Southern cuisine is more than just food—it's a reflection of history, traditions, and the diverse cultural influences. From Native Americans bringing corn to the table, to the fisherman of the Carolinas and Georgia introducing shrimp to grits, there's a story behind all of the classic must-try Southern dishes. Learn vocabulary, hear stories, and learn what you should order for breakfast, lunch and dinner when you're here! :) Learn more with each episode! Sign up for Premium Content! Premium Content:  Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) = Each episode includes a quiz, the PDF transcript (the text of the audio) with definitions of challenging words and the mp3 file. All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3 (Episodes 001 - 150) - and get Season 4 at a discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self. Welcome to today’s episode of the American English Podcast, where we dive into the life of one of aviation's most iconic figures—Amelia Earhart. You may know her for her groundbreaking flights, but beyond her celebrated achievements, her mysterious disappearance remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the 20th century. Join us as we explore her incredible journey. In it, you will learn 10 Irregular Verbs in English.  Had you ever heard of Amelia Earhart before this episode? Who is an inspiring female from your country? Let me know on Instagram @americanenglishpodcast. Verbs Heard in Lesson To dream - dreamt / dreamed To do - did To throw - threw To teach - taught To fly - flew To mistake - mistook To quit - quit To fight - fought To feel - felt To fall - fell Premium Content:  Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) = Each episode includes a quiz, the PDF transcript (the text of the audio) with definitions of challenging words and the mp3 file. All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3 (Episodes 001 - 150) - and get Season 4 at a discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we'll begin by going through the commentary you guys made on Culture Shock in the United States. Afterwards, I'll tell you a joke, we'll go over the expression "to take it with a grain of salt," and we'll do a pronunciation exercise. Premium Content for this episode is available with both of these: Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) = Each episode includes a quiz, the PDF transcript (the text of the audio) with definitions of challenging words and the mp3 file. All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3 (Episodes 001 - 150) Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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) 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the American English Podcast, you'll learn how to use the expression TO PULL SOME STRINGS and all about the GREAT IDITAROD RACE, the largest annual sporting event in Alaska. Spoiler alert: It's all about dogsledding!**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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many vocabulary words, phrases and collocations can you think of within the topic of Babies? I bet a lot. Now, do you know the translations for them in English?This episode introduces everything you'll need to know about the topic in order to navigate a conversation with a native speaker, other than the two obvious terms I've left out "crying" and "baby bottle," but you know these already ;)This episode is long overdue and I hope you enjoy it.Mentioned in this episode:   The 5-Minute English Course This 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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the first of many (hopefully) yearly reviews. There's nothing better than reflecting on the highlights in one's year, especially with the help of images. I've done this partially for myself and also to help you listeners. I've talked about some of the events I've spoken about the podcast to "jog your memory" (episode #1) and used a number of other expressions from the expression episodes to talk about my 2020. This is very personal.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 Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! Christmas is just a few days away and what better way to prepare than by learning how to describe desserts in English. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the holiday season tends to be a time of indulgence; if you're not diving into calorie-filled desserts with your family members (even just on Zoom this year), what are you doing?!? In English the four tastes are sweet, salty, sour and bitter (some also mention umami). Today, we'll talk about other adjectives to describe your favorite desserts so that you can get more creative when talking about them.To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2 (see below)Charlie's Info The British English Podcast Website The British English Podcast  Charlie's Youtube channel Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom) Season 2  - Premium Content for episodes 051 - 100 OR Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Other Content Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words My Guest Appearance on Charlie's Podcast: Parenting in the U.S. vs. U.K. Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! Welcome back to Episode #088. Today we will be talking about a poem, a very famous poem. In fact it may be one of the most read and referenced poems in English. Don't quote me on that, but it's a poem that you'll hear on the radio in the U.S. as December 25th approaches, you'll see lines from it on Christmas cards, in advertisements and in many many movies. It's called A Visit from Santa Claus, but you may know it as The Night Before Christmas. If you don't celebrate Christmas, or you don't believe in Santa Clause, but you are interested in American Culture, listen to this episode.To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2 (see below) Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom) Season 2  - Premium Content for episodes 051 - 100 OR Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Other Content Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For today we're back with another 5-Minute English episode and it's all about Strengths and Weaknesses, one of the most challenging questions you'll run into at a job interview. In the 5-Minute discussion we'll dive into an individual's head on the day of a job interview and see how they decide on their strength. As usual, 5-minute episodes are intensive listening exercises so it should be a challenge! If you're struggling to understand and feel overwhelmed by the complexity of advanced vocab words, I highly recommend signing up to Season 2 or the 5 Minute-English Course.Mentioned in this episode:   The 5-Minute English Course This 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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Chats with Shana episode, I'm going to reflect on various aspects of US culture. Although I talk about culture all the time on here, it's not often we talk about some basic things, like everyday life things that can cause culture shock. The truth is, I don't often think about the topics I'm going to discuss today; they're pretty random! We'll cover eggs, air conditioning, driving, beauty, flags, portion sizes and the one thing nobody can stand: U.S. bathroom stalls. We all form our own opinions based off of our own experiences in life. This episode is full of opinions and thoughts, but I'd love if it weren't a one-sided conversation. Did you experience culture shock in the U.S.? Please share your thoughts on what you find strange or different in the United States! I'd love to hear from you. :) Disclaimer: My