Why do we spell knight with a K? Why does sign have a G we never say? And what happened to the L in half? In this fun and clear episode of English Makes No Sense, SL Rockfish breaks down silent letters in English—the ones that appear but never speak! Learn how to pronounce tricky words like knight, sign, walk, and half the right way, with easy examples and practice sentences. Perfect for ESL learners at the B1/B2 level who want to sound more natural and confident when speaking English.
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👻 Happy Halloween, English learners!
In this English Makes No Sense episode, host SL Rockfish takes you on a spooky and fun English-learning adventure through Halloween traditions, idioms, and phrasal verbs used by Americans every October 31st!
Learn 5 Halloween idioms, 5 phrasal verbs, and 10 fun facts about how people celebrate Trick or Treat in the United States. Perfect for B1/B2 ESL learners who want to improve listening skills, vocabulary, and cultural understanding while having fun!
You’ll discover what “skeleton in the closet” means, how to use “dress up” and “give out” like a native speaker, and why pumpkins, candy, and costumes are such a big deal on Halloween!
🎃 By the end, you’ll not only boost your English — you’ll sound more natural and confident while learning all about this spooky American holiday.
Stay tuned till the end for a fun Halloween quiz and a few spooky surprises!
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Ready to get moving with your English? 🚶♀️ In this episode of English Makes No Sense, SL Rockfish breaks down the many meanings of the word “move” — as a verb, as a noun, and in some of the most common idioms and sayings we use every day!
You’ll learn how “move” can mean to go somewhere, take action, or even touch someone’s heart — and how it pops up in fun expressions like “move on,” “make a move,” “move mountains,” and “move the goalposts.”
Whether you’re moving up, moving out, or moving heaven and earth to master English, this episode will get your vocabulary in motion and your confidence growing.
Because remember — English makes no sense… but learning it sure does make you move forward! 💪
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In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we explore 10 common English idioms and sayings with the word hammer. From “hammer something home” to “drop the hammer,” you’ll learn what these expressions mean, how to use them, and hear real-life examples. Perfect for ESL learners, English students, and anyone who wants to sound more fluent and natural in everyday conversations.
By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to hammer out your English skills and confidently use these idioms in speaking and writing.
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Are you struggling with the tricky “TH” sounds in English? You’re not alone! Many English learners confuse the voiced TH (/ð/) in words like this, that, these with the unvoiced TH (/θ/) in words like think, three, thank.
In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we’ll break it all down:
✅ The difference between voiced vs. unvoiced TH
✅ Easy tips to master tongue placement
✅ Fun minimal pairs for practice (thin/then, thank/that, teeth/these)
✅ Short sentences to improve fluency
✅ Practical tricks to fix common mistakes
Whether you’re an ESL student, an English learner, or just want to improve your pronunciation and speaking skills, this lesson will help you finally conquer the “TH” sound with confidence.
✨ Remember: English may not always make sense, but it can always be fun!
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Are you hungry to learn English? In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we serve up 10 common food idioms that native speakers use every day. From a piece of cake to spill the beans, you’ll discover the meanings, examples, and how to use these idioms in real life.
Whether you’re an ESL beginner, intermediate, or advanced learner, this episode will help you:
Understand the most popular English food idioms
Learn natural example sentences
Improve your listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills
Sound more fluent and confident when speaking English
👉 Perfect for English learners, teachers, and anyone curious about fun English expressions.
So grab a snack, press play, and let’s make sense of English together!
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Did you know the most common sound in English is not /a/, /e/, /i/, /o/, or /u/? It’s the schwa /ə/—the weak little “uh” sound that shows up in thousands of English words and sentences.
In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we break down:
✅ What the schwa sound is and why it matters.
✅ How the schwa can be spelled with ANY vowel.
✅ Examples in words like banana, support, problem.
✅ How the schwa makes English sound fast and natural.
✅ Practice sentences to help you use the schwa in everyday speech.
If you want to sound more fluent in English and understand native speakers better, mastering the schwa is a must. Don’t stress every vowel—learn when to relax into the schwa and speak with natural rhythm.
👉 Perfect for ESL learners, English students, teachers, and anyone who struggles with pronunciation in American English.
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Are you ready to kick off your English learning? 🏈 In this fun and easy-to-follow episode of English Makes No Sense, we break down the key vocabulary of American football—like touchdown, quarterback, and tackle—and explain how these words show up in everyday idioms and sayings.
