AEE: Excellent English for Home Cleanup

Summary

All Ears English Podcast Summary
Episode: "Excellent English for Home Cleanup"
Release Date: August 9, 2025

In this engaging episode of the All Ears English Podcast, hosts Lindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan delve into the practical English expressions used to describe items that are deteriorating or no longer functioning well. Aimed at intermediate to advanced ESL learners, the episode offers valuable insights into everyday vocabulary, idioms, and phrases that facilitate natural and effective communication in American English.

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1. Introduction to the Topic

The episode kicks off with Lindsay and Michelle introducing the central theme: articulating when something is "worn out" or "not in good shape." They emphasize the universality of this topic, making it a relatable subject for listeners worldwide.

Michelle Kaplan [04:55]:
“Everyone faces the moment when they need to clean out their home. How can you articulate that something is worn out and no longer in good shape? Find out today and learn why this topic is a universal connection moment.”

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2. Exploring Key Expressions

The hosts explore several expressions to describe the decline or disuse of objects, providing clear definitions and contextual examples.

• "On its way out": Indicates that an item is nearing the end of its usable life.

  Michelle Kaplan [05:54]:
  “It's basically saying that something will be totally unusable pretty soon in the not too distant future.”

  Lindsay McMahon [06:14]:
  "Maybe it means that it's broken or it's breaking down."

  Example Usage:

  Michelle Kaplan [06:51]:
  “My computer is on its way out. It keeps crashing and it's pretty old.”

• "Seen better days": Suggests that something was once in good condition but has deteriorated over time.

  Lindsay McMahon [07:39]:
  “This one I love has seen better days.”

  Michelle Kaplan [07:42]:
  “Meaning it used to be better. It is not in its heyday right now.”

  Example Usage:

  Michelle Kaplan [08:14]:
  “My nails have seen better days. Time for a manicure.”

• "Worn out" / "Worn": Often used for clothing or items that have been used extensively.

  Lindsay McMahon [13:20]:
  “It's worn out. I guess it is kind of worn.”

  Michelle Kaplan [13:36]:
  “This coat is really worn. Look at this fraying.”

• "Not in good shape": A versatile phrase that can apply to both objects and people.

  Michelle Kaplan [14:16]:
  “Our team is not in good shape. We really need to figure out what's going on.”

  Lindsay McMahon [15:03]:
  “I am in better shape now than I was in February.”

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3. Practical Applications and Role Play

To solidify understanding, Lindsay and Michelle engage in a role play that demonstrates how to apply these expressions in everyday conversations.

Role Play Highlights:

• Describing Personal Items:

  Michelle Kaplan [16:12]:
  “What about this shirt? I guess it is kind of worn.”

  Lindsay McMahon [16:18]:
  “Let's get rid of it and look at this book. It's not in good shape.”

• Discussing Technology:

  Michelle Kaplan [16:27]:
  “Yeah, it's on its last legs, but I'm waiting for a good sale to get a new one.”

• Handling Household Clutter:

  Lindsay McMahon [17:09]:
  “Sometimes you need a place to put those papers that you're not gonna act on now, but you don't want to forget about them.”

This segment effectively illustrates how to incorporate the discussed phrases into natural dialogue, enhancing listeners' conversational skills.

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4. Listener Engagement: Spotify Poll

Towards the end of the episode, Lindsay and Michelle invite listeners to participate in a Spotify poll, encouraging interaction and community building.

Poll Question:
“Are you good at getting rid of old items? Yes or No?”

Michelle Kaplan [19:14]:
“We want to know, are you good at getting rid of old items? Yes or no?”

This interactive element not only engages the audience but also ties back to the episode's theme, making the learning experience more participatory.

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5. Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Wrapping up the episode, the hosts reiterate the importance of these expressions in fostering connections and engaging in meaningful conversations. They highlight the universal nature of decluttering and organizing, encouraging listeners to share their experiences and apply the new vocabulary in their daily lives.

Lindsay McMahon [21:46]:
“That's what we love to do on this show. We find these global, universal human topics and then figure out how to articulate this in English and build a stronger connection with people through these topics.”

