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How Did It Go? 7 Natural Ways Native English Speakers Ask About Your Experience. Vocabulary, Collocations and More!

How did it go? How was it? Any luck? How did it pan out? Native English speakers ask these questions all the time—but although they may seem similar, they don't always mean exactly the same thing. In this episode of English Snacks, Amber explores 7 natural ways to ask about someone's experience, progress, result, or outcome. Whether you're talking about a job interview, an exam, a first date, a difficult negotiation, or trying to find an apartment, these everyday English expressions will help you sound more natural and understand what native speakers really mean. You'll learn the differences between: 🍴 How did it go? — the safest, most versatile option 🍴 How was it? — a short, natural everyday question 🍴 How did you get on? — asking about progress or how someone managed 🍴 How did it turn out? — focusing on the final result 🍴 How did it pan out? — asking how something unfolded, especially when things were uncertain 🍴 Any luck? — useful when something has been difficult or uncertain 🍴 Did it go well? — a more direct question about whether something was successful You'll also get a quick grammar explanation of “get on”, plus examples that show how these expressions work in real-life English conversation. This episode is ideal for English learners who want to move beyond textbook English and understand the natural questions native speakers use every day. 🎧 Natural English listening practice 🗣️ Everyday conversation expressions 📚 Phrasal verbs, idioms, and nuance 🌍 Useful English for work, study, travel, and daily life 🔁 Shadowing practice to improve rhythm and pronunciation Amber is a native English speaker from Australia, an ESL teacher, and a lifelong lover of words. These days, she lives in the French countryside, where ordinary moments—a walk through the village, a conversation over coffee, or an unexpected encounter with nature—often become little English lessons of their own. Through English Snacks, she shares the words, expressions, stories, and small observations that make English feel more natural, interesting, and alive. Come along, have a little listen, and enjoy learning English one snack at a time. Come hungry for knowledge. #EnglishSnacks #LearnEnglish #NaturalEnglish #EnglishListeningPractice #EnglishConversation #EnglishExpressions #EnglishPhrasalVerbs #SpeakEnglishNaturally #ESL #EnglishVocabulary #IntermediateEnglish #LearnEnglishThroughListening

S5 · E69

14 set 2026

4:52

On Second Thought: A Walnut Story from Rural France. English Vocabulary, Collocations and More!

A walk after dinner. A walnut on the ground. A quick “yes” from a mum—and then a memory of a squirrel that morning changes everything. In this episode of English Snacks, Amber shares a short, natural English story from village life in rural France. A simple encounter with a squirrel leads to an unexpected lesson about pausing, reconsidering our choices, and seeing the bigger picture. Along the way, you'll learn useful everyday English vocabulary, phrasal verbs, collocations, and idioms, including: 🍂 leap / leapt onto — to move suddenly and dramatically 🍂 a total standoff — a tense situation where neither side moves first 🍂 stare at / stare back — describe mutual, unbroken eye contact 🍂 take off — to suddenly run away 🍂 scamper — to move quickly and lightly 🍂 set someone off — to trigger a reaction 🍂 on second thought — an everyday expression used when reconsidering a decision You'll also practise natural English listening, pronunciation, rhythm, and connected speech through shadowing sentences inspired by the story. This episode is suitable for English learners who enjoy learning through stories, real-life situations, nature vocabulary, and thoughtful conversations. It's especially useful for intermediate learners looking to build vocabulary and become more comfortable with natural spoken English. 🎧 Listen at your own pace. 📝 Follow along with the transcript. 🗣️ Shadow the sentences to practise pronunciation and rhythm. Amber is a native English speaker from Australia, an ESL teacher, and a lifelong lover of words. These days, she lives in the French countryside, where ordinary moments—a walk through the village, a conversation over coffee, or an unexpected encounter with nature—often become little English lessons of their own. Through English Snacks, she shares the words, expressions, stories, and small observations that make English feel more natural, interesting, and alive. Come along, have a little listen, and enjoy learning English one snack at a time. Come hungry for knowledge. #EnglishSnacks #LearnEnglish #EnglishListeningPractice #LearnEnglishThroughStories #EnglishVocabulary #EnglishPhrasalVerbs #EnglishShadowing #ESL #EnglishIdioms #IntermediateEnglish

