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Learn English Podcast
Learn English through real stories, history, and culture. The Learn English Podcast helps B1–B2 English learners improve listening comprehension, vocabulary, and cultural understanding through engaging episodes about American history, world events, language, travel, and fascinating true stories.
Each episode uses clear, natural English and provides meaningful context so you can understand new words, learn expressions, and build confidence. You’ll hear English the way native speakers use it—through stories about people, places, and events that shaped the world.
This podcast is perfect for upper-intermediate English learners (B2), independent learners, ESL students, and anyone who wants to learn English naturally without a textbook. Listen at your own pace, follow along with the vocabulary, and enjoy topics ranging from Native American history and U.S. culture to mysteries, science, geography, and everyday English.
🎧 You’ll learn:
• English vocabulary in context
• Listening comprehension strategies
• Real American culture and history
• Clear explanations of challenging words
• Natural English expressions and phrases
New episodes published weekly. Follow the show and keep learning English!
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American English Shadowing Practice: Pronunciation & Accent Training with Real Sentences
🗣️Practice your American English pronunciation with this weekly shadowing exercise. Shadowing is one of the most effective methods for improving your American accent, building natural rhythm, and training your ear to recognize how native speakers actually sound. This episode focuses on real American food vocabulary — root beer, pizza toppings, and Chicago deep dish pizza.
Follow along with the text:
“Root beer is one of the most popular sodas in the United States. Some people say it tastes like medicine. But others say it’s sweet and flavorful.
🎙️Each sentence is modeled clearly at natural speed and then broken down so English learners can repeat, imitate, and shadow at their own pace. The goal is not perfection — it is consistent practice that builds real spoken fluency over time.
Perfect for intermediate English learners at the B1–B2 level who want to improve their American English accent and sound more natural in conversation. A new shadowing practice episode is released every week on the Learn English Podcast, connected to the weekly long-form vocabulary and culture episode. For the full American foods episode, search for Learn English Podcast in your podcast app.
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🗣️Practice your American English pronunciation with this weekly shadowing exercise. Shadowing is one of the most effective methods [...]
April 23, 2026
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🍕 Would you try canned cheese? Corn dogs? Biscuits and gravy? This episode of the Learn English Podcast [...]
April 20, 2026
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🗣️Improve your pronunciation and listening skills with this American English shadowing practice episode from the Learn English Podcast. [...]
April 16, 2026
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🎧Native speakers use phrases like “hard pass,” “hard no,” and “hard out” constantly in everyday American English — [...]
April 13, 2026
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🗣️Improve your pronunciation and listening skills with this American English shadowing practice episode from the Learn English Podcast. [...]
April 9, 2026
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📗You’ve heard of California and New York — but how much do you know about Alabama? This episode [...]
April 6, 2026
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🗣️Shadowing is one of the most effective ways to improve English pronunciation and fluency. In this episode of [...]
April 2, 2026
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🎧 Are you an English learner who wants to read in English but feels overwhelmed by long or [...]
March 30, 2026
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🗣️Learn English with this shadowing practice episode focused on heist vocabulary and natural American English rhythm. Follow along [...]
March 26, 2026
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🎧Robbery, burglary, and heist — do you know the difference? This episode of the Learn English Podcast uses [...]
March 23, 2026
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🗣️This English shadowing practice episode helps intermediate English learners (B1–B2) improve fluency, pronunciation, and listening comprehension in American [...]
March 19, 2026
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🧠This episode of the Learn English Podcast teaches advanced American English vocabulary through six word pairs that use [...]
March 16, 2026
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🗣️Learn English with this American English shadowing practice episode focused on Hollywood and the movie industry. Designed for [...]
March 12, 2026
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🎬 Why did Hollywood become the most famous place in American cinema — and why is the film [...]
March 9, 2026
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🗣️This American English shadowing practice episode is designed for B1–B2 English learners who want to improve pronunciation, fluency, [...]
March 5, 2026
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🎧 Marilyn Monroe is remembered as a symbol — but her real life was far more complex. This [...]
March 2, 2026
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🎧If you want to improve your E vowel sound in American English, this shadowing practice episode is designed [...]
