Are your eyes sometimes bigger than your stomach? Then you may need a doggie bag! Today, I’ll tell you all about this American custom and the origin of this idiom.

Episode 18 - How to Improve Your Listening Skills

Oct 27th, 2019 33m 20s

Do you want to improve your listening skills in English? Today, I’m going to explain why listening in another language is so difficult, why this skill is very important, and how you can actually improve your listening skills.

Episode 17 - American Author: Stephen King

Oct 22nd, 2019 12m 43s

In honor of the creepiest month of the year, today’s episode is dedicated to the master of horror himself, Stephen King. I’ll tell you all about this critically acclaimed author and share some of my favorite Stephen King books and movies. He is

Episode 16 - Happy Halloween

Oct 11th, 2019 12m 52s

Today’s episode is all about the spookiest American holiday - Halloween! I will tell you about the historical origins of this beloved holiday, how we celebrate Halloween in America, and why it’s my favorite holiday.

Episode 15 - Pronunciation - The Schwa

Oct 8th, 2019 11m 45s

Do you want to sound more like a native English speaker? Then you must master the most common vowel sound in American English – the schwa! Today, I will tell you what the schwa sounds like and when you should use it.

Episode 14 - The Tooth Fairy

Aug 18th, 2018 11m 54s

What happens when American children lose their baby teeth? Well, most kids believe that the Tooth Fairy visits them in the middle of the night. Learn all about this custom and how it may be different from other teeth-centered traditions around

Episode 13 - George Washington

Aug 18th, 2018 18m 18s

This episode is all about one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, the first President of the U.S., George Washington. You will hear about his childhood, how he got into politics, and his significant accomplishments.

Episode 12 - Americans Love Their Pets

Jun 11th, 2018 16m 18s

Are dogs really man’s best friend? Well, in America, yes! Today, I’ll be telling you all about how much Americans love their pets.

Episode 11 - Movie Review - Pretty in Pink

Apr 15th, 2018 17m 30s

Today, I’ll be talking about an American cult classic film from the 1980s, Pretty in Pink. Stay tuned to find out why this movie was so popular back then, and what ESL students can still learn from it today!

Episode 10 - Major Cities in the U.S. - Houston

Apr 8th, 2018 15m 54s

Today I’m going to talk about a major city in the United States - Houston, Texas. I will tell you all about my hometown and why I love living here!

Episode 9 - How Americans View Time

Apr 4th, 2018 15m 52s

Today, I’m going to discuss how Americans view the concept of time. I will explore this concept by examining some very common values and beliefs. Two frequently used idioms about time will also be discussed.

Episode 8 - Sound More Like an American by Using Contractions

Mar 31st, 2018 15m 16s

Do you want to sound more like an American when you speak English? Then today’s episode is for you! I will discuss contractions and why they are essential when speaking English.

Episode 7 - Seven Interesting Facts about Marriage in the U.S.

Mar 31st, 2018 15m 13s

This week’s podcast is all about marriage in the U.S. I will discuss seven interesting facts about what marriages and weddings look like in America today.

Episode 6 - Making Polite Requests in English

Mar 30th, 2018 16m 19s

This week’s episode is all about making polite requests in English in American culture. I will discuss how, why, and when Americans make requests.

Episode 5 - 9 Tips for English Self-Study

Feb 28th, 2018 15m 38s

Whether you are living in an English-speaking country or not, you should be studying English on your own as well. Even if you are in an ESL class or are immersed in English as a worker in the U.S., self-study is essential to improving your lang

Episode 4 - Idiom - Breaking the Ice

Feb 24th, 2018 11m 52s

In this week’s episode, I am going to talk about the idiom “breaking the ice.” What does it mean? Why, when, and how do we use it in English in the U.S.?

Episode 3 - Small Talk

Feb 24th, 2018 13m 6s

This week’s episode is all about small talk! What is it? Why is it important? When do Americans engage in small talk? Which topics are common, and which topics are off-limits? And, how can you get better at small talk?

Episode 2 - Book Review of American Ways

Feb 23rd, 2018 15m 5s

This week's podcast is a book review of American Ways: A Cultural Guide to the United States. This is an essential resource for anyone wanting to visit or live in the United States.