S5 · E68

9 set 2026

10:07

September Goals: Talking About What You Want to Achieve

September has started feeling a little like a second January to Amber. The books are fresh, routines are beginning again, and there's that familiar feeling of “Right, what would I like to achieve this time?” Amber is a native English speaker from Australia, an ESL teacher, and a lifelong lover of words, now living in the French countryside. Through English Snacks, she turns everyday observations, little stories, and ordinary moments into short, engaging English lessons that help learners around the world discover more natural, interesting English. In this episode, let's take a gentle look at the language of goals, progress, and fresh starts. You'll discover how to talk naturally about what you're aiming for, what you're working towards, when you've fallen behind, and how to get yourself back on track. Along the way, you'll learn these useful everyday expressions: 🍂 set a goal — decide what you want to achieve 🎯 aim for something — work towards a specific target 🌱 work towards something — make progress over time ✅ follow through — do what you said you'd do 🐢 fall behind — lose progress compared with your plan 🛤️ get back on track — return to your plan after slipping off it Whether you're working on your English, starting a new routine, or simply giving yourself a little September reset, this is a short, thoughtful English snack filled with practical language you can use in everyday life. There's also a little shadowing practice at the end, so you can listen, repeat, and make the language your own. 🎧 English listening practice 📚 Goal-setting vocabulary & collocations 🗣️ Natural English expressions & phrasal verbs 🌍 Everyday English for work, study, fitness & life 🔁 Shadowing practice for pronunciation & fluency Big goal or small one, sometimes the hardest part isn't setting it—it's following through. Come hungry for knowledge. 🍴

S5 · E67

7 set 2026

3:45

English for Post-Holiday Blues: Vocabulary to Ease Back Into Work

Learn English with English Snacks — the short, natural English podcast for intermediate (B1–B2) ESL learners. Summer's over, the inbox is full, and the post-holiday blues have set in. In this episode, Amber teaches everyday English vocabulary and idioms for returning to work after a break, so you can talk about real life in natural, fluent English. "I've got a serious case of the post-holiday blues." Perfect for English learners who want to build vocabulary, improve listening skills, and practise English speaking through shadowing — no textbook English, just real, spoken English. 🍴 Come hungry for knowledge. #EnglishSnacks #LearnEnglish #ESL #EnglishVocabulary

S5 · E66

5 set 2026

4:32

Settle In, Settle Down, Settle On, Settle For: The English Phrasal Verb Family You Need to Know

Back-to-school season means back-to-routine vocabulary. In this episode, I unpack the "settle" family of English phrasal verbs — the small words that mix up even advanced learners because context changes everything. Learn the difference between settling in to a new job and settling down for the night (they're not the same thing). I Include real-life examples and shadowing practice so you can use these naturally in conversation, not just recognize them on a test. Perfect for intermediate (B1–B2) English learners working on natural spoken fluency, English phrasal verbs, ESL podcast, learn English online, English listening practice. 学英语 | 英語学習 | 영어 공부 | học tiếng Anh | học tiếng Anh giao tiếp | 學英文 | apprendre l'anglais | Englisch lernen | aprender inglés | imparare inglese | angol nyelvtanulás | изучение английского | یادگیری زبان انگلیسی | تعلم اللغة الإنجليزية | अंग्रेजी सीखें | phrasal verbs anglais | inglese phrasal verbs | English podcast for learners | ESL listening practice | vocabulario en inglés I'm Amber, an Australian-born English teacher living in rural France. A self-confessed logophile with a love of etymology and word formation, I create English Snacks — bite-sized lessons for intermediate English learners who want to sound more natural, not just correct. When I'm not recording, I'm teaching private lessons and chasing down the origin story of yet another English word, or walking my dog in the countryside. 🍴 Come hungry for knowledge.

