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Generally American (A Journey in American English)S6E2: Jury Duty and Legal ProceedingssummaryIn this episode of the Generally American podcast, hosts Christopher Chandler and Chris Schauer discuss a variety of topics, including their experiences with seasonal changes, personal reflections on health and fitness, and a detailed account of Chandler's recent jury duty experience. They delve into the workings of the US jury system, the responsibilities that come with it, and the cultural perceptions surrounding jury duty. The conversation also touches on legal insights regarding traffic violations and the differences in work and bureaucracy between the US and Germany.takeawaysThe podcast...
2024-10-1647 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S4E25: Listener Poll, Listener Feedback, and PatreonHello,please fill out the survey if you have time. It will only take a couple of minutes. Poll: https://forms.gle/EDqw565Wus4JHsut8Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/9405318Discord: https://discord.gg/NUUC2QJumv E-mail: christophermichaelchandler@gmail.com ---Hello,welcome to a mini-episode! Kris is not here today. So, it is just me, the other Chris. I'll be speaking for both of us for the duration of this small episode. We have two important announcements to make...
2023-03-1503 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S4E9: Court of Public OpinionDescription: We live in a society that is quick judge, vilify and even quicker to convict those. We say 'innocent until proven guilty', but it seems like the reverse is true in the court of public opinion where defending yourself is incredibly difficult. So, in today's episode, Chris and I want to talk about some famous cases and how they were dealt with in the legal courts and the courts of public opinion. Contact:If you would like to get in contact with us, please contact us in the following ways: Discord...
2022-06-1638 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S4E8: Outsourcing - Letting Others do the Work for YouDescription: The jobs that we don't want to do, the jobs that we hate, or the things that we can't do. We usually give these things off to othe people, often at a much cheaper price than what we would be willing to work for. There is also the problem of the quality not being up to par due to the cheap labor. Still, there are overlooked positive benefits to outsourcing work as it allows for comapnies to create goods that would have otherwise not been possible. It also creates industries, both good and bad. What do you...
2022-05-3138 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S4E7: (New Upload) - The Mixture of American Politics and ReligionDescription: The current American situation is highly volitale at the moment due to the discussion of reproductive rights and debates. It is a fine line to walk, and so knowing where to step is not always clear. Contact: If you would like to get in contact with us, please contact us in the following ways: Discord: https://discord.gg/NUUC2QJumvE-mail: christophermichaelchandler@gmail.com
2022-05-1644 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S4E6: What does "Culture" Even Mean and Does the U.S. Even Have One ?Description: It is hard to know what culture is and how to define, but many people take the you-know-it-when-you-see-it kind of approach. The U.S. has often been accused of not having a culture, or its culture being very young and refined. There is a famous quote that serves as the basis of our podcast which sums up a lot of Americans attitudes about culture and what it means to be American. "In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates h...
2022-04-3046 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S4E5: Buying Ethically - Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth IsDescription:It is said that if you want to truly express your opinion, then you should put your money where your mouth is. So, that means that you can vote with your wallet and boycott products that you disagree with. In this day and age, it is becoming increasingly diffiuclt to buy goods that have not been created unethically. However, even if it is difficult, we still believe that it is worth a try. Kris and I talk about the difficulties facing those who to buy in a fashion that is in more in lines with their...
2022-04-1641 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S4E4: - Home is Where the Heart is: Discussing Americana, i.e., American SymbolismDescription:Whether it is music, weather, old memories or t.v. shows, there is always something that reminds you of home. In this case, we want to discuss what it is that truly reminds of the United States in a truly American sense. We come it at from different perspectives and show that there is more than one way of remembering your country. Music, rural pastures, culture footnotes, there are many things that could be classic icon symbols or Americana. Contact: If you would like to get in contact with us, please contact us in t...
