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Englishland with Leslie

Englishland is a podcast devoted entirely to English language learning and listening practice. It is focused on comprehensible input and engaging topics to help intermediate and advanced English learners train their ears to understand spoken English, learn about life and culture in the United States, and gain the confidence to speak with native English speakers. As a student of Spanish, I benefitted greatly from the many Spanish podcasts available and decided to pay it forward by creating my own

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28:21

Guns, Fast Food and Racism: American Stereotypes,...

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/10/07

12 American Stereotypes: The Good, the Bad & the Neutral | EnglishLand Podcast In this episode of the EnglishLand Podcast, Leslie welcomes English learners and introduces a candid conversation about common stereotypes of Americans. Joined by her best friend George, she explores 12 widely heard assumptions—covering topics related to work culture, daily habits, cultural awareness, money and success, race, patriotism, food and health, body language, appearance, language learning, trav...

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12:23

Are you old enough? Learn English with US age limits

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/10/02

U.S. Age Restrictions Explained: Jobs, Driving, Voting, Drinking, Gambling & More In this EnglishLand Podcast episode, Leslie explains common age restrictions in the United States (noting they can vary by state) and highlights key legal milestones: working at 14 with strict job and hour limits; earning money before 14 through small neighborhood jobs; driving milestones at 15 (permit/motorized bike) and 16 (license with passenger, nighttime driving, and phone restrictions for under-18 dri...

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19:56

50 fun facts about the 50 US states for English learners

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/09/25

50 U.S. States in Alphabetical Order: Fun Facts for English Learners | EnglishLand Podcast Leslie introduces the EnglishLand Podcast for English learners and presents an alphabetical tour of all 50 U.S. states using short, memorable fun facts about culture, history, geography, and inventions. The episode highlights unique state “claims to fame,” including notable firsts, famous foods and drinks, major landmarks, unusual natural features, and surprising records (such as Alaska’s size and miss...

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16:12

Learn English with the history of Women's Rights in...

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/09/18

Women’s Rights in the United States: History, Progress, and What’s Next | EnglishLand Podcast Leslie explores the history and current realities of women in the United States from a mostly federal perspective. She traces women’s fight for equality from the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention and the Declaration of Sentiments to the 1920 ratification of the 19th Amendment, while noting that many basic rights and protections came much later, including access to credit (1974), pregnancy discrimination ...

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10:42

Everyday Expressions in the US: part 2

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/09/16

13 Common American English Expressions (Part 2) | EnglishLand Podcast Leslie welcomes listeners to the EnglishLand Podcast and teaches part two of common English expressions used in the United States, focusing on situations when things go wrong, choices are difficult, or people move too fast. She explains and gives examples for “don’t cry over spilled milk,” “face the music,” “going south,” and “leave a bad taste in my mouth,” then covers decision-making phrases “on the fence,” “betwee...

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11:55

12 Everyday US Expressions Explained: Part 1

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/09/16

12 Common English Idioms Explained (Surprise, Relationships & Secrets) | EnglishLand Podcast Leslie introduces the EnglishLand Podcast for English learners and teaches 12 everyday U.S. English expressions she heard recently, emphasizing they’re commonly used in real life. She explains and quizzes listeners on surprise idioms (“it hit me like a ton of bricks,” “out of the blue,” “caught off guard,” “blindsided”), relationship and emotion phrases (“cold feet,” “cold shoulder,” “in the dogh...

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31:27

9/11 Explained for English Learners | What Happened,...

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/09/11

9/11 Explained for English Learners | What Happened, Why It Happened, and How It Changed the U.S. Leslie shares an emotional episode about September 11, 2001, describing where she was that morning and explaining the attacks by 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists led by Osama bin Laden. She recounts the four hijacked flights: the strikes on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon attack, and Flight 93’s passenger revolt, including farewell messages and Todd Beamer’s “Let’s roll.” She outlines the scale of loss, inc...

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15:29

American Weddings explained: from proposals to...

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/09/04

American Weddings Explained: Proposals, Bridal Showers, Bachelor(ette) Parties & Traditions | EnglishLand Podcast Leslie explains what weddings are like in the United States, highlighting common customs while noting wide cultural variation. She covers how couples typically meet, average marriage ages, divorce and remarriage, and proposal traditions including asking a bride’s parents, different proposal styles, and ring preferences. She outlines wedding planning realities such as timeline...

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21:36

Learn English while learning how the US Government...

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/08/28

US Government 101 for English Learners: Branches, Elections, States’ Rights & Controversies Leslie presents “US Government 101,” explaining the three branches of the US government: Congress (House and Senate, terms, and constitutional powers), the President (roles, eligibility, term limits, and elections), and the courts (Supreme Court and lower federal courts, appointments, and lifetime terms). The episode covers how bills become laws and the role of lobbying, then explains the Electora...

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9:54

GET is a powerhouse Verb

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/08/21

Would you like to learn one verb that can help you say countless things in English? Sound more like a native and incorporate the verb GET into your vocabulary. You will wish you had learned this verb sooner.

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11:46

Obesity in the US

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/08/16

Is Obesity a real problem in the US? Let's look at the data, history, causes and solutions for this sensitive topic in today's episode.

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6:02

Double Negatives = Double Trouble

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/08/15

One of the most common mistakes English learners make is using a double negative. Because double negatives are used in many other languages, learners don't realize they mean the opposite of what's intended in English. Watch today's episode and never make this mistake again.

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15:02

Do you know these English Nursery Rhymes?

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/08/14

Today we are exploring English nursery rhymes, children's songs and stories. Not only are these choices staples in English childhoods but they have an interesting history. Children's stories and rhymes are an excellent way to practice your English listening and comprehension while learning something new.

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0:39

Intro to Englishland

Englishland with Leslie ·

2026/08/13

Englishland has arrived. Tune in every week for an episode about life, culture or engaging stories about the United States. Build your English vocabulary, train your ears to understand native English speakers and gain confidence to speak.

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