S5 · E65

1 set 2026

4:54

Decision Making Phrasal Verbs For Real Life: Go Through With, Back Out and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 8)

This is it — the final episode in our phrasal verb mini-series! Today Amber tackles the vocabulary of decision-making, from small everyday choices to the big life ones. Learn how to talk about weighing up your options, holding off before you commit, and finally settling on an answer. Plus the phrasal verbs for changing your mind, going through with a plan, or backing out at the last minute. Shadow along and add ten more natural, everyday phrasal verbs to your English. And if you've been with us since episode one, congratulations — you've just learned 75 phrasal verbs across office life, home, relationships, plans, emotions, money, tech, and decision-making. Worksheet with all 10 phrasal verbs, example sentences, and practice activities in the link below. English Snacks is hosted by Amber, an Australian-born English teacher bringing bite-sized, practical lessons to learners around the world. Each episode pairs natural, conversational English with real vocabulary you can use right away — no textbook English. Real, authentic, modern and useful English the way it is spoken now! Come hungry for knowledge. #LearnEnglish #PhrasalVerbs #EnglishPodcast #MoneyVocabulary #EnglishMoney #お金の英語 #英語のお金の表現 #マネー英語 #金钱英语 #英语理财词汇 #学英语 #金錢英語 #英語理財詞彙 #學英語 #VocabulaireArgent #AnglaisArgent #ApprendreLAnglais #VocabularioDinero #InglésDinero #AprenderInglés #АнглийскийПроДеньги #ДенежнаяЛексика #УчиАнглийский #VocabulárioDinheiro #InglêsDinheiro #AprenderInglês #VocabolarioSoldi #IngleseSoldi #ImparareInglese #SłownictwoPieniądze #AngielskiPieniądze #NaukaAngielskiego #مفردات_المال #الإنجليزية_والمال #تعلم_الإنجليزية

S5 · E64

26 ago 2026

6:57

Money Phrasal Verbs for Real Life: Save Up, Splash Out and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 7)

Money makes the world go round — and English has a whole vocabulary just for talking about it. In this episode of our phrasal verb mini-series, Amber breaks down nine essential phrasal verbs for saving, spending, earning, and everything in between. Learn the difference between responsibly saving up for something you want and happily splashing out on a well-deserved treat. Shadow real example sentences and build the natural, everyday English you need to talk about your finances with confidence — whether you're budgeting carefully or just describing your weekend to a friend. Worksheet with all 9 phrasal verbs, example sentences, and practice activities in the link below. https://englishsnacks.gumroad.com/l/money English Snacks is hosted by Amber, an Australian-born English teacher bringing bite-sized, practical lessons to learners around the world. Each episode pairs natural, conversational English with real vocabulary you can use right away — no textbook English. Real, authentic, modern and useful English the way it is spoken now! Come hungry for knowledge. #LearnEnglish #PhrasalVerbs #EnglishPodcast

S5 · E63

23 ago 2026

5:25

Tech Phrasal Verbs for Real Life: Log In, Back Up and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 6)

Your phone freezes up. Your laptop breaks down right before a deadline. Sound familiar? In this episode of our phrasal verb series, we're covering the English you actually use every time you touch a screen — from logging in first thing in the morning to backing up your files before disaster strikes. Shadow along as we go through 12 essential tech phrasal verbs, real example sentences, and the small differences that make you sound natural instead of textbook. Find the worksheet to practice more here: https://englishsnacks.gumroad.com/l/tech English Snacks is hosted by Amber, an Australian-born English teacher bringing bite-sized, practical lessons to learners around the world. Each episode pairs natural, conversational English with real vocabulary you can use right away — no dry grammar drills, just language that sticks. Come hungry for knowledge. #LearnEnglish #EnglishPhrasalVerbs #ESL #EnglishTeacher #EnglishVocabulary #EnglishListening #EnglishWithAmber #SpeakEnglish #英語学習 #英会話 #英語のフレーズ #英語勉強中 #英语学习 #学英语 #英语口语 #英语词汇 #英文學習 #學英文 #英語口說 #英文單字 #ApprendreLAnglais #AnglaisFacile #CoursAnglais #VocabulaireAnglais #AprenderInglés #InglésFácil #VocabularioInglés #InglésOnline #УчимАнглийский #АнглийскийЯзык #АнглийскийДляНачинающих #AprenderInglês #InglêsOnline #VocabuláriodeInglês #InglêsFácil #ImparareInglese #IngleseFacile #VocabolarioInglese #IngleseOnline #NaukaAngielskiego #AngielskiOnline #SłownictwoAngielskie #تعلم_الانجليزية #اللغة_الانجليزية #تعليم_انجليزي

