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Got to Know – Understand a Common Phrasal Verb in American English Jul 31, 2015

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How did you get to know about Go Natural English? No matter how you learned of it, it is a great place to improve your English language fluency. "Got to know" is one of those phrases that does not necessarily translate word-for-word but is often used to express how someone learned of something or somebody.

You will often hear people say, "I got to know about the American sport of baseball when I was living in the United States." You could hear phrases such as, "I got to know Kenji very well while living and studying in Osaka, Japan." "Got to know" is such a versatile phrase and one that you should try to use in conversational English.

Tips like this can be found at gonaturalenglish.com where Gabby Wallace provides many opportunities to learn English tips and improve your language fluency. Visit gonaturalenglish.com and pick up your free eBook just for visiting the site.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJxZNOHRfl4

Episode transcript below:

Hey! What's up?

Welcome to Go Natural English.

I have a quick English tip for you.

The phrase is, "I got to know."

What does this mean?

Well, in American English, "I got to know" means that you know something over time.

So, for example, "I'm getting to know some new friends."

That's the present progressive, but I could say it in the past, "I got to know some new friends" in let's see, what city I could say, "I got to know some new friends in Bangkok."

I was recently in Bangkok for just about a week, so, I got to know some new friends.

It's not correct to say, "I knew some new friends."

You have to say, "I got to know."

This is just a really common phrase, so it's really useful.

I encourage you to use it and also to recognize it when you're listening to native English speakers.

So, I hope that you learned something new - that you got to know more about English through this video tip, and if you'd like to learn more about how to learn English the Go Natural English way, then come to gonaturalenglish.com where you can get a free eBook just for visiting, and learn more about the premium Go Natural English course that has tons more help, support, and practice for you on your English language learning journey.

Thanks so much for watching and I'll see you again real soon.

Bye for now.

Photo credits: imageneserik and Ramdlon

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How to Pronounce Ben, Been and Bean in American English like a Native Speaker Jul 29, 2015

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As you probably already realize, English can be a difficult language to spell and pronounce sometimes. Don't worry! Even native American English speakers sometimes have trouble understanding other Americans from different parts of the United States.

In this English tip Gabby provides a few helpful hints to remember when you are trying to understand what people are saying, and also so that you will be able to pronounce them correctly so that you can be easily understood. There are few things as frustrating as asking somebody to repeat what they said, over and over again. It's the same is somebody has to keep asking you to repeat what you said until they can understand you.

Remember! Try to speak and listen to as much English as you can. This will sharpen your English language skills and make you a better speaker. Don't forget to visit gonaturalenglish.com for more tips, and also to get a copy of Gabby's free eBook. You will be so happy that you visited the website.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEbgQha8fjA

Episode transcript below:

Well, hello there.

How are you today?

Welcome to Go Natural English.

This is a quick English tip.

I have a question from a Go Natural English audience member, Ynigo.

Ynigo asks, "What is the difference in pronunciation between the words "b-e-n" and "b-e-e-n?" And "b-e-a-n?"

That's a great question.

I love pronunciation questions so I'm excited to answer this one.

And you know what? I have another bonus tip for you besides explaining the difference between these three words which is a wonderful question.

It's very detailed though, and I'd like us to think big picture about language learning so, my suggestion – my big picture suggestion – is that you expose yourself to as much English as possible.

That way, your brain will start recognizing patterns, and recognizing when you hear words that might be spelled the same, or you might think they're the same, but they're just not.

Your brain kind of goes "ooh – ding."

That's different, so I'm going to remember, and your brain also recognizes the patterns.

It's another light bulb moment if you listen to a lot of English.

So, keep watching Go Natural English on YouTube, and listen to Go Natural English five times a week on the podcast – on iTunes for ios, and on Stitcher for your Android device.

So, you can get a ton of English that way and if you want more – if you want more practice and support as well, you can join the Go Natural English premium course at gonaturalenglish.com.

Now, what is the difference between "ben" like "Big Ben" you know the big clock tower in London, the historical landmark, "Big Ben."

I remember when I had a spelling test in 2nd grade and the teacher asked me to spell "ben" in front of the whole class and I said "b-e-n" because I was thinking about Big Ben – of course.

Well, I was wrong, and I was told to sit down in front of the whole class because "you can't spell."

