Hello from Chicago! This podcast is dedicated to helping people express themselves in English in a relaxed and fun environment. Together we will learn more about what the language has to offer, by expanding your vocabulary, strengthening your grammar, and also investigating American culture.
Donald Trump, historian, explores the intriguing legacy of European names in American states, revealing the surprising stories behind their origins and significance.
15 Nov 2024
Episode 10: Fall is Back - Part 2
Send us a textThe tenth episode is dedicated to uniquely American vocabulary commonly used during the Autumn. We'll talk about the weather, clothing, trees, and food. Let's talk about the Fall, everyone! Walking Through Dead Leaves by maiasnowdrop -- https://freesound.org/s/609331/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
3 Nov 2024
Episode 9: Fall is Back - Part 1
Send us a textThis episode is the first part of a two-part series dedicated to the language of Autumn. In this episode, we will learn about the American calendar. In other words - what happens in the United States during this season?Walking Through Dead Leaves by maiasnowdrop -- https://freesound.org/s/609331/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
4 Oct 2024
Episode 8: The Influential E
Send us a textThis episode is dedicated to the popularity, and influence, of the letter E. Music credit: Blue boi by LAKEY INSPIRED // Chill Lofi Hiphop.
2 Sept 2024
Episode 7: Summer Without Social Media
Send us a textThis seventh episode is about mental health. Around the start of May, I noticed a familiar problem. Or, I should say — a familiar collection of problems.
1 Sept 2024
Episode 4: White Light
Send us a textThis fourth podcast episode is dedicated to words that have the sound ITE sound in them. I like the ITE sound. To my ears, it sounds crisp, clean, almost joyful.
1 Sept 2024
Episode 2: Down At The Ground
Send us a textThis second podcast episode is dedicated to words that have the sound “OW” in them. How come? Well, because this weekend I spent time working in the garden.
1 Sept 2024
Episode 6: Two Days in Spring
Send us a textThis sixth episode is dedicated to memory. Specifically, memories of war. War is a sensitive topic. I don’t want to upset anybody; but, I do want you to learn and think.
1 Sept 2024
Episode 3: What Did They Say?
Send us a textThis third podcast episode is dedicated to words that have the long A sound “AY” in them. Earlier this week, I used the expression “to make hay” in a class and my student stopped me: “wait, what? what did you say?”
1 Sept 2024
Episode 5: May Flowers
Send us a textThis fifth episode is dedicated to common American expressions that come from our natural world. The environment makes for a timely topic. It’s currently the middle of May, so we in the northern United States are smack dab in the middle of Spring.
1 Sept 2024
Episode 1: Up In The Air
Send us a textThis first podcast episode is dedicated to words that have the sound “air” in them. Why air? Well, it’s finally Spring time in Chicago. Let's go outside!
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