2022-03-2743 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S4E3: Confederacy - The South Shall Rise Again?If you would like to get in contact with us, please check contact us at our discord: https://discord.gg/NUUC2QJumvor by e-mailchristophermichaelchandler@gmail.com
2022-03-0941 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S4E2: Capital Punishment and the Justice SystemIf you would like to get in contact with us, please check contact us at our discord: https://discord.gg/NUUC2QJumvor by e-mailchristophermichaelchandler@gmail.com
2022-02-2148 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S4E01: Grinding Yourself to HappinessDescription:The American Dream or the American Nightmare? No matter what you do, you have to grind yourself to get there. Contact:If you would like to get in contact with us, please check contact us at our discord: https://discord.gg/NUUC2QJumvor by e-mailchristophermichaelchandler@gmail.com
2022-02-0641 min2022-02-0600 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E28: Politics - Where does the Buck Stop?Contact us at christophermichaelchandler@gmail.com or at the discord https://discord.gg/GQymQXmTVe
2022-01-2346 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E27: Happy New Year!The new year is upon us. Let's talk about how we want to make this year better!
2022-01-1134 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E26: Sitcoms - Won't You Laugh with Us ?Chris and I talk about various sitcomes that ran from the 1950 until the modern era. Here is a list of some of the sitcomes that we discussed in todays Episode I Love Lucy M.A.S.H (technically not a sitcom)Brady Bunch Hogan's HeroesFresh Prince of Bel Air Growing Pains Saved by the Bell Bill Cosby ShowFull House That 70's Show How I Met Your Mother Big Bang Theory
2021-12-2448 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3:E25: Cell Phones - Call me After 6Do you remember having a feature phone? We do, let's talk about that !
2021-12-1442 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E24: Black Friday and Online Shopping AdventuresThe internet has been around for over thirty years now, much to the surprise of many people. Kris and I talk about our experiences growing up with the internet and how this has shaped our online word view. We hope that you enjoy this episode and please feel free to get in contact with us !
2021-11-2949 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E23: What's in a Holiday Anyway?Kris and I talk about the various holidays in the U.S. and how they are celebrated. We get into the details of particular ones and how they have been adpated to fit American tastes.
2021-11-1648 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E22: 🎃 Happy Halloween in the U.S. 🎃Welcome to our Halloween special!
2021-10-3143 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3:E21 Catching up With KrisKris and I do a bit of catching up and talk about travelling and sports!
2021-10-1759 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3:E20 - Credit Cards (The Lost Episode)Kris and I discuss the need for Americans to have many credit cards.
2021-10-0545 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E19: Gun Ownership: Second AmendmentGun ownership is a big point of contention and debate in the U.S. That is why Kris and I want to talk about it in today's episode !
2021-08-1048 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E18: Economic Booms (Interview with Jeff, Kris' Father)Hello everyone, in today's episode, Chris and I will be discussing economic booms in the u.s. !
2021-08-0338 min
Language TalkS2E3: Finding Your MotiviationHello everyone, sometimes, it is hard to find motivation and to stay motivted when learning a language. In today's episode, Kris and I want to talk about the ways that you can improve or find motivation. With that being said, let's begin
2021-07-2625 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E17: Americans, Past Time and DowntimeHey everyone, another week, another new episode. We kept you waiting, but we haven't forgotten about you! In this week's episode, Chris and I want to talk about the differences between "past time" and "down time" in the context of the U.S. I found this to be most interesting because Kris and I seem to have different views on what exactly those terms me. So, stick to the end if you want figure out where the differences lie !We hope that you enjoy this episode and with that being said, let's begin
2021-07-2638 minLanguage TalkS2E2 To Duolingo or not to DuolingoWelcome back,Kris is trying to get into learning Japanese. He recently tried out Duolingo and wanted to talk about his experiences. I am not a huge fan of duolingo for various reasons. That is the reason why Kris and I wanted to take the time out to discuss these differences. With that being said, let’s begin
2021-07-1231 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E16: The Daily Freedoms in the U.S of AHello and welcome back ,Kris and I are not very political, or at least, we try not to be. Still, every now and then we touch on some political topics when it fits in with the theme of our pocast. In today’s episode, Kris and I will be discussing the First Amendmet, which belongs to a list of amendments know as the bill of rights. This amendment deals with a lot of the freedoms that Americans. And we hope that you enjoy this epsiode. Without further adue, let’s begin!christophermichaelchandler@gmail.comDi...
