Illinois is situated in the heart of the American Midwest, and it's known as the "Prairie State" because over 60% of it is covered in farmland. Despite the number of natural wonders found in Illinois, what attracts most visitors is the vibrant city of Chicago ("The Windy City").Situated on the scenic shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago is a hot spot for music lo ... Show More
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
Jan 2021
Great Chicago Fire | We Are Going to Have a Burn | 1
<p>In 1871, Chicago was the fastest growing city in the world. Built almost entirely of wood, it was also a tinderbox. That October, a severe drought ravaged the city. Fires ignited constantly, and Chicagoâs firefighters were at their breaking point. But the worst was yet to come ... Show More
35m 21s
May 2024
A Conversation About Humility & Surrender :: Jackie Hill Perry
Jackie Hill Perry is a podcaster, speaker, author, wife, mother, and no stranger to The Grove Podcast. She and her husband, Preston Perry, have been married for 10 years and have four beautiful children, Eden, Autumn, Sage, and August. In addition to raising their precious kiddos ... Show More
45m 7s
Mar 2018
History Of The Country Music Hall of Fame and Ask Shannah - Student Loan Consolidation
Recently we went to see one of our favorite Irish singers, Glen Hansard and he was telling about his first visit to Los Angeles. He had a quote about how to really get to know a place or culture, âIf you want to learn about a place, read the history books. If you want to get to k ... Show More
46m 40s
