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El inglés no se aprende, el inglés se usa. En este podcast, te enseñaremos el inglés de una manera relajada y auténtica - mediante diálogos con profesores nativos con base en Santiago, Chile - para que mejores tu inglés conversacional.

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Episode 161: Recent Court Case Ignites Gun Debate in...

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2021/12/16

In the US, the recent acquittal of seventeen-year Kyle Rittenhouse for shooting three people—killing two and injuring one—during a Black Lives Matter protest last year has reignited once again the hotly debated issue of gun rights in the country. The case had been really messy from the start, with prosecutors looking for any angle they could to put him behind bars while Rittenhouse and his defense claim he was only acting in self-defense. Join us for today’s episode as we break down the

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Episode 160: Cold Cases With Special Guest Kathleen...

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2021/11/24

A cold case is a crime, or a suspected crime, that has not yet been fully resolved and is not the subject of a current criminal investigation, but for which new information could emerge from new witness testimony, re-examined files, new evidence, or even fresh activities of a suspect. These cases often go unsolved for many years with the families of the victims never finding closure and always wondering what happened to their loved ones. These cases are often very present and well-known in

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Episode 159: Special Guest, Karl VonZabern Talks...

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2021/11/10

Alaska is not only the largest US state but a land of wild frontier filled with wild animals, frozen glaciers, and a harsh environment where a few but brave people survive in order to have their own taste of freedom and nature in an ever-modern and controlled world. Today we sit down with a good friend and former Santiago resident and Dynamic English teacher to discuss life as a salmon fisherman in Alaska from pulling in nets on the boat to avoiding enormous mosquitos. Read the full

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Episode 158: U.S. National Parks from Yosemite to Acadia

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2021/11/04

The United States National Parks Service was established in 1916 and has since grown to include 63 national parks in all 50 states and territories from Alaska to Puerto Rico. Each year, millions of tourists visit these parks to enjoy their unique geography, wildlife, weather, scenery, and accessibility. Whether you’re looking for a casual hike through the forest, catch an incredible sunrise on a volcano crater, or rock climb high granite walls, the national parks have a little bit of

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Episode 157: Survival Stories You Won't Forget

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2021/10/27

Throughout history, there have been incredible survival stories that demonstrate what people have inside them to stay alive under the absolute worst circumstances. From being stranded in the middle of the ocean and surrounded by sharks to resorting to cannibalism in the freezing mountains, these tragic stories remind us not only of the fragility of life but also the willpower and tenacity it takes to survive when it seems that all hope is lost. Join us for this episode as we discuss some of

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Episode 156: Puns, You Either Love Them or Hate Them

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2021/10/20

A pun is a joke that exploits or ties in the different possible meanings of a word or that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings. These are typically pretty cheesy and are most usually seen in the form of “dad jokes” which make us reluctantly chuckle and roll our eyes. Join us for this episode of the podcast as we discuss some of the most clever, cheesy and downright lamest puns that exist. Read the full transcript here:

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Episode 155: American Folklore from Paul Bunyan to...

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2021/10/13

Folk tales are basically stories that have both elements of truth and myth that are passed down from generation to generation and they end up becoming a really important part of history in some cases. They usually have multiple authors and so the story is changed as it is passed down from generation to generation. Join us for this episode as we discuss some commonly know North American folktales such as Johnny Appleseed, John Henry, and more. Read the full transcript here:

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Episode 154: California Dreamin' with special guest,...

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2021/10/06

California is the most populous state in the United States and is synonymous with sunshine, Hollywood stars, and laid-back vibes. From major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco to its beautiful beaches, mountains, and redwood forests, this iconic state has a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy. In today’s episode, we sit down and chat with our special guest and California native, Maggie Gallagher, as she tells us the good, the bad, and the tasty of California. Read the full

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Episode 153: Would You Rather...

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2021/09/27

Would you rather have all traffic lights you approach be green or never have to stand in line again? Would you rather travel the world for a year on a shoestring budget or stay only in one country for a year but live in complete luxury? These are just a couple of examples of “would you rather” questions that are intended to represent hypothetical situations in which you have to choose between two decisions that can be strange, difficult, or just downright crazy. There are no wrong answers and

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Episode 152: Paige Got COVID

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2021/09/08

Despite COVID vaccinations continuing to roll out worldwide, we are continuing to see more breakthrough cases of people becoming infected with new variants such as Delta and hospitals are once again filling up with mostly unvaccinated or unhealthy patients. Unfortunately, one of these breakthrough cases includes our very own Paige who got infected a few weeks ago and thankfully recovered quickly due to being vaccinated and healthy. Join us for today’s episode as we talk about Paige’s recent

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Episode 151: Update on the U.S. Withdrawal from...

