Learn English Podcast

Hip-Hop Slang Every English Learner Should Know: Hustle, Come Up, Make Moves

August 3, 2026Β·6 min
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πŸ“ Learn English through real hip-hop culture in this episode of the Learn English Podcast. Built for intermediate English learners (B1–B2), it covers three American slang terms rooted in hip-hop β€” hustle, come up, and make moves β€” and how they're used in everyday American English.This episode gives English learners vocabulary in context, listening comprehension practice, and real-life American English usage through song references and an interview clip. These terms are common in daily conversation but rarely covered in a textbook, making this ideal listening practice for anyone learning English through stories and culture.Learn English through context, one episode at a time β€” moving toward natural, confident American English fluency.πŸ”” Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387πŸ“šAffiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msuscπŸ“ Vocabulary list:1) hustle (verb) β€” to work hard in creative, independent ways to earn money or succeed2) hustler (noun) β€” a smart, resourceful, determined person who hustles3) side hustle (noun) β€” extra part-time work done alongside a main job4) come up (phrasal verb) β€” to become more successful over time; to grow up, often in a difficult environment5) make moves (phrase) β€” to take real action toward success6) get ahead (phrase) β€” to improve your position or succeed7) resourceful (adjective) β€” good at finding ways to solve problems8) career moves (phrase) β€” actions taken to advance a career9) take steps toward a goal (phrase) β€” to act with a specific purpose in mind10) out here hustling (phrase) β€” casually working hard, often at multiple jobs

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