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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 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