No, my teacher didn't say that.

She wasn't mean.

She was very nice, but I felt really bad because you can totally spell ben "b-e-n", but it's not what she meant

She just didn't explain that.

Clearly I'm still upset about this – joking.

So, "ben", the way my teacher in 2nd grade meant it was "b-e-e-n", the verb.

For example, "I have been to Paris."

So, "I have been doing many exciting things. I have been traveling a lot these days."

So, you use "been" as part of your verb, or a participle.

That is "b-e-e-n."

So, to answer your question Ynigo, it is not the same as "b-e-a-n."

That word is a food that you eat and it's called "bean."

I actually love to eat beans they're very healthy, and helpful.

So, "bean" is an "ee" sound – "bean" – similar to "seat."

How to Hear the Plural S – Improve Your English Listening Skills Jul 27, 2015

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Have you already mastered the plural "s" sound in the English language? If not, you will want to watch this English tip from Gabby at Go Natural English. If you have had trouble understanding this concept, don't worry, you are not alone. There are a number of English learners that had experienced trouble with the plural "s."

Gabby explains that sometimes you can tell immediately from the context of the conversation that you need a plural "s." Sometimes you just have to listen and train your hears to hear the sounds. She also mentioned that the plural "s" can sometimes sound like a "z" and sometimes like an "s". As you listen to more and more English conversations, you will be able to distinguish the difference sounds.

Gabby's tips are designed to help you, the non-native English learner, improve your fluency and comprehension. For more tips and support, visit gonaturalenglish.com and pick up a free eBook just for visiting. While there, be sure to check out the premium Go Natural English course for more comprehensive tips and support.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adLVNaRZIcE

Episode transcript below:

Hey! How's it going?

Welcome to Go Natural English.

I have a great question from an audience member named Gusty.

Gusty asks, "How can I hear – how can I improve my listening comprehension to hear the plural 's' sound"?

Gusty was telling me about how in his English class, he has to fill in the blanks.

Maybe he was doing a listening exercise, maybe a worksheet, or a test.

And he has a really hard time understanding when to put an "s" at the end of the word.

He knows the grammar, of course – "s" is for plural but for listening it's so hard to hear that "s", and that's a great question.

I hear this problem, or this complaint, from a lot of English learners and it's a really common problem.

So, it's important to talk about it.

So, Gusty, thank you for asking that question.

If you'd like to ask more questions, the best way is to come to gonaturalenglish.com/contact.

Also at gonaturalenglish.com, while you're there, you can pick up a free eBook guide to fluency in English and check out the premium Go Natural English course with a lot more practice and support and real natural conversations between two or more people.

Alright, so, Gusty asked about the plural "s".

Well, sometimes you know there's going to be a plural "s" from the context, right?

So, if you hear someone say, "I love pets. I have four dogs."

Well, you don't even have to hear the plural "s" to know that if I say "four" then I'm going to have a plural "s", right?

I'm not going to say "four dog."

I need to say "four dogs."

So, you don't even need to hear it though because you know from the context.

But what about if I didn't say "four"?

What if I just said, "I have dogs"?

Well, we need to train our ears.

You need to think about the fact that English will have the plural "s", and expose yourself to a lot of English.

Understand that the Plural "s" has different sounds.

It could be either a "z" sound as the example that I gave just now "dogs."

So, you're listening for a "z" sound, or it could sound like "s", like an "s" as in "I have four cats."

Right?

So, we have two different plural "s" sounds that you need to be listening for.

So, those are my two tips, right?

You have to listen to the context – actually three tips – listen to the context, listen to a lot of English to train your ears, and understand that there are two different plural "s" sounds, "s" and "z."

Alright, I hope this has been helpful for you.

If you'd like to learn more, come back to gonaturalenglish.com.

I'll see you there.

Bye for now.

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Come to Find Out – Learn a Fun American English Idiom Jul 24, 2015

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Have you ever made plans to do something special, and then come to find out, that you already had something else planned? In this short English tip, Gabby explains the phrase, '"Come to find out."

This is one of those phrases that is not usually written about in textbooks, nor is it often used in writing, but it is commonly heard in conversational English. You might hear a phrase along the lines of, "I passed by the library the other day and come to find out that the President was autographing his latest book."

