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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/

  1. 29 AUG

    English Story: Irregular Verbs with Amelia Earhart

    This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self. Welcome to today’s episode of the American English Podcast, where we dive into the life of one of aviation's most iconic figures—Amelia Earhart. You may know her for her groundbreaking flights, but beyond her celebrated achievements, her mysterious disappearance remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the 20th century. Join us as we explore her incredible journey. In it, you will learn 10 Irregular Verbs in English.  Had you ever heard of Amelia Earhart before this episode? Who is an inspiring female from your country? Let me know on Instagram @americanenglishpodcast. Verbs Heard in Lesson To dream - dreamt / dreamed To do - did To throw - threw To teach - taught To fly - flew To mistake - mistook To quit - quit To fight - fought To feel - felt To fall - fell Premium Content:  Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) = Each episode includes a quiz, the PDF transcript (the text of the audio) with definitions of challenging words and the mp3 file. All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3 (Episodes 001 - 150) - and get Season 4 at a discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min

  2. 22 AUG

    Expression: When Pigs Fly!

    Today, we’re diving into a phrase that’s all about the impossible, the absurd, and the downright ridiculous. Ever seen a pig soar through the sky? Of course not! And that’s why we say, "When pigs fly!" 🐷✈️ In today’s lesson, you’ll hear a joke, practice your pronunciation and we’ll explore where this quirky expression comes from. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to use it in multiple everyday contexts.  Pigs might not have wings, but Amelia Earhart sure did. She was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, and the first female to attempt a flight around the globe. Amelia was a pioneer in aviation and her story is fiercely inspiring! Be sure to stay tuned until part 2 to hear it! It’ll be posted shortly.  ❤️ Premium Content:  Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) = Each episode includes a quiz, the PDF transcript (the text of the audio) with definitions of challenging words and the mp3 file. All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3 (Episodes 001 - 150) - and get Season 4 at a discount. My Favorite English Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min

  3. 14 AUG

    Chat with Charlie: British Culture in Harry Potter

    By now, you probably know how much I love connecting language and culture. To me, they go hand in hand! And that's why in today's episode, I've invited Charlie Baxter from The British English Podcast on the show to talk about Harry Potter. Together, we'll dive into the magical world of Harry Potter, but not simply the fictional side of it. Harry Potter, in many ways, was inspired by real places in the United Kingdom and aspects of British culture, from the school system to social structure and class. If I'm honest with you, even if you're not a Harry Potter fan, this episode might be eye opening. We not only compare British English with American English, we compare life! Premium Content:  Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) = Each episode includes a quiz, the PDF transcript (the text of the audio) with definitions of challenging words and the mp3 file. All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3 (Episodes 001 - 150) My Favorite English Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    59 min

  4. 1 AUG

    The Magical World of Harry Houdini

    This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self. The theater is packed. Anticipation electrifying the air. It's the early 1900s, and you're about to witness the legendary Harry Houdini, whose name has become synonymous with death-defying escape acts. Can he truly break free from the police? Is it really possible for him to escape from water-filled tanks while upside down and locked up? Let's find out! In today's lesson, we'll be talking about Harry Houdini, who is one of the most iconic magicians and escape artists of all time. Houdini's story is one of perseverance, showmanship, and the pursuit of the extraordinary. Today, we can relive his life, especially those moments he spent on stage doing the work he loved best. This is an English lesson, so as I go along, I'll explain words and phrases that may be challenging. My goal is to help you understand the story without knowing all of the vocabulary! If you want the script, the quiz and other bonus material for this podcast, be sure to sign up to Premium Content. Premium Content:  Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) = Each episode includes a quiz, the PDF transcript (the text of the audio) with definitions of challenging words and the mp3 file. All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3 (Episodes 001 - 150) My Favorite English Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    41 min

  5. 23 JUL

    Expression: To Vanish Into Thin Air

    Hi everyone. Welcome back! I am curious, have you ever heard a story about a magician making a rabbit disappear? Have you ever seen it? Maybe you've read a novel, perhaps a mystery, where a character disappears and nobody knows what happened to them. These scenarios perfectly illustrate our expression of the day, which is to vanish into thin air. To vanish into thin air conjures images of something or someone disappearing suddenly and completely, almost like magic. But where did this phrase come from, and why do we use it to describe such mysterious disappearances? Join me today as we explore the origins, usage, and intriguing examples of how to use this idiom in real life contexts. Anyway, be sure to stay tuned for next week's episode, which is about the world-famous magician Harry Houdini. I've been wanting to tell his story and talk about his magic for a long time now. I promise you, it'll be an exciting episode full of descriptions and explanations of challenging words. And of course, it'll have you on the edge of your seat. Be sure to stay tuned for part two, it'll be posted shortly. Premium Content:  Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) = Each episode includes a quiz, the PDF transcript (the text of the audio) with definitions of challenging words and the mp3 file. All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3 (Episodes 001 - 150) My Favorite English Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min

  6. 8 JUL

    English Story: Irregular Verbs with The Statue of Liberty

    Imagine you are on a ferry slowly approaching Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The sky is a brilliant blue with just a few clouds drifting overhead. There's a cool breeze; it's hitting your face, and the smell of salt from the ocean water is around you. To your right is the New York City skyline. Lower Manhattan is magical with all of its high rises, but nothing compares to the Statue of Liberty ahead of you. She's massive! In fact, if she were a building, she'd be about 20 stories high. Being in front of her, Lady Liberty is surreal because she's so well-known and such a powerful symbol of hope, freedom, and democracy. She's also a symbol of the United States, but what's her story? In today's lesson, you're going to hear a short story about the Statue of Liberty. In it, you'll hear ten irregular past tense verbs. Here they are: 1. to be 2. to take 3. to break 4. to bring 5. to build 6. to stand 7. to make 8. to flee 9. to see 10. to lead Make sure to subscribe for more English lessons!: https://podcast.americanenglishpodcast.com // Audio Lessons ABOUT ______ ○ English Idioms: 🎧 • https://bit.ly/3L5J9IS ○ 5-Minute English: 🎧 • https://bit.ly/3KYoAOf ○ Conversations: 🎧 • https://bit.ly/3LiHkcK ○ 10 Words a Day:🎧 • https://bit.ly/3H4h7fs ○ Culture and History: 🎧 • https://bit.ly/3UUCNAv // TOP-RATED ENGLISH RESOURCES ○ Season 4 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3rF36k4 ○ Premium Content (Seasons 1, 2 and 3) ➡️ https://bit.ly/44822TQ ○ 5-Minute English Course (Master Vocabulary!) ➡️ https://bit.ly/41SLP2Y ○ Phrasal Verbs Course ➡️ https://bit.ly/46nVZve ○ Intermediate Course ➡️ https://bit.ly/40uyInJ ○ Grammar Books ➡️ https://amzn.to/3N8nySu //LEARN ENGLISH WITH US ○ Website & Blog: https://americanenglishpodcast.com ○ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanenglishpodcast/ ○ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanenglishpodcast/ ○ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUZxgiuYQItSCoONrJHJ-tw ○ Podcast: https://americanenglishpodcast.com/category/all-episodes/ //101 AMERICAN ENGLISH SLANG WORDS: FREE E-BOOK ○ Download Free E-Book: https://courses.americanenglishpodcast.com/p/101-american-english-slang-words **FTC Disclosure: This video is not sponsored. All opinions are honest and our own. Above are affiliate links which means we receive a percentage of the revenue made from purchasing products via those links. These links provide us with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items we use. Be sure to subscribe for more english lessons, english material reviews, slang lessons, american culture and history lessons, teaching tips and tricks and adventures! For business inquiries, please email shana@americanenglishpodcast.com #irregularverbs #englishlearningpodcast #americanculture #statueofliberty #aprenderinglés Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  7. 2 JUL

    Expression: To Spread One's Wings

    Welcome back to this week's episode! It'll begin with a joke. Then, we move into the expression of the day, "to spread one's wings," breaking down its meaning and providing vivid examples to help you understand how to use it in everyday life. Finally, we'll practice pronouncing this phrase and its various conjugations, ensuring you're ready to use it confidently. Stay tuned for the upcoming cultural episode (part 2) about the Statue of Liberty—it's also packed with American English insights and language tips! Premium Content:  Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) = Each episode includes a quiz, the PDF transcript (the text of the audio) with definitions of challenging words and the mp3 file. All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3 (Episodes 001 - 150) My Favorite English Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min

  8. 20 JUN

    5-Minute English: Bad Driving

    The whole world has bad drivers. No country or city in the world is immune. What’s funny is that most of us don’t consider ourselves bad drivers! We tend to judge others. In this 5-Minute English lesson, I’m going to tell a fictional story about the worst driver in the world. You’ll hear: Vocabulary related to bad driving  Actions that people take against bad driving How bad drivers are punished This lesson will be intense in terms of vocabulary, it’s a more advanced listening exercise.  If you regularly learn with this podcast, I highly recommend signing up to Premium Content, so you can get the full lesson that goes along with this audio. You’ll have the chance to master this vocabulary with my help, work on your pronunciation and more. Premium Content All Premium Content 5-Minute English Courses (also included in All Premium Content) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min
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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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  • Creator
    Sonoro | Shana Thompson
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    195
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    © 2024 American English Podcast
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