English Makes No Sense

Why do Americans say things like "under the weather," "piece of cake," and "the ball is in your court"?
If you've ever been confused by American English expressions, you're not alone.
In this episode of English Makes No Sense, you'll learn 10 common American sayings that native speakers use every day. We'll break down the meanings, explain how to use them naturally, and help you understand real conversations more easily.
In this episode you'll learn:
✓ In the weeds
✓ Cut to the chase
✓ Hit the ground running
✓ Back to square one
✓ Under the weather
✓ On the same page
✓ Call it a day
✓ The ball is in your court
✓ Piece of cake
✓ Get the ball rolling
This episode is perfect for ESL learners, English students, business professionals, and anyone who wants to understand everyday American English.
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Some English verbs completely change in the past tense…
go → went
eat → ate
see → saw
But then English suddenly decides:
cut → cut
put → put
hit → hit
WHY?!
In this episode of the English Makes No Sense podcast, we learn common English verbs that NEVER change in the present tense, past tense, and past participle forms.
You’ll learn:
easy irregular verbs
common ESL grammar mistakes
American English pronunciation
natural spoken English examples
fluency practice for English learners
We’ll cover verbs like:
cut
put
hit
let
set
shut
spread
cost
Perfect for intermediate English learners who want to improve:
English grammar
speaking confidence
listening comprehension
pronunciation
everyday vocabulary
Because sometimes English follows rules…
and sometimes it absolutely does not.
English Makes No Sense.
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Do your emails in English sound too formal… or unnatural?
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to write professional but natural emails in English using real Business English phrases like:
✔ Get the ball rolling
✔ Follow up
✔ On the same page
✔ Touch base
✔ Look into
✔ I’m swamped
Instead of sounding robotic or textbook, you’ll learn how native speakers actually write emails at work.
🎧 This is Episode 4 (Final Episode) of the Business English Series: The Email Makeover: Writing Like a Human
👇 What you’ll learn:
How to sound natural (not too formal or rude)
Real email examples (before & after)
Simple structure you can use immediately
Business English phrases used in real workplaces
💬 COMMENT: Do you struggle more with speaking or writing in English?
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Want to sound more natural and confident in English at work?
In this lesson, you’ll learn 8 casual Business English sayings that native speakers use every day:
✔ In a nutshell
✔ Touch base
✔ In the weeds
✔ 86 something
✔ To be honest
✔ I’m swamped
✔ On the same page
✔ Back to the drawing board
These expressions will help you understand conversations, speak more naturally, and feel more confident in meetings and workplace situations.
🎧 This is Episode 3 of the 4-Part Business English Series
Which phrase do you hear the most at work?
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Want to sound more natural and confident at work in English?
In this video, you’ll learn 8 essential Business English phrasal verbs that native speakers use every day in meetings, emails, and conversations:
✔ Step up
✔ Build up
✔ Set up
✔ Follow up
✔ Fill in
✔ Look into
✔ Branch out
✔ Kick off
These phrases will help you communicate clearly and professionally at work.
🎧 This is Episode 2 of our 4-Part Business English Series
👇 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:10 Step up
02:10 Build up
03:10 Set up
04:00 Follow up
05:00 Fill in
06:00 Look into
07:00 Branch out
08:00 Kick off
💬 Comment below: Which phrasal verb will you use this week?
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