Espresso English Podcast

Shayna Oliveira
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Espresso English Podcast

On the Espresso English podcast, you'll learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases, idioms, and more. Espresso English lessons are clear and practical, making it easy to learn the language quickly and effectively. Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net to get English courses and e-books that will help you learn faster!

  1. 10 Binomials You MUST Know For Fluent English!

    MAR 18

    10 Binomials You MUST Know For Fluent English!

    ❤️ Download FREE lesson PDF + Quiz: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-binomials/  Have you ever heard phrases like “pros and cons” or “safe and sound” and wondered what they really mean? 🤔 These common paired expressions (also called binomial pairs) are used by native speakers all the time—and today, I’ll teach you how to use 10 of them that are essential for fluency! In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The meanings of 10 useful binomial expressions ✅ Easy examples so you can understand them quickly We'll cover these binomials: 🟢 Pros and cons – The good and bad sides of something 🟢 Sick and tired – Completely fed up with something 🟢 Short and sweet – Simple and to the point 🟢 Odds and ends – Small, unimportant things 🟢 Back and forth – Moving between two places or decisions 🟢 By and large – In general, mostly 🟢 Wear and tear – Damage from regular use 🟢 Safe and sound – Completely safe 🟢 Sooner or later – Eventually, at some point 🟢 Ups and downs – The good and bad moments in life 🎯 By the end of this episode, you'll be able to use these expressions confidently! SPECIAL OFFERS FOR FASTER ENGLISH LEARNING: ✔️ $1 English Grammar E-Books (93% off) - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/93-off-english-grammar-e-books/?aff=09c3ed58   🗨️ Everyday English Speaking Courses: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/everyday-english-speaking-course/  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Espresso English Academy: 70% OFF! - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/academy/?aff=09c3ed58

    5 min
  2. 20 Tricky English Words Even Native Speakers Confuse

    MAR 6

    20 Tricky English Words Even Native Speakers Confuse

    SPECIAL OFFERS: ❤️ Download FREE lesson PDF + Quiz: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-20-confusing-words/  ✔️ $1 English Grammar E-Books (93% off) - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/93-off-english-grammar-e-books/?aff=09c3ed58   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Espresso English Academy: START FOR $7! - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/academy7/?aff=09c3ed58   📖 600+ Confusing Words Explained E-Book: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/600-confusing-english-words-explained-ebook/  🚨 Do you mix up "advice" and "advise"? Write "it's" when you mean "its"? Don't worry—you’re not alone! Many English learners (and even native speakers!) confuse these tricky words.  In this video, I’ll break down 20 commonly confused English words with easy-to-understand explanations and examples. By the end, you’ll be able to use them correctly and sound more confident in English! 🙌 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✅ The difference between "effect" & "affect" ✅ Why "lose" and "loose" aren’t the same ✅ How to use "then" vs. "than" correctly ✅ And much more! 🚀 Want to improve your English faster? 🔹 Download my FREE guide: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-20-confusing-words/  🔹 Learn 600+ Confusing English Words: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/600-confusing-english-words-explained-ebook/

    7 min
  3. Sentence Types: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex

    FEB 24

    Sentence Types: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex

    SPECIAL OFFERS: ❤️ Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-sentence-builder-cheat-sheet/  ✔️ $1 English Grammar E-Books (93% off) - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/93-off-english-grammar-e-books/?aff=09c3ed58  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Espresso English Academy: BEST PRICE ALL YEAR! - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/academy/?aff=09c3ed58  Do you want an easy way to form sentences in English? Today I’ll teach you the four essential sentence structures: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex. And I’ve got an awesome free gift for you - it’s a sentence structure “cheat sheet” with tons of examples of how to form all 4 types of sentences. Just click here, enter your email address, and you’ll receive it right away.  If you want to improve your grammar even more, visit 1dollargrammar.com to download my basic and intermediate English grammar e-books for just $1. You really can’t beat that price!

