Learn English Podcast

🛩️ In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will hear one of the most important American stories of all time — the story of the Wright Brothers and the world’s first successful airplane flight. On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright completed the first powered flight in history in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. As you listen, you will build useful English vocabulary related to aviation, science, invention, and persistence. You will learn words and phrases such as aviation, self-taught, witness, engineer, experiment, pioneer, and pivotal moment — all explained in context so you can understand and remember them more easily. The episode also explores how two brothers who never finished high school used curiosity, hard work, and careful observation of nature to change the world forever.If you enjoy learning English through meaningful stories, American culture, and real historical events, this episode is perfect for you. Listening to true stories like this one will help you improve your comprehension, grow your vocabulary, and feel more confident when hearing and using English in real life.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb📝 Vocabulary List:1) Aviation - The science or practice of flying aircraft.2) Mechanically gifted - Skilled in understanding and working with machines.3) Sparked their curiosity - Aroused interest or enthusiasm.4) Scientific approach - A method of investigation involving observation and experimentation.5) A crucial first step - An essential initial action leading to success.6) Self-taught - Learned through personal effort without formal education.7) Urban legend - A widely circulated story of doubtful truth.8) Put their mind to it - Dedicated effort and determination to accomplish something.9) Can-do spirit - An attitude of optimism and determination to succeed.10) Credited as - Acknowledged as being responsible for something.📜 SOURCEShttps://www.wright-brothers.org/https://www.daytoncvb.com/attractions/dayton-aviation-park/https://libraries.wright.edu/special-collections-and-archives/wright-brothers-collection#guidehttps://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/browse-historical-sites/paul-laurence-dunbar-house/https://airandspace.si.edu/explore/stories/wright-brothershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zYNF_auncg

🌒In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will improve your listening skills and build real-life English vocabulary through a powerful true story about witnessing a total solar eclipse in the United States. I traveled from Southern California to a small town in Texas to stand inside the “path of totality” — the only place where the moon completely blocks the sun and turns day into night. As I share this unforgettable experience, you will hear natural American English used to describe travel planning, weather uncertainty, scientific phenomena, emotions, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.This episode is created specifically for B1–B2 English learners who want to learn English through real American stories instead of textbooks. You will hear and learn important vocabulary in context, including words such as solar eclipse, path of totality, corona, forecast, witness, shadow, and rare event. These words are not just defined — they are used in a real story, helping you understand how native speakers actually use English in everyday conversation and storytelling.If you enjoy learning English through true experiences, cultural moments, and meaningful personal stories, this episode is perfect for you. Listening to true American stories like this one will help you improve comprehension, strengthen vocabulary, and build the confidence you need to understand natural English in real life. Whether you love science, travel, or simply want to improve your English in a memorable way, this episode will keep you engaged while helping you grow as an English speaker.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary List:1) Reflect – To think back and consider past actions or events.2) Solar Eclipse – An event where the moon passes in front of the sun, blocking its light.3) Corona – The outermost part of the sun's atmosphere.4) Path of Totality – The track across Earth where a total eclipse is visible.5) Weather forecast - a prediction of the weather6) Book in advance – To arrange something (like tickets) ahead of time.7) Direct flight - a flight that goes straight to the destination without stopping8) Carry-on – A small bag you take with you onto an airplane.9) Chirp – A short, high sound made by birds.10) Cloud Cover – A layer of clouds in the sky.📜 SOURCEShttps://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when/https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/plan-now-for-the-2026-total-solar-eclipse-in-europe/

🌀In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will learn about some of the most confusing plural words in English and how to use them correctly. While many words simply add “s” or “es,” English also has irregular plural forms that change their spelling, pronunciation, or do not change at all. In this lesson, you will hear clear examples such as cactus and cacti, woman and women, goose and geese, child and children, as well as words that stay the same like fish, deer, and sheep.This episode is designed for B1–B2 English learners who want to improve their listening skills and build stronger vocabulary through real examples. By learning the patterns behind these strange plural forms, you will feel more confident when speaking, writing, and understanding English in real-life situations.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb📝 Vocabulary List:Cactus: A desert plant with spines.Alumnus: A male graduate of a school.Focus: The center of interest or activity.Crisis: A time of intense difficulty or danger.Thesis: A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one submitted for a university degree.Octopus: A sea creature with eight legs.Hippopotamus: A large African mammal.Goose: A large waterbird.Ox: A castrated male bovine.Wolf: A wild canine.Knife: A cutting instrument.Trout: A type of fish that lives in cold water.Salmon: A type of fish that swims upstream to spawn.Deer: A hoofed mammal.Moose: A large North American deer.Bison: A large North American mammal.Swine: A pig.Species: A group of living organisms that can breed with each other.Die: A small cube marked with numbers, used in games of chance.Mutate: To change form or character.📜 SOURCEShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP-TPCs9Fj8https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-58937415

