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Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode161 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of cleanliness. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCE"English With Tiffani" AppTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Pristine Meaning: Clean and fresh as new; spotless; unspoiledSentence 1: I love visiting Fran. Her house is pristine.Sentence 2: When I get back home, I want the house clean. Make sure it's pristine.Sentence 3: Gina would rather have an unclean house than one in pristine condition.Messy Meaning: Untidy or dirtySentence 1: Margo's house is so messy, I cannot fathom eating there.Sentence 2: His car is messy and has trash all over the seatsSentence 3: She hates a messy kitchen and makes sure to clean every night before bed.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Spruce up Meaning: To make (someone or something) look cleaner, neater, or more attractiveSentence 1: The party was at eight so Ian decided to spruce up before the guests arrived.Sentence 2: Alan had a big presentation at work but asked Cindy for help to spruce it up and make it more enticing for the viewers.Sentence 3: My hair was a mess but I made a quick appointment to spruce it up before my big date.Pigpen Meaning: An extremely dirty or untidy room or areaSentence 1: The children had toys all over the floor making the apartment look like a pigpen.Sentence 2: My car is a pigpen. I have old coffee mugs and candy wrappers everywhere.Sentence 3: As a mom, Elena did not allow her home to become a pigpen. Each night before bed, her children had to clean up their mess.GET YOUR Resource | "English With Tiffani" App

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode160 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of childhood. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEPackage | Master English TipsTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Infantile Meaning: Of or relating to infants or infancy; suitable to or characteristic of an infant.Sentence 1: The infantile behavior of the boy made me question his maturity.Sentence 2: Susan's behavior was infantile, even though she was already ten years old.Sentence 3: Richard and his friends played infantile board games every Saturday night.Adolescence Meaning: the stage of life (of a young person) in the process of developing from a child into an adult.Sentence 1: Adolescence is difficult because one is still a child yet in the beginning stages of adulthood.Sentence 2: In adolescence, many suffer from skin problems such as acne.Sentence 3: In adolescence, many feel alone and misunderstood.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Child's play Meaning: An easy taskSentence 1: Karen was excited about the new account because she had done work like this before. It was definitely going to be child's play.Sentence 2: If you’re not confident at cooking, I have a really simple recipe for tomato soup. It’s child’s play.Sentence 3: The new computer system is child’s play. I learned how to use it in a couple of hours.Sleep like a baby Meaning: Sleeping very wellSentence 1: I have very restful nights because I can really sleep like a baby.Sentence 2: After getting a full night's rest, I am so grateful for being able to sleep like a baby.Sentence 3: Mindy had a difficult few weeks with insomnia. She wished she could sleep like a baby, if only for one night.GET YOUR Resource | Package | Master English Tips

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode159 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of childhood. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEPackage | Master English TipsTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Minor Meaning: a person who is under 18; lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance.Sentence 1: The movie was funny, but it was unfit for minors.Sentence 2: A minor should not smoke because smoking reduces physical growth.Sentence 3: The nightclub was shut down for selling alcohol to a minor.Kid Meaning: a child or young personSentence 1: The kid got into trouble for painting on the walls of the church.Sentence 2: As soon as we got home, Jake went straight to bed. The poor kid was tired from a long day at school.Sentence 3: My sister is married to a kid named Mikey.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================New kid on the block Meaning: Someone who is new to a place or organizationSentence 1: When I moved to New York at 7 years old, I was the new kid on the block.Sentence 2: Peter was the new kid on the block, he had only been with the company for 6 months.Sentence 3: Realizing I was the new kid on the block at work, I was determined to prove myself.Wet behind the ears Meaning: to be found inexperienced; having little to no experience.Sentence 1: Still a teenager, Tim was still wet behind the ears when it came to dating.Sentence 2: He is a nice young fellow but a bit wet behind the ears.Sentence 3: Sydelle was eight and excited about cooking her first meal, even though she was wet behind the ears.GET YOUR Resource | Package | Master English Tips

