Hi Everyone! In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the expression ON THE EDGE OF ONE'S SEAT like a native speaker. You'll also learn about the life of STAN LEE, the brain behind some of the world's most beloved and despised superheroes and villains. You'll also get some insight into comic book history! :)Want to take your learning further?
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Nov 5
224 - Expression: To Hit the Road
"Well, it's getting late. We should probably hit the road." You'll hear Americans say this at the end of almost every dinner party, but it doesn't always mean they're leaving right now. In this Expression Episode, you'll learn what "to hit the road" means, where it comes from, an ... Show More
20m 48s
Oct 22
223 - Itchy Feet: 10 Travel Expressions & My First Trip in Years
After seven years of being glued to my kids, I finally packed a bag and took a trip on my own. In this Chat with Shana episode, I take you back to my backpacking days in Europe: hostels, grocery store picnics, and one very loud night in Amsterdam. Then I tell you about my recent ... Show More
25m 6s
Oct 15
222 - "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe (Halloween Special)
📖 Need help following along? Read the transcript + vocabulary explanations while you listen! In this episode, we're diving into the dark and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe, one of the most famous writers in the U.S. First, I'll introduce you to Gothic literature, a genre kn ... Show More
32m 16s
Nov 2018
Four Superpowers I Learned from Stan Lee
I wanted to make this special episode to tribute to our superhero friend, Stan Lee. I’m bringing this episode to you from New York City, where he co-created some of my very favorite superheroes of all time. In this episode, I’m going to share with you FOUR superpowers, mental/min ... Show More
19m 17s
Aug 2024
Bitesize Episode 86 - Pt. 1 - A Blow-Up Bed, A Potential Terrorist, and a Hero in the Making
📝 Get FREE Episode Worksheet 👄 Improve Your Pronunciation In this episode, Charlie takes you on a wild journey from a mundane morning to uncovering a suspicious neighbor who seems destined for hero status. Get ready for a mix of British humor, cultural references, and a story t ... Show More
17m 35s
Nov 2012
Episode 93: 67 Points of Articulation
TOPIC: Florida, Education, and Peaking This week, Dan and Merlin continue their purging personal odyssey through the state of Florida. Isolation, education, and a parting admonition not to throw your cap in the air. Also, for the comic nerds, Merlin recommends checking out the ex ... Show More
1h 36m