🦃In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will learn how Americans celebrate Thanksgiving and why it is such an important holiday in the United States. Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and gratitude, and it is celebrated on the last Thursday of November. In this episode, you will hear about common traditions, family gatherings, and the special meaning behind this holiday.You will also learn about popular Thanksgiving activities such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, watching American football, going on a turkey trot, giving to charity, and the busy shopping day called Black Friday. These traditions are explained in simple, easy-to-understand English to help you improve your listening skills and understand American culture.This episode is designed for B1 English learners who want to build vocabulary and improve comprehension by listening to real-life stories from the United States.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary List:1) Abundance - A large quantity of something; plentiful supply.2) Centerpiece - The main or most important item that is the focus of attention.3) Sponsor - A person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in return for advertising.4) Float - A decorated platform, often on wheels, that is used in a parade.5) Backyard - The area of ground immediately adjoining a house or other building.6) Turkey trot - A short run or jog, often held on Thanksgiving Day.7) Mission/shelter - An organization that provides food, clothing, and other assistance to people in need.8) Pass out - To distribute or give out.9) Backlash - A strong negative reaction to a new situation or development.10) Giving Tuesday - A global day of charitable giving, held the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.📜 SOURCEShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nN-dV3tUIUhttps://www.macys.com/s/parade/https://nds.nationaldogshow.com/https://turkeytrot.la/https://www.givingtuesday.org/

🗣️In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will discover six powerful English vocabulary words that can help you stop repeating basic words in everyday conversations. Instead of using simple, common words again and again, you will learn how to replace them with more expressive and interesting options that still sound natural in real English.You will hear clear explanations and examples using words such as bamboozled, hoodwinked, curmudgeon, cantankerous, plethora, and abundance. These words are explained in simple, understandable language so B1–B2 English learners can follow along and practice using them with confidence in real-life situations.This episode is designed to help you strengthen your vocabulary, improve your listening skills, and express your ideas more clearly and creatively in English.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary List:1) bamboozled: tricked or deceived2) hoodwinked: tricked or deceived, often in a clever or cunning way3) con artist: a person who tricks others into giving them money4) richness: the quality of being rich, especially in quantity or quality5) syllable: a unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound6) curmudgeon: a bad-tempered person, especially an old one7) cantankerous: bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative8) hangry: hungry and angry9) plethora: a large or excessive amount of something10) abundance: a great quantity of something📜 SOURCEShttps://www.npr.org/2023/05/17/1176597061/elizabeth-holmes-loses-her-latest-bid-to-avoid-prisonhttps://movies.disney.com/up

🎖️ In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will learn the meaning and history of the English idiom “go for broke” by exploring the true story of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in World War II. These Japanese American soldiers faced discrimination at home, but they chose to fight bravely for the United States and became one of the most decorated military units in American history.You will hear about the challenges they faced, the battles they fought, and how the phrase “go for broke” became their powerful motto. You will also learn how this expression is still used in modern English to describe taking a big risk or giving your full effort for an important goal.This episode is designed for B1–B2 English learners who want to improve listening skills, expand their vocabulary, and learn English through real American stories and history.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb📜 SOURCEShttps://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/442nd-regimental-combat-teamhttps://www.nvlchawaii.org/442nd-regimental-combat-team/https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/04/05/this-japanese-american-army-unit-is-the-reason-we-celebrate-national-go-for-broke-day/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_for_Broke!_(1951_film)📝 Vocabulary List:1) Veterans Day – A holiday in the United States to honor people who have served in the military.2) Isolationist: Someone who believes their country should avoid foreign wars and conflicts.3) Internment camp: A camp where people are detained during wartime, often based on ethnicity.4) Segregation: The practice of keeping people in separate groups, usually based on race or religion.5) Decorated: Awarded with medals or honors, often in the military.6) Patriotic: Having or showing love for one's country.7) Casualties: People who are killed or injured in a war or accident.8) Fortifications: Strong buildings or walls that protect an area during war.9) Liberate: To free or release someone or something.10) Go for broke: to risk everything in pursuit of a high reward

