American English Podcast
Shana Thompson
Show overview
American English Podcast has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 279 episodes, alongside 4 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 130 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 5th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 32 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 30 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Shana Thompson.
From the publisher
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/
Latest Episodes
View all 279 episodes⭐ Feature: 13 Common Superstitions and Their Origins
221 - Firsts with Elise
220 - What’s on Your Bucket List? With My Mom
219 - The Art of Small Talk in the U.S.
⭐ Feature: Funny Chat with My Dad (+Superlatives!)
218.2 - English Story: Irregular Verbs with Dance Marathons
218 - Expression: To Keep Someone On Their Toes
217 - What Bugs You? Insects and Annoyances with Lucas
⭐ Feature: The Truth About Shark Attacks in U.S. Waters
216 - Soccer Vocabulary and the Miracle Match
215 - Countries and Nationalities (Pronunciation and Quiz!)
214 - Soccer in the United States: From Niche Sport to Mainstream ⚽
⭐ Feature: The Sweet History of the American Doughnut (or Donut)
213 - Discover South Carolina with Lora
212.2 - The Birth of Netflix & the Fall of Blockbuster
212 - Expression: To Think Outside the Box
211 - Preposition Party 🎉 : 7 Everyday Word Pairs with Lucas
⭐ Feature: 5-Minute English: Springtime in the U.S.
S5 Ep 210210 - Quick Fix: Further vs. Farther
Do you like this episode format? I've been thinking about doing a series of these "quick fixes" for word confusion, pronunciation, and grammar. That is, if you like the format. So please be honest! In the meantime, check out the Academy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S5 Ep 209209 - Ghost Towns in the American West with Aubrey Carter
In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of ghost towns in the United States—places where thousands of people once lived, worked, and searched for fortune… and then suddenly left behind. We begin in Coloma, California, where gold was discovered in 1848, sparking the famous Gold Rush. You’ll learn how towns like this quickly grew into busy communities filled with miners, shops, and saloons—and how just as quickly, they became completely empty when the gold ran out. ⭐ Speak about the topics we discuss in this podcast! Join the Academy. Together with guest Aubrey Carter, we dive into what it’s actually like to visit ghost towns today. From Virginia City and Nevada City in Montana to Goldfield Ghost Town in Arizona and the famous Whaley House in California, we talk about real places you can explore—some of which are even said to be haunted. You’ll also learn how Americans talk about these places in everyday English. We explain expressions like “this place is a ghost town” and “this place is dead,” and clarify commonly confused words like salon vs. saloon. We also cover idioms like bite the dust and kick the bucket, including when it’s appropriate (and not appropriate!) to use them. Along the way, we explain vocabulary so you can build your English while learning about U.S. history and culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices