

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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Aug 28, 2019 • 22min
025 - Chats with Shana: The County Fair
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about COUNTY FAIRS and teach you about THE DEMOLITION DERBY at my county fair.Check out the images on Instagram @americanenglishpodcast**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)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:Transcript and MP3The premium content for this episode can be found in Season 1, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode.
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Aug 22, 2019 • 30min
024 - Expression: Spill the Beans / 3 Major Oil Spills off of U.S. Coasts
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about OIL SPILLS OFF THE COAST OF THE U.S. and teach you to use the expression SPILL THE BEANS like a native speaker.
Pete's "Spill the Beans" Episode for Australian English can be found here: https://aussieenglish.com.au/589
Dana's "Spill the Beans" Episode for Canadian Episode will be posted today on the Can Learn English Podcast.
**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)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 1, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode.
Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3 (including transcripts + mp3s)
Get ONLY the Transcripts for Episodes 001 - 100.
Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words
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Aug 14, 2019 • 32min
023 - Interview with a Hairstylist: Sonia Murray
In this episode, you'll learn all about hair, haircuts and hairstyles with my aunt, Sonia Murray. She is a hairstylist. See the YouTube video that corresponds with this episode here: https://youtu.be/pXJOFWZRk6U**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)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 downloadThe premium content for this episode can be found in Season 1, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode.
Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3 (including transcripts + mp3s)
Get ONLY the Transcripts for Episodes 001 - 100.
Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words
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Aug 7, 2019 • 17min
022 - Expression: By the Book / Project Gutenberg
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about PROJECT GUTENBERG and teach you to use the expression BY THE BOOK like a native speaker.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)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:
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Exercises + quizzes
Shadowing exercises
Challenges
The premium content for this episode can be found in Season 1, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode.
Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3 (including transcripts + mp3s)
Get ONLY the Transcripts for Episodes 001 - 100.
Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words
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Jul 31, 2019 • 12min
021: Chats with Shana: Trip to the Avenue of the Giants
This episode is about my trip to the AVENUE OF THE GIANTS, the area of the massive COASTAL REDWOOD TREES in California. **Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)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:Transcript + Mp3The premium content for this episode can be found in Season 1, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode.
Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3 (including transcripts + mp3s)
Get ONLY the Transcripts for Episodes 001 - 100.
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Jul 24, 2019 • 21min
020 - Expression: To Play With Fire / Burning Man Festival
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TO PLAY WITH FIRE like a native speaker. In the second part, you'll learn all about the Burning Man Festival in Nevada.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)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:
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Exercises + quizzes
Shadowing exercises
Challenges
The premium content for this episode can be found in Season 1, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode.
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Get ONLY the Transcripts for Episodes 001 - 100.
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Jul 17, 2019 • 22min
019 - Expression: To Have Foot-In-Mouth Disease / The Discovery of Bigfoot
Learn about the expression 'foot in mouth disease' and the fascinating history of Bigfoot sightings. Explore the evolution of Bigfoot from local legend to international icon, the role of journalism, famous film footage, and ongoing debates between believers and skeptics. Discover the intriguing incident involving Bigfoot hunters and the FBI's file on Bigfoot since 1970.

Jul 10, 2019 • 20min
018 - Expression: Take a Rain Check / How to use Fahrenheit and WHY?
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TAKE A RAIN CHECK like a native speaker. You'll also learn the story WHY THE U.S. USES FAHRENHEIT.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)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:
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Challenges
The premium content for this episode can be found in Season 1, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode.
Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3 (including transcripts + mp3s)
Get ONLY the Transcripts for Episodes 001 - 100.
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Jul 7, 2019 • 10min
017 - Chats with Shana: About Me, the Podcast and Gardening
This is the first of some bonus episodes I've decided to add about me, my thoughts and plans for the podcast.**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)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:
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Exercises + quizzes
Shadowing exercises
Challenges
The premium content for this episode can be found in Season 1, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode.
Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3 (including transcripts + mp3s)
Get ONLY the Transcripts for Episodes 001 - 100.
Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words
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Jul 3, 2019 • 21min
016 - Expression: Give an Inch, Take a Mile / The Metric System in the U.S.
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression GIVE AN INCH, TAKE A MILE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we'll talk about the METRIC SYSTEM IN THE U.S..**Premium Content** (formerly called the Classroom)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:
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Exercises + quizzes
Shadowing exercises
Challenges
The premium content for this episode can be found in Season 1, which also contains bonus material for episodes 001 - 050. Bonus material varies for each episode.
Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3 (including transcripts + mp3s)
Get ONLY the Transcripts for Episodes 001 - 100.
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