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Who wrote Jingle Bells?
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135.2 – The Story of “Jingle Bells”

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.

By Shana, 2 monthsDecember 13, 2022 ago
The Story of Starbucks
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134.2 – The Story of Starbucks Coffee

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..

By Shana, 2 monthsNovember 28, 2022 ago
Describe Your Dream House with Mara
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114 – Dream House with Mara (Napa Valley)

After my last conversation with Pete about his “Dream House” in Australia, I realized just how much this topic was enjoyed, so I asked my mom about her Dream House.  My mom loves talking about her Dream Home. She’s got a degree in Interior Design and spends her time decorating Read more…

By Shana, 1 yearJanuary 21, 2022 ago
Moving to Los Angeles
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113 – Chats with Shana: We’re Moving to L.A.!

In this episode, Charlie and I discuss all things embarrassing. This is your chance to hear some funny embarrassing stories, practice listening to British and American English and learn some amazing vocabulary (hear how we compare terms like ” your fly is down,” “to let one slide” and “to eat Read more…

By Shana, 1 yearJanuary 10, 2022 ago
Dream Houses in English with Pete
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109 – Dream Houses with Pete

Learn how to talk about Dream Houses in English. In this conversation, you’ll hear about our Dream Houses in the U.S. and Australia.

By Shana, 1 yearOctober 29, 2021 ago
Shark Attacks in U.S. Waters
Culture and History

Sharks and Shark Attacks in U.S. Waters

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…

By Shana, 1 yearOctober 17, 2021 ago
The Coast is Clear
Culture and History

The Great Escape from Alcatraz

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.

By Shana, 1 yearSeptember 29, 2021 ago
Bottoms Up and Cinco de Mayo
Culture and History

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
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064 – Pronunciation of the 50 U.S. States

Learn how to pronounce all 50 states the way that native English speakers pronounce them.

By Shana, 3 yearsJune 10, 2020 ago
English Expression A Method to Madness
Culture and History

Exotic Animals as Pets

Exotic animals can be found across the U.S., many times as pets in homes. Learn about state regulations and cases of domesticated wild animals!

By Shana, 3 yearsApril 24, 2020 ago
To Have a Few Screws Loose and the Winchester Mystery House
Culture and History

The Winchester Mystery House

Learn all about the Winchester Mystery House in this fun episode of American Culture and History.

By Shana, 3 yearsOctober 31, 2019 ago
Oil Spill in the U.S.
Culture and History

Catastrophic Oil Spills in U.S. History

Learn all about catastrophic oil spills in U.S. history, how they happened, how the recovery efforts went and what is being done today.

By Shana, 3 yearsAugust 22, 2019 ago

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Do you regularly watch movies or do you prefer wat Do you regularly watch movies or do you prefer watching television series? 
If you’ve ever sat down on the couch and realized that you have no idea what to watch, you’re not alone! Share one movie that you enjoyed last year and why. :) 
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The phrasal verb to “scarf down” means to eat The phrasal verb to “scarf down” means to eat quickly. You might also hear people say, “Wow! You inhaled your food!” 
When you’re ravenous, when you’re very hungry, and you get a plate of food in front of you, chances are you’ll have to control yourself to not scarf it down! 
Examples:
🍴That guy sure has an appetite! He scarfed down a burger and fries and then got seconds. 
🍴I was in a rush, so I scarfed down some breakfast and ran out the door. 
🍴A mother served her son mac n cheese for dinner and when she saw him scarfing it down, she told him he would get a stomachache. 
When was the last time you scarfed down a meal? What was it? Try to use it in an example sentence below.
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You walk into a restaurant and head towards the ba You walk into a restaurant and head towards the bar. Behind it, a lighted mosaic of colorful liquors spread from the ceiling to the floor. It's fancy on another level. Some people may describe it as resplendent; it feels like you're looking into a Queen's jewelry box.
A long counter separates you from the skilled bartender behind it, who shakes, stirs and strains with ease. As you approach, you consider how you'll place your order in English and suddenly you feel out of your element. In other words, you don't feel comfortable. You feel out of your element.
How do you order a drink at a cocktail bar like a native? Well, in today's lesson, you'll learn just that. 
Sample
- I’d like a skinny margarita with a hint of agave syrup, please. 
- Can I get a whiskey neat, please?
- I’d like a sidecar on the rocks, please.
Tune in for ALL 10. What’s your drink order?
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To rip off is a common phrasal verb in English and To rip off is a common phrasal verb in English and it means to overcharge. When someone asks you too much money for something, you might feel like they’re trying to rip you off, as if they’re trying to get more money from you.
Example 1: The guy sold me a broken vacuum cleaner! He ripped me off.
Example 2: The woman said she’d make a birthday cake for my daughter’s birthday but that it would cost $750. She’s not even going to use high-quality ingredients! Can you believe it? What a rip-off! She’s trying to rip me off. 
In example 1, you see to rip off as a verb, in example 2, it’s used as a noun.
Be careful! When you say something is a rip-off, it’s as if you’re saying whatever it is isn’t worth it. 
Try to use it in an example sentence below. 
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Time we to share! Be sure to write *get corrected* Time we to share! Be sure to write *get corrected* if you want your response checked.
I’ll go first. 
I grew up in an area of California that’s covered in California Redwood trees, the tallest trees in the world, and Sequoias, the most massive trees in the world (you can drive a car through some of them!). 
Walking through them is surreal, it’s jaw-dropping; I’ve never felt so small. No photos do it justice. 
With that said, I’d say the most amazing place I’ve seen in California is the Avenue of the Giants, it’s an area that’s packed with the tallest of the tallest trees 🌲 (scroll right). It’s also the area where Bigfoot was discovered 😉, which is sort of fun! Listen to episode 19 and 21 to learn more. 
If you can’t make it as north as the Avenue of the Giants, I recommend going to Redwood National and State Park and Sequoia National Park to check out these trees! You won’t be disappointed.
Yosemite is most definitely worth visiting as well.⛰️ 
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“To dawn on” is a phrasal verb and it means to “To dawn on” is a phrasal verb and it means to suddenly realize or understand something. 
Yesterday, around 3pm, I got a headache. It dawned on me that I hadn’t had coffee yet. 
Tomorrow I have an appointment to repair my car. After I booked the appointment, it dawned on me that the location of the repair shop is right next to Dunder Mifflin, the famous location where The Office took place. (It’s not really in Scranton 😆.)
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Where have you been here? What have you loved abou Where have you been here? What have you loved about it?! I’m interested in hearing more about your time in the U.S.! If you want your comment corrected, please write *get corrected*.
American English is packed with French words; how American English is packed with French words; how do we pronounce them? In general, the pronunciation of a words depends on how popular / common a word is. If a French word is common in American English, naturally, there’s an expected way to pronounce it, even if it’s not how it is pronounced normally in French. 

The goal of this episode is to teach you how we pronounce the common ones and what to do when you come across uncommon loanwords. Here is a sample of some of the words in today’s episode. 
Patisserie
Croissants
Baguettes
Eclairs
Creme brulee (also spelled crème brû​lée)
Soufflé
Crepes or crepes
Facade (less commonly spelled façade in English)
Chic
Faux pas
Maitre d’ (or also spelled maître d’)
Sommelier
Connoisseur
Hors d’oeuvres 
Champagne 
Vinaigrette
Omelet (or omelette)
Faux
Cliché (less commonly spelled cliche in English)
Risqué
Chauffeur
Entrepreneur
Rendezvous
 À la mode (also spelled a la mode)
À la carte (also spelled a la carte)
C’est la vie
Déjà vu (commonly spelled deja vu)
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It's story time! Welcome to a French coffee shop a It's story time! Welcome to a French coffee shop and fancy restaurant where you'll be introduced to a number of common French loanwords in English. A loanword is a word borrowed from a foreign language.

American English is packed with French words; how do we pronounce them?  Well, I know a lot of you are saying we butcher them, that's okay (I don't disagree with you!) In general, the pronunciation of a words depends on how popular / common a word is. If a French word is common in American English, naturally, there's an expected way to pronounce it, even if it's not how it is pronounced normally in French. 

The goal of this episode is to teach you how we pronounce the common ones and what to do when you come across uncommon loanwords. Here is a sample of some of the words in today's episode. 
Patisserie
Croissants
Baguettes
Eclairs
Creme brulee (also spelled crème brû​lée)
Soufflé
Crepes or crepes
Facade (less commonly spelled façade in English)
Chic
Faux pas
Maitre d’ (or also spelled maître d')
Sommelier
Connoisseur
Hors d'oeuvres 
Champagne 
Vinaigrette
Omelet (or omelette)
Faux
Cliché (less commonly spelled cliche in English)
Risqué
Chauffeur
Entrepreneur
Rendezvous
 À la mode (also spelled a la mode)
À la carte (also spelled a la carte)
C'est la vie
Déjà vu (commonly spelled deja vu)
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