American English Podcast
Episodes
047 - Expression: Hit Or Miss / The National Anthem ("The Star-Spangled Banner")
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone! This week's episode is all about THE NATIONAL ANTHEM of the United States which is called THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER. We will go through th...
046 - Chats with Shana: A Cultural Trip Through Florida
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I talk to you from Miami, Florida where we have spent the past 2.5 weeks enjoying the warm weather, tropical fruit and latin c...
045 - Expression: To Put Someone On A Pedestal / Groundhog's Day
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode #45, I teach you how to use the expression TO PUT SOMEONE ON A PEDESTAL like a native speaker from the States. I also talk about GROUNDHOG'...
044 - Driving in the U.S.: Vocabulary and Rules (with special guests Joe and Mara)
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone! This week's episode is all about Driving in the U.S. and it's a little bit longer this week because there's simply so much information to...
043 - Interview with My Dad: Living and Working in Alaska
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 43, we talk to my dad about what it's like to live and work in Alaska. During the conversation we talk about wildlife, outdoor sports and h...
042 - Expression: To Drop the Ball / Why do we drop a ball at Times Square on New Years?
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, I'll teach you how to use the expression TO DROP THE BALL like a native speaker from the United States. The fun fact o...
041 - American English Slang with Liz Johnson
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode #41, my good friend Liz Johnson and I planned on talking about 10 AMERICAN ENGLISH SLANG WORDS that we use on a daily basis. After all is s...
040 - Chats with Shana: December Days
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, I speak casually to you about our first week in December. Within the multiple mini stories, you'll hear irregular past...
039 - Expression: A Blessing in Disguise / SantaCon
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, I'll teach you how to use the expression A BLESSING IN DISGUISE like a native speaker from the United States. The fun ...
038 - The Green Card: Our Experience, Tips and More
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of the American English Podcast, Lucas and I talk about our experience getting his GREEN CARD. Yes, it was approved, finally! We go th...
037 - Expression: To Quit Cold Turkey / Thanksgiving in the U.S.
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will learn about THANKSGIVING IN THE US and how to use the English Expression TO QUIT COLD TURKEY like a native speaker. Friends ...
036 - Our Story: Dating, Engagement and Marriage
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On Wednesday, November 13th, Lucas (my husband) and I will have his green card interview. A green card, is a physical card you receive from the U.S. g...
035 - Expression: The Last Straw / The Story of Coca-Cola
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will learn about THE STORY OF COCA-COLA and how to use the English Expression THE LAST STRAW like a native speaker. **Premium Con...
034 - Expression: To Have A Few Screws Loose / The Winchester Mystery House
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will learn about THE WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE and how to use the English Expression TO HAVE A FEW SCREWS LOOSE like a native spea...
033 - A Classic Scary Story For Halloween
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 33, I tell two more interesting facts I've learned about Halloween since Episode 31 (which was the Halloween Special) AND I tell you a scar...
032 - Expression: To Wing It / Bald Eagles (Our National Emblem)
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn about BALD EAGLES and how to use the English Expression TO WING IT like a native speaker. **Premium Content** (formerly...
031 - Halloween Special: Interview with Liz Johnson
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will learn a brief history of Halloween and about HALLOWEEN CULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES leading up to the 31st of October and on ...
030 - Expression: In the Loop / The Hyperloop
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about THE HYPERLOOP (new type of transportation) and teach you to ...
029 - Expression: To Carve in Stone / Mount Rushmore and The Crazy Horse Memorial
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about MOUNT RUSHMORE and THE CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL and teach you to...
028 - Expression: To Give Your Two Cents / Tipping Culture in the U.S.
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about TIPPING CULTURE IN THE U.S. and WHERE IT CAME FROM and teach...
027 - Expression: To Bite Off More Than You Can Chew / The Donner Party
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about THE DONNER PARTY and teach you to use the expression TO BITE...
026 - Interview with Dana: 25 Facts About Canada
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk with Dana from the Can Learn English Podcast about CANADA. We disc...
025 - Chats with Shana: The County Fair
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about COUNTY FAIRS and teach you about THE DEMOLITION DERBY at my ...
024 - Expression: Spill the Beans / 3 Major Oil Spills off of U.S. Coasts
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about OIL SPILLS OFF THE COAST OF THE U.S. and teach you to use th...
023 - Interview with a Hairstylist: Sonia Murray
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn all about hair, haircuts and hairstyles with my aunt, Sonia Murray. She is a hairstylist. See the YouTube video that cor...
022 - Expression: By the Book / Project Gutenberg
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I talk about PROJECT GUTENBERG and teach you to use the expression BY THE...
021: Chats with Shana: Trip to the Avenue of the Giants
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about my trip to the AVENUE OF THE GIANTS, the area of the massive COASTAL REDWOOD TREES in California. **Premium Content** (formerly ...
020 - Expression: To Play With Fire / Burning Man Festival
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TO PLAY WITH FIRE like a native speaker...
019 - Expression: To Have Foot-In-Mouth Disease / The Discovery of Bigfoot
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TO HAVE FOOT-IN-MOUTH DISEASE like a na...
018 - Expression: Take a Rain Check / How to use Fahrenheit and WHY?
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TAKE A RAIN CHECK like a native speaker...
017 - Chats with Shana: About Me, the Podcast and Gardening
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of some bonus episodes I've decided to add about me, my thoughts and plans for the podcast.**Premium Content** (formerly called the ...
016 - Expression: Give an Inch, Take a Mile / The Metric System in the U.S.
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression GIVE AN INCH, TAKE A MILE like a native...
015 - Expression: Piece of Cake / The Happy Birthday Song
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression PIECE OF CAKE like a native speaker. Fo...
013 - Expression: To Get The Hang of It / The Salem Witch Trials
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TO GET THE HANG OF IT like a native spe...
012 - Expression: It's Not Rocket Science / NASA Space Exploration
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE like a native s...
011 - Expression: To Show Your True Colors / The American Flag
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS like a native spe...
010 - Expression: Bear With Me / Bears in the U.S.
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression BEAR WITH ME like a native speaker. You...
009 - Expression: From Rags to Riches / The California Gold Rush
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression FROM RAGS TO RICHES like a native speak...
008 - Expression: Hit The Hay / The Amish Communities
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression HIT THE HAY like a native speaker. The ...
007 - Expression: Walk All Over You / Internships in the U.S.
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression WALK ALL OVER YOU like a native speaker...
006 - Expression: A Taste of Your Own Medicine / Henrietta Lacks
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression A TASTE OF YOUR OWN MEDICINE like a nat...
005 - Expression: Cut Corners / University Admissions Scandal
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression CUT CORNERS like a native speaker. The ...
004 - Expression: Get Over It / Yosemite + Hiking Half Dome
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the expression “get over it” like a native speaker and hear an inspiring story about Yosemite National ...
003 - Expression: Cut the Cheese / Pizza + Italian Immigration
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the funny expression “cut the cheese” like a native speaker and discover how Italian immigrants helped ...
002 - Expression: Blow Your Mind / Amazon Go Stores
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the expression “blow your mind” like a native speaker, and we’ll also talk about something that m...
001 - Expression: Jog Your Memory / The Barkley Marathons
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the expression “to jog your memory” like a native speaker, and we’ll also talk about cultural stor...
Trailer: American English Podcast
02 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hi! My name is Shana and I'm a native English speaker from California. Over the past 10 years, I've been teaching American English to learners like ...