Category Archives: Language & Terms

Speak English Mini: What does “To Stay On the Line” Mean?

WHAT DOES “TO STAY ON THE LINE” MEAN? Listen to Daily English #127 – Answering Machine Messages for more on “red carpet”. Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English? Choose from more than 1800 daily and cultural … Continue reading

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Say It Right!

WHICH ONE IS CORRECT? “Does spending the weekend at the beach _____________ you?” A. Appeal to B. Listen to C. Play to D. Hand to Watch and find out! Looking for a FAST, easy way to improve your English? We … Continue reading

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Speak English Mini: What does “Red Carpet” Mean?

WHAT DOES “RED CARPET” MEAN? For more on “red carpet,” see our Daily English # 126 – Awards Show Season. Looking for a FAST, easy way to improve your English? We have TWO great options: (A) Choose your own daily … Continue reading

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Speak English Mini: What does “To Be Under the Impression” Mean?

WHAT DOES “TO BE UNDER THE IMPRESSION” MEAN? For more on “to be under the impression,” see our Daily English # 124 – Asking for Clarification in a Business Meeting. Looking for a FAST, easy way to improve your English? … Continue reading

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Say It Right!

WHICH ONE IS CORRECT? “Have you ___________ any old friends since moving back to your hometown? A. Looked into B. Popped into C. Rolled into D. Bumped into Watch and find out! Looking for a FAST, easy way to improve … Continue reading

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Speak English Mini: What does “To Turn Out” Mean?

WHAT DOES “TO TURN OUT” MEAN? Listen to Daily English #121 – Cooking Dinner for more on “to turn out”. Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English? Try our new “Speak English with ESLPod” podcast subscription on … Continue reading

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Speak English Mini: What Does “Tongue-Tied” Mean?

WHAT DOES “TONGUE-TIED” MEAN? Listen to Daily English #108 – Asking Someone Out for more on “tongue-tied”. Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English? Try our new “Speak English with ESLPod” podcast subscription on Apple Podcasts. Get … Continue reading

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4 British Versus American Terms for Clothes

4 BRITISH VERSUS AMERICAN TERMS FOR CLOTHES Looking for a FAST, easy way to improve your English? Join 15 million people who’ve learned English with our Unlimited English Membership. Get more than 1,800 lessons every month here. ~Jeff P.S. Like … Continue reading

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Speak English Mini: What Does “To Take Stock” Mean?

WHAT DOES “TO TAKE STOCK” MEAN? Looking for a FAST, easy way to improve your English? Join 15 million people who’ve learned English from ESLPod.com. Get more than 1,800 lessons in our Unlimited English option here. For more on “to … Continue reading

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Speak English Mini: What Does “To Take Off” Mean?

WHAT DOES “TO TAKE OFF” MEAN? Looking for a FAST, easy way to improve your English? Join 15 million people who’ve learned English from ESLPod.com. Get more than 1,800 lessons in our Unlimited English option here. For more on “to … Continue reading

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