Listen HERE Thanks for tuning in. And hey, Happy Halloween! đđ» If youâre listening to this on October 31st – or even a day or two later – I hope youâre feeling the spooky season vibes. Two weeks ago, we kicked off our Halloween series with some scary vocabulary. And today, weâre keeping the Halloween spirit alive with something a …
874 – Politeness In American English: Indirect Ways to Speak
FAQ: Q: Don’t Americans always speak directly? A: In everyday conversation, we often like to soften our requests â we make them indirect. It feels more polite, more friendly, and honestly, it just sounds more natural. So today, I want to show you some of these indirect phrases that we use all the time. Enjoyed this lesson? Get free …
867 – English Idioms & Expressions To Talk About The End Of Summer
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863 – American Summer Music Festivals – Vocabulary & Expressions
Lemme tell you something. An outdoor concert is a great way to have a blast and get into the grove. Thatâs where a lot of people enjoy the vibe and have a great time. Ah, live music in the summer. Nothing beats it! Today, weâre diving into one of the best parts of American summer culture â music and festivals. …
859 – American Culture: County Fairs
Have you ever been to the county fair? Those events have the whole nine yars, including the food. Yeah, that fair food is a total gut-buster, but it sure does taste good! Today, I want to give you a little behind-the-scenes tour of what an American fair is like, and at the same time, weâll learn a few really natural, …
851 – Summer Jobs in the U.S. â Common Phrases & Culture
Someone recently asked me if teaching English was a side hustle. Really? I hustle, that’s for sure, but this is my only job. And I got my foot in the door in 1994 in Japan. Wow time flies! Today, we have another episode in our summer series about American culture. Itâs Week 7, and today weâre talking about something thatâs …
848 – American Summer Sports
I really hope this English lesson podcast catches on. It took me a while to write it, because sports arenât really my thing, but I stepped up to the plate and did it. And the inspiration for this lesson came out of left field. Itâs Week 6 of our American culture summer series, and today weâre talking about summer sportsâyou …
845 – Backyard Fun
I want you to know that I didnât just throw this lesson together. And please, if youâre driving, feel free to turn it up! And if youâre at home, kick back, and enjoy as we dive into backyard fun. Every week, all summer long, weâve been looking at how Americans live, relax, and celebrate the season. This is part of …
842 – Time to Beat the Heat
The temperature was already 30 degrees at 7:00 this morning. Let me tell you, itâs time to beat the heat. A nice dish of chocolate ice cream is one of my favorite ways to cool off, and on a day like this, that really hits the spot! Itâs Week 4 of our summer series, and this time, weâre talking about …
839 – Independence Day
This summer, Iâve been sharing short and fun lessons about American lifeâwhat people do, eat, and celebrate. This week, weâre talking about Fireworks & Food, because itâs time for one of the biggest holidays of the summer: July 4th, officially known as Independence Day, and casually called, the fourth of July. Do you have a request or suggestion for …
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