Hello! As you may know, Chats with Shana episodes are casual and are intended for you to hear natural language. Today, weâll be chatting about what makes us happy. I'll go first.
Throughout the episode, youâll hear 50 universal sources of happinessâfrom the smell of freshly baked bread and cookies to cuddling with a kitten or puppy. To break the ice, I will ... Show More
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206 - Let's Talk about Hair! (with Julia)
In this cozy winter episode, Shana is snowed in with her daughters on the East Coast after a big snowstorm. While it looks like a magical winter wonderland outside, things feel a little chaotic inside the house. Then Julia, who's seven, decides she wants to be a guest on the podc ... Show More
22m 24s
Feb 4
205 - Preposition Party with Lucas đ Love, Caring, Passions & Worries
In this episode, Shana is joined by her husband Lucas for another fun Preposition Party. Together, they play a guessing game with common English prepositions while sharing personal stories about food, fears, parenting, moving, and unexpected passions. Youâll hear natural, real-li ... Show More
33m 22s
Dec 2024
10 lessons to bring into 2025, ft. my bff Anastasia
218: This episode combines three things I love: lessons, lists, and my bff Anastasia. We each share 5 of of our most special + valuable lessons from 2024 and how we're going to implement them in this upcoming year. I hope you hear something in this episode that you needed today a ... Show More
54m 21s
Dec 2024
How To Reflect On Your Year (FBF) // Original Air Date: 12/23/22
Ep 206: This week weâre continuing with our mini âflashback Fridayâ (FBF) series! As we take a little break for the holidays, we wanted to keep you company with some of our absolute favorite episodes from the archive. These are the episodes that made us laugh, reflect, and connec ... Show More
51m 5s
Dec 2024
Real Brazilian Conversations #Special â Paws & Tails: Uncovering Pet Care Tips and Brazilâs Favorite Pets
đïž Hello, and welcome to another episode of our podcast! Todayâs episode is all about a topic that we know everyone loves: pets! đŸ
In this episode, we dive into the world of our furryâand sometimes not-so-furryâfriends! We had an amazing chat with Marina, a talented veterinaria ... Show More
52m 41s
Oct 2025
Friday â The Weekend Vibes! | Fun English Expressions to End Your Week
Itâs finally Friday! đIn this 5-Minute English Talk episode, we celebrate the happiest day of the week â and learn how to talk about it like a native speaker!Youâll discover natural English expressions such as âThank God Itâs Friday,â âFinally Friday,â âFeel-good Friday,â and âW ... Show More
3m 45s
Apr 2025
Why British People Love Pets - English Practice Ep 807
Pets arenât just animals, theyâre family. Did you know that Indiaâs pet industry doubled to $3.6 billion in just five years? Or that British households now own 38 million pets, half as many as the human population? Welcome to Adept English, where we help you learn https://adepten ... Show More
13m 37s
Feb 2025
My Top 3 Lessons in Communication
Youâre in a conversation, and things get heated. You want to make your pointâbut so do they.
Suddenly, it feels like a battle. And if you "win," what have you really won?
In this episode, Iâm sharing 3 truths that will change how you communicateâfor good.
These simple mindsets ... Show More
17m 41s
Nov 10
Weâre Back! How to Catch Up and Start Fresh in English
In this warm and cheerful comeback episode, they share how to catch up and start fresh in English after taking a short break â whether itâs from school, work, or everyday conversations.Youâll also hear tips on how to sound positive, natural, and confident when reconnecting with f ... Show More
3m 24s