At the beginning of May every year, horse racing season begins. In the U.S., it starts off with The Kentucky Derby, a horse race that is often referred to as “the most exciting two minutes of sports.” 🐎
Since 1875, eager spectators have been pouring into Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky to watch the ca. 20 racers make their way to the finish line. Just given how long the event has been around, you can probably imagine how many traditions there are at the event. In today’s episode, you’ll learn about those traditions and the culture and history that makes the event what it is today.
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Support the showIn this episode, you'll learn how to use the common English expression "To Jump the Gun." Be sure to stay tuned until part 2 to learn all about the Kentucky Derby, "the most exciting two minutes of sports."
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Support the showToday you’ll hear about a trip to the grocery store. Imagine yourself as the main character of this story; visualize the interior of the store and that you are walking down the aisles. Picture everything from the moment you grab your cart or basket at the entrance, to the moment you check out at the register and head home.
As usual with 5-Minute English episodes, I try to keep the audio part of this lesson to 5 minutes. This lesson went a little over but for good reason! :)
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Support the showIn today's episode, we're talking to Natalie Sawicki, a songwriter from Los Angeles, who spent most of her life in Connecticut! She shares so much about this charming small state; you’ll hear about the fall foliage, New England fashion, local delicacies and much more!
Let's Discover “The Nutmeg State" with a local!
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Connecticut is a small state. In fact, it's the third smallest state in the United States after Rhode Island and Delaware. For comparison, it's 5,543mi², making it just a tad bit bigger than Montenegro and about 14% bigger than Jamaica.
Yet, where it lacks in size, it makes up for in population. 3.6 million people call Connecticut home, making it a state with one of the highest population densities in the country.
Geographically, you'll find Connecticut surrounded by three other states: New York, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. From the Connecticut panhandle in the southwest corner, you can reach New York City by train in a matter of minutes.
So what does it look like? Well, grab your camera! As a tourist in Connecticut, you're surrounded by lush greenery in the spring, warm oranges, reds and yellows in the fall and snow in the winter. Connecticut has four very distinct seasons.
While the north is mountainous, part of the Appalachian Mountains are in the northwest corner, the entire state is covered in rolling hills and trees, making it picture-worthy year-round. Not to mention all of the rivers! The Connecticut River is one of the most famous. It's actually the reason Connecticut is called Connecticut, it comes from a local indigenous language, Mohegan-Pequot, and Connecticut means long tidal river.
So whether you want to visit one of the many New England coastal communities, the impressive architecture of Yale University in New Haven, or the hustle and bustle of the capital, Hartford, you're in for a treat!
Pick some local berries and apples while you're there, meet some locals and make the most of "The Nutmeg State."
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Support the showIn this 3-part episode, you'll hear a casual discussion about one of life's most mundane topics: peeing and pooping. It's taboo to talk about, which is strange given how it's one of the most common things in the world.
- In part 1, you’ll hear about potty training, you’ll hear a joke and learn some fun things. If you're interested, here's the Potty Training book I was talking about! (The E-book is FREE.)
- In part 2, you’ll learn peeing and pooping vocabulary, which is very taboo to talk about, yet it’s useful for a multitude of reasons, which I’ll mention.
- In part 3 you’ll hear two crazy stories about people —no names— who literally pooped on the party.
I hope you’ll find them funny and they’ll help you recall some crazy stories you’ve heard. Just wanted to let you know what to expect! Hope you enjoy this. I think I’m going to go hide now.
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If you don't know who Dr. Seuss is, you should!
He was a cartoonist and author that brought us The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Green Eggs and Ham and over 40 other incredible books for children and adults around the world. He's been called "the father of contemporary children's literature." One out of four children in the US receive a Dr. Seuss book as their first book in life, and there's a good reason for it: they're playful and clever, with quirky images and rhymes, and there's a lot of repetition, so it's ideal for beginner readers. Over 650 million copies of his books have been sold, so I'd say it's worth learning about this inspiration.
Hear his story in this Culture and History lesson.
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It's a ridiculous visual, is it not?! If the cat's got your tongue, you can't talk, you're speechless! And that's pretty much how we use it in English conversation. We often ask someone "Cat got your tongue?" in situations when they can't respond, or they don't respond.
Listen to this episode to hear a joke, learn this expression and practice your pronunciation.
This is Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll talk about Dr. Seuss, one of the most beloved cartoonists and authors in American history.
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Support the showEvery year in New Orleans, Louisiana, a million visitors come to experience the biggest Mardi Gras party in the United States. Learn about the history of this event and the traditions and culture surrounding it.
If you plan on visiting, be sure to stay tuned until the very end; you'll learn how to make the most of it as a tourist!
This is Part 2. In Part 1 of this episode, Episode 139, you'll learn how to use the very common expression up one's alley, you'll heard a joke and practice your pronunciation!
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Isn't it nice when you learn an English expression that you can use a million times a day, every single day that you speak English? Well, listen to this episode. In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the very common expression up one's alley, you'll hear a joke and you'll practice your pronunciation!
This is Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll talk about the massive Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana, and how you can take part in it!
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Support the showYou walk into a restaurant and head towards the bar. Behind it, a lighted mosaic of colorful liquors spread from the ceiling to the floor. It's fancy on another level. Some people may describe it as resplendent; it feels like you're looking into a Queen's jewelry box.
A long counter separates you from the skilled bartender behind it, who shakes, stirs and strains with ease. As you approach, you consider how you'll place your order in English and suddenly you feel out of your element. In other words, you don't feel comfortable. You feel out of your element.
How do you order a drink at a cocktail bar like a native? Well, in today's lesson, you'll learn just that.
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Support the showIt's story time! Welcome to a French coffee shop and fancy restaurant where you'll be introduced to a number of common French loanwords in English. A loanword is a words borrowed from a foreign language.
American English is packed with French words; how do we pronounce them? Well, I know a lot of you are saying we butcher them, that's okay (I don't disagree with you!) In general, the pronunciation of a words depends on how popular / common a word is. If a French word is common in American English, naturally, there's an expected way to pronounce it, even if it's not how it is pronounced normally in French.
The goal of this episode is to teach you how we pronounce the common ones and what to do when you come across uncommon loanwords. Here is a sample of some of the words in today's episode.
- Patisserie
- Croissants
- Baguettes
- Eclairs
- Creme brulée
- Soufflé
- Crepes
- Facade (less commonly spelled façade in English)
- Chic
- Faux pas
- Maitre d’ (or also spelled maître d')
- Sommelier
- Connoisseur
- Hors d'oeuvres (we say this word often and I guarantee most people can't spell it!)