Learn what it means to “throw a Hail Mary,” why people talk about a “game plan,” and how not to be a “Monday morning quarterback.” Whether you love sports or just want to understand American culture, this episode is packed with useful English expressions, simple explanations, and fun practice questions.
Perfect for ESL learners who want to boost vocabulary, understand sports idioms, and sound more natural in conversation.
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Welcome back to English Makes No Sense! In this second part of our idioms series with the word “hand”, we’ll dive into seven powerful and everyday expressions you’ll hear in conversations, business, and storytelling.
You’ll learn how to use:
✋ Wash your hands of something – when you want to cut ties or responsibility.
✋ An iron hand in a velvet glove – when someone is tough but polite.
✋ Live hand to mouth – when money is really tight.
✋ A show of hands – perfect for groups, meetings, or classrooms.
✋ Have your hands full – when you’re super busy.
✋ Have a hand in something – when you play a part in making something happen.
✋ On the one hand… on the other hand – to compare two ideas.
By the end, you’ll not only understand these idioms but also know how to use them naturally in everyday English conversations.
💡 This episode is packed with practical examples, clear explanations, and easy ways to practice so you can sound more fluent and confident in English.
👉 Whether you’re studying English for work, school, or travel, these idioms will give you the upper hand in conversations.
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🎙Need a helping hand with your English? In this fun, bite-sized episode, we’re rolling up our sleeves and getting our hands dirty as we explore 8 common English idioms with the word “hand.” From all hands on deck to in good hands, you’ll discover what they mean, how to use them naturally, and hear real-life examples that stick. Whether English is at hand for daily conversations or for work, these idioms will give you the upper hand in expressing yourself. Perfect for ESL learners, language lovers, and anyone who wants to speak English with more color and confidence.
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🎙️ Welcome to English Makes No Sense! In this episode, we’re getting hands-on with English by diving into some of the most useful and common phrasal verbs with the word “hand” in them. Whether you want to hand in your homework, hand out flyers, or hand over the mic—this episode has got you covered!
Join us for a fun and engaging lesson designed especially for English learners. We’ll break down the meanings, pronunciation, and real-life usage of each phrasal verb, including:
Hand in
Hand out
Hand over
Hands down
Each verb is clearly explained with easy-to-follow examples, plus a quick review at the end to help you remember and use these phrases confidently in conversation.
🎉 Stick around for a lively closing and a challenge to test what you've learned!
Perfect for ESL students, English language learners, and anyone who wants to sound more natural in English.
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Ready to sound more like a native English speaker? In this final episode of our Must-Know American Slang series, we break down 10 essential slang words and phrases that you’ll hear in everyday conversations, TV shows, movies, and more. Whether you’re learning English for school, work, or fun—this episode is for you!
You’ll learn the meanings, real-life uses, and fun examples of slang like:
👉 No sweat
👉 Catch some Zzz’s
👉 Sick (in the awesome way)
👉 Hit the books
👉 In a nutshell
…and 5 more that will boost your confidence and help you talk like a local!
Perfect for ESL learners, English teachers, and language lovers—you won’t want to miss this final slang-packed episode.
🎯 Improve your listening
🧠 Expand your vocabulary
🗣 Speak more naturally
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Ready to boost your vocabulary and sound even more like a native English speaker? In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we continue our slang series with 10 more must-know American slang words and expressions that will help you speak English more fluently and naturally.
You’ll learn the real meanings of:
“Hit me up”
“FYI”
“Wrap it up”
“It’s lit”
“Ghost someone”
...and more!
Each slang term comes with clear examples and pronunciation tips to help you feel confident using them in everyday conversations, texts, and casual speech.
Whether you're watching American TV, texting a friend, or making small talk at work, these slang phrases will help you fit in and express yourself like a native speaker.
🎯 Perfect for intermediate ESL learners who want to grow their vocabulary and sound more fluent, modern, and relaxed in English.
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Do you want to sound more natural when speaking English? In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we’re diving into 10 of the most common and useful American slang words and expressions that native speakers use every day.
You’ll learn how to:
Understand the real meaning of casual slang
Use everyday American expressions correctly in conversation
Speak with more confidence and fluency
We break each slang word down with meanings, clear pronunciation, and real-life example sentences so you can start using them right away!
Whether you're learning English for work, school, travel, or fun—this episode will help you sound more native and less textbook.
📚 Perfect for intermediate ESL learners, English teachers, and anyone curious about American culture.
