

Speak English with Tiffani Podcast
Teacher Tiffani
Welcome to the Speak English with Tiffani podcast. A podcast especially created for Intermediate and Advanced English learners. In this podcast, you will learn the specific English tips and tricks that will make you a better English speaker! This podcast will take your English ability to the next level and help you to be more confident and more fluent when you Speak English. Are you ready? Well then, let’s jump right in!
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May 19, 2021 • 30min
142 : English Vocabulary and Expressions - Domesticated, Playful, The cat is out of the bag, and Hold your horses
Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode142 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 animals. 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 | The Think in English PackageTODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================DomesticatedMeaning: An animal that is tame and kept as a pet or on a farm.Sentence 1: Even when kept as pets, domesticated tigers are still wild animals and should not be kept in the home.Sentence 2: Cats and dogs are domesticated animals and are well suited to live in a home.Sentence 3: In 1998, Ross Gellar attempted to bring a domesticated monkey into his apartment.PlayfulMeaning: To enjoy playing aroundSentence 1: Briton is an old dog, but he is still extremely playfulSentence 2: Dice, a cat, loves a playful romp with the rubber ball her owner purchased for her.Sentence 3: Lion cubs are playful creatures and wrestle for hours with their siblings in the wild.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================The cat is out of the bagMeaning: The unintentional revealing of something that was previously a secret.Sentence 1: I wanted my mother's present to be a secret, but my sister let the cat out of the bag.Sentence 2: We tried to keep the party a surprise for my mother but my sister let the cat out of the bag.Sentence 3: After waking up, Brad let the cat out of the bag about Victor firing Nick from Newman Enterprises.Hold your horsesMeaning: Wait a minute; keep coolSentence 1: We haven't quite finished, hold your horses.Sentence 2: I just told him to hold his horses for a few minutes while I got things ready.Sentence 3: Hold your horses! We’ll leave in a minute or twoGET YOUR Package | The Think in English Package

May 17, 2021 • 32min
141 : English Vocabulary and Expressions - Carnivore, Predator, Can't teach an old dog new tricks, and The elephant in the room
Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode141 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 animals. 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 Pass an English Interview TODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================CarnivoreMeaning: An organism that eats other animals for foodSentence 1: The piraña is a carnivorous fish found in the Amazon River. Sentence 2: Pitcher plants and venus fly traps are carnivorous plants that eat bugs and other small animals.Sentence 3: Humans are not considered carnivores because they eat plants and other animals.PredatorMeaning: Living by seizing or taking prey; a person that ruthlessly exploits othersSentence 1: When swimming in the ocean, many are afraid because sharks are natural predators in them.Sentence 2: In business, he behaves in a predacious manner and is willing to do anything to make money.Sentence 3: The lion is a predator for the gazelle.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Can't teach an old dog new tricksMeaning: If a person is used to something a particular way, it is difficult for them to change.Sentence 1: Bill is so stubborn and obstinate. I guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks.Sentence 2: My mother refuses to learn how to use Netflix because she is adamant that you can't teach an old dog new tricks.Sentence 3: Although you can't teach an old dog new tricks, you can help them learn by building on their already formed habits.The elephant in the roomMeaning: An obvious problem that is being ignoredSentence 1: There was a lot of tension after the meeting because they refused to acknowledge the elephant in the room.Sentence 2: Paul, why are you avoiding the elephant in the room?Sentence 3: Financing schools has become a problem about equal to having an elephant in the living room. It’s so big you just can’t ignore it.GET YOUR Ebook | How To Pass an English Interview

May 12, 2021 • 33min
140 : English Vocabulary and Expressions - Foster, Prefer, Birth Parent, and Attachment Parenting
Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode140 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 adoption. 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 English"TODAY'S ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS======================================Foster Meaning: To bring up a child that is not your own; to encourage or promote developmentSentence 1: I enjoy fostering creativity in children and adults.Sentence 2: It is important to foster kindness in everyone you meet.Sentence 3: Although sometimes difficult, fostering a child in your home can be rewarding.Prefer Meaning: Involving preference or partialitySentence 1: The employer prefers English speaking studentsSentence 2: Many adoptive parents prefer to adopt infantsSentence 3: The car dealer prefers his son and his new car that costs much less than any other car.TODAY'S ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS======================================Birth parent Meaning: The birth parent of an adoptive childSentence 1: I wish I could meet my birth parents.Sentence 2: We are in an open adoption so his birth parents visit our home every Christmas.Sentence 3: My birth parents gave me life, but my adoptive mom is the only one I consider to be my mother.Attachment parentingMeaning: a way of caring for children that gives a lot of importance to parents and their baby or small child being physically and emotionally closeSentence 1: I subscribe to attachment parenting because I never want to be away from my daughter.Sentence 2: Attachment parenting can eventually lead to helicopter parenting if parents are not emotionally mature.Sentence 3: Because adoptive parents did not get to experience the 9-month pregnancy, many use attachment parenting techniques such as skin to skin to bond with their adopted child.GET YOUR Ebook | "How To Make Long Sentences In English"

