#157 Valentine’s Day in the United State...

I’ll be honest with you—I don’t really enjoy going to the dentist. I think most people feel the same way. It can be a little scary, right? Now imagine you’re not speaking your native language. If you already feel nervous about the dentist, trying to explain everything in English ... Show More

Last time, we talked about false friends—words that look similar in English and your native language, but mean something very different. Get the text on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/351-false-friends Example 1: Actual This one’s a classic false friend. In Spanish, ... Show More

Hi! I want to talk about something that can really help you understand English vocabulary better — especially if you speak a Romance language like Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, or Romanian. These languages all come from Latin — you know, the language spoken by the Romans ... Show More

Today is the day that most people in the United States celebrate their love for one another. They buy chocolates, candy, and have a romantic dinner together. But what most Americans don't know is the origins and history of the Valentine's Day Holiday that most people celebrate in ... Show More

Hoy, en este episodio… ·      Vamos a analizar el fascinante Día de los Enamorados. Desde sus orígenes a ideas de qué hacer en este día. ·      En la segunda parte, vamos a conocer a José y Ana. Dos enamorados que van a un restaurante y tienen cierto accidente. Todo esto en forma ... Show More

День святого Валентина пришел в Россию в начале 90-х годов. В это время сняли «железный занавес», и в страну наконец-то стала проходить западная культура. Однако даже сегодня, спустя двадцать лет, этот праздник не очень популярен среди россиян. Конечно, магазины украшают сердечка ... Show More

Join us on a fascinating journey through time to discover the history of Valentine's Day. From ancient Roman festivals to medieval love notes, learn about the origins and traditions that shape this celebration of love. Explore the stories of Saint Valentine and the customs that h ... Show More

Today, let’s discuss the history of St Valentine’s Day. How did the holiday transform from a Roman festival to a Christian holiday to an international day of love? Let’s discuss this while learning new vocabulary! ENGLISH CLASSES - https://thinkinginenglish.link/  JOIN THE CONVER ... Show More

Valentine's Day is a pretty normal holiday in the US and several other countries, and other parts of the world have similar holidays, focused on appreciating our loved ones. But as Ben, Noel and Max learn in today's special episode, a lot of the history behind Valentine's Day is ... Show More

JoJo reveals her ideal Valentine’s day date, her celebrity Valentine’s crush, and what her plans are for this Valentine’s day! Plus, find out why her Valentine’s Day when she was in a relationship did NOT go well…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Roses are red, violets are blue, we have a Valentine’s Day episode for you! This week on Getting Curious, we’re learning all about the history of Valentine’s Day, with returning guest Dr. Sally Holloway. Was the holiday always about love and romance? When did roses and chocolates ... Show More