Today we're going to be talking about doughnuts (or donuts; both spellings are acceptable in American English). You'll learn the history, the stories behind the most famous doughnut brands and all about the most popular doughnuts in the display case. After all, if you're going to be the one who brings doughnuts to the office, you got to do it right.Want to t ... Show More
Oct 7
⭐ Feature: 13 Common Superstitions and Their Origins
We live in a day and age that is driven by science and technology, yet people are still superstitious. According to a study I read by YouGov, 9% of Americans claim to be superstitious, while another 35% admit to not being very superstitious, but somewhat. That makes over 40% of i ... Show More
37m 16s
Sep 17
220 - What’s on Your Bucket List? With My Mom
➡️ Start improving your English today! Learn more about the Academy. What’s on your bucket list? ✨ In this episode, I sit down with my mom, Mara, to talk about some of the things she’d still love to do, see, and experience in her lifetime. We talk about her dream of spending a mo ... Show More
30m 52s
Oct 2023
Raised and Glazed: Don’t Doubt the Doughnut
Doughnuts are ubiquitous in the United States: whether you're at party, a coffee shop, or the break room at work, you’re likely to find a box of iced rings covered with sprinkles. But some kind of deep-fried dough blob is a treat found in cultures around the world—so why have dou ... Show More
48m 25s
Mar 2025
9 Very Important Facts About Donuts
In the words of Homer Simpson: "Donuts... is there anything they can't do?" From curing scurvy, to bringing religions together, to explaining the universe, Will and Mango dig into 9 incredible donut facts... plus, Emily Post gives us a workaround for dunking your donuts the polit ... Show More
28m 4s
Jan 2023
🧁 IMPROVE ENGLISH AT AN AMERICAN BAKERY
<p>In lesson to help you improve your English, we visit an American bakery. In the bakery, we will learn new English vocabulary words that you can use in your next English conversation. Vocabulary words like apple slices, chocolate drizzle, brownies, blondies, pralines, and crack ... Show More
19m 20s
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; color: #00b0f0;" xml:lang= "EN-US">Learn English vocabulary connected to cake and pastries. It's perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. Improving your listening skills with this podcast episode is ... Show More