When a teenager went a week without talking as part of a school project, he noticed a surprising side effect: Instead of rehearsing a response to what other people were saying to him, he was focused on listening — and feeling smarter as a result. Plus, a flight attendant is irritated by a certain term she has to use frequently with passengers. Might there be ... Show More
May 19
Bean Counting - 19 May 2025
In the 1920’s, Americans were warned of a new danger sweeping across the country. This menace that harmed people’s health, ruined minds, and threatened marriages. The culprit? The national obsession with a new form of entertainment: crossword puzzles. Plus: why are accountants re ... Show More
53m 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
Jan 2021
Episode 18: Excellent age idioms and phrases native speakers use
In this week's lesson, I'll teach you about the idioms and expressions that my family and I use to describe age. There are some great jokes and comebacks for you to learn today as well.
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16m 38s