

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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Mar 13, 2020 • 29min
Ep. 42 Phrasal Verbs With "Blow"
In today's episode, I discuss all of the phrasal verbs that contain the word, "blow."
1. Blow away.
2. Blow off.
3. Blow down
4.

Mar 11, 2020 • 33min
Ep. 41 The 50 US States Pronunciation and Facts Parts 1 and 2
In this episode, I discuss the first 20 states of the United States beginning with Delaware and ending with Mississippi.
DelawareDecember 7, 1787*
PennsylvaniaDecember 12, 1787*
New JerseyDecember 18, 1787*
GeorgiaJanuary 2, 1788*
ConnecticutJanuary 9, 1788*
MassachusettsFebruary 6, 1788*
MarylandApril 28, 1788*
South CarolinaMay 23, 1788*
New HampshireJune 21, 1788*
VirginiaJune 25, 1788*
New YorkJuly 26, 1788*
North CarolinaNovember 21, 1789*
Rhode IslandMay 29, 1790*
VermontMarch 4, 1791
KentuckyJune 1, 1792
TennesseeJune 1, 1796
OhioMarch 1, 1803
LouisianaApril 30, 1812
IndianaDecember 11, 1816
MississippiDecember 10, 1817

Mar 1, 2020 • 41min
Ep. 41 English Starter Packs- Other Ways to say “Hello,” “Goodbye,” and “Thank You.”
In this episode, I offer other ways to say “goodbye, hello, and thank you” Also the seven days of the week, the eight planets of the solar system, colors, alphabet, and numbers 1-100.

Feb 26, 2020 • 46min
Ep. 40 How to Learn English With Song Lyrics- "No Time to Die" by Billie Eilish and English Expressions With "Day"
In this episode, I "break down" the lyrics of Billie Eilish's new song, "No Time to Die." Some of the topics covered are:
hyperbole
alliteration
bare vs. bear
Idioms: "I got your back," I'm in your corner," "you fell for it."
Explaining what "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me" means.
Song lyrics in French: https://genius.com/Genius-traductions-francaises-billie-eilish-no-time-to-die-traduction-francaise-lyrics
Song lyrics in Portuguese: https://genius.com/Genius-brasil-traducoes-billie-eilish-no-time-to-die-traducao-em-portugues-lyrics
Song lyrics in German: https://genius.com/Genius-deutsche-ubersetzungen-billie-eilish-no-time-to-die-deutsche-ubersetzung-lyrics
Song lyrics in Turkish: https://genius.com/Genius-turkce-ceviri-billie-eilish-no-time-to-die-turkce-ceviri-lyrics
Song lyrics in Spanish: https://genius.com/Genius-traducciones-al-espanol-billie-eilish-no-time-to-die-traduccion-al-espanol-lyrics
Also,
Today, I talk about expressions with "day." Some expressions covered are:
Day drinking
Day date
You made my day
Dog days of summer
Let's call it a day
Day laborer
Day job
I also go day drinking with my wife on a date date to a brewery and restaurant that sells poutine and watch a poutine eating contest.

Feb 20, 2020 • 54min
Ep. 39 How to Learn English With Song Lyrics- "Yummy" by Justin Bieber and 9 Cat Idioms
YouTube link to original episode for Justin Bieber's "Yummy" : https://youtu.be/d-x8RanwyQQ
YouTube link to original episode for 9 Cat Idioms: https://youtu.be/3m4EdgOGWCc
In this episode, I "break down" the lyrics of Justin Bieber's song, "Yummy" into clear, understandable English and explain how to use nine common American cat idioms.
As always, thank you so much for the support. You guys are the best. Thank you for listening.

Feb 16, 2020 • 39min
Ep. 38 Presidents’ Day in the United States
In this episode, I discuss how Americans celebrate Presidents' Day and also briefly discuss the lives of two of our greatest presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Link to the YouTube channel to enter the contest: https://youtu.be/RL8FukyDv58
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy/

Feb 15, 2020 • 46min
Ep. 37 How Americans Pick A President
It is so cold this morning. I talk a little about my morning, which involves bacon, and introduce the audio from my YouTube video, "How Americans Pick a President."
To watch the video on YouTube, please follow this link: https://youtu.be/bN3-_rkxlz4
How Americans Pick A President

Feb 9, 2020 • 19min
Ep 36 Attending Gender Reveal Party and American Euphemisms (From YouTube)
If you haven't seen the video on YouTube or you just want to audio file, this is from the YouTube video from the same name. All about euphemisms, ways to things more nicely when it's a difficult topic. Including a short introduction.
LOSING A JOB (fired, let go, got the boot, downsizing, laid off. )
DEATH (passed away, in a better place, kicked the bucket, and animals who are "put to sleep.")
JAIL (had to go away for awhile, in the slammer, correctional facility)
YouTube Link https://youtu.be/DTRge2PjmTM

Feb 8, 2020 • 22min
Ep. 35 My Weekend Plans and Trip to New York City
In this episode, I talk about my weekend plans, which involve my son's hockey game and celebrating my daughter's fourteenth birthday. We also briefly talk about the ice storm we had yesterday and how we lost the internet for a few hours. I finish with talking about the trip I took to New York City last year and my wife and daughter's upcoming trip to "The City."
My thoughts are with all in China fighting the Coronavirus or fighting to keep themselves and family safe from it.

Feb 6, 2020 • 42min
Ep. 34 Virginia and West Virginia
In this episode, I continue highlighting the US states and their distinguishing features.
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