American English Podcast

The American English Podcast teaches the language and culture of the United States. Through common e

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In today's episode, we'll begin by going through the commentary you guys made on Culture Shock in th

In this Chats with Shana episode, I'm going to reflect on various aspects of US culture. Although I

One of the most popular films of 1997 was by far “ Titanic.” It won 11 Academy Awards! If you saw th

Life can't possibly get worse! You've lost your job, you have no money, and then to top it off, your

My grandma permanently moved to the United States from Spain in the 1950s and the only way she could

Illinois is situated in the heart of the American Midwest, and it's known as the "Prairie State" bec

I know, I know, 99% of you are saying what in the world is that? What in the world is a reduplicatio

You've seen it, right? The long cereal aisles in a U.S. supermarket? Crammed from top to bottom with

You're sitting on the couch and your significant other is too far from you. Want them to cuddle up n

Last month, my family and I moved into a new home. In English, it's what we'd call a fixer upper; it

Moving across the United States is a significant event that brings with it a mix of excitement and c

Every January, as the clock strikes midnight and the New Year unfolds, millions of people around the

This lesson has two parts. In part one, you'll learn the common English expression "to get the ball

Today you’ll learn 10-Must Know Oxymorons to avoid confusion in conversation and the canvas for intr

Earlier this year, I asked some friends and family members if they could write a short story about t

Boston is situated in present-day Massachusetts, right on the northern Atlantic coastline.  It’s pic

This lesson has two parts. In part one, you'll learn the common English expression "my cup of tea" y

Every year, more and more people buy clothes online, but today, you are heading to the mall with you

Sleepy Hollow is a quaint village nestled in the Hudson Valley, in New York. There, many many years

Moose are majestic creatures and an iconic symbol of wilderness in North America. They inhabit many