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🎙️ What happened after Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech? This episode follows the next chapter: FBI surveillance under J. Edgar Hoover, rising threats, the Birmingham church bombing, and the political fight to end segregation through law. Perfect for English learners around the world, this story teaches American English in context with clear vocabulary support, plus real U.S. history from 1963–1964 (JFK, LBJ, voter registration, and the Civil Rights Act). Great for ESL/EFL learners who want to improve listening, build useful vocabulary, and learn American English for work, travel, and study. 🎧 Also available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🔔 Follow us @LearnEnglishPod: Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/ Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod Take lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387 📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb Affiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc 📜 SOURCES Letter from a Birmingham Jail Text: https://www.csuchico.edu/iege/_assets/documents/susi-letter-from-birmingham-jail.pdf Letter from a Birmingham Jail Reading - Martin Luther King Jr.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATPSht6318o The March On Washington: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQYzHIIQ1O4&t=1385s https://www.nps.gov/places/-letter-from-birmingham-jail.htm 📝 Vocabulary list: 1) activism: actions taken to create social or political change 2) civil rights: basic rights that protect people from unfair treatment by the government 3) surveillance: the act of watching someone closely, often in secret 4) spy on: to secretly watch or gather information about someone 5) legislation: laws that are created or changed by a government 6) discrimination: unfair treatment of people based on race, gender, or other characteristics 7) eulogy: a speech given to honor someone who has died 8) assassination: the killing of an important political or public figure 9) voter registration: the process of signing up to be allowed to vote 10) intimidation: threats or actions meant to scare people into not acting 11) discredit: to damage someone’s reputation so people stop trusting them 12) anonymous: without a name or identity attached ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction — After the Dream Speech 01:26 Setting the Timeline (August 1963) 02:25 FBI Surveillance & J. Edgar Hoover 05:21 Segregation & the Need for New Laws 05:57 Birmingham Church Bombing 08:17 JFK and the Civil Rights Bill 10:54 Voter Registration & Suppression 12:21 Nobel Peace Prize 15:04 Civil Rights Act of 1964 15:45 “Why We Can’t Wait” #LearnEnglish, #AmericanEnglish, #MLK, #USHistory, #EnglishListening, #CivilRights, #esl
Martin Luther King, the FBI, and the Civil Rights Act (1963–64)
Fluency only grows when you spend time thinking, listening, and speaking in English. This short explains why using your native language too much slows down your progress and how to push through discomfort. #learnenglish #esl #americanenglish #englishfluency #languagetips #studyingenglish
Why You Must Feel Uncomfortable to Become Fluent in English
If you are new to English, it can be hard to understand a full lesson in English. This clip explains why having a teacher who speaks your native language can help you learn faster and feel less confused. #learnenglish #esl #englishlearning #languagetips #studyingenglish #englishteacher
Why Beginners Learn English Faster With This Type of Teacher
Many English learners say “oral English,” but Americans never use that phrase. This short shows what native speakers really say instead and how to sound more natural in American English. #learnenglish #americanenglish #esl #englishmistakes #englishspeaking #languagetips
Why Americans Never Say “Oral English”
Not every grammar rule you learn is real English. Some teachers create rules that do not exist in natural American speech. This clip explains why English learners should focus on how people actually speak. #learnenglish #englishgrammar #esl #americanenglish #englishlearning #languagetips
Some English Rules Teachers Teach Are Not Real
Some English learners are taught grammar rules that native speakers never use. In this clip, you’ll learn why words like “thus” and “therefore” are actually interchangeable in American English, even if a teacher says otherwise. #learnenglish #englishmistakes #americanenglish #esl #englishvocabulary #languagetips #englishteacher
Your English Teacher Might Be Teaching You Wrong Rules
Most native English speakers know what sounds right, but they cannot explain why. This short shows the difference between speaking English naturally and studying English grammar rules in school. It helps English learners understand why some teachers explain grammar better than native speakers. #learnenglish #englishgrammar #esl #englishlearning #americanenglish #studytips #englishteacher #languagelearning
Why Native English Speakers Can’t Explain Grammar
🎙️ Do you really need a native English teacher to become fluent? In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we explore the real pros and cons of learning from native and non-native English teachers so you can make the right decision for your goals. Many English learners feel confused about which type of teacher is better, and the truth is that each option has different advantages depending on your level, learning style, and personal needs. You’ll hear when a non-native teacher can actually help you more, why grammar explanations may be clearer, and how shared language backgrounds can make learning easier at the start. You’ll also learn when choosing a native speaker is useful, especially for pronunciation, natural expressions, cultural context, and real-life English. This episode is perfect for B1–B2 English learners who want smart study strategies, better listening practice, and confidence in choosing the right teacher. If you’re investing your time and money in English lessons, this guide will help you avoid common mistakes and learn more effectively. 🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more! 🔔 Follow us @LearnEnglishPod: 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 📝 Vocabulary list: 1) Good fit – Something that matches your needs or situation well. 2) Role model – A person you admire and want to be like. 3) Interchangeable – Two things that can be used in the same way without changing the meaning. 4) Subtle – Not easy to notice or understand right away; very small differences. 5) Clarify – to make something easier to understand 6) Reflect on – To think carefully about something that happened. 7) Overt reliance on - Too much dependence on something that is obvious or not hidden. 8) Absorb – To take in information naturally and quickly. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:23 Pros of Having a Non-Native English Teacher 08:15 Cons of Having a Non-Native English Teacher 18:46 Deciding What's Best #learnenglishpodcast #learnenglish #englishlesson #englishvocabulary #englishlistening #b2english #americanenglish #esl #efl #englishteacher #englishlearningtips
Native vs Non-Native English Teachers: Who Actually Helps You Learn Faster? (B1–B2)
Why does care sound like air in English? In this short pronunciation lesson, learn the R-colored A vowel sound in American English. When the letter A is followed by R, the vowel usually changes to an “air” sound. You’ll hear clear examples like care, bear, dare, and parent so you can recognize this pattern and pronounce these words naturally. Perfect for English learners around the world who want to improve pronunciation, reduce confusion with vowel sounds, and speak with more confidence. #englishpronunciation #englishvowels #learnenglish #americanenglish #speakenglish
Why “Care” Sounds Like “Air” | R-Colored A Explained
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