English American Style - The place to learn everyday American English.
English American Style helps English learners sound more natural and confident in everyday American conversations. Join Lisa Rogers for practical lessons on real expressions, idioms, workplace English, American culture, and what Americans really mean. Each episode uses clear explanations, real-world examples, and approachable teaching to help you understand English and use it more comfortably in everyday life.
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What does it mean to “take a beat”?
Asher has agreed to help Hazel move into her new apartment, but a spilled coffee, a GPS problem, and a closed road leave him feeling exasperated. Hazel encourages him to pause, take a breath, and think.
In this full lesson of English American Style, Lisa shares “Asher Takes a Beat,” then explains the idiom “take a beat” and the phrasal verb “run into.”
Practice the five-syllable word “exasperated,” with stress on the second syllable, and revisit “figure out,” meaning to understand something or find a solution.
In this lesson:
• Idiom: Take a beat
• Phrasal verb: Run into
• Pronunciation: Exasperated
• Bonus review: Figure out
Practice question: What do you do when you run into an unexpected problem? Try answering with one of this episode’s expressions.
Follow English American Style for more American English stories and lessons with Lisa, Asher, and Hazel.
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3 Oct 2026
Asher Goes on a Blind Date
What does it mean to go on a “blind date”?
In this episode of English American Style, Hazel arranges for Asher to meet a friend she thinks he’ll like. Asher isn’t sure what a blind date involves, but their first meeting gives him a chance to discover what they have in common.
Then Lisa explains blind date, meaning a date with someone you haven’t met before, and the phrasal verb set up, used here to describe arranging for two people to meet as possible romantic partners. You’ll also practice the pronunciation of compatible, with stress on the second syllable.
In this lesson:
• Idiom: Go on a blind date
• Phrasal verb: Set up
• Pronunciation: Compatible
• Bonus: The history of “blind date,” plus a review of “break the ice” and “warm up to someone”
Practice question: Would you ever go on a blind date, or have you gone on one before?
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26 Sept 2026
Asher Hits the Gym
What does it mean to “hit the gym”?
In this episode of English American Style, Asher tells Hazel about getting back into a regular exercise routine. Their conversation introduces the American English idiom hit the gym, meaning to go to the gym to exercise. Asher Hits the Gym
Then Lisa breaks down the phrasal verb warm up, including several ways it can be used in everyday English, and practices the pronunciation of flexibility.
In this lesson:
• Idiom: Hit the gym
• Phrasal verb: Warm up
• Pronunciation: Flexibility
• Bonus: Four ways to use “warm up”
Practice question: Do you hit the gym, or do you prefer to exercise somewhere else?
20 Sept 2026
Hazel Buys a New Laptop
Hazel needs a new laptop, but the first one she likes is more expensive than she expected. Follow Hazel and Asher as they compare options and find a better deal while learning everyday American English in context.
In this lesson, you’ll learn the idiom “cost an arm and a leg,” the phrasal verb “cut back on,” and practice pronouncing “economical.”
Listen to the story first, then stay for Lisa’s review and pronunciation practice.
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14 Sept 2026
Hazel Breaks the Ice | Everyday American English
Hazel is nervous about meeting people at her new photography club until Asher teaches her how to “break the ice.” Learn this common American English idiom, the phrasal verb “warm up,” and how to pronounce “introduction,” all through a natural everyday conversation.
6 Sept 2026
Hazel Figures Out How to Do It
Learn “piece of cake,” “figure out,” and the pronunciation of “satisfaction” through Hazel’s story, plus the bonus idiom “task at hand.”
30 Aug 2026
Under the Weather: An American English Idiom
Learn what “under the weather” and “bounce back” mean in everyday American English, then practice pronouncing “dehydrated” and “enthusiastically” with Lisa.
24 Aug 2026
Hazel Has a Funny Feeling | Everyday American English
Hazel has a funny feeling that she forgot something important. Follow her story while learning the idiom “funny feeling,” the phrasal verb “creep up,” and practicing the pronunciation of “prescription.” You’ll also learn two common American pronunciations of “aunt.”
23 Aug 2026
Welcome to English American Style: How to Learn Everyday American English
Meet Lisa Rogers, your conversation coach, and discover how English American Style helps you practice everyday American English through stories, idioms, phrasal verbs, pronunciation, and the Hear It, See It, Say It, Use It approach.
9 Jun 2019
I Met With Two of My English Language Students in California, USA!
Many of you know that these past couple of months have been quite busy for me. I had been traveling, and I moved into a new apartment (more on that in another newsletter). In the beginning of December, I flew from New Hampshire to California to meet two of my students!
9 Jun 2019
Happy Valentine's Day!
This week in the US (United States) we are celebrating a day of love called Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is celebrated every February 14th. Typically, this is a day when people who are in love express their feelings of love for each other. It is customary that couples exchange gifts and give each other greeting cards. Typical gifts are flowers, the red rose is a symbol of love; candy, especially chocolate; and jewelry.
9 Jun 2019
Happy Chinese New Year!
It’s the year of the pig. So what does this mean, exactly? In the Chinese culture, each year is identified with a different animal from the Chinese zodiac, and there are 12 animals. This year 2019, is the year of the pig. The pig is a symbol of wealth and prosperity, so you would think that if you were born in the year of the pig that it would be a good year for you, but no, no, no- this is not the case.
8 Jun 2019
Christmas Trees!
As most of you know, the holiday season is widely celebrated here in the US, as well as in other parts of the world. One tradition during this season is to decorate a Christmas tree with ornaments and lights. Sometimes the ornaments have sentimental value and they are usually very colorful and festive. Typically there are two types of Christmas trees in the US. We decorate "real” trees which are also called “live” trees.
8 Jun 2019
Happy Birthday!
November 14th was my daughter’s 27th birthday, She is visiting me so we celebrated her birthday like we used to when she was a child. Our family tradition was to always have cake for breakfast the morning of the birthday. So when the birthday boy or girl awoke, they would come into the kitchen to find the table decorated with presents (also known as gifts), balloons and a cake. Can you name the items in the picture?
8 Jun 2019
USA Bound - Countries of the VWP
Today, Monday, November 5th, I am going to Logan Boston International Airport to pick up my daughter and her husband who are flying in from Bulgaria. Her husband is my son-in-law and I am his mother-in-law. When he meets my two sons, he will be meeting his brothers-in-law.
24 May 2019
Mice!!! Lots of Them
Today we're going to talk about mice. This has been a banner year for mice where I live. I live in the countryside where there are a lot of woods with many trees, so it's not uncommon to have a furry little critter appear in your kitchen, especially when it begins to turn cold.
Our five takeaways are: banner year, critter, to turn cold, lures (to lure), and set free (to set free)
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