The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast

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Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, the podcast that helps you understand and speak English like a pro! I'm Gabby, your fun and friendly English teacher from NYC.  In this podcast, I teach you real life slang, phrasal verbs and expressions that you need to speak English confidently. In each episode, I share interesting stories that are real-life scenarios in the U.S.A. These stories are full of words and phrases that Americans use every day. After the story, we'll take a closer look at the words, so you not only know them but also feel confident using them in your own conversations. Real English with Gabby is here to make learning fun and practical. We want to help you speak English like a native speaker and understand what's going on in everyday conversations. Listening to this podcast will help you better understand American TV shows and movies AND will help you understand native speakers in every day conversations.  To make your learning even better, we've got Study Guides for each episode. Each Study Guide comes with the transcript, listening activities, vocabulary definitions and examples and practice activities to help you practice and remember what you've learned. Subscribe now and get one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker!

  1. 22H AGO

    #79- Murder Mysteries and True Crime Part 2- 18 MORE Popular English Words

    Are you an English learner who loves talking about true crime, murder mysteries, and criminal investigations? Or maybe you just need to learn about this topic so that you can talk about current events with confidence? In Part 2 of our murder mystery and true crime series, you'll learn 18 essential phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that native speakers use when talking about crime, investigations, and even just everyday drama. You'll learn useful idioms, slang and phrasal verbs such as: On the right trackA bombshellA cover storyTo take the fallFlip on someone …and more. These expressions show up everywhere: in TV shows, news reports, documentaries, podcasts, and even everyday conversations. Even when we’re not talking about crime, native speakers use many of these phrases in daily conversation. If you want to: Understand American TV and true crime showsImprove your listening skillsLearn real conversational EnglishSound more natural and confident…this episode is for you. Also, in order for you to really remember this vocabulary and use it with confidence, download the episode study guide!  It includes: All 18 vocabulary words with clear definitionsExample sentencesThe full story from the episodePractice activities to help you remember and actually use the languageA transcript that you can easily follow in order to improve your listening and vocabulary To get the Study Guide, click >> HERE > CLICK HERE

    32 min

  2. FEB 20

    #78- 18 Words for Murder Mysteries and True Crime

    Are you an English learner who loves talking about true crime, murder mysteries, and criminal investigations? Or maybe you just need to learn about this topic so that you can talk about current events with confidence? In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, you’ll learn 18 essential phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that native speakers use when talking about crime, investigations, and everyday drama. In Part 1 of this two-part series, you’ll hear a suspenseful murder mystery story while learning vocabulary like: piece togetherlook intosketchythe prime suspectan alibi …and more. These expressions show up everywhere: in TV shows, news reports, documentaries, podcasts, and even everyday conversations. Even when we’re not talking about crime, native speakers use many of these phrases metaphorically. If you want to: Understand American TV and true crime showsImprove your listening skillsLearn real conversational EnglishSound more natural and confident…this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen to the story, try to figure out the vocabulary from context, and then learn clear definitions and examples. Don’t forget to download the episode study guide! It includes: All 18 vocabulary words with clear definitionsExample sentencesThe full story from the episodePractice activities to help you remember and actually use the languageTo get the Study Guide, click >> HERE > CLICK HERE

    30 min

  3. FEB 6

    #77- 18 Words for Motivation & Ambition

    In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you’ll learn 18 real-life phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that Americans to talk about starting over, leaving the past behind, and turning life around. Through a powerful story and clear examples, you’ll hear natural English in context and learn how to use expressions like light a fire under someone, to be self-made, to be driven and more!  This episode is perfect for English learners who want to sound more natural, fluent, and confident. You’ll hear these expressions used naturally in context and then broken down clearly, so you can start using them confidently in your own conversations.  Don’t forget to download the episode study guide! It includes: All 18 vocabulary words with clear definitionsExample sentencesThe full story from the episodePractice activities to help you remember and actually use the language To get the Study Guide, click >> HERE > CLICK HERE > CLICK HERE

    38 min

  4. JAN 30

    #76- 15 Words for Fresh Starts & New Beginnings

    In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you’ll learn 15 real-life phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that Americans actually use when talking about starting over, leaving the past behind, and turning life around. Through a powerful story and clear examples, you’ll hear natural English in context and learn how to use expressions like turn over a new leaf, start fresh, a complete 180, and back to square one with confidence in real conversations. This episode is perfect for English learners who want to sound more natural, fluent, and confident when talking about life changes. You’ll hear these expressions used naturally in context and then broken down clearly, so you can start using them confidently in your own conversations.  Don’t forget to download the episode study guide! It includes: All 15 vocabulary words with clear definitionsExample sentencesThe full story from the episodePractice activities to help you remember and actually use the language To get the Study Guide, click >> HERE > CLICK HERE > CLICK HERE

    27 min

  5. JAN 16

    #75- 15 Words for Talking about Hopes, Dreams and Predictions in 2026!

