About this episode

This episode teaches listeners five idioms commonly used by native English speakers and the contexts in which they are used.

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 67: How to Use Idioms Like a Native English Speaker In this episode, you'll learn five idioms that native English speakers use every day, and more importantly, when and how to use them. Knowing what an idiom means is only the first step. You'll also discover the context: when these phrases feel natural, when they might sound strange, and how the same idiom can mean something different depending on the situation and the tone. Want to keep practicing after you listen? Subscribe to the free English, please newsletter at comullen.com/newsletter . You'll get English practice tips and activities with every new episode, plus three FREE resources delivered straight to your inbox: a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator , 60 Phrases Native English Speakers Use Every Day , and 25 Idioms Native English Speakers Use Every Day. Want more structured practice? Try a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator at comullen.com/listen . I'm on YouTube! I share…

People in this episode

Host: Christopher

Topics covered

• idioms
• language learning
• English speaking
• communication
• cultural context

Keywords

• idioms
• native speakers
• English language
• language practice
• communication skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: English Listening Accelerator, English, please, comullen.com, YouTube, Ausha

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