This lesson has two parts. In part one, you'll learn the common English expression "my cup of tea" you'll hear a joke and you'll do some pronunciation exercises.
In part two (which will be posted shortly), you'll learn about one of the most iconic events in U.S. history, the Boston Tea Party. It's one of the major events that fueled our fight for independen ... Show More
Jun 30
215 - Countries and Nationalities (Pronunciation and Quiz!)
How do you say the names of countries and nationalities in American English? Is it Swiss or Switzerlanders? Spaniard or Spanish? Dutch or Netherlanders? In this episode, we'll practice the pronunciation of 48 World Cup countries that qualified this year, and along the way, you'll ... Show More
27m 57s
Jun 18
214 - Soccer in the United States (History, Stories, and More!)
⭐ Take part in our Free 14-Day English Slang and Expression Challenge. Why do Americans call it soccer instead of football? Why isn't it the most popular sport in the country? And do Americans actually care about the World Cup? In this episode, Shana explores the history of soc ... Show More
30m 25s
Oct 2024
Boston Tea Party: How One Night Changed History
Explore the Boston Tea Party, a key moment in American history where colonists protested British taxes by dumping tea into Boston Harbor. We’ll break down what led to this bold act, who was involved, and how it helped spark the American Revolution. Join us as we dive into this re ... Show More
7m 56s
Jul 2023
348: The Boston Tea Party (Part 2)
“Last night three cargos of tea were emptied into the sea. This morning a man of war sails. This is the most magnificent movement of all. There is a dignity, a majesty, a sublimity, in this last effort of the patriots, that I greatly admire.”
The Boston Tea Party occurs amid the ... Show More
57m 34s
Feb 2023
Tea: The Splendid Elixir, Part 2
In this series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, mythology, culture and nature of tea. So start a kettle and prepare to listen with your favorite cup… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
52m 23s
Feb 2022
#238 | A Short History Of Tea
<p><strong> </strong></p><br><p>It's the second most popular drink in the world after water, with 3.7 billion cups drunk every single day.</p><p>In this episode, we explore tea's fascinating history, how it changed global politics, caused countries to go to war with each other, a ... Show More
23m 47s
Jul 2019
Tempest in a Teacup
Bohea, the aroma of tire fire, Mob Wives, smugglers, “bro” tea, and what it all means to the backstory of the American Revolution. Malcolm tells the real story on what happened in Boston on the night of December 16, 1773. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodc ... Show More
35m 9s