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American English Podcast
The American English Podcast teaches the language and culture of the United States. Through common expressions, pronunciation tips and interesting cultural snippets or stories, I hope to keep this fun, useful and interesting! All bonus material can be accessed at http://americanenglishpodcast.com/
144.2 - The Kentucky Derby

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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Disclaimer: This episode discusses drugs, alcohol and gambling, and therefore it’s listed as explicit!

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Fri, 05 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400
144 - Expression: To Jump the Gun

In 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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Mon, 01 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400
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Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:00:00 -0400
143 - 5-Minute English: Grocery Shopping

Today 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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Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0400
142 - Discover Connecticut with Natalie Sawicki

In 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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Mon, 03 Apr 2023 19:00:00 -0400
141 - Chats with Shana: Parties and Poopers

In 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.

This lesson, like other Chats with Shana episodes, are LESS structured. If you prefer more formal lessons, check out any of the other ones.

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Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400
140.2. - The Story of Dr. Seuss ("The Father of Children's Literature")

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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Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500
140 - Expression: Cat Got Your Tongue?

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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Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0500
139.2 - Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Every 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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Tue, 14 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500
139 - Expression: (To Be) Up One's Alley

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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Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0500
138 - 5-Minute English: How to Order a Cocktail in English

You 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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Mon, 23 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500
137 - 10 Words a Day: French Words in English

It'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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Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500
136 - Discover Michigan with Camille Hanson

In 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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Tue, 27 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0500
135.2 - The Story of "Jingle Bells"

In 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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Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0500
135 - Expression: Bells and Whistles

The 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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Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0500
134.2 - The Story of Starbucks Coffee

You 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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Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500
134 - Expression: To Blow Off Steam

The 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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Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500
133.2 - Common Similes with Liz (16 - 30)

This 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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Sat, 19 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0500
133 - Common Similes with Liz (1-15)

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.

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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Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500
132 - Discover Colorado with Lindsay McMahon

In 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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Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400
131 - 13 Common Superstitions in the U.S. and their Origins

We 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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Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400
130 - Music: "Sunday Toasted" by Zinn

"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

Chorus*

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***

Listen to the song on Spotify

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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Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400
129.2 - The Monster Study

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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Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0400
129 - Expression: Off the Record

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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Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0400
128 - 5-Minute English: Birthday Parties

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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Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0400
127 - Discover Washington with Philip Clem

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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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Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0400
126 - 5-Minute English: A Day At The Beach

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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Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400
125.2 - Doughnuts (or Donuts!)

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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Sat, 23 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400
125 - Expression: To Sugarcoat Something

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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Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400
124 - 3 Must-Know Expressions for IELTS Speaking and Daily Life with Aubrey Carter

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!

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Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400
123 - Goldilocks and The Three Bears (Phrasal Verb Fairy Tale)

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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Tue, 28 Jun 2022 23:00:00 -0400
122.1 Rosa Parks and The Freedom Movement (from Slavery to Civil Rights)

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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Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400
122 - Expression: Once in a Blue Moon

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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Sat, 11 Jun 2022 19:00:00 -0400
121 - Chats with Shana: 5 Surprising Things About Los Angeles

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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Sat, 28 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400
120 - 5-Minute English: U.S. Geography

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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Thu, 12 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400
119 - The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

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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Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400
118.2 - The Blue People of Kentucky

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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Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400
118 - Expression: Out of the Blue

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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Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:00:00 -0400
117.2 - The Survival Story of Aron Ralston

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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Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0400
117 - Expression: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

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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Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0400
116 - 5-Minute English: Colds, Flus and Sickness

In this 5-Minute English episode, you'll hear a lot of vocabulary and phrases related to Cold, Flus and Sickness.

This episode type is extra challenging, but short. Listen to it multiple times and consider transcribing the audio as a listening exercise. You can also dive deeper into this lesson by purchasing Premium Content.

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Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -0500
115 - 5-Minute English: Winter

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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Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500
114 - Dream House with Mara (Napa Valley Wine Country!)

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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Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0500
113 - Chats with Shana: We're Moving to Los Angeles!

