This lesson has two parts. In part one, you'll learn the common English expression "to steer clear," you'll hear a joke and you'll do some pronunciation exercises.
In part two (which will be posted shortly), we'll be talking about moose in the US. You know what a moose is, right? It's a large mammal in the deer family. It has big antlers — these sort of lon ... Show More
Sep 10
219 - The Art of Small Talk in the U.S.
Small talk in the U.S. isn't always about exchanging real information. Sometimes, it's simply a small exchange that can make your day a little better—and over time, those interactions can help build real rapport. In this episode, you'll learn how Americans use small talk, how to ... Show More
32m 59s
Aug 27
⭐ Feature: Funny Chat with My Dad (+Superlatives!)
➡️ Start improving your English today! Learn more about the Academy. Every month, I like to bring back one of my favorite episodes from the past, and this one is an oldie but a goodie. ❤️ Some longtime listeners might remember my dad, Joe. He first appeared on the pod ... Show More
31m 50s
Aug 21
218.2 - English Story: Irregular Verbs with Dance Marathons
The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some potential! Swing -> Swung, Fling -> Flung , Slide -> Slid. Somehow the clump of words I selected led me to one of the most bizarr ... Show More
29m 16s
<p>Learn 5 new expressions with Chad and Trevor. Also, a new tip about how to practice if you don't live in an Englihs speaking country, the diference between "get up" and "wake up" and all the RLE news.<br /> <br /> Expressions:<br /> <br /> Get the hang of something<br /> Have ... Show More
