
The Vocab Man - Fluent Vocabulary
Join the English learning journey with the English learner Daniel Goodson. Learn more vocabulary and get (more) fluent in English by listening to The Vocab Man!
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Nov 19, 2020 • 3min
#42 - Give it a go! Try it!
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Oct 29, 2020 • 4min
#41 - Schadenfreude
The hosts explore the concept of Schadenfreude, discussing its German origins and its presence during the 2008 financial crisis. They also explore the meaning of Schadenfreude and its significance in deriving pleasure from others' troubles, particularly in the context of President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis.

Oct 25, 2020 • 4min
#40 - Don't take no for an answer - I won't take no for an answer
In this podcast, Rachel dos authorizes the crane to be lowered, while Dr. Lehman provides an assessment on the judge. They discuss the phrase 'to take no for an answer' and its significance in persistently trying to make someone agree, with examples from 'The Wolf of Wall Street'.

Oct 20, 2020 • 3min
#39 - To go by the book - with Special Guest Ahmad from Senegal and the computer voice
In this episode, the guest, Ahmad from Senegal, discusses the phrase 'to go by the book' and its meaning. They explore how people in science and math tend to be studious and stick to the rules. Personal experiences and anecdotes are shared, and the host introduces the computer voice taking over.

Oct 16, 2020 • 3min
#38 - Two peas in a pod - Idiom
The hosts discuss the idiom 'two peas in a pod' to describe similarities; they compare wine and food. They also touch on the idiom 'touch base' and share personal experiences. The chapter includes a promotion for LuckyLand Slides and cash prizes.

Oct 9, 2020 • 4min
#37 - A stitch in time saves nine - Proverb
In this podcast, the host discusses the importance of following rules and taking action to prevent negative consequences. They explore the meaning and origin of the idiom 'a stitch in time saves nine' and emphasize the importance of addressing problems early on. They also discuss related proverbs and the practice of stitching clothing.

Oct 3, 2020 • 4min
#36 - To put someone on the spot - with Ahmad from Senegal
Guest Ahmad from Senegal discusses the expression 'to put someone on the spot' and shares a story about trying to put Obama on the spot with a question about taxes.

Sep 30, 2020 • 4min
#35 - Batshit crazy
The podcast explores the meaning and origins of the expression 'bad shit crazy', cautioning about its vulgarity. The host shares a listener's request and reads the top definition from Urban Dictionary, ending with a recommendation for vocabulary improvement.

Sep 26, 2020 • 3min
#34 - A hell of a... Idiom (informal)
Transcript:e's investing hell of a lot of resources and money and manpower, everything international military industrial complex.Be aware, guys, the idiom we are covering this time is informal and somewhat impolite so take care when you're using the expression, but that doesn't hinder Obama to use this expression.As he says, this seems like a hell of a fuss. Over something that happened 50 years ago, hell of a... is used to make a statement more forceful. This seems like a hell of a fuss.So a hell of a fast means a lot of excitement or a lot of disturbance, confusion et cetera. I mean, we need to have... he has a grea haircut... I mean, he has a hell of a haircut, um,once again, but this time at the slower pace, uh, I mean, we, he has a great haircut . By the way you are listening to the vocal man. I am supposed to be there, woke up, man. But my name is Daniel Goodson. Thanks for tuning in. Yeah. Yeah. I could have to say that was a good point. Charles you'll be scored. Well, I don't agree with it, but that was a hell of a good point. You just made. Yeah.Could have to say, you know, that was a good point, Charles, you scored well, I don't agree with it, but that was a hell of a good point. You just made. By the way as always, you can read along while you're listening to the Vocab man, that way you can catch the vocabulary. You didn't understand. Yeah. He's he's uh, he's, he's, he's a hell of a guy anyway.I'm probably not a hell of an English learner but I'm giving my best here and hopefully I can share my knowledge with you guys. Because together it's more fun to learn English. El Paso's front door, his name, Frank Mitch senior. He had to be the most important staff member go pass. I've ever had. He got this club off the ground, got it through the depression and, and got it into modern day. It was just a hell of a guy. If you listen to the vocal man on a regular basis, one thing is for sure that we are going to speak a hell of a lot better. At least you will be able to understand things it's betterin terms of identifying what we're up against. If you could start to move that, to identify what you're up against, you're going to do things a hell of a lot better. If we can even take it one step further and..in terms of identifying what we're up against. If you could start to move that, to identify what you're up against, you're going to do things a hell of a lot better. If we can even take it one step further and...So let's take our English one step further and. Practice practice, practice. I hope you could enjoy this episode of the Vocab man. This was the expression, a hell of a... thank you very much.And bye.

Sep 19, 2020 • 3min
#33 - Down the rabbit hole - Going down the rabbit hole
Short episode. This time without transcript, sorry guys!
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