Hi Everyone! In today's episode, I teach how to use the expression TAKE A HIKE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we go over YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK and places to visit in the surrounding area.Want to take your learning further?
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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
Sep 2024
Bonus episode #118 – 10 out of 10
In this episode, Andrew talks about exciting adventures from the final leg of his summer vacation in Banff, Alberta. He recounts the challenges of planning a trip to the Rocky Mountains, his awesome visits to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, and a super-cool jazz concert. Plus, he s ... Show More
39m 52s
Feb 2025
Bonus episode #137 – The adventure before the adventure
In this episode, Andrew shares a funny but stressful story about how a hiking trip almost went wrong before it even started. He talks about losing his wallet, missing a subway, and rushing to catch a bus just in time. This real-life story is easy to understand and will help you i ... Show More
22m 4s
Mar 2025
Bonus episode #141 – Living like a local
In this episode, Andrew shares a couple more stories from his recent trip to Hawaii and reflects on some unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences he and his wife had during their travels. Listening to authentic, natural English from a native speaker is one of the best ways to impr ... Show More
23m 30s
Aug 2025
running away, getting lost & finding yourself
hello all and welcome back! this episode of smoke sesh is a Colorado trip story time with a dose of inspiration for living life, we talk my trip, Boulder, girls trips, running away to the mountains, 2 am hikes, sunset watches, mushrooms, moose encounters, wine drunk, making frien ... Show More
1h 24m