2021-07-1245 min
Fight the Burnout - A Podcast for PoliceInterview #54 - Christopher Hoyer – Retired Phoenix Police officer of 20 years, 2 gun fights, 4 shootings and having to bury 20 fellow officers.In this episode Chris interviews Chris Hoyer a 20 year Phoenix Police Officer who retired after 20 year. We discuss Chris’ journey with burnout and what caused it. We also talk about how he recognised it and how he came out of it even stronger.
Chris also talks about being in multiple gun fits and having to be in 4 shooting to save his or others’ lives. He tells us what goes through your mind in these and situations and real life experience.
Most importantly he talks about survivors guilt and watching a fellow officers life be taken in f...
2021-07-091h 10Language TalkS2E1: Introduction, Language Learning Goals and Language Background (Pilot Episode With Co-host)Hello everyone and welcome back. we have got a new name and a new face. We are not so sure about the name and so we might change it later down the road. Anyway, it has been a long time, a very long time in fact. I think that the last time that I uploaded, it must have been around November. I kinda got side-tracked with other hobbies and wasn’t really up for mainting this podcast. I have been more focused on A Journey in American English, my other podcast. My Co-host and I h...
2021-07-0522 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E15: Adaption of Foreign Media in the U.S., Censorship and White-WashingHello everyone and welcome back to a brand new episode. I would like to start with asking you to please excuse our absence. It is not Kris’ fault or anything.Actually, it was my fault because it was my birthday last week. Since I did not feel like recording an episode on my birthday, I decided to give us off for the weekend. I am not sure if we had mentioned that last time or not, but now you know!Anywho, what do we want to talk about today? Well, we want to to...
2021-07-0542 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)SE314: Cultural Aspects of Summer in the U.S.Whenever I think of summer, I always think of the song summer time sadness, but I don’t know why? It is a good song after all. You should go check it out though. Anyway, in today’s episode, Kris and I want to talk about the cultural aspects of summer in the U.S.Even though Kris and I are both from the U.S., he and I have had similar and different experiences with respect to how we spend and spent our time during the Summer. Some of the summer-related topics that we touch on have to...
2021-06-2246 min
Last Call with Chris ConnorStephen Thompson and Chandler Cole on LAST CALLAfter Juneteeth weekend, we are back to the grind with another explosive episode of LAST CALL. First up is Stephen Thompson as he prepares for his UFC 264 bout and possible title eliminator. Plus new PFL heavyweight Chandler Cole stops by to talk about his fight this Thursday on PFL 6. All this only on LAST CALL on the Blue Wire Hustle Network.
2021-06-2147 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E13: Cultural Appropriation: Can I be what you are?Feel free to contact us!christophermichaelchandler@gmail.comDiscord Link https://discord.gg/8E7sgVha
2021-06-1242 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E12: What Nerds are Made ofIn today's episode, Kris and I want to talk about the differences between geeks and nerds. Also, we want to touch on how acceptable nerd culture has become in the U.S.Feel free to contact us! christophermichaelchandler@gmail.comDiscord Link https://discord.gg/8E7sgVha
2021-06-0747 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E11: The Problematic Aspects of Video GamesFeel free to contact us! https://discord.gg/NUUC2QJumvchristophermichaelchandler@gmail.com
2021-05-2951 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S310: Military and PatriotismMilitary and Patriotism in the U.S.