February 27, 2026
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🎙️ Learn American English pronunciation with a focused listening lesson on the letter E. This episode helps English [...]
February 23, 2026
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🎿 This episode explores the true story behind the Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan scandal that shocked the [...]
February 16, 2026
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Modern Dating Slang: Situationship, Soft Launch, Catfish & More | American English Explained (B1–B2)
💌 This episode of the Learn English Podcast teaches modern American English vocabulary through real dating and relationship [...]
February 9, 2026
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🌎This episode of the Learn English Podcast teaches American English vocabulary through the real story of U.S. territories [...]
February 2, 2026
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❄️ This episode of the Learn English Podcast teaches essential American English vocabulary through real winter weather terms. [...]
January 26, 2026
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🎧This episode of the Learn English Podcast teaches American English vocabulary through the story of Martin Luther King [...]
January 19, 2026
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🎙️Does your English teacher need to be a native speaker? It’s one of the most common questions among [...]
January 12, 2026
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🎙️ In this episode, we explore the six different vowel sounds of the letter A in American English. [...]
January 5, 2026
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🎄Did you know that one short story completely changed how Christmas is celebrated around the world? This episode [...]
December 15, 2025
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🎄Phrasal verbs with “give” are everywhere in American English — but most English learners have never been taught [...]
December 8, 2025
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🗺️ What is the Rust Belt? What is the Bible Belt? And what do these regions tell us [...]
December 1, 2025
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🦃 What do Americans actually say at Thanksgiving dinner — and what does it all mean? This episode [...]
November 24, 2025
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🤕 Do you know how to talk about surgery, medical appointments, and recovery in English? This episode of [...]
November 17, 2025
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🪖 During World War II, the United States military used a code that was never broken — and [...]
November 10, 2025
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🏥 Going to the doctor in the United States can be confusing — especially if English is not [...]
November 3, 2025
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🎧 In this episode, we learn English through one of the most dramatic and frightening true stories in [...]
October 27, 2025
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🎃 Get ready for Halloween AND improve your English at the same time! In this episode, you’ll learn [...]
October 20, 2025
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🗣️ There is a sound in American English that most English learners have never been taught — and [...]
October 13, 2025
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📖 One of the most powerful voices in American history — and one of the most banned authors [...]
October 6, 2025
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🎧Do you know what it means when an American says “throw in the towel” or “throw back a [...]
September 29, 2025
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📚 This episode of the Learn English Podcast shares five books that can help improve English through consistent [...]
September 22, 2025
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📉”In this economy?” — You’ve probably heard this phrase, but do you know what it really means? This [...]
September 15, 2025
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🌉Did you know the Golden Gate Bridge isn’t actually golden — and the Hollywood Sign wasn’t always called [...]
September 8, 2025
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⏰ What does a typical day look like for an American teacher — and how do you talk [...]
September 1, 2025
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🏠 Are you apartment hunting — or do you just want to understand what all those words in [...]
August 25, 2025
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🎓In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, one major part of American college culture is explored: Greek [...]
August 18, 2025
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🎯 Do you know all the different ways to use the word GET in English? In this episode [...]
August 4, 2025
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🎸 “Dude, you rock.” — Do you know what that actually means? In this episode of the Learn [...]
July 28, 2025
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😎 This episode of The Learn English Podcast focuses on how to describe hot summer weather in natural, [...]
July 21, 2025
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🗣️Learning how native English speakers use the phrase “I would love to” can make your conversations sound more [...]
July 14, 2025
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🇺🇸 Why do Americans get free refills? Why do servers take your credit card away? And why does [...]
July 8, 2025
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🌮 What’s the best food to eat in Los Angeles — and what does it tell you about [...]
June 30, 2025
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🏥 What do you say when you check into a hospital? What is a copay? What does debilitating [...]
June 23, 2025
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🗺️ Can you pronounce these U.S. city and state names correctly? In this episode of the Learn English [...]
June 2, 2025
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💪 What does it mean to “mess up” your back — and how do Americans talk about pain [...]
May 26, 2025
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🧑🚒 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will learn about a surprising real-life program in [...]
