#049 Rent a car (vehicle) in English - C...

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

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

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

" Thousands of Kia and Hyundai cars are stolen every month in the United States. And while that's distressing and expensive for car owners, many more people are affected. Law enforcement, insurance companies, and repair shops are all scrambling to respond to the increase in crime ... Show More

Today’s English expression and dialog: My way or the highway  No more work from home. From now on, you must be in the office by 9am, Monday through Friday. Why? It’s so inconvenient. Yeah, Zoom works just fine. The commute is such a waste~ It’s my way or the highway. GET FREE LES ... Show More

" Thefts of Kia and Hyundai cars have plagued American cities after TikTok and YouTube videos showed just how easy it is to steal them. Certain models sold in the U.S. can be stolen in just 30 seconds with a USB cord--and nothing else. It can be traced to one fateful decision by ... Show More

Today’s English expression and dialog: live it up This is your car? Yeah. It’s small and old, but it works well. You’re rich, man! Live it up! Get a Benzo! Eh~ After this dies, maybe~   FREE LESSONS: Say, “Free lessons, CS!” Subscribe on iTunes and get this English podcast FRESH! ... Show More

I had a listener who is taking their driving test soon and requested an episode on driving, so I thought that was a great idea and I did it! I hope this episode helps you with some driving vocabulary and expressions, as well as the differences between British and American English ... Show More

Today’s English expression and dialog: Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200. I have a job interview but it’s too expensive to take a taxi. You can ride the bus. But you have to be there by 7:30 in the morning. The bus is free? Yes, but I don’t know the schedule. And if you’re even ... Show More

" AM radio has been around for over a hundred years and one of the most popular places to listen is in the car. Now, though, some carmakers have decided not to include AM antennas in their new electric cars. The electric components in the car interfere with the AM signal. But som ... Show More

Another new Real English Conversations Podcast episode is ready! In this one, we tell you all about our experiences driving in Canada. You will hear us mention our experiences behind the wheel of a car and about everything from what you have to do to get your driver's license in ... Show More

After you arrive in New York, you can probably arrive at your hotel within an hour. Since you’ll be arriving with luggage, I’d suggest taking a taxi. When you arrive by taxi, the hotel will have a special entrance just for you. Let’s discuss. Join my Podcast Learner's Study Group ... Show More