- Champagne
- Vinaigrette
- Omelet (or also spelled omelette)
- Faux
- Cliché (less commonly spelled cliche in English)
- Risqué
- Chauffeur
- Entrepreneur
- Rendezvous
- À la mode (also spelled a la mode)
- À la carte (also spelled a la carte)
- C'est la vie
- Déjà vu (also spelled deja vu)
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Support the showIn today's episode, we're talking to Camille Hanson, an ESL teacher and social media influencer who grew up in the U.P. - the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Buckle up! You're about to be immersed in an adventure; one that includes snow, lake life, deer flies, girls hunting with bows and arrows and so much more. Learn from a local how you can take advantage of "The Mitten State."
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Michigan is the 10th largest state in the US by population, and there’s quite a bit you should know about it.
Michigan is located up in the Midwest, near Canada, and it has two main parts: The Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula. Most people recognize the shape of the Lower Peninsula; it looks like a mitten. That’s why Michigan is sometimes referred to as "The Mitten State."
College life in Michigan is a big thing. And like most states in the Midwest and South, they’re crazy about American football.
The state is also home to the automobile industry with General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Chrysler headquartered there.
Some famous names from Michigan include: Madonna (the singer), Francis Ford Coppola (the director and screenwriter of "The Godfather"), and William Boeing, a pioneer in aviation and creator of the Boeing Company. Yep, they’re all Michiganders.
If you like fishing, hiking and greenery, Michigan is where it’s at. 50% of the state is covered in forest, so it’s lush and green. It’s also home to over 10,000 lakes and 40,000 miles of rivers. Did I mention it touches all five of the Great Lakes? That’s a lot of water, a lot of shore and a lot of trees.
As a tourist, you might want to try the world-famous cherries from there, try a pasty – not a pastie – and a beer from one of the many local breweries. Your senses will be overwhelmed!
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Support the showIn today’s lesson you’re going to hear the story of the creator of Jingle Bells, his questionable character and we’ll go through the lyrics of the song so if you want to sing it in English, you can.
This is Part 2. In Part 1, we spoke about the common English expression Bells and Whistles.
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In December of 1965, a spacecraft called Gemini 6 was flying in outer space, looking back down at earth. The crew members on board were on call with Mission Control when they announced the following alarming message: “We have an object, looks like a satellite going from north to south, up in a polar orbit. He’s in a very low trajectory traveling from north to south and has a very high climbing ratio. It looks like it might even be a … Very low….”
After a few more details, sleigh bells started to jingle and the familiar tune Jingle Bells passed from Gemini 6 to Mission Control. With a harmonica and sleigh bells, Wally Shirra (Walter M. Shirra Jr.) and Tom Stafford, played the first live song from space: Jingle Bells.
You heard me. The popular Christmas song, Jingle Bells was the first song ever played live from space.
And yes, the astronauts were playing a joke on Mission Control; they were in fact pretending to see Santa.
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Support the showThe holiday season is here and I bet some of you are skimming the internet for new gadgets. Do you like gadgets with a bunch of bells and whistles (fancy features) or do you prefer simplicity? In this episode, you'll learn how to use the common expression bells and whistles, you'll hear a joke and you'll practice your pronunciation!
This is Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll talk about the popular Christmas song Jingle Bells.
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Support the showYou know Starbucks, right? The coffee company? Born in Seattle, Washington and brewed around the world? I bet you do; they have over 33 thousand stores in over 80 countries.
In today's episode, we're going to talk about those guys, the beans and more! Why is it called Starbucks? Who's that woman on their cups?
There are a lot of Starbucks haters and a lot of lovers out there, but all of you will find this episode fascinating because 1. it’s an absurdly successful business, how did they do it?! 2. it’s about coffee (who doesn’t love coffee!?) and 3. you’ll learn a bucketload of new vocabulary as we go.
Thanks again to my amazing supporters who have contributed to this podcast either by purchasing Premium Contentor buying me coffee! Thank you to Paulo and the few other anonymous contributors from this month :) SO exciting!
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Support the showThe expression To Blow Off Steam is a common one in the United States. In today's episode, you'll learn how to use it in everyday contexts, you'll hear a joke and also practice your pronunciation! :)
Thanks again to my amazing supporters who have contributed to this podcast either by purchasing Premium Contentor buying me coffee!Thank you to Paulo, Picante, Stefan, Ortiz and the other anonymous contributors from this month. SO exciting!
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Support the showThis is PART 2 of episode 133.
In today’s lesson, Liz and I will be going through 15 common similes that you’ll hear in everyday conversation. Some are literal, so they’ll sound normal, others are quite random so you may want to write these down in your notebook. If you would the full list of words, with examples and a quiz to make sure you’ve understood them, be sure to sign up to Premium Content at americanenglishpodcast.com. See link below.
A simile, according to Oxford Languages is “a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid.”
A similes comparison that the words like or as to compare things.
For example, you may hear someone say that you look like a deer in the headlights if you look confused. This is a common simile and it’s a vivid visual, it evokes the image of a deer standing in front of the headlights of a car. While in a coffee shop in Italy, I had no idea how to order a coffee, I just looked at the barista like a deer in the headlights.
In addition to the word like, you’ll recognize a simile in speech when you hear a comparison made with as, as used twice. In today’s audio, for example, you’ll hear Liz say she feels as old as dirt. Dirt is the brown stuff you use in your garden, you dig a hole in dirt to plant seeds. When something is described as being as old as dirt it means it is very old. Liz feels as old as dirt.
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Support the showIn today’s lesson, Liz and I will be going through 15 common similes that you’ll hear in everyday conversation. Some are literal, so they’ll sound normal, others are quite random so you may want to write these down in your notebook. If you would the full list of words, with examples and a quiz to make sure you’ve understood them, be sure to sign up to Premium Content at americanenglishpodcast.com.
A simile, according to Oxford Languages is “a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid.”
A similes comparison that the words like or as to compare things.
For example, you may hear someone say that you look like a deer in the headlights if you look confused. This is a common simile and it’s a vivid visual, it evokes the image of a deer standing in front of the headlights of a car. While in a coffee shop in Italy, I had no idea how to order a coffee, I just looked at the barista like a deer in the headlights.
In addition to the word like, you’ll recognize a simile in speech when you hear a comparison made with as, as used twice. In today’s audio, for example, you’ll hear Liz say she feels as old as dirt. Dirt is the brown stuff you use in your garden, you dig a hole in dirt to plant seeds. When something is described as being as old as dirt it means it is very old. Liz feels as old as dirt.
