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Send me a message!Do I have a weird thing about pickles? Possibly. Depends on who you ask. In this episode, I share 5 things about me that maybe you didn't already know--about my languages, about my hobbies, my dog, and more!Want the transcript for this episode? Get it here!Support the show

Send me a message!In this episode, we talk about ways to ask about the weather and to talk about it, including a common idiom that talks about rain using cats and dogs.Support the show

Send me a message!Talking about time can be as easy as 4:20 or as difficult as explaining the meaning of "next." In this episode, I ask some of my friends how they talk about time.Support the show

Send me a message!"I don't understand" is a solid way to tell someone you don't understand what they are saying. However, there are plenty of other options for you, including the flexible word "get." Support the show

Send me a message!Did you know that saying "goodbye" can sometimes sound abrupt and unfriendly? There are a lot of different ways native English speakers end a conversation. There are even some funny, silly ways we say goodbye. This episode discusses a bunch of different ways to say goodbye to someone.Support the show

Send me a message!Greeting someone can be very important because it sets the mood for the conversation. How many different ways do you know how to say "hello"? How many ways do you know how to say "how are you"? In this episode, we explore some options so you can express yourself more authentically.Support the show

Send me a message!Go beyond your textbook and learn authentic alternatives to common phrases! Let's make your English sound real!Support the show