In this English lesson, I explain how Americans celebrate Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In recent years, the name of this three day weekend or long weekend has become pretty controversial. Some Americans believe that Christopher Columbus is a great man of history and should be celebrated. Other Americans believe that the people who were here befor ... Show More
Jul 2023
673 - Summer Festival Idioms In Business English
Yesterday was Independence Day here in the USA, which is a holiday with lots of fireworks, and it got me thinking of some related idioms. Today, let’s have a look at six idioms that have a connection to summer festivals which you can use in daily conversation and even in the offi ... Show More
10m 10s
Nov 2021
Thanksgiving Reconsidered
November 26, 1970. In Plymouth, Massachusetts, on the 350th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ arrival, protestors gather under a statue of Massasoit, the Wampanoag leader who had made peace with the Pilgrims, and partook in the legendary Thanksgiving meal. This protest was organized b ... Show More
33m 57s
Mar 2021
#227 - How Do Americans and Brits Say this Aussie Slang?
In today’s podcast, we’re talking all things Slang! Ollie teaches us some funny Australian slang expressions. You’ll also learn the American and British alternatives to these words, so no matter what your favorite version of English is, you’ll learn tons of vocabulary today with ... Show More
35m 11s
Oct 2021
Gringo's Guide To: How The Media Ignores Our Community (LatinX Heritage Month Recap)
Finishing out his LatinX Heritage Month special Thursday episodes, Dramos recaps the good, bad and ugly from this last month including Indigenous Peoples Day vs. Columbus Day, Missing White Woman Syndrome, Latinos and the police, Pitbull's dumb comments and more. He also takes th ... Show More
42m 6s