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Support the showIn today's episode, Lindsay, host of the All Ears English Podcast, will take us on a journey to Colorado, one of the most stunning mountainous states in the western United States.
On our 3-day trip to Colorado, via audio, we'll not only get a taste of what it's like to be a tourist there, but hear from a local's standpoint what culture, beauty and adventures awaits us.
Be sure to check out the episode webpage for links to the places we talked about in this episode! :)
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Support the showWe live in a day and age that is driven by science and technology, yet people are still superstitious. According to a study I read by YouGov, 9% of Americans claim to be superstitious, while another 35% admit to not being very superstitious, but somewhat. That makes over 40% of individuals in the United States somewhat superstitious.
So what does it mean to be superstitious? According to Cambridge Dictionary, it is to have beliefs that are not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but are connected with old ideas about magic. Many times, superstitious people believe in irrational, unproven signs of good and bad luck.
In today’s episode, we’re going to go through 13 common superstitions in the United States and their origins. By the end of this audio lesson, you’ll walk away with more knowledge about American culture and some new vocabulary and phrases. I’ll teach those as we go along.
Find a penny, pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck!
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Support the show"Sunday Toasted" is a song that was recently released by a new artist named Zinn, and it's jam-packed with American slang and vocabulary which we'll go through in this episode. This song is also full of cultural references about working and partying :).
All in all, I can't think of a more fitting song to be the first "music" episode on this podcast. By the end, you'll have a beautiful picture in your mind of a typical summer's day in the South and understand why lake culture is so big there! "You just don't know what you're missing!"
This song was written by Zinn, my husband (Lucas) and Stefan.
"Sunday Toasted" - by Zinn
Clocked out, now I’m en route
It’s about summertime
Been waitin' all damn week
There’s one thing on my mind
Yeah I'm thinking about tan lines
And moonshine, it goes down easily
Night rides, in the moonlight
A cozy on my knee
Cold beer in the Yeti
Beckies on deck
In the dirty water
We'll be speeding
Falling off jets
No sir, no blue collar
Out of touch, ain't no service
Soak it up
Sunday Toasted
Lake house, party down South
You just don't know what you're missing
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Pull out from the dock, three deep,
three boats heading out your way
Light it up, let the speakers bleed
Got the girls choosing what to play
Yeah we bumpin' Nelly, Aldean, Country, R & B
Waiting all week, to kick back and release
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Meet me on the table, cuz I’m heating up
We can run it back, wanna test your luck
Shoot behind the back it’s a double cup
One more shot I’m on fire
Rerack that I’m a gentleman
Who’s going next you can send them in
Better get ready cuz I’m running it
Let’s get f***
For those of you who have been following our story in Los Angeles, you may know that my husband Lucas is a Brazilian songwriter and music producer trying to get a song on the radio in English in the U.S.. A few of you have asked to listen to his songs in the past and I'm happy to announce that this is his first release in English - many more are coming out this year (from artists in Japan, Spain and Britain).
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The Monster Study (aka Tudor Study) is an unethical psychology experiment that was conducted in 1939 on 22 orphans in Davenport, Iowa. The goal was to a test the theory that by deeply worrying about starting to stutter, one may develop the speech disorder. Mary Tudor, a graduate student, attempted to induce stuttering - to create the behavior - in fluent speakers with the assistance of her advisor Wendell Johnson.
The study was dubbed "The Monster Study" for the cruelty and misconduct of it. Learn more about the creators, the experiment and what can be deduced from its results.
This study was kept OFF THE RECORD for many years; now the official documentation can be found online for anyone to view.
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I'm not a speech pathologist, but I do know one thing. Don't let anyone ever make you feel like you are not worth being heard. What you say has value, and it doesn't matter how fast you speak or how perfectly you speak, what you say matters. Try to be patient with others as well.
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In this episode, there are two parts. In Part 1, you'll hear a joke, practice your pronunciation and learn the expression "Off the Record".
In Part 2 of today's lesson (available on Thursday, September 15th), we’re going to talk about The Monster Study, a wildly unethical study (by today's standards) that is about orphans and language development, specifically stuttering.
To amp up the learning experience in episode 129, I explain challenging words and phrases as I go along.
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In today's episode, you'll learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs and expressions related to Birthday Parties. This episode was created with a goal in mind: to help you think about the birthday parties in your life. I hope that by the end of this lesson you feel like you can describe your special days with more detail in English.
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A birthday is just another day, but it's also a new beginning. It's a time to reflect on life, on how far you've come, how you've changed, and where you're going. So live it up and take lots of videos and pictures. You won't regret it!
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Philip Clem is a talented singer and songwriter from Seattle, Washington who has lived in San Francisco, Spain and now Los Angeles, California. Today, Philip is going to tell us about what it's like to be a local from Seattle.
In this episode, you'll learn about the state, its stereotypes (and whether or not they're true!), you’ll learn about the culture, food, weather and, of course, about our special guest!
I hope that after you’re done listening to this episode, you feel like you know a local!
Interested in Philip, or his music? Find Philip on Instagram here (@philipjohnclem)
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In today's 5-Minute English episode, you'll learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs and collocations needed to describe A Day At The Beach.
Beach Recommendations
- U.S. Beaches where you can drink
- Nude Beaches in the U.S.
- My favorite beaches in California:
- Pacific Beach - San Diego
- Pismo Beach - near San Luis Obispo
- La Jolla - near San Diego (go kayaking + look at the lion sharks below!)
- Zuma Beach - Malibu (this is our go-to beach)
- Santa Cruz (go to the Boardwalk boardwalk, SO fun!)
- East Beach (downtown Santa Barbara - I love this because of the beach / city combo:))
- Most people from California would probably also recommend Santa Monica ( go on rides at the pier and shopping on 3rd Street) / Venice Beach for its canals and Abbott Kinney Blvd for shopping, then of course Laguna Beach (go to Urth cafe!). All of the beaches south of Malibu are pretty awesome (Manhattan, Redondo, etc.)
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Today we're going to be talking about doughnuts (or donuts; both spellings are acceptable in American English). You'll learn the history, the stories behind the most famous doughnut brands and all about the most popular doughnuts in the display case. After all, if you're going to be the one who brings doughnuts to the office, you got to do it right.
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In this episode, there are two parts. In Part 1, you'll hear a joke, practice your pronunciation and learn the expression "To Sugarcoat Something".
