066 - 5-Minute English: American Barbecue

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

Today's English expression and dialog: Americana Baseball, hotdogs and apple pie. Things that represent Americana! Right—specifically the US! My turn: beer, sausage and lederhosen! GET FREE LESSONS: DailyDictationMembers@gmail.com Say, "Free lessons, CS!" Subscribe on iTunes and ...  Show more

Today, I decided to do a more casual and relaxed episode since I'm still a bit ill at the time of recording. I discuss my own experiences of the USA and some of the culture shocks I had during my 3-week trip there. I discuss these differences from my own point of view and how thi ...  Show more

Guess what! This lesson is all about conversational phrases in American English. And maybe you’re wondering…can I find a lesson like this in a book? Not exactly. “How come?,”you may ask. How come indeed. Let’s check it out.For this English lesson, I’m going to show you how to sou ...  Show more