In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the expression “get over it” like a native speaker and hear an inspiring story about Yosemite National Park and one of its most famous hikes — Half Dome. 🏞️
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224.2 - Route 66 Turns 100! The Story of the Most Famous Highway in the U.S.
Happy 100th birthday, Route 66! 🎂 On November 11, 1926, Route 66 officially became part of the brand new U.S. highway system! In this episode, you'll hear the story of America's most famous road: how Dust Bowl families hit the road to escape a terrible drought, how the 1950s bec ... Show More
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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
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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
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[256] How to Use the Phrase: Get Over
As you know, the phrase 'get over' could be used in a multitude of situations. In today's episode I explain how you can combine the words 'get over' with the following words: 'with', 'something' or 'someone'. I recommend you to listen to this episode more than once, just so you a ... Show More
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<p>Up for a challenge? See if you get these when to use these common words under your belt. Want more content? Interested in fun podcast quizzes, transcripts, activities, and lessons?! Check out <a href="https://www.speakingamericanenglishpodcast.com/plans-pricing">https://www.sp ... Show More
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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
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