This week we talk about some quite interesting hypotheticals along with dream houses. Don't forget to like and share! My books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.%20S.%20Gholson/author/B07SM8YQX2 Website: http://everyweekenglish.tilda.ws/ https://everyweekenglish.buzzsprout.com/share Support the show

I go over 2nd conditionals and housing! Vocab: Attic, Balcony, Basement, Chimney, Fireplace, Mantle, Gate, Ground floor, First floor, Path, Roof, Steps, Terrace, Patio, Deck, Floor, Wall, Ceiling, Cozy, Spacious. Don't forget to like and share! My books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.%20S.%20Gholson/author/B07SM8YQX2 Website: http://everyweekenglish.tilda.ws/ https://everyweekenglish.buzzsprout.com/share Support the show

I talk about Education vocab and my education in the States. Vocab: Boarding School = school where students live Degree - a diploma in a subject Head = principal or person in charge of a lower school Nursery- kindergarten = ages 4-6 students school Primary- elementary school = ages 7-12 students school Private = paid for school Pupils- students = kids who are studying at an institution or school Secondary- high school = ages 13-18 school State- public = school paid for by your taxes Terms- se...

This week I cover some Social Media questions, and go through the grammar of modals and first conditionals. 1. Swan Song Meaning: The last piece of work of an artist before his/her death. To die with some grand achievement. Example: Misty Mountain Hop was Led Zepplin’s swan song. 2. Wild Goose Chase/hunt Meaning: Futile (meaningless) Chase Example: Catching the two thieves together on a jam-packed road was no less than a wild goose chase for the policeman. 3. Bury the Hatchet Meaning: Endi...

This week I talk my experiences in Dubai, movie vocabulary, and passive tense. 1. Beating Around the Bush Meaning: To talk about unnecessary things. Obscurate/to hint at something Example: When I asked my secretary about the missing file and documents, she was beating around the bush. 2. Be in a Tight Corner/spot. Meaning: Being in a difficult situation. Example: Radha’s low grades despite her constant efforts has put her in a very tight corner. 3. At the 11th Hour Meaning: At the exac...

I talk about Relationship vocab and used to + infinitive which are past habits that you no longer do. Vocab: classmate, close friend, colleague, couple, ex, fiancé, roommate, partner. Idioms: 1. Bite the bullet Meaning: To get something over with because it is inevitable. Example: Vik was diagnosed with second stage cancer but he didn’t want to get chemotherapy. By the will of his wife, he bit the bullet. 2. Go back to the drawing board Meaning: Start over. Example: It is not too late to go b...

This week I teach about sports nouns, verbs, and past tenses; plus talk about some superstitions! 1. The best thing since sliced bread Meaning: A really good invention. Example: Bluetooth is officially the best thing since sliced bread. 2. Bite off more than you can chew Meaning: Take on a difficult work that is beyond your capabilities. Example: Andrew told his boss that he will triple the sales but in reality, he bit off more than he can chew and now all of us are in trou...

This week I talk about abilities and tips + tricks to learning a new language! Idioms: 1. Like a cakewalk Meaning: So easy task. Example: Everyone took hours to write the code but Adam did it like a cakewalk. 2. Throw caution to the wind Meaning: Take a risk. Example: The caretaker threw caution to the wind by taking a sick baby outside. 3. The whole nine yards Meaning: Everything, all the way. Example: I want to know everything there is to know about this merger, the whole...

This week I interview a wonderful student who jumped from Intermediate level to excel at Upper Intermediate 2. She has had a wonderful career as a civil servant in Latvia and speaks three languages. Idioms: 1. Rain on someone’s parade Meaning: To spoil a moment. Example: He told his wife that he doesn’t want to rain on her parade, but they had to shift their vacation dates. 2. Take a rain check Meaning: Postpone a plan. Example: He asked me whether I would like to have din...

This episode I go through some common Western manners as well as the grammar of Obligations and the vocab of Phone Language. Idioms: 1. Look before you leap Meaning: Calculate the risks before advancing towards a possibility. Example: You can’t just sell all of your shares when the market is low, look before you leap, Trump is coming tomorrow, it is possible the shares will grow. 2. On thin ice Meaning: In a precarious or risky situation. Example: Andy played hooky from work for a week sayin...

