English Workout
English Workout is a daily podcast that teaches one practical English expression per episode. The show is designed to help learners grow their vocabulary and sound more natural and professional in conversation. Hosted by Adriana Gómez, it is distributed through the Linguagym Substack newsletter.
Episodes
English Workout 022 - Something Came up
Something came up Something came up: something unexpected happenedOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever had to cancel an appointment or meeting because something unexpected happened?That’s when you say: Something came up.It means that something you were not expecting happened, and because of it, you may need to change your plans.How to use it:Here are a few examples:* Felip
English workout 021 - Come up with something
Come up with something Come up with something: think of or create an ideaOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.How often do you attend meetings where you need to propose an idea, find a solution or suggest a new strategy?A very useful expression for these situations is: To come up with something.It means to think of, create, or develop an idea, plan, solution or suggestion.How to use it:
English Workout 020 - Walk past a place or a person
Walk past/ run past Walk past /run past: go by a placeOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.When was your last trip to a new place? Did you get lost? How good are you at giving and following instructions?A very useful expression is: Walk past or run pastIt means to go by a place while walking or running without stopping.How to use themHere are a few examples:* Yesterday, I was running pas
English Workout 019 - Let’s call it a day Vs It’s a wrap
019 Let’s call it a day VS it’s a wrapOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever worked for hours and felt completely exhausted? Sometimes you’re stopping for today. Other times you’re completely finished.These two expressions help you express the difference.* Let’s call it a day: stop working for todayYou use this expression when you decide to stop for now, but you’ll probably
English Workout 018 - Having said that
018 Having said that Having said that: but, howeverOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Do you want your English to sound more sophisticated?This is when you say: Having said that…It means however, even so. You use it to introduce a contrasting idea.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* We sold a large amount of units, and customer satisfaction is excellent. Having said that, w
English Workout 017 - We’re running out of time!
Run out of something Run out of something: not having something you needOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever gone to the kitchen craving something, only to discover there’s none left?This is when you say: We ran out of cheeseIt means to have no more of something you need or want.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* I wanted to drive to work, but I realized I had
English Workout 016 - Low hanging fruit
Low-hanging fruit Low-hanging fruit: start with the easiest partOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever felt overwhelmed because you didn’t know where to begin?This is when you say: I need to go for the low-hanging fruit.It means starting with the easiest, quickest or most accessible tasks before focusing on the more difficult ones.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples
English Workout 015 - Start from scratch
Start from scratch Start from scratch : start again from the beginningOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever started something, realized it wasn’t working, and decided to do it all over again?That’s when you say: I started from scratch.It means to start something again from the very beginning, usually because the previous attempt didn’t work or wasn’t what you wanted.You can
English Workout 014 - To take something for granted
Taking something for granted Taking something for granted : assuming it will always be thereOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever felt so secure about a relationship, job, friendship that you stopped taking care of it?That’s when you say: I took our relationship for granted. Sophia took her job for granted.It means to stop appreciating something because you assume you will a
English Workout 013 - To talk somebody into something
Talk somebody into doing something: convince someone to do somethingOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever wanted a friend to do something, but they just weren’t interested?That’s when you say: I talked my friend into going to the concert. I talked my friend into playing tennis.It means to persuade someone to do something they weren’t planning to do.How to use itHere are a fe
English Workout 012 - Make up your mind
Make up your mind: make a decisionOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.We all have to make decisions every day , don’t we?This is why this is such a useful expression: Make up your mind (or make your mind up)It means making a final decision after considering some options.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* I can’t decide which restaurant to go to. I need to make up my mind be
English Workout 011 - Having second thoughts
Having second thoughts: doubting a decisionOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever made a decision and then started wondering if it was the right one?That’s when you say: I’m having second thoughts.It means you’re reconsidering a decision you’ve already made.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* I was about to pay for my new car, but then I saw a newer model. Now I’m
English Workout 010 - Running into someone
Run into someone/ Bump into someone: meeting someone unexpectedlyOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever seen someone on the street without planning to?This is when you say: I ran into Sebastian on my way to work. I bumped into Sebastian on my way to work.It means meeting someone unexpectedly by chance.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* The other day I was walkin
English Workout Ep 09 - For God’s sake
For God’s sake:One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.1. Expressing frustrationHave you ever felt you’ve had enough? How do you express that feeling?This is when you say: Oh, for God’s sake! Oh, for Christ’s sake! Oh, for Heaven’s sake!It’s similar to saying “Come on!” or “Give me a break!”How to use itImagine these situations:* You’re driving, you’re in a hurry. Guess what! There’s a huge
English Workout Ep 08 - Work-life balance
Work-life balance: having time for work and for life One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Do you ever feel like work is taking over your life? Do you have enough time for your family, friends and the things you love?This is when you talk about:“ Work-life balance ”It means having a healthy balance between your professional life and personal life.How to use itHere are a few everyday examp
English Workout Ep 07 - Let’s get down to business!
Get down to business : start talking about the main topicOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Do you usually make some small talk before meetings at work?After a few minutes of small talk, you can say: “Let’s get down to business”It means to start focusing on the important topic or purpose of the meeting.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* You meet a friend to talk about a ne
English Workout Ep 06 - Bail me out!
Bail : three different ways to use it* Bail: money you pay while waiting for trial One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you heard the news? A famous actor was arrested, but he was released on bail.That’s when you say:He was released on bail.It refers to the money a person pays to the legal system so they can leave jail while waiting for their trial.How to use itHere are a few everyd
English Workout Ep 05 - Pet peeve
Pet peeve: something that annoys you One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Is there anything that seems small, but really annoys you?This is when you say: I hate it when people interrupt me. That’s my pet peeve!It means something that annoys you more than it annoys other people.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* People singing aloud on public transportation annoys me. That’s
English Workout Ep 04 - For Ages
Ages : for a very long time One expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you been stuck in traffic for what felt like forever?This is when you say : It took me ages to get to the office because of the trafficHow to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* I haven’t been there for ages* I hadn’t seen her for ages* It took me ages to get there (to a place)* I’ve been waiting in line for agesM
English Workout Ep 03 - Grow old with
Grow old with: becoming older / aging together with the person you loveOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Are you in love? Is there anyone you would like to spend the rest of your life with?This is when you say : I want to grow old with youIt means choosing the person you want to be withMini pronunciation tipPay attention to the TH sound at the end of “with”. It’s not a T—your
English Workout Ep 02 - Like there’s no tomorrow
Like there’s no tomorrow: do something passionatelyOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever felt you might not have a second chance to do something?This is when you say :Like there’s no tomorrowAs if there was no tomorrowIt means to do something as if it were your last momentHow to use itHere are a few everyday examples:* I ate as if there was no tomorrow* You’re eating like th
Episode 01 Get it over with
Get it over with: do something right there, but you don’t really want to do itOne expression. Five minutes. Stronger English.Have you ever felt like avoiding a difficult phone call or starting a presentation?This is when you say :Let’s get it over withIt means to do something even when you don’t really feel enthusiastic about it.How to use itHere are a few everyday examples:I have to get an inject
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