In Part 2 of today's lesson (available on Saturday, July 23), we’re going to talk about donuts. You’ll learn the history, the stories behind the most famous brands and all about the most popular donuts in the display case. Afterall, if you’re going to be the one who brings donuts, you gotta do it right!
To amp up the learning experience, I’ve packed a ton of fun vocab and phrases into this episode. By the end, you will be able to describe a perfect donut and a bad one in English! You can reuse the descriptive adjectives for other baked goods - anything made with dough or batter.
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The decision to move overseas is a big one and it requires preparation. The first step for non-native English speakers who want to live, study or work in the U.S. is taking an English exam as proof of English ability. The IELTS exam is one of the most popular.
Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Aubrey Carter, who shared three expressions that you can use on the IELTS exam and in daily life. These expressions can be squeezed into almost any conversation!
If you'd like to learn all about the IELTS exam and hear some tricks for getting a higher score and dealing with the anxiety of speaking in English in an interview setting be sure to check out episode 104 with Jessica Beck! Jessica is a former IELTS examiner of 14 years and creator of the 3 KEYS IELTS course.
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Goldilocks and The Three Bears is one of the most popular children's books ever written in English and it is my daughter's favorite. Today, you'll hear a modernISH American English version of the classic tale and I've carefully selected a number of phrasal verbs, expressions and collocations and inserted them seamlessly into the story to amp up (improve, increase) the listening experience.
If you're trying to improve your use of more challenging tenses in English, listening to stories is a natural way to start mastering them! Goldilocks and The Three Bears is packed with the past perfect and present perfect continuous. This lesson is not focused on these tenses - grammar lessons are coming, I promise - however, you will be exposed in a very natural way to these challenging tenses.
This story has been altered many times over the years - especially now that it's in the public domain! One of the original versions of this story is weird and morbid and I had to share it with you, so be sure to stay tuned until the very end to learn how that tale ended.
Hope you're having a nice day! :)
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In honor of Juneteenth, we will be talking about "The Mother of the Freedom Movement" - Rosa Parks. Rosa made history when she politely refused to give her seat to a white passenger on a public bus in Alabama when institutionalized racial segregation existed in the South (Jim Crow Laws).
Her story is one of courage; she'll make you want to stand up for what's right.
Note: Juneteenth is on June 19th, and it's been a federal holiday in the United States since 2021. However, it's been a day of celebration for African Americans since 1865, when Texas, the last state with institutionalized slavery, abolished it. It's a day to celebrate freedom and liberty, as well as to remember those who fought for it, like Rosa Parks.
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In this episode, you'll learn how to use the common expression Once in a Blue Moon. In Part 2, which will be posted shortly, you'll learn all about Rosa Parks and The Freedom Movement.
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We've lived in Los Angeles for about 5 months and spend a lot of time exploring. I'm happy to say that the city is growing on us - we LOVE the restaurant scene here and checking out the stunning mansions, beautiful beaches and fun neighborhoods.
There are a few stereotypes about Los Angeles that you may have been exposed to if you watch films made in Hollywood. Up until this point, I've been pleasantly surprised to disagree with most of them. What do you think about these stereotypes? Had you heard them before?
Do you have thoughts about the content in this episode? Ever been here? Practice your English by posting a comment via Instagram!
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Today you're going to learn so many fun facts about the US, all of which have to do with geography. You'll hear about the topography, so the physical features of the land that make it visually unique. And you'll also learn about the population - so where residents are distributed throughout the country.
By the end of this episode, you should have a solid geographical overview of the United States and be able to talk about geography in English.
Note: The goal of 5-Minute English episodes is to smash all of the must-know terms about a topic into 5 minutes. Geography required a bit more, but in my opinion that extra bit was really enjoyable! I hope you feel the same. :)
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit was published in 1902 by the British author and illustrator Beatrix Potter. Today I'll read the story to you.
What's the moral of this story? Let us know via Instagram!
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Martin ended up falling in love with a redheaded American woman named Elizabeth Smith, and eventually the couple decided to have a family. Never in their wildest dreams could they have imagined what would come next: Four out of their seven children were born with blue skin.
In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll learn about THE BLUE PEOPLE OF KENTUCKY. In the first part of the episode, you'll learn how to use the common English expression OUT OF THE BLUE.
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In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll learn how to use the common English expression OUT OF THE BLUE. In Part 2 (Episode 118.2), you'll hear the story of the BLUE PEOPLE OF KENTUCKY.
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We all love survival stories, do we not? Watching men and women find food and water, seeing them build shelters out of sticks, stones and leaves. It’s a common theme on reality television. Occasionally though, in real life, we hear real survival stories. People who were confronted with death and managed to escape it. Today you’ll hear the incredible story of Aron Ralston. You may know his story already if you’ve seen the movie 127 hours. If you haven’t, you’re in for a ride.
Take a deep breath though. Aron is going to live. If you are eating, you might want to pause this episode and wait until you’ve digested your food. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! Let’s get to it.
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In today's episode you'll learn how to use the common English expression BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE.
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In this 5-Minute English episode, you'll hear a lot of vocabulary and phrases related to Cold, Flus and Sickness.
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In this 5-Minute English episode, you'll hear a lot of vocabulary and phrases related to winter and the cold. You'll also learn about the typical experience at a Colorado ski resort.
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After my last conversation with Pete about his "Dream House" in Australia (Ep. 109), I decided to ask my friends and family members about their dream home. My mom was the first to respond and this episode is her response.
My mom's dream house would be in Napa Valley in California, which is wine country here. As you can tell, she loves this topic - she uses all of the right terminology for stuff, some of it might be challenging to understand and that's ok. She's got a degree in Interior Design and spends her time decorating and redecorating, painting and changing every corner of her house, so her knowledge in the topic is on another level. She also regularly watches design / housing / real estate shows on HGTV (Home and Garden Television).
Would you like to live in a castle in France, a spacious apartment in New York or a cottage in the English countryside? All three? Me too! Speaking about dreams and wishes in English it forces you to use conditionals.
Check out how my mom uses the second conditional in her description. Listen carefully to the audio and try to envision her dream house, then visit instagram to see the photos that inspired her audio.
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We're moving to Los Angeles, L.A. - the City of Angels. This is a Chats with Shana episode, what I'm thinking comes out of my mouth.
Hear about the big adventure we're about to embark on. I'm going to take you on this journey with us, WISH US LUCK!
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In this episode, Charlie and I discuss all things embarrassing. This is your chance to hear some funny embarrassing stories, practice listening to British and American English and learn some amazing vocabulary (hear how we compare terms like " your fly is down," "to let one slide" and "to eat shit"!)