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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Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0500
112 - Embarrassing Stories with Charlie (British and American English)

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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Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500
111.2 Is it IN Hawaii or ON Hawaii? (Prepositions with Locations)

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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Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:00:00 -0500
111 - Chats with Shana: A Vacation in Hawaii

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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Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500
110 - 5-Minute English: Skincare and Makeup

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Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0500
109 - Dream Houses with Pete

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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Sun, 31 Oct 2021 18:00:00 -0400
108.2 - Sharks and Shark Attacks in U.S. Waters

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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Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0400
108 - Expression: To Rock the Boat

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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Sat, 16 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400
107 - Expression: The Coast is Clear / The Great Escape from Alcatraz

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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Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400
106 - Off the Beaten Track with Charlie ("A Dream Trip to the Maldives")

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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Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400
105 - Chats with Shana: Animals and Nature in Brazil (+10 Common Collective Nouns!)

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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Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0400
104 - Study or Work Abroad: The IELTS Exam with Jessica Beck

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 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.

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Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400
103 - Expression: To Push Someone's Buttons / The Milgram Experiment

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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Sat, 24 Jul 2021 04:00:00 -0400
102 - 5-Minute English: Toddlers

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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101 - Welcome to Season 3!

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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Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400
100 - 100 Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English

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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Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:10:18 -0400
099 - 10 Words a Day: Alex's Dating Disasters (Verbs 11-20)

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:

  • To pick one's nose
  • To growl
  • To zip up
  • To slam on the brakes
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  • To wet oneself
  • To flip someone off
  • To swear
  • To take a sip
  • To wave

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Sat, 29 May 2021 01:00:29 -0400
098 - 10 Words a Day: Alex's Dating Disasters (Verbs with Sound 1-10)

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!

The 10 words are:

  • to spit
  • to snore
  • to gargle
  • to yawn
  • to sniffle
  • to cough
  • to sneeze
  • to snap your fingers
  • to slurp
  • to burp

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Thu, 13 May 2021 16:20:28 -0400
097 - Expression: Bottoms Up! / Cinco de Mayo

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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Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:16:11 -0400
096 - Expression: Bent Out Of Shape / Tornadoes in the U.S.

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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Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:45:33 -0400
095 - Chats with Shana: 10 Must-Know Expressions to Survive English Conversations

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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Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:45:10 -0400
094 - Expression: To Ring a Bell / The Liberty Bell

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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Sat, 13 Mar 2021 12:10:26 -0500
093 - Chats with Shana: The Story of My Previous Language Company

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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Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:45:26 -0500
092 - Expression: To Pull Some Strings / The Great Iditarod Dogsledding Race

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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Sat, 06 Feb 2021 15:20:40 -0500
091 - 5-Minute English: Babies

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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Sat, 16 Jan 2021 15:25:46 -0500
090 - Chats with Shana: Yearly Review

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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Fri, 01 Jan 2021 22:15:24 -0500
089 - Dessert Adjectives with Charlie

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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Wed, 23 Dec 2020 19:15:41 -0500
088 - The Night Before Christmas (A Visit From Santa Claus)

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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Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:05:50 -0500
087 - 5-Minute English: Strengths and Weaknesses

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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Thu, 03 Dec 2020 02:50:57 -0500
086 - Expression: In the Red / Black Friday

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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Thu, 19 Nov 2020 13:10:11 -0500
085 - British Tea Time and Baking Vocabulary with Charlie

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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Thu, 12 Nov 2020 12:25:49 -0500
084 - College Life with Jessica Buenaventura

Listen to Jessica (my college roomie) and I talk about our college experiences at UC Santa Barbara!

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Fri, 06 Nov 2020 15:28:55 -0500
083 - Chats with Shana: October Days

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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Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:11:00 -0400
082 - Halloween Story: The Red Spot (Lower Intermediate)

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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Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:02:04 -0400
081 - 5-Minute English: Fall

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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Thu, 15 Oct 2020 13:54:19 -0400
080 - Expression: Hit the Spot / Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream

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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Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:45:33 -0400
079 - The Faces On Our Money

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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Thu, 01 Oct 2020 17:50:19 -0400
078 - 5-Minute English: Elections and Voting

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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Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:51:25 -0400
077 - 5-Minute English: Labor and Delivery

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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Thu, 17 Sep 2020 05:26:35 -0400
076 - Portmanteaus with Liz Johnson!