If you are determined to improve your English language fluency and conversational skills, then be sure to visit gonaturalenglish.com and see all the tips and resources that are available to you. Don't forget to check out Gabby's premium course while you are there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u_TkB3c7hs

Episode transcript below:

Hey! How's it going?

What's up?

Welcome to Go Natural English.

Let's get fluent.

I have a phrase to share with you today that is super common.

Native English speakers use it all the time and it's probably super confusing for a lot of English learners.

The phrase is "Come to find out."

"Come to find out" – what does that even mean?

"Come", "Find", "Out"?

Huh?

So, I want to talk a little bit about what this means.

"Come to find out" means that you're a little surprised – you didn't expect to know some information or to be told some information.

So, "Come to find out" is something that you want to share like a turn of events.

So, for example, "I was planning to go to the beach tomorrow – come to find out, it's supposed to rain. I can't believe it. I'm not going to the beach if it's raining."

Alright?

So, that's just a quick tip to show you a phrase that's really common, but not taught in textbooks.

It's common in conversation though.

So, if you want to learn more about natural English, come to gonaturalenglish.com and grab a free eBook that I'd like to give to you as a gift with no strings attached.

Hope to see you there.

Bye for now.

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How to Make the Flapped T Sound like an American Native English Speaker Jul 22, 2015

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Have you figured out yet that American English is a language full of unusual sounds and spelling? Well, in this English tip, Gabby talks about the Flapped "T", also known as the Flap T. Simply put, this occurs in American English when a "T" falls in a word between two vowels.

A flapped "T" sounds like a "d" in American English. This is why the words "Metal" and "Medal" in English sound the same. You would distinguish the exact word and meaning by the context in which it is used. Gabby uses "pretty", "city", "better", and "thought of" as good examples of the American flapped "T."

If you are serious about learning to speak and understand American English, then this tip is for you. By using the Flapped "T" sound you will demonstrate an understanding of American English that escapes some people. For more tips like this one, visit gonaturalenglish.com and start learning to speak American English the natural way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en0CBn8UQRM

Episode transcript below:

Hello there!

How are you doing today?

Welcome to a Go Natural English episode where we're going to talk about a question from a Go Natural English audience member, Abdelkrim.

Abdelkrim asked, "Can you talk a little bit about the flapped "T"?

Well, this is an excellent question.

Abdelkrim, it sounds like you're studying linguistics.

Maybe you're really interested in pronunciation in the English language and this is a really important point for understanding American English.

So, if you want to talk to Americans, or if you want to sound more like an American English speaker, then this answer is really important.

Now, Abdelkrim asked for a lot of examples and exercises, and I'm going to do my best but remember these English tip videos are really short.

I try to keep them between two and five minutes.

The shorter, the sweeter.

But if you want more examples, more practice, and more support, then you should join the Go Natural English premium course at gonaturalenglish.com.

Now, here are some examples:

We have words that I mentioned before in another video such as "water,"

Another example would be "pretty."

"Isn't it a pretty city"?

Now that's another example – "city."

So, we have the flapped "T" when you have a "T" between two vowels.

So, "Pretty – P-R-E-T-T-Y."

"Y" would be considered a vowel in this case, makes the "T" sound like a "D" – this is what we call the flapped "T" in linguistics or pronunciation.

So, what it means is that the "T" in American English sounds like a "D."

Now, in British English, it's a bit different but as you know, I'm an American English teacher so I can help you out with this flapped "T" sound.

So, it's "pretty."

Now, you may want to say "pretty" and that's OK.

It's not incorrect but that's more of a British accent.

So, if you want to understand and sound more like an American, you should say, "pretty" and you should expect people to say "pretty" and know that that word is spelled with a "T" even though it sounds like a "D."

Same thing for "city."

You might be tempted to say "city" and that's OK but what sounds more natural in American English is "city."

It's not "city."

It's "city."

So, a "D" sound is softer than a "T" sound.

The flapped "T" is soft like a "D."

So, I'm currently in Tokyo and I would say that Tokyo is a pretty city.

Oh, but I have an even better example – ooh "better" – B-E-T-T-E-R.

Not "better"" but "better."

A better example – I just thought of a better example which is actually "thought of."

Now this will blow your mind because when we say words, we have to consider the linking between two words.

