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Shana Thompson
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001 - Expression: Jog Your Memory / The Barkley Marathons
American English Podcast
03/20/19 • 25 min
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression JOG YOUR MEMORY like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is about the BARKLEY MARATHONS.
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152 - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Halloween Special)
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10/12/23 • 26 min
Sleepy Hollow is a quaint village nestled in the Hudson Valley, in New York. There, many many years ago a peculiar schoolteacher named Ichabod Crane gets wrapped up in the spooky legend of the Headless Horseman.
Today you’ll hear “the Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and learn about the heart-pounding events that took place on one fateful Halloween night. It’s a story of love, rivalry, and the supernatural and I’ve simplified it for intermediate and advanced English learners. Get ready for some excitement and some suspense, you're about to hear a story that has been passed down from generation to generation for over 200 years.
Cheat Sheet
eerie = unsettling; haunting
vengeful = eager to take revenge
peculiar = strange
stout = plump; robust
jovial = happy
lanky = skinny
smitten = infatuated
brawny = muscular
spine-chilling = frightening
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Trailer: American English Podcast
American English Podcast
02/02/19 • 2 min
Hi! My name is Shana and I'm a native English speaker from California. Over the past 10 years, I've been teaching American English to learners like you.
On this show, I teach intermediate to advanced English through stories. You'll dive into the lives of fascinating Americans like Walt Disney and Stan Lee, you'll hear about big events and holidays, the birth of businesses and tech and even wild stories like the Discovery of Bigfoot or the Blue People of Kentucky. I want you walk away from this podcast with a pocketful of topics and stories to retell at a U.S. dinner party.
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107 - Expression: The Coast is Clear / The Great Escape from Alcatraz
American English Podcast
09/27/21 • 33 min
In today's episode, you'll learn how to use the common expression: The Coast Is Clear. You'll get to practice pronunciation and hear a joke as well. The fun fact in this episode is all about Alcatraz, an island or prison, I should say - former prison - off the coast of San Francisco, which housed some of the United States's most infamous criminals from 1934 until 1963.
One former resident you may know of is Al Capone, the American gangster / mobster, you can say, also known by the nicknames Public Enemy #1 and, of course, Scarface.
Alcatraz is a fascinating place for its complex history and twisted stories. And today you're going to hear one of them; the story of how three men managed to escape what was considered the most secure prison at the time. This story baffles historians even today, and the U.S. government still has no idea what happened to the three men. In fact, it is the longest manhunt in U.S. history.
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111 - Chats with Shana: A Vacation in Hawaii
American English Podcast
12/07/21 • 29 min
Want to go on a vacation to Hawaii? In this episode, I speak about our recent trip to Oahu - the most visited and populous island in the archipelago. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union and in this episode I give you a general overview of the islands and what you can do as a tourist there.
Why do people from other states go there so often? Find out why.
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176.2 - English Story: Irregular Verbs with The Ferris Wheel
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11/28/24 • 35 min
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In this episode, we’re taking a ride through the fascinating history of the Ferris wheel while learning some tricky irregular verbs along the way! Together, we’ll explore how this iconic amusement ride came to life as a bold attempt to rival the Eiffel Tower at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
Practice the terms, hear them in a variety of contexts and then take a quiz to test what you've learned! At the very end, we'll go through fun facts about the Ferris Wheel. Did you know the original Ferris wheel was dynamited? Or that Ain Dubai is the tallest Ferris wheel in the world, standing at a jaw-dropping 820 feet?
So, let’s ride through history, learn some grammar, and have a little fun together. Let’s do it! 🎡
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174 - 5-Minute English: Swimming
American English Podcast
10/24/24 • 28 min
Today, we’re diving into the topic of swimming. Whether you’re someone who loves the water or maybe you're a bit nervous around it, swimming is a great activity to talk about because it evokes very specific memories. The more memories we can recall, the easier it is to chat!
Just thinking about this topic reminds me of so many wonderful times at the pool. Today, I’ll share these stories; they’ll be used as a canvas to introduce words, expressions and collocations related to the topic of swimming. My goal is for you to walk away from this lesson feeling ready to talk to a native speaker about your experiences in the pool!
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176 - Expression: What Goes Around Comes Around
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11/19/24 • 17 min
Hello and welcome to today’s episode! 🌟 Today, we’re diving into a popular expression in English: What goes around comes around.
It’s a phrase you’ve probably heard in movies, TV shows, or even in real life, but what does it really mean? And how can you use it in your everyday conversations?
We’ve got a fun-packed lesson for you! First, we’ll break down the meaning of this expression, and to get us laughing, I’ll share a little joke. Then, we’ll explore some real-life examples so you can see how it fits into different situations, from friendships to the workplace.
At the end, we’ll do a pronunciation exercise and a tongue twister about Ferris Wheels! Stay tuned for next week’s episode when we learn all about the origin of the Ferris Wheel.
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002 - Expression: Blow Your Mind / Amazon Go Stores
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03/20/19 • 21 min
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression BLOW YOUR MIND like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about THE AMAZON GO STORES.
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173.3 - The Trail of Tears: The Tragic Story of Native American Removal
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10/08/24 • 24 min
The Trail of Tears is one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history, and it's a story that can only be understood by evaluating how the relationship between Native Americans and white settlers evolved over time. What happened? What caused so much tension between the groups? What led to the forced removal of thousands of Native Americans from their homeland? Listen to today's episode and find out.
By understanding historical context, you'll better understand modern political discussions between native tribes and the United States.
Disclaimer: I'm not Native American, so creating this episode made me anxious. It's very important to me that everything I say is culturally sensitive and accurate. If you are a native, please know that I would love to talk to you! Write to me on Instagram @americanenglishpodcast, and don't hesitate to tell me your thoughts.
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FAQ
How many episodes does American English Podcast have?
American English Podcast currently has 254 episodes available.
What topics does American English Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Language Learning, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on American English Podcast?
The episode title '001 - Expression: Jog Your Memory / The Barkley Marathons' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on American English Podcast?
The average episode length on American English Podcast is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of American English Podcast released?
Episodes of American English Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 15 hours.
When was the first episode of American English Podcast?
The first episode of American English Podcast was released on Feb 2, 2019.
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