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[Celebrating 200 Episodes: Mastering 'I'm looking into' and Community Appreciation]-[0200 Daily Easy English Expression PODCAST—I'm looking into ~ing]

Daily Easy English Expression Podcast · A2 · 2014-11-17

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📋 Summary

Celebrating Milestone 200

In this landmark 200th episode of Easy English Expressions, Coach Shane celebrates a significant achievement: 200 consecutive days of podcasting. With over 3 million downloads in just six months, Shane reflects on the journey and the global community that has turned his show into a daily ritual. The episode serves as both an educational session and a heartfelt tribute to the listeners from around the world who have supported the program through ratings and personal messages.

The Expression: "I'm looking into"

Coach Shane introduces the core expression of the day: "I'm looking into [verb + -ing]." He defines this as "thinking about doing something" or, more specifically, the act of conducting research before making a final decision.

Shane emphasizes that this phrase is essential for those in the investigative stage of a process. He uses practical examples, such as "I'm looking into buying a new car" or "I'm looking into buying a juicer," to illustrate that the speaker has not yet committed to a purchase but is instead comparing options, checking prices, and gathering information. He encourages listeners to apply this to their own lives—whether they are "looking into joining" his class or researching other educational resources—stressing that before making a decision, one must do "a lot of research."

Global Community and Student Testimonials

Much of the episode is dedicated to reading feedback from a diverse, international audience. Listeners from countries including China, Brazil, Japan, Russia, Italy, Germany, and the United States share how the podcast has become an integral part of their daily routines.

  • Practical Integration: Many students, such as Hima’s mom from Japan, explain that they listen to the podcast while "doing housework" or cooking, highlighting the accessibility of the lessons.
  • Building Confidence: Lucas from Brazil mentions that after struggling for three semesters, listening to Shane’s "real spoken English" helped his speaking skills improve "considerably," proving that the podcast builds the necessary confidence for fluency.
  • The Importance of Phrasal Verbs: In response to a listener from China, Shane confirms that phrasal verbs are an absolute "must" for daily conversation, assuring his audience that his teaching method focuses heavily on these to help students sound more natural.

Philosophy of Learning

Throughout the testimonials, a recurring theme is the balance between humor and education. Students like Ludmilla from Russia and Massimo from Italy praise Shane for his "funny dialogues" and "clear examples," which make the learning process feel less like a chore and more like a daily engagement. Shane concludes by reinforcing his commitment to his students, noting that he is honored to be part of their daily lives and promising to continue the show for at least another 200 episodes. He encourages his listeners to shift their mindset from merely "trying" to actually "doing," echoing the sentiment that consistent effort is the key to mastering English.

🎯Key Sentences

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I need some special music, but I couldn't find anything too special.
2
I'm looking into signing up for a class.
3
Hmm what kind of car should I buy?
4
That's coming up right after you check out the dialogue two more times.
5
Your message means a lot.
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📝Key Phrases

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look into
2
sign up for
3
come up
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do research
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compare prices
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📖 Transcript

hello everybody my name is coach shane and welcome to easy English expressions you and me everyday come on let's master english hello everybody can you believe it number two hundred I need some special music, but I couldn't find anything too special.
So just thank you Thank you.
You guys are the reason I'm here podcast number 200 200 days in a row Have you listened to all of them?
If you have you are amazing.
Thank you so much. Well, let's get into today's expression.
It is I'm looking into verb plus ing I'm looking into buying a new car.

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