Charlie also teaches us how to act appropriately if the Queen rips one (farts) at a fancy feast.
Has there been a more amusing episode? I'm not sure. If you don't laugh out loud at least once, I'll be floored (shocked). It sounds like a big promise, right? Listen in, I hope that we don't let you down.
Be sure to share your story via Instagram on this week's post! :)
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The preposition in and on can be a nightmare, but in this short recording I hope to clarify some of the confusion when it comes to speaking about islands.
Yes, there will be a few exceptions to the rules here, but honestly this topic can get so convoluted, simplifying it the way I have will enable you to speak correctly about islands 99% of the time.
The one exception probably worth mentioning is Rhode Island - Rhode Island is a state and when I visit, I'm IN Rhode Island.
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Want to go on a vacation to Hawaii? In this episode, I speak about our recent trip to Oahu - the most visited and populous island in the archipelago. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union and in this episode I give you a general overview of the islands and what you can do as a tourist there.
Why do people from other states go there so often? Find out why.
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I've always loved talking about Dream Houses. It's sort of a magical topic that everyone can relate to and yet for every person the response is going to be different. How we answer / describe our space largely depends on our life experience to date and perception of places we've been and have not been to. In this conversation I talk to Pete (my Australian friend and host of the Aussie English Podcast) about his dream home and we compare our previous living environments to where we'd like to be.
Would you like to live in a castle in France, a spacious apartment in New York or a cottage in the English countryside? All three? Me too!
Speaking about dreams and wishes in English it forces you to use conditionals. Check out how Pete and I switch from the first and second conditional in this conversation.
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In today's episode, you'll learn about Sharks and Shark Attacks in U.S. waters and how to avoid a shark if you're visiting the U.S. coast!
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In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the common expression: To Rock the Boat. You'll get to practice pronunciation and hear a joke as well.
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In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the common expression: The Coast Is Clear. You'll get to practice pronunciation and hear a joke as well. The fun fact in this episode is all about Alcatraz, an island or prison, I should say - former prison - off the coast of San Francisco, which housed some of the United States's most infamous criminals from 1934 until 1963.
One former resident you may know of is Al Capone, the American gangster / mobster, you can say, also known by the nicknames Public Enemy #1 and, of course, Scarface.
Alcatraz is a fascinating place for its complex history and twisted stories. And today you're going to hear one of them; the story of how three men managed to escape what was considered the most secure prison at the time. This story baffles historians even today, and the U.S. government still has no idea what happened to the three men. In fact, it is the longest manhunt in U.S. history.
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Charlie, our good friend from The British English Podcast, came up with an incredibly entertaining podcast format: "Off the Beaten Track." In short, it's all about asking someone detailed questions about their ideal itinerary for a DREAM vacation. I emphasize DREAM because this episode is packed with HYPOTHETICALS! You've hit the hypothetical jackpot... and it's real!
In today's episode, we heard all about his crazy trip up to space and then to the Maldives; he would go skydiving and scuba-diving with sharks among some other legit (very cool) activities. Tune in to learn a great deal about Charlie - you'll hear plenty of conditionals in natural English conversation.
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This episode is part of Season 3. In this episode of the podcast, you'll hear about our recent month-long stay in Brazil. Other than spending time with family and friends, the highlights of the trip were with animals and nature. Tune in and hear learn a lot of animal vocabulary!
In this story, you'll also be exposed to the 10 most common collective nouns for animals. A collective noun is a word used to describe a group. For example, a group of fish is called a school of fish. A group of birds that hang out / fly together is called a flock.
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Support the showThe decision to move overseas is a big one and it requires preparation. The first step for non-native English speakers who want to live, study or work in the U.S. is taking an English exam as proof of English ability. The IELTS exam is one of the most popular.
Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jessica Beck all about IELTS. She shared many reasons why you should consider taking this exam over the TOEFL or TOEIC, she gave some tricks on how to get a higher score, how to deal with anxiety of speaking in English in an interview setting and much much more.
Jessica is an expert in IELTS. She worked for 14 years as an IELTS examiner, so she knows what students go through and what examiners are looking for! To share her knowledge she created a test prep course called the 3 KEYS IELTS (IELTS KEYS for short).
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This episode is part of Season 3. In this episode of the podcast, you'll learn how to use the common expression TO PUSH SOMEONE'S BUTTONS. For the fun fact about American History and Culture, you'll learn about THE MILGRAM EXPERIMENT.
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The term "toddler" is typically used to describe a child that is between the ages of one and three, although some people consider a three-year-old up until four, also a toddler. It's the stage in a human's life when they're no longer a newborn, they're no longer an infant, so a baby, but they're also not really a kid.
The term toddler comes from the verb toddle, which means to walk with short and unsteady steps, according to Oxford Languages. For most of us, when we learn to walk well, we no longer toddle. We actually don't use the term toddle very often in English, although it does exist.
There is much to be said about toddlers, and that's why today's 5-minute English lesson will be about this stage of development in a human's life.
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Welcome to Season 3!! In this episode, I share some news going on here in California and then we talk about what you can expect from Season 3.
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After 5 years of teaching intermediate to advanced level English online, I found trends in the words that my students mispronounced. In today's episode, I consolidated the common mispronounced words in my language classes into one episode with example sentences so that you can work on your pronunciation.
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In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll gain maximum exposure to 10 common verbs. You'll hear a story, get the definitions and new example sentences to better your pronunciation and amp up your vocabulary!The 10 words are:
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- To growl
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- To wet oneself
- To flip someone off
- To swear
- To take a sip
- To wave
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In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll gain maximum exposure to 10 common verbs that produce sound. You'll hear a story, get the definitions and new example sentences to better your pronunciation and amp up your vocabulary!
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- to snore
- to gargle
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- to sneeze
- to snap your fingers
- to slurp
- to burp
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In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll learn how to use the expression BOTTOMS UP! and all about CINCO DE MAYO.
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In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll learn how to use the expression BENT OUT OF SHAPE and all about TORNADOES IN THE U.S..
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In this Chats with Shana episode, you'll hear about some of the language mistakes I've made in foreign languages. You'll learn how to get yourself out of awkward situations in English by using common expressions!
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In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll learn how to use the expression TO RING A BELL and all about the LIBERTY BELL, a symbol of freedom in the United States.
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In Episode #93, you'll hear my adventure starting a business in NYC and traveling overseas as a digital nomad. You'll also hear the lessons learned from this experience using the third conditional.