third point in the audio WILL make some of you angry, I can feel it already. Please don't hate me, though! I like you soo much. Just think of the points I made here as conversation starters for your next English class; sometimes more controversial ideas lead to more in-depth language practice! :) Premium Content for this episode is available with both of these: Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) = Each episode includes a quiz, the PDF transcript (the text of the audio) with definitions of challenging words and the mp3 file. All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3 (Episodes 001 - 150) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode you'll learn how to use the expression IN THE RED and we'll talk about how BLACK FRIDAY got started, how it grew in popularity and what it's like in case you want to take advantage of sales on your next trip to 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we have a special guest. His name is Charlie Baxter and he's the host of the British English Podcast. We talk about the British Bake Off and he helps me understand the terminology used in it.To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2 (see below)Charlie's Info The British English Podcast Website The British English Podcast  Charlie's Youtube channel Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom) Season 2  - Premium Content for episodes 051 - 100 Other Content Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words My Guest Appearance on Charlie's Podcast: Parenting in the U.S. vs. U.K. Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Jessica (my college roomie) and I talk about our college experiences at UC Santa Barbara!To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom) Season 2  - Premium Content for episodes 051 - 100 OR Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Other Content Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll hear about what my family has been doing in the month of October. You'll hear the Present Perfect Continuous tense used over and over again.To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom) Season 2  - Premium Content for episodes 051 - 100 OR Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Other Content Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll hear a lower intermediate story for Halloween called the Red Spot. It's disgusting. Don't say I didn't warn you, so either skip it or listen all the way to the end because you'll be less disturbed if you make it to the last few minutes! To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom) Season 2  - Premium Content for episodes 051 - 100 OR Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Other Content Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll hear a 5-Minute English episode about FALL (AKA AUTUMN) in the United States. By the end, you'll learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs and collocations needed to talk about this topic with a native speaker.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 Course This 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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the expression HIT THE SPOT like a native speaker. You'll also learn about Ben and Jerry's, one of the most socially and environmentally conscious companies in the U.S..**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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi everyone! In today's episode we'll be talking about THE FACES ON OUR MONEY. By money, I'm referring to the United States Dollar, which is commonly written as USD. The faces I'm referring to are the portraits of influential Americans you'll see if you look at the front of our bills and coins. According to the U.S. treasury, these portraits are "of deceased persons whose places in history the American people know well." Deceased is a fancy way of saying dead. So an individual needs to have died in order to appear on our currency. It goes without saying, it is an utmost honor to be chosen as one of these prominent figures and today is like to share with you what these makes each one deserving of such an honor.**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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll hear a 5-Minute English episode about ELECTIONS AND VOTING in the United States. By the end, you'll learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs and collocations needed to talk about this topic with a native speaker.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.To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom) Season 2  - Premium Content for episodes 051 - 100 OR Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Other Content Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you'll hear a 5-Minute English episode about LABOR AND DELIVERY, as well as facts and statistics about GIVING BIRTH in the United States. By the end, you'll learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs and collocations needed to talk about this topic with a native speaker.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.To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom) Season 2  - Premium Content for episodes 051 - 100 OR  Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Other Content Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most popular films of 1997 was by far “ Titanic.” It won 11 Academy Awards! If you saw the film, or even just previews of it, you know the plot. There’s a love story between Rose (Kate Winslet) and Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) that develops while aboard a huge ship called Titanic. The Titanic was a real ship that set off on its first transatlantic trip from England to the United States in 1912. I know you know what happens; the ship hits an iceberg and sinks. I thought about retelling this story and I know English speakers would tell me: Oh no, Shana, really? That ship has sailed, literally. That ship has sailed is an expression that means that the opportunity has passed; this topic is no longer new or very exciting. It’s been talked about way too many times! That ship has sailed. So instead of doing my long, cultural lesson, I’ve decided to change it up! I’ll tell you a brief summary of the Titanic and in the story, you’ll hear 10 irregular verbs in the simple past tense. This lesson also includes an explanation of the terms and a quiz. ***** Transcript and Video Sign up to Season 4 for the downloadable PDF of this lesson, as well as the PDF transcript, mp3 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, Liz is back on the show! We have a very fun / funny episode for you which is about Portmanteaus. Don't be afraid of the word, I don't think most Americans know what a portmanteau is. What's important is we USE them ALL THE TIME! For example, instead of saying "I'm going out to grab some frozen yogurt," we might say "I'm going out to get some froyo." Froyo is a portmanteau; it's a blend of two words to make one word that has one meaning. Get ready to laugh and immerse yourself in American Culture! Enjoy :) To gain access to the full episode, transcript, podcast player, quizzes and more, be sure to sign up to Season 2.Premium Content (formerly called the Classroom) Season 2  - Premium Content for episodes 051 - 100 OR Get ALL PREMIUM CONTENT FOR SEASONS 1-3  (including transcripts + mp3s) Other Content Get the Free E-Book: 101 American English Slang Words Connect on Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Course This 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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 Course This 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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 