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#57- 16 Words for Cooking, Baking and Being in the Kitchen20 juin 202500:25:18

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:
 👉 whip up
👉 chop up
👉 pop in the oven
👉 burn to a crisp
👉 cooking up a storm
…and more!

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#56- 16 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words & Idioms for Feuds & Fights13 juin 202500:23:32

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 

  • The gloves came off
  • At each other’s throats
  • Clash with (someone)
  • Stir the pot

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!

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#55- 16 Words for Surprise and Shock06 juin 202500:28:36

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!

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  • All 16 words and definitions
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#54- 20 Words for Communication, Spreading Information & Secrets30 mai 202500:24:27

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. 

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#53- 17 Words for Talking about Addiction23 mai 202500:32:18

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! 

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#52- 17 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms for Animals and Pets16 mai 202500:27:22

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! 

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#51- 24 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms to Talk about Success & Failure09 mai 202500:26:57

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. <

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*BONUS* Why Textbook English Isn’t Enough – And What to Do About It06 mai 202500:08:52

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 

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#50- 24 Phrasal Verbs, Idioms & Slang for Music02 mai 202500:28:07

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.

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#49- 26 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words & Idioms to Talk about the Future25 avr. 202500:25:21

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.

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#48- 24 Words for Talking about the Past18 avr. 202500:32:56

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.

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#47- 19 Words for the College & University experience11 avr. 202500:39:39

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.

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#46- 15 Words for School & Being In the Classroom 04 avr. 202500:26:45

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.

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#45- 15 Words for Reading & Books28 mars 202500:29:25

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.

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#44- 20 Popular Vocabulary Words and Phrases for Social Media & The Internet21 mars 202500:28:24

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.

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#43- 17 Words for Family, Pregnancy & Parenting14 mars 202500:22:56

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.

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#42- 18 High Levels Words about What's Happening with U.S. Politics07 mars 202500:34:50

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. 

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#41- 18 Words for Laundry & Dry Cleaning12 févr. 202500:32:14

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 Secrets31 janv. 202500:27:22

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 janv. 202500:52:50

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. 
 
 After listening to this episode, my hope is that you'll come away with a deeper understand of American culture and the racial tension that often displays itself in politics, the media and every day life. You'll also learn how to communicate your ideas about racism in the USA and speak on the topic with CONFIDENCE.

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*Corrected Audio File* #38- 30 Words for Emergencies and Being in the Hospital09 janv. 202500:33:34

*Sorry for the mistake! Only 12 minutes of the last episode were uploaded. This is the full episode. Thanks so much!

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.

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#37- 20 Words for Making and Breaking Habits to Start Strong in 2025!01 janv. 202500:31:08

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.

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#36- 15 Words to Know for Christmas25 déc. 202400:21:40

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 Relationships18 déc. 202400:35:19

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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#34- 16 Words for Gift Giving & Generosity11 déc. 202400:28:27

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 & Laughter03 déc. 202400:33:51

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.

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#32- *BONUS* Episode- 20 Popular Words for Thanksgiving 28 nov. 202400:25:44

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. 

This episode comes with TWO FREE Study Packets: The episode Study Guide comes with: 

  • Words & definitions
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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!

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#31- 20 Words for Happy & Sad26 nov. 202400:25:49

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. 

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#30- 21 Words for Feelings & Emotions20 nov. 202400:22:17

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.
 
Throughout the episode, you'll hear these 21 words used in real life contexts and learn how to use them in real-life conversations. Tune in to expand your emotional vocabulary and improve your English communication skills!

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#29- 28 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for Sleep & Rest29 août 202400:29:03

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!

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#28- 18 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms for Commuting & Traveling by Train, Bus & Car10 août 202400:28:18

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!

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#27- Getting Lost and Asking for Directions02 août 202400:29:35

Welcome to Episode 27 of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast! 

Have you ever been lost in a foreign country and had no idea where to go or how to ask for help? In this episode, I'll be teaching you essential vocabulary for getting lost, asking for directions and giving directions. These 16 slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms about travel, getting lost and direction will help you know exactly what to say the next time you need help finding a place. You'll learn expressions like "off the beaten path," "all turned around," "out in the boondocks," "wander off," and "drift off."

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.

