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Cinco de Mayo – Why is it so huge in the United States?

Americans love Cinco de Mayo, yet many people are unaware of why it is celebrated. In today’s lesson, you’ll learn the history of it and how it’s celebrated across the U.S..

By Shana, 2 yearsApril 30, 2021 ago

Tornadoes in the U.S.

In this Intermediate English Episode, you’ll learn all about Tornadoes in the U.S., how they affect different states and the people in them.

By Shana, 2 yearsApril 21, 2021 ago

The Liberty Bell

The Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom; you’ll see it on U.S. stamps, on our money and elsewhere. Learn all about it in today’s episode.

By Shana, 2 yearsMarch 13, 2021 ago

The Great Iditarod Dogsledding Race

There’s nothing more famous in Alaska than the Great Iditarod Dogsledding Race and in this episode you’ll learn all about it.

By Shana, 2 yearsFebruary 3, 2021 ago

The History of Black Friday

Learn how Black Friday began, the biggest shopping day in the U.S.! Find out how chaotic it has gotten over the year. Do you shop on Black Friday?

By Shana, 2 yearsNovember 19, 2020 ago

Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream

Listen to the fascinating story of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, learn adjectives to describe sweet flavors and so much more in this sweet lesson!

By Shana, 2 yearsOctober 8, 2020 ago

079 – The Faces On Our Money In this episode, you’ll learn about the influential Americans that are on U.S. bills and coins. Hi everyone! In today’s episode we’ll be talking about THE FACES ON OUR MONEY. By money, I’m referring to the United States Dollar, which is commonly written

By Shana, 2 yearsOctober 1, 2020 ago