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In this 2-minute clip, you’ll learn essential Thanksgiving vocabulary in English, including catered, potluck, set the table, cutlery, and centerpiece. These are common words used during holiday meals in the United States, and understanding them will help you speak more naturally and confidently in real conversations. This video is a clip from the full episode of the Learn English Podcast, where we teach real English in context and explore American culture for B1–B2 learners. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform. #learnenglish #ThanksgivingVocabulary #americanculture #learnenglishpodcast #englishvocabulary #esl #americanenglish #nativespeakersenglish
Thanksgiving Vocabulary for English Learners | Catered • Potluck • Set the Table
🦃 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will build real-life Thanksgiving vocabulary while practicing your listening skills in natural American English. Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays in the United States, and knowing the key words connected to this day will help you sound more confident when talking to native speakers or attending a Thanksgiving celebration. You will learn useful words like host, guest, come by, catered, potluck, cutlery, centerpiece, seconds, thirds, stuffed, food coma, food baby, grateful, blessed, heartfelt and more. All of these expressions are explained clearly in easy-to-understand, real-life examples so you can start using them in conversation right away. You will also hear natural American phrases that people really use when talking about Thanksgiving plans, driving through traffic, inviting someone over, setting the table, eating too much food, and sharing what they are thankful for. This episode is perfect for English learners who want to improve listening comprehension, expand vocabulary, and understand American culture at the same time. Make sure to check the vocabulary list in the description so you can study the new words and add them to your daily English practice. If you are enjoying this podcast and finding it helpful, please like, subscribe, and share it with another English learner. Your support helps us continue growing toward our goal of 10,000 subscribers. 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🔔 Follow us @LearnEnglishPod: Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/ Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod Take lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387 📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb Affiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc 📝 Vocabulary list: 1) Host – The person who invites others and holds an event at their home. 2) Guest – A person invited to someone else’s home or event. 3) Catered – Food prepared by a restaurant or company and brought to an event instead of being cooked at home. 4) Potluck – A meal where each guest brings a dish to share with everyone. 5) Set the table – To prepare a table for a meal by putting out plates, glasses, and cutlery. 6) Cutlery – Knives, forks, and spoons used for eating. 7) Seconds – Another serving of food; when you go back for more. 8) Stuffed – Very full after eating too much food. 9) Indulge – To allow yourself to enjoy something, especially something you usually avoid (like too much food). 10) Leftovers – Food that remains after the main meal 11) Food coma – The sleepy, tired feeling after eating a large meal. 12) Heartfelt – Sincere and full of real emotion. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:08 Hosting Thanksgiving 07:57 Thanksgiving Meal 14:11 Overeating 17:52 Gratitude and Blessings #learnenglish #eslpodcast #thanksgivingvocabulary #americanenglish #englishlistening #b1english #b2english #learnenglishnaturally #englishvocabulary #thanksgivinginamerica #holidayvocabulary #esllistening #englishpractice #realenglish #spokenenglish #learnenglishpodcast #englishforlife #englishfluency #studyenglish
Thanksgiving Vocabulary in Real American English | B1–B2 ESL Listening Practice
🗓️ Learn natural English expressions for everyday life! 💬 In this short clip from the Learn English Podcast, we explain what it means when something goes “according to plan” and when someone “takes time off.” You’ll learn how to use these common expressions to talk about plans, work, and recovery in real-life situations. Perfect for intermediate English learners who want to sound more natural and confident when speaking about their schedule, job, or health. 🎧 Watch, learn, and improve your English naturally! #learnenglish #englishvocabulary #medicalenglish #healthvocabulary #englishlearning #englishshorts #learnenglishpodcast #englishtips
Build Your English Vocabulary: Talking About Plans and Time Off #englishvocabulary #englishpodcast
✅ Learn useful English for medical situations! 🩺 In this short clip from the Learn English Podcast, you’ll learn what it means when a doctor says you’re on medical restrictions or when you’ve been cleared. We explain how these terms are used after surgery or an injury, and what they mean for your recovery and daily activities. This short lesson is perfect for intermediate English learners who want to build real-life medical and health vocabulary and sound more confident when talking about recovery or physical limitations. 🎧 Watch, learn, and improve your English naturally! #learnenglish #englishvocabulary #medicalenglish #healthvocabulary #englishlearning #englishshorts #learnenglishpodcast #englishtips
Everyday English for Health: Medical Restrictions Explained #englishvocabulary #englishpodcast
