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American English Podcast

The American English Podcast teaches the language and culture of the United States. Through common expressions, pronunciation tips and interesting cultural snippets or stories, I hope to keep this fun, useful and interesting! All bonus material can be accessed at http://americanenglishpodcast.com/

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127 - Discover Washington with Philip Clem

American English Podcast ·

2022/08/12

AboutPhilip Clem is a talented singer and songwriter from Seattle, Washington who has lived in San Francisco, Spain and now Los Angeles, California. Today, Philip is going to tell us about what it's like to be a local from Seattle. In this episode, you'll learn about the state, its stereotypes (and whether or not they're true!), you’ll learn about the culture, food, weather and, of course, about our special guest!I hope that after you’re done listening to this episode, you feel like

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126 - 5-Minute English: A Day At The Beach

American English Podcast ·

2022/08/04

In today's 5-Minute English episode, you'll learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs and collocations needed to describe A Day At The Beach.Beach RecommendationsU.S. Beaches where you can drinkNude Beaches in the U.S.My favorite beaches in California: Pacific Beach - San DiegoPismo Beach - near San Luis ObispoLa Jolla - near San Diego (go kayaking + look at the lion sharks below!)Zuma Beach - Malibu (this is our go-to beach)Santa Cruz (go to the Boardwalk boardwalk, SO fun!)East Beach (downtown

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125.2 - Doughnuts (or Donuts!)

American English Podcast ·

2022/07/23

Today we're going to be talking about doughnuts (or donuts; both spellings are acceptable in American English). You'll learn the history, the stories behind the most famous doughnut brands and all about the most popular doughnuts in the display case. After all, if you're going to be the one who brings doughnuts to the office, you got to do it right.Premium ContentThis episode is part of Season 3. By purchasing Season 3 transcripts, you'll be able to access the full episodes, the

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125 - Expression: To Sugarcoat Something

American English Podcast ·

2022/07/22

In this episode, there are two parts. In Part 1, you'll hear a joke, practice your pronunciation and learn the expression "To Sugarcoat Something". In Part 2 of today's lesson (available on Saturday, July 23), we’re going to talk about donuts. You’ll learn the history, the stories behind the most famous brands and all about the most popular donuts in the display case. Afterall, if you’re going to be the one who brings donuts, you gotta do it right! To amp up the learning

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124 - 3 Must-Know Expressions for IELTS Speaking and...

American English Podcast ·

2022/07/12

The decision to move overseas is a big one and it requires preparation. The first step for non-native English speakers who want to live, study or work in the U.S. is taking an English exam as proof of English ability. The IELTS exam is one of the most popular. Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Aubrey Carter, who shared three expressions that you can use on the IELTS exam and in daily life. These expressions can be squeezed into almost any conversation! If you'd like to learn all about

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123 - Goldilocks and The Three Bears (Phrasal Verb...

American English Podcast ·

2022/06/29

Goldilocks and The Three Bears is one of the most popular children's books ever written in English and it is my daughter's favorite. Today, you'll hear a modernISH American English version of the classic tale and I've carefully selected a number of phrasal verbs, expressions and collocations and inserted them seamlessly into the story to amp up (improve, increase) the listening experience. If you're trying to improve your use of more challenging tenses in English, listening

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122.1 Rosa Parks and The Freedom Movement (from...

American English Podcast ·

2022/06/14

In honor of Juneteenth, we will be talking about "The Mother of the Freedom Movement" - Rosa Parks. Rosa made history when she politely refused to give her seat to a white passenger on a public bus in Alabama when institutionalized racial segregation existed in the South (Jim Crow Laws). Her story is one of courage; she'll make you want to stand up for what's right. Note: Juneteenth is on June 19th, and it's been a federal holiday in the United States since 2021. However,

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122 - Expression: Once in a Blue Moon

American English Podcast ·

2022/06/11

In this episode, you'll learn how to use the common expression Once in a Blue Moon. In Part 2, which will be posted shortly, you'll learn all about Rosa Parks and The Freedom Movement. 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 along with the Season 3 audio (episodes

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121 - Chats with Shana: 5 Surprising Things About Los...

