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The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast

The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast

Gabby | English with Gabby 84 episodes Latest May 27, 2026

Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, the podcast that helps you understand and speak English like a pro! I'm Gabby, your fun and friendly English teacher from NYC. In this podcast, I teach you real life slang, phrasal verbs and expressions that you need to speak English confidently. In each episode, I share interesting stories that are real-life scenarios in the U.S.A. These stories are full of words and phrases that Americans use every day. After the story, we'll take a closer look at the words, so you not only know them but also feel confident using them in your own conversations.

Episodes

#82- Can You Pass This Advanced English Idioms Quiz? (12 Idioms You’ll Hear in Real Life) May 28, 2026 1743 Think your English is advanced? Let’s test it.In this episode of the Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, you’ll learn 12 advanced English idioms that native speakers actually use in everyday life; the kinds of expressions you hear in conversations, movies, workplaces, and podcasts but rarely learn in English textbooks.You’ll hear idioms like:- The writing on the wall- Off the cuff- Come to light
#81-20 Words for Risks and Taking Chances Apr 10, 2026 2067 Welcome to Episode 81: 20 Words for Risk & Taking ChancesAre you ready to sound more natural when talking about bold decisions and big life moves? In this episode, you’ll learn 20 real-life phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that Americans use when discussing risk, opportunity, and stepping outside your comfort zone. In this episode you'll learn vocabulary likeFall back onThrow
#80- 18 Words for Leadership, Influence and Legacy Apr 3, 2026 1798 Welcome to The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast. In this episode, you’ll learn 18 powerful phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions used to talk about leadership and influence in real American English.From everyday conversations to professional settings, Americans often talk about who’s in control, who’s making decisions, and who has influence; and if you don’t understand this language, it
#79- Murder Mysteries and True Crime Part 2- 18 MORE Popular English Words Mar 20, 2026 1897 Are you an English learner who loves talking about true crime, murder mysteries, and criminal investigations? Or maybe you just need to learn about this topic so that you can talk about current events with confidence? In Part 2 of our murder mystery and true crime series, you'll learn 18 essential phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that native speakers use when talking about crime,
#78- 18 Words for Murder Mysteries and True Crime Feb 20, 2026 1800 Are you an English learner who loves talking about true crime, murder mysteries, and criminal investigations? Or maybe you just need to learn about this topic so that you can talk about current events with confidence? In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, you’ll learn 18 essential phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that native speakers use when talking about crime,
#77- 18 Words for Motivation & Ambition Feb 6, 2026 2294 In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you’ll learn 18 real-life phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that Americans to talk 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 light a fire under someone, to be self-made, to be dr
#76- 15 Words for Fresh Starts & New Beginnings Jan 30, 2026 1636 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,
#75- 15 Words for Talking about Hopes, Dreams and Predictions in 2026! Jan 16, 2026 2356 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
#74- 16 Expressions from TV Shows That Textbooks Don’t Teach Dec 10, 2025 1832 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 speake
#73- Vocabulary for Good Luck & Good Fortune Nov 21, 2025 1374 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, th
#72- 18 Military Words Americans Use for Business and in Everyday Life Nov 14, 2025 1699 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
#71- 13 Words for Superstitions, Bad Luck & Fate Nov 7, 2025 1967 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

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