In todayâs lesson, youâre going to hear the story of the creator of Jingle Bells, his hear about questionable character. Weâll also go through the lyrics of the song so if you want to sing it in English, you can.
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May 7
212 - Expression: To Think Outside the Box
What does it really mean to think outside the box? In this episode, youâll learn one of the most common expressions in American English, used to describe creativity, innovation, and doing things differently. Weâll break down the meaning, explore where the phrase comes from, and c ... Show More
27m 3s
Apr 23
211 - Preposition Party đ : 7 Everyday Word Pairs with Lucas
Lucas and I are back for another Preposition Party! Today our conversation is going to based on common English collocations like famous for, similar to, suffer from, believe in, proud of, and recover from. Along the way, you'll hear many personal stories, and many cultural fun fa ... Show More
30m 30s
Apr 10
â Feature: 5-Minute English: Springtime in the U.S.
Join my 14-Day Slang and Expression Challenge. It's free! In this 5-Minute English episode, weâre diving into springtime in the United States. From blooming flowers and unpredictable April weather to outdoor activities, seasonal foods, and cultural traditions, this episode is pac ... Show More
14m 54s
Oct 2023
Space Cadet (Rebroadcast) - 9 October 2023
We have books for language-lovers and recommendations for history buffs. ⹠How did the word boondoggle come to denote a wasteful project? The answer involves the Boy Scouts, a baby, a craft project, and a city council meeting. ⹠Instead of reversing just individual letters, some ... Show More
53m 45s
Sep 2018
Sweet Dreams (Rebroadcast) - 24 September 2018
In deafening workplaces, like sawmills and factories, workers develop their own elaborate sign language to discuss everything from how their weekend went to when the boss is on his way. Plus, English speakers borrowed the words lieutenant and precipice from French, and made some ... Show More
53m 45s
Jul 2022
Excuse the Hogs - 11 July 2022
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 â and feeling smarter as a result. Plus, a flight attendant is irrit ... Show More
53m 45s
Jul 2020
#2 | Labels, Layers and Late-night Loots
<p>En este episodio, Bree, nos cuenta una historia sobre dejar ir los prejuicios y etiquetas, aprender a vivir en el extranjero y descubrir que tus vecinos no son necesariamente quienes crees que son.<br/><br/>Nivel: intermedio a intermedio alto<br/>Acento: inglés canadiense<br/> ... Show More
13m 6s
Sep 2023
E76: Trinidad general strike, part 2
Second of a double podcast episode about the Trinidad general strike of 1937, in conversation with Ryan Cecil Jobson.
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34m 43s