5 Ways to Respond When You Are Criticized

5 WAYS TO RESPOND WHEN YOU ARE CRITICIZED

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 this short English lesson? Get a FREE sample lesson (no money needed) – SIGN UP BELOW!

Just fill out the form below and we’ll send a FREE lesson to try!

We hate spam, too! We will never sell, rent, or give your information to anyone – ever!

What Will I Learn in My Free Lesson?

Here is just a small part of what you’re going to learn in this free lesson:

  • What “take a rain check” means and how to use it in a conversation . . .
  • The difference between a “recluse” and a “busybody” . . .
  • Why “to fend OFF” means something from “to fend FOR” . . .
  • What it means to “take a rain check,” “keep to yourself,” and “to appoint (someone)” . . .
  • What a social secretary is . . .
  • The best way to use “to sort out” and “to turn down” . . .
  • How to use phrasal verbs like “to settle in” and “to settle down” (they’re not the same!) . . .
Posted in Language & Terms | Comments Off on 5 Ways to Respond When You Are Criticized

Ask The Professor – How to Use “No Accounting for Taste” ?

HOW TO USE “NO ACCOUNTING FOR TASTE”?

Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English?

Choose from more than 1800 daily and cultural English lessons with our Unlimited English Membership. Listen to as many lessons as you want each month on dozens of different topics.

Get more information here.

~Jeff

P.S. We also have a subscription on Apple Podcasts. Get more information here.

P.S. Like this short English lesson? Get a FREE sample lesson (no money needed) – SIGN UP BELOW!

Just fill out the form below and we’ll send a FREE lesson to try!

We hate spam, too! We will never sell, rent, or give your information to anyone – ever!

What Will I Learn in My Free Lesson?

Here is just a small part of what you’re going to learn in this free lesson:

  • What “take a rain check” means and how to use it in a conversation . . .
  • The difference between a “recluse” and a “busybody” . . .
  • Why “to fend OFF” means something from “to fend FOR” . . .
  • What it means to “take a rain check,” “keep to yourself,” and “to appoint (someone)” . . .
  • What a social secretary is . . .
  • The best way to use “to sort out” and “to turn down” . . .
  • How to use phrasal verbs like “to settle in” and “to settle down” (they’re not the same!) . . .
Posted in Language & Terms | Comments Off on Ask The Professor – How to Use “No Accounting for Taste” ?

What Does “To Do Someone a Favor” Mean?

For more on “to do someone a favor,” see our Daily English # 144 – Who Pays?

Looking for a FAST, easy way to improve your English?

We have TWO great options:

(A) Choose your own daily and cultural English lessons with our Unlimited English Membership.

Get more than 1,800 lessons on dozens of different topics – learn more here.

(B) If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, subscribe to our Apple Podcasts “Speak English with ESLPod.com.”

Join 15 million people who’ve learned English from ESLPod.com.

~Jeff

P.S. Like this short English lesson? Get a FREE sample lesson (no money needed) – SIGN UP BELOW!

Just fill out the form below and we’ll send a FREE lesson to try!

We hate spam, too! We will never sell, rent, or give your information to anyone – ever!

What Will I Learn in My Free Lesson?

Here is just a small part of what you’re going to learn in this free lesson:

  • What “take a rain check” means and how to use it in a conversation . . .
  • The difference between a “recluse” and a “busybody” . . .
  • Why “to fend OFF” means something from “to fend FOR” . . .
  • What it means to “take a rain check,” “keep to yourself,” and “to appoint (someone)” . . .
  • What a social secretary is . . .
  • The best way to use “to sort out” and “to turn down” . . .
  • How to use phrasal verbs like “to settle in” and “to settle down” (they’re not the same!) . . .
Posted in Language & Terms | Comments Off on What Does “To Do Someone a Favor” Mean?

Speak English Mini: What Does “Down the Street” Mean?

Listen to Daily English #130 – Allergic to Cats for more on “down the street”

Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English?

Choose from more than 1800 daily and cultural English lessons with our Unlimited English Membership.

Listen to as many lessons as you want each month on dozens of different topics.

Get more information here.

~Jeff

P.S. Like this short English lesson? Get a FREE sample lesson (no money needed) – SIGN UP BELOW!

