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Hi, I'm Maggie! My goal is for you to practice your listening with my natural, spoken English that's a little bit clearer than usual. I have full-length live classes where I teach about a topic and give plenty of tips for you to improve your English. Follow along here, and on my tiktok, youtube, or instagram!

  1. 3d ago

    Phrasal Verbs for Movement | Understanding Up, Down, In, Out, Around, Into & More

    In this live English class, we’re looking at phrasal verbs for movement and the literal meaning behind the particles.We’ll look at expressions like:• go up / go down• come up to someone• walk down the street• walk along the river• walk around the city• wander around / wander off• sneak in / sneak out• storm out• barge in• step out• walk across / walk past• go through / go under• come back / get back / head back• walk into a room• run into someone• move over / come overOne of the reasons I like starting with movement is that it helps you see that phrasal verbs aren't always as random as they seem.The particles — up, down, in, out, around, off, back, through, over, into, etc. — often give us information about direction, position, or what happens to the movement.For example:I walked around the park.→ I stayed within the park and moved around without a specific destination.I wandered off.→ I walked away from where I was, without a clear destination.I’m in the room.→ I’m already inside.I walked into the room.→ I moved from outside to inside.We also look at how these literal meanings can develop into more idiomatic expressions:move forward with a projectget through a difficult timeget over someonebe into somethingget back at someoneThis is one of the things I really want my students to understand about phrasal verbs: you don't necessarily need to memorize every expression as a completely separate piece of vocabulary.There is often a logic behind the particle.Think of the verb as describing how you move:walk, run, climb, crawl, creep, dash, tiptoe…And the particle gives you more information about where or how that movement happens:up, down, around, away, into, through, over, back…Once you start paying attention to that relationship, you can become much more specific when you speak.Instead of simply saying:“He walked to me.”you might say:“He came up to me.”“He crept up on me.”“He wandered over to me.”“He stormed over to me.”This is the first class in a series I'm doing on phrasal verbs. We’re starting with the literal meanings and gradually moving toward the more idiomatic uses.🌐 Find my classes at charmenglish.cl

  2. Aug 30

    Relative clauses! (Grammar deep dive: Defining and non-defining)

    This class was all about relative clauses! "My sister who lives in Canada is a doctor" vs. "my sister, who lives in Canada, is a doctor." Same words, different meaning! In this live class we go through defining and non-defining relative clauses: when to use commas, when you can drop "who/which/that" completely, and why "that" never shows up with commas. Lots of student examples in here too, which will help you understand even more! Full audio version is on Spotify if you'd rather listen: Charm English Pod Live classes happen every week on Saturday on Instagram (11am Chile time), and Tuesday on Tiktok (9:30pm Chile time) This was the last grammar-heavy class before we move into phrasal verbs in September, so if you've got requests for that topic, drop them below.

  3. Aug 23

    Second conditional (If I were/ If I had / If I didn't)

    Interested in taking a class with me? Group classes available at www.charmenglish.cl Today's class was all about conditionals — specifically the part everyone gets stuck on, the if + past tense bit. I had students answer questions like "what would make you quit your job on the spot" and "in what situation would you eat a spider," and got some genuinely great answers! We also got into was vs. were and practiced so many examples that I hope you can write down a few! Good episode if conditionals have always felt confusing to you.

  4. Aug 16

    Personality vocabulary and Zodiac signs in English!

    In this live class, we go through several zodiac signs and read their personality descriptions: strengths, weaknesses, likes, and dislikes. Along the way we stop on vocabulary that comes up: bucolic, insatiable, aloof, condescending, martyr, altruistic, and more, plus a few idioms like "to a T," "my way or the highway," and the phrasal verb "come across as."Adjectives covered for each sign:Aries — courageous, confident, passionate / impatient, moody, aggressiveTaurus — reliable, patient, practical / stubborn, possessive, uncompromisingScorpio — resourceful, brave, loyal / distrusting, jealous, manipulativeGemini — affectionate, curious, adaptable / nervous, inconsistent, indecisivePisces — compassionate, intuitive, wise / fearful, overly trusting, escapistCapricorn — responsible, disciplined, self-controlled / know-it-all, unforgiving, condescendingAquarius — progressive, independent, humanitarian / temperamental, uncompromising, aloofSagittarius — generous, idealistic, funny / over-promising, impatient, undiplomaticVirgo — loyal, analytical, hardworking / shy, overly critical, all work no playWe also talk about pronunciation (20th, realm, dull) and go off on a few tangents (as per usual) like Jesus' birthday, the difference between the Western and Chinese zodiac, and whether people actually identify with their sign.Good for intermediate/advanced learners who want to build descriptive vocabulary for talking about personality in English.Comment your zodiac sign and let me know if the description matches you.#LearnEnglish #ESL #EnglishVocabulary #Zodiac

