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| #73- Vocabulary for Good Luck & Good Fortune | 21 Nov 2025 | 00:22:54 | |
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:
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| #72- 18 Military Words Americans Use for Business and in Everyday Life | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:28:19 | |
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:
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| #63- Survival, Danger and Difficult Situations | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:27:50 | |
Welcome to episode #63- 20 Words for Survival, Danger and Difficult Situations. In this fun and exciting episode, you'll learn real-life phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms you can use when talking about survival, danger, and difficult situations—like in a zombie apocalypse! 🧟♂️🔥 You'll learn the meaning of useful phrases like touch and go, get by, look out for, and more. These are expressions native speakers use all the time—and now you can use them too! 💡 Don’t forget to download the free Study Guide! It includes:
Use it to review and practice everything you hear in the episode. Download it >> HERE << Ready to boost your vocabulary and survive the wild world of English? Press play now! Get more English Lessons here: Get the FREE Study Guide: >> CLICK HERE << | |||
| #62- 18 Words for Home Organization and Decluttering | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:23:28 | |
Welcome to episode #62! In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, you'll be learning useful vocabulary about home organization and decluttering. You’ll learn real-life phrasal verbs, slang, and idioms like pack up, nesting, minimalist, purge, and lighten the load. The goal is to teach you real American English that native speakers actually use all the time. These expressions will help you talk about cleaning, moving, and getting rid of things in a natural and confident way. Whether you’re organizing your home or just want to sound more like a native speaker, this episode is packed with helpful tips! Also grab the FREE Study Guide PDF that has over 10 pages of study materials! It is full of bonuses that will help you learn everything you hear, including the transcript, story, definitions, example sentences AND practice activities. To get the Study Guide, click >> HERE << Get more English Lessons here: Get the FREE Study Guide: >> CLICK HERE << | |||
| #61- 18 Words for Work, Business and The Office | 18 Jul 2025 | 00:24:10 | |
Welcome to episode #61 of the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll learn 18 popular phrasal verbs, slang words, and idioms that you’ll hear in real American conversations about work and business. This is such an important topic for everyone, because of how many English learners want to learn English in order to get better jobs. Whether you want to learn English for career purpose or just want to improve your general knowledge of English, this episode is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn expressions like: 👉 crunch time 👉 pull your weight 👉 in the loop 👉 touch base ...and more! 🎧 Want to remember all the words from this episode? Download the FREE Study Guide that contains:
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| #60- 20 Words for Mental Health & Self Care | 11 Jul 2025 | 00:21:34 | |
Welcome to episode #60 of the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll learn 20 commonly used phrasal verbs, slang words, and idioms that you’ll hear in real American conversations about mental health and self care. This is such an important topic for everyone, because learning how to express how you feel is one of the most vital things for humans to be able to communicate. In this episode, you’ll learn expressions like: 👉 get something off your chest 👉 snap out of it 👉 weather the storm ...and more! 🎧 Want to remember all the words from this episode? Download the FREE Study Guide that contains:
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| #59- 18 Words for Freedom, Liberty & Fighting for Justice | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:25:31 | |
Welcome to episode #59 of the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll learn 18 commonly used phrasal verbs, slang words, and idioms that you’ll hear in real American conversations about freedom, liberty and fighting for justice. The U.S.A. is currently celebrating it's Independence Day, and the year 2025 has been full of conversations about freedom and fighting for justice You’ll learn expressions like: 👉 a burning issue 👉 stick to your guns 👉 raise your voice ...and more! 🎧 Want to remember all the words from this episode? Download the FREE Study Guide that contains:
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| #58- 18 Words for Making Decisions | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:24:57 | |
Welcome to episode #58 of the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this fun and practical episode, you'll learn 18 commonly used phrasal verbs, slang words, and idioms that you’ll hear in real American conversations about decision making You’ll learn expressions like: 🎧 Want to remember all the words from this episode? Download the FREE Study Guide that contains:
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| #57- 16 Words for Cooking, Baking and Being in the Kitchen | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:25:18 | |
Welcome to episode #57 of the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this fun and practical episode, you'll learn 16 commonly used phrasal verbs, slang words, and idioms you’ll hear in real American conversations about cooking and baking. You’ll learn expressions like: 🎧 Want to remember all the words from this episode? Download the FREE Study Guide that contains:
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| #56- 16 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words & Idioms for Feuds & Fights | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:23:32 | |
Welcome to episode #55 of TheReal Life English with Gabby- 16 Phrasal Verbs, Slang words and Idioms for Feuds & Fights. In this episode, you’ll learn useful vocabulary to talk about feuds and fights in English. Inspired by recent political events, in this episode, you'll dive deep into learning language that can be used to talk about fights in English. Whether this has happened in your personal life, in your country's politics or somewhere else in your social circle, this topic is an important one to know. In this episode, you'll learn idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs like