Michelle Kaplan [21:10]:
“This is a very universal topic. You know, talking about what's needs to be purchased, maybe. There's so much that you can do with this because I really think this is something that everyone can relate to.”

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Conclusion

This episode of the All Ears English Podcast provides listeners with practical vocabulary and expressions related to home cleanup and describing the condition of various items. Through clear explanations, relatable examples, and interactive segments, Lindsay and Michelle ensure that learners can confidently incorporate these phrases into their English repertoire, enhancing both their language skills and their ability to connect with others.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps:

• Michelle Kaplan [05:54]:
  “It's basically saying that something will be totally unusable pretty soon in the not too distant future.”

• Lindsay McMahon [07:39]:
  “This one I love has seen better days.”

• Lindsay McMahon [13:20]:
  “It's worn out. I guess it is kind of worn.”

• Michelle Kaplan [19:14]:
  “We want to know, are you good at getting rid of old items? Yes or no?”

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Resources Mentioned:

• All Ears English App:
  For real-time transcripts and personalized vocabulary lists. allearsenglish.com/app

• Quiz Your English Level:
  Take a two-minute quiz at allearsenglish.com/fluencyscore

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Transcript

[Lindsay McMahon]

This is the All Ears English Podcast. Excellent English for home cleanup.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Welcome to the All Ears English Podcast. Downloaded more than 200 million times. Are you feeling stuck with your English? We'll show you how to become fearless and fluent by focusing on connection, not perfection, with your American hosts, Lindsay McMahon.

[Lindsay McMahon]

The English adventurer, and Michelle Kaplan, the.

[Michelle Kaplan]

New York radio girl. Coming to you from Colorado and New York City, usa. To get real time transcripts right on your phone and create your personalized vocabulary list, try the Allears English app for iOS and Android. Start your 7 day free trial at allearsenglish.com forward slapp.

Everyone faces the moment when they need to clean out their home. How can you articulate that something is worn out and no longer in good shape? Find out today and learn why this topic is a universal connection moment.

[Lindsay McMahon]

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[Michelle Kaplan]

Hello Lindsay, how are you?

[Lindsay McMahon]

I'm doing really well today, Michelle. How are you?

[Michelle Kaplan]

I'm good. I'm happy to be hanging out with you and our listeners on this Saturday episode? Saturdays, yeah. But Lindsay, do you have anything that isn't working so well anymore or it's not really in great conditioner. Conditioner? Oh my gosh. Condition. Like tech furniture, maybe clothes? Something like that?

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yeah, I would say for sure. Our whole like central air conditioning system is not working very well. It basically doesn't reach the upstairs.

[Michelle Kaplan]

It doesn't reach the second floor. Oh no.

[Lindsay McMahon]

It's really cold and chilly like you're in Antarctica downstairs. But upstairs it's like you're in, I don't know, the Middle east in the desert or something. It's crazy. Yeah, Like I travel the world all over my house. It's wonderful.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah, that's funny.

[Lindsay McMahon]

What about you, Michelle? Anything not quite working so well?

[Michelle Kaplan]

Let's see. I have to think about it. I just had to get a repair on my car because something It. There was a. There was a weird clinking noise. You ever have that? And you're like, what is that noise?

[Lindsay McMahon]

No, absolutely, absolutely.

[Michelle Kaplan]

It was an easy. Luckily it was an easy fix. I mean, I had to pay for it, but it wasn't too bad. But, yeah, at first I'm like, oh, is this car on its last legs? Oh, no, but knock on wood, yeah.

[Lindsay McMahon]

I mean, things age. How many miles do you have in your car, out of curiosity?

[Michelle Kaplan]

I don't. I don't even know.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Oh, you don't know. Okay.

[Michelle Kaplan]

No, it's probably not too much. I would say the Dan's car has way more because he used to travel, like, go like an hour and a half to work each way.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Wow.