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/5-ways-to-study-english-with-a-partner for show notes for this podcast episode.By watching this video lesson, you will learn 5 easy ways to study English with your partner (online or in-person).ENGLISH RESOURCE: "English With Tiffani App"Download the Android versionDownload the Apple versionMY FREE ENGLISH RESOURCES:Ebook | Top 3 English Resources Used By Americans In Real LifeEbook | 1,000 English Words & Expressions

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode158 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of charity. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEMembership | Weekly English WordsTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Endow Meaning: Provide with a quality, ability, or asset.Sentence 1: Samson, a biblical character, was endowed with physical strength.Sentence 2: He begged God to endow him with riches and wealth to impress his neighbors.Sentence 3: Julian was endowed with a great sense of humor.Beneficence Meaning: The quality or state of doing or producing goodSentence 1:They thanked God for His beneficence.Sentence 2: Dr. Peter is a religious leader whose beneficence is felt by all who meet him.Sentence 3: My mother was admired for her beneficence.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================A do-gooder Meaning: A well-meaning but unrealistic or interfering philanthropist or reformer.Sentence 1: At best they were seen as well-meaning do-gooders and at worst inept meddlers.Sentence 2: The do-gooders continued to protest despite reports of flooding in that the case was solved.Sentence 3: Anna was a do-gooder and traveled the world to help poor children, but she knew very little about their needs.A world of good Meaning: Something that makes you feel very happy or healthySentence 1: After not getting much rest, a good night's sleep would do me a world of good.Sentence 2: Providing access to running water could do the village a world of good.Sentence 3: The family knew that a vacation would do them a world of good.GET YOUR Resource | Membership | Weekly English Words

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode157 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of charity. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEMembership | Weekly English WordsTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Mission Meaning: The vocation or calling of a religious organization, especially a Christian one, to go out into the world and spread its faith.Sentence 1: I served on a mission to improve water supply to small towns in America.Sentence 2: Greenleaf is a wonderful mission organization that helps young women become more financially secure.Sentence 3: Although charitable giving is important, working as a missionary on the mission field is also important.Philanthropy Meaning: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.Sentence 1: Many colleges receive donations from philanthropic institutions.Sentence 2: Lily had philanthropic interests and enjoyed donating to unknown artists.Sentence 3: The list of his honors and achievements was exceeded only by his philanthropic connections and contributions.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Kill with kindness Meaning: To cause discomfort to someone by treating him or her in a way that is extremely kind or helpfulSentence 1: If someone is rude to you, don't be rude back. Kill them with kindness.Sentence 2: Instead of returning the insult, you might try killing her with kindness.Sentence 3: Take the high road, kill them with kindness.Random acts of kindness Meaning: Giving gifts to strangers or friends unexpectedlySentence 1: Sharon was having a bad day so she decided to perform a random act of kindness by paying for a person's groceries.Sentence 2: When on the highway, I like to do random acts of kindness and pay the toll for the person behind me.Sentence 3: The city council deemed June 29th as a day for random acts of kindness.GET YOUR Resource | Membership | Weekly English Words

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode156 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of challenges. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEMembership | Weekly English WordsTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Dissent Meaning: A strong difference of opinion on a particular subject, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief.Sentence 1: Almost all of the judges agreed, however, one conservative dissented.Sentence 2: When the time came to approve the proposal, there were one or two voices of dissent.Sentence 3: There was very little room for dissent or different points of view.Remonstrate Meaning: to complain to someone or about somethingSentence 1: If he attempted to remonstrate with Sheila he probably received a rude or angry reply!Sentence 2: I went to the boss to remonstrate against the new rules.Sentence 3: The editor remonstrated with Kevin about the inaccuracies in the story.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Last resort Meaning: the only option leftSentence 1: I really wanted to attend the conference but ended up missing my flight which was my last resort.Sentence 2: Experts say warning labels are the last resort when a hazard can't be designed out of a product.Sentence 3: As a last resort, teachers could always open an online classroom with their internet provider or school.Back against the wall Meaning: To have very serious problems that limit the ways in which you can act.Sentence 1: He owes money to everyone - he really has his back against the wall now.Sentence 2: We knew that with so little time and money left to finish the project we had our backs against the wall.Sentence 3: With her back against the wall, Sharon quickly answered the frantic phone call.GET YOUR Resource | Membership | Weekly English Words