and more! All with real-life examples and simple explanations. By the end of the episode, you’ll feel CONFIDENT to use some of this new vocabulary right away to sound more natural in conversations. Don’t forget to download the study guide so that you can practice what you learned! The Study Guide includes:
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| #55- 16 Words for Surprise and Shock | 06 Jun 2025 | 00:28:36 | |
Welcome to episode #55 of TheReal Life English with Gabby- 16 Words for Surprise, Shock and Awe. In this episode, you’ll learn 16 useful expressions to talk about surprise, shock, and amazement in everyday English. You'll learn idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs like flip out, jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, taken aback, like a deer caught in headlights and more! All with real-life examples and simple explanations. You’ll also learn the difference between mind-blowing and to blow someone's mind, and how to use phrases like be blown away. By the end, you’ll have new vocabulary you can start using right away to sound more natural and confident in conversations. Don’t forget to download the study guide and to practice what you learned! The Study Guide includes:
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| #54- 20 Words for Communication, Spreading Information & Secrets | 30 May 2025 | 00:24:27 | |
Welcome to episode #54- 20 Words for Communication, Spreading Information & Secrets. The language around spreading information, communication and talking about secrets is a common one in American culture. The transfer of information, whether on the news or in your personal life, is something that you need to know how to talk about in English. In this episode, you'll learn how to discuss this topic confidently using 20 popular phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms. Don't forget to download the Study Guide, where you can practice what you learned in the episode! The Study Guide includes:
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| #71- 13 Words for Superstitions, Bad Luck & Fate | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:32:47 | |
Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. Have you ever felt like everything was going wrong, like maybe you had bad luck? Did you ever do something that you thought might change your luck in some way? In episode #71, we dive into the world of bad luck, fate, and superstitions. You’ll learn 13 real American idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs that will help you speak confidently about luck. You'll also hear fun examples from everyday life, talk about popular superstitions from around the world and even learn some grammar-the first conditional. We’ll talk about expressions like knock on wood, jinx, Murphy’s Law, and when it rains, it pours and how you can use them naturally in conversation. 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:
and more! Click >> HERE << For the Study Guide Get more English Lessons here: Get the FREE Study Guide: >> CLICK HERE << | |||
| #53- 17 Words for Talking about Addiction | 23 May 2025 | 00:32:18 | |
Welcome to episode #53- 17 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms for Talking about Addiction. Whether it's an addiction to food, an addiction to work or an addiction to gambling, the topic of addictions is a common one throughout the world. In this episode, we dive deeper into the world of addictions because of how important this topic is to many cultures around the world. In this episode, you'll learn vocabulary like fall off the wagon, wean off, go cold turkey, hit rock bottom and more! By the end of this episode, you'll be able to speak about this topic with CONFIDENCE! Don't forget to download the Study Guide, where you can practice what you learned in the episode! The Study Guide includes:
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| #52- 17 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms for Animals and Pets | 16 May 2025 | 00:27:22 | |
Welcome to episode #52- 17 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms Animals and Pets. Do you have a pet? Are you an animal person? In this episode, we dive deeper into the world of pets because of how important pets are to many cultures around the world. In this episode, you'll learn words like perk up, a mutt, spay/neuter and more! By the end of this episode, you'll be able to speak about this topic with CONFIDENCE! Don't forget to download the Study Guide, where you can practice what you learned in the episode! The Study Guide includes:
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| #51- 24 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms to Talk about Success & Failure | 09 May 2025 | 00:26:57 | |
Join us for 8 weeks of live classes, 650+ slang words, phrasal verbs and idioms AND a community of learners from all over the world in Real Life English: From Classroom to Conversation. Don't miss out before the deadline on May 10th. Get more info >> HERE << > Welcome to episode #51 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! This episode will teach you 24 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms for talking about success and failure. In American culture, we speak openly about success and failure and when we fail, we often talk about ways to succeed and come back. "Americans loves a comeback story" is a popular quote here . After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you’ll be able to confidently talk about success and failure and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker. < Don't forget to get your FREE Study Guide, which includes:
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| *BONUS* Why Textbook English Isn’t Enough – And What to Do About It | 06 May 2025 | 00:08:52 | |
Today's special bonus episode is a bit different. I tell you all about a trend I've noticed with students after teaching for over 12+ years AND how to fix it. You'll also get a mini lesson in how to use a popular English expression. In this bonus, I also invite you to be apart of something special for the 8 weeks. For more information about my course Real Life English: From Classroom to Conversation, click >> HERE << Enrollment is only open for 4 days, so don't miss out. To contact me, you can also send an email to: gabby@englishwithgabby.com Get more English Lessons here: Get the FREE Study Guide: >> CLICK HERE << | |||
