Oct 9
#358 US State Name Stories – West and SouthWest
Welcome back, travelers! One last time, pack your bags — we’re heading west. Today, we’ll visit the Southwest and the West. In the Southwest, we have: Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. And in the West, we have: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, ... Show More
14m 16s
Oct 2
#357 US State Name Stories - Midwest
This is the third episode of our state names series. This time, we’re traveling to the Midwest. Let’s quickly list all the states in the Midwest: They are: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. T ... Show More
12m 38s
Sep 26
#356 US State Name Stories – Northeast
Hi! This is part two of our series about US state names. Today, we’ll explore the Northeast: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. That’s eleven states in total! And today I’ll focus on ... Show More
16m 45s
Sep 2023
40 phrases for starting conversations in English
Do you have difficulty speaking English? Sometimes the hardest part is simply starting a conversation. Today you'll learn 40 conversation starters that native English speakers use in various real life situations – formal or informal, at work, school, or other contexts! These aren ... Show More
8m 5s
Feb 2021
18. "How can I get other people to speak English with me?"
Our AMA (Ask MEM Anything) FB live session with Amnah, co-creator of My English Matters. She answers questions about how to get other people to speak English with you, how to write a polite email, and gives tips to overcome situations where a person isn't paying attention!
Want m ... Show More
59m 35s
Oct 2022
#308 Don't be Rude: 5 Ways To Start a Conversation Politely
Speaking English with people from different cultures is an enriching experience. However, if you’re not mindful of the other person’s cultural background, you could accidentally come across as rude, or even offensive, when trying to spark up a conversation in English. In today’s ... Show More
27m 30s