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Actually English is the podcast for intermediate and advanced learners who want to sound like a native speaker — not just pass a test. Every episode, we take real English from real places: Reddit threads, videos, blogs, and everyday conversation. Then we break it all down — the slang, the idioms, the tone, and everything your textbook never taught you. 

Episodios

  1. HACE 2 DÍAS

    EP5 Did She Kill the Vibe? English Listening Practice

    In this episode of Actually English, we are back on Reddit, where we will learn lots of useful phrases through context, like "kill the vibe" and "it's a whole thing". Listen for yourself and tell us if you think this poster was the a**hole or not!

    14 min

  2. 4 MAR

    EP4 5 Phrasal Verbs You Need to Know | Grammar Bites

    Phrasal verbs don't have to be a list you memorize and forget. In this episode of Actually English Grammar Bites, we learn 5 essential phrasal verbs through two stories — one with explanations, one without. Back out, burst out, call it off, bring up, and turn out. Plus a challenge at the end. Find us on Instagram @actuallyenglishpodcast

    9 min

  3. 27 FEB

    EP1 Your English Lesson is Serving Drama

    In this episode, we read a real-style Reddit post from the subreddit r/AITA (Am I The A*****e) and decode the slang, internet language, and informal expressions that make it almost impossible for most learners to follow. This is one of the most popular corners of the internet in English-speaking countries - understanding it means you're truly reading at a native level.

    15 min

  4. 27 FEB

    EP2 Can I Get a Large Please?

    Ever feel lost the moment you walk up to a coffee shop counter in an English-speaking country? This episode breaks down a real New York City coffee order — and the fast, casual phrases native speakers use every single day that most textbooks completely skip. In this episode, you'll learn five key expressions, including "Can I get...", "Actually, you know what...", and "Whatever she's having" — plus why real English sounds so fast (hint: it's called connected speech, and "can I get a" becomes "cani-gedda"). We also dive into U.S. coffee shop culture — why ordering at Starbucks can feel overwhelming even for native speakers, and exactly what to say when it does. Perfect for intermediate learners (B1–B2) ready to sound like they actually belong there.

    10 min

  5. 27 FEB

    EP3 Is she being pushed away?

    Today's post comes from r/relationship_advice — one of Reddit's most active communities. It's a deeply human story about a long friendship that seems to be fading without explanation. The language in this post is rich with emotional vocabulary, idioms about relationships, and the kind of raw, honest informal English that native speakers use when they're genuinely struggling with something.

    15 min
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Actually English is the podcast for intermediate and advanced learners who want to sound like a native speaker — not just pass a test. Every episode, we take real English from real places: Reddit threads, videos, blogs, and everyday conversation. Then we break it all down — the slang, the idioms, the tone, and everything your textbook never taught you. 

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    Jenna
  • Años de actividad
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  • Episodios
    5
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