Speaking American English Podcast

The global pandemic has led many workers around the world to work from home and also to realize the potential of working in different cities than where their companies are based. But there has been a movement of people abandoning office life and their home countries altogether for going on two decades: digital nomads. Today we'll talk about the advantages and disadvantages of not having a home and working around the world. I'll also be sharing some insights from my own experience as one of these strange creatures!

This will be a culture episode about a few popular animals in the U.S. Want to learn more about the culture while improving your English? Book English conversation lessons today! https://italki.com/teacher/6749774

Have you ever wondered why we sometimes use "will" or "going to" or even just the present continuous to talk about the future in English? Today, we'll look a little closer at all the different grammatical structures available for discussing the future.

While you might think of McDonald's as America's best (or worst) culinary representative, the country's most distinctive food is found in the South and Midwest--barbecue. Originally inspired by native peoples' practices of cooking up whole animals over an open fire, it has evolved to high art and a source of pride for many cities and states. We'll look at some of the different kinds of barbecue and whet your appetite for more!

It's a New Year and for many of us, a time to try to make some changes in our lives. However, lots of studies and practical experience tell us that most people don't follow through on the promises they made to themselves, whether it's losing weight, exercising more, or acquiring a new skill. In this episode, we'll talk about how you can create more permanent progress in your life through creating good habits--like studying English every day and listening to this podcast every week!