| #50- 24 Phrasal Verbs, Idioms & Slang for Music | 02 May 2025 | 00:28:07 | |
Welcome to episode #50 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! This episode will teach you 24 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms for talking about music. Music is the heart and soul of many cultures. It can do things from waking you up in the morning or putting you to sleep at night, to help you celebrate life's happiest moment or survive the darkest ones. In American culture and most cultures around the world, it’s very important to know how to talk about music. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you’ll be able to confidently about music and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker. Don't forget to get your FREE Study Guide, which includes:
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| #49- 26 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words & Idioms to Talk about the Future | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:25:21 | |
Welcome to episode #49 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! This episode will teach you 26 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms for talking about the future. In a society like the U.S.A., we're all about planning for and talking about our future. Talking about the future is a HUGE part of our culture, especially when we're talking about our hopes, dreams and career goals. In American culture and most cultures around the world, it’s very important to know how to talk the future and the new things you're planning to do. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you’ll be able to confidently about the future and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker. Don't forget to get your FREE Study Guide, which includes:
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| #48- 24 Words for Talking about the Past | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:32:56 | |
Welcome to episode #48 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! This episode will teach you 24 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms for talking about the past. Talking about the past is a very common conversation piece here in the U.S.A. In American culture and most cultures around the world, it’s very important to know how to talk nostalgia and your past experiences. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you’ll be able to confidently about the past and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker. Don't forget to get your FREE Study Guide, which includes:
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| #47- 19 Words for the College & University experience | 11 Apr 2025 | 00:39:39 | |
Welcome to episode #47 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! This episode is part 2 of my education series where I'll be teaching you 19 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms for the college and the university experience. In American culture and most cultures around the world, it’s very important to know how to talk about colleges and universities. Whether or not you're interested in attending an American school or whether you just want to boost your English vocabulary, this is the episode for you! After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you’ll be able to speak colleges and universities confidently and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker. Don't forget to get your FREE Study Guide, which includes:
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| #46- 15 Words for School & Being In the Classroom | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:26:45 | |
Welcome to episode #46 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, I’ll be teaching you 15 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about school and being in the classroom. In American culture and most cultures around the world, it’s very important to know how to talk about school and being in the classroom. For this reason, it’s important to know vocabulary related to this topic. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you’ll be able to speak being in the classroom confidently and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker. Don't forget to get your FREE Study Guide, which includes:
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| #45- 15 Words for Reading & Books | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:29:25 | |
Welcome to episode #45 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, I’ll be teaching you 15 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about reading and books. In American culture, there has been a reading revolution in the past few years, where more people than ever are taking an interest into reading (mostly reading physical books). For this reason, it’s important to know vocabulary related to this topic. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you’ll be able to speak about reading and books confidently and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker. To get this episode's FREE Study Guide >> CLICK HERE << The Study Guide includes:
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| #70- 18 Words for Halloween and Being Scared | 01 Nov 2025 | 00:32:30 | |
Welcome to episode #70 of The Real Life English with Gabby. In this episode, you're learning all about Halloween and being scared! This episode will teach you 18 popular phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms, such as tense up, goosebumps, sneak up on and more You’ll also hear real-life examples, clear explanations, and tips on how to use these expressions in everyday conversations. This episode is perfect for English learners who want to expand their vocabulary, boost their confidence, and sound more natural in English. This episode also includes a free Study Guide that will help you practice what you learn in this episode! It includes:
and more! Click >> HERE << For the Study Guide Get more English Lessons here: Get the FREE Study Guide: >> CLICK HERE << | |||
| #44- 20 Popular Vocabulary Words and Phrases for Social Media & The Internet | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:28:24 | |
