American English Podcast
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American English Podcast
The American English Podcast teaches the language and culture of the United States. Through common expressions, pronunciation tips and interesting cultural snippets or stories, I hope to keep this fun, useful and interesting! All bonus material can be accessed at http://americanenglishpodcast.com/
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200 - Review of Season 4
Can you believe it? We’ve made it to Episode 200! 🥳
In this milestone episode, I look back on everything we’ve done together in Season 4...
⭐ 5-Minute English: Fall in the United States
In this Five Minute English feature, we dive into one of America’s most beloved seasons: fall (also known as autumn). From pumpkin spice and cozy swea...
199 - 5 MORE Prepositions Advanced Speakers Get Wrong (with Lucas!)
Ever get confused between “apply to” and “apply for”? Or wonder whether to say “argue about” or “argue over”? In today’s episode, we break down these...
198.2 - Irregular Verbs: The Survival Story of Hugh Glass
What happens when you’re attacked by a grizzly bear, left for dead, and forced to crawl nearly 200 miles to survive? That’s the true story, or perhaps...
198 - Expression: Against All Odds
Have you ever succeeded when no one thought you could? That’s what it means to do something against all odds. In today’s episode, Shana begins with a...
197 - 5 Prepositions Advanced Speakers Still Get Wrong (with Lucas!)
Think you’ve mastered English prepositions? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with my husband Lucas (an advanced English speaker) to tackle 5 p...
⭐ Feature: The Incredible Flight of "Lawn Chair" Larry
In today's episode, you’ll hear the incredible story of a man named Larry Walters, or "Lawn Chair" Larry, who bought over 40 weather balloons, attache...
196.2 - Invasion of Burmese Pythons in South Florida
In this wild episode, we dive deep into the Burmese python invasion in Florida’s Everglades, which is one of the most unexpected and dramatic ecologic...
196 - Expression: To Have a Hissy Fit
Ever heard someone say, “Don’t have a hissy fit”? In this episode, we break down this funny, very Southern expression that describes a dramatic overre...
195 - The Goose & The Golden Egg (+10 Advanced Adjectives)
Yesterday at the library with my girls, a lightbulb went off in my head 💡—fables aren’t just great for kids... they’re perfect for English learners t...
194 - Discover Iowa with Bethany
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⭐ Feature: 5-Minute English: A Day at the Beach
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193 - Sharks, Swamps, and Sweet Tea: Our Wild Trip to South Carolina
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192.2 - American Bison (or Buffalo!)
You may be wondering: What’s the difference between a buffalo and a bison? That was the first question I had when researching this topic. And the answ...
192 - Expression: To Stand One's Ground
In this episode, learn the meaning, origin, and everyday use of the expression “to stand one’s ground.”
As usual, the lesson will begin...
191 - Irregular Verb Story: The (Funny) Invention of the Microwave
It helps you make your oatmeal in 90 seconds and reheat your pizza in 30. Some of you love it; others are skeptical, with concerns it might cause brai...
⭐ Feature: The Coast is Clear and The Great Escape from Alcatraz
In this episode, you'll learn how to use the common English expression “the coast is clear,” which means it’s safe to proceed because no one is watchi...
190.2 - The Great Smoky Mountains and Appalachian Culture
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular national park in the entire United States. Every year close to 14 million people go to ch...
190 - Expression: Where There's Smoke, There's Fire
Hi everyone! Welcome back. I'm excited for another expression episode. Today we're going to be talking about a common one: "Where there's smoke, there...
189.2 - To Tip or Not to Tip? Cultural Curiosities with Liz
Welcome back to the second part of our chat about cultural curiosities! This episode is jam-packed with our thoughts on tipping, splitting the bill on...
189 - Do You Double Dip? Cultural Curiosities with Liz
If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, you know Liz. She's one of my college buddies who's been on about 6 or 7 episodes. Every time sh...
188 - 5-Minute English: Going to the Dentist (+ Orthodontist)
Have you ever gone to the dentist and thought, “Can I really explain what’s happening here in English?” Well, if you’ve struggled in the past with des...
⭐ Feature: The Kentucky Derby
Big hats, and the most exciting two minutes in sports—yep, we're headed to Kentucky! 🏇
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Ken...
187 - 5 Essential Speaking Tips for English Learners
Ever freeze mid-sentence? Forget a word you just learned? Or feel like your voice disappears the moment someone asks you a question in English?
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186.2 - The Violinist in the Metro: Art, Context, and the Power of Place
What happens when one of the world’s greatest violinists plays a million-dollar instrument… in a subway station? Will anyone stop to listen?
186 - Expression: To Play It By Ear
In today’s episode, you’ll learn the common English expression “to play it by ear,” which means to improvise or make decisions without having a fixed...
⭐ Feature: To Pull Someone's Leg / The Greatest April Fool's Day Jokes of All Time
Have you ever believed something so ridiculous, so outrageous, that later you just had to laugh because—yep—you got fooled? Maybe someone told you tha...
185 - 5-Minute English: Cats and Dogs
Welcome to today’s 5-Minute English Lesson! Today, we’re talking about the most common pets in the United States—cats and dogs!
Did you k...
184.2 - Wine Regions in the United States: A Virtual Tour with Key Vocabulary 🍇
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184 - Expression: Three Sheets To The Wind
The idiom "to be three sheets to the wind" means to be very drunk. If you don't like hearing content related to alcohol, or you're underage, skip this...
⭐ Feature: The Story of Dr. Seuss ("The Father of Children's Literature")
On March 2, we celebrate Read Across America Day, a time when schools across the U.S. encourage kids to dive into the magical world of books. But why...
183 - Chats with Shana: What Makes You Happy? I'll go first.
Hello! As you may know, Chats with Shana episodes are casual and are intended for you to hear natural language. Today, we’ll be chatting about what ma...
182 - Discover Nebraska with Tanya Jordening
Hello! Today, we have ESL teacher and language coach Tanja Jordening as our guest. She runs English Coach 3Ts and is from Nebraska. In this episode, s...
181 - 5-Minute English: Yard Work (+ Gardening Tools)
In this lesson, we explore essential English vocabulary related to gardening and yard work, covering tools, tasks, and outdoor spaces. The lesson star...
⭐ Feature: To Pull Some Strings / The Great Iditarod
In this episode, we introduce the phrase "to pull some strings", explaining its meaning, origins, and real-life usage. The phrase refers to using one'...
180.2 - Swimming from Cuba to Florida: Irregular Verb Story with Diana Nyad
Have you ever heard of someone swimming 110 miles without a shark cage? That’s exactly what endurance swimmer Diana Nyad accomplished when she crossed...
180 - Expression: To Keep One's Head Above Water
Today, we’ll be diving into the expression "to keep one’s head above water." If you've ever felt like you're just barely managing to survive a tough s...
179 - What's a Hyperbole? Examples and a Fun Conversation with Mara
In this episode, we explore hyperboles, dramatic and exaggerated figures of speech commonly used in American English. Shana and her mom, Mara, share e...
⭐ Feature: New Year's Resolution Statistics (Episode 157.2)
As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our goals and aspirations—and for many, that means making (and hopefully keeping!) New Year’...
178.2 - The Vanderbilts and the Biltmore Estate
In this episode, we explore the fascinating legacy of the Vanderbilt family and their iconic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. Discover ho...