American English With Brent

Brent

If you’re looking to improve your English, this podcast is for you. An American who speaks English slowly, so you can understand.

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Jun 17, 2020 • 19min

Ep. 71 HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH WITH RIVERS - Prepositions, Latin + Greek Roots, Idioms, + Vocab

Transcript to the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/y85agwaf In this podcast, I visit the might Androscoggin River and teach a MEGAlesson. This lesson is jammed packed with material that might require more than one viewing. I explain how to use prepositions, Latin and Greek roots, common idioms, and key vocabulary words. 🔺Podcast Link: https://tinyurl.com/w6jlf3u ❤️️ Latin and Greek Roots Geo = Earth Mega = Big Mini = Small Graph = To Write Super = Above Hydro = Water 😎 Prepositions: Behind, Over, On, Under, Along, In, At, and From ☝Idioms Cry me a river Sell me down the river In hot water In deep water Like water off a duck’s back Water under the bridge ☄Vocabulary words: Saltwater Freshwater Boat launch Canoe Downstream Upstream Current Swift Uneven Lake Pond Creek Stream Swimming hole Wabanaki “A body of water” Waterfall Trestle Flood Crest Riverbank River’s edge Shore Riverbed Flowing Geology Geography Dusk = Sunset Dawn = Sunrise 🔺Link to the Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/tslpash 🔺Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanenglishwiththisguy/ 🔺Aronne's Italian Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/lets-talk-italian-with-aronne/id1498382139 🔺My favorite videos playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZJxW7kBsjp8HR-i6VKkejrfbhVFerWbg 🔺English learning field trips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZJxW7kBsjp9O8DIb-35wuOSEeP4eVt1Z 🔺Videos I've made with my wife, Jamie: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZJxW7kBsjp-AvQAfnNsc1n7QCNs3Cm2u 🔺All of the mini-lessons: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZJxW7kBsjp_x-GsGxbk7aQ2NGUfxZD1H

Jun 16, 2020 • 16min

Ep. 67 "Why Do You Hang That Over My Head?" Phrasal Verbs and Phrases Using "Hang"

A huge thanks to Daniel from Brazil who added Brazilian Portuguese Subtitles to this video! In this first mini-lesson, I explain the idiomatic expression: "Why do you keep holding (hanging) that over my head? A little more work on the preposition, over. And I explain what "blackmail" means. Link to original video: https://youtu.be/aHc2io0w7n4 Thanks Cecilia for suggesting this topic. The English subtitles are completely accurate for this video. In today's mini-lesson, I discuss the phrasal verbs hang out, hang off, and hang up. Link to the Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/tslpash Some of my favorite videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZJxW7kBsjp8HR-i6VKkejrfbhVFerWbg Link to original video: https://youtu.be/Xj0VSsRaJRE This is the third mini-lesson and the second one about phrasal verbs with hang. If you would like to see a playlist with all of the mini-lessons, follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZJxW7kBsjp_x-GsGxbk7aQ2NGUfxZD1H Some of my favorite videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZJxW7kBsjp8HR-i6VKkejrfbhVFerWbg Learning English with the TV show, The Office: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZJxW7kBsjp8u6q703213NSmrZcOpty1s Link to the Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/tslpash Link to the original video: https://youtu.be/ABs6_LdZf5s

Jun 7, 2020 • 19min

Ep. 66 Let's Learn English With THE OFFICE "Conflict Resolution"

Original Video: https://youtu.be/_GT9PnCyODg Link to the Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/tslpash "Conflict Resolution" is Season 2, Episode 21. The Office is a great way to learn how to speak English naturally. But even if you aren't a fan of the television show, this video will help improve your conversational English. I explain the following terms in simple, easy to understand English: :11 Kevin says, "We really rock." :13 Jim says, "Inevitable." :23 Jim mentions that Dwight buys deer urine over the internet. :23 Jim says, "It all evens out." :25 Phyllis mentions something about "Save the Date." :25 Phyllis says, "It's pretty stationery," I talk about the difference between stationary and stationery. :48 Pam is called a "hussy" by, of course, Angela. 2:31 Toby says he's "letting Oscar vent." 2:43 Michael says that Oscar and Angela are having a little "spat." 3:12 Michael says "That's not going to f'ly' here." 3:22 A Mediator's Toolkit is shown. 4:57 Oscar talks about "frigid stage mothers." 6:10 Creed shows his "profile" for his I.D. badge, but it looks like a mug shot. 6:30 Angela says, "It's not my taste." 7:17 Toby talks about a "standing appointment." 7:38 Kevin complains that Stanley uses his "Miracle Whip." 7:40 Meredith complains that people are too loud and the lights are too bright 9:41 Michael says, "Come on down." 10:53 Pam says, "Thanks for ratting me out." 12:15 Assigned Parking is mentioned 13:12 Dwight talks about how "smiling is a sign of submission in primates." 14:00 Dwight mentions the Jim has committed some 'malfeasances." 14:24 Dwight tells Micheal that he's "not bluffing." 15:12 Micheal says Dwight and Jim should face off in a "cage match." 19:09 "Venting" is said again by Jim.

Jun 2, 2020 • 1h 52min

Ep. 65 Live English Class May 31st, 2020 #AskMeEnglish #OnlineEnglishTeacher

Almost two hours of people, who are learning English, asking an English teacher with nearly 20 years of experience. Link to the original video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7nsugBkqBkM Link to the Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/tslpash Podcast Link: https://tinyurl.com/w6jlf3u

Jun 1, 2020 • 4min

Ep. 64 Five Weather Terms In English You Didn't Know

Speaking about the weather in English is a common topic of conversation, and this video will help you take it to the next level. Some of the terms I explain are: muggy, humid, hazy, frigid, foggy, "thick as pea soup," and an easy one, foggy. I also talk about the terms "hone in" and nuance. I briefly discuss the past conditional tense, and give you two sentences that would be great for shadowing. Link to the Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/tslpash Podcast Link: https://tinyurl.com/w6jlf3u Link to other playlists that might be helpful: English Field Trips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZJxW7kBsjp9O8DIb-35wuOSEeP4eVt1Z Videos in which my wife, Jamie, has appeared in: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZJxW7kBsjp-AvQAfnNsc1n7QCNs3Cm2u

May 22, 2020 • 10min

Ep. 63 How to Master 3 English Prepositions for "Place," At, On, In

English prepositions are one of the hardest components of the English language, and "at, on, and in" are some of the toughest. But it's not all bad news. They are easy to learn. It just takes lots and lots of time listening to native speakers. I have over 55 videos of me talking, answering viewers questions live that might help you with those tricky prepositions. Here is a link to the playlist for my live streams: https://tinyurl.com/yb9tb7vu If you are looking for help with phrasal verbs, I suggest this video: https://tinyurl.com/y85hdbuc

May 19, 2020 • 13min

Ep. 62 How to Use Phrasal Verbs With "Work" Like a Native Speaker

Phrasal verbs with work. Everyone learning English knows these can be super difficult. Luckily, this video will help with with the following phrasal verbs, work through, work up, work out, and work on. Our buddy, Joey, is back, messing up. I use him in a couple examples for these phrasal verbs with work. I have made a playlist to help you with phrasal verbs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZJxW7kBsjp_mYKHiNrSKzuruD6gY2E6N Another new playlist is one I call "Jamie Videos." This playlist features all of the videos my wife, Jamie, as appeared in. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZJxW7kBsjp-AvQAfnNsc1n7QCNs3Cm2u Link to the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy/

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