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/
Episodes
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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.
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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. Want to take your learning further?
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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.
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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.Want to take your learning further?
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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. Want to take your learning further?
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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.Want to take your learning further?
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Jun 27, 2019 • 16min
015 - Expression: Piece of Cake / The Happy Birthday Song
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression PIECE OF CAKE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we'll talk about THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONG.Want to take your learning further?
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Jun 19, 2019 • 17min
013 - Expression: To Get The Hang of It / The Salem Witch Trials
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TO GET THE HANG OF IT like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS.Want to take your learning further?
⭐ Visit the website for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2019 • 20min
012 - Expression: It's Not Rocket Science / NASA Space Exploration
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about NASA.Want to take your learning further?
⭐ Visit the website for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
