Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse chain in the world and it has over 33,000 stores in 80 different countries. Today, you’ll learn about its humble beginnings and how they changed coffee culture in the U.S..
Today, Lindsay takes us on a journey to discover Colorado, one of the most stunning mountainous states in the western United States. On our 3-day trip to Colorado, via audio, we’ll not only get a taste of what it’s like to be a tourist there, but hear from a local’s standpoint what culture, beauty and adventures awaits us.
Over 40% of Americans are somewhat superstitious. If you look closely, signs of good and bad luck are all around us. From lucky colors and coins to the unlucky numbers, cats and situations, learn more about 13 Common Superstitions that are ingrained in American culture.
“Sunday Toasted” is a song that was recently released by a new artist named Zinn in collaboration with my husband Lucas and his friend, Stefan. The song is jam-packed with slang and vocabulary AND gives you a vision of a summer’s day in the South.
The Monster Study (aka Tudor Study) is an unethical psychology experiment that was conducted in 1939 on 22 orphans in Davenport, Iowa. The goal was to a test the theory that by deeply worrying about starting to stutter, one may develop the speech disorder. Mary Tudor, a graduate student attempted to induce stuttering – to create the behavior – in fluent speakers.
Today you’ll hear the history of Donuts, learn how to describe a good and a bad one and the story of how this sweet treat became a favorite in the United States.
In this episode of the American English Podcast, you’ll learn all about Rosa Parks and The Freedom Movement.
In this episode about American Culture and History, you’ll learn all about the Blue People of Kentucky, aka the Blue Fugates.
If you haven’t heard the survival story of Aron Ralston you’re in for a ride. In this episode, you’ll also learn about Canyonlands in Utah.
Interviewer: After the shark attack, what did you see? Could you tell right away that he was not in good shape? Matt: Well, I mean, typically from a shark attack, you know, someone’s not going to be in great shape. So right when it happened, I knew that it wasn’t Read more…
In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to use the expression THE COAST IS CLEAR and all about how three men escaped ALCATRAZ, what was once the most secure prison in the world.
The Milgram Experiment sheds light on a dark side of human nature and our willingness to blindly obey when given orders by authority.