2021-05-2449 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E9: Transportation and InfrastructureFeel free to contact us: https://discord.gg/NUUC2QJumvchristophermichaelchandler@gmail.com
2021-05-1051 min
Just FriendsThe One Where Chandler Can't Remember which SisterToo many Tribbianis! Chandler gets into hot water after a drunken hookup with a Tribianni sister. Phoebe knocks boots with Rachel and Monica's noisy upstairs neighbor. Rachel is handed yet another, even better job in the fashion industry. Friends News covers a history making event in Friends merchandise. We learn a little about Italy in this week's Friends Trivia.
2021-04-301h 06Generally American (A Journey in American English)S3E8: Internet in the USThis episode we talk about internet usage in the U.S.
2021-04-2649 min
The Chandler Burton PodcastEP22: My Ranking Of All Eleven Christopher Nolan MoviesIn this episode of ‘The Chandler Burton Podcast’ - I sit down and rank all eleven Christopher Nolan movies from the worst to the best in my personally opinion. Christopher Nolan is one of my favorite film directors and this episode was a ton of fun to make. I hope you enjoy and thank you for listening.
2021-04-2438 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E7: The Legalization and Acceptance of Drugs Part IIIn this episode, we talk a bit more about the ramifications of the war on drugs in the U.S.
2021-04-1947 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E6: The Legalization and Acceptance of DrugsWe talk about the legalization and acceptance of cannabis and other drugs in modern day America.
2021-04-1247 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E5: Americanized FoodWe want to talk about food that has been imported into the U.S. and homemade blends.
2021-03-2947 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E4: The Effects of Globlization on "Buying American"What does "buying American" mean in a global society?
2021-03-2147 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E3: The Retail Worker and Domestic TravelToday's episode ties into last week's episode of the average worker and introduces the topic of travelling.
2021-03-1548 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E2: The Average PersonThe U.S. is a huge country, but still, we try and give you a depiction of what the average person could look like.
2021-03-0848 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S3E1: An Introduction to Sports in the U.S.Since it is Kris' first episode, I thought that I would let him take the lead. So, in today's episode ,we talked about his take on various sports in the U.S.. Come contact us if you have questions !https://discord.gg/m5gbY4CG
2021-02-2851 min2021-02-0904 min
The Christopher Wright ShowChandler Crump youth Conservative activist talks MAGA.I sit down with good friend & fellow Patriot Chandler Crump!!! He's a Gen Z Conservative activist on YouTube whose been spending that last two years creating content and speaking at different Trump Rally's!!! Today he comes on as a guest to speak about the current state of Conservatism and the future for the MAGA Movement. Remember if you enjoy the content to please like/subscribe/Share the links are below. God Bless.Christopher Wright Show YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/ChristopherWrightInNY Chandler Crump YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/ChandlerCrump ...
2021-02-0554 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S2E6: 🇦🇷 🇺🇸 A Stop in Argentina (A Small Introduction in Español) 🇺🇸 🇦🇷My guest,Nicole, and I talk about how and why she learned English. She also provides some ticks and trips on how to go about learning English. Please come join me and Nicole in the discord! https://discord.gg/SZRHJMY8
2021-02-0142 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S2:E5: Life Imitating Art : AnglicismsIn my language learning journey, I have noticed how English has influenced and been influenced by all sorts of languages. In today's episode, I simply want to focus on three: French, German and Japanese. Contact information https://discord.gg/KxwgyV8vhttps://chrisandamericanenglish.transistor.fm/christophermichaelchandler@gmail.com
2021-01-2528 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S2:E4: Tell Me What Makes You Laugh, and I'll Tell You Who You Are# Discord Room: Discord: A Journey with Chris and American English Today's episode is about humor and how Germans and American see it differently. I also touch on the problem of things getting lost in translation and why I am convinced that learning culture is harder than learning a language. Announcements:I have been looking for a co-host on my podcast. I have a few potential candidates and I hope that we can do more topics soon! I have started a discord server. Please come and join us if you are int...
2021-01-2126 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S2E3: Friendships and SmalltalkIn these trying times friendship and small talk are more important than every. Let's get into that.
