In this episode of the American English Podcast, you’ll learn how to use the expression “to pull some strings” and hear about The Great Iditarod, the largest annual sporting event in Alaska.
Spoiler alert: it’s all about dogsledding (and has a fascinating back story)! 🐕🛷Want to take your learning further?
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Yesterday
218 - Expression: To Keep Someone On Their Toes
The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some potential! Swing -> Swung, Broadcast -> Broadcast, Sleep -> Slept. Somehow the clump of words I selected led me to one of the mos ... Show More
21m 2s
Jul 30
217 - What Bugs You? Insects and Annoyances with Lucas
Well, well, well. I never thought I’d make an entire episode about bugs and annoying things until Lucas was attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets this week! It got me thinking, why do we say something "bugs" us? In this episode, Lucas joins me to talk about the everyday things th ... Show More
35m 56s
Jul 16
⭐ Feature: The Truth About Shark Attacks in U.S. Waters
Every year when I go to the beach, I have the same thought: Are there sharks out there in that dark water? It's not an irrational fear. Years ago, a student at my university, Lucas Ransom, was surfing off the California coast when a great white shark attacked him. I didn't know h ... Show More
22m 59s
Dec 2022
Surviving a Moose Attack on the Way to the Iditarod (ENCORE)
We've collected our favorite episodes of 2022 into one playlist, to help ensure you didn't miss any of our best stories from this past year. And on today's show, we're revisiting another great episode, originally published on March 18, 2022: The Iditarod is the most famous dog sl ... Show More
37m 23s
Aug 2020
Episode 46: That vs. Which
<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
10m 23s
