.C./A.D. c. FYI VIP ID DIY CEO HR PR ASAP P.S. FAQ RSVP TBA/TBD  

Episode 10: Abbreviations Part 1

This show will look at some compound adjectives that can be used to describe someone's personality. Included in this episode are: -easy-going/laid-back -high-strung -level-headed -hard-headed -strong-willed -closed-minded/narrow-minded/open-minded -two-faced -bad-tempered/short-tempered -good-natured -warm-hearted/cold-hearted -fun-loving -down-to-earth -stuck-up -stand-offish -self-centered/self-absorbed -self-confident/self-assured -hard-working -quick-witted -thin-skinned/thick-skinned -tight-fisted -soft-spoken -absent-minded -old-fashioned

Episode 9: Compound Adjectives for Personality

This podcast looks at the origins of English words and expressions as well as exploring the history of the English language. It is geared towards intermediate-level English learners and is designed to help them enhance their language skills.

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