Épisodes

  • #76- 15 Words for Fresh Starts & New Beginnings
    Jan 30 2026

    In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you’ll learn 15 real-life phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that Americans actually use when talking about starting over, leaving the past behind, and turning life around.

    Through a powerful story and clear examples, you’ll hear natural English in context and learn how to use expressions like turn over a new leaf, start fresh, a complete 180, and back to square one with confidence in real conversations.

    This episode is perfect for English learners who want to sound more natural, fluent, and confident when talking about life changes.

    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.

    Don’t forget to download the episode study guide! It includes:

    • 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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    27 min
  • #75- 15 Words for Talking about Hopes, Dreams and Predictions in 2026!
    Jan 16 2026

    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)

    Don’t forget to download the episode study guide! It includes:

    • 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

    To get the Study Guide, click >> HERE <<

    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.

    Plus, BIG news! English Through Media is officially LIVE! This brand-new mini course helps you understand fast English through 40+ PDF lessons by building real vocabulary, building confidence and finally stop relying on subtitles.

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    39 min
  • #74- 16 Expressions from TV Shows That Textbooks Don’t Teach
    Dec 10 2025

    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.

    Plus, BIG news! English Through Media is officially LIVE! This brand-new mini course helps you understand fast English through 40+ PDF lessons by building real vocabulary, building confidence and finally stop relying on subtitles. Grab it now at a special launch price for the next five days!

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    31 min
  • #73- Vocabulary for Good Luck & Good Fortune
    Nov 21 2025

    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

    and more!

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    23 min
  • #72- 18 Military Words Americans Use for Business and in Everyday Life
    Nov 14 2025

    Welcome to Episode #72 of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. In this episode inspired by Veteran’s Day, Gabby teaches 18 military phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms that Americans use at work and in their everyday lives. In this episode, you'll learn how to use military language with confidence!

    Also, don't forget that this episode includes a 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

    and more!

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    28 min
  • #71- 13 Words for Superstitions, Bad Luck & Fate
    Nov 7 2025

    Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. Have you ever felt like everything was going wrong, like maybe you had bad luck? Did you ever do something that you thought might change your luck in some way? In episode #71, we dive into the world of bad luck, fate, and superstitions. You’ll learn 13 real American idioms, slang, and phrasal verbs that will help you speak confidently about luck. You'll also hear fun examples from everyday life, talk about popular superstitions from around the world and even learn some grammar-the first conditional.

    We’ll talk about expressions like knock on wood, jinx, Murphy’s Law, and when it rains, it pours and how you can use them naturally in conversation.

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

    • Definitions and example sentences
    • Review of the First Conditional
    • The full transcript
    • Practice exercises that will challenge you

    and more!

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    33 min
  • #70- 18 Words for Halloween and Being Scared
    Nov 1 2025

    Welcome to episode #70 of The Real Life English with Gabby. In this episode, you're learning all about Halloween and being scared! This episode will teach you 18 popular phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms, such as tense up, goosebumps, sneak up on and more

    You’ll also hear real-life examples, clear explanations, and tips on how to use these expressions in everyday conversations. This episode is perfect for English learners who want to expand their vocabulary, boost their confidence, and sound more natural in English.

    This episode also includes a 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

    and more!

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    33 min
  • #69- 16 Phrasal Verbs, Slang Words & Idioms for Photography
    Oct 17 2025

    Welcome to episode #69 of The Real Life English with Gabby. In this episode, you're learning about photography language! You'll walk away from this episode with 16 popular phrasal verbs, slang words and idioms, such as photobomb, a candid, snap a pic and more!

    You’ll also hear real-life examples, clear explanations, and tips on how to use these expressions in everyday conversations. This episode is perfect for English learners who want to expand their vocabulary, boost their confidence, and sound more natural in English.

    This episode also includes a 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

    and more!

    Click >> HERE << For the Study Guide

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    24 min