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In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll learn how to use the expression TO PULL SOME STRINGS and all about the GREAT IDITAROD RACE, the largest annual sporting event in Alaska. Spoiler alert: It's all about dogsledding!
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How many vocabulary words, phrases and collocations can you think of within the topic of Babies? I bet a lot. Now, do you know the translations for them in English?
This episode introduces everything you'll need to know about the topic in order to navigate a conversation with a native speaker, other than the two obvious terms I've left out "crying" and "baby bottle," but you know these already ;)This episode is long overdue and I hope you enjoy it.
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This is the first of many (hopefully) yearly reviews. There's nothing better than reflecting on the highlights in one's year, especially with the help of images. I've done this partially for myself and also to help you listeners. I've talked about some of the events I've spoken about the podcast to "jog your memory" (episode #1) and used a number of other expressions from the expression episodes to talk about my 2020. This is very personal.
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Hi Everyone! Christmas is just a few days away and what better way to prepare than by learning how to describe desserts in English. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the holiday season tends to be a time of indulgence; if you're not diving into calorie-filled desserts with your family members (even just on Zoom this year), what are you doing?!? In English the four tastes are sweet, salty, sour and bitter (some also mention umami). Today, we'll talk about other adjectives to describe your favorite desserts so that you can get more creative when talking about them.
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Hi Everyone! Welcome back to Episode #088.
Today we will be talking about a poem, a very famous poem. In fact it may be one of the most read and referenced poems in English. Don't quote me on that, but it's a poem that you'll hear on the radio in the U.S. as December 25th approaches, you'll see lines from it on Christmas cards, in advertisements and in many many movies. It's called A Visit from Santa Claus, but you may know it as The Night Before Christmas. If you don't celebrate Christmas, or you don't believe in Santa Clause, but you are interested in American Culture, listen to this episode.
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For today we're back with another 5-Minute English episode and it's all about Strengths and Weaknesses, one of the most challenging questions you'll run into at a job interview. In the 5-Minute discussion we'll dive into an individual's head on the day of a job interview and see how they decide on their strength.
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In today's episode you'll learn how to use the expression IN THE RED and we'll talk about how BLACK FRIDAY got started, how it grew in popularity and what it's like in case you want to take advantage of sales on your next trip to the US.
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In this episode, we have a special guest. His name is Charlie Baxter and he's the host of the British English Podcast. We talk about the British Bake Off and he helps me understand the terminology used in it.
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Listen to Jessica (my college roomie) and I talk about our college experiences at UC Santa Barbara!
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In this episode, you'll hear about what my family has been doing in the month of October. You'll hear the Present Perfect Continuous tense used over and over again.
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In this episode, you'll hear a lower intermediate story for Halloween called the Red Spot. It's disgusting. Don't say I didn't warn you, so either skip it or listen all the way to the end because you'll be less disturbed if you make it to the last few minutes!
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In this episode, you'll hear a 5-Minute English episode about FALL (AKA AUTUMN) in the United States. By the end, you'll learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs and collocations needed to talk about this topic with a native speaker.
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the expression HIT THE SPOT like a native speaker. You'll also learn about Ben and Jerry's, one of the most socially and environmentally conscious companies in the U.S..
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Hi everyone! In today's episode we'll be talking about THE FACES ON OUR MONEY. By money, I'm referring to the United States Dollar, which is commonly written as USD. The faces I'm referring to are the portraits of influential Americans you'll see if you look at the front of our bills and coins. According to the U.S. treasury, these portraits are "of deceased persons whose places in history the American people know well."
Deceased is a fancy way of saying dead. So an individual needs to have died in order to appear on our currency.
It goes without saying, it is an utmost honor to be chosen as one of these prominent figures and today is like to share with you what these makes each one deserving of such an honor.
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In this episode, you'll hear a 5-Minute English episode about ELECTIONS AND VOTING in the United States. By the end, you'll learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs and collocations needed to talk about this topic with a native speaker.Like most 5-Minute Episodes, the listening is short and more challenging. You might need to listen to an episode at least three times in order to fully comprehend it. There are 40+ vocabulary words and phrases in this lesson.
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In this episode, you'll hear a 5-Minute English episode about LABOR AND DELIVERY, as well as facts and statistics about GIVING BIRTH in the United States. By the end, you'll learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs and collocations needed to talk about this topic with a native speaker.Like most 5-Minute Episodes, the listening is short and more challenging. You might need to listen to an episode at least three times in order to fully comprehend it. There are 40+ vocabulary words and phrases in this lesson.
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, Liz is back on the show! We have a very fun / funny episode for you which is about Portmanteaus. Don't be afraid of the word, I don't think most Americans know what a portmanteau is.
What's important is we USE them ALL THE TIME! For example, instead of saying "I'm going out to grab some frozen yogurt," we might say "I'm going out to get some froyo." Froyo is a portmanteau; it's a blend of two words to make one word that has one meaning. Get ready to laugh and immerse yourself in American Culture! Enjoy :)
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I talk about WILDFIRES, which is a devastating issue many Americans face every summer (including myself!). Since this is a 5-Minute Episode it's topic-specific and MORE CHALLENGING than regular episodes. In it, you'll learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and collocations needed to talk about this topic in depth in English.
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Hi Everyone! In this week's episode, I retell the very famous Brothers' Grimm fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel. I've made a few changes to the original text.
First of all, I've intentionally added phrasal verbs and prepositional phrases throughout the text so that you can learn them in a context.
Secondly, I've modernized some of the language a bit, since the original texts were written in German in the 1800s. I want you to be able to use the language that you hear in conversation.
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the expression ON THE EDGE OF ONE'S SEAT like a native speaker. You'll also learn about the life of STAN LEE, the brain behind some of the world's most beloved and despised superheroes and villains. You'll also get some insight into comic book history! :)
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I talk about CLEANING, which is an activity that most of us dread. The thing is, the topic often pops up in conversation so the vocabulary, phrasal verbs, collocations and expressions in this episode are very useful!
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the expression THROUGH THICK AND THIN like a native speaker. You'll also learn about MATERNITY LEAVE / PARENTAL LEAVE IN THE US.
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the expression MUSIC TO ONE'S EARS like a native speaker. You'll also learn about the fascinating life of ELVIS PRESLEY.
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I talk about Summer in the US. For many Americans, summertime brings back a sense of nostalgia. Today, we'll talk about the common activities kids do outdoors during the summer months, how families spend summer break (road trips!) and about temperature.
