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  1. 13 HR AGO

    208 - How to Improve the Four Skills in English: Listening, Reading, Speaking & Writing

    In this episode, we go back to the fundamentals of language learning:listening, reading, speaking, and writing. But here’s the key idea: You’ll learn faster when these skills overlap. Instead of practicing each skill separately, you’ll discover how to combine them so new vocabulary moves from something you recognize… to something you can actually use. Personalized 1-on-1 language lessons with native teachers on italki!  Buy $10 get $5 for free for your first lesson with code AMERICANPOD  👉 Book a lesson: https://go.italki.com/americanpod2603  📱 Get the app: https://go.italki.com/americanpod2603app What the episode covers: - Why comprehensible input (at your level) is essential - How many times you really need to see a word to remember it - Why simply listening or reading is not enough - The science behind retrieval practice (and why it works) - How to improve your speaking—even if you don’t live abroad - Why extensive reading builds vocabulary naturally - How writing helps you notice and fix your mistakes ⭐ ⁠⁠Want to take your learning further? Inside the Academy, you’ll find the full transcript and bonus learning materials designed to help you understand and use the English from this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/learning-spanish--6765161/support.

    30 min

  2. 11 MAR

    ⭐ Feature: 5-Minute English: Cleaning

    In this 5-Minute English episode, you'll learn useful vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and collocations related to cleaning your home. Through a short story, we follow someone tackling a messy apartment—from dirty dishes and clutter to sparkling floors. Along the way, you'll hear natural English used to describe common chores and household tasks. ⭐ Visit the website for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode. ⚠️ This episode is a more advanced listening exercise, so don't worry if you don't understand every word the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/learning-spanish--6765161/support.

    19 min

  3. 4 MAR

    207.2 - The Great Molasses Flood of 1919

    In this episode, we explore the Great Molasses Flood of 1919, one of the strangest and most tragic disasters in U.S. history. On a cold January afternoon in Boston’s North End, a massive steel tank holding 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst, sending a deadly wave of syrup through the streets. You’ll learn what molasses was being used for, why shipments kept arriving after World War I, and how Prohibition played a surprising role in the story. We’ll walk step by step through what caused the tank to fail, and how this disaster helped shape modern building inspections and safety codes. Along the way, I explain key vocabulary like seep, debris, dense, rivets, bootleg, and up to code — so you’ll build your English while learning about U.S. history and culture. ⭐ Get the full transcript, vocabulary list, quiz, and bonus lesson on the third conditional inside the Academy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/learning-spanish--6765161/support.

    25 min

  4. 25 FEB

    207 - Expression: In a Sticky Situation

    In this engaging (and slightly sticky) episode, we explore the common American English idiom “to be in a sticky situation.” After a real-life kitchen disaster involving spilled honey, we break down what the expression means, where it comes from (it dates back over 200 years!), and how Americans actually use it in everyday conversation. You’ll hear relatable examples—from accidentally hitting “Reply All” at work to public mix-ups at the Academy Awardsand even the New Coke decision by Coca-Cola. We’ll also compare similar expressions and practice pronunciation so you can say it naturally and confidently. And don’t miss Part Two, where we cover the unforgettable Great Molasses Flood. ⭐ Get the full transcript, vocabulary list, quizzes, and more by signing up for Premium Content— available inside ⁠the Academy⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/learning-spanish--6765161/support.

    18 min

  5. 18 FEB

    ⭐ Feature: Hangry, Bromance & Spam: Everyday Portmanteaus with Liz!

    In this playful and spontaneous episode, Liz and I play a fast-paced guessing game using common English portmanteaus—words created by blending two others together. From hangry and bromance to Spam and chillax, we break down their meanings, origins, and how Americans actually use them in conversation. Along the way, you’ll hear natural dialogue, cultural references, and plenty of examples to help these words stick. If you want to sound more natural in everyday American English, this one’s for you. ⭐ Get the full list, as well as the full episode by signing up to Premium Content. Now available as part of the Academy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/learning-spanish--6765161/support.

    24 min

  6. 11 FEB

    206 - Let's Talk about Hair! (with Julia)

    In this cozy winter episode, Shana is snowed in with her daughters on the East Coast after a big snowstorm. While it looks like a magical winter wonderland outside, things feel a little chaotic inside the house. Then Julia, who's seven, decides she wants to be a guest on the podcast. Julia chooses a fun and unexpected topic: hair and hairstyles. Together, they talk about different types of hair, popular hairstyles, and even facial hair vocabulary — all in a relaxed, natural conversation. ⭐ Sign up to the Academy to Learn English with Pictures Useful Vocabulary To be snowed in – when so much snow falls that you can’t leave your homeStraight hair – hair with no curl or waveCurly hair – hair that forms curlsWavy hair – hair that forms loose wavesSilky smooth – very soft and smoothBangs – short hair cut to fall over the foreheadFringe – the British English word for bangsPonytail – hair tied back in one sectionPigtails – two ponytails, one on each sideBraid – three sections of hair crossed over each otherFrench braid – a braid that begins at the top of the head and continues downwardBun – hair twisted and tied into a round shapeMohawk – short on the sides, long in the middleMullet – short in the front, long in the backAfro – a full, rounded hairstyle worn with natural curly or coily hairHair down – wearing your hair looseLice – tiny insects that live in hair and cause itchingHair tie / elastic band – used to hold hair backSalon – a place where people get their hair cut or styledHighlights – lighter streaks added to hairLowlights – darker streaks added to hairDye – to change the color of your hairPeach fuzz – very soft, light facial hairMustache – hair above the upper lipBeard – hair on the chin and jawGoatee – hair on the chin onlyCowlick – a section of hair that grows in a different direction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/learning-spanish--6765161/support.

    20 min

  7. 4 FEB

    205 - Preposition Party with Lucas 🎉 Love, Caring, Passions & Worries

    In this episode, Shana is joined by her husband Lucas for another fun Preposition Party. Together, they play a guessing game with common English prepositions while sharing personal stories about food, fears, parenting, moving, and unexpected passions. You’ll hear natural, real-life examples of expressions like look forward to, get used to, care about, to fall in love with and more. It’s a relaxed, conversational episode designed to help you build confidence and sound more natural in American English. Sign up to the Academy to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/learning-spanish--6765161/support.

    30 min

  8. 28 JAN

    204.2 - Irregular Verbs with Helen Keller

    What if you woke up one day and couldn’t see or hear the world around you? In this episode of the American English Podcast, you’ll discover the incredible true story of Helen Keller — one of the most inspiring figures of the 20th century — and the teacher who changed her life, Anne Sullivan. As you follow Helen’s journey from silence to self-expression, you’ll learn 10 essential irregular verbs in the simple past tense, hear them used naturally in a powerful story, and reinforce them with clear examples. Along the way, we’ll explore how Helen learned to communicate, speak, read, and eventually address audiences around the world. 🎧 Listen closely — and see how many irregular verbs you can catch! ⭐ Sign up to the Academy to Learn More with AEP Cheat sheet: hear - heard - heard sit - sat - sat bend - bent - bent send - sent - sent have - had - had read - read - read write - wrote - written go - went - gone speak - spoke - spoken say - said - said Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/learning-spanish--6765161/support.

    25 min
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