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode155 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of challenges. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEMembership | Weekly English WordsTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Obstacle Meaning: Something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult.Sentence 1: Money seems to be an obstacle for many people.Sentence 2: When you encounter an obstacle, meditate and ask a more mature person for guidance.Sentence 3: Two large obstacles when beginning your own business are time and money.Mindset Meaning: A person's way of thinking and their opinions.Sentence 1: Having a fixed mindset and being inflexible is detrimental to one's personal growth.Sentence 2: Yuri changed her mindset after years of being close-minded.Sentence 3: It's extraordinary how hard it is to change the mindset of the public and the press.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Call into question Meaning: To cause doubt about somethingSentence 1: His integrity was called into question when the purse went missing.Sentence 2: My integrity has been called into question by people who have never spoken to me.Sentence 3: New evidence has called into question the testimony of this witness.Catch 22 Meaning: a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions.Sentence 1: He could not decide between either choice because it was a catch 22.Sentence 2: To get a job you need experience but you cannot get experience without getting a job. It's a catch 22.Sentence 3: Jamie felt like she was in a catch 22. If she went to work, she would need to pay for childcare. But if she didn't go back to work, she would have childcare but no money.GET YOUR Resource | Membership | Weekly English Words

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode154 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of cars. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEEbook | How To Make Long Sentences In EnglishTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Hybrid Meaning: a thing made by combining two different elements; a mixture.Sentence 1: Hybrids have their advantages and save users money on gasoline purchases.Sentence 2: The Toyota hybrid car, Prius, is my favorite fuel-efficient car.Sentence 3: If you do your homework, I'm sure you will find a hybrid that will fit your needs.Electric car Meaning: A car which is propelled by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in rechargeable batteries.Sentence 1: Electric cars are the cars of the future.Sentence 2: Paul enjoyed the financial benefits of having an electric car.Sentence 3: Sally's electric car provided safe transportation while reducing the environmental impact.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================A lemon Meaning: a person or thing that proves to be defective, imperfect, or unsatisfactory.Sentence 1: He purchased a used car, but it turned out to be a lemon.Sentence 2: John really enjoyed driving his lemon, even though it broke down every other day.Sentence 3: When her car worked, it was fun to let the convertible top down. Otherwise, it was a lemon.Crash and burn Meaning: to fail spectacularlySentence 1: I studied for hours but ended up crashing and burning.Sentence 2: In the restaurant business, new restaurants often crash and burn.Sentence 3: Although she was favored to win the downhill race, she crashed and burned on her first run.GET YOUR Resource | Ebook | How To Make Long Sentences In English

Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode153 for show notes for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, you will learn new English vocabulary words and expressions related to the topic of cars. You will also hear tons of real-life stories that will help you understand the words and expressions more. This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.TODAY'S ENGLISH RESOURCEEbook | How To Make Long Sentences In EnglishTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Automotive Meaning: relating to or concerned with motor vehicles.Sentence 1: The automotive industry struggled during the recession.Sentence 2: A mechanic works with automotive parts.Sentence 3: I am interested in automotive repair but I am not good with my hands.Self-driving Meaning: operating without the guidance of a human.Sentence 1: Google has a new self-driving car.Sentence 2: The news anchor announced a major accident on the highway because of a self-driving vehicle.Sentence 3: I would love to own a self-driving car because I could take naps when driving on long trips.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Put the brakes on Meaning: To stop or slow down the progress of somethingSentence 1: Upon failing the semester, Hanz decided to put the brakes on his medical school application.Sentence 2: Alex had to put the brakes on making dinner when the phone call came.Sentence 3: The family had to put the brakes on further spending because their father lost his job.Put the pedal to the metal Meaning: Floor it; to accelerate to top speed.Sentence 1: We are running late already so put the pedal to the metal.Sentence 2: James was going to have to put the pedal to the metal if he wanted to finish dinner on time for his wife's arrival.Sentence 3: Don't put the pedal to the metal. Take your time and allow the process to take its course.GET YOUR Resource | Ebook | How To Make Long Sentences In English