May 19, 2025
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🎉Have you seen prom in movies and TV shows — but wondered what it’s actually like in real [...]
May 12, 2025
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🚫Some of the biggest mistakes English learners make have nothing to do with grammar. They are habits — [...]
May 5, 2025
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🎙️”If I were you, I would…” — native speakers use this phrase all the time to give advice [...]
April 28, 2025
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🕰️ In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you’ll explore the Roaring 20s — one of the [...]
April 14, 2025
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🔥In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will explore why wildfires are so common in California [...]
March 31, 2025
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🏀This episode of the Learn English Podcast teaches American English vocabulary through the real story of March Madness [...]
March 24, 2025
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🗣️In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will learn how to use ChatGPT to improve your [...]
March 3, 2025
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🎙️Ever wondered what it really means when someone says you are “getting on their nerves” or that you [...]
February 24, 2025
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💵 In this special President’s Day episode of the Learn English Podcast, you’ll explore why certain U.S. presidents [...]
February 17, 2025
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💖Valentine’s Day is coming up, and in this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you’ll learn how to [...]
February 10, 2025
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📱If you’re looking for free and effective ways to learn English, this episode is for you. Today, I [...]
February 3, 2025
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🎙️In this episode of The Learn English Podcast, we continue the story of Martin Luther King Jr. by [...]
January 20, 2025
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🚀If one of your goals is to improve your English, this episode gives you a clear study method [...]
January 6, 2025
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🛩️ In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will hear one of the most important American [...]
December 16, 2024
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🌒In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will improve your listening skills and build real-life English [...]
December 9, 2024
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🌀In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will learn about some of the most confusing plural [...]
December 2, 2024
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🦃In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will learn how Americans celebrate Thanksgiving and why it [...]
November 25, 2024
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🗣️In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will discover six powerful English vocabulary words that can [...]
November 18, 2024
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🎖️ In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will learn the meaning and history of the [...]
November 11, 2024
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🗳️ How does the United States choose its President if the person with the most votes doesn’t always [...]
November 4, 2024
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🕯️Halloween is one of the biggest cultural holidays in the United States, and one of the darkest stories [...]
October 28, 2024
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👻 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will discover six scary and spooky podcasts in [...]
October 21, 2024
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🧠 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you’ll focus on common English idioms that use the [...]
October 14, 2024
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📕 Learn English through reading with this intermediate B1–B2 episode for ESL and EFL English learners. The episode [...]
October 7, 2024
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🏄♀️ Learn California slang and real American English vocabulary in this intermediate episode for ESL/EFL English learners around [...]
September 30, 2024
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⏳ Are you stuck at the intermediate level of English and feel like you’re not improving, no matter [...]
September 23, 2024
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🎧 Are American high schools really like the movies? In this episode, I share my real experience as [...]
September 16, 2024
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🌅 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will explore the history, culture, and identity of [...]
September 9, 2024
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✨ This week we celebrate one year of the Learn English Podcast, and I’m sharing the most important [...]
September 2, 2024
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🗣️ This episode focuses on 10 of the hardest English words to pronounce, especially for learners who want [...]
August 26, 2024
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📚 School idioms are everywhere in American English, even when you’re not talking about school. In this episode, [...]
August 19, 2024
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📽️Travel and language learning are a perfect match, and in this episode, we explore five travel-themed films that [...]
July 11, 2024
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🇺🇸 It’s Independence Day week in the United States, and today’s episode takes a deep dive into the [...]
July 1, 2024
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🗣️ Phrasal verbs are one of the most confusing parts of learning English, but understanding them is essential [...]
June 24, 2024
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🛫 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, practice your listening comprehension through a real travel story [...]
June 12, 2024
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💡 What if improving English didn’t require more study — just better daily habits? In this episode, we [...]
June 4, 2024
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🏋️♀️ Today we explore useful English vocabulary for talking about exercise, health, and fitness. You’ll hear how native [...]
May 27, 2024
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⚾ Today we’re learning some of the most common baseball-based idioms in American English. From ballpark figure to [...]
