For rock climbers, skiers, and other outdoor enthusiasts, the word send has taken on a whole new meaning. You might cheer on a fellow snowboarder with Send it, bro! — and being sendy is a really great thing. Plus: a nostalgic trip to Willa Cather’s’ Nebraska home inspires a reading from one of her classic books about life on the American prairie. And what do ... Show More
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Mittens in Moonlight (Rebroadcast) - 13 October 2025
Need a slang term that can replace just about any noun? Try chumpie. If you're from Philadelphia, you may already know this handy placeholder word. And there's Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan, and . . . The Bronx? Why do we add the definite article to the name of that ... Show More
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Diamond Dust (Rebroadcast) - 6 October 2025
Diamond dust, tapioca snow, and sugar icebergs -- a 1955 glossary of arctic and subarctic terms describes the environment in ways that sound poetic. And a mom says her son is dating someone who's non-binary. She supports their relationship, but still struggles to use their prefer ... Show More
51m 45s
Mar 2024
1121 Daily Easy English Lesson PODCAST—my way or the highway
Today’s English expression and dialog: My way or the highway No more work from home. From now on, you must be in the office by 9am, Monday through Friday. Why? It’s so inconvenient. Yeah, Zoom works just fine. The commute is such a waste~ It’s my way or the highway. GET FREE LES ... Show More
8m 29s
Apr 2024
1128 Daily Easy English Lesson PODCAST—You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours~
Today’s English expression and dialog: Can you help edit this video for me, honey? Why me? You’re better and faster than I am. Well…will you wash the dishes? Sure! You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours! GET FREE LESSONS: In China? WeChat! Join my English Camp! Follow my Camp Di ... Show More
3m 45s
Dec 2022
136 - Discover Michigan with Camille Hanson
In today's episode, we're talking to Camille Hanson, an ESL teacher and social media influencer who grew up in the U.P. - the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Buckle up! You're about to be immersed in an adventure; one that includes snow, lake life, deer flies, girls hunting with bow ... Show More
29m 13s
Apr 2021
Easy, Peasy, Lemon Squeezy!
A podcast for English learners! Improve your listening skills, practice your pronunciation, learn new vocabulary!
This episode, I'm chatting with Jane! We chatted about growing up bilingual, accents, and favourite words...
Pronunciation tip = practicing the /ð / to / ... Show More
18m 27s