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#26- 21 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words & Idioms about the Olympics, Sports & Competitions25 juil. 202400:30:31

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It's time for The Olynpics! Have you ever been watched an American TV Show, movie or other form of media and not understood what was being said? Even though you learned English in a classroom or academic setting, there are many words you miss when you hear Americans speak. The reason is because most native English speakers use slang, idioms and phrasal verbs in their normal daily English. In the podcast episode, I'll be helping you learn REAL American English by teaching you 21 popular idioms, phrasal verbs and slang about the Olympics, Sports & Competitions! After this episode, you'll be able to understand American media better AND speak more confidently with Americans. Enjoy the episode!

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#25- 25 Popular American Slang Words from NYC11 juil. 202400:33:07

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Have you ever watched an American TV Show, movie or other form of media and not understood what was being said? Even though you learned English in a classroom or academic setting, there are many words you miss when you hear Americans speak. The reason is because most native English speakers use slang, idioms and phrasal verbs in their normal daily English. In the podcast episode, I'll be helping you learn REAL American English by teaching you 25 popular and super cool American slang words that originated in NYC! After this episode, you'll be able to understand American media better AND speak more confidently with Americans. Enjoy the episode!

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#24- 16 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms about NYC04 juil. 202400:36:32

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Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! I'm SO excited for this episode that is inspired by all of you. NYC was one of the most popular topic requests, so here you are: 16 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms about Life in NYC. 

In this episode, I teach you popular new vocabulary about life in New York City! NYC is one of the most famous cities in the world, and now, you're going to get a closer look at what life in this city looks like. Listen along as I tell you funny and true stories about NYC while also teaching you popular vocabulary. 

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#23- 16 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms about Time26 juin 202400:26:34

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.

This episode will teach you everything you need to know to talk about time so that you can naturally use this vocabulary 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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#22- 18 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms for Summer & Hot Weather 19 juin 202400:30:49

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 & Grief13 juin 202400:30:36

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This episode is a bit different than the others. In this episode, I get extremely personal about my 3 year hardships with loss, death and grief. In the past three years, my family has been on a crazy journey that involved Cancer hitting three of my dearly loved family members. Throughout this time, my students often didn't know what to say to me or how to talk about this topic, so now I'm teaching you how to talk about death and grief and when people have sick family members.

Join me in this very honest podcast episode!

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#20- 14 Popular Idioms that Americans Love to Use05 juin 202400:26:34

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On this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, you'll be learning 14 popular idioms that Americans love to use! If you want to succeed in an English speaking environment, it's important to know slang, idioms and phrasal verbs. In this episode I highlight idioms that you can confidently use in English.

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#19- 22 Slang words, Phrasal Verbs and Slang Words for House Problems and Repairs09 mai 202400:27:21

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Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! 

Have you ever had a problem in your apartment or home but you didn’t know how to express it in English? Maybe you had to call the owner or landlord of your apartment and ask them to fix something or maybe you even had to call a repairman yourself. This podcast episode is an example of Real Life Survival English, meaning that it’s something everyone has personally experienced in their life. In day to day life, this is one of the many problems that you’ll probably face. After listening to this episode, you’ll have the vocabulary necessary to talk about house problems and repairs with confidence! 

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#18- 18 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for Parties and Celebrations25 avr. 202400:22:26

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Welcome back to the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this episode, you'll be learning slang, idioms, phrasal verbs and more about parties, celebrations and milestones. After listening to this episode and following along on the Study Guide, you'll be able to speak with CONFIDENCE!

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#17- 16 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms to Talk about Sickness17 avr. 202400:28:16

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Welcome (back) to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In episode #17, you’ll be learning all about How to Talk About Sickness! It’s important to know how to communicate in English that you’re sick and even how to describe specific symptoms and how you’re feeling. 

In this episode, you’ll be learning 16 slang words, phrasal verbs and idioms that will help you discuss the topic of sickness. In addition to this, you’ll hear about the common mistakes students make when discussing sickness, as well as amazing vocabulary. 

After hearing the story, you’ll hear what all 16 words mean and how they’re typically used in English. Enjoy the episode and use this Study Guide to practice what you learn in the episode!

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#16- 20 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for Technology10 avr. 202400:18:59

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Welcome back to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In Episode #16, I teach you 20 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms to use when talking about technology. In this episode, you'll be learning how these words are used in real life context by hearing them used in an engaging story. Here's a preview of the words you're going to learn in this episode: tech savvy, geek out, buggy, boot up, sync up, power down and more.

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#15- 20 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms for Money & Finances03 avr. 202400:24:29

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In this episode of the "Real Life English with Gabby" podcast, I’m teaching you over 20 slang words, phrasal verbs, and idioms related to money and finances. You’ll be learning terms like "living paycheck to paycheck," "fork over," "tight budget," "making ends meet," and many others. Overall, this episode aims to equip listeners with practical English vocabulary related to money and finances, helping you to engage in authentic conversations and understand real American culture.