Just fill out the form below and we’ll send a FREE lesson to try!

We hate spam, too! We will never sell, rent, or give your information to anyone – ever!

What Will I Learn in My Free Lesson?

Here is just a small part of what you’re going to learn in this free lesson:

  • What “take a rain check” means and how to use it in a conversation . . .
  • The difference between a “recluse” and a “busybody” . . .
  • Why “to fend OFF” means something from “to fend FOR” . . .
  • What it means to “take a rain check,” “keep to yourself,” and “to appoint (someone)” . . .
  • What a social secretary is . . .
  • The best way to use “to sort out” and “to turn down” . . .
  • How to use phrasal verbs like “to settle in” and “to settle down” (they’re not the same!) . . .
Posted in Language & Terms | Comments Off on Speak English Mini: What Does “Down the Street” Mean?

5 Ways to Drive

5 WAYS TO DRIVE

Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English?

Choose from more than 1800 daily and cultural English lessons with our Unlimited English Membership. Listen to as many lessons as you want each month on dozens of different topics.

Get more information here.

~Jeff

P.S. We also have a subscription on Apple Podcasts. Get more information here.

P.S. Like this short English lesson? Get a FREE sample lesson (no money needed) – SIGN UP BELOW!

Just fill out the form below and we’ll send a FREE lesson to try!

We hate spam, too! We will never sell, rent, or give your information to anyone – ever!

What Will I Learn in My Free Lesson?

Here is just a small part of what you’re going to learn in this free lesson:

  • What “take a rain check” means and how to use it in a conversation . . .
  • The difference between a “recluse” and a “busybody” . . .
  • Why “to fend OFF” means something from “to fend FOR” . . .
  • What it means to “take a rain check,” “keep to yourself,” and “to appoint (someone)” . . .
  • What a social secretary is . . .
  • The best way to use “to sort out” and “to turn down” . . .
  • How to use phrasal verbs like “to settle in” and “to settle down” (they’re not the same!) . . .
Posted in Language & Terms | Comments Off on 5 Ways to Drive

Ask The Professor – What Does “To Gross Out” Mean?

WHAT DOES “TO GROSS OUT” MEAN?

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.

Not sure? Then get a FREE English lesson here.

~Jeff

P.S. Like this short English lesson? Get a FREE sample lesson (no money needed) – SIGN UP BELOW!

Just fill out the form below and we’ll send a FREE lesson to try!

We hate spam, too! We will never sell, rent, or give your information to anyone – ever!

What Will I Learn in My Free Lesson?

Here is just a small part of what you’re going to learn in this free lesson:

  • What “take a rain check” means and how to use it in a conversation . . .
  • The difference between a “recluse” and a “busybody” . . .
  • Why “to fend OFF” means something from “to fend FOR” . . .
  • What it means to “take a rain check,” “keep to yourself,” and “to appoint (someone)” . . .
  • What a social secretary is . . .
  • The best way to use “to sort out” and “to turn down” . . .
  • How to use phrasal verbs like “to settle in” and “to settle down” (they’re not the same!) . . .
Posted in Language & Terms | Comments Off on Ask The Professor – What Does “To Gross Out” Mean?

What Does “To Be Good Until” Mean?

For more on “to be good until,” see our Daily English # 143 – Fighting a Parking Ticket.

Looking for a FAST, easy way to improve your English?

We have TWO great options:

(A) Choose your own daily and cultural English lessons with our Unlimited English Membership.

Get more than 1,800 lessons on dozens of different topics – learn more here.

(B) If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, subscribe to our Apple Podcasts “Speak English with ESLPod.com.”

Join 15 million people who’ve learned English from ESLPod.com.

~Jeff

P.S. Like this short English lesson? Get a FREE sample lesson (no money needed) – SIGN UP BELOW!

Just fill out the form below and we’ll send a FREE lesson to try!

We hate spam, too! We will never sell, rent, or give your information to anyone – ever!

What Will I Learn in My Free Lesson?

