Today I had the pleasure of tapping into his knowledge with the goal of finding out how we can learn better. In our chat, Ben and I talk about common misconceptions in language, learning, the genius of mnemonic devices and how to acquire new vocabulary effectively.
The expression “up in the air” is used in situations where your plans are not yet decided or finalized. Learn how to use it in a variety of contexts in this expression episode.
The Kentucky Derby is often referred to as the “most exciting 2 minutes of sports.” Learn all about the culture surrounding this fun event!
Have you ever heard of Dr. Seuss? He’s the creator of the Grinch, Cat in the Hat and over 40 other classic children’s books. Learn about him!
Learn 10 Words a Day. Today you’ll hear 10 French loan words in English, with definitions, new example sentences and more.
Learn 10 Words a Day. Today you’ll hear 10 French loan words in English, with definitions, new example sentences and more.
Today, Camille takes us on a journey to discover Michigan, a midwestern state that is covered in lakes and filled with adventure opportunity. You’ll learn what a little bit about the accent, the food, the lifestyle and so much more!
Jingle Bells was written in the 1800s and is now one of the most popular songs in English. Learn about the writer, James Pierpont, how it got so famous, and learn the lyrics so that you can sing it in English.
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.