[Michelle Kaplan]

I just kind of use mine for going around town, but I. I certainly use it. I mean, a lot, but not many long distances. Yes. So today we're going to talk about how to express this idea of something is aging maybe not working so well, because recently I heard someone say something was on its way out. I can't remember what it was, but it was. It was about an object that wasn't in good shape. So I thought that's a really good way to talk about it. We're gonna talk about that today, guys. Also, at the end of this episode, listen up, because we are going to do a special poll on Spotify. Guys, we love doing these special Spotify polls. We do them pretty much for every episode, I think. But the ones that we specifically announce on the show, we are going to announce the results in a future episode. So if you're listening on Spotify, it's really a fun way to engage with us. So listen to the end to see what the poll is.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yeah, you're at it. Go ahead and hit the follow button, guys, to make sure you don't miss a single episode of All Ears English. You know, when I think. When I was thinking about your question, I just looked down and I realized the best answer is actually my laptop. When I look at my laptop right now, Michelle, this was a laptop from 2019, what I'm using right now. And I'm missing the G key and the enter key. The keys have fallen off. And it's so bad. It's on its way out, Michelle. It's so bad that I can't take it to conferences. I did buy a new laptop, but this is.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah, I was going to say, I thought you had a new one.

[Lindsay McMahon]

So this is the one that actually works well, doesn't cut us off the Internet. Something is wrong with the other one. So that's the one I take to conferences because I can't take this out at a conference in front of people. You know, you're making a business deal, you're like, here's my laptop missing two keys.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Oh, no. Let's say that's funny.

[Lindsay McMahon]

But you know, it's just a better laptop, this older one, but it's really on its way out.

[Michelle Kaplan]

So we got way out. So yeah, let's get into this. So what does that mean when we say on its way out, something is on its way out?

[Lindsay McMahon]

It's basically saying that something will be totally unusable pretty soon in the not too distant future. Right. So it. Maybe it means that it's. It's broken or it's breaking. Ing in the progressive form is just breaking down. It's maybe you need to throw it out, that kind of thing.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Right, exactly. So when we say on its way out, it's not like out to dinner, it's like on its way to the garbage, basically, to being completely broken. It's maybe it's not totally broken. Maybe it's breaking, as Lindsay said, and then it will be broken out.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yeah, exactly. So, for example, this jacket is on its way out.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Look at this big hole.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Oh, yeah, we all know this. I mean, shoes. I tend to wear my shoes down embarrassingly long. I'll wear them for a long time, but because things are just so comfortable. A nice pair of jeans, Michelle, A nice pair of shoes. You just slip into it. So good.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah, yeah, exactly. Or hey, here, look at this example. My computer is on its way out. It keeps crashing and it's pretty old.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yeah, there you go. I mean, these days, how long does a laptop really last? I don't know, a couple years before it starts to just get slow and.

[Michelle Kaplan]

That kind of thing. Right? Yeah. I think a lot of it is making sure you clean. Well, no, I mean on my end I have to delete things. That's my issue. I'll. I'll realize I have all these all ears English audacity, you know, files of me doing with thems and titles. And I was like, it's like I don't need them for like three years ago.

[Lindsay McMahon]

I think I'm good. Yeah, you're probably good. You're probably good. It's true. So your hard drive fills up your download folder. Yeah, it's true. It's true.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah.

[Lindsay McMahon]

This one I love has seen better days. I think there's a song. Isn't there a song?

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah, yeah, I've seen better Days, I think.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yep. So. Meaning it used to be better. It is not in its heyday right now. Right. It's not in its. Another good best moment. It is not. It's not in its prime. Okay.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah. In its prime. Oh, my God. Look at all these good vocab words.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yeah. So. Oh, man. My nails have seen better days. Time for a manicure. And I guess this is really a common connection phrase, because what people do is they kind of. They're talking, they're connecting, and then maybe there's a lull in the conversation, and you kind of look down at your nails, and maybe you make a comment like that. That's a connection moment.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Right? Yeah. Yep, definitely. Or it doesn't have to be about something. I mean. Yeah. The nails. It doesn't have to be actually broken. It doesn't have to be technology, computer, things like that. It can just be something that's not really doing so great. So. Oh, this kitchen has seen better days. We need to clean it up. Right. It's just.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Oh, gosh, we.

[Michelle Kaplan]

We have a. Like a kitchen island in our kitchen. And the house, look, it looks so nice when there's nothing on it, I bet. But it's really pretty. Like, we painted. We painted around it. It's this beautiful periwinkle color, but it's.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Just covered in cover papers and things. Yeah, yeah, yeah. That happens. That has. There's got to be, like, a junk table in every house.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Right.

[Lindsay McMahon]

And it's usually in the kitchen, I think.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah. We really. Yeah. So I might say. All right, this has seen better days. Let's. Let's clean this up.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yeah. Do you try to clear that table off, that island off, like, every week, or do you just. Just kind of keep piling up? Like, when you clean the house, do you try to clean that up, or is that just its own disaster?

[Michelle Kaplan]

No, it was. We do try and every few days, kind of fix it up a little bit.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Okay.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Problem is, I hate when there's too many papers because then I feel like I have to look at the papers and decide what to do with the papers. It's another thing if it's just a box of a food that needs to be put in a cabinet. Right. When it's something you need to make a decision about. Exactly. Then that's. That's when it stays. And I. But the other day, so my parents were visiting, and I. I forget where I went. I think I had to do some work or I was just in the other room for a little bit when I came Back into the room. The island was clean. My parents had cleaned it.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Impressive. Oh, my gosh. Wow. Okay, that's good. So, yeah, sometimes you need a place to put those papers that you're not gonna act on now, but you don't want to forget about them. Oh, gosh. I think all of our listeners know. Exactly.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Everybody knows.

[Lindsay McMahon]

And now they will.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Very universal.

[Lindsay McMahon]

A way to articulate this exactly. All right, we're gonna take a quick break, and we'll be right back.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Okay.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yes.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Okay.

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[Lindsay McMahon]

Okay, Michelle, Other ways to say this. Now, this is specific. More specific on its last legs. Now, I don't know if we could say that about the island. Right. Because that's not the same.

[Michelle Kaplan]

No, no, it's not going to. This is more specific about breaking. So on its. So let's see. On its way out, you wouldn't say about the island has seen better days. That's really. You can use it about some how something looks, right?

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yeah. Yeah.

[Michelle Kaplan]

It could be a little bit more universal. But on its last legs, that's about breaking. Yeah. And it doesn't have to be about legs. It's not usually about leg.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Doesn't have to have legs. This is coming back to items that are functional, have a function, and they work or they don't. Right. So we could say, oh, no, this watch is on its last legs. Look at it. So obviously that watch does not have legs, but we're saying it's last legs means kind of like power. It's power. It's self sufficiency.

[Michelle Kaplan]

I guess breaking down. That reminds me in the episode we just did where you were saying a leg of a trip. How many times legs can be used in different ways. So. Yeah. Or this TV is on its last legs. Want to look for a new one with me?

[Lindsay McMahon]

Nice. Love that. And then you can use the adjective worn. Right. Worn. W O R N. Get the app if you're wondering about how to spell that. Because in the app you will see direct transcripts. Guys. Allersenglish.com app if this is the most direct and succinct way of saying this. Right, Michelle. Right.

[Michelle Kaplan]

This is. I would say this is the least fun out of all the ones we're teaching. But it's. But, you know, it's not a whole fancy expression. But it's one word. Gets to the point. But I would say it's more. To me, I think of it as more about clothing than like, I don't know that I would say the laptop is worn. Yeah.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Or my car. Like, my car is almost 300, 000 miles. I wouldn't say it's worn. It's a little bit. It's other. Yeah. It really works for maybe textiles, like things that you wear. I agree. It's been worn. Right. This coat is really worn. Look at this fraying. Well, is it more fun if we add worn out?

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah, well, worn out. I think of. I feel worn out. But you can also say worn out for. Yeah, I mean. Yeah, I think. Yeah, you could say worn out. It was. It's worn out. Yeah, yeah.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Oh, my God. Might be.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Actually, it might be a little more natural sounding actually.

[Lindsay McMahon]

There's a lot of ways to say this. There's one more we're going to give our listeners. Guys, I hope you're writing these down.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Not in good shape.

[Lindsay McMahon]

What is that?

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. So it's not doing well, but this can be even. I think we may have done an episode about this in the past. I'm not sure. But you could do. Our team is not in good shape. We really need to figure out what's going on. So maybe there's. It could be even a sports team. Right. Maybe you're on a losing streak. You could say, oh, we're not in good shape. So this doesn't have to. This is very versatile.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Michelle Kaplan]

This can be used for, you know, an actual physical set of people. Right. Not being in good shape. Something at work. Or it can be used similar to the other one. You can come over. But I warn you, my house is not in good Shape. It's a mess.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yeah, exactly. And then in a more niche way, we might use this in terms of, you know, physicality. Physical shape. Like, are you in. I mean, I. I would say I'm probably in better shape now than I was in February. And that naturally happens in the summertime because we're more active in the summer. I am at. Right. Good physical shape. Like can you run a mile in 10 minutes or something? For example. That. That idea. Right. Yeah. Like your cardiovascular and your muscular strength. So that's a more niche meaning of being in shape. And that could be another episode for another day. Michelle. Yeah.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yes. I think we actually, I think that is the one we did do. But I have to. I have to look and go back into the files anyway, so. Yeah. But these are all extremely useful, so let's put them together in a role play.

All right.

[Lindsay McMahon]

So here we are, friends. And I'm helping you clean your room. Oo, scary, scary. Okay.

[Michelle Kaplan]

I. Sometimes I wish I could pay for one of those professional organizers.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Oh, right. Yeah.

[Michelle Kaplan]

A dream.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yes. So much more than just the room. It's about your inner space, your inner peace and mental. Your. Your mental state. Right. All right, here we go. Let's see what we can do. All right. Okay.

[Michelle Kaplan]

What about this shirt?

I guess it is kind of worn. Yeah.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Let's get rid of it and look at this book. It's not in good shape.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Oh, I know. Okay. Trash it. I spilled syrup all over it.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yikes. Okay. And this. Is this your laptop?

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah. It's on its last legs. I'm just waiting for a good sale to get a new one.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Got it. Well, these shoes are cute.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah, I guess. But they've seen better days. Maybe I can get them repaired.

[Lindsay McMahon]

That would be good. And this toaster looks like it's on its way out.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yes. I need a new one.

[Lindsay McMahon]

I'll help you shop.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Okay. I'm really.

[Lindsay McMahon]

We're just going through it. Most people only do this really on a deep level when they move. Right. And that's how. If people don't move for. That's what happened to my parents. They didn't move for like 30 years. Right. They stayed in our childhood home. And then by the time they finally had to move, they had an entire attic just filled with stuff.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Oh, wow.

[Lindsay McMahon]

And it's just crazy how that happens. I don't know.

[Michelle Kaplan]

It piles up over all the years. Yeah, I know. It's wild. Yeah.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yeah. Anyway, Michelle, what did we say here? The shirt.

[Michelle Kaplan]

All right, so you asked me about the shirt, and I Said, I guess it is kind of worn. Right. So we said, worn or worn out? We use a lot for textiles, for clothing, things like that. Yep.

[Lindsay McMahon]

I like that. And then I said, yeah, let's get rid of it. And look at this book. It's not in good shape. So maybe the. The COVID is tattered or something. Right?

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah. And apparently it's because I spilled syrup all over it. Geez.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Eating pancakes and reading a book or something.

[Michelle Kaplan]

I guess so. And then use that. And is this your laptop? Which is hilarious. Like, can you actually not tell? It must be in. Really Badge.

[Lindsay McMahon]

No, actual laptop. Yeah. Right, right. Yeah.

[Michelle Kaplan]

And then I said, yeah, it's on its last legs, but I'm waiting for a sale. Yeah.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Do you ever say it's on its last leg? Can we say that singular? I don't. I feel like I've. I've heard that. I've said that on your last leg. We'll have to update our listeners on that another day, but for now, go with the plural. And we will update our listeners on that. So for the next one, Michelle, you said, yeah, I guess, but they've. I said, the shoes are cute, and you said, yeah, I guess, but they've seen better days. Right. And that's our first one that we opened with today, which is great.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Right, right, right. And then you find a toaster. Yeah. All in the same room, which. I don't know what's going on here.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Happening. Maybe you live in a studio apartment or something.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Oh, maybe. Yeah. And this toaster looks like it's on its way out.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Oh, my gosh. Big cleanup day over at Michelle's place. Okay.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Actually, it does kind of sound like you are a professional organizer. You could have been y. I could.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Have been one of those people you call in, kind of a consultant. Right. Love it.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. So, Michelle, shall we drop our poll? Let our listeners know about the poll for today. Big question here. Yeah.

[Michelle Kaplan]

We want to know, are you good at getting rid of old items? Yes or no?

[Lindsay McMahon]

You know, that's a big question, because some people. Because items do have sentimentality. Right. They feel sentimental. They're part of our lives. So some people will sit. I mean, I. I'm guessing this is you, Michelle. This is me. I'll sit and go through each item and remember what it meant to me. Maybe not a toaster, but, you know, like, other things. I don't know. A shirt.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Oh.

[Lindsay McMahon]

I wore that when I went on that date with that person. So it'll take days to do this kind of clean out for me.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yeah. Well, once I remember my mom was trying to get. Help me get rid of some things. And I said, and I said something like she was making fun of me because I called some shirts my emotional shirts. She was like, you can get rid of the emotional shirt. It's just, I meant shirts that I'm, you know, old. Old camp shirts and old. From when I was a waitress. And. Yeah. I don't know. I. I got. Yeah.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Part of your life. Right. I mean, so that's why it's always good to have one impartial person. One person who just is neutral. They don't care about these items, so they push you to, you know, keep moving, putting things in the trash or by the way, also great.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Yes, I donate a lot, but I. I like to try. Like, I've gotten a little better still. Not with the emotional shirts, but with the. Some other things. I'll take a picture sometimes. And then, you know, I've read that that's a good technique and that's a good technique. Yeah, I don't ever look at the picture, but at least I know it's there.

[Lindsay McMahon]

That's kind of the thing. When my parents moved out of their house, my mom was so attached to the furniture, so I went around and took pictures of all the. Because it was like old furniture from the floor 40s and all this stuff. But then now we see the photos and they come up. We're like, me, okay, that's a picture of a table. We don't really care, you know? Anyways, Michelle, what's another episode our listeners could go to if they're having fun with Aller's English? They're learning how to connect. They want to keep connecting. Yeah.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Another Saturday episode was you will be connecting with these phrases before you know it.

[Lindsay McMahon]

I love it. And what is our final thought for our listeners today? Take away.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Oh, man. This is a very universal topic. You know, talking about what's. What is. Needs to be purchased, maybe. Right. I mean, there's so much that you could do with this. Something is breaking down. Something. I need to buy something. But it could also be more about organizing and sentimentality. So there's just so much that you can do with this because I. I really think this is something that everyone can relate to. What do you think, Lindsay?

[Lindsay McMahon]

Oh, 100. That's what we love to do on this show. We find these global, universal human topics and then figure out how to articulate this in English and build a stronger connection with people through these topics. So go for it. Guys, don't be afraid. Open up a little bit. This does this topic requires a little. I opened up a little, a few things. Right. You know, about, you know, my laptop. That's a little embarrassing. But it's fun too, right? It's fun to open up around this topic. It's okay to share a little more than maybe you would, depending on who you're around. All right.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Good.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Exactly.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Oh, my gosh.

[Lindsay McMahon]

All right, we'll talk to you soon. Have a good day.

[Michelle Kaplan]

All right, you too. Bye, guys.

[Lindsay McMahon]

Bye.

[Michelle Kaplan]

Thanks for listening.

[Lindsay McMahon]

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[Michelle Kaplan]

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[Lindsay McMahon]

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