176.2 - English Story: Irregular Verbs with T...

Every year when I go to the beach, I have the same thought: Are there sharks out there in that dark water? It's not an irrational fear. Years ago, a student at my university, Lucas Ransom, was surfing off the California coast when a great white shark attacked him. I didn't know h ...  Show more

While watching soccer matches in Brazil, I quickly realized I had no idea how to comment on a game in Portuguese. There were so many moments when I wanted to yell at the TV along with everyone else, but I needed an entire Portuguese lesson just to keep up! I figured the same thin ...  Show more

The 1889 World’s Fair in Paris dazzles attendees with the Eiffel Tower. So, when plans begin for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, the mandate is clear: beat the Tower. America’s architects and engineers compete to win the job – but every proposal they submit is more outlandish a ...  Show more

In this episode, join a fictional family as they tour the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago. There families from all over the world came to marvel at the wonders of the modern age. What it might have been like for a family exploring the awe-inspiring exhibits, thril ...  Show more

Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Ferris wheels are secretly incredibly fascinating.

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Roll up, roll up, ladies and gentlemen! Come join us at the funfair and the circus and improve your English vocabulary. Shownotes and more podcasts to improve your English at: http://www.inglespodcast.com/    Las notas del episodio y más podcasts para mejorar tu ingles están en: h ...  Show more