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American English Podcast

by Shana Thompson

Feature: The Truth About Shark Attacks in U.S. Waters

16.07.2026 • 00:22:59

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

06.07.2026 • 00:27:37

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!)

30.06.2026 • 00:27:57

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!)

18.06.2026 • 00:30:25

⭐ 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)

04.06.2026 • 00:29:53

⭐ 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

29.05.2026 • 00:46:36

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

14.05.2026 • 00:27:32

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 ...

212 - Expression: To Think Outside the Box

07.05.2026 • 00:27:03

What does it really mean to think outside the box? In this episode, you’ll learn one of the most common expressions in American English, used to desc...

211 - Preposition Party 🎉 : 7 Everyday Word Pairs with Lucas

23.04.2026 • 00:30:30

Lucas and I are back for another Preposition Party! Today our conversation is going to based on common English collocations like famous for, similar t...

Feature: 5-Minute English: Springtime in the U.S.

10.04.2026 • 00:14:54

Join my 14-Day Slang and Expression Challenge. It's free! In this 5-Minute English episode, we’re diving into springtime in the United States. From b...