🗳️ How does the United States choose its President if the person with the most votes doesn’t always win? In today’s episode, you will explore the Electoral College and learn why this system was created, how it works, and why so many Americans want it to change.We break down confusing ideas like electors, swing states, and winner-take-all voting in simple, clear English for B2 learners. You will also learn how U.S. history, slavery, and state power shaped this system and still affect modern elections today.This episode is perfect for English learners who want to understand American culture, government, and current events while building strong listening and vocabulary skills through real-world topics.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📜 SOURCEShttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/nebraskas-blue-dot-prove-pivotal-electoral-college/story?id=115274378https://www.npr.org/2023/09/22/1201183160/taylor-swift-instagram-voter-registrationhttps://x.com/tbonier/status/1828457890228629534https://www.vox.com/politics/23848897/florida-red-trump-desantis-republican-2024-election📝 Vocabulary List:1) Electoral College - the system in the US where electors from each state vote to elect the president, rather than a direct popular vote2) Discretion - the freedom to make decisions or choices3) Literacy - the ability to read and write4) Fraction - a small part of something5) Diverse - including people of many different races, cultures, etc.6) Rural - relating to the countryside rather than the town7) Swing state - a state where voters are fairly evenly divided between the two main political parties, so it could go either way in an election8) Voter registration - the process of signing up to be eligible to vote in an election9) Upset - a surprising defeat of the expected winner10) It pains me - an expression used to convey emotional distress or sadness about a particular situation

🕯️Halloween is one of the biggest cultural holidays in the United States, and one of the darkest stories connected to it is the Salem Witch Trials. In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will explore what really happened in Massachusetts in 1692, when dozens of people — mostly women — were accused of witchcraft and punished for crimes they did not commit. You will learn about the Puritan belief system, fear of the devil, strict gender roles, and the mass panic that led to these tragic events.You will also discover the real historical theories behind the accusations, including ergot poisoning, social control, religious extremism, and paranoia. Through this true story, you will build your English vocabulary, improve your listening comprehension, and understand an important moment in American history that still influences books, TV shows, and movies today. A complete vocabulary list is included in the episode description to help you study and use these words in real life.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbStreaming guide: https://www.justwatch.com/ and https://watchany.stream/📜 SOURCEShttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/09/07/the-witches-of-salemhttps://www.travelandleisure.com/salem-massachusetts-halloween-season-7871591📝 Vocabulary List:1) Accused - Blamed or charged with a crime or wrongdoing.2) Colonized - Settled and established control over an area.3) Puritan - a member of a Protestant group in the 16th and 17th centuries that sought to purify the Church of England4) Bewitched - to influence or affect as if by witchcraft5) Submissive - Willing to obey or follow others.6) Pious - Deeply religious and following religious rules7) Shunned - Deliberately ignored or avoided.8) Contorting - Twisting or bending out of shape.9) Mass Panic - A widespread and intense fear among many people.10) Convulsions - Sudden, involuntary movements of the body.11) Hallucinations - Experiences of seeing or hearing things that aren’t real.12) Remorse - Regret or sorrow for a wrongdoing.13) Convicted - Found guilty of a crime in a court of law.14) Haunted - Believed to be inhabited by ghosts.15) Psychic - A person who claims to have abilities to perceive beyond the physical senses.

Struggling with understanding native English speakers? Discover spooky podcasts that make learning English fun this Halloween! Delve into the cultural significance of the holiday while enhancing your language skills through immersive listening. Explore six horror-themed recommendations that feature ghost stories and paranormal mysteries. These engaging tales not only thrill but help absorb vocabulary and pronunciation. Get ready to combine language learning with Halloween excitement!

🧠 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you’ll focus on common English idioms that use the word “mind” and learn what they really mean in natural conversation. Idioms do not have literal meanings, so this episode explains each one clearly and gives real-life examples to help you understand how native speakers actually use them.You’ll learn expressions like “lose your mind,” “mind over matter,” “bear in mind,” “read someone’s mind,” and “blow someone’s mind.” These are useful phrases that appear often in real conversations, movies, and shows, and understanding them will help your listening skills and your speaking confidence grow.This episode is designed for B1–B2 English learners who want to expand their vocabulary, improve comprehension, and sound more natural when speaking English. A full vocabulary list from this episode is included so you can review and practice the phrases at your own pace.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary List:1) Idiom - a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.2) Lose your mind - to act irrationally or go crazy.3) Mind over matter - the power of the mind to overcome physical limitations or difficulties.4) Put your mind to something - to be determined to achieve a goal.5) Bear in mind - to remember or keep a thought in the forefront of your mind.6) Read someone's mind - to understand what someone is thinking without them saying it out loud.7) Blow someone's mind - to experience something amazing, unexpected, or astonishing.8) Willpower – the ability to control oneself and make decisions, especially when facing challenges.9) Psychic – a person who claims to have supernatural powers to read minds or predict the future.10) Telepathy – the ability to communicate through thoughts, without speaking.11) Paranormal - relating to things that are beyond the normal range of human experience12) Illegal substances – drugs that are against the law.