American English Podcast

159 - 5-Minute English: Home Renovation

Feb 8, 2024

Learn vocabulary for home renovations and repairs, explore the world of home renovation and flipping houses in the US, hear about personal experiences with DIY renovations, and discover resources for home improvement with Joanna and Chip Gaines.

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Home renovation TV shows popularize the trend of buying fixer-uppers and renovating them for profit.

The hosts of the podcast highlight the importance of hiring professionals for certain tasks and recognizing one's limitations in home improvement projects.

Deep dives

The popularity of home renovation shows and the concept of fixer-uppers

In the United States, there is a proliferation of TV shows, especially on HGTV, dedicated to home renovations. These shows often feature hosts buying fixer-uppers, homes in need of renovation that are purchased at a low price. The hosts then proceed to flip the homes, renovating them with the help of contractors, interior designers, and other professionals, and selling them for a profit. This trend has been popularized by famous figures like Chip and Joanna Gaines, who have their show called Fixer Upper.

Introduction

3min

Home Renovation and Flipping Houses in the United States

4min

Home Renovation Experiences and Hiring Professionals

6min

DIY Home Renovation and Hiring Professionals

10min

Home Renovation and Improvement with Joanna and Chip Gaines

2min

Last month, my family and I moved into a new home. In English, it's what we'd call a fixer upper; it's a home that needs updates, it needs renovation, it needs to be remodeled in various ways. We are in the process of fixing our house up, and today you'll hear a true story about the process.

In this 5-minute English episode, you'll learn how to talk about home renovations and repairs in English. This is a topic-specific lesson, so it's jam-packed with vocabulary you will need if this topic arises in conversation.

If you sign up to premium content, or just the 5-minute English courses, you will receive an image sheet with pictures of all of the key vocabulary discussed, you'll see a video with those images and shadowing exercises to work on your pronunciation, as well as many exercises and quizzes to help you retain the words you hear. You also have an annotated transcript! Believe me, as a language learner myself, this is incredibly helpful for understanding a text.

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Season 4 (Premium Content for Episodes 151-200)
5-Minute English Bundle (5-Minute English Course 1 + 2)

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Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines (this book is fantastic if you want to give someone a gift!)

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American English Podcast

159 - 5-Minute English: Home Renovation

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The popularity of home renovation shows and the concept of fixer-uppers

Navigating the complexities of home improvement tasks

Remodeling the kitchen and the joys of transforming a fixer-upper

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