174 - 5-Minute English: Swimming

After seven years of being glued to my kids, I finally packed a bag and took a trip on my own. In this Chat with Shana episode, I take you back to my backpacking days in Europe: hostels, grocery store picnics, and one very loud night in Amsterdam. Then I tell you about my recent ...  Show more

📖 Need help following along? Read the transcript + vocabulary explanations while you listen! In this episode, we're diving into the dark and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe, one of the most famous writers in the U.S. First, I'll introduce you to Gothic literature, a genre kn ...  Show more

We talk about the history of swimming and teach you related vocabulary along the way. 

Learn how to talk about swimming in English. 

In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast, Rich, Jack and Rowan go for a swim. The language focus is on words and phrases connected to swimming and swimming pools. In this week's task, we want you to tell us about your experience of swimming and give a Premier Skills English ...  Show more