2021-01-1826 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S2E2: The Quirkiness of American OptimismIn today's episode I want to talk about optimism in the U.S. and how it compares to other cultures.
2021-01-1129 min
Generally American (A Journey in American English)I'll be back soonA short explanation as to my absence
2020-12-2801 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S2E1: Exporting Culture: The Rise of an U.S. HegemonyIn a new series, I want to to touch on the exporting of U.S. culture. Ever since its inception, or maybe even before, the U.S. has been at the forefront of the world's stage for better or for worse.
2020-11-2313 minLanguage TalkS1#15 Talking to your PhoneEven if you do not have a language partner, you have your cell phone and that is more powerful than you realize!
2020-11-2202 minLanguage TalkS1#14 Setting Goals (with respect to testing your progress)If you don't know where you are coming from, then you can't know where you are going. That's why language goals are so important in language learning.
2020-11-2204 minLanguage TalkS1#13 Don't Put All of Your Eggs in One BasketIt is tempting to stick with one resource, but that it is not always the best choice. You should always make sure that your resources meet your needs. If you feel like you have outgrown something, then it is time for you to move on to a new resource. I want to talk about that a little bit.
2020-11-2204 minLanguage TalkS1#12 Testing your ProgressThere are a lot of language tests out there, but should you take them? They might not always be the solution to your problems. If you need it for work or school, they might be a good option for you, otherwise, they might be a waste of time. Instead, try and find real-world ways to test yourself.
2020-11-2204 minLanguage TalkS1#11 How to be Your Own Conversation PartnerIt's not always easy to find a language partner. So, why don't you be your own conversation partner?
2020-11-2204 minLanguage TalkS1#10 It's all About ContextIf you want to understand how to use a word, then you have to understand its context. Let's talk about that a bit, shall we?
2020-11-2203 minLanguage TalkS1#9 The Power of Mnemonics and RepetitionDo you have trouble remembering things? Do you often find yourself forgetting important details or facts? You are not alone and it happens to the best of us unfortunately. Our minds can only hold so much information. However, there is a way to combat that and that is through the power of mnemonics and repetition. If I might steal from the words of Michael Shermer, an American science writer, "“Humans are pattern-seeking story-telling animals, and we are quite adept at telling stories about patterns, whether they exist or not.” Let us explore that a little bit.
2020-11-2203 minLanguage TalkS1#8 An Opportunity Not Used is an Opportunity WastedBenjamin Franklin was reported to have said "A penny saved is a penny earned." I think that the opposite of opportunities could also be said. An opportunity not used is an opportunity wasted. I know that I have been guilty of letting opportunities pass me by because I was too afraid to deal with the reality of my consequences. Have you felt the same way? Let us talk about that a little bit, shall we ?
2020-11-2203 minLanguage TalkS1#7 - The Myth of FluencyIf you are anything like me, then you have probably said to yourself "I want to be fluent in language x". After having learnt a couple languages to a degree that I am satisfied with, I am always asked "Are you fluent in language x" or "Do you speak language x perfectly". Fluency has become somewhat of an overused term and I want to talk about that about it.
2020-11-2203 minLanguage TalkS1#6 Should I Use Subtitles?I was recently asked a question by one of my students. She is learning English and watches a lot of shows in English. However, she still has trouble understanding spoken English without the subtitles on. So her question to me was "Should I use subtitles"? and we are going to answer that question now.
2020-11-2203 min2020-11-2203 minLanguage TalkS1#4 - Letting Your Ears Do the WorkI know the feeling you get when you feel like everything is too fast, too above your level, too intricate and so on. One of the biggest hurdles that we face is training our ears to understand sounds at native speeds. I want talk about how best to train your ears with respect to a foreign language.
