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  • At once

    April 29, 2025 · 15 min

    At once Learn the English expression, "At once" "At once" is an English expression with two meanings. First, it can mean to do something immediately, without any delay or waiting. If someone has a medical emergency, you might say, "Call a…

  • For good

    April 29, 2025 · 14 min

    For good Learn the English expression, "For good" If something happens "for good," it's permanent. Use this expression to emphasize that you mean something is is not temporary. For example, in the sentence, "That restaurant is closed for…

  • Keep track of

    April 29, 2025 · 17 min

    Keep track of Learn the English expression, "Keep track of" There are two ways to use the English expression, "keep track of." It can mean to organize information or to stay informed. But whichever way you use it, "keep track of" is about…

  • At the last minute

    April 29, 2025 · 16 min

    At the last minute Learn the English expression, "At the last minute" Have you heard the expression, "at the last minute?" It means to do something almost as late as you possibly can--right before it's too late. Sometimes we decide to do…

  • Take care of

    April 29, 2025 · 16 min

    Take care of Learn the English expression, "Take care of" "Take care of" is a common expression with a few meanings. You've probably heard it like this: "I'm taking care of a sick friend this weekend." That means to provide care or…

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  • Have a hard time

    April 29, 2025 · 15 min

    Have a hard time Learn the English expression, "Have a hard time" If you have a hard time with something, it's difficult for you, but it's not impossible. You can use "have a hard time" with a verb or a noun. If an action is difficult…

  • In charge of

    April 29, 2025 · 15 min

    In charge of Learn the English expression, "In charge of" Who's in charge here? The person "in charge" is the person who is responsible for a situation. At your local café, there might be a barista and a manager. The manager has…

  • Take for granted

    April 29, 2025 · 15 min

    Take for granted Learn the English expression, "Take for granted" If you take something for granted, you don't fully appreciate that thing. We take a lot of things for granted in our lives: modern conveniences, our health and safety, and…

  • Figure out

    April 29, 2025 · 17 min

    Figure out Learn the English expression, "Figure out" There are two ways to use the phrasal verb "figure out." Number 1: "figure out" means to find the solution to a problem. Now be careful: it doesn't mean fixing a problem. It just means…

  • Make sure

    April 29, 2025 · 13 min

    Make sure Learn the English expression, "Make sure" The English expression "make sure" means to confirm that things are as they should be, or that people have done what they should do. You probably "make sure" all the time. When you leave…

  • Make a difference

    April 29, 2025 · 16 min

    Make a difference Learn the English expression, "Make a difference" What does it mean to "make a difference?" This English expression has two meanings: Number one, to have a positive impact on the world. Or number 2, to have a noticeable…

  • Look forward to

    April 29, 2025 · 18 min

    Look forward to Learn the English expression, "Look forward to" Are you happy or excited about something in the future? If so, you're "looking forward to" it You can look forward to an event, an activity, or even a time of year. If you…

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About the show

Learning English? Master these Essential English Expressions and you’ll be on your way to speaking English like a native speaker. In each episode, you’ll learn one English expression. Each episode will help you express a new idea in English, so you can use what you learn right away. The narrator is Jeff, a native English speaker from the United States. And in each episode, he shows you step-by-step how to use one English expression, with tips and tricks on how to sound like a pro. The best part is, the audio goes a little slower than native speed, so you can understand every word and practice your English listening at the same time. Each season of Essential English Expressions brings you another group of essentials to help bring your English to life. Start learning today and see how quickly you can improve your English!