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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 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.
Transcribe →No Hard Feelings
Jun 1000:02:55Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282No Hard Feelings means "I'm not upset with you" or "I don't want this situation to damage our relationship."Examples:1- I understand why you made that decision. No hard feelings.2- It didn't work out, but no hard feelings.
Transcribe →One thing led to another
Jun 900:03:17Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282One thing led to another means that a series of events happened naturally, and one event caused the next. Examples1- I started learning English for work, but one thing led to another and now I teach it.2- I only planned to stay for ten minutes, but one thing led to another and I ended up staying all evening.
Transcribe →Why We Keep Postponing Things That Matter
Jun 800:04:15Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Why We Keep Postponing Things That MatterA strange thing happens with important things. Not unimportant things. Important things. The book you want to write. The language you want to learn. The thesis you want to finish. The difficult conversation you know you need to have. The dream that keeps returning to your mind. For some reason, these things often sit untouched. For weeks. Months. Sometimes years.
Transcribe →Why Small Problems Feel Big at Night
Jun 700:03:56Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Why Small Problems Feel Big at Night"Not every thought deserves equal trust." It's a simple sentence.But it might save you from a lot of unnecessary suffering.
Transcribe →That's a good problem to have
Jun 600:03:01Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282That's a good problem to have People say "That's a good problem to have" when a problem is caused by something positive or successful.Examples:1- My apartment is too small for all my plants." Well..."That's a good problem to have.2- "I have too many friends visiting me this summer." That's a good problem to have."
Transcribe →Can't complain
Jun 500:03:00Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BlVNSNuNHtPtBS3NGqo7U?si=djxO8x_9Sk2QGTZXc21DlA&nd=1&dlsi=391f9eb5d2e247abXc21DlACan't complainmeans things are generally okay, even if they're not perfect. It's a modest way of saying: "Life is pretty good overall."Exxamples:1- The weather's been a bit hot lately, but I can't complain.2- I've been busy, but I can't complain.
Transcribe →Hear me out
Jun 400:03:11Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailEnglish lesson application (with Jale): https://forms.gle/RGS9xwfLHXRRnmaQ9For checking the transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2379282Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/daily-english-pod/id1754079453Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BlVNSNuNHtPtBS3NGqo7U?si=djxO8x_9Sk2QGTZXc21DlA&nd=1&dlsi=391f9eb5d2e247abXc21DlAHear me out means "Listen to my whole idea or explanation before you decide what you think about it."Examples:1- Hear me out before you say no.2- I know it sounds strange, but hear me out.
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