Course This 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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life can't possibly get worse! You've lost your job, you have no money, and then to top it off, your dog dies. You've hit rock bottom; you've reached the lowest possible point in your life. To hit rock bottom is a common expression in American English, and in today's lesson you'll learn exactly how to use it. In addition to learning how to use this idiom, you'll hear a joke, we'll hear comments from the audience, and we'll go through a pronunciation exercise! Premium Content:  Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) = Each episode includes a quiz, the PDF transcript (the text of the audio) with definitions of challenging words and the mp3 file. All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3 (Episodes 001 - 150) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 Course This 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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, we talk casually about NESTING which is a phenomenon that occurs with pregnant women (some men!) and animals before childbirth. It's characterized by preparing the environment, cleaning, organizing and more. If you're interested in hearing casual chat and a lot of useful and different vocabulary words, listen in!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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I teach how to pronounce the 50 U.S. States. In this lesson, you'll also learn about unstressed syllables and the importance of listening. 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.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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I teach how to use the expression TAKE A HIKE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we go over YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK and places to visit in the surrounding area.**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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #62 is part 2 of a long conversation with my good friend Liz Johnson about BASEBALL and BASEBALL EXPRESSIONS we use in everyday life. The examples shared in the audio are real and personal and we hope that you will learn how you can insert them into your everyday life. 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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode #61, my good friend Liz Johnson and I talk about BASEBALL CULTURE IN THE U.S. and we teach COMMON BASEBALL EXPRESSIONS we use in everyday life. This is PART 1 of a longer recording. PART 2 will be posted soon. The examples shared in the audio are real and personal and we hope that you will learn how you can insert them into your everyday life. 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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I teach how to use the expression OUT OF THIS WORLD like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we go over THE LIFE STORY OF WALT DISNEY.At the beginning of the episode, you will learn many alternative adjectives for the word " amazing." During the fun fact section, you'll hear a number of expressions in context.**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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! Today you'll hear another 5-Minute English episode and it's all about Springtime.5-Minute English episodes are designed to teach "fluency one topic at a time."In them, you'll learn phrasal verbs, collocations and vocabulary in specific topics. Learning all of the terms well will help prepare you for conversations with native speakers.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 Course This 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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I teach how to use the expression A METHOD TO MADNESS like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we go over EXOTIC ANIMALS AS PETS in the U.S. In discussing exotic animals as pets, you'll learn about laws that exist in the United States as a whole and how different states differ in terms of what exotic animals you can have. Can you keep a lion or tiger in your backyard? Listen to find out!**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 ONLY the Transcripts for Episodes 001 - 100 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone!I'm very excited about this week's episode which is about a topic that is not often discussed: Gender Prediction.In the episode, I'll share 10 very common Old Wives' Tales for predicting gender (or sex, as some prefer to say). You'll learn vocabulary related to the characteristics of pregnancy such as mood swings, break outs, cravings and I'll also share our results to these tests within the episode.Is it a Boy or Girl?Since our 20-week anatomy test was this morning (after I recorded), you'll be able to see the result on Instagram. I don't want to spoil it here for those of you who wish to listen to the episode first. We're very excited! :)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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My grandma permanently moved to the United States from Spain in the 1950s and the only way she could afford to keep in contact with friends and family was through writing letters; flying and international calls back then were not in her family’s budget. Email didn’t exist yet. She sent postcards and letters,  pictures of her kids and eventually her grandkids. In her lifetime, the United States Postal Service (USPS) was her lifeline to the people she’d left overseas. Today, I'll tell you a bittersweet and very informative story about my grandma and her relationship with the post office and mail. Through it, you'll learn over 20+ words in context! Can you relate to this story? Let me know what you think. You can write to me on Instagram @americanenglishpodcast, or on Spotify in the comments. If you would like to help me decorate my office, please send me a real postcard!  Shana Thompson P.O. Box 9074 Asheville, NC 28815 I create this podcast because of YOU. You have no idea how excited I would be to see you're not just a figment of my imagination (haha). Plus, your card will end up on my wall! :) Premium Content for this episode is available with both of these: Season 4 (Episodes 150 - 200) = Each episode includes a quiz, the PDF transcript (the text of the audio) with definitions of challenging words and the mp3 file. All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3 (Episodes 001 - 150) Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! In this week's episode I'll teach you the expression ON A ROLL and all about the famous PHILLY CHEESESTEAK. You'll also learn many adjectives to describe good vs. bad sandwiches (bread, meat, cheese and onions).**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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! Today you'll hear another 5-Minute English episode and it's all about 3 Trending Diets to Lose Winter Weight.5-Minute English episodes are designed to teach "fluency one topic at a time."In them, you'll learn phrasal verbs, collocations and vocabulary in specific topics. Learning all of the terms well will help prepare you for conversations with native speakers.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 Course This 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 Instagram Get updated when new episodes are posted via Instagram. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Everyone! This week's episode is about the expression TO PULL SOMEONE'S LEG and popular APRIL FOOL'S JOKES that went down in 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices