218.2 - English Story: Irregular Verbs with Dance Marathons
The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some...
218 - Expression: To Keep Someone On Their Toes
The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some...
217 - What Bugs You? Insects and Annoyances with Lucas
Well, well, well. I never thought I’d make an entire episode about bugs and annoying things until Lucas was attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets this...
⭐ Feature: The Truth About Shark Attacks in U.S. Waters
Every year when I go to the beach, I have the same thought: Are there sharks out there in that dark water? It's not an irrational fear. Years ago, ...
216 - Soccer Vocabulary and the Miracle Match
While watching soccer matches in Brazil, I quickly realized I had no idea how to comment on a game in Portuguese. There were so many moments when I wa...
215 - Countries and Nationalities (Pronunciation and Quiz!)
How do you say the names of countries and nationalities in American English? Is it Swiss or Switzerlanders? Spaniard or Spani...
214 - Soccer in the United States (History, Stories, and More!)
⭐ Take part in our Free 14-Day English Slang and Expression Challenge. Why do Americans call it soccer instead of football? Why isn't it the most p...
⭐ Feature: The Sweet History of the American Doughnut (or Donut)
⭐ Want to start sounding more natural in English? Sign up to the Academy to learn more with each lesson. About this episode Why do doughnuts h...
213 - Discover South Carolina with Lora
What comes to mind when you think of South Carolina? Maybe it's Charleston's cobblestone streets, beautiful beaches, or Spanish moss hanging from anc...
212.2 - The Birth of Netflix and the Fall of Blockbuster
In this episode, I’m taking you back to the 1990s and sharing what family movie nights were like growing up in suburban California. From browsing the ...