May 13, 2024
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🎓 It’s graduation season in the United States, which makes it the perfect time to learn how American [...]
May 6, 2024
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⏳ Are you confused about how to talk about time in English? Maybe you’re not sure when to [...]
April 29, 2024
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🌍 In this episode, we explore the history behind Earth Day, how it became an international event, and [...]
April 22, 2024
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📅 This episode teaches you how Americans really talk about dates, days of the week, and time. You’ll [...]
April 15, 2024
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🗣 Feeling ignored is frustrating, but knowing the right English phrases helps you express it clearly. In this [...]
April 8, 2024
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📖 In this episode, we explore how reading helps you learn English naturally through input, vocabulary exposure, and [...]
April 1, 2024
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💡 English has challenges, but it also has many features that make it easier than people think. In [...]
March 25, 2024
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🗣️ English is full of phrasal verbs, and “blow” is one of the trickiest. In this lesson, we [...]
March 18, 2024
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⏳ Twice a year, millions of Americans change their clocks — but not every state does. This episode [...]
March 11, 2024
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🍿 Movies can be an excellent source of English input, especially when performances are powerful and memorable. This [...]
March 4, 2024
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🗓️ What makes 2024 a leap year? Why does February sometimes have 29 days instead of 28? This [...]
February 26, 2024
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🎥 Movies can transform language learning — especially when they tell important stories. This episode features five films [...]
February 19, 2024
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💕 Valentine’s Day is known around the world, but how did it begin? In this episode, listeners explore [...]
February 12, 2024
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🗓️ Black History Month is a time to honor the stories, contributions, and resilience of Black Americans. In [...]
February 5, 2024
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😷 Learn natural English vocabulary for illness, symptoms, and feeling sick. In this episode, you’ll hear the phrases [...]
January 29, 2024
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🌧️ Learn English with real American vocabulary in context. This episode teaches weather words and rain vocabulary for [...]
January 22, 2024
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🗓️ Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a deep-context English learning episode focused on U.S. history, culture, [...]
January 15, 2024
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🇺🇸 American English isn’t one language — it’s many voices, accents, and regional words. In this episode, learners [...]
January 8, 2024
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✨ A new year brings new goals — especially for English learners. This episode dives into how New [...]
January 1, 2024
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🎄This episode explores American Christmas traditions through simple storytelling and natural vocabulary. Listeners learn how families decorate their [...]
December 18, 2023
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🎅 This episode shares five classic Christmas movies that help English learners improve vocabulary, listening skills, and cultural [...]
December 11, 2023
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🎅 This episode teaches useful Christmas vocabulary heard throughout December in American culture, from common greetings to holiday [...]
December 4, 2023
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🦃 Thanksgiving in the United States isn’t just about eating turkey — it also shows up in everyday [...]
November 27, 2023
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🦃 This episode explores traditional Thanksgiving foods in the United States and explains how each dish became part [...]
November 20, 2023
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☕Learn English through American culture by discovering popular seasonal drinks in the United States. This episode helps English [...]
November 13, 2023
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🎖️ Why is Veterans Day always on November 11? This episode explains the origin of the holiday, how [...]
November 6, 2023
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🎃 This episode explains how Halloween is celebrated in the United States and why it has become one [...]
October 31, 2023
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🧟♂️ In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, listeners explore five classic Halloween movies that can help [...]
October 23, 2023
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🧠 Motivation is one of the most important parts of language learning—especially when progress feels slow. This episode [...]
October 16, 2023
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🌡️ Learn American English in context with an episode about the metric system in the United States. Great [...]
October 9, 2023
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💬Americans love the word “dude”—but it doesn’t always mean the same thing. In this B2 English episode of [...]
October 2, 2023
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📅 Why do so many Americans skip vacations? In this episode, listeners learn how U.S. work culture influences [...]
September 25, 2023
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🏫 This episode explains when the school year starts in the United States and why many students return [...]
September 18, 2023
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⏳ Many English learners reach a point where progress feels slow — the intermediate plateau. This episode explains [...]
September 12, 2023
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🚀Welcome to the first episode of the Learn English podcast! This episode explains why learning English in context [...]
September 4, 2023
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