Actually English
Jenna Gordon, certified in teaching English as a second language
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About This Podcast
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.
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Recent Episodes
EP18 English Idioms and Phrasal Verbs Explained Through a Story | Carlos Goes to Pride
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…
EP17 Business English Idioms Explained Through a Realistic Office Story
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…
EP16 Either vs Neither Explained Clearly | English Grammar for Real Conversation
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…
EP15 Wild Dogs, Broken Cars & Highway Chaos | Learn Real English Naturally
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…
EP14 Native English Slang & Idioms Explained Through Reddit Stories
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,…
EP13 Learn REAL English Slang from Reddit | Idioms, Phrasal Verbs & Native Speech
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…
EP12 How to Actually Learn English in 2026 | Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking
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…
EP11 | The Last Message Pt. 3 | 8 Emotional English Expressions You Need to Know
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…
EP10 | The Last Message Pt. 2 |10 Emotional English Expressions You Need to Know
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…
EP9 | The Woman Who Changed Running Forever
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…
EP8 | How the Languages We Speak Shape the Way We Think
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…
EP7 The Last Message | Intermediate/advanced English listening | Suspense Story
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…
EP6 Do vs. Make | The One Rule That Changes Everything
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…
EP5 Did She Kill the Vibe? English Listening Practice
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…
EP4 5 Phrasal Verbs You Need to Know | Grammar Bites
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…
EP1 Your English Lesson is Serving Drama
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…
EP2 Can I Get a Large Please?
Ever feel lost the moment you walk up to a coffee shop counter in an English-speaking country? This episode breaks down a real New York City coffee order — and the fast, casual phrases native…
EP3 Is she being pushed away?
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…
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Actually English has published 18 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Education, Language Learning.
Actually English is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 15m.
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