All Ears English Podcast AEE 1308: What You Can Learn About English From a Farmer
Feb 5, 2020
Discover how agricultural metaphors can enhance your English learning. The hosts share insights into farming idioms and their rich cultural significance, while addressing socio-political challenges in rural America. Learn the importance of graciously accepting compliments and how an iOS app can boost your vocabulary. They also explore idioms related to apples and compare musical preferences, using examples like 'finding a needle in a haystack' to reflect on life’s elusive challenges. Engage with cultural idioms through social media for a community feel!
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Rural Encounters
- Jessica and Lindsay discuss their upbringings and lack of farming knowledge.
- Jessica recalls growing up near a field with cows and having to stop for them while driving.
Farming and the Digital Divide
- The hosts discuss idioms related to farming.
- They then pivot to a discussion about the digital divide affecting rural America and its impact on farmers.
Make Hay While the Sun Shines
- The hosts discuss the idiom "make hay while the sun shines."
- They explain its meaning: take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves.