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American English PodcastLet's Talk about Hair! (with Julia)In this cozy winter episode, Shana is snowed in with her daughters on the East Coast after a big snowstorm. While it looks like a magical winter wonderland outside, things feel a little chaotic inside the house. Then Julia, who's seven, decides she wants to be a guest on the podcast.
Julia chooses a fun and unexpected topic: hair and hairstyles. Together, they talk about different types of hair, popular hairstyles, and even facial hair vocabulary — all in a relaxed, natural conversation.
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2026-02-1122 minAmerican English PodcastPreposition Party with Lucas: Love, Caring, Passions & WorriesIn this episode, Shana is joined by her husband Lucas for another fun Preposition Party. Together, they play a guessing game with common English prepositions while sharing personal stories about food, fears, parenting, moving, and unexpected passions.
You’ll hear natural, real-life examples of expressions like look forward to, get used to, care about, to fall in love with and more. It’s a relaxed, conversational episode designed to help you build confidence and sound more natural in American English.
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2026-02-0433 minAmerican English PodcastExpression: Against All OddsHave you ever succeeded when no one thought you could? That’s what it means to do something against all odds. In today’s episode, Shana begins with a bear story from her front yard in Asheville (yes, one even climbed into her car!), then moves into a lighthearted pun about “bare feet.”
From there, you’ll dive deep into the expression against all odds. You’ll learn its meaning, history, and how to use it naturally in daily conversation. Shana shares incredible real-life examples: the Donner Party pioneers who survived a brutal winter, Eminem rising to the top of rap...
2025-08-2828 minAmerican English PodcastInvasion of Burmese Pythons in South FloridaIn this wild episode, we dive deep into the Burmese python invasion in Florida’s Everglades, which is one of the most unexpected and dramatic ecological crises in U.S. history.
It all started with exotic pet owners, relaxed laws in the '80s and '90s, and one catastrophic storm: Hurricane Andrew. From there, things spiraled. Thousands of snakes were released, some intentionally, others by accident, and they found paradise in the Everglades. Warm weather, endless food, no predators? That’s a snake's dream vacation... permanently.
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2025-08-0739 minAmerican English PodcastSharks, Swamps, and Sweet Tea: Our Wild Trip to South CarolinaThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self.
In this casual Chats with Shana episode, I’m taking you along on our sweaty summer trip to Charleston, South Carolina. 🌴
You’ll hear about:
Milo’s first vacation (spoiler: he’s a sand-digging pro)
Dining outside in 95° heat… while swatting a swarm of flies
Why Folly Beach is a top spot for shark attacks—and why we still went
A surprise encounter with a horses...
2025-07-0333 minAmerican English PodcastExpression: To Stand One's GroundIn this episode, learn the meaning, origin, and everyday use of the expression “to stand one’s ground.”
As usual, the lesson will begin with a joke (this one's a pun!). Then we'll dive into the expression. Shana will explain how to use the phrase in real-life situations, and guides you through a quick pronunciation practice.
Stay tuned for next week’s follow-up episode on bison—majestic animals that quite literally stand their ground.
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2025-06-1919 minAmerican English PodcastChats with Shana: What Makes You Happy?Hello! As you may know, Chats with Shana episodes are casual and are intended for you to hear natural language. Today, we’ll be chatting about what makes us happy. I'll go first.Throughout the episode, you’ll hear 50 universal sources of happiness—from the smell of freshly baked bread and cookies to cuddling with a kitten or puppy. To break the ice, I will share 10 things that make me happy, and throughout my explanations, I’ll clarify challenging expressions and phrases.I hope you walk away from this lesson happi...
2025-02-2243 minAmerican English PodcastWhat's a Hyperbole? Examples and a Fun Conversation with MaraIn this episode, we explore hyperboles, dramatic and exaggerated figures of speech commonly used in American English. Shana and her mom, Mara, share everyday examples and discuss their meanings in a fun, relatable conversation.What's a hyperbole?Hyperboles are not meant to be taken literally. They emphasize a point or evoke strong feelings such as humor, drama, or enthusiasm. For example: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
Everyday Hyperboles
“I’m melting”: Used when feeling extremely hot.
This bag "weighs a ton”: Describes something very heavy.
“As old as dirt”: Refe...
2025-01-0833 min
The Yoga of War Podcast: Fighting for Israel & The Jewish PeopleLuigi Mangione - Hero or Criminal? | Domestic Terror in the US | The Murder of Brian ThompsonPlease consider supporting the show 🙏 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/9d5262f8 Venmo: @miniyogis Zelle: shana@yogathletica.com And thank you! 🙏 Luigi Magione’s murder of United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, is indicative of a societal issue much bigger than medical insurance. If you connect the dots, a pattern emerges that leads the United States down a dark path of vigilante justice and domestic terror. #luigimangione #brianthompson #unitedhealthcareceo #unitedhealthcare #unitedhealth #domesticterrorism #healthcarereform #vigilantejustice #antisemitism🔊 THE YOGA OF WAR PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEk7d...
2024-12-1550 minAmerican English PodcastChats with Shana: 10 Must-Know Southern FoodsSouthern cuisine is more than just food—it's a reflection of history, traditions, and the diverse cultural influences. From Native Americans bringing corn to the table, to the fisherman of the Carolinas and Georgia introducing shrimp to grits, there's a story behind all of the classic must-try Southern dishes. Learn vocabulary, hear stories, and learn what you should order for breakfast, lunch and dinner when you're here! :) Learn more with each episode! Sign up for Premium Content!Premium Content:
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2024-09-1334 minAmerican English PodcastEnglish Story: Irregular Verbs with The Statue of LibertyImagine you are on a ferry slowly approaching Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The sky is a brilliant blue with just a few clouds drifting overhead. There's a cool breeze; it's hitting your face, and the smell of salt from the ocean water is around you. To your right is the New York City skyline. Lower Manhattan is magical with all of its high rises, but nothing compares to the Statue of Liberty ahead of you. She's massive! In fact, if she were a building, she'd be about 20 stories high.Being in front of her, Lady...
2024-07-0826 minAmerican English PodcastChats with Shana: Culture Shock in the U.S. (Everyday Life)In this Chats with Shana episode, I'm going to reflect on various aspects of US culture. Although I talk about culture all the time on here, it's not often we talk about some basic things, like everyday life things that can cause culture shock. The truth is, I don't often think about the topics I'm going to discuss today; they're pretty random! We'll cover eggs, air conditioning, driving, beauty, flags, portion sizes and the one thing nobody can stand: U.S. bathroom stalls.We all form our own opinions based off of our own experiences in life...
2024-05-1830 minAmerican English PodcastEnglish Story: Irregular Verbs with the TitanicOne of the most popular films of 1997 was by far “ Titanic.” It won 11 Academy Awards! If you saw the film, or even just previews of it, you know the plot. There’s a love story between Rose (Kate Winslet) and Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) that develops while aboard a huge ship called Titanic. The Titanic was a real ship that set off on its first transatlantic trip from England to the United States in 1912. I know you know what happens; the ship hits an iceberg and sinks. I thought about retelling this story and I know English speakers would...
2024-05-0227 minAmerican English Podcast163 - 5-Minute English: The Post Office and MailMy grandma permanently moved to the United States from Spain in the 1950s and the only way she could afford to keep in contact with friends and family was through writing letters; flying and international calls back then were not in her family’s budget. Email didn’t exist yet. She sent postcards and letters, pictures of her kids and eventually her grandkids. In her lifetime, the United States Postal Service (USPS) was her lifeline to the people she’d left overseas. Today, I'll tell you a bittersweet and very informative story about my grandma...
2024-04-1329 minAmerican English Podcast156 - Chats with Shana: My Christmas Memories (+10 Must-Know Oxymorons)Today you’ll learn 10-Must Know Oxymorons to avoid confusion in conversation and the canvas for introducing these words will be a story about my Christmas Memories. An oxymoron is a literary device that has two contradicting terms, such as "pretty ugly," or "awfully good." This lesson will have two parts: First you will hear the story which contains all of the oxymorons in context. As a challenge, I want you to listen closely and find 10 of the 15 oxymorons mentioned.At the end, I'll tell you all of the oxymorons and provide further ex...
2023-12-2029 min
Chillin On Da Green BoxWITH SHANA MAINA | TALKS BOSS CHICS, SELF-CARE & BREAKIN INTO FILMSpecks Thompson and The View from the Legacy of The View comic book series sits down with a georgian Actress named Shana Maina as she discuss what is a boss chic, things she does for self care and how she breaking into acting and film
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2023-11-1449 minAmerican English Podcast141 - Chats with Shana: Parties and PoopersIn 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...
2023-03-2129 minAmerican English Podcast128 - Chats with Shana: Did we save the baby birds?In this episode, you'll hear a lot of vocabulary related to birds and then you'll hear a story in English about the baby birds in our backyard. Unfortunately, they fell out of the tree over the weekend. Were we able to save the baby birds? Find out. Chats with Shana episodes are unscripted. I speak as I would in everyday life! Learn challenging phrases and expressions as you go. Premium ContentThis episode is part of Season 3. By purchasing Season 3 transcripts, you'll be able to access the full episodes, the full PDF transcripts for...
2022-08-2226 minAmerican English Podcast121 - Chats with Shana: 5 Surprising Things About Los AngelesWe'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...
2022-05-2830 minAmerican English Podcast113 - 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!Premium ContentThis episode is part of Season 3. By purchasing Season 3 transcripts, you'll be able to access the full episodes, the full PDF transcripts for episodes 101 - 150, an Mp3 download and the premium podcast player to work on your pronunciation.Follow al...
2022-01-1023 minAmerican English Podcast111 - Chats with Shana: A Vacation in HawaiiWant 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. *****Premium ContentThis episode is part of Season 3. By purchasing Season 3 transcripts, you'll be able to access the f...
2021-12-0729 minAmerican English Podcast105 - 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 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...
2021-09-0328 minAmerican English Podcast100 - 100 Commonly Mispronounced Words in American EnglishAfter 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.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.
2021-06-1129 minAmerican English Podcast099 - 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
To splash
To wet oneself
To flip someone off
To swear
To take a sip
To wave
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2021-05-2921 minAmerican English Podcast098 - 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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2021-05-1319 minAmerican English Podcast097 - Expression: Bottoms Up! / Cinco de MayoIn this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll learn how to use the expression BOTTOMS UP! and all about CINCO DE MAYO.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
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2021-04-3021 minAmerican English Podcast096 - 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..**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2021-04-1225 minAmerican English Podcast095 - Chats with Shana: 10 Must-Know Expressions to Survive English ConversationsIn 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!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 premium content for episodes 051 - 100. Learn more.Other Content
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2021-03-2519 minAmerican English Podcast094 - Expression: To Ring a Bell / The Liberty BellIn 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.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, shadowing exercise and the premium podcast player to work on your pronunciation.Season 2 contains bonus material for episodes 051 - 100. Learn more.Other Content
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2021-03-1321 minAmerican English Podcast093 - Chats with Shana: The Story of My Previous Language CompanyIn 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.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, shadowing exercise and the premium podcast player to work on your pronunciation.Season 2 contains bonus material for episodes 051 - 100. Learn more.Other Content
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2021-02-2334 minAmerican English Podcast092 - Expression: To Pull Some Strings / The Great Iditarod Dogsledding RaceIn 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!**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2021-02-0625 minAmerican English Podcast091 - 5-Minute English: BabiesHow 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.Mentioned in this episode: The 5-Minute English CourseThis episode is part of S...
2021-01-1615 minAmerican English Podcast090 - Chats with Shana: Yearly ReviewThis 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.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom)This episode is part of Season 2. By purchasing Season 2, you'll be able to access the f...
2021-01-0222 minAmerican English Podcast089 - Dessert Adjectives with CharlieHi 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.
2020-12-2428 minAmerican English Podcast088 - 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 i...
2020-12-0913 minAmerican English Podcast087 - 5-Minute English: Strengths and WeaknessesFor 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. As usual, 5-minute episodes are intensive listening exercises so it should be a challenge! If you're struggling to understand and feel overwhelmed by the complexity of advanced vocab words, I highly recommend signing up to Season 2 or the 5 Minute-English Course.Mentioned...