Here is just a small part of what you’re going to learn in this free lesson:

  • What “take a rain check” means and how to use it in a conversation . . .
  • The difference between a “recluse” and a “busybody” . . .
  • Why “to fend OFF” means something from “to fend FOR” . . .
  • What it means to “take a rain check,” “keep to yourself,” and “to appoint (someone)” . . .
  • What a social secretary is . . .
  • The best way to use “to sort out” and “to turn down” . . .
  • How to use phrasal verbs like “to settle in” and “to settle down” (they’re not the same!) . . .
Posted in Language & Terms | Comments Off on What Does “To Be Good Until” Mean?

Speak English Mini: What Does “Tell You What” Mean?

Listen to Daily English #129 – A Flaky Friend for more on “tell you what”

Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English?

Choose from more than 1800 daily and cultural English lessons with our Unlimited English Membership.

Listen to as many lessons as you want each month on dozens of different topics.

Get more information here.

~Jeff

P.S. Like this short English lesson? Get a FREE sample lesson (no money needed) – SIGN UP BELOW!

Just fill out the form below and we’ll send a FREE lesson to try!

We hate spam, too! We will never sell, rent, or give your information to anyone – ever!

What Will I Learn in My Free Lesson?

Here is just a small part of what you’re going to learn in this free lesson:

  • What “take a rain check” means and how to use it in a conversation . . .
  • The difference between a “recluse” and a “busybody” . . .
  • Why “to fend OFF” means something from “to fend FOR” . . .
  • What it means to “take a rain check,” “keep to yourself,” and “to appoint (someone)” . . .
  • What a social secretary is . . .
  • The best way to use “to sort out” and “to turn down” . . .
  • How to use phrasal verbs like “to settle in” and “to settle down” (they’re not the same!) . . .
Posted in Language & Terms | Comments Off on Speak English Mini: What Does “Tell You What” Mean?

Ask the Professor – What Does “Nice One!” Mean?

WHAT DOES “NICE ONE” MEAN?

Looking for an easy, convenient way to improve your English?

Choose from more than 1800 daily and cultural English lessons with our Unlimited English Membership. Listen to as many lessons as you want each month on dozens of different topics.

Get more information here.

~Jeff

P.S. We also have a subscription on Apple Podcasts. Get more information here.

P.S. Like this short English lesson? Get a FREE sample lesson (no money needed) – SIGN UP BELOW!

Just fill out the form below and we’ll send a FREE lesson to try!

We hate spam, too! We will never sell, rent, or give your information to anyone – ever!

What Will I Learn in My Free Lesson?

Here is just a small part of what you’re going to learn in this free lesson:

  • What “take a rain check” means and how to use it in a conversation . . .
  • The difference between a “recluse” and a “busybody” . . .
  • Why “to fend OFF” means something from “to fend FOR” . . .
  • What it means to “take a rain check,” “keep to yourself,” and “to appoint (someone)” . . .
  • What a social secretary is . . .
  • The best way to use “to sort out” and “to turn down” . . .
  • How to use phrasal verbs like “to settle in” and “to settle down” (they’re not the same!) . . .
Posted in Language & Terms | Comments Off on Ask the Professor – What Does “Nice One!” Mean?

What Does “To Fight It” Mean?

For more on “to fight it,” see our Daily English # 143 – Fighting a Parking Ticket.

Looking for a FAST, easy way to improve your English?

Join 15 million people who’ve learned English with our Unlimited English Membership.

~Jeff

P.S. Like this short English lesson? Get a FREE sample lesson (no money needed) – SIGN UP BELOW!

Just fill out the form below and we’ll send a FREE lesson to try!

We hate spam, too! We will never sell, rent, or give your information to anyone – ever!

What Will I Learn in My Free Lesson?

Here is just a small part of what you’re going to learn in this free lesson:

  • What “take a rain check” means and how to use it in a conversation . . .
  • The difference between a “recluse” and a “busybody” . . .
  • Why “to fend OFF” means something from “to fend FOR” . . .
  • What it means to “take a rain check,” “keep to yourself,” and “to appoint (someone)” . . .
  • What a social secretary is . . .
  • The best way to use “to sort out” and “to turn down” . . .
  • How to use phrasal verbs like “to settle in” and “to settle down” (they’re not the same!) . . .
Posted in Language & Terms | Comments Off on What Does “To Fight It” Mean?