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🎙 In this festive episode of English Makes No Sense, we’re lighting up your vocabulary with 15 sayings, idioms, and expressions that are perfect for the Fourth of July! 🇺🇸✨ Whether you're watching fireworks, attending a cookout, or just feeling patriotic, these American English expressions capture the spirit of freedom, celebration, and bold personality.
You’ll learn:
What it means to go out with a bang 🎆
Why someone might be called a firecracker 🧨
How to use phrases like let freedom ring, paint the town red, and freedom isn’t free — both literally and figuratively!
This episode is designed especially for ESL learners who want to sound more natural, confident, and culturally aware while celebrating American holidays.
So grab a sparkler, tune in, and let’s make English make sense — one idiom at a time!
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Why does "cough" sound like koff, "though" like thoh, and "through" like throo? 🤯 If you're learning English and the spelling -ough drives you crazy — you're not alone!
In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we break down 10 of the most confusing words in English that end with -ough. You'll get:
✅ Clear pronunciation tips
✅ IPA pronunciation
✅ Easy phonetic spelling
✅ Definitions and example sentences for each word
Master words like cough, though, through, tough, rough, thought, enough, thorough, plough, and bough with ease!
Whether you’re an ESL learner, English teacher, or language lover, this episode will help you speak with confidence and finally make sense of English spelling and pronunciation.
🎧 Tune in and start making sense of -OUGH once and for all!
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"Fire" Up Your English!
🎧 In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we break down one of the most 🔥 explosive words in the English language — FIRE!
Whether it's:
A noun (The fire warmed the room.)
A verb (He was fired from his job.)
A phrasal verb (Fire up the grill!)
Or a colorful idiom (Add fuel to the fire!)
You’ll learn:
✅ Clear definitions
✅ Real-life example sentences
✅ Everyday idioms & slang
✅ Tips to sound more fluent and natural in conversation
This is perfect for ESL learners, English teachers, and language lovers looking to expand vocabulary and confidence in speaking and listening.
👉 LISTEN NOW and set your English skills on fire — in a good way!
🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you stream.
📲 Tag a friend learning English and help them fire up their vocabulary!
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From Kitchen Talk to Slang and Idioms – Unlock the Full Flavor of 'Cook'!
Did you know the word "cook" is about so much more than just making dinner?
In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we dive into 10 powerful ways the word cook is used in American English—including everyday expressions, slang, idioms, and modern internet trends. From "cooking the books" to "let him cook," you’ll explore how a simple word can spice up your vocabulary and help you sound more like a native speaker.
Whether you’re an ESL student, teacher, or just a language lover, this episode is packed with real-life English examples and fun phrases you can start using today!
🎙️ Learn how to:
Use "cook" as a verb, noun, and idiom
Understand common slang like "I’m cooked" or "you’re cooking!"
Decode modern expressions like "let him cook"
Boost your American English fluency and listening skills
👉 Hit play and start cooking up your English fluency today!
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Learning English can feel like a never-ending puzzle—but you’re not alone! In this episode of the English Makes No Sense podcast, we tackle the Top 10 Most Common Problems ESL Learners Face—from confusing grammar to native speakers talking way too fast—and we give you fun, simple, and REAL-LIFE solutions to help you overcome each one.
You’ll laugh, learn, and walk away with easy tips you can try today—whether you’re learning at home, on the go, or while brushing your teeth! 🦷🎧
Whether you're a beginner or intermediate speaker, this episode will help you build confidence and enjoy the journey. Let’s turn frustration into fun—because even when English makes no sense…we make sense of it together!
👉 Perfect for ESL students, teachers, and English lovers around the world.
🎧 Listen now and level up your English with a smile!
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Welcome to another fun and fast-paced episode of English Makes No Sense! Today, we're diving into the colorful world of American slang—from today's hottest trending expressions like “slaps,” “rizz,” and “delulu” to timeless classics like “hang out,” “bummer,” and “spill the tea.”
Whether you're an ESL learner, a teacher, or just someone who loves decoding quirky English phrases, this episode will boost your vocabulary, sharpen your understanding of pop culture, and help you speak with more confidence. No cap! 💯
We break it all down with clear definitions, real-life examples, and a few laughs along the way. Don’t miss this episode—it’s giving main character energy!
🔑 What You'll Learn:
10 trending slang words every English learner should know in 2025
10 classic American slang expressions still used today
Fun and practical examples to help you sound more natural
How to use slang to connect with native speakers
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If you enjoyed this episode, hit that follow button, leave a review, and share it with your friends!
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