2020-12-0313 minAmerican English Podcast086 - Expression: In the Red / Black FridayIn 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.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-11-1919 minAmerican English Podcast085 - British Tea Time and Baking Vocabulary with CharlieIn 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.To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2 (see below)Charlie's Info
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2020-11-1228 minAmerican English Podcast084 - College Life with Jessica BuenaventuraListen to Jessica (my college roomie) and I talk about our college experiences at UC Santa Barbara!To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-11-0633 minAmerican English Podcast083 - Chats with Shana: October DaysIn 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.To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-10-3019 minAmerican English Podcast082 - 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! To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-10-2217 minAmerican English Podcast081 - 5-Minute English: FallIn 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.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. Mentioned in this episode: The 5-Minute English CourseThis episode is part of Season 2. By purchasing Season 2, you'll be...
2020-10-1512 minAmerican English Podcast080 - Expression: Hit the Spot / Ben and Jerry's Ice CreamHi 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..**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-10-0827 minAmerican English Podcast079 - The Faces On Our MoneyHi 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.
2020-10-0119 minAmerican English Podcast078 - 5-Minute English: Elections and VotingIn 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.To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2....
2020-09-2418 minAmerican English Podcast077 - 5-Minute English: Labor and DeliveryIn 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.To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more...
2020-09-1714 minAmerican English Podcast076 - 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...
2020-09-0826 minAmerican English Podcast075 - 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. 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. Mentioned in this...
2020-08-2617 minAmerican English Podcast074 - Fairy Tale: Hansel and GretelHi 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.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-08-1927 minAmerican English Podcast073 - Expression: On the Edge of One's Seat / The Life of Stan LeeHi 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! :)**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-08-1334 minAmerican English Podcast072 - 5-Minute English: CleaningHi 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! 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.Mentioned in this episode: The 5-Minute English CourseThis episode is part of S...
2020-08-0614 minAmerican English Podcast071 - 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.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-07-3028 minAmerican English Podcast070 - Expression: Music to One's Ears / The Life of Elvis PresleyHi 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.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-07-2329 minAmerican English Podcast069 - 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. 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.Mentioned in this episode: The 5-Minute English CourseThis e...
2020-07-1512 minAmerican English Podcast068 - 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..Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom)This episode is part of Season 2. By p...
2020-07-0924 minAmerican English Podcast067 - 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.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-07-0128 minAmerican English Podcast066 - 5-Minute English: American BarbecueHi 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!Like most 5-Minute Episodes, the listening is short and more challenging. You might need to listen to an episode...
2020-06-2418 minAmerican English Podcast065 - Chats with Shana: NestingHi 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!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 fo...
2020-06-1727 minAmerican English Podcast064 - Pronunciation: 50 U.S. StatesHi 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...
2020-06-1015 minAmerican English Podcast063 - Expression: Take a Hike / Yellowstone National ParkHi 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.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-06-0229 minAmerican English Podcast062 - 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. 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 mo...
2020-05-2625 minAmerican English Podcast061 - 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. 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 p...
2020-05-2026 minAmerican English Podcast060 - Expression: Out Of This World / The Life of Walt DisneyHi 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.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-05-1335 minAmerican English Podcast059 - 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.Mentioned in this...
2020-05-0611 minAmerican English Podcast058 - Expression: A Method to Madness / Exotic Animals as PetsHi 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!**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-04-3027 minAmerican English Podcast057 - Gender Prediction and Old Wives' TalesHi 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...
2020-04-2222 minAmerican English Podcast056 - Expression: On a Roll / Philly CheesesteaksHi 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).**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-04-1522 minAmerican English Podcast055 - 5-Minute English: 3 Trending Diets To Lose Winter WeightHi 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.
2020-04-0912 minAmerican English Podcast054 - Expression: To Pull Someone's Leg / Best April Fool's Jokes in HistoryHi 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.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-03-3123 minAmerican English Podcast053 - Chats with Shana: Brazil Trip and CoronavirusThis 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 pron...
2020-03-2523 minAmerican English Podcast052 - 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.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)Get Season 2 Premium ContentORGet ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3 (including transcripts + mp3s)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...
2020-03-0727 minAmerican English Podcast051 - Expression: That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles / Girl Scout CookiesHi 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.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)Get Season 2 Premium ContentORGet ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3 (including transcripts + mp3s)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 includ...
