American English With Brent

Brent
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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. Let's Talk Italian With Aronne  Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy
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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 Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy
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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.  Link to the article: https://10mosttoday.com/worlds-10-biggest-fast-food-chains/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy
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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.  Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy
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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. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy
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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  Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy  Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy
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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  Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy
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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. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy
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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. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy
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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. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy

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