

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/
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6 snips
Jun 6, 2019 • 17min
011 - Expression: To Show Your True Colors / The American Flag
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN FLAG.Want to take your learning further?
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May 30, 2019 • 18min
010 - Expression: Bear With Me / Bears in the U.S.
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression BEAR WITH ME like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about BEARS IN THE U.S.Want to take your learning further?
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May 23, 2019 • 20min
009 - Expression: From Rags to Riches / The California Gold Rush
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression FROM RAGS TO RICHES like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH.Want to take your learning further?
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May 16, 2019 • 19min
008 - Expression: Hit The Hay / The Amish Communities
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression HIT THE HAY like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is all about THE AMISH COMMUNITIES. Want to take your learning further?
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May 9, 2019 • 22min
007 - Expression: Walk All Over You / Internships in the U.S.
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression WALK ALL OVER YOU like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about GETTING INTERNSHIPS IN THE U.S.. The fun fact for this episode is about INTERNSHIPS IN THE UNITED STATES.Want to take your learning further?
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May 2, 2019 • 20min
006 - Expression: A Taste of Your Own Medicine / Henrietta Lacks
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression A TASTE OF YOUR OWN MEDICINE like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about HENRIETTA LACKS, a woman who drastically impacted modern science.
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8 snips
Apr 24, 2019 • 19min
005 - Expression: Cut Corners / University Admissions Scandal
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression CUT CORNERS like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is about UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS and THE UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS SCANDAL.
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25 snips
Mar 20, 2019 • 20min
004 - Expression: Get Over It / Yosemite + Hiking Half Dome
Learn the expression 'get over it' and explore Yosemite National Park, including the challenging hike to Half Dome. Discover the meanings and usage of the verb 'get' and the impact of glaciers in Yosemite. Find out about the application process for hiking Half Dome and other activities in the park like fishing and biking. Learn about outdoor activities, camping, encountering bears, and the peak tourist season in Yosemite.

29 snips
Mar 20, 2019 • 22min
003 - Expression: Cut the Cheese / Pizza + Italian Immigration
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the funny expression “cut the cheese” like a native speaker and discover how Italian immigrants helped make pizza a favorite food in the U.S.! 🍕
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35 snips
Mar 20, 2019 • 21min
002 - Expression: Blow Your Mind / Amazon Go Stores
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the expression “blow your mind” like a native speaker, and we’ll also talk about something that might just blow your mind: Amazon Go stores! 🛍️
If you enjoy learning English through real stories, examples, and U.S. culture, you’re going to love this one.
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