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2021/08/31

In recent weeks, the Islamic-militant group known as the Taliban has seized power in Afghanistan as the United States military continues its complete withdrawal from the country after almost twenty years of a devastating and costly war. Thousands of Afghans and others have rushed to the airport hoping to escape the country in fear of what the return of the Taliban will bring, with some so desperate that they have fallen to their deaths while clinging to US military planes as they leave the

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Episode 150: More Common English Idioms to Boost your...

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2021/08/25

In today’s episode we’ll continue talking about. more common idioms in English. Expressions such as “hit the nail on the head”, “cut to the chase” and “up in the air”. Tune in to find out what these idioms mean and how to use them. As always, read the transcript as you listen here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-150-common-idioms-2

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Episode 149: Business Buzzwords to Elevate your...

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2021/08/18

Business buzzwords are terms that are regularly used in business to gain attention, boost morale, and describe situations within an industry or corporate culture. While they can be unknown and confusing at first, understanding and correctly using buzzwords can help you engage with coworkers and clients and add variety to your professional lexicon. Tune in to this week’s episode as we go through some commonly used business buzzwords and how they can help you elevate your workplace fluency to

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Episode 148: Special Guest, Cat Flynn, Talks Fads of...

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2021/08/10

What do Silly Putty, Furbies, and “Goosebumps” books all have in common? Being incredibly popular and successful fads in the 1990s that came and went with the decade. These short-lived trends are just a few of many that live forever in the minds of those who are old enough to remember them and in many cases, also collecting dust somewhere in the attic (looking at you, Beanie Babies…). Tune in to this week’s episode as we are joined by special guest, Cat Flynn, in discussing some of our

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Episode 147: Cubans Take to the Streets in Largest...

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2021/08/04

Following its biggest anti-government protests in more than thirty years, the people of the tiny island nation of Cuba have been taking to the streets demanding aid from the government as the country suffers from food and medicine shortages, rising inflation, lack of vaccines, and a sixty-year embargo with the US that has crippled the lives of its people. Will President Miguel Díaz Canel and the Cuban government provide what the people are asking for or will they continue to ignore them and

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Episode 146: The Tokyo Summer Olympics Are Here!

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2021/07/27

After being postponed for a year due to COVID-19, the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics are officially underway with thousands of athletes, officials, and journalists pouring into the Japanese capital for the most anticipated international multi-sport event in the world. However, with rising positive COVID-19 cases, social distancing protocols, and no spectators allowed at the events, this year’s historic games will be different than any before. Join us for today’s episode as we talk all about the

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Episode 145: Hawaii and the Road to Hana

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2021/07/21

Hawaii is the world’s largest island chain, located in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles off the coast from the United States mainland which became the US’s newest and 50th state in 1959. With its tropical climate, beautiful beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, seafood, etc., Hawaii has long been a popular destination for honeymooners, surfers, families, and retirees trying to escape the boredom and craziness of mainland life. Join us for today's episode as we discuss Ian’s recent trip to

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Episode 144: The 411 On Britney Spear's Conservatorship

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2021/07/13

Thirteen years ago, the incredibly famous and successful pop star Britney Spears suffered from a mental breakdown which led her to be admitted into a psych ward and placed under a conservatorship. Under this conservatorship, her father has the legal right to control essentially every decision of her life—from her finances to visiting her own children and even preventing her from getting off of her birth control in order to have more children. Recently, Britney has expressed her desire to end

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Episode 143: Alter Egos From Sasha Fierce to Clark Kent

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2021/07/06

An alter ego is a person’s secondary or alternative identity, that happens to be different from a person's normal or true personality. We see many people take on the role of an alter ego from actors and musicians to superheroes as a way to express themselves in ways that they feel that they can’t with their true identities. They can help one’s career take off to great success or see themselves get pigeon-holed into one character. Join us for today’s episode as we discuss some commonly

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Episode 142: How Best to Distinguish Between Similar...

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2021/06/30

One of the most challenging parts of the English language is that it’s filled with verbs that essentially have the same meaning, but are used in different situations or contexts. Some common examples include “know” and “meet”, “watch” and “look” and “win” and “earn”, among many others. While it can be confusing to know how to choose the right verb, doing so will help you feel more confident and take your fluency to the next level. Join us for today’s episode as we discuss some of the most

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