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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.
On weekends, we slow down. Through ideas from psychology, philosophy, and real human experience, we explore language as a way to better understand life, emotions, identity, and growth.
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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Stay on top of sth
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Stay on top of sth
means to keep something under control by paying attention to it regularly and dealing with it before it becomes a problem.
Examples:
1- Some people check their emails several times a day to stay on top of their work and make sure nothing important is missed.
2- When it comes to health, small habits can help you stay on top of things — exercising regularly, sleeping well, and paying attention to how you feel.
Hi everyone, and welcome to Daily English.
Today’s expression is very practical and something we hear often in everyday conversations. It’s “stay on top of something.”
One more time: “stay on top of something.”
Listen to this: Her schedule had become very busy. Emails, meetings, messages, and deadlines kept appearing every day. So she decided to organize her tasks carefully to stay on top of everything.
So what does “stay on top of something” mean? To “stay on top of something” means to keep something under control by paying attention to it regularly and dealing with it before it becomes a problem.
It’s about being organized and proactive. Let’s listen to some examples.
Some people check their emails several times a day to stay on top of their work and make sure nothing important is missed.
When it comes to health, small habits can help you stay on top of things — exercising regularly, sleeping well, and paying attention to how you feel.
Language learning also requires consistency. Students who practice a little every day are often able to stay on top of their English and continue improving.
Staying on top of things doesn’t mean being perfect. It simply means taking small actions regularly so that problems don’t grow bigger later.
Now it’s your turn: What is one thing in your life you try to stay on top of?
Thanks for listening to Daily English. Take care of the small things today, and see you tomorrow.