    6 min
  4. STOP studying lists of the most common words

    FEB 19

    STOP studying lists of the most common words

    Vocabulary Builder Courses: https://courses.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course/?aff=09c3ed58 STOP wasting time on random word lists! 🚫 Are you memorizing lists of the “most common English words” and still struggling to speak fluently? That’s because learning words one by one doesn’t help you! In this episode, I’ll show you a smarter way to build your vocabulary—by focusing on "word families" instead. If you want to remember the vocabulary you're learning and speak English with confidence, this method will change the way you learn forever. 💡 You can EASILY learn 1000+ words this way inside my Vocabulary Builder Courses!

    4 min
  5. How to learn 1000+ words in 1 month

    FEB 18

    How to learn 1000+ words in 1 month

    ⭐ 50% off Vocabulary Builder Courses! ⭐ - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/vocabulary-builder-course/?aff=09c3ed58 Do you want to BUILD your vocabulary by learning 1,000+ words in 1 month? If you want to: speak without pausing to try to think of the right word learn, use, and remember English vocabulary easily express yourself more fluently in English Then join my Vocabulary Builder Courses right now, because they're 50% off! This discount will END on Friday, February 21 - so don't wait... “I love how the Vocabulary Builder Course is structured! Everything is clearly explained and easy to understand!"  - Suzanne

    5 min
  6. [33 WORDS] - What do animals say in English?

    FEB 10

    [33 WORDS] - What do animals say in English?

    SPECIAL OFFERS: ❤️ Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-what-animals-say/  ✔️ $1 English Grammar E-Books (93% off) - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/93-off-english-grammar-e-books/?aff=09c3ed58  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Espresso English Academy: BEST PRICE ALL YEAR! - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/academy/?aff=09c3ed58  Do you know what animals say in English? We’re going to learn 33 fun animal words today, including some interesting slang! Make sure to download the free PDF of this lesson by clicking here.

    5 min
  7. Adjective or Adverb? Try this quiz!

    FEB 3

    Adjective or Adverb? Try this quiz!

    SPECIAL OFFERS: ❤️ Download FREE adjectives guide: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-adjectives-guide/  ✔️ $1 English Grammar E-Books (93% off) - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/93-off-english-grammar-e-books/?aff=09c3ed58  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Espresso English Academy: BEST PRICE ALL YEAR! - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/academy/?aff=09c3ed58  Adjective or adverb? We'll see if you can choose the correct word in today's quiz lesson! Before we start the quiz, let me give you a quick reminder: Use adjectives to describe nouns (things or people). Use adverbs to describe verbs (how a person does something): That was a terrible game. (adjective – describes “game”) The team played terribly. (adverb – describes “played”) Got it? By the way, you can download my full guide to adjectives in English by clicking here: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-adjectives-guide/ Now I'll show you ten sentences and you'll choose whether the missing word should be an adjective or an adverb. After a few moments I'll show you the answer. Good luck!

    5 min
  8. 10 expressions with DON'T

    JAN 27

    10 expressions with DON'T

    SPECIAL OFFERS: ❤️ Download FREE lesson PDF: https://espressoenglish.lpages.co/free-pdf-phrases-with-dont/  ✔️ $1 English Grammar E-Books (93% off) - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/93-off-english-grammar-e-books/?aff=09c3ed58  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Espresso English Academy: BEST PRICE ALL YEAR! - https://courses.espressoenglish.net/academy/?aff=09c3ed58  Don’t bother Don’t stoop to his level Don’t mention it! Do you know how to use these everyday English phrases? Let’s learn 10 interesting expressions starting with the word don’t. I’ll tell you what they mean and give you examples of when to use them. Want to remember these phrases better, and test yourself with a quiz? Download the free PDF of this lesson so that you can review everything and see if you’ve really learned when to use each one.

    6 min
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On the Espresso English podcast, you'll learn English grammar, vocabulary, phrases, idioms, and more. Espresso English lessons are clear and practical, making it easy to learn the language quickly and effectively. Visit http://www.espressoenglish.net to get English courses and e-books that will help you learn faster!

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  • Creator
    Shayna Oliveira
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    645
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © Copyright Shayna Oliveira 2015
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