2020-11-2002 minLanguage TalkS1#3 - Enjoying the ProcessToday, there's one piece of wisdom, one simple tip that I would like impart upon you: the journey is more important than the destination. I hope that you will forgive me for employing this platitude, but it does represent the ethos and intent of this podcast after all.We tend to see and treat languages as tools as if they were akin to a hammer, a car, a knife, and so forth. And while, yes, it is a tool for communication. It is not something that you can just buy at a store and use right away. It is o...
2020-11-2003 minLanguage TalkS1:2 - Pop CultureSo, the tip that I want talk about to today is the importance of culture in language learning. Now, too often we are taught languages in a vacuum. We tend to learn them from overused textbooks, language learning videos, flash cards,etc. We never get to experience the vitality of the language. It goes without saying that languages are constantly evolving and do not exist independent of their speakers. Therefore, I want to touch on pop culture in this episode.
2020-11-1903 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Daily Tips Announcement (My tips will be podcasted to my new podcast)https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/chriss-daily-language-tips/id1540356650
2020-11-1700 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S1E11 Finale: English as a Germanic LanguageLanguage Tips PodcastI want to talk about the similarities between English and German. Plus, what makes English different than German and why is it not related to the romance languages? Also, I am moving my tips to my new podcast (link in the description). This podcast will be for the longer episodes.
2020-11-1614 minLanguage TalkS1E1 - Motivation, Consistency, DeterminationHello, my fellow language learners, welcome the daily tip section of my podcast. This is intended for those who do not have time to listen to the full podcast or are only interested in the language language tips. To ease you into it a bit, I want to start off with something that you probably already know; motivation, consistency, determination.
2020-11-1303 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language Tips - Tip #14 Setting Goals (with respect to testing your progress)This is a continuation of a episode 12 and why goals are so important in language learning
2020-11-1300 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language Tips - Tip #13 Don't Put All of Your Eggs in One BasketIt is comfortable to stay with one resource, but that can often hurt you more than it can help you
2020-11-1200 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language Tips - Tip #12 Testing your ProgressThere are a lot of language tests out there, but should you take them?
2020-11-1100 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language Tips - Tip #11 How to be Your Own Conversation PartnerIt's not always easy to find a language partner. So, why don't you be your own conversation partner?
2020-11-1000 min
Generally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language - Tip #It's all about contextIf you want to understand how to use a word, then you have to understand its context. Let's talk about that a bit, shall we?
2020-11-0900 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S1E10: The Difficulties of PronuciationThis episode is a bit longer because I wanted to touch on a few major points: Why English spelling is so weird, how to best improve your pronunciation and the problems with fluency and perfection.
2020-11-0820 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language - Tip #9 The Power of Mnemonics and RepetitionIntro
You're listening to A Journey with Chris and American English.
Chris's Daily Language - Tip #9 The Power of Mnemonics and Repetition
Hello, my fellow language learners, welcome the daily tip section of my podcast. This is intended for those who do not have time to listen to the full podcast or are only interested in the language learning tips.
Do you have trouble remembering things? Do you often find yourself forgetting important details or facts? You are not alone and it happens to the best of us unfortunately. Our minds can only hold so much information. However, there is a way...
2020-11-0600 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language Tip - Tip #8 An Opportunity not used is an Opportunity WastedIntro
You're listening to A Journey with Chris and American English.
Chris's Daily Language Tips - tip #8 An Opportunity not Used is an Opportunity Wasted
Hello, my fellow language learners, welcome the daily tip section of my podcast. This is intended for those who do not have time to listen to the full podcast or are only interested in the language learning tips. I do not know if I have a mantra for this podcast. However, I am starting to believe that it could be something like "Motivation, consistency, dedication". What do you think ?
Benjamin Franklin was reported to have...
2020-11-0500 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language Tips #7 - The Myth of FluencyIntro
You're listening to A Journey with Chris and American English.
Chris's Daily Language Tips - Tip #7 The Myth of Fluency
Hello, my fellow language learners, welcome the daily tip section of my podcast. This is intended for those who do not have time to listen to the full podcast or are only interested in the language language tips. To ease you into a bit, I want to start off with something that you probably already know; Motivation, consistency, determination.
