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American SlangKnot your Average Pastimes: Crochet and Culture with Helenđź’¬ Show Notes
Dive into the crafty world of crochet and the imaginative realms of tabletop gaming in this cozy episode of American Slang with our returning favorite, Helen.
From the comforting click of a crochet hook to the roll of dice in Dungeons and Dragons, Helen takes us through her top hobbies which are stitching together communities and sparking creativity off-screen. Whether she’s unraveling yarn on the train or conjuring characters in Dungeons & Dragons, Helen's passions are a testament to the therapeutic and social power of traditional pastimes in our modern age. Plus, we'll unrav...2024-04-0428 min
American SlangAlabama Slang and CultureWelcome to today’s podcast where we will talk to Paige Poole about Alabama’s culture, history, and language. I met Paige through work since we are both Virtual Educators for the Department of State’s English language programs. I had heard her being interviewed in a podcast in Spanish and really wanted to have her on the podcast after hearing her fascinating stories. In this episode she shares about her hometown, and some anecdotes about growing up in Alabama and how living abroad changed her perspective. She also talks about what it was like to be a lesbian growing up...2024-02-2343 min
The Teacher Think-Aloud PodcastE51 - Friends of the Podcast 2024: AI in ELT (VIDEO EPISODE 🎥)Happy New Year, everyone! 🌟 We’re kicking off 2024 with a special video episode: Friends of the Podcast - AI in ELT! Featuring voices from new and old friends. 🥰Listen and join the conversation about #AI and English language teaching, from why teachers are wary of it to creative ideas on how to use it for teaching. đź’ˇ Watch on YouTube or Spotify for the full effect. 📽️Â
🎧 On this episode: E48 - Bring your teaching alive with ChatGPT (with Jeff McIlvenna)
🤖 AI Tools & Resources:
AI for Education, Prompt Library
Guidebook on Prompting for Language Learning
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American SlangCulture and Idioms in IllinoisIn this episode, I interview Ivan Crespo, an ESL pronunciation and communication teacher and Ph.D. student in Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. In this episode, Ivan shares some differences he has noticed between American culture and Brazilian culture. He also shares the most common idioms and expressions he hears Americans using on campus and we discuss the academic lifestyle and some fascinating aspects of American culture and language in the Midwest.Â
https://movingenglishlessons.com/culture-and-idioms-in-illinois/2024-01-1248 min
American SlangMaine Slang and IdiomsIn this episode, I interview Misha Sanborn, a potter from Maine. She tells us about her passion for clay, for making pots, and the satisfaction that comes from making everyday art.
Check out the transcript for idioms! 2023-10-2931 min
American SlangNew Orleans: Language and CultureIn this episode, we hear about the lively culture in New Orleans, Louisiana from Elena Mutonono.
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In this episode, we hear about the lively culture in New Orleans, Louisiana from Elena Mutonono. Elena goes into the overall vibe of New Orleans and tells us about what it is like to live there. She explains how the city “gets into you” and it is difficult to leave because there are so many advantages to living in such a diverse place in the United States. However, she explains that New Orleans isn’t a...2023-09-0735 min
American SlangSeattle SlangIn this episode, Cami S. talks about Seattle culture, slang, lifestyle, and fashion. She brings so much insight to the episode and shows us how Seattle weather is related to the language and style. Also, she mentions the varied terms that Seattle residents use to describe the rain, which reminded me of anthropological linguistics. Cami also shows us how the music scene shapes the language, fashion, and culture in Seattle.
If you want to find Cami, here is her website:
https://www.camisenglishcorner.com/
her instagram handle is: @camistheenglishcoach
and her...2023-06-0229 min
American SlangIowa SlangIn this podcast episode, we explore the slang and local jargon used in Iowa. Symon and Anne share some unique Iowa expressions and what they mean. They discuss the use of "bro" and how it has made a comeback, but in the classroom, Symon prefers to be addressed by his formal name, Mr. Sanborn. They also talk about "Kaipo" which is the name of the company that provides Porta Potties in Iowa, and how people use it as a substitute for the term "Porta Potty." The highlight of the conversations is when they explain the concept of "going gravel"...2023-04-1941 min
American SlangHouston SlangToday, I interview Hanna, an online English teacher who is a ball of positive energy.  She specializes in teaching natural English as it is spoken in everyday life in the United States.  She also speaks Spanish and has been studying Chinese for the last 1.5 years.  I think you are going to love the unique expressions she teaches us today and we’ll also hear a little about her lifestyle in Houston, Texas. You can read the podcast transcript on my website.
In this episode, Hanna and I have a natural conversation about the lifestyle and language in Houst...2023-03-1628 min
American SlangL.A. SlangThe latest podcast episode will be particularly fascinating for those who are forever entranced by American culture and language. My guest, Angie talks about language as a living, and breathing phenomenon that is constantly evolving. She mentions how humans are deliberately creating new words, playing with language, and changing the meaning and shape of words.
The postmodern theme of rupturing the status quo by creating words that capture the moment of that particular time-space reality also pops up through our dialogue, especially when Angie tells us how she often makes up her own definitions of slang words...2023-02-1039 min
American SlangInternet SlangIn this episode, Helen and I talk about slang words that are circulating the internet, viral memes, and funny acronyms that are spoken. Â Online spaces have truly changed the way people are speaking English. Even dating apps have created some new phrases and ways of expressing ideas in American English. Â Listen to this episode and give us your opinion about whether or not you think we are dumbing down American English by shortening many words and expressions into acronyms.Â
Read the transcript on my website: https://movingenglishlessons.com/internet-slang/
2022-09-2116 min
Smart English CoachHow Learning Slang Can Fill A Gap In Your EnglishWhen your English is already good, and you’re wondering what to focus on next, learning slang could help you to fill some gaps! With special guest, Anne Haggerson.Highlights of this episode:- the advantages of learning slang, especially at advanced level- what to be aware of when you learn it- where you can learn it - our favourite slang word in American English and British EnglishCheck out Anne's site and podcast here: http://movingenglishlessons.com http://movingenglishlessons.com/podcast (American English Slang Po...2022-07-2715 min