#77- 18 Words for Motivation & Ambition

Episode 77 of the The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast podcast, hosted by Gabby | English with Gabby, titled "#77- 18 Words for Motivation & Ambition" was published on February 6, 2026 and runs 38 minutes.

February 6, 2026 ·38m · The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast

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Summary

In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you’ll learn 18 real-life phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that Americans to talk about starting over, leaving the past behind, and turning life around. Through a powerful story and clear examples, you’ll hear natural English in context and learn how to use expressions like light a fire under someone, to be self-made, to be driven and more! This episode is perfect for English learners who want to sound more natural...

Episode Description

In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby podcast, you’ll learn 18 real-life phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that Americans to talk about starting over, leaving the past behind, and turning life around.

Through a powerful story and clear examples, you’ll hear natural English in context and learn how to use expressions like light a fire under someone, to be self-made, to be driven and more!

This episode is perfect for English learners who want to sound more natural, fluent, and confident.

You’ll hear these expressions used naturally in context and then broken down clearly, so you can start using them confidently in your own conversations.

Don’t forget to download the episode study guide! It includes:

All 18 vocabulary words with clear definitions
Example sentences
The full story from the episode
Practice activities to help you remember and actually use the language

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If you want to sound more natural, understand American conversations better, and talk about the future with confidence—even when it’s complicated—this episode is for you.

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