If you are anything like me, then you have probably said to yourself "I want to be fluent in language...
2020-11-0400 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language Tip #6 Should I use Subtitles?Intro
You're listening to A Journey with Chris and American English.
Chris's Daily Language Tips - Tip #6 Should I Use Subtitles?
Hello, my fellow language learners, welcome the daily tip section of my podcast. This is intended for those who do not have time to listen to the full podcast or are only interested in the language learning tip.
I was recently asked a question by one of my students. She is learning English and watches a lot of shows in English. However, she still has trouble understanding spoken English without the subtitles on. So her question to me was "S houl...
2020-11-0300 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S1E9: What Exactly is General American English?In this week's episode, I want to talk about what exactly General American English is. A potential response might be "well, the dialect of English that is spoken within the United States of America." While yes, your answer would be technically correct, it is lacking and thus leaves a lot to be desired. Over the past couple of weeks, we have been talking about English and its evolution. American English is just one of the varieties that has evolved out of European English. Furthermore, I want to go over how you can be more motivated in your English studies and then w...
2020-11-0209 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language Tip - Tip #5 Immersion (It's the little things that matter)Article
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Chris's Daily Language Tip - Tip #5 Immersion
Hello, my fellow language learners, welcome the daily tip section of my podcast.This is intended for those who do not have time to listen to the full podcast or are only interested in the language tips. My goal is for these tips to act as food for thought and a cause to ponder.
It has often been said that if you want to learn a language to any level of proficiency, then you have to live in the country in which...
2020-10-3000 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language Tip #4 - Letting your Ears Do The WorkArticle
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You're listening to A Journey with Chris and American English.
Chris's Daily Language Tip - Tip #4 Letting your Ears Do The Work
Hello, my fellow language learners, welcome the daily tip section of my podcast. This is intended for those who do not have time to listen to the full podcast or are only interested in the language tips. My goal is for these tips to act as food for thought and a cause to ponder.
I know the feeling you get when you feel like everything is too fast, too above your level, too intricate and so on. On...
2020-10-2900 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language Tip #3 - Enjoying the ProcessArticle
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You're listening to A Journey with Chris and American English.
Chris's Daily Language Tip - Tip #3 Enjoying the Process
Hello, my fellow language learners, welcome the daily tip section of my podcast. This is intended for those who do not have time to listen to the full podcast or are only interested in the language tips. My goal is for these tips to act as food for thought and a cause to ponder.
Today, there's one piece of wisdom, one simple tip that I would like impart upon you: the journey is more important than the destination. I hope...
2020-10-2800 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language Tip - Tip #2 Pop CultureArticle
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You're listening to A Journey with Chris and American English.
Chris's Daily Language Tip - Tip #2 Pop Culture
Hello, my fellow language learners, welcome the daily tip section of my podcast. This is intended for those who do not have time to listen to the full podcast or are only interested in the language tips. My goal is for these tips to act as food for thought and a cause to ponder.
So, the tip that I want talk about to today is the importance of culture in language learning. Now, too often we are taught languages in a...
2020-10-2700 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)Chris's Daily Language Tip #1 - Motivation, Consistency, DeterminationArticle
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You're listening to A Journey with Chris and American English.
Chris's Daily Language - Tip #1 Motivation, Consistency, Determination
Hello, my fellow language learners, welcome the daily tip section of my podcast.This is intended for those who do not have time to listen to the full podcast or are only interested in the language language tips. To ease you into a bit, I want to start off with something that you probably already know; Motivation, consistency, determination.
Motivation
Now, you might be thinking, that these are three tips, but I assure you that they are all belong together and I w...
2020-10-2600 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S1E8: The U.S. and MultilingualismIn this week's episode, I want to talk about multilingualism in the U.S, the languages that I personally speak and how I go about maintaining those languages. The purpose of this episode is to give you a better understanding of my linguistic background and current linguistic situation. Also, I hope that if our situations are similar, then it might be of personal use to you.
