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American English Podcast

by Shana Thompson

204: Expression: To See Eye to Eye

20.01.2026 • 00:18:29

In this episode of the American English Podcast, we explore the meaning and usage of the common English expression to see eye to eye. Along the way, y...

Feature: The Story of Starbucks

13.01.2026 • 00:36:08

You know Starbucks, right? The coffee company? Born in Seattle, Washington and brewed around the world? I bet you do; they have over 40 thousand store...

203 - Preposition Party with Lucas 🎉 Everyday Verb + Preposition Pairs

30.12.2025 • 00:31:25

In this episode, I’m joined by my husband, Lucas, for another Preposition Party—a casual, conversation-based way to learn common verb + preposition co...

202.2. Irregular Verbs with Bonnie and Clyde

18.12.2025 • 00:31:11

Who doesn’t love a good crime story from the 1930s? Add romance, fast cars, and a nation in chaos… and you’ve got Bonnie and Clyde. In this episode...

202 - Expression: A Shot in the Dark

11.12.2025 • 00:21:10

In today’s episode, we break down the common English expression “a shot in the dark,” which describes taking a guess or making an attempt with little ...

201 - When Life Gives You Lemons...🍋 (+10 Expressions)

04.12.2025 • 00:32:02

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. 🍋In other words, turn a bad situation into a good one! That’s my new motto, and in this episode you’ll he...

200 - Review of Season 4

26.09.2025 • 00:36:49

Can you believe it? We’ve made it to Episode 200! 🥳 In this milestone episode, I look back on everything we’ve done together in Season 4 (Episodes 1...

5-Minute English: Fall in the United States

18.09.2025 • 00:30:21

In this Five Minute English feature, we dive into one of America’s most beloved seasons: fall (also known as autumn). From pumpkin spice and cozy swea...

199 - 5 MORE Prepositions Advanced Speakers Get Wrong (with Lucas!)

11.09.2025 • 00:31:35

Ever get confused between “apply to” and “apply for”? Or wonder whether to say “argue about” or “argue over”? In today’s episode, we break down these ...

198.2 - Irregular Verbs: The Survival Story of Hugh Glass

04.09.2025 • 00:35:44

What happens when you’re attacked by a grizzly bear, left for dead, and forced to crawl nearly 200 miles to survive? That’s the true story, or perhaps...