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In this episode of the American English Podcast, we will talk about initialisms which are a type of abbreviation. The initialisms discussed are used in PRE-PARTY and PARTY situations. In the first part of the discussion I explain the difference between initialism and acronym. I also explain a list of party initialisms (such as RSVP, BYOB, etc.). In the second part, you will hear a conversation with my mom using them all in a discussion about PARTY CULTURE IN THE U.S..
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In this American English Podcast Episode you'll learn how to use the expression A LOT ON ONE'S PLATE and hear about COMPETITIVE EATING in the U.S.. The topic arouses mixed feelings probably in you and in many Americans because of world hunger, domestic hunger issues and obesity. We'll touch on such criticisms during the discussion.
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I start by talking about our recent trip to an RV park, a chat with some boys I had about hunting and eating bear and then dive into a 5-minute discussion about AMERICAN BARBECUE. (For you people who hate "American" as an adjective, I'm sorry, but that's the adjective that exists for the United States). If you're interested in hearing casual chat and a lot of useful and different vocabulary words, listen in!
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, we talk casually about NESTING which is a phenomenon that occurs with pregnant women (some men!) and animals before childbirth. It's characterized by preparing the environment, cleaning, organizing and more. If you're interested in hearing casual chat and a lot of useful and different vocabulary words, listen in!
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I teach how to pronounce the 50 U.S. States. In this lesson, you'll also learn about unstressed syllables and the importance of listening.
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I teach how to use the expression TAKE A HIKE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we go over YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK and places to visit in the surrounding area.
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Episode #62 is part 2 of a long conversation with my good friend Liz Johnson about BASEBALL and BASEBALL EXPRESSIONS we use in everyday life. The examples shared in the audio are real and personal and we hope that you will learn how you can insert them into your everyday life.
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In Episode #61, my good friend Liz Johnson and I talk about BASEBALL CULTURE IN THE U.S. and we teach COMMON BASEBALL EXPRESSIONS we use in everyday life. This is PART 1 of a longer recording. PART 2 will be posted soon. The examples shared in the audio are real and personal and we hope that you will learn how you can insert them into your everyday life.
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I teach how to use the expression OUT OF THIS WORLD like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we go over THE LIFE STORY OF WALT DISNEY.At the beginning of the episode, you will learn many alternative adjectives for the word " amazing." During the fun fact section, you'll hear a number of expressions in context.
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Hi Everyone! Today you'll hear another 5-Minute English episode and it's all about Springtime.5-Minute English episodes are designed to teach "fluency one topic at a time."In them, you'll learn phrasal verbs, collocations and vocabulary in specific topics. Learning all of the terms well will help prepare you for conversations with native speakers.
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Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I teach how to use the expression A METHOD TO MADNESS like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we go over EXOTIC ANIMALS AS PETS in the U.S. In discussing exotic animals as pets, you'll learn about laws that exist in the United States as a whole and how different states differ in terms of what exotic animals you can have. Can you keep a lion or tiger in your backyard? Listen to find out!
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Hi Everyone!I'm very excited about this week's episode which is about a topic that is not often discussed: Gender Prediction.In the episode, I'll share 10 very common Old Wives' Tales for predicting gender (or sex, as some prefer to say). You'll learn vocabulary related to the characteristics of pregnancy such as mood swings, break outs, cravings and I'll also share our results to these tests within the episode.
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Since our 20-week anatomy test was this morning (after I recorded), you'll be able to see the result on Instagram. I don't want to spoil it here for those of you who wish to listen to the episode first. We're very excited! :)
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Hi Everyone! In this week's episode I'll teach you the expression ON A ROLL and all about the famous PHILLY CHEESESTEAK. You'll also learn many adjectives to describe good vs. bad sandwiches (bread, meat, cheese and onions).
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Hi Everyone! Today you'll hear another 5-Minute English episode and it's all about 3 Trending Diets to Lose Winter Weight.5-Minute English episodes are designed to teach "fluency one topic at a time."In them, you'll learn phrasal verbs, collocations and vocabulary in specific topics. Learning all of the terms well will help prepare you for conversations with native speakers.
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Hi Everyone! This week's episode is about the expression TO PULL SOMEONE'S LEG and popular APRIL FOOL'S JOKES that went down in history.
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This week’s episode is all about my family’s TRIP TO BRAZIL and how “the shit has hit the fan” during the past two weeks because of the CORONAVIRUS. This episode uses a lot of perfect tenses. If you need to practice the present perfect, past perfect or even the passive forms for either of these I highly recommend listening!
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Hi Everyone! This week’s episode is all about pregnancy! The expression is A BUN IN THE OVEN and the fun fact is about THE WOMAN WHO GAVE BIRTH TO OCTUPLETS, FORMERLY KNOWN AS OCTOMOM.
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Hi Everyone! This week’s episode is all about cookies! The joke is about cookies, the expression is THAT’S THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLES and the fun fact is about GIRL SCOUT COOKIES.
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This week’s episode is all about my family’s trip to the snow last week. In it, I share tips on skiing and snowboarding in the US as well as plenty of essential vocabulary words you’ll need to talk about the snow, skiing and snowboarding!
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Hi Everyone! In this week's episode, I teach the common English expression: When Hell Freezes Over. We also talk all about the very famous ICE CASTLES, which were created by the entrepreneur, Brent Christensen, in 2011.
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Hi Everyone! This week's episode is all about SORORITIES AND FRATERNITIES. I introduce the history of Greek Life and talk about the famous people were part of sororities and fraternities.
As a special guest, we talk to my cousin Lauren about what it was like to be in a sorority. Hopefully you'll learn a little bit more than the stereotypes! There are many takeaways from this very unique college experience.
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Support the showHi Everyone! This week's episode is all about THE NATIONAL ANTHEM of the United States which is called THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER. We will go through the expression "HIT OR MISS" as well.
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In this week's episode, I talk to you from Miami, Florida where we have spent the past 2.5 weeks enjoying the warm weather, tropical fruit and latin culture. Within the episode, I talk to you about our time in Orlando and Miami and share many facts and figures about the state and its people.
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In Episode #45, I teach you how to use the expression TO PUT SOMEONE ON A PEDESTAL like a native speaker from the States. I also talk about GROUNDHOG'S DAY, which is a goofy holiday on February 2nd every year in the U.S. and Canada.
Hi Everyone! This week's episode is all about Driving in the U.S. and it's a little bit longer this week because there's simply so much information to share.I highly recommend listening to this episode twice. The vocabulary words will be incredibly useful if you ever talk to somebody in English about driving or cars.
