The new year is usually full of excitement, motivation, and big goals, but 2026 feels different for many Americans. In episode #75 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, you’ll learn how Americans actually talk about the new year, even when things feel uncertain, heavy, or unpredictable.

Using real current events and real emotions, I’ll be teaching you 15 essential phrasal verbs, idioms, and expressions that native speakers use to talk about motivation, dreams and predictions-even during difficult times. This episode goes beyond textbook optimism and shows you how English reflects culture, mindset, and reality in the United States right now.

You’ll hear these expressions used naturally in context and then broken down clearly, so you can start using them confidently in your own conversations.

Some of the vocabulary you’ll learn includes:

• build toward (making steady progress over time)
  
  
• fall into place (when things finally start to make sense)
  
  
• step into (beginning a new role or phase of life)
  
  
• push forward (continuing despite fear or difficulty)
  
  

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• All 15 vocabulary words with clear definitions
• Example sentences
• The full story from the episode
• Practice activities to help you remember and actually use the language
  
  

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If you want to sound more natural, understand American conversations better, and talk about the future with confidence—even when it’s complicated—this episode is for you.

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Welcome to episode #74 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast! In this special episode, you’ll learn 16 popular vocabulary words and expressions that come straight from American TV shows like Friends, Modern Family, How I Met Your Mother, and more!

You'll be learning vocabulary like go nuts, to spoil , horn in on, put someone on the spot, kill time and more! You’ll hear how native speakers really use them in everyday conversations.

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In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby, we’re exploring the world of luck, good fortune, and all the expressions native speakers use to talk about those magical moments when everything seems to go right in your life. You’ll learn 15 essential idioms, phrasal verbs, and slang expressions that real Americans use every day. You'll learn vocabulary like: a stroke of luck, pan out, the stars align and more! Through clear explanations, real-life examples, and an easy-to-follow story, you’ll not only understand these expressions, you’ll actually remember and use them confidently in your conversations.

If you’ve ever felt confused by how native speakers talk about luck, chance, opportunities, or things working out, this episode is for you. We’ll break everything down in a natural, friendly way and then guide you through how to practice the vocabulary so that it sticks in your brain. Whether you want to improve your speaking, sound more fluent, or understand English the way it’s really spoken, this episode gives you the tools you need.

Also, don't forget to download the free Study Guide that will help you practice what you learn in this episode! It includes:

• Definitions and example sentences
• The full transcript
• Practice exercises that will challenge you

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