AEE 2412: When “Go” Means “Said” in English

In this episode of the All Ears English podcast, Aubrey and Lindsay discuss the use of "go" as a substitute for "said" or to describe actions in English storytelling, a common native speaker technique to make narratives more engaging. They explore how this usage, including "I go" or "he goes," can be applied to any subject and in both present and past tenses to switch up from repetitive phrases like "I said." The hosts provide examples of how to use "go" to report speech and actions, emphasizing that it's not used for thoughts, and illustrate the concepts with a role-play scenario about a paddleboarding experience. They also recommend a previous episode on storytelling for additional context and encourage listeners to focus on connection over perfection when communicating in English.