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Actually English is the podcast for intermediate and advanced learners who want to sound like a native speaker — not just pass a test. Every episode, we take real English from real places: Reddit threads, videos, blogs, and everyday conversation. Then we break it all down — the slang, the idioms, the tone, and everything your textbook never taught you.
Unknown Host hosts Actually English, a education show with 21 episodes published.
Many Spanish speakers assume that because a word looks like a word in their native language, it must have the same meaning. These are called "false friends" (or false cognates), and they are one of the biggest hurdles fo
Struggling with past modals in English? In today's episode of Actually English , we take a deep dive into Could Have, Should Have, and Would Have so you can finally use them with confidence. Using funny and real-life Goo
Are you confused about when to use could , should , and would in English? In this episode of Actually English , you'll learn these essential modal verbs through real Google reviews—some serious, some hilarious, and all p
In this episode of Actually English, we continue following Carlos and Maya on their journey to learn real-world English through stories. This time, Carlos heads to a local Pride festival to work on his first big journali
In this episode of Actually English, you'll follow Carlos, a journalist attending his first big meeting with his new boss. Carlos speaks excellent English, but there's one problem: his boss loves using workplace idioms.
In this English lesson, we break down one of the most confusing grammar topics for ESL learners in a simple and natural way. You’ll learn how native speakers actually use these expressions in real conversation.In this le
Three women, two children, two dogs, broken-down cars, wild street dogs, tow ropes snapping on the highway, and hours stranded in the middle of nowhere… this story has everything. If you’re an advanced English learner, t
Want to understand the REAL English native speakers use every day? In this episode of Actually English, we break down a viral Reddit “Am I the Asshole?” story to teach you natural English slang, idioms, phrasal verbs, an
Want to understand how native speakers actually talk? In this episode of Actually English, we break down real English slang, idioms, and phrasal verbs using a viral Reddit story. This lesson is perfect for advanced Engli
Want to improve your English fast in 2026? In this episode of Actually English, we break down the 4 essential skills you need to become fluent in English: reading, writing, listening, and speaking—and how to practice all
Want to learn real English through stories instead of boring textbooks? In this episode of Actually English, you’ll improve your listening and vocabulary with a mystery story (Part 3: The Last Message) while learning 8 p
Can you keep it together under pressure? In this episode of Actually English, we follow Elena as she races to find her missing friend Daniel — and you'll learn 10 powerful English expressions for intense emotions along t
Join me in this episode where we unpack the interesting life of Katherine Switer, the first woman to run in the Boston Marathon. We go over phrases and keywords that deal with emotion and perseverance.
In this episode, we break down a TED Talk from Lera Boroditsky. From how an Aboriginal community from Australia doesn't have the words "left" and "right", to how some languages avoid fault by only using passive voice, we
Part 1 of the suspense story, The Last Message. Follow us in this story while we listen to Helena after she finds a mysterious message from a coworker that leads to his disappearance. For intermediate to advanced learner
Do you ever get confused when you have to choose between the verb "do" or "make"? Don't worry, it can be confusing! After this episode, I'm sure you'll be a master. Join us as we dive into this topic and learn the differ
In this episode of Actually English, we are back on Reddit, where we will learn lots of useful phrases through context, like "kill the vibe" and "it's a whole thing". Listen for yourself and tell us if you think this pos
Phrasal verbs don't have to be a list you memorize and forget. In this episode of Actually English Grammar Bites, we learn 5 essential phrasal verbs through two stories — one with explanations, one without. Back out, bur
In this episode, we read a real-style Reddit post from the subreddit r/AITA (Am I The Asshole) and decode the slang, internet language, and informal expressions that make it almost impossible for most learners to follow.
Today's post comes from r/relationship_advice — one of Reddit's most active communities. It's a deeply human story about a long friendship that seems to be fading without explanation. The language in this post is rich wi
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