American English Podcast ·

2022/05/28

We'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

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120 - 5-Minute English: U.S. Geography

American English Podcast ·

2022/05/12

Today you're going to learn so many fun facts about the US, all of which have to do with geography. You'll hear about the topography, so the physical features of the land that make it visually unique. And you'll also learn about the population - so where residents are distributed throughout the country.By the end of this episode, you should have a solid geographical overview of the United States and be able to talk about geography in English.Note: The goal of 5-Minute English episodes

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119 - The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

American English Podcast ·

2022/04/25

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118.2 - The Blue People of Kentucky

American English Podcast ·

2022/04/07

Martin ended up falling in love with a redheaded American woman named Elizabeth Smith, and eventually the couple decided to have a family. Never in their wildest dreams could they have imagined what would come next: Four out of their seven children were born with blue skin.In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll learn about THE BLUE PEOPLE OF KENTUCKY. In the first part of the episode, you'll learn how to use the common English expression OUT OF THE BLUE. Premium

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118 - Expression: Out of the Blue

American English Podcast ·

2022/04/07

In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll learn how to use the common English expression OUT OF THE BLUE. In Part 2 (Episode 118.2), you'll hear the story of the BLUE PEOPLE OF KENTUCKY.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 along with the Season 3

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117.2 - The Survival Story of Aron Ralston

American English Podcast ·

2022/03/24

We all love survival stories, do we not? Watching men and women find food and water, seeing them build shelters out of sticks, stones and leaves. It’s a common theme on reality television. Occasionally though, in real life, we hear real survival stories. People who were confronted with death and managed to escape it. Today you’ll hear the incredible story of Aron Ralston. You may know his story already if you’ve seen the movie 127 hours. If you haven’t, you’re in for a ride. Take a deep breath

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117 - Expression: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

American English Podcast ·

2022/03/22

In today's episode you'll learn how to use the common English expression BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE.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 along with the Season 3 audio (episodes 101-150) as episodes are released. Season 3..Other Links!Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT

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116 - 5-Minute English: Colds, Flus and Sickness

American English Podcast ·

2022/03/06

In this 5-Minute English episode, you'll hear a lot of vocabulary and phrases related to Cold, Flus and Sickness.This episode type is extra challenging, but short. Listen to it multiple times and consider transcribing the audio as a listening exercise. You can also dive deeper into this lesson by purchasing Premium Content. *****IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT REFUGEES IN EUROPE - CHECK BACK SOON! I WILL BE POSTING LINKS FOR HOW YOU CAN HELP (IF YOU WANT :)). *****Premium ContentThis episode is part of

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115 - 5-Minute English: Winter

American English Podcast ·

2022/02/11

In this 5-Minute English episode, you'll hear a lot of vocabulary and phrases related to winter and the cold. You'll also learn about the typical experience at a Colorado ski resort. This episode type is extra challenging, but short. Listen to it multiple times and consider transcribing the audio as a listening exercise. You can also dive deeper into this lesson by purchasing Premium Content. *****Premium ContentThis episode is part of Season 3. By purchasing Season 3 transcripts,

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114 - Dream House with Mara (Napa Valley Wine Country!)

American English Podcast ·

2022/01/21

After my last conversation with Pete about his "Dream House" in Australia (Ep. 109), I decided to ask my friends and family members about their dream home. My mom was the first to respond and this episode is her response. My mom's dream house would be in Napa Valley in California, which is wine country here. As you can tell, she loves this topic - she uses all of the right terminology for stuff, some of it might be challenging to understand and that's ok. She's got a degree

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113 - Chats with Shana: We're Moving to Los Angeles!

American English Podcast ·

2022/01/10

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

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112 - Embarrassing Stories with Charlie (British and...

American English Podcast ·

2021/12/27

In this episode, Charlie and I discuss all things embarrassing. This is your chance to hear some funny embarrassing stories, practice listening to British and American English and learn some amazing vocabulary (hear how we compare terms like " your fly is down," "to let one slide" and "to eat shit"!)Charlie also teaches us how to act appropriately if the Queen rips one (farts) at a fancy feast.Has there been a more amusing episode? I'm not sure. If you don't

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