Hi there! Welcome to episode #44 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, I’ll be teaching you 20 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about social media and the internet. Social media and the internet is where most of our new vocabulary comes from, and so it's extremely important that you know the meanings of these words. After listening to this episode, you'll know the most popular and commonly used internet vocabulary and it'll vastly improve your English communication skills. By listening to this episode and using the Study Guide, you’ll be able to this topic confidently and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker. Click here to get this week's Study Guide >> STUDY GUIDE << Study Guide includes:
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| #43- 17 Words for Family, Pregnancy & Parenting | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:22:56 | |
Hi there! Welcome to episode #43 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, I’ll be teaching you 17 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about family, parenting and pregnancy. This is an essential topic to most cultures around the world due to the fact that family and kids are so important to people. For this reason, it’s important that you learn to discuss this topic with confidence. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you’ll be able to speak about parenting and pregnancy confidently and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker. Click here to get this week's Study Guide >> STUDY GUIDE << Study Guide includes:
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| #42- 18 High Levels Words about What's Happening with U.S. Politics | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:34:50 | |
Hi there! Welcome to episode #42 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! Have you seen all the chaos happening in the USA? In this episode, you'll be learning 18 high level English words for American politics. It's a very unpredictable and crazy time for politics in the USA and it's a topic that Americans are talking about constantly. This episode will teach you all what's happening now AND also teach you how to talk about it in English. After listening to this episode, you’ll be able to speak about American politics and politics in general, with confidence. Get your FREE Study Guide >> HERE <<
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| #41- 18 Words for Laundry & Dry Cleaning | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:32:14 | |
Hi there! Welcome to episode #41 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll be learning 18 popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms all about doing laundry and getting your clothes dry cleaned. Laundry is one of those tasks that most people have to do on a weekly and monthly basis, so learning how to discuss it in English is very important. For this reason, I wanted to focus on how to help you discuss this topic in English. After listening to this episode, you’ll be able to speak about cleaning your clothes with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.
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| #40- 18 Words for Conspiracies & Government Secrets | 31 Jan 2025 | 00:27:22 | |
Hi there! Welcome to episode #40 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll be learning 18 popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms all about conspiracies. In American culture, conspiracies and conspiracy theories are a very popular topic of conversation. There's always speculation about government secrets and cover ups. For this reason, it’s very important that you learn how to talk about conspiracies and government secrets in English. After listening to this episode, you’ll be able to speak about conspiracies with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.
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| #39- 20 High Level Words for Racism in the U.S.A. | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:52:50 | |
Welcome to episode #39 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this special episode, you'll be learning 20 high level/academic words for racism in the USA. In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose birthday is today and whose national holiday is celebrated on Monday January 20th, I wanted to dedicate an episode to racism and inequality in the United States. Get the Study Guide >> HERE <<
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| #38- 30 Words for Emergencies and Being in the Hospital | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:33:34 | |
Welcome to episode #38 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll be learning 30 popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms all about Emergencies and Being in the Hospital! Even though we hope that none of us will ever end up in the hospital either for ourselves or loved ones, it's important to be prepared for emergencies. Understanding what doctors and health care providers are saying can be a life saving skill. After listening to this episode, you’ll be able to speak about hospital emergencies with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker. Get the Study Guide >> HERE <<
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| #37- 20 Words for Making and Breaking Habits to Start Strong in 2025! | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:31:08 | |
Welcome to episode #37 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll be learning 20 popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms all about making and breaking new habits! American culture is very goal oriented, which means that we all set many goals at the beginning of the year and throughout the year. It's important to know how to talk about goals in English so that you can interact with Americans. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you’ll be able to speak about your goals and habits with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker. Get the Study Guide >> HERE <<
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| #36- 15 Words to Know for Christmas | 25 Dec 2024 | 00:21:40 | |
Hi there! Welcome to episode #36 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll be learning 15 popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms all about Christmas celebrations and traditions! In American culture, we celebrate Christmas all month long and we have many fun activities that generally happen along the way. This is why it's so important that you learn vocabulary for Christmas celebrations and traditions. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you’ll be able to speak about Christmas in the USA with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.
