EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 30 MIN
#78- 18 Words for Murder Mysteries and True Crime
from The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast · host Gabby | English with Gabby
Are you an English learner who loves talking about true crime, murder mysteries, and criminal investigations? Or maybe you just need to learn about this topic so that you can talk about current events with confidence? In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, you’ll learn 18 essential phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that native speakers use when talking about crime, investigations, and everyday drama.In Part 1 of this two-part series, you’ll hear a suspenseful murder mystery story while learning vocabulary like:piece togetherlook intosketchythe prime suspectan alibi …and more.These expressions show up everywhere: in TV shows, news reports, documentaries, podcasts, and even everyday conversations. Even when we’re not talking about crime, native speakers use many of these phrases metaphorically.If you want to:Understand American TV and true crime showsImprove your listening skillsLearn real conversational EnglishSound more natural and confident…this episode is for you.🎧 Listen to the story, try to figure out the vocabulary from context, and then learn clear definitions and examples.Don’t forget to download the episode study guide! It includes:All 18 vocabulary words with clear definitionsExample sentencesThe full story from the episodePractice activities to help you remember and actually use the languageTo get the Study Guide, click >> HERE <<With the episode + study guide together, you’ll get multiple exposures to the vocabulary, which is exactly what you need to remember and actually use new English words confidently.Press play and let’s solve the mystery while improving your English.Get more English Lessons here: Visit me on InstagramVisit me on TikTok Visit me on YouTubeGet the FREE Study Guide: >> CLICK HERE <<
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Are you an English learner who loves talking about true crime, murder mysteries, and criminal investigations? Or maybe you just need to learn about this topic so that you can talk about current events with confidence? In this episode of The Real Life English with Gabby Podcast, you’ll learn 18 essential phrasal verbs, idioms, and slang expressions that native speakers use when talking about crime, investigations, and everyday drama. In Part 1 of this two-part series, you’ll hear a suspenseful...
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