

American English Podcast
Shana Thompson
The American English Podcast teaches the language and culture of the United States. Through common expressions, pronunciation tips and interesting cultural snippets or stories, I hope to keep this fun, useful and interesting! All bonus material can be accessed at http://americanenglishpodcast.com/
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Jul 7, 2021 • 17min
102 - 5-Minute English: Toddlers
The term "toddler" is typically used to describe a child that is between the ages of one and three, although some people consider a three-year-old up until four, also a toddler. It's the stage in a human's life when they're no longer a newborn, they're no longer an infant, so a baby, but they're also not really a kid.The term toddler comes from the verb toddle, which means to walk with short and unsteady steps, according to Oxford Languages. For most of us, when we learn to walk well, we no longer toddle. We actually don't use the term toddle very often in English, although it does exist. There is much to be said about toddlers, and that's why today's 5-minute English lesson will be about this stage of development in a human's life.Mentioned in this episode:
The 5-Minute English Course
The Whole-Brain Child (12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind)
How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen (A Survival Guide To Life With Children Ages 2-7)
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Jun 26, 2021 • 16min
101 - Welcome to Season 3!
Welcome to Season 3!! In this episode, I share some news going on here in California and then we talk about what you can expect from Season 3. Premium Content This episode is the first episode in Season 3. By purchasing Season 3 transcripts, you'll be able to access the full episodes, the full PDF transcripts for episodes 101 - 150, an Mp3 download and the premium podcast player to work on your pronunciation.Follow along with the Season 3 audio (episodes 101-150) as episodes are released. Season 3.. Other Links!
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Jun 11, 2021 • 29min
100 - 100 Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English
After 5 years of teaching intermediate to advanced level English online, I found trends in the words that my students mispronounced. In today's episode, I consolidated the common mispronounced words in my language classes into one episode with example sentences so that you can work on your pronunciation.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom)This episode is part of Season 2. By purchasing Season 2, you'll be able to access the full transcript, a comprehension quiz and the premium podcast player to work on your pronunciation. Season 2 contains bonus material for episodes 051 - 100. Learn more. The American English Accent CourseNobody needs to change their accent; it's a personal decision! If your accent bugs you - if it screws with your confidence, makes it difficult to be understood, or is the reason why natives speak slower to you - I've made a course to help you out. The American English Accent course teaches the foundations and structure of a good accent. From word and syllable stress, to linking, glottal stops, reductions and minimal pairs, you'll be taught exactly how to mimic the sounds of native speakers. Access the course here. Other Content
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May 29, 2021 • 22min
099 - 10 Words a Day: Alex's Dating Disasters (Verbs 11-20)
In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll gain maximum exposure to 10 common verbs. You'll hear a story, get the definitions and new example sentences to better your pronunciation and amp up your vocabulary!The 10 words are:
To pick one's nose
To growl
To zip up
To slam on the brakes
To splash
To wet oneself
To flip someone off
To swear
To take a sip
To wave
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May 13, 2021 • 19min
098 - 10 Words a Day: Alex's Dating Disasters (Verbs with Sound 1-10)
In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll gain maximum exposure to 10 common verbs that produce sound. You'll hear a story, get the definitions and new example sentences to better your pronunciation and amp up your vocabulary! The 10 words are:
to spit
to snore
to gargle
to yawn
to sniffle
to cough
to sneeze
to snap your fingers
to slurp
to burp
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Apr 30, 2021 • 21min
097 - Expression: Bottoms Up! / Cinco de Mayo
In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll learn how to use the expression BOTTOMS UP! and all about CINCO DE MAYO.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom)This episode is part of Season 2. By purchasing Season 2, you'll be able to access the full transcript, a comprehension quiz and the premium podcast player to work on your pronunciation.Season 2 contains bonus material for episodes 051 - 100. Learn more.Other Content
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Apr 12, 2021 • 26min
096 - Expression: Bent Out Of Shape / Tornadoes in the U.S.
In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll learn how to use the expression BENT OUT OF SHAPE and all about TORNADOES IN THE U.S..**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)
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Mar 25, 2021 • 19min
095 - Chats with Shana: 10 Must-Know Expressions to Survive English Conversations
In this Chats with Shana episode, you'll hear about some of the language mistakes I've made in foreign languages. You'll learn how to get yourself out of awkward situations in English by using common expressions!Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom)This episode is part of Season 2. By purchasing Season 2, you'll be able to access the full transcript, a comprehension quiz and the premium podcast player to work on your pronunciation.Season 2 contains premium content for episodes 051 - 100. Learn more.Other Content
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Mar 13, 2021 • 21min
094 - Expression: To Ring a Bell / The Liberty Bell
In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll learn how to use the expression TO RING A BELL and all about the LIBERTY BELL, a symbol of freedom in the United States.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom)This episode is part of Season 2. By purchasing Season 2, you'll be able to access the full transcript, a comprehension quiz, shadowing exercise and the premium podcast player to work on your pronunciation.Season 2 contains bonus material for episodes 051 - 100. Learn more.Other Content
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Feb 23, 2021 • 34min
093 - Chats with Shana: The Story of My Previous Language Company
In Episode #93, you'll hear my adventure starting a business in NYC and traveling overseas as a digital nomad. You'll also hear the lessons learned from this experience using the third conditional.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom)This episode is part of Season 2. By purchasing Season 2, you'll be able to access the full transcript, a comprehension quiz, shadowing exercise and the premium podcast player to work on your pronunciation.Season 2 contains bonus material for episodes 051 - 100. Learn more.Other Content
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