⚡ Learn how to describe pain in English! 🩺 In this short clip from the Learn English Podcast, we talk about common ways to describe nerve pain — including shooting pain, intense pain, and electrical sensations. You’ll learn what each phrase means and how to use them naturally when talking to a doctor or describing how you feel. This short lesson is perfect for intermediate English learners who want to build medical and everyday health vocabulary while improving listening comprehension. 🎧 Watch, learn, and sound more natural in English! #learnenglish #englishvocabulary #medicalenglish #healthvocabulary #englishlearning #englishshorts #learnenglishpodcast #englishtips
How to Talk About Pain in English (with Real Examples) #englishvocabulary #medicalenglish
In this short clip from the Learn English Podcast, we talk about important English vocabulary for surgery and medical procedures. You’ll learn what a pre-op appointment is, what consent forms are, and the meaning of “put under.” We’ll also explain the difference between general anesthesia (when you are asleep during surgery) and local anesthesia (when only one part of your body is numb). This is perfect for intermediate English learners who want to understand and use medical and health-related vocabulary naturally. 💉💬 🎧 Watch, listen, and improve your English today! #learnenglish #englishvocabulary #medicalenglish #healthvocabulary #englishlearning #englishshorts #learnenglishpodcast #englishtips
English Vocabulary for Surgery: Pre-Op, Anesthesia, and “Put Under” Explained #englishvocabulary
🤕 Want to know how to describe pain, injuries, and surgery in English — in a real-life situation? In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, I share my true story of a serious back injury, two surgeries, and a herniated disc. As I explain what happened, you will learn essential **medical English vocabulary** used when talking to doctors, describing symptoms, and discussing recovery. This episode is perfect for B1–B2 English learners who want real listening practice and practical vocabulary for health situations. 💬 In this episode, you will learn how to: • Describe different types of pain (shooting, sharp, electric) • Talk about numbness, weakness, and nerve pain • Understand MRI results and medical tests • Use correct English at a doctor’s appointment • Explain surgery, recovery, and restrictions • Understand “being put under” anesthesia • Talk about being “cleared” by a doctor This is real English, through a real story — natural, useful, and easy to understand. 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🔔 Follow us @LearnEnglishPod: Website: https://learnenglishpod.com/ All links: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod Take lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387 📚 Affiliate links: italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc 📝 Vocabulary List: 1) Deal with – To manage a difficult situation 2) Recap – A short summary 3) Ruptured – Broken or torn open suddenly 4) Numbness – Lack of feeling 5) MRI – Medical scan used to see soft tissues 6) Restrictions – Rules about what you cannot do 7) Cleared – Approved by a doctor 8) Invasive – A medical procedure involving cutting into the body 9) Put under – Made to sleep with anesthesia 10) Shooting pain – Pain that travels quickly through the body 11) According to plan – As expected 12) Take time off – Stop working for some time ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:44 Recap of the Injury 06:34 Surgery Experience 10:54 Pre-Op Appointment 14:13 Types of Pain 17:21 Impact on Podcast #learnenglish #medicalenglish #englishlisteningpractice #b2english #englishforlife #injuryinenglish #describepain #learnenglishpodcast #englishvocabulary #reallifeenglish #surgeryenglish #doctorvisitenglish #listeningpractice #englishthroughstories #speakenglish
How to Describe Pain & Surgery in English (My Real Back Injury Story)
In this English short, learn how the idiom “go for broke” is used in sports! ⚽🏀🏈 When a team is losing near the end of the game and risks everything to try to win — they’re going for broke. 💥 It means giving your all, taking a big risk, and holding nothing back to reach success. This is especially true is the team has nothing left to lose and must win the game. 🎧 Hear more examples and the fascinating history of this phrase in our Learn English Podcast episode — available on all podcast apps and YouTube! 🎙️ #learnenglishpodcast #englishvocabulary #esl #englishlearning #learnenglish #EnglishIdioms #americanslang #englishincontext #idiomsinenglish
⚽ “Go For Broke” in Sports | English Idiom You Should Know #americanenglish #idiomsinenglish
Learn the meaning of the English idiom “go for broke” — and see how to use it in real life! In this short video, we show an example of someone quitting their job to start their own business. 🏢✨ To go for broke means to risk everything to reach your goal — even if there’s a chance of failure. This is especially true when someone feels like they have no other option and have to succeed. Watch to understand how native speakers use it naturally in conversation! 🎧 Listen to the full episode on the Learn English Podcast (available on all podcast apps and YouTube) to hear the inspiring true story behind this idiom from World War II. 🇺🇸 🎧 Hear more examples and the fascinating history of this phrase in our Learn English Podcast episode — available on all podcast apps and YouTube! 🎙️ #learnenglishpodcast #englishvocabulary #esl #englishlearning #learnenglish #EnglishIdioms #americanslang #englishincontext #idiomsinenglish
💼 What Does “Go For Broke” Mean? | English Idiom Explained #americanenglish #idiomsinenglish
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