    The new year is usually full of excitement, motivation, and big goals, but 2026 feels different for many Americans. In episode #75 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, you’ll learn how Americans actually talk about the new year, even when things feel uncertain, heavy, or unpredictable.  Using real current events and real emotions, I’ll be teaching you 15 essential phrasal verbs, idioms, and expressions that native speakers use to talk about motivation, dreams and predictions-even during difficult times. This episode goes beyond textbook optimism and shows you how English reflects culture, mindset, and reality in the United States right now. You’ll hear these expressions used naturally in context and then broken down clearly, so you can start using them confidently in your own conversations. Some of the vocabulary you’ll learn includes: build toward (making steady progress over time) fall into place (when things finally start to make sense) step into (beginning a new role or phase of life) push forward (continuing despite fear or difficulty)  Don’t forget to download the episode study guide! It includes: All 15 vocabulary words with clear definitionsExample sentencesThe full story from the episodePractice activities to help you remember and actually use the language To get the Study Guide, click >> HERE > CLICK HERE > CLICK HERE

    39 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    #74- 16 Expressions from TV Shows That Textbooks Don’t Teach

    Welcome to episode #74 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this special episode, you’ll learn 16 popular vocabulary words and expressions that come straight from American TV shows like Friends, Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, and more!  You'll be learning vocabulary like go nuts, to spoil , horn in on, put someone on the spot, kill time and more! You’ll hear how native speakers really use them in everyday conversations. Plus, BIG news! English Through Media is officially LIVE! This brand-new mini course helps you understand fast English through 40+ PDF lessons by building real vocabulary, building confidence and finally stop relying on subtitles. Grab it now at a special launch price for the next five days! For more info >> CLICK HERE > CLICK HERE

    31 min

  7. 11/21/2025

    #73- Vocabulary for Good Luck & Good Fortune

    In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby, we’re exploring the world of luck, good fortune, and all the expressions native speakers use to talk about those magical moments when everything seems to go right in your life. You’ll learn 15 essential idioms, phrasal verbs, and slang expressions that real Americans use every day. You'll learn vocabulary like: a stroke of luck, pan out, the stars align and more! Through clear explanations, real-life examples, and an easy-to-follow story, you’ll not only understand these expressions, you’ll actually remember and use them confidently in your conversations. If you’ve ever felt confused by how native speakers talk about luck, chance, opportunities, or things working out, this episode is for you. We’ll break everything down in a natural, friendly way and then guide you through how to practice the vocabulary so that it sticks in your brain. Whether you want to improve your speaking, sound more fluent, or understand English the way it’s really spoken, this episode gives you the tools you need.  Also, don't forget to download the free Study Guide that will help you practice what you learn in this episode! It includes: Definitions and example sentencesThe full transcriptPractice exercises that will challenge youand more! Click >> HERE > CLICK HERE

    23 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    #72- 18 Military Words Americans Use for Business and in Everyday Life

    Welcome to Episode #72 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. In this episode inspired by Veteran’s Day, Gabby teaches 18 military phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms that Americans use at work and in their everyday lives. In this episode, you'll learn how to use military language with confidence! Also, don't forget that this episode includes a free Study Guide that will help you practice what you learn in this episode! It includes: Definitions and example sentencesThe full transcriptPractice exercises that will challenge youand more! Click >> HERE > CLICK HERE

    28 min
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Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, the podcast that helps you understand and speak English like a pro! I'm Gabby, your fun and friendly English teacher from NYC.  In this podcast, I teach you real life slang, phrasal verbs and expressions that you need to speak English confidently. In each episode, I share interesting stories that are real-life scenarios in the U.S.A. These stories are full of words and phrases that Americans use every day. After the story, we'll take a closer look at the words, so you not only know them but also feel confident using them in your own conversations. Real English with Gabby is here to make learning fun and practical. We want to help you speak English like a native speaker and understand what's going on in everyday conversations. Listening to this podcast will help you better understand American TV shows and movies AND will help you understand native speakers in every day conversations.  To make your learning even better, we've got Study Guides for each episode. Each Study Guide comes with the transcript, listening activities, vocabulary definitions and examples and practice activities to help you practice and remember what you've learned. Subscribe now and get one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker!

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