Gab in English: An English-Learning Podcast

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Welcome to the Gab in English Podcast - a podcast for English learners who want real, everyday English. These short episodes will boost your fluency and sharpen your listening! I’m your host Gabbie - an American teacher with over 8 years of experience working with adults become independent and confident English speakers. For access to episode transcriptions, please visit: https://ko-fi.com/yesandenglish

Episodes

  1. 11/19/2022

    Ep.#10: A little history on why Americans like 'stuff'

    In the last episode, we talked about consumerism and materialism in the USA. In this episode, I'll give a little history on why this obsession with "stuff" exists."

    8 min

  2. 11/01/2022

    Ep.#9: How much money do US Citizens spend?

    In this episode, we talk about spending habits of US citizens and if the “consumerist” stereotype is accurate. Be sure to grab the transcripts and episode study guide (which includes a listening comprehension quiz, a list of key vocabulary/expressions with added examples, and a vocab in context quiz!) by joining my Kofi community here: http://ko-fi.com/yesandenglish/tiers

    11 min

  3. 10/15/2022

    Ep.#8: This is Halloween, Halloween, Halloween!

    In this episode, we discuss the origins of Halloween, and why it’s such a popular holiday here in the USA. Be sure to grab the transcripts and episode study guide (which includes a listening comprehension quiz, a list of key vocabulary/expressions with added examples, and a vocab in context quiz!) by joining my Kofi community here: http://ko-fi.com/yesandenglish/tiers

    11 min

  4. 10/01/2022

    Ep.#7: America's Biggest Fear

    In honor of the month of Halloween, this episode is all about fears! In it, I will tell you what the average America's biggest fear is - do you think you can guess what it is? ;) Be sure to grab the transcripts and episode study guide (which includes a listening comprehension quiz, a list of key vocabulary/expressions with added examples, and a vocab in context quiz!) by joining my Kofi community here: http://ko-fi.com/yesandenglish/tiers Link to research: https://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/research-centers/babbie-center/_files/Babbie%20center%20fear2021/blogpost-americas-top-fears-2020_-21-final.pdf

    11 min

  5. 09/15/2022

    Ep.#6: No more phone calls!

    In this episode, we discuss why young Americans dislike making and taking phone calls. If you're interested in accessing the transcripts to this episode and others, as well as a study guide that includes a listening comprehension quiz, extra key vocabulary examples and other language exercises, check out my community: http://ko-fi.com/yesandenglish/tiers

    9 min

  6. 09/01/2022

    Ep.#5: Back to School

    In this episode, I discuss what it was like to go back to school when I was in middle school and high school. Learn a little about the American education system :)

    9 min

  7. 08/15/2022

    Ep.#4: Revenge Travel

    How you heard the expression "revenge travel" used in the news recently? In this episode, we discuss what it is, as well as some reasons as to why it may be happening.

    7 min

  8. 08/01/2022

    Ep.#3: It's like a heat wave!

    In this episode, we discuss heatwaves. What are they? How do they impact us? For transcript, please visit:  https://ko-fi.com/yesandenglish

    7 min

  9. 07/14/2022

    Ep.#2 Ice Ice Baby

    Do Americans love ice? You bet we do. Let's discuss the reasons behind our ice-obsession.

    7 min
  10. #1: The 4th of July

    06/29/2022

    #1: The 4th of July

    In this episode, I talk a little bit about the 4th of July, including some American traditions and surprising statistics!

    8 min
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Welcome to the Gab in English Podcast - a podcast for English learners who want real, everyday English. These short episodes will boost your fluency and sharpen your listening! I’m your host Gabbie - an American teacher with over 8 years of experience working with adults become independent and confident English speakers. For access to episode transcriptions, please visit: https://ko-fi.com/yesandenglish

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