2020-02-2727 minAmerican English Podcast050 - 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!Get Premium Content (formerly called "the Classroom") Season 1 - Bonus Material for Episodes 001 - 050
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2020-02-2025 minAmerican English Podcast049 - Expression: When Hell Freezes Over / Ice Castles of UtahHi 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.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-02-1022 minAmerican English Podcast048 - Interview with Lauren: Sororities and FraternitiesHi 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.Premium Content (formerly called "the Classroom")
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2020-02-0629 minAmerican English Podcast047 - 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.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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2020-01-3026 minAmerican English Podcast046 - Chats with Shana: A Cultural Trip Through FloridaIn 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")
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2020-01-2317 minAmerican English Podcast045 - Expression: To Put Someone On A Pedestal / Groundhog's DayIn 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...
2020-01-1622 minAmerican English Podcast044 - 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.For the full 44 minute episode and transcript, Mp3 and more, check out Season 1 - Bonus Material for Episodes 001 - 050 (formerly called "the Classroom").**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)Each episode is much more than just the...
2020-01-0833 minAmerican English Podcast043 - Interview with My Dad: Living and Working in AlaskaIn 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 :)Premium Content (formerly called "the Classroom")
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2020-01-0229 minAmerican English Podcast042 - 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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2019-12-2621 minAmerican English Podcast041 - American English Slang with Liz JohnsonIn 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 m...
2019-12-1830 minAmerican English Podcast040 - Chats with Shana: December DaysIn 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.**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:
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2019-12-1116 minAmerican English Podcast039 - Expression: A Blessing in Disguise / SantaConIn 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.**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:
2019-12-0522 minAmerican English Podcast038 - The Green Card: Our Experience, Tips and MoreIn 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.
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2019-11-2729 minAmerican English Podcast037 - 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).Thank you to all of my premium subscribers! **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...
2019-11-2023 minAmerican English Podcast036 - Our Story: Dating, Engagement and MarriageOn 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.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)Each episode...
2019-11-1220 minAmerican English Podcast035 - Expression: The Last Straw / The Story of Coca-ColaIn 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. **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:
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2019-11-0826 minAmerican English Podcast034 - Expression: To Have A Few Screws Loose / The Winchester Mystery HouseIn 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. **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:
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2019-10-3120 minAmerican English Podcast033 - A Classic Scary Story For HalloweenIn 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!**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:Transcript PDF and Mp3 downloadThe premium content for this episode can be found in S...
2019-10-2518 minAmerican English Podcast032 - 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. **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:
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2019-10-1624 minAmerican English Podcast031 - Halloween Special: Interview with Liz JohnsonIn 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.**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 i...
2019-10-0933 minAmerican English Podcast030 - Expression: In the Loop / The HyperloopLearn 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.**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:
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2019-10-0325 minAmerican English Podcast029 - Expression: To Carve in Stone / Mount Rushmore and The Crazy Horse MemorialLearn 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! :)**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. T...
2019-09-2625 minAmerican English Podcast028 - 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.**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:
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2019-09-1927 minAmerican English Podcast027 - Expression: To Bite Off More Than You Can Chew / The Donner PartyLearn 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.**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...
2019-09-1128 minAmerican English Podcast025 - Chats with Shana: The County FairLearn 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**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:Transcript and MP3
2019-08-2821 minAmerican English Podcast021: Chats with Shana: Trip to the Avenue of the GiantsThis episode is about my trip to the AVENUE OF THE GIANTS, the area of the massive COASTAL REDWOOD TREES in California. **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:Transcript + Mp3The 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 e...
2019-07-3111 minAmerican English Podcast017 - Chats with Shana: About Me, the Podcast and GardeningThis is the first of some bonus episodes I've decided to add about me, my thoughts and plans for the podcast.**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:
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2019-07-0710 minAmerican English PodcastTrailer: American English PodcastHi! My name is Shana and I'm a native English speaker from California. Over the past 10 years, I've been teaching American English to learners like you. On this show, I teach intermediate to advanced English through stories. You'll dive into the lives of fascinating Americans like Walt Disney and Stan Lee, you'll hear about big events and holidays, the birth of businesses and tech and even wild stories like the Discovery of Bigfoot or the Blue People of Kentucky. I want you walk away from this podcast with a pocketful of topics and stories to retell at a...
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