Learn English Podcast
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🎉 It’s Prom Season! In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we’re talking about a fun and exciting part of American school life — school dances! Have you ever seen those iconic prom scenes in movies and TV shows and wondered what they’re really like? We’ll explore this important part of American teenage culture, focusing on the biggest dance of them all: prom, which happens every spring – just like right now!
💃 We’ll be looking closely at the specific words and phrases people use when talking about these dances. From the different types of dances throughout the school year, like Homecoming and Winter Formal, to the traditions like asking someone to prom, you’ll learn essential vocabulary in a real-life context. The episode is packed with authentic vocabulary and examples that will help you understand American teenage culture.
📸 Plus, we’ll have some fun discussing what Hollywood gets right – and wrong – about these memorable occasions. Do students really vote for a prom king and queen? Are the dances always in a school gym? Do teachers really come and watch the students? We’ll also recommendations for movies and TV shows that depict school dances, giving you a visual reference to complement the podcast.
🎧 This episode is full of useful vocabulary, cultural insights, and real-life examples to help you build your English naturally. Don’t forget to check the episode description for the full vocabulary list. If you want to understand American culture and speak more confidently, this episode is for you!
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Episode on American Schools: https://youtu.be/zRGOPQXTXms
📝 Vocabulary list:
1) Prom season: The time of year when high school prom dances typically occur.
2) Middle School: The school years between elementary and high school.
3) Homecoming: A dance held in the fall, often for alumni to visit.
4) Winter formal: A formal dance held in the winter.
5) Boutonniere: A small floral decoration worn by men on their jacket.
6) Corsage: A floral piece worn by women, often on the wrist.
7) Going stag: Attending without a date.
8) King or queen of the dance: Students elected as the most popular.
9) Pep rally: A school gathering to build enthusiasm, often before a sports event.
10) Promposal: a creative or elaborate way of asking someone to prom
11) Sadie Hawkins: A dance where girls traditionally ask boys.
12) Entire point: The main purpose
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Hello, I am Dr. C.
Melissa Cartagena, aka Dr. C, is a TESOL certified English teacher from the United States who has been teaching English online to non-native speakers since 2021. She had her own language journey that showed her the value of comprehensible input while learning a language. Dr. C took Spanish in high school, but could barely even introduce herself even though she received “A’s” in her Spanish classes. After a decade of trying and failing to learn Spanish using expensive software and apps, she decided to find the most effective way to learn a language.
Her search led her to theories of Steve Kaufmann and Stephen Krashen, both of whom argue that comprehensible input, such as listening and reading, as the key to fluency. Comprehensible input and hearing a language in context is how we all learn our first language as children. Using their method, she was able to learn more Spanish in two months than she had in the previous decade. Invigorated by her success, she became certified to teach English and started giving classes online to help others who were on their own language journey.
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🎉 It’s Prom Season! In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we’re talking about a fun and exciting part of American school life — school dances! Have you ever seen those iconic prom scenes in movies and TV shows and wondered what they’re really like? We’ll explore this important part of American teenage culture, focusing on the biggest dance of them all: prom, which happens every spring – just like right now!
💃 We’ll be looking closely at the specific words and phrases people use when talking about these dances. From the different types of dances throughout the school year, like Homecoming and Winter Formal, to the traditions like asking someone to prom, you’ll learn essential vocabulary in a real-life context. The episode is packed with authentic vocabulary and examples that will help you understand American teenage culture.
📸 Plus, we’ll have some fun discussing what Hollywood gets right – and wrong – about these memorable occasions. Do students really vote for a prom king and queen? Are the dances always in a school gym? Do teachers really come and watch the students? We’ll also recommendations for movies and TV shows that depict school dances, giving you a visual reference to complement the podcast.
🎧 This episode is full of useful vocabulary, cultural insights, and real-life examples to help you build your English naturally. Don’t forget to check the episode description for the full vocabulary list. If you want to understand American culture and speak more confidently, this episode is for you!
🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:
Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/
Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod
📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb
Affiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc
Episode on American Schools: https://youtu.be/zRGOPQXTXms
📝 Vocabulary list:
1) Prom season: The time of year when high school prom dances typically occur.
2) Middle School: The school years between elementary and high school.
3) Homecoming: A dance held in the fall, often for alumni to visit.
4) Winter formal: A formal dance held in the winter.
5) Boutonniere: A small floral decoration worn by men on their jacket.
6) Corsage: A floral piece worn by women, often on the wrist.
7) Going stag: Attending without a date.
8) King or queen of the dance: Students elected as the most popular.
9) Pep rally: A school gathering to build enthusiasm, often before a sports event.
10) Promposal: a creative or elaborate way of asking someone to prom
11) Sadie Hawkins: A dance where girls traditionally ask boys.
12) Entire point: The main purpose