154.2 - The Boston Tea Party + U.S. Independence from Britain

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202.2. Irregular Verbs with Bonnie and Clyde

Who doesn’t love a good crime story from the 1930s? Add romance, fast cars, and a nation in chaos
 and you’ve got Bonnie and Clyde. In this episode, I share a simplified, learner-friendly version of their true story—set during the Great Depression—and pack it with irregular verbs ...  Show more

202 - Expression: A Shot in the Dark

In today’s episode, we break down the common English expression “a shot in the dark,” which describes taking a guess or making an attempt with little to no information. You’ll hear where the idiom comes from, how people from the U.S. use it, and three real-life examples—from kids ...  Show more

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