This week’s episode is all about my family’s TRIP TO BRAZIL and how “the shit has hit the fan” during the past two weeks because of the CORONAVIRUS. This episode uses a lot of perfect tenses. If you need to practice the present perfect, past perfect or even the passive forms for either of these I highly recommend listening!Premium Content (formerly called th ... Show More
Jan 13
⭐ Feature: The Story of Starbucks
You know Starbucks, right? The coffee company? Born in Seattle, Washington and brewed around the world? I bet you do; they have over 40 thousand stores in over 80 countries. In today's episode, we're going to talk about how it came to be. Why is it called Starbucks? Who's that wo ... Show More
36m 8s
Dec 30
203 - Preposition Party with Lucas 🎉 Everyday Verb + Preposition Pairs
In this episode, I’m joined by my husband, Lucas, for another Preposition Party—a casual, conversation-based way to learn common verb + preposition combinations in American English. You’ll hear natural examples of everyday phrases like look forward to, be good at, prefer … over, ... Show More
31m 25s
Dec 18
202.2. Irregular Verbs with Bonnie and Clyde
Who doesn’t love a good crime story from the 1930s? Add romance, fast cars, and a nation in chaos… and you’ve got Bonnie and Clyde. In this episode, I share a simplified, learner-friendly version of their true story—set during the Great Depression—and pack it with irregular verbs ... Show More
31m 11s
Mar 2023
100th Episode Special: Catt Reflects on ABD
This episode! Just WOW! This marks the 100th episode of “It Sure is a Beautiful Day.” To say we are grateful to you, the listener, is a massive understatement! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Today, Catt takes a special look back on the show. The dozens and dozens of conversatio ... Show More
45m 35s