S5 · E62

19 ago 2026

5:23

Phrasal Verbs for Emotions: Cheer Up, Calm Down and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 5)

We use phrasal verbs to talk about our feelings more than we realise — often without even noticing. In this episode, Amber breaks down nine essential English phrasal verbs for emotions: the good, the bad, and how to talk about processing it all. Ever wondered how to say something suddenly makes you really happy? Or how to describe emotions building up until they finally burst? This one's got you covered — from cheering someone up to holding it together when things get hard. Companion worksheet in the link below, with matching, fill-in-the-blank, and speaking practice to lock it all in. https://englishsnacks.gumroad.com/l/emotions English Snacks is hosted by Amber, an Australian-born English teacher bringing bite-sized, practical lessons to learners around the world. Each episode pairs natural, conversational English with real vocabulary you can use right away — no dry grammar drills, just language that sticks. Come hungry for knowledge. #LearnEnglish #EnglishPhrasalVerbs #ESL #EnglishTeacher #EnglishVocabulary #EnglishListening #EnglishWithAmber #SpeakEnglish #英語学習 #英会話 #英語のフレーズ #英語勉強中 #英语学习 #学英语 #英语口语 #英语词汇 #英文學習 #學英文 #英語口說 #英文單字 #ApprendreLAnglais #AnglaisFacile #CoursAnglais #VocabulaireAnglais #AprenderInglés #InglésFácil #VocabularioInglés #InglésOnline #УчимАнглийский #АнглийскийЯзык #АнглийскийДляНачинающих #AprenderInglês #InglêsOnline #VocabuláriodeInglês #InglêsFácil #ImparareInglese #IngleseFacile #VocabolarioInglese #IngleseOnline #NaukaAngielskiego #AngielskiOnline #SłownictwoAngielskie #تعلم_الانجليزية #اللغة_الانجليزية #تعليم_انجليزي

S5 · E61

16 ago 2026

5:13

Phrasal Verbs for Plans & Meetups: Set Up, Show Up, Tag Along (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 4)

Making plans in English means knowing which phrasal verb fits the moment — and this episode has you covered from the first invitation to the final arrival. In part four of our phrasal verb mini-series, we're focusing on the everyday language of arranging to meet people, dealing with changes of plan, and getting where you're going. You'll learn how to set up a time to catch up with a friend, and the more relaxed alternative of just dropping by or dropping in when there's no fixed plan. We'll firm up the details on something already discussed, and look at what happens when life gets in the way: calling off a trip, pushing back a dinner reservation, or setting off at dawn to beat the traffic. Then it's on to arriving and meeting up — including the slightly cheeky show up (perfect for describing someone who's always late), the casual meet up for group plans, and tag along, for those moments when you're joining someone else's plan rather than making your own. As always, shadow the example sentences as you listen to build natural rhythm and pronunciation. A free companion worksheet with matching, fill-in-the-blank, and speaking practice is linked below: https://englishsnacks.gumroad.com/l/meetups Perfect for intermediate (B1–B2) English learners who want to sound more natural when making plans, discussing travel, or catching up with friends. 🎧 Part 4 of the Phrasal Verb Series | Next up: emotions English Snacks is hosted by Amber, an Australian-born English teacher bringing bite-sized, practical lessons to learners around the world. Each episode pairs natural, conversational English with real vocabulary you can use right away — no dry grammar drills, just language that sticks. #EnglishSnacks #PhrasalVerbs #LearnEnglish

S5 · E60

12 ago 2026

5:18

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