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#14- 24 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Idioms for Cleaning and Messes28 mars 202400:22:47

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In this episode, I teach you 24 vocabulary words and expressions for cleaning and messes.

In this  episode, join me as I introduce and break down the meanings of 24 vocabulary words and expressions for cleaning and messes. By listening to an engaging story told in real life context, I'll be teaching you new vocabulary that you can use every single day. Learn words and expressions like tidy up, air out, a pigsty, a slob and more! The topic of cleaning is extremely popular and now you'll know exactly what to say when you find yourself in this situation!

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#13- 22 Slang words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms for Storms, Spring, and Weather20 mars 202400:24:42

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Join us in this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast as we dive into a plethora of weather-related vocabulary and expressions. From spring storms to clear skies, we explore the intricacies of describing weather conditions in English.

In this episode, Gabby shares her childhood memories of spring storms and invites listeners to share their own experiences with similar weather phenomena. She clarifies common misconceptions about thunder and lightning, shedding light on the distinctions between the two.

Listeners will learn about the tradition of "spring cleaning" in the USA, where families embark on thorough decluttering and organizing at the start of the season. Gabby also paints a vivid picture of New York City in spring, with flowers in full bloom and gentle breezes wafting through Central Park.

From phrases like "raining on and off" to expressions like "rain or shine," Gabby breaks down each term with clarity and enthusiasm. Whether you're a language learner or simply curious about weather vocabulary, this episode offers a fun and informative exploration of English expressions related to weather.

Tune in to expand your vocabulary and learn how to describe weather conditions with confidence. Don't forget to download the study guide to practice using the new vocabulary in context. Subscribe to the podcast for weekly adventures in English learning and leave a review to share your thoughts with Gabby. Thanks for tuning in!

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#12- 30 Slang words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms to Describe Someone’s Personality06 mars 202400:19:57

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#12- 30 Slang words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms to Describe Someone’s Personality

- In this  episode, join Gabby as she dives into a treasure trove of 30 phrasal verbs, slang terms, and idioms to describe personalities. From "stand out" to "bubbly" and "workhorse," Gabby paints vivid portraits of various character types, sharing anecdotes and insights along the way. Whether you're a lone wolf or a social butterfly, this episode promises to expand your English vocabulary and deepen your understanding of human behavior. Tune in and embark on a journey of linguistic discovery with Gabby, your fun and friendly English teacher from the vibrant streets of New York City.

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#11- 20 Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs and Idioms about Friendship22 févr. 202400:22:56

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It’s time to learn a new type of English! Are you tired of learning textbook English that isn’t used in the real world? When you watch American TV shows and movies, don’t you wish you could understand the jokes, slang, expressions and more? If your desire is to learn English that native speakers actually use, then this is the podcast for you! 

In this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you’ll learn 20 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about friendship! You’ll hear real life situations and stories that will teach you how to use each new vocabulary word in context. Discover the meanings behind phrases like to click, lean on, wing man and through thick and thin! Understand the real life English that Americans use every single day.

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#10- 25 Love & Relationship Slang Words, Phrasal Verbs & Idioms 14 févr. 202400:27:06

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It’s time to learn a new type of English! Are you tired of learning textbook English that isn’t used in the real world? When you watch American TV shows and movies, don’t you wish you could understand the jokes, slang, expressions and more? If your desire is to learn English that native speakers actually use, then this is the podcast for you! 

In this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you’ll learn 25 phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms all about love and relationships! Just in time for Valentine’s Day, you’ll get real life situations and stories that will teach you how to use each new vocabulary word in context. Discover the meanings behind phrases like slide in the DMs, split up, to have a crush and more! Understand the real life English that Americans use every single day.

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#9- 16 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words and Expressions for Arguing and Resolving Conflict 07 févr. 202400:23:00

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Are you tired of learning textbook English that isn’t used in the real world? When you watch American TV shows and movies, don’t you wish you could understand the jokes, the slang, the expressions and more? If your desire is to learn English that native speakers actually use, then this is the podcast for you! 

In this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you’ll learn 16 phrasal verbs, slang words and expressions for arguing and resolving conflict. You’ll get real life situations and stories that will teach you how to use each new vocabulary word in context. Discover the meanings behind phrases like throwing shade and grilling someone, gaining insight into the real life English that Americans use every single day.

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