In this episode, Iâm joined by my husband, Lucas, for another Preposition Partyâa casual, conversation-based way to learn common verb + preposition combinations in American English. Youâ...
Who doesnât love a good crime story from the 1930s? Add romance, fast cars, and a nation in chaos⊠and youâve got Bonnie and Clyde. In this episode, I share a simplified, learner-friendly v...
In todayâs episode, we break down the common English expression âa shot in the dark,â which describes taking a guess or making an attempt with little to no information. Youâll hear where ...
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. đIn other words, turn a bad situation into a good one! Thatâs my new motto, and in this episode youâll hear how we turned a full hour of tears at the Orl...
Can you believe it? Weâve made it to Episode 200! đ„ł In this milestone episode, I look back on everything weâve done together in Season 4 (Episodes 151â200). From expressions that ma...
In this Five Minute English feature, we dive into one of Americaâs most beloved seasons: fall (also known as autumn). From pumpkin spice and cozy sweaters to apple orchards and ...
Ever get confused between âapply toâ and âapply forâ? Or wonder whether to say âargue aboutâ or âargue overâ? In todayâs episode, we break down these common English combinations with quick, simple ...
What happens when youâre attacked by a grizzly bear, left for dead, and forced to crawl nearly 200 miles to survive? Thatâs the true story, or perhaps just the legend, of Hugh Glass, a 19th-century...
Have you ever succeeded when no one thought you could? Thatâs what it means to do something against all odds. In todayâs episode, Shana begins with a bear story from her front yard in Ashevill...
Think youâve mastered English prepositions? Think again. In this episode, I sit down with my husband Lucas (an advanced English speaker) to tackle 5 prepositions even fluent speakers still get...
In today's episode, youâll hear the incredible story of a man named Larry Walters, or "Lawn Chair" Larry, who bought over 40 weather balloons, attached them to a lawn chair in his backyard and flew...
In this wild episode, we dive deep into the Burmese python invasion in Floridaâs Everglades, which is one of the most unexpected and dramatic ecological crises in U.S. history. It all started with...
Ever heard someone say, âDonât have a hissy fitâ? In this episode, we break down this funny, very Southern expression that describes a dramatic overreaction (think tantrum, or an overreaction). You...
Yesterday at the library with my girls, a lightbulb went off in my head đĄâfables arenât just great for kids... theyâre perfect for English learners too! This week on the podcast, weâre diving into...
Brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at better help.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self. Ever wondered what life is like in the middle of the U...
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self. In this immersive summer episode, you'll escape to...
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self. In this casual Chats with Shana episode,...
You may be wondering: Whatâs the difference between a buffalo and a bison? That was the first question I had when researching this topic. And the answer isâwell, a lot. Despite being from...
In this episode, learn the meaning, origin, and everyday use of the expression âto stand oneâs ground.â As usual, the lesson will begin with a joke (this one's a pun!). Then we'll dive into ...
It helps you make your oatmeal in 90 seconds and reheat your pizza in 30. Some of you love it; others are skeptical, with concerns it might cause brain damage. What am I talking about? Microwaves, ...
