Daily Easy English Expression Podcast

Today’s expression and dialog: a token American   That guy is really fat.   And look at him eating that hotdog!   He’s a token American. We really need to change our diet~   When you think of America...what comes to mind? Apple pie? Baseball? Cars? Rock music? Rap music? Batman? Hamburgers? Hot dogs? What else?!! These are all "token images" or "token foods" you can find in America! But what is a "token American"? Sometimes that image might be good...sometimes it might be bad! What about in YOUR country? What is a token person in your country? What's a token food? To find out how to use "token" in this sense, please listen to today's podcast! Have a SUPER Friday!! TGIF!   Coach Shane   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:     Today's Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST is UP and READY for YOU!! #LearnEnglish #ESL #Twinglish

Today’s expression and dialog: a solid background in   Why do you think you’re good for the job?   I’ve got a solid background in programming.   What about people skills? I was class president three different times.   If you want to be an expert at something, if you REALLY want to master something, you need to have a SOLID background. They say that it requires 10,000 hours of practice to become an expert. Have you invested that much time into something? It sounds like a lot of time, but as you grow older, you realize it's not that difficult AND you realize it is REALLY important! If you are NOT yet investing that time, start today! An hour a day will give you 10,000 hours in about 30 years. Don't be scared!! Be determined. Then you will ACQUIRE today's expression!   Have a super day!     Today's Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST is UP and READY for YOU!! #LearnEnglish #ESL #Twinglish   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Cli

Today’s expression and dialog: a perfect mix of A and B   How would you describe Coach Shane’s DDM?   A perfect mix of education and entertainment.   So, his classes are fun? Fun and beneficial. I’ve learned SO much!   I make the best chicken salads. It's a perfect mix of seasoned chicken and fresh vegetables. My health drink is also excellent! It's a perfect mix of tart cherry juice and organic sugar. Really!! Do you see the pattern I used? SOMETHING is a perfect mix of A and B. It's a very easy-to-understand pattern, but have you ever used it? Well, now is your chance. Think about something that you like which is a "perfect mix/combination of A and B"! I'm eagerly awaiting your examples! Share them on Facebook (ESLCoachShane), Twitter (@coachshane) and Google Plus (Let's Master English)!     See you!!     Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTub

Today’s expression and dialog: puts a smile on my face   What puts a smile on your face? My students!         Really? Yeah! They learn so much and they use it! They’re great!   Let's see...fresh coffee. Flowers. Watching rabbits in the park. Watching my cats play. Biting into a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. Finishing house chores. Making my super energy drink. Finishing all of my work for the day. Reading your comments. Hearing my students say "I got it!" All of those things have ONE THING IN COMMON... They ALL put a smile on my face.^^ What puts a smile on your face? Not only diamond rings and funny comedians! What about the small things? Think about it and share! Have a SUPER week and I hope you smile a lot^^     Coach Shane     Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:     Today's Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST is UP and

Today’s expression and dialog: to water down   I like that Japanese scientist.   Michio Kaku? Why him?   He knows how to water down difficult subjects. That’s true. He’s good at explaining things.   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:     Today's Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST is UP and READY for YOU!! #LearnEnglish #ESL #Twinglish

Today’s expression and dialog: freebies   I love shopping at Ralph’s Beauty Store.   Why?   They always give out great freebies.   Like what? Lotions and cotton balls! Even nail polish!   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:     Today's Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST is UP and READY for YOU!! #LearnEnglish #ESL #Twinglish

Today’s expression and dialog: to tide someone over   Hey, John, I know you’ve been having some tough times.   Yeah, it hasn’t been easy.   Well, take this. This should tide you over for the next month. Rick!! Thank you SO much. This means so much to me.   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:  

Today’s expression and dialog: to get through ~    I don’t know if I’m gonna get through the day.   Are you that stressed? Can I help?   Would you please pick up the kids from school?   You bet! And I’ll pick up some chicken for dinner. Oh…thank you SO much.   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:  

Today’s expression and dialog: no pun intended   Oh no!   What happened?   I spilled maple syrup on my keyboard!!!   Ooh—now that’s a sticky situation. No pun intended~ Ha-ha-ha   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:  

Today’s expression and dialog: a sticky situation   I think I saw Becky’s boyfriend with another woman.   Are you sure?   Yeah…he was kissing her.   Oh my god! Did you tell Becky, yet? No! This is a very sticky situation. The woman was Becky’s roommate!   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:  

Today’s expression and dialog: nerd versus geek   John is such a nerd.   No, he’s more of a geek.   What’s the difference? John is overly confident and extroverted!   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:     Today's Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST is UP and READY for YOU!! #LearnEnglish #ESL #Twinglish

Today’s expression and dialog: to be thick-skinned (tough-skinned)   My professor is SO mean to me. He always criticizes my writing.   You need to be more thick-skinned.   But he NEVER likes my work. He’s making you a better writer. Don’t get emotional.   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:     Today's Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST is UP and READY for YOU!! #LearnEnglish #ESL #Twinglish

Today’s expression and dialog: Save my spot!   Are you okay?   Oh man...I’ve really gotta go to the bathroom. Could you save my spot?   Sure, no problem. Oh, thanks. I’ll be back quick!   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:     Today's Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST is UP and READY for YOU!! #LearnEnglish #ESL #Twinglish

Today’s expression and dialog: to cut in line   Uh, did you just cut in line?   Oh, there’s a line here?   Yeah! The end of the line is way back there. Oh…sorry~   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:  

Today’s expression and dialog: a retrospective   Are you going to Picasso’s retrospective?   Where is it?   At MoMA. I’m going on Friday. Great. I’d love to go with you.   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:  

Today’s expression and dialog: First World problems   Look at this! My coffee’s only 4/5ths full!   First World problems…         Well, it’s true! I paid for a full cup! At least you have the luxury of buying gourmet coffee!   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:  

Today’s expression and dialog: to nip it in the bud   I think I’m gonna get that Caramel Macchiato. That was really good yesterday.   No, you better nip that in the bud?   Why? You’ll get addicted! All that sugar~ Stay away or you’ll get fat.   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:  

Today’s expression and dialog: to be engaged   Why do you like Coach Shane’s English lessons?   He keeps me engaged.   What? You’re getting married to Coach Shane?! WOW!!! No! He keeps me interested!!!   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:  

Today’s expression and dialog: to run ragged   My new schedule is running me ragged.   Pretty tough?   I’m busy from 7am to 7pm non-stop! Wow! Don’t work too hard~   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel:  

Today’s expression and dialog: a Sunday driver   Come on.   Relax. We’ve got time.   I hate these Sunday drivers. Relax! Don’t cause an accident.   Please subscribe on iTunes and get this podcast EVERY DAY! Support Coach Shane by giving $1 a month! Our sponsors: Click on JOIN CLASSES and get ALL the information! (Get a free AUDIO BOOK!) Our YouTube channel: