Winning English: Recent Episodes
Bill Poorman
Helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang words, and cultural references! Perfect for intermediate to advanced English language learners who want to take their skills to the next level.
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com
Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com
Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a focus on American culture by discussing Presidents’ Day. Plus, some slang words for “the boss”.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! This time, some idioms and vocabulary for the Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day holidays!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a focus on the plural of “you” and the many ways it can be expressed in American English.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, getting stuck in red tape and bureaucracy and seasonal moods.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a couple of stories - one about a very stressful Monday at work and another about a love story.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Today, a short story from the office.
But first - Please fill out this short survey about Winning English. I’m considering making some changes, and I’d like to know what you think of this service so far. Thank you in advance!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, the 50th edition of Winning English! I’ll cover some some words and phrases and some cultural traditions around anniversaries.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a story about two friends trying to make their way to the beach and avoid bad luck.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a story about getting really angry at work, and having a friend calm you down.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a story about interruption and forgetting, and common speech between two friends having lunch.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a short story about difficult times and having fun.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a short story about a business networking event. Plus, a personal reflection.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a variety of sayings and phrases to start off your new year.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
To celebrate the New Year, today I focus on words and sayings that deal with new beginnings.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Today, with the new year approaching, I have a focus on “ends”.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Today, some common Christmas season sayings.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Today, I do things a bit differently, by introducing some seasonal vocabulary, as well as a couple of phrases. And here is the video referenced in the podcast. Enjoy!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Today, I have a business conversation featuring several different idioms that you are likely to hear in business and casual contexts.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Today a focus on some common slang words and phrases.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Today a mix of idioms and slang words that I encountered in the just the last few days, both in personal conversations and in movies!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Today, a couple examples of what could be real conversations that use a lot of idioms and unusual words.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a story about a bad day at work, which prompts the use of a crude word. 😅
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today a focus on idioms and sayings that use body parts.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today a focus on some common slang words.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a focus on English words inspired by different technological developments.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a simulated business conversation. I’m sure you will hear these phrases at some point!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a special Thanksgiving edition.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today a focus on ways to talk about making and losing money.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community.
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a focus on mouth idioms.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a focus on relaxation words and phrases.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today’s theme for Winning English is phrases for times when we need to go faster or more slowly.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today a focus on focus and concentration.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, a focus on words and phrases for when deadlines are looming!
Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
A focus today on shorter words made up of letters from longer phrases. They’re known as initialisms and acronyms.
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Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, we focus on words and phrases for times when you could succeed or fail.
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Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
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Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at bill@winningenglish.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, the episode is all about making mistakes - and being forgiven. Make sure to read the newsletter, as well, to reinforce your learning!
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Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
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Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! I would strongly recommend that you read the newsletter today, too, to follow along. It will help with your learning.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Please make sure to read the newsletter, as well, to improve your learning.
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Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
To see people “pulling out all the stops” with Halloween decorations, see this article.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
To listen to the episode regarding “fell into my lap”, click here.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Today, our theme is “ball”.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
To read and listen to the story I reference in today’s episode, please click here.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com
Welcome to Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com
Welcome to Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
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Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
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Welcome to Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! Try following along with the newsletter while listening for additional reinforcement of your learning. Good luck!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com
Welcome to Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com
Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com
Welcome to Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com
Welcome to the Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - helping your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
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Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com
Welcome to Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com
Welcome to Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com
Welcome to Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com
Welcome to Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references!
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me - Bill Poorman, your host and teacher - at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com
Welcome to Winning English podcast - the audio version of the Winning English email newsletter - making your English shine through the use of idioms, slang, and cultural references! I’m Bill Poorman, your teacher and host.
Winning English is intended for intermediate to advanced English language learners. Native speakers often use idioms, slang, and references in their business and everyday speech. But these can be confusing, because often the meaning isn’t clear. Winning English is the solution. Improve your comprehension - and even start sounding like a native speaker - by mastering these complex parts of speech.
To get the full Winning English experience, make sure to subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com. You’ll get every post right in your inbox (not just the occasional public ones), and you’ll be able to comment and become part of the community. If you subscribe at the “All-Star” level, we’ll schedule a time to talk in real-time to evaluate your English skills!
Please feel free to contact me at hello@poormanmedia.com. Thanks, and talk soon!
Subscribe at winningenglish.substack.com