We don't just say individual words like "pretty" – "city."

What to do when you realize you made a grammar mistake – How to Speak Fluent English Jul 20, 2015

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Making mistakes while speaking in a foreign language can be terribly embarrassing and even upsetting. We have all made mistakes ranging from the simple ones that didn't affect much to the really, really big ones that make your eyes wide and your heart beat faster.

Learning English is no different. There is a lot of room for human error, and we can generally open our mouths, and before we know it, we say something that we don't even mean. Sometimes we don't even realize we made a mistake until some points it out to us.

In this English tip, Gabby, explains that in most cases, it's OK. Native speakers usually understand what you meant to say and are not offended. In the off chance that they didn't understand what you meant, they will usually ask you to either repeat it, or explain what you intended to say.

For more tips like this, be sure to visit gonaturalenglish.com and see all the helpful tips that Gabby has for you. You will be glad you did.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9guf_U0CLFI

Episode transcript below:

Hello! Hello!

What's up?

How are you doing?

This is Go Natural English and I have a quick English tip for you.

I want to talk about making mistakes.

Imagine that you're having a great English conversation but you stop – you start turning red and sweating because you realize you just made a mistake, and you feel embarrassed, and oh my gosh, what do you do if you realize you've made a grammar mistake in English in the middle of a conversation?

It's not like you're writing a paper and you can just erase and rewrite it, or you're on a computer like most people do these days – you just delete and rewrite it.

You're in the middle of a conversation, so, what do you do, oh my gosh.

Well, two things:

It depends on if the mistake affects the meaning of what you want to say.

So, if you realize that your grammar mistake means that the other person didn't understand you, or might think something that's wrong that you didn't intend to say, then I would say, "Oh, I'm sorry, I made a mistake. What I meant to say was ..." you don't even need to apologize.

You don't even need to say you made a mistake.

You could just say, "What I meant to say was blah, blah, blah."

Two – if the mistake you made was kind of superficial, meaning it doesn't affect the meaning and everyone's understanding everything that you mean to say – there's no miscommunication, then let it go.

It's totally OK.

Just let it go.

It'll feel so good.

Just don't worry about it.

It happens all the time.

Everybody makes mistakes, even native speakers.

So, if it doesn't affect the understanding or your communication, just move on.

Alright?

Trust me, this will help your fluency overall because you won't be stopping the conversation – say, "ooh, oh, I meant, ooh, uh," and people will enjoy talking with you more because if the mistake was little, then it doesn't really matter.

Just keep talking and it's all good.

So, I hope that this tip is helpful for you.

If you'd like more tips, and – if you'd like to learn English the natural way, which is fun, easy, and relies on our own ability as humans to learn a language the natural way, then come back to gonaturalenglish.com where I have a lot of tips for you and I'd like to give you a free eBook, and you can find out about the premium course as well.

So, thank you so much for watching.

I believe in you, and I hope that you make a lot of mistakes.

Why?

Because mistakes are the way that we learn.

So, keep going.

Don't worry about your mistakes.

Just do your best to clarify and make sure that you're understanding other people and other people are understanding you.

So, you're doing great.

How to Order in an American Restaurant – Speak Fluent American English Jul 17, 2015

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Have you ever been nervous about ordering food or drinks at an English-speaking restaurant or café? You shouldn't be afraid to try and order for yourself, but you should always try to be polite about it. Sometimes, non-English speakers can sound abrupt or even rude without meaning to.

In this short English tip, Gabby provides a couple of examples of how to order food without sounding rude. The more you practice, the easier it will get, and the more natural you will sound. Adding a few phrases like this to your vocabulary each week can greatly improve your fluency in conversational English.

Be sure to visit gonaturalenglish.com to find many more tips from Gabby about improving your language fluency. There are a large number of resources available to you. Don't waste these opportunities to sound more like a native.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp42ldUUHu4

Episode transcript below:

Hey there!

What's up?

I would like to share a quick English tip with you about how to order at an American restaurant, or any English-speaking restaurant.

Now, what I've heard from some English learners that sounds really rude is, "Give me a cheeseburger."

Now, this might be a direct translation from your native language.

I think you're not trying to be rude.

I don't think that you're a rude person.

I just think we need a little help with our English skills.

