American English With Brent

Brent
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Jan 16, 2020 • 21min

Ep. 24 Snow Day

In this episode, I discuss all of the reasons an American school day could be interrupted: Snow Day, Yellow Lockdown, Red Lockdown, and fire drills. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy
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Jan 13, 2020 • 22min

Ep. 23 Listener Questions, TikTok, Idioms, and Prepositions

In this episode I take questions from listeners and discuss everything from idioms to prepositions to TickTock dances. Let's Talk Italian With Aronne  Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy
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Jan 11, 2020 • 23min

Ep. 22 Twenty-Nine Truly American Foods Part 1

In this episode, I talk about iconic American foods. I speak a little more quickly in this one because a few people have asked that I do so.  Part II will be at about the same pace as previous episodes.  Enjoy.  Link to the article: https://www.businessinsider.com/most-american-foods-of-all-time-2014-7 Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy
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Jan 9, 2020 • 45min

Ep. 21 Top 10 Fast Food Chains in the World

In this episode, I read from an article that talks about the world’s largest fast food chains in the world. Just in time for everyone, New Year’s Resolution. There is a link to the article if you'd like to follow along as I read.  Link to the article: https://10mosttoday.com/worlds-10-biggest-fast-food-chains/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy
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Jan 8, 2020 • 58min

Ep. 20 My Hope for Iran-USA Relations and the Best of American Slang and Idioms

In this episode, the 20th, I talk a little about what I hope happens between the US and Iran in the near future, discuss a few new idioms like "not my cup of tea," and "I'm in a pickle," plus include all of the other 16 idioms and 10 examples of American slang that have appeared in previous episodes of the podcast.  Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy
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Jan 7, 2020 • 19min

Ep. 19 My Long Afternoon

In this episode, I explain the little words English speakers love to throw into their speech, “sorta,” kinda,” and “like.” I also talk about my long afternoon getting work done on my car, and I get some stuff about Italian culture wrong, and briefly speak about my favorite YouTube channel, Bald and Bankrupt. Please, enjoy. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy
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Jan 5, 2020 • 32min

Ep. 18 Regions of the United States: New England

In today’s episode, I talk about the six states of New England: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy  Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy  Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy
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Jan 4, 2020 • 18min

Ep. 17 Ten More American Idioms

In this episode, I explain ten more American Idioms 1. Flying off the handle 2. Jump the shark 3. Backseat driver 4. Bend over backwards 5. A lemon 6. To crack someone up 7. 86 8. Excuse my French  9. Flip the bird 10. Get over it  Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy
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Jan 4, 2020 • 17min

Ep. 16 What to Call Members of Your Family in Slow English

In this episode, I discuss one of the most basic topics in any language, talking about the members of your family. I discuss the terms started with great grandparents all the way down to grandchildren and everything in between. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy
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Jan 3, 2020 • 21min

Ep. 15 The Names of Countries Around the World in Slow English

This podcast has been heard in 35 countries. I say each of the country names in slow English and give the adjective form of the country name to explain what a person is called if they are from that country. I also explain the idiom, “see eye to eye.” I hope you enjoy. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy

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