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Daily English Pod
Hosted by Jale Qaraqan · EN
Daily English Pod is a space for learning English beyond grammar and textbooks.
During the week, you’ll learn practical vocabulary, expressions, idioms, and real-life English- the language people actually use in everyday conversations, emotions, and work.
On weekends, we slow down. Through ideas from psychology, philosophy, and real human experience, we explore language as a way to better understand life, emotions, identity, and growth.
This podcast is created by Jale, an English teacher with 13 years of teaching experience and a Master’s degree in English language and literature based in Canada, who teaches with patience, clarity, and care, and believes learning works best when students feel seen, respected, and safe to think aloud.
The goal is simple but meaningful: to help you understand English deeply, use it confidently, and connect it to your real life. English here is not just a skill. It’s a gentle companion for clearer thinking, honest expression, and deeper human connection.
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I've been meaning to
Jun 2000:02:39Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282I've been meaning toI’ve been meaning to do something” means “I’ve wanted or intended to do it for some time, but I haven’t done it yet.Examples:1- I’ve been meaning to ask you something.2- I’ve been meaning to watch that movie.
Transcribe →It comes at a cost
Jun 1900:03:09Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282It comes at a cost If something comes at a cost, it means it has a disadvantage, a sacrifice, or a negative consequence attached to it.Examples:1- Living abroad can be wonderful, but it often comes at a cost.2- Success can come at a cost if we neglect our health.
Transcribe →A tough pill to swallow
Jun 1800:03:01Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282A tough pill to swallow is an unpleasant truth or reality that is difficult to accept. It’s not just bad news. It’s something that challenges our expectations, our hopes, or our ego.Examples:1- Accepting that some friendships naturally drift apart can be a tough pill to swallow.
Transcribe →Carve out time
Jun 1700:03:12Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailCarve out timemeans to deliberately create time for something in your busy schedule. Not because you suddenly have extra time. But because you intentionally make space for something that matters.Examples:1- She always carves out time for her family, no matter how busy she is.2- I try to carve out time for exercise every week.
Transcribe →Time will tell
Jun 1600:03:04Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Time will tell It's too early to knowExamples:1- Imagine your friend starts a new relationship. After only two weeks, everyone asks: "Is this the right person?" Your friend smiles and says, "I don't know. Time will tell."
Transcribe →Why Ordinary Moments Don't Feel Enough Anymore
Jun 1500:04:12Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Why Ordinary Moments Don't Feel Enough AnymoreA strange thing happens when we get used to constant stimulation. A quiet walk feels boring. Reading a few pages feels slow. Waiting for the bus feels unbearable. Even drinking coffee without checking our phones can feel difficult.
Transcribe →The psychological cost of constant self-evaluation
Jun 1400:03:23Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282The psychological cost of constant self-evaluationA strange thing happens to many thoughtful people. Even when they're resting…they're still evaluating.Am I doing enough? Am I productive enough? Am I improving fast enough? Am I where I should be by now?
Transcribe →I can't put my finger on it
Jun 1300:03:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282I can't put my finger on itExamples: "I can't put my finger on it" means "I can't identify or explain something exactly, even though I know it's there."1- I wasn't happy in that job, but I couldn't put my finger on the reason.2- The movie wasn't bad. I just couldn't put my finger on why I didn't enjoy it.
Transcribe →Hit a plateau
Jun 1200:03:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Hit a plateau To "hit a plateau" means to stop making noticeable progress after a period of improvement.Examples:1- I feel like I've hit a plateau in my French. 2- The project made great progress at first, but now it's hit a plateau.
Transcribe →Better safe than sorry
Jun 1100:02:53Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Better safe than sorry means it's wiser to take a small precaution now than to regret not doing it later.Examples:1- I went to the doctor just to make sure everything was okay. Better safe than sorry.2- I wasn't sure if I needed my charger, so I packed it anyway. Better safe than sorry.
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