Speak English Now Podcast: Learn English | Speak English Without Grammar.

  Hi, everyone! Thanks for joining me for another episode. I'm Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com Today, we're continuing our journey of expressions inspired by man's best friend: the dog. And with a fun point-of-view story, you will improve your grammar in context. Before we start, get the transcript at: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast And if you want to help me, share the podcast with your friends and family. That would mean a lot. Thanks. Our first phrase is dogged determination. When someone shows dogged determination, they're incredibly persistent, not giving up easily. It's like a dog who won't let go of its favorite toy. Next, we have 'the hair of the dog.' This means taking a bit of alcohol to ease a hangover. It's a humorous way to suggest that a little of what caused your problem might help solve it. Moving on, a dog in the manger is an expression for someone who doesn't want others to enjoy something they don't need or use. And then there's the saying, 'You can't