American English Podcast

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I talk about WILDFIRES, which is a devastating issue many Americans face every summer (including myself!). Since this is a 5-Minute Episode it's topic-specific and MORE CHALLENGING than regular episodes. In it, you'll learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and collocations needed to talk about this topic in depth in English. Like most 5-Minute Episodes, the listening is short and more challenging. You might need to listen to an episode at least three times in order to fully comprehend it. There are 40+ vocabulary words and phrases in this lesson. Mentioned in this episode:  The 5-Minute English CourseThis episode is part of Season 2.  By purchasing Season 2, you'll be able to access the full transcript for this episode as well as the entire 5-Minute English course at a discount.Season 2  contains bonus material for episodes 051 - 100. Learn more.Other Content Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s and the 5-Minute English Course) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on InstagramGet updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In this week's episode, I retell the very famous Brothers' Grimm fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel. I've made a few changes to the original text. First of all, I've intentionally added phrasal verbs and prepositional phrases throughout the text so that you can learn them in a context. Secondly, I've modernized some of the language a bit, since the original texts were written in German in the 1800s. I want you to be able to use the language that you hear in conversation.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom) Get Season 2 Premium Content OR  Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Each episode is much more than just the audio. For many episodes, like this one, there is premium content that will push you to improve your language level from an intermediate to advanced level. This includes: PDF and Mp3 downloads Exercises + quizzes Shadowing exercises  Challenges The premium content for this episode can be found in Season 2, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode. **Other Content** Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words **Connect on Instagram**Stay up to date via Instagram Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the expression ON THE EDGE OF ONE'S SEAT like a native speaker. You'll also learn about the life of STAN LEE, the brain behind some of the world's most beloved and despised superheroes and villains. You'll also get some insight into comic book history! :)**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom) Get Season 2 Premium Content OR Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Each episode is much more than just the audio. For many episodes, like this one, there is premium content that will push you to improve your language level from an intermediate to advanced level. This includes: PDF and Mp3 downloads Exercises + quizzes Shadowing exercises  Challenges The premium content for this episode can be found in Season 2, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode. **Other Content**Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words**Connect on Instagram**Stay up to date via Instagram Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I talk about CLEANING, which is an activity that most of us dread. The thing is, the topic often pops up in conversation so the vocabulary, phrasal verbs, collocations and expressions in this episode are very useful! Like most 5-Minute Episodes, the listening is short and more challenging. You might need to listen to an episode at least three times in order to fully comprehend it. There are 40+ vocabulary words and phrases in this lesson.Mentioned in this episode:  The 5-Minute English CourseThis episode is part of Season 2.  By purchasing Season 2, you'll be able to access the full transcript for this episode as well as the entire 5-Minute English course at a discount.Season 2  contains bonus material for episodes 051 - 100. Learn more.Other Content Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s and the 5-Minute English Course) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on InstagramGet updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the expression THROUGH THICK AND THIN like a native speaker. You'll also learn about MATERNITY LEAVE / PARENTAL LEAVE IN THE US.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom) Get Season 2 Premium Content OR Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Each episode is much more than just the audio. For many episodes, like this one, there is premium content that will push you to improve your language level from an intermediate to advanced level. This includes: PDF and Mp3 downloads Exercises + quizzes Shadowing exercises  Challenges The premium content for this episode can be found in Season 2, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode. **Other Content** Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words **Connect on Instagram**Stay up to date via Instagram Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the expression MUSIC TO ONE'S EARS like a native speaker. You'll also learn about the fascinating life of ELVIS PRESLEY.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom) Get Season 2 Premium Content OR Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Each episode is much more than just the audio. For many episodes, like this one, there is premium content that will push you to improve your language level from an intermediate to advanced level. This includes: PDF and Mp3 downloads Exercises + quizzes Shadowing exercises  Challenges The premium content for this episode can be found in Season 2, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode. **Other Content** Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words **Connect on Instagram**Stay up to date via Instagram Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I talk about Summer in the US. For many Americans, summertime brings back a sense of nostalgia. Today, we'll talk about the common activities kids do outdoors during the summer months, how families spend summer break (road trips!) and about temperature. Like most 5-Minute Episodes, the listening is short and more challenging. You might need to listen to an episode at least three times in order to fully comprehend it. There are 40+ vocabulary words and phrases in this lesson.Mentioned in this episode:  The 5-Minute English CourseThis episode is part of Season 2.  By purchasing Season 2, you'll be able to access the full transcript for this episode as well as the entire 5-Minute English course at a discount.Season 2  contains bonus material for episodes 051 - 100. Learn more.Other Content Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s and 5-Minute English Course) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on InstagramGet updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the American English Podcast, we will talk about initialisms which are a type of abbreviation. The initialisms discussed are used in PRE-PARTY and PARTY situations. In the first part of the discussion I explain the difference between initialism and acronym. I also explain a list of party initialisms (such as RSVP, BYOB, etc.). In the second part, you will hear a conversation with my mom using them all in a discussion about PARTY CULTURE IN THE U.S..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 Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on InstagramGet updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this American English Podcast Episode you'll learn how to use the expression A LOT ON ONE'S PLATE and hear about COMPETITIVE EATING in the U.S.. The topic arouses mixed feelings probably in you and in many Americans because of world hunger, domestic hunger issues and obesity. We'll touch on such criticisms during the discussion.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom) Get Season 2 Premium Content OR Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Each episode is much more than just the audio. For many episodes, like this one, there is premium content that will push you to improve your language level from an intermediate to advanced level. This includes: PDF and Mp3 downloads Exercises + quizzes Shadowing exercises  Challenges The premium content for this episode can be found in Season 2, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode. Get Season 2 Premium Content**Other Content** Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words **Connect on Instagram**Stay up to date via Instagram Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I start by talking about our recent trip to an RV park, a chat with some boys I had about hunting and eating bear and then dive into a 5-minute discussion about AMERICAN BARBECUE. (For you people who hate "American" as an adjective, I'm sorry, but that's the adjective that exists for the United States). If you're interested in hearing casual chat and a lot of useful and different vocabulary words, listen in!Like most 5-Minute Episodes, the listening is short and more challenging. You might need to listen to an episode at least three times in order to fully comprehend it. There are 40+ vocabulary words and phrases in this lesson.Mentioned in this episode:  The 5-Minute English CourseThis episode is part of Season 2.  By purchasing Season 2, you'll be able to access the full transcript for this episode as well as the entire 5-Minute English course at a discount.Season 2  contains bonus material for episodes 051 - 100. Learn more.Other Content Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s and 5-Minute English Course) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on InstagramGet updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram.Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices