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➡️ Start improving your English today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about the Academy.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Every month, I like to bring back one of my favorite episodes from the past, and this one is an oldie but a goodie. ❤️ Some longtime listeners might remember my dad, Joe. He first appeared on the pod ...  Show more

The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some potential! Swing -> Swung, Fling -> Flung , Slide -> Slid. Somehow the clump of words I selected led me to one of the most bizarr ...  Show more

The Star-Spangled Banner is the official anthem for the United States, but there are plenty of songs that have become informal American anthems for millions of people. This week, we share three stories from NPR Music's American Anthem series that highlight the origins of songs th ...  Show more

Read the full episode summary Music is a huge part of American culture. Learn some key music expressions in English in this episode.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The National Anthem  Join us today as we learn about how the song "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written and how it became the National Anthem of the United States.

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[E24] Today we talk about the American Flag and how its perception here in the USA has changed dramatically over the last eight years! Learn about shifting views, politics, and culture while learning English automatically! Don't forget to check out the free transcript of today's ...  Show more