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Daily English Pod
Daily English Pod is a space for learning English beyond grammar and textbooks.
During the week, you’ll learn practical vocabulary, expressions, idioms, and real-life English, the language people actually use in everyday conversations, emotions, and work.
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This podcast is created by Jale, an English teacher with 13 years of teaching experience and a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics from Canada, who teaches with patience, clarity, and care, and believes learning works best when students feel seen, respected, and safe to think aloud.
The goal is simple but meaningful: to help you understand English deeply, use it confidently, and connect it to your real life. English here is not just a skill. It’s a gentle companion for clearer thinking, honest expression, and deeper human connection.
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Have a say
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Have a say
means to be able to express your opinion or take part in a decision. It doesn’t mean you control everything — it simply means your voice is included.
Examples:
1- In the family, plans were being made quickly. She spoke up and said she’d like to have a say before anything was finalized.
2- At work, the schedule was changed without any discussion.
He felt frustrated because he wanted to have a say in the decision.
Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English. Today’s expression is simple, common, and very important in everyday life. It’s “have a say.” One more time: “have a say.”
Listen to this: The decision was already being discussed when she walked into the room.
Everyone seemed to be talking about her future — but no one had asked her opinion.
She paused and thought, I should have a say in this.
So what does “have a say” mean? To “have a say” means to be able to express your opinion or take part in a decision. It doesn’t mean you control everything — it simply means your voice is included.
Let’s listen to some examples: At work, the schedule was changed without any discussion.
He felt frustrated because he wanted to have a say in the decision.
In the family, plans were being made quickly. She spoke up and said she’d like to have a say before anything was finalized.
The students didn’t want special treatment — they just wanted to have a say in how the class was run.
Sometimes we don’t need to be in charge. We don’t need the final word. We just need to know that our voice matters — that we have a say.
Having a say is about respect. It’s about participation. And it’s about feeling seen, even when the outcome isn’t exactly what we wanted.
Now it’s your turn: In which situation in your life would you like to have a say?
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