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| #35- 25 Words for Family Relationships | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:35:19 | |
Hi there! Welcome to episode #35 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll be learning 25 popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms for talking about family and family relationships. In American culture, we talk about family relationships a lot with most people that we meet. Family is a common small talk topic and general topic of conversation in our daily lives. For this reason, it’s very important that you learn vocabulary for family and family members. This episode focuses on teaching you words that you can use when talking about family relationships and even casual names for your relatives. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you’ll be able to speak about family with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.
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| #69- 16 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words & Idioms for Photography | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:23:48 | |
Welcome to episode #69 of The Real Life English with Gabby. In this episode, you're learning about photography language! You'll walk away from this episode with 16 popular phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms, such as photobomb, a candid, snap a pic and more! You’ll also hear real-life examples, clear explanations, and tips on how to use these expressions in everyday conversations. This episode is perfect for English learners who want to expand their vocabulary, boost their confidence, and sound more natural in English. This episode also includes a free Study Guide that will help you practice what you learn in this episode! It includes:
and more! Click >> HERE << For the Study Guide Get more English Lessons here: Get the FREE Study Guide: >> CLICK HERE << | |||
| #34- 16 Words for Gift Giving & Generosity | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:28:27 | |
Hi there! Welcome to episode #34 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll be learning you 16 unique yet popular slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms all about gift giving. In American culture, gift giving is very common for special events and if you are currently living in the USA or have American friends or interact with Americans, you’ll probably be giving or receiving gifts from them at some point in the future. For this reason, it’s very important that you learn how to talk about gift giving in English. This episode focuses on holiday gift giving but can be used in any scenario where gifts are exchanged. After listening to this episode and using this Study Guide, you’ll be able to speak about gift giving with CONFIDENCE and be one step closer to speaking English like a native speaker.
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| #33- 23 Words for Comedy & Laughter | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:33:51 | |
Welcome to episode #33 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll be learning 23 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms for expressing comedy and laughter. Stop feeling confused by American comedy or wondering why everyone is laughing. In this episode, you'll learn how to express that something is funny and how to express opinions on types of comedy. This episode will get you one step closer to achieving your goal of being a fluent English speaker. Get more English Lessons here: Get the FREE Study Guide: >> CLICK HERE << | |||
| #32- *BONUS* Episode- 20 Popular Words for Thanksgiving | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:25:44 | |
Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this bonus episode, I'll be teaching you 20 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms to use for Thanksgiving celebrations! Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving with Americans or just watching a Thanksgiving episode of a popular TV series, these words will give you the confidence you need to speak like a native.
But also, in honor of Thanksgiving, I gave you a fun English through Media lesson from one of the most popular in American TV History: How I Met Your Mother. In this episode Study Guide, you'll get vocabulary words, listening comprehension sentences and more! Get more English Lessons here: Get the FREE Study Guide: >> CLICK HERE << | |||
| #31- 20 Words for Happy & Sad | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:25:49 | |
Welcome to episode #31! In this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, I'll be teaching you 20 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms about expressing happiness and sadness in English. Instead of using simplistic language by saying you're "very happy" or "really sad," you'll learn a variety of new language that will take your English to the next level.