So, I have two options for you to sound more natural and more polite.

The first one is, "I'll have a cheeseburger."

The second one is, "I'd like a cheeseburger."

Both are perfect, and I encourage you to use them next time you eat at an English-speaking restaurant.

If you'd like to learn more about natural English and how to sound more like a native speaker, visit gonaturalenglish.com.

Hope to see you there.

Bye for now.

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Again, Mountain, Pain – How to Say 3 Difficult Words in American English Pronunciation Jul 15, 2015

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Have you ever wondered why English has so many terms with similar meanings. For instance, take the words "everyone" and "everybody." They mean virtually the same thing. They make up a group of all, or many people. The good thing is that since the words mean the same thing, you can choose whichever one you want to use and everybody will know exactly what you mean.

On the other hand, if you use the word "someone", you are speaking in general terms that someone in the group, nobody in particular, just someone that you probably don't know, is involved. You might say, "Everybody is coming to the party tonight, but someone will be dressed as a clown." Now, you know that by using the term "everybody", that a lot of people are going to be there, but only one of that group will look like a clown, and you have no idea who that might be.

These are just a few of the many English tips that Gabby provides on a continuous basis to help non-native speakers learn English. As always, check out, and subscribe to Go Natural English for all your English language tips.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlCimqzciH0

Episode transcript below:

Hello! Hello!

What's up, my awesome English-learning friend?

I have a quick English tip for you about three words that are commonly mispronounced by English language learners.

Why? Because they're confusing.

So, I want to clarify this common challenge.

So, the three words are "again", "mountain", and "pain."

What do they have in common?

They all have "a-i" as vowels that are back to back.

So, you're tempted to pronounce each vowel individually like "a – e" so what I hear a lot, which is a mistake is "a-gay-een", "mount-ay-een", and "pay-een", which sounds really weird and not smooth and fluent at all.

So, to sound more fluent and more native-like, you have to mix these vowels together and just make them sound like "eh."

It's easy – "eh" – "eh."

Alright so "again", "mountain" – "mountain" sorry, I don't want to confuse the stress there "mountain", and "pain."

It's all kind of an "ay-eh-eh."

But they're not two separate sounds.

It's one sound, so, this little piece of information will make a huge difference on your English.

That's what Go Natural English is all about, is giving you these little tips that make a big difference on your fluency, and for your confidence in speaking English with other fluent and native English speakers.

So, if you like learning this way, and learning a little and using it a lot, learning a lot from it, come back to gonaturalenglish.com.

Visit me there and I'll give you a free eBook and you can find out about the premium Go Natural English course.

It's super cool.

I think that you would love it but you can come see if it might be right for you.

So, here on YouTube we have three free tips a week.

You can also check out the Go Natural English podcast on iTunes and on Stitcher for five times a week, quick tips that will help you out.

So, that's what I'm here for.

I hope that you are enjoying learning English the natural way and I can't wait to see you again soon.

Alright, bye for now.

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Is 'everybody' 'everyone' 'someone' 'anyone' singular? Or plural? Jul 13, 2015

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English is a universal language that is used by so many people around the world. Sometimes it can be confusing though, as there are words that have spellings that might not be pronounced quite the way you would expect. Like anything else, it takes work and perseverance to learn to speak English like a native, but be assured, you can do it, and you will have fun in the process.

In this English tip episode, Gabby explains how to handle the "ai" sound in many English words. She uses the examples "again", "mountain", and "pain." If you listen closely, and learn to pronounce the sound like Gabby says it, you will sound more fluent in English and be better understood.

Don't forget that Go Natural English can be found on YouTube, iTunes, and Stitcher. There are numerous video tips and podcasts to help you along your English learning journey. Make sure you use all of the resources available to you so you can learn English faster and better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCYMCfwbMks

Episode transcript below:

Hello! Hello!

What is up?

How are you?

Welcome to a free English tip at Go Natural English.

I have a question from Stephani.

Stephani asks, "What is the difference between "someone", "everyone", and "everybody"?

And are they singular or plural?

Awesome question, Stephani.

I think this will be helpful for everyone, so I'll give the quick answer and if you want more help with questions like these, consider the Go Natural English premium course that's available at gonaturalenglish.com.

So, "someone", "everyone", "everybody."