  5. Aug 9

    Talking about LIFE MILESTONES 📚🏡🎓💍👶🏻🤰

    In this episode, I talk about life milestones and the language we use to describe the big steps and changes in our lives, from getting into university and landing your first job to falling in love, getting married, moving out, and becoming independent. We’ll look at useful expressions like get your foot in the door, learn the ropes, find your feet, work your way up, hit it off, ask someone out, turn someone down, pop the question, tie the knot, settle down, and put down roots. We also talk about the idea that a milestone doesn't have to be something traditionally "big." Sometimes learning a language, passing an exam, starting over somewhere new, or simply becoming happier with your life can be a milestone too.

  6. Jul 26

    6 Phrasal Verbs About Trends (Catch On, Sell Out, Water Down & More) + Live Q&A

    This one started with a leak in my apartment and a new vocab word (caulking gun, if you're curious) before we got into the actual lesson — phrasal verbs about trends: catch on, sell out, opt out, fit in, stand out, water down. Real examples, live chat questions, the usual tangents. Also covered: podcast recs by level, fluency vs. precision, why grammar clicks once you've had enough exposure to it, plus a detour into 2000s eyebrows, Y2K fashion, and why I don't pick up unknown calls anymore. For intermediate/advanced learners trying to sound less like a textbook.

  7. Jul 19

    Sports Idioms in English: Move the Goalposts, Drop the Ball, and More ⚽🥊

    Even if you don't follow sports, you've probably used a sports idiom without realizing it. In this episode, I break down common English idioms that come from soccer, boxing, baseball, American football, and horse racing — and show how they're used way beyond the field, court, or ring. We cover: Move the goalposts – changing the rules or expectations after something's already startedDrop the ball – making a careless mistake or forgetting something importantThe ball is in your court – it's someone's turn to act or respondThrow in the towel – to give up (and why it's "throw in the towel," not "throw the towel")Saved by the bell – escaping a difficult situation at the last momentTouch base – checking in briefly with someoneCover all the bases – making sure every possibility is consideredNeck and neck – a very close competitionFront runner – the clear leader in a competitionKick off – to start somethingPlus a couple of British English bonus phrases: score an own goal and crack on We also talk through real-life examples — from immigration paperwork to forgetting a friend's birthday — so you can hear exactly how English speakers drop these phrases into everyday conversation, not just sports talk. Great episode if you want to sound more natural in work meetings, casual conversations, or just understand what's going on when your English-speaking friend says the candidates are "neck and neck". 🎧 Listen now, and let me know your favorite idiom from the episode! Keep in mind this was recorded last week so the World Cup conversation is not up-to-date :)

  8. Jun 23

    Describing FOOD in English 🍕 | Food Vocabulary, Textures & Flavors

    Learn English vocabulary for describing food! In this lesson, we cover an extensive vocabulary list for talking about taste and texture of food (both pleasant and upleasant.) 📚 VOCABULARY COVERED: Basic Taste Descriptors: Sweet, Sour, Spicy, Salty, Bitter Delicious, Yummy, Tasty, Bland, Tasteless Rich & Heavy Foods: Rich (NOT the same as "rico" in Spanish) Cloying / Sickly Sweet Heavy, Caloric, Fatty Savory & Umami Flavors: Savory Umami (Japanese word for savory/meaty flavor) Meat-forward, Earthy Fresh & Bright Flavors: Zesty (citrus, ginger) Tangy (pleasant sour flavor) Refreshing Citric, Acidic Strong Flavors: Pungent (garlic, onion, blue cheese, wasabi) Bittersweet Pleasant Textures: Creamy, Velvety Silky, Smooth Crunchy, Crispy Fluffy, Tender Unpleasant Textures: Gritty (hard, rough pieces) Mushy, Soggy Stale (not crispy) Rubbery (tough, chewy meat) Negative Descriptors: Disgusting, Nauseating Repulsive Rancid (rotten tasting) Vomit-inducing ✓ "Pig out" = eat a lot✓ "Finger-licking good" = delicious✓ "Junk food" = unhealthy food high in fat/sugar✓ "Hearty meal" = filling, nutritious, homemade✓ "Rich food" ≠ "delicious food" (it's heavy & creamy) 🎯 USEFUL PHRASES:

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Hi, I'm Maggie! My goal is for you to practice your listening with my natural, spoken English that's a little bit clearer than usual. I have full-length live classes where I teach about a topic and give plenty of tips for you to improve your English. Follow along here, and on my tiktok, youtube, or instagram!

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  • Creator
    Charm English
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
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