Inspiring stories of resilience: overcoming struggles, finding purpose, transforming lives Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Get more English Lessons here: Get the FREE Study Guide: >> CLICK HERE << | |||
| #30- 21 Words for Feelings & Emotions | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:22:17 | |
In this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you'll learn 21 essential slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms for expressing feelings and emotions, such as bottle up, snap out of it, mellow out, and green-eyed monster. To get the free Study Guide that will help you learn all of these words, click It contains:
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| #29- 28 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for Sleep & Rest | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:29:03 | |
Hi there! Welcome to episode #29 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, I share 28 useful slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms about sleep and rest. Learn common phrases like doze off, wide awake, a power nap, wake up on the wrong side of the bed, to sleep with one eye open and more! The vocabulary you learn in this episode will help you talk about commuting like a native English speaker. Don't miss this fun and informative lesson that will boost your English vocabulary and help you communicate better during your daily travels. Tune in now and start improving your English skills! Every episode comes with a FREE Study Guide so that you can practice what you learn in the episode. The Study Guide includes:
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| #28- 18 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms for Commuting & Traveling by Train, Bus & Car | 10 Aug 2024 | 00:28:18 | |
Hi there! Welcome to episode #28 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, I share 18 useful slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms about commuting and traveling by bus, train, and car. Learn common phrases like catch the bus, bumper-to-bumper traffic, flag down, carpool, road rage and more! The vocabulary you learn in this episode will help you talk about commuting like a native English speaker. Don't miss this fun and informative lesson that will boost your English vocabulary and help you communicate better during your daily travels. Tune in now and start improving your English skills! Every episode comes with a FREE Study Guide so that you can practice what you learn in the episode. The Study Guide includes:
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| #27- Getting Lost and Asking for Directions | 02 Aug 2024 | 00:29:35 | |
Welcome to Episode 27 of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast! Join Gabby, your fun and friendly English teacher from New York City, as she teaches you how to confidently ask for and give directions in English. We'll also explore common questions and phrases you need to know to ask for directions. Listen for practical examples, a vocabulary-packed story, and tips on using these expressions in real-life situations. Don't forget to download the study guide linked HERE for practice activities, definitions, examples and a transcript of the episode. Subscribe for more weekly English learning adventures, and leave a review to let us know what you think! Inspiring stories of resilience: overcoming struggles, finding purpose, transforming lives Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Get more English Lessons here: Get the FREE Study Guide: >> CLICK HERE << | |||
| #26- 21 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words & Idioms about the Olympics, Sports & Competitions | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:30:31 | |
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| #25- 25 Popular American Slang Words from NYC | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:33:07 | |
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| #68- 16 Phrasal Verbs, Idioms & Slang Words all about Weather & Natural Disasters | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:23:35 | |
Welcome to episode #68 of The Real Life English with Gabby. In this episode, we dive into the language of natural disasters and explore 16 essential phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms, such as ride out the storm, make landfall, wipe out, and blow over. You’ll hear real-life examples, clear explanations, and tips on how to use these expressions in everyday conversations—not just when talking about the weather. This episode is perfect for English learners who want to expand their vocabulary, boost their confidence, and sound more natural when discussing challenges, emergencies, or even everyday difficulties. This episode also includes a free Study Guide that will help you practice what you learn in this episode! It includes:
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| #24- 16 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms about NYC | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:36:32 | |
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| #23- 16 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms about Time | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:26:34 | |
Welcome back to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In episode #23, I'll be teaching you 16 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about time! You'll be learning words like kill time, make up for lost time, in the blink of an eye, slow down, speed up, put off and more! I'll also be teaching you some grammar around saying time in American English and even how to politely ask people about the time.
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| #22- 18 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms for Summer & Hot Weather | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:30:49 | |
Welcome back to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In episode #22, you'll be learning 18 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about summer and hot weather! You'll be learning words like sweltering, a scorcher, heat up, cool down, sweating bullets and more! This episode will teach you everything you need to know to talk about hot weather with CONFIDENCE in English. This is real life English that native speakers use to talk about hot weather and after listening to this episode and using the STUDY GUIDE, you'll be able to use these words naturally in English.
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| #21- Talking about Sickness, Death & Grief | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:30:36 | |
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