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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Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:54:09 -0400
075 - 5-Minute English: Wildfires in the U.S.

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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Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:18:01 -0400
074 - Fairy Tale: Hansel and Gretel

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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Wed, 19 Aug 2020 11:11:19 -0400
073 - Expression: On the Edge of One's Seat / The Life of Stan Lee

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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Thu, 13 Aug 2020 01:21:33 -0400
072 - 5-Minute English: Cleaning

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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Thu, 06 Aug 2020 11:00:38 -0400
071 - Expression: Through Thick and Thin / Parental Leave in the U.S.

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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Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:59:35 -0400
070 - Expression: Music to One's Ears / The Life of Elvis Presley

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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Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:05:28 -0400
069 - 5-Minute English: Summer in the U.S.

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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Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:29:56 -0400
068 - Initialisms in Conversation: Party Culture in the U.S.

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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067 - Expression: A Lot On One's Plate / Competitive Eating in the U.S.

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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Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:27:16 -0400
066 - 5-Minute English: American Barbecue

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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Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:27:28 -0400
065 - Chats with Shana: Nesting

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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Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:08:11 -0400
064 - Pronunciation: 50 U.S. States

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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Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:45:03 -0400
063 - Expression: Take a Hike / Yellowstone National Park

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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Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:02:57 -0400
062 - Baseball Culture and Expressions with Liz Johnson (PART 2)

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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Tue, 26 May 2020 11:58:19 -0400
061 - Baseball Culture and Expressions with Liz Johnson (PART 1)

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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Wed, 20 May 2020 13:36:38 -0400
060 - Expression: Out Of This World / The Life of Walt Disney

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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Wed, 13 May 2020 16:58:58 -0400
059 - 5-Minute English: Springtime in the U.S.

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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Wed, 06 May 2020 12:41:31 -0400
058 - Expression: A Method to Madness / Exotic Animals as Pets

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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Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:46:53 -0400
057 - Gender Prediction and Old Wives' Tales

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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Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:57:52 -0400
056 - Expression: On a Roll / Philly Cheesesteaks

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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Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:47:47 -0400
055 - 5-Minute English: 3 Trending Diets To Lose Winter Weight

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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Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:54:00 -0400
054 - Expression: To Pull Someone's Leg / Best April Fool's Jokes in History

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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Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:59:20 -0400
053 - Chats with Shana: Brazil Trip and Coronavirus

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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Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:36:19 -0400
052 - Expression: A Bun In The Oven / The "Octomom"

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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Sat, 07 Mar 2020 15:02:19 -0500
051 - Expression: That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles / Girl Scout Cookies

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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Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:03:55 -0500
050 - Chats with Shana: Snow Trip and Snow Vocabulary!

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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Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:55:08 -0500
049 - Expression: When Hell Freezes Over / Ice Castles of Utah

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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Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:17:39 -0500
048 - Interview with Lauren: Sororities and Fraternities

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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Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:35:24 -0500
047 - Expression: Hit Or Miss / The National Anthem ("The Star-Spangled Banner")

Hi 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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Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:11:02 -0500
046 - Chats with Shana: A Cultural Trip Through Florida

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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Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:35:45 -0500
045 - Expression: To Put Someone On A Pedestal / Groundhog's Day

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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Thu, 16 Jan 2020 10:16:11 -0500
044 - Driving in the U.S.: Vocabulary and Rules (with special guests Joe and Mara)

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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Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:23:58 -0500
043 - Interview with My Dad: Living and Working in Alaska

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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Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:31:21 -0500
042 - Expression: To Drop the Ball / Why do we drop a ball at Times Square on New Years?

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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Thu, 26 Dec 2019 13:11:15 -0500
041 - American English Slang with Liz Johnson

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.

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. My mom (58 years old) gave her seal of approval on these words as well; they can be used by all age groups.


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Tue, 17 Dec 2019 21:25:01 -0500
040 - Chats with Shana: December Days

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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Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:16:49 -0500
039 - Expression: A Blessing in Disguise / SantaCon

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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Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:34:42 -0500
038 - The Green Card: Our Experience, Tips and More

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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Wed, 27 Nov 2019 16:30:54 -0500
037 - Expression: To Quit Cold Turkey / Thanksgiving in the U.S.

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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Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:01:07 -0500
036 - Our Story: Dating, Engagement and Marriage

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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Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:46:06 -0500
035 - Expression: The Last Straw / The Story of Coca-Cola

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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Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:15:26 -0500
034 - Expression: To Have A Few Screws Loose / The Winchester Mystery House

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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Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:47:59 -0400
033 - A Classic Scary Story For Halloween

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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Fri, 25 Oct 2019 02:31:56 -0400
032 - Expression: To Wing It / Bald Eagles (Our National Emblem)

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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Wed, 16 Oct 2019 11:52:08 -0400
031 - Halloween Special: Interview with Liz Johnson

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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Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:00:42 -0400
030 - Expression: In the Loop / The Hyperloop

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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Thu, 03 Oct 2019 11:07:10 -0400
029 - Expression: To Carve in Stone / Mount Rushmore and The Crazy Horse Memorial

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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Thu, 26 Sep 2019 13:10:18 -0400
028 - Expression: To Give Your Two Cents / Tipping Culture in the U.S.

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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Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:13:14 -0400
027 - Expression: To Bite Off More Than You Can Chew / The Donner Party

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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Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:57:21 -0400
026 - Interview with Dana: 25 Facts About Canada

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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Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:46:49 -0400
025 - Chats with Shana: The County Fair

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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Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:20:31 -0400
024 - Expression: Spill the Beans / 3 Major Oil Spills off of U.S. Coasts

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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Thu, 22 Aug 2019 12:30:25 -0400
023 - Interview with a Hairstylist: Sonia Murray

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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Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:24:16 -0400
022 - Expression: By the Book / Project Gutenberg

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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Wed, 07 Aug 2019 14:54:23 -0400
021: Chats with Shana: Trip to the Avenue of the Giants

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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Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:45:08 -0400
020 - Expression: To Play With Fire / Burning Man Festival

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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Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:30:36 -0400
019 - Expression: To Have Foot-In-Mouth Disease / The Discovery of Bigfoot

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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Wed, 17 Jul 2019 19:51:53 -0400
018 - Expression: Take a Rain Check / How to use Fahrenheit and WHY?

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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Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:38:01 -0400
017 - Chats with Shana: About Me, the Podcast and Gardening

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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Sun, 07 Jul 2019 15:12:39 -0400
016 - Expression: Give an Inch, Take a Mile / The Metric System in the U.S.

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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Wed, 03 Jul 2019 11:45:24 -0400
015 - Expression: Piece of Cake / The Happy Birthday Song

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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Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:07:56 -0400
013 - Expression: To Get The Hang of It / The Salem Witch Trials

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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Wed, 19 Jun 2019 17:48:43 -0400
012 - Expression: It's Not Rocket Science / NASA Space Exploration

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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Thu, 13 Jun 2019 12:49:30 -0400
011 - Expression: To Show Your True Colors / The American Flag

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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Thu, 06 Jun 2019 14:31:55 -0400
010 - Expression: Bear With Me / Bears in the U.S.

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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Thu, 30 May 2019 18:38:14 -0400
009 - Expression: From Rags to Riches / The California Gold Rush

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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Thu, 23 May 2019 06:20:58 -0400
008 - Expression: Hit The Hay / The Amish Communities

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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Thu, 16 May 2019 13:27:20 -0400
007 - Expression: Walk All Over You / Internships in the U.S.

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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Thu, 09 May 2019 12:37:06 -0400
006 - Expression: A Taste of Your Own Medicine / Henrietta Lacks

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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Wed, 01 May 2019 23:37:36 -0400
005 - Expression: Cut Corners / University Admissions Scandal

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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Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:15:41 -0400
004 - Expression: Get Over It / Yosemite + Hiking Half Dome

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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Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:22:28 -0400
003 - Expression: Cut the Cheese / Pizza + Italian Immigration

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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Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:18:39 -0400
002 - Expression: Blow Your Mind / Amazon Go Stores

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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Tue, 19 Mar 2019 22:12:48 -0400
001 - Expression: Jog Your Memory / The Barkley Marathons

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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