

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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Jan 13, 2020 • 22min
Ep. 23 Listener Questions, TikTok, Idioms, and Prepositions
In this episode I take questions from listeners and discuss everything from idioms to prepositions to TickTock dances.
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Jan 11, 2020 • 23min
Ep. 22 Twenty-Nine Truly American Foods Part 1
In this episode, I talk about iconic American foods. I speak a little more quickly in this one because a few people have asked that I do so. Part II will be at about the same pace as previous episodes. Enjoy.
Link to the article: https://www.businessinsider.com/most-american-foods-of-all-time-2014-7
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Jan 9, 2020 • 45min
Ep. 21 Top 10 Fast Food Chains in the World
In this episode, I read from an article that talks about the world’s largest fast food chains in the world. Just in time for everyone, New Year’s Resolution. There is a link to the article if you'd like to follow along as I read.
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Jan 8, 2020 • 58min
Ep. 20 My Hope for Iran-USA Relations and the Best of American Slang and Idioms
In this episode, the 20th, I talk a little about what I hope happens between the US and Iran in the near future, discuss a few new idioms like "not my cup of tea," and "I'm in a pickle," plus include all of the other 16 idioms and 10 examples of American slang that have appeared in previous episodes of the podcast.
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Jan 7, 2020 • 19min
Ep. 19 My Long Afternoon
In this episode, I explain the little words English speakers love to throw into their speech, “sorta,” kinda,” and “like.” I also talk about my long afternoon getting work done on my car, and I get some stuff about Italian culture wrong, and briefly speak about my favorite YouTube channel, Bald and Bankrupt. Please, enjoy.
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Jan 5, 2020 • 32min
Ep. 18 Regions of the United States: New England
In today’s episode, I talk about the six states of New England: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy
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Jan 4, 2020 • 18min
Ep. 17 Ten More American Idioms
In this episode, I explain ten more American Idioms
1. Flying off the handle
2. Jump the shark
3. Backseat driver
4. Bend over backwards
5. A lemon
6. To crack someone up
7. 86
8. Excuse my French
9. Flip the bird
10. Get over it
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Jan 4, 2020 • 17min
Ep. 16 What to Call Members of Your Family in Slow English
In this episode, I discuss one of the most basic topics in any language, talking about the members of your family. I discuss the terms started with great grandparents all the way down to grandchildren and everything in between.
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Jan 3, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 15 The Names of Countries Around the World in Slow English
This podcast has been heard in 35 countries. I say each of the country names in slow English and give the adjective form of the country name to explain what a person is called if they are from that country. I also explain the idiom, “see eye to eye.” I hope you enjoy.
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Jan 3, 2020 • 16min
Ep. 14 Being Sick
I have a little cold, so I thought it was the perfect time to talk about some terms we use in American English to describe how we feel when we are sick and explain how Americans balance being sick with their job they still have to perform.
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