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Hi Everyone! This week's episode is all about Driving in the U.S. and it's a little bit longer this week because there's simply so much information to share.I highly recommend listening to this episode twice. The vocabulary words will be incredibly useful if you ever talk to somebody in English about driving or cars.
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In Episode 43, we talk to my dad about what it's like to live and work in Alaska. During the conversation we talk about wildlife, outdoor sports and his long days finding oil. You will learn a lot about Alaska by listening to this one! Enjoy :)
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In this episode of the podcast, I'll teach you how to use the expression TO DROP THE BALL like a native speaker from the United States. The fun fact of the day answers the question WHY DO WE DROP A BALL AT TIMES SQUARE ON NEW YEARS?
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In Episode #41, my good friend Liz Johnson and I planned on talking about 10 AMERICAN ENGLISH SLANG WORDS that we use on a daily basis. After all is said and done, we ended up sharing about 20 very common words and phrases! That's a lot of slang.
Notice how I didn't write slang with an "s". Slang with an "s" doesn't exist. It is uncountable. Learn slang. Learn slang words.
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In this episode of the podcast, I speak casually to you about our first week in December. Within the multiple mini stories, you'll hear irregular past tense verbs, learn Christmas vocabulary and get a feel for some of the pre-Christmas activities that are celebrated in California.
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In this episode of the podcast, I'll teach you how to use the expression A BLESSING IN DISGUISE like a native speaker from the United States. The fun fact of the day is about SANTACON, which takes place during the first few weekends of December in over 100 cities in the US.
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In this Episode of the American English Podcast, Lucas and I talk about our experience getting his GREEN CARD. Yes, it was approved, finally! We go through some of the following points:
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In this episode, you will learn about THANKSGIVING IN THE US and how to use the English Expression TO QUIT COLD TURKEY like a native speaker. Friends Episodes (available on Netflix in the U.S.) - Season 3, Episode 9 (The Football Game)- Season 5, Episode 8 (Flashbacks to Previous Thanksgivings)- Season 6, Episode 9 (Rachel's Trifle).
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On Wednesday, November 13th, Lucas (my husband) and I will have his green card interview. A green card, is a physical card you receive from the U.S. government that permits you to reside in the U.S. and work.Since we will need to tell our story to the judge / immigration official, including specifics about dating, engagement and marriage, I figured why not tell our story to you. I've added tons of vocabulary, collocations, slang and more to this to make it a well-rounded learning experience.
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In this episode, you will learn about THE STORY OF COCA-COLA and how to use the English Expression THE LAST STRAW like a native speaker.
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In this episode, you will learn about THE WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE and how to use the English Expression TO HAVE A FEW SCREWS LOOSE like a native speaker. You can access premium content for this episode by joining The Classroom.
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In Episode 33, I tell two more interesting facts I've learned about Halloween since Episode 31 (which was the Halloween Special) AND I tell you a scary story that's jam-packed with the Past Perfect tense!
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In this episode you will learn about BALD EAGLES and how to use the English Expression TO WING IT like a native speaker.
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In this episode you will learn a brief history of Halloween and about HALLOWEEN CULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES leading up to the 31st of October and on Halloween day.In this episode, we talk about pumpkin patches, carving pumpkins, horror movies, haunted houses and our experiences as kids, teenagers and adults.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about THE HYPERLOOP (new type of transportation) and teach you to use the expression IN THE LOOP and OUT OF THE LOOP like a native speaker.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about MOUNT RUSHMORE and THE CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL and teach you to use the expression TO CARVE IN STONE like a native speaker. If you haven't already, follow me on instagram @americanenglishpodcast and let me know where you're from! :)
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about TIPPING CULTURE IN THE U.S. and WHERE IT CAME FROM and teach you to use the expression TO GIVE YOUR TWO CENTS like a native speaker.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about THE DONNER PARTY and teach you to use the expression TO BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW like a native speaker. To see photos of where the Donner Party was trapped in the Sierra Nevada Mountains check out my Instagram @americanenglishpodcast.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk with Dana from the Can Learn English Podcast about CANADA. We discuss 25 FACTS ABOUT CANADA and hear her take (opinion) on them!
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about COUNTY FAIRS and teach you about THE DEMOLITION DERBY at my county fair.Check out the images on Instagram @americanenglishpodcast
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about OIL SPILLS OFF THE COAST OF THE U.S. and teach you to use the expression SPILL THE BEANS like a native speaker.
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In this episode, you'll learn all about hair, haircuts and hairstyles with my aunt, Sonia Murray. She is a hairstylist. See the YouTube video that corresponds with this episode here: https://youtu.be/pXJOFWZRk6U
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about PROJECT GUTENBERG and teach you to use the expression BY THE BOOK like a native speaker.
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This episode is about my trip to the AVENUE OF THE GIANTS, the area of the massive COASTAL REDWOOD TREES in California.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TO PLAY WITH FIRE like a native speaker. In the second part, you'll learn all about the Burning Man Festival in Nevada.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TO HAVE FOOT-IN-MOUTH DISEASE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, you'll learn about BIGFOOT.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TAKE A RAIN CHECK like a native speaker. You'll also learn the story WHY THE U.S. USES FAHRENHEIT.
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This is the first of some bonus episodes I've decided to add about me, my thoughts and plans for the podcast.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression GIVE AN INCH, TAKE A MILE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we'll talk about the METRIC SYSTEM IN THE U.S..
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression PIECE OF CAKE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we'll talk about THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONG.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TO GET THE HANG OF IT like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about NASA.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN FLAG.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression BEAR WITH ME like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about BEARS IN THE U.S.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression FROM RAGS TO RICHES like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression HIT THE HAY like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is all about THE AMISH COMMUNITIES.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression WALK ALL OVER YOU like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about GETTING INTERNSHIPS IN THE U.S.. The fun fact for this episode is about INTERNSHIPS IN THE UNITED STATES.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression A TASTE OF YOUR OWN MEDICINE like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about HENRIETTA LACKS, a woman who drastically impacted modern science.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression CUT CORNERS like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is about UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS and THE UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS SCANDAL.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression GET OVER IT like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is about YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression CUT THE CHEESE like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is ITALIAN IMMIGRATION and PIZZA IN THE U.S.!
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression BLOW YOUR MIND like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about THE AMAZON GO STORES.
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Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression JOG YOUR MEMORY like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is about the BARKLEY MARATHONS.
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