OK, they are different and the short quick answer is they are singular.

I know it's crazy, right?

Because "everyone" means many people.

"Everybody" means many people.

"Someone" actually means one person out of many people.

They are all singular.

So, for example, "Someone is calling."

I can hear my phone ringing.

"Everyone is happy today."

"Everybody is happy today."

OK, so "is" shows you that it's singular, the way that I'm showing you the example.

So, always remember that they're singular.

There are other nouns like this in English that you would think are plural but they're not, and those are some things that I help you out with in the Go Natural English premium course.

So, if you want to learn more, come on over to gonaturalenglish.com.

Now, what is the difference between these three?

So, as I said, "someone" is one person in a group of many people and it's kind of anonymous.

We don't know specifically who that person is – "someone."

OK, "anyone."

"Everybody" is a generalization – we're thinking 100%.

Alright? And "everyone" is also a generalization – 100%.

"Everybody" and "everyone" are actually the same.

They have the same meaning.

However, it's your choice which one to use.

So, the big difference is between "someone" and "everyone" or "everybody."

Now, whichever you feel comfortable with, if you prefer to say "everyone" or you prefer to say "everybody" that is your choice.

So, English is interesting like that.

It's good to have a big vocabulary so that you can choose.

You have the option, you have the choice to use whatever word that you want.

And, so that you can remember, you can understand when other people use these words too.

So, I hope this was helpful for you.

If you like English tips, make sure to subscribe here on YouTube, and also consider listening to the podcast if you don't already.

There are five English tips a week over at the Go Natural English podcast on iTunes for ios or Stitcher for Android.

So check that out and don't forget too to join Go Natural English on social media – facebook.

A Lesson Learned – Use this Common American English Idiom and Speak Fluently like a Native Jul 10, 2015

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Wait just a minute. What are these new phrases that we call idioms? Idioms are parts of speech that are generally used in certain geographic locations, and are not usually literal but are understood nonetheless. In this episode, Gabby talks about the idiom "Lesson Learned."

Normally, you would learn a lesson from a textbook or a teacher but in this case, a lesson learned is usually something learned from life experience. For instance, if you make a mistake, or do something foolish or embarrassing, you will probably have learned not to do that particular thing again. You don't want to experience that same embarrassment a second time. You might hear someone say, "I drove downtown during rush hour and it took me an hour to go two miles." In this case, the lesson learned is that rush hour is a bad time to drive downtown.

Visit Go Natural English and learn more about idioms and phrases that will help you learn to sound like a native English speaker faster and better. And as always, create opportunities to talk to native English speakers. You will be glad you did.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eF-_2UjSb2E

Episode transcript below:

Hey there! What's up?

Welcome to Go Natural English.

I'm Gabby Wallace and this is my friend, Robert Foster.

What up? What's up?

Well, I think we have an idiom to share today.

Of course.

A really common, great idiom – was it something about lessons, something about learning?

Yes, lesson learned.

A lesson learned.

Is this about studying English like you learn your lessons from the books?

No, it's more life lessons.

Life lessons.

Experience.

We all have those.

Yeah.

I learned just the other day when I went to the bank that I have to be very careful when I'm filling out my paperwork because I made a mistake and it cost me money and it cost me time, and that was a lesson learned, that I have to be very detail-oriented and careful when I fill out paperwork. Because the way I like to fill out paperwork – I was like scribbling and oh yeah ...

Scribbling and like hurry up.

It'll be OK, right. Get it done.

Yeah, yeah.

Nope.

I know one of mine, one of my many – one was, I was about 100 feet from a restaurant I was supposed to meet some friends for a restaurant in Tokyo and I didn't want to ask somebody for help because they sent me the pindrop for my phone wouldn't work.

Oh no.

So, I figured I'd just follow it around – well, they told me, "look over here, look over there." I walked around for 30 minutes ...

30 minutes?

... 30 minutes to a place that was 100 feet away, and all I had to do was ask somebody for directions. So, that was my lesson learned. Just ask the question if you don't know where you are, ask, and you can cut out a lot of time.

That's a good ...

I missed a lot of time there.

... That's a good lesson learned.

So now I ask all the time if I'm lost.

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Sounds good.

Alright. See you later.

Take care.

Thank you.

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