This episode I talk about the grammar of Articles, Prepositions, and Men vs. Women. Idioms: 1. Crying Wolf Meaning: To ask for help when you don’t need it. Example: You have cried Wolf so many times that no one believes you now. 2. Palm off Meaning: Pass off something as genuine when it is spurious. Example: This shopkeeper always palms off old stock to the customers. 3. Has bigger fish to fry Meaning: Has more important work to do. Example: Please don’t bother me today with any calls, I have...

This episode I go through Transportation Vocab as well as the grammar of comparatives and superlatives. Idioms: 1. To not see the wood for the trees Meaning: To be so involved in trivial matters that you don’t get the important facts. Example: He always argues on the silliest topics, it’s like he can’t see wood for the trees. 2. Lose your marbles Meaning: To go insane. Example: Our mailman has lost his marbles, every day he drops Mr. Smith’s mail on our door. 3. Straight from the Horse’s mou...

This episode I talk about Charity, Strong Adjectives, and Present Perfect for vs. since. 1. Go the extra mile, almsgiving/tradition/prayer Meaning: To make an extra effort. Example: He was willing to go the extra mile for the love of his life, Mia. 2. Snug as a bug in a rug Meaning: Warm and cozy. Example: The baby looks as snug as a bug in a rug next to her mother. 3. Step up your game Meaning: To start performing better Example: Jennifer better step up her game if she wants to make big in ...

This episode I cover various things money related as well as money vocab and present perfect! Vocab: worth, borrow, afford, charge, cost, earn, inherit, invest, lend, owe, raise, save, waste, bill, budget, insurance, loan, check, mortgage, salary, tax Idioms: 1. Give it a whirl Meaning: To give something a try. Example: I am absolutely terrified of skydiving, but I think once in my life, I will give it a whirl. 4. Fish out of water Meaning: To be out of your comfort zone. Example: Tom f...

In this episode I go over some valuable personality vocab and talk a bit about my family! Idioms: 1. Easier said than done Meaning: Not as easy as it appears to be. Example: Listen, losing weight is easier said than done, many people lack commitment. 2. Break a leg Meaning: Saying good luck to someone. Example: Hey Barry, it’s time for you to get on the stage and present your monologue, break a leg. 3. Up a creek without a paddle Meaning: In an unlucky situation. Example: ...

This episode I talk all things food related as well as Present Simple and Action vs. Non action verbs. Sayings: "There are only ten minutes in the life of a pear when it's perfect to eat." - Ralph Waldo Emerson "Life is a combination of magic and pasta." - Federico Fellini "One day I'm going to make the onion cry." - Uknown "Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." - Miles Kington "A party without cake is just a meeting." - Julia Child "A balanced ...

This episode I discuss in more detail my travels around the world. Idioms: Hook, line, and sinker = to accept something wholeheartedly Resting on your laurels = to use previous accomplishments to justify yourself Bear a grudge = to think badly about someone for something bad they did to you Travel words with go: Abroad, away for the weekend, camping, by bus (car...), walk, holiday/vacation, out, sightseeing, skiing/walking/swimming... Don't forget to like and share! My books: https://ww...

This episode I interview another very special person: my father. He's had a long time of work in government looking at other people's inventions to approve or deny them. He's looked at some wacky inventions and had some crazy interactions! Idioms used: Fair and Square = Being direct and fair Having an Ace up your sleeve = holding a secret advantage A Black Sheep = Being a disgrace to a group Support the show

This week we have a very special guest: My mom, Laura Gholson! She worked at the Pentagon for around thirty years and has traveled all over the USA. Idioms used: Don't cry over spilt milk = don't regret things you can't change. Every cloud has a silver lining = there's always something positive to be found even in a bad situation. Beside yourself with joy = extremely happy. https://everyweekenglish.buzzsprout.com/share https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.-S.-Gholson/author/B07SM8YQX...

We have another incredible guest, one whom my wife has called a friend for over a decade, Masha (Maria) "Bubbles". She has travelled to over twenty different countries from Switzerland in the mountains, to Japan in the city. She tells about her experience learning English and its usefulness, as well as her reviews of fancy restaurants and which countries are her favorites. Idioms used: In for a penny, in for a pound = once you've invested something, you want to see i...