May 10, 2021 • 43min
139 : Topical English | "Ethics" Part 1
Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode139 for show notes and the LIVE video link for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Teacher Julie about "ethics". This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.NEW WORDS & EXPRESSIONS IN THIS EPISODE======================================Insightful"Open to interpretation"Love languageAct of serviceEye-opening conversationsPractice what you preachEthicalStay out of it (Challenges in other relationships)Ill intentionsProvide for your familyBreak the cycleTake someone into custodySolitary confinementLittle white liesI didn't have the heart to...UpbringingGet roped in with the wrong crowdPeer pressureWoundedImprove your vocabulary and fluency by learning how to properly use each of the expressions from today's episode. Click the link below:Weekly English WordsJOIN the Speak English with Tiffani Academy

May 5, 2021 • 27min
138 : Topical English | "Environmental Problems" Part 2
Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode138 for show notes and the LIVE video link for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, I continue my conversation with Teacher Julie about "environmental problems". This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.NEW WORDS & EXPRESSIONS IN THIS EPISODE======================================Drop people off on the wayWalking distanceCommon practiceBus lane / Carpool laneRush hourPark and rideHealth-consciousMake conscious decisionsVersatileSpring cleaningAccumulateTherapeuticOCD / I'm not OCDHighly unlikelyDesignated driverImprove your vocabulary and fluency by learning how to properly use each of the expressions from today's episode. Click the link below:Weekly English WordsJOIN the Speak English with Tiffani Academy

May 3, 2021 • 37min
137 : Topical English | "Environmental Problems" Part 1
Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode137 for show notes and the LIVE video link for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Teacher Julie about "environmental problems". This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.NEW WORDS & EXPRESSIONS IN THIS EPISODE======================================Air pollutionHazyOvercastDetrimental effectsCarpoolManufacturing plantsBeyond your controlLitterRecycleA fineMakes your flesh crawlCompostPicketConscious line (H&M clothing line)Toss thingsSift through somethingDesignated placeCharadeTap waterIn the back of my mindHabitatHot topicClimate changeCloud seedingImprove your vocabulary and fluency by learning how to properly use each of the expressions from today's episode. Click the link below:Weekly English WordsJOIN the Speak English with Tiffani Academy

Apr 28, 2021 • 25min
136 : Topical English | "Entrepreneurs" Part 2
Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode136 for show notes and the LIVE video link for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, I continue my conversation with Teacher Julie about "entrepreneurs". This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.NEW WORDS & EXPRESSIONS IN THIS EPISODE======================================CompensatePlateau"Put in the work""Return on your investment"Budget for somethingMuster up the courageSense of securityPut out fires"Hold you back"Steady paycheck"Follow the crowd"ShortageBusiness is boomingDie outWildly successfulPursueBack to the drawing boardImprove your vocabulary and fluency by learning how to properly use each of the expressions from today's episode. Click the link below:Weekly English WordsJOIN the Speak English with Tiffani Academy

Apr 26, 2021 • 45min
135 : Topical English | "Entrepreneurs" Part 1
Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode135 for show notes and the LIVE video link for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Teacher Julie about "entrepreneurs". This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.NEW WORDS & EXPRESSIONS IN THIS EPISODE====================================== Risky "Get the ball rolling" Pep talk Entrepreneurial venture "Baby steps" Lucrative "Calculated risk" "Take risks blindly" Absurd Inkling "Push boundaries" Have a fair amount of something Innovative "It will pay off" Hustler Side hustle Job security Steady work Torn between the two Take off - Online schools are taking off Stand out Working mindlessly A step ahead Bounce ideas off each other Jump on the bandwagon Forward-thinking TraitImprove your vocabulary and fluency by learning how to properly use each of the expressions from today's episode. Click the link below:Weekly English WordsJOIN the Speak English with Tiffani Academy

Apr 21, 2021 • 27min
134 : Topical English | "Emails" Part 2
Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode134 for show notes and the LIVE video link for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, I continue my conversation with Teacher Julie about "emails". This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.NEW WORDS & EXPRESSIONS IN THIS EPISODE======================================Compose / ComposingIn the midstRefer back to somethingPolitical viewsAgree to disagreeElephant in the roomConfidentialOne way or anotherReach a conclusionProceedConfront someoneTurn something/someone downIrritationYou're getting on my last nerveHave the nerve to do somethingConveySwitch it upAll jokes asideImprove your vocabulary and fluency by learning how to properly use each of the expressions from today's episode. Click the link below:Weekly English WordsJOIN the Speak English with Tiffani Academy

Apr 19, 2021 • 37min
133 : Topical English | "Emails" Part 1
Visit SpeakEnglishWithTiffani.com/Episode133 for show notes and the LIVE video link for this podcast episode.In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Teacher Julie about "emails". This episode will give you the vocabulary and expressions you need to speak fluently in English about this topic.NEW WORDS & EXPRESSIONS IN THIS EPISODE======================================Spam emailTemplatesActing up (Hotmail started acting up)A blessing and a cursePrivacy policyThe rest is historyEmail threadSentimentalDoodlingCalligraphyHeartfeltLeaving for goodSensitive information (Sensitive subject/topic)EstablishmentFraudulent purchaseWe were going back and forthReliveHard conversationLose your train of thoughtA period of rockiness / rocky periodPut things out thereBlow off steamBe calculatedHit a nerveMisconstrueThe tone of your emailImprove your vocabulary and fluency by learning how to properly use each of the expressions from today's episode. Click the link below:Weekly English WordsJOIN the Speak English with Tiffani Academy