2020-10-2610 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S1E7: American Literature and TalesSpeaking from personal experience, I know that it is tempting to stay in the walled garden that is learner material, but it is not something that will help you advance in the long run. Now, it does go without saying that you have to learn how to crawl before you can walk, and walk before you can run. The sooner you start familiarizing yourself with native content, the better. Plus, it provides you a realistic measure of your abilities.Please do not believe that you have to start off with something like Shakespeare or Lord of the...
2020-10-1912 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S1E6: General American and Received PronunciationIn the last couple of episodes we talked about how to use the history of a language as a language learning tool, the different stages of English and the French influence on the English language. This time, to be more true to the podcast, I want to talk a little bit about dialects. It should come as a surprise to no one that there are different dialects and variations of the English language throughout the world. This is true of most languages, of course. The two most prominent being American English, also known as General American and RP, also known...
2020-10-1209 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S1E5: The French Influence on EnglishIn the last episode, we talked about the history of English; Old, Middle and Early Modern English. Now, I also touched on the fact French had a great deal of influence on English, but I did not go into detail about what that exactly means. Well, in this episode, I want to expand upon that a bit. It should be noted that French, just like English, has undergone a lot of changes. So, the French that is spoken today is not the same as the French that was spoken almost a thousand years ago. However, it is s...
2020-10-0509 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S1E4: Language History as a Language Learning TipIn this episode, I want to focus on a short history of the English language. You may wonder "What does history of the language have to do with language learning ?" Well, quite a lot actually! It is only by knowing where we have come from that we can know where we are going. In my language learning journey, I have not only found it fascinating to learn about the history of a language, but I have also found it to be very insightful. It has also allowed me to gain a greater understanding of the language as well.With t...
2020-09-2810 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S1E3: Reading Native Material, Translating Lyrics and Shadowing: Language Learning Tips (Japanese Special)Today, I have a special introduction for this podcast. I have a couple of Japanese listeners and I’d therefore like to have a Japanese introduction as well. If you don’t speak Japanese or don’t want to hear the Japanese, feel free to skip ahead. The majority of this podcast, with the exception of the following introduction, will be in English and is geared towards all learners of English. In this episode, I would like to talk about some language learning tips; Reading native material, translating lyrics into English and shadowing. Please stay tuned until th...
2020-09-2107 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S1E2: Cultural Differences Between the U.S. and GermanyI want to talk about a couple of differences between my home country, the U.S, and Germany, the country in which I currently reside. I do realize that this is a topic that has been covered extensively by others, but I do also feel as if though more perspectives couldn't hurt. I would also like to think that I might be able to provide a different outlook on things. We will look at three aspects because, you know, three is a good number. Friendliness Portion SizesPublic Transportation
2020-09-1409 minGenerally American (A Journey in American English)S1E1: Pilot EpisodeWelcome to my very first episode! This is my introductory podcast as I am still getting used to my equipment the podcast format. So, view this is getting to know me be a bit better. I hope that you will also be interested in listening to future episodes as well. Stay tuned for the next episode ! Word of the day
2020-09-1106 min
My Big Story with Christopher SwanMaking the World More Accessible with Kevan ChandlerImagine if parts of the world you wanted to see and experience were off limits to you. Some people don’t have to imagine it. It’s their reality. But things are changing. Kevan Chandler founded the nonprofit, We Carry Kevan, where he’s become a prominent voice for rethinking accessibility in the world. Meaning, he’s creating new ideas and resources to make the world more physically accessible for people with disabilities. And all of it started after an unusual backpacking trip to Europe, when Kevan’s friends carried him in a s...
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GodisOpenEP213 On Matt Chandler On PredestinationIn this episode we discuss Matt Chandler's clip on predestination.
Original clip: https://youtu.be/JopWNdaKoa0
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2018-02-0335 min