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S2 Ep 65065 - 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!Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 17, 202027 min

S2 Ep 64064 - 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. The American English Accent CourseNobody needs to change their accent; it's a personal decision! If your accent bugs you - if it screws with your confidence, makes it difficult to be understood, or is the reason why natives speak slower to you - I've made a course to help you out.The American English Accent course teaches the foundations and structure of a good accent. From word and syllable stress, to linking, glottal stops, reductions and minimal pairs, you'll be taught exactly how to mimic the sounds of native speakers.Access the course here.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 10, 202015 min

S2 Ep 63063 - 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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 2, 202029 min

S2 Ep 62062 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 202025 min

S2 Ep 61061 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 202026 min

S2 Ep 60060 - 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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 202035 min

S2 Ep 59059 - 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.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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 6, 202011 min

S2 Ep 58058 - 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!Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 202027 min

S2 Ep 57057 - 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.Is it a Boy or Girl?Since our 20-week anatomy test was this morning (after I recorded), you'll be able to see the result on Instagram. I don't want to spoil it here for those of you who wish to listen to the episode first. We're very excited! :)Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 202022 min

S2 Ep 56056 - 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).Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 202022 min

S2 Ep 55055 - 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.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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 202012 min

S2 Ep 54054 - 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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 202023 min

S2 Ep 53053 - 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!Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom)This episode is part of Season 2. By purchasing Season 2, you'll be able to access the full transcript, a comprehension quiz and the premium podcast player to work on your pronunciation.Season 2 contains bonus material for episodes 051 - 100. Learn more.Other Content Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3 (including transcripts + mp3s) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words NPR Link about Coronavirus Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 202023 min

S2 Ep 52052 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 7, 202027 min

S2 Ep 51051 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 202027 min

S1 Ep 50050 - 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! Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 202025 min

S1 Ep 49049 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly “The Classroom”). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 202022 min

S1 Ep 48048 - 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. Here are some images of the mansions for reference: ⁠Images of Sorority Houses (aka Mansions!) ⁠ Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 202029 min

S1 Ep 47047 - 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 in the beginning.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202026 min

S1 Ep 46046 - 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.Premium Content (formerly called "The Classroom") Season 1 - Bonus Material for Episodes 001 - 050 Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3 (including transcripts + mp3s) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on Instagram Stay up to date via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 202017 min

S1 Ep 45045 - Expression: To Put Someone On A Pedestal / Groundhog's Day

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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 202022 min

S1 Ep 44044 - 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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 202033 min

S1 Ep 43043 - 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 :) Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, 202029 min

S1 Ep 42042 - 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? Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 26, 201921 min

S1 Ep 41041 - 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. Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 201930 min

S1 Ep 40040 - 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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 201916 min

S1 Ep 39039 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 5, 201922 min

S1 Ep 38038 - 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: What is a Green Card? What's the difference between Permanent Residency and Citizenship? What are the benefits of Citizenship? Tips for the Official Interview Questions they ask at the Interview How to Prepare Our Mistakes and friends' mistakesLawyer (cost & their role)+ so much more. **Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)Each episode is much more than just the audio. For many episodes, like this one, there is premium content that will push you to improve your language level from an intermediate to advanced level. This includes: PDF and Mp3 downloads The premium content for this episode can be found in Season 1, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode. Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3 (including transcripts + mp3s) Get ONLY the Transcripts for Episodes 001 - 100. Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words **Connect on Instagram** Stay up to date via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 201929 min

S1 Ep 37037 - 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. Thanksgiving Episodes on Friends - Season 3, Episode 9 (The Football Game) - Season 5, Episode 8 (Flashbacks to Previous Thanksgivings) - Season 6, Episode 9 (Rachel's Trifle).Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 201923 min

S1 Ep 36036 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 201920 min

S1 Ep 35035 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 201926 min

S1 Ep 34034 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 201920 min

S1 Ep 33033 - 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! Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 25, 201918 min

S1 Ep 32032 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 16, 201924 min

S1 Ep 31031 - 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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 9, 201933 min

S1 Ep 30030 - 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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 201925 min

S1 Ep 29029 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 201925 min

S1 Ep 28028 - 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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 201927 min

S1 Ep 27027 - 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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 11, 201928 min

S1 Ep 26026 - 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!Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 201927 min

S1 Ep 25025 - 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 Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 28, 201921 min

S1 Ep 24024 - 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. Pete's "Spill the Beans" Episode for Australian English can be found here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/589 Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 22, 201930 min

S1 Ep 23023 - 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/pXJOFWZRk6UWant to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 201932 min

S1 Ep 22022 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 7, 201917 min

S1 Ep 21021: 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 201911 min

S1 Ep 20020 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 201920 min

S1 Ep 19019 - 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 The DISCOVERY OF BIGFOOT.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 17, 201922 min

S1 Ep 18018 - 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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 201919 min

S1 Ep 17017 - 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. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 201910 min

S1 Ep 16016 - 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.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 3, 201920 min