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🎨 The Art of Being Useful

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is an important realization I've made as I've gotten older. You might relate to it!

🏟️ Translation Arena (#18)

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again! The theme of this week's translations? The difference between Simple Past and Present Perfect!

🧠 How to Let Your Brain Relax

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If we don't slow down every now and then our brains might explode... 💥

🗣️ Fluency is NOT Perfection

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let's clarify something important: Fluency is a lot more achievable than you might think...

🍗 5 American Foods You Should Try

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me share FIVE American foods that I think you should try!

☀️ Your Mood is the Weather

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a life lesson that has always helped me. It might help you too...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#17)

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Translation Arena! And today's theme: Special Sentence Constructions...

🌍 What's it Like to Live Abroad?

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I've lived abroad in many places for many years. Here's my brief summary of what that's like...

🔎 My Creative Process

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a guy who creates a lot of stuff, what is my process? How can I keep the ideas flowing? Well, it's not easy, but let me share a couple methods ...

😲 When My Dad First Heard Me Speak Italian

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How did my dad react when he heard me speak Italian for the first time? It was a priceless reaction and moment for me! I'll talk about it in today...

🌄 The Forgotten States of the US

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Understandably, only certain parts of the US are well known. But is there anything else to discover? In today's episode I want to share some forgo...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#16)

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again! The theme of this week's arena: 2nd Conditional Sentences... Good luck!

🤵🏻‍♂️ Do You Care What People Think About You?

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've always been told not to care about what others think. But is that always good advice?

🍝 The Power of Family Dinner

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is something I love about Italian traditions, and I think it's very important too...

🧠 How Language Learning Opens Your Mind

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the true beauty and gift of learning a language...

✈️ The 5 Most Visited Cities Worldwide

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you had to guess, what would you say the most visited cities in the world are? Do you have a Top 5? Well, here's the answer...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#15)

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Translation Arena is back again! And the theme of today's sentences is: Irregular Plurals...

📝 Do English Exercises Really Help?

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I want to share my opinion on the art of learning a language. What works and what doesn't? Let me share my thoughts...

📽️ Is "Binge-Watching" a Thing of the Past?

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to streaming services like "Netflix", have we changed the way we watch TV?

🌏 The Most Common Languages in the World

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the top 10 languages in the world by number of speakers? Any guesses? Let's talk about it...

🍷 What I've Learned About Italian Culture

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here are a few things that stood out to me during my trip to Italy recently...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#14)

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Translation Arena is back again for round 14! This week's theme: Phrasal verbs with "up"...

🙅🏻‍♂️ NO New Year's Resolutions This Year

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I decided not to make any New Year's Resolutions this year. Let me explain what I mean and why I'm doing it...

☀️ Bringlese Daily 2025 is here!

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're finally back! And we have big plans for this year...

🎄 Merry Christmas to the Bringlese Family!

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Merry Christmas everyone! I just wanted to give you a short greeting!

📖 What Is The 2024 Word Of The Year?

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This year's "Word of the Year" is pretty fitting in my opinion. Let's talk about that...

📽️ Are Movies Terrible Nowadays?

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Look. I have to get this off my chest. Do you agree or disagree with me on this?!

🏟️ Translation Arena (#13)

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go! We're back for Round 13 of the Translation Arena. And this week's theme: "I wish..."

📘Wow. I read a book.

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shocking, right? Well, I actually did it. Let me tell you why I read a book and how it all happened...

🧬 Untangling Our Lives

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can we get through stressful moments? And how about when it seems like we have to worry about a million things? Here's what I've learned...

🎄Is December the Best Month Ever?!

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas spirit is in full swing and I'm really enjoying it, aren't you?! And by the way, if you want to sign up for my 100% free Christmas Challenge...

👴🏻 How Being 30 is Different From Being 20

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How does it feel for me to be 30? Especially compared to when I was only 20. Well, they're quite different... And by the way, if you want to sign up f...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#12)

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who's ready for another round of the Translation Arena? Today's theme? The word: WHOSE. And by the way, if you want to sign up for my 100% free Christ...

👩🏻‍🎓 Italian vs Japanese Students

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've taught English to Japanese and Italian students, so are there any differences between them? I'll talk about that today... And by the way, if you...

♟️ Life Lessons of Chess

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The game of chess can definitely teach you a lot about life. But what life lessons has chess taught me? Let's talk about that today... And by the way,...

🍕 Different People, Different Lifestyles

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all have different lives and we all look at the lives of others. Let's talk a bit about that today... (PS, the audio in today's episode might not s...

🤷🏻‍♂️ No One Cares About Your Accent

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It might sound a bit mean, but trust me, you're gonna wanna hear this! No one cares about your accent!

🏟️ Translation Arena (#11)

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Translation Arena! This time our theme is: Would & Would have

🏭 Production Over Consumption

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's take a second to reflect. Are we spending way too much time "consuming" rather than "producing"?

🥸 The Filter of Your Culture

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You might think that our cultures are completely different, but let me give you a new perspective.

⚫ Black Friday in America

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why does Black Friday exist? What crazy traditions do Americans have for this shopping day?

🥧 Happy Thanksgiving!

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the special holiday! What are its origins? And do I have any specific family traditions?

🏟️ Translation Arena (#10)

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Translation Arena! Today's theme: Volerci & Metterci in English!

🫧 Tidying Up is Always Step One

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This might not apply to everyone, but it's certainly a life system/strategy that helps me all the time...

🗓️ The Joy of Looking Forward to Something

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Isn't it funny that when we can't wait to do something we often feel more excited than when the moment actually arrives?!

🤬 Learning a language is FRUSTRATING!

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, I know! Let me share some stories from when I got extremely frustrated while learning Italian...

🦃 What to eat for Thanksgiving?

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the traditional Thanksgiving food? I'll talk about that in today's episode...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#9)

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Translation Arena! Today's theme? Tag Questions!

🐦‍🔥 Imagine if it were natural...

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, it's possible to actually become natural in English. Let me talk about how to do this...

🤳🏻 Are Kids' Brains Melting?

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We need to talk about a serious issue. I can't believe I actually witnessed this scene...

🎧 The Origins of Spotify

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The creation of Spotify is an intriguing story that I'd like to share with you. So sit back, relax and enjoy!

🤐 No Complaining Challenge

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a challenge that is already paying dividends. Let me explain why I started it and how it's working...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#8)

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Translation Arena! And this week's theme is: -ing Form or Infinitive Form? Good luck and have fun!

🤔 Thinking harder isn't the solution

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let me offer a philosophical episode on how I deal with bad days...

❎ US Elections

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US Presidential Elections took place last week. Let me give a brief explanation of how it works and what happened...

⚾ The 2024 World Series

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

American sports culture is always exciting. And a very special event has been taking place in the past couple weeks. I really want to share it with yo...

🚲 Norway's Transportation Hierarchy

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Norway is doing something that I think all countries should consider doing. Let's talk about it...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#7)

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The theme of this week's challenges? Present Perfect Questions. Good luck and have fun!

📽️ Growing Up with US Movies

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is an interesting phenomenon that I learned about many years ago. Did the same thing happen to you?

⭐ My Problem with 5-Star Reviews

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are reviews getting out of control? Can we trust every review we read? Let's talk about that...

😇 What is All Saints Day?!

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's another holiday today! What's the meaning of this day? I have a reading excerpt to share with you...

🎃 The Halloween Episode

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Halloween! Let's talk about some of the most common Halloween traditions in American culture...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#6)

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again! The theme of this week's TA: Tell & Say. Good luck!

🦉 The Problem = The Solution?

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever since I heard this philosophy I've been noticing it everywhere. Let me explain...

🗻 Climbing Up Mt. Fuji

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I still remember that crazy day/night that I climbed the tallest mountain in Japan. Let me tell you the story...

🧠 Mentality is Everything

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a life lesson that I've had to learn time and time again. It's value can never be understated...

🚗 No Humans, Only Cars

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for me to get something off my chest. Do you feel the same way as me about car dependency?

🏟️ Translation Arena (#5)

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here. We. Go! Let's hop back into the Translation Arena. This time we have Round 5: Future in the Past...

🏀 Do you know the NBA?

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The NBA season is back! Tonight is opening night for basketball, and did you know Denver has a pretty good team?

🌀 Hurricanes Helene & Milton

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sure you've heard about the hurricanes in the southeastern US. They directly affected my family so I wanted to share a bit about that...

🍝 My "Relationship" with Cooking

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, I'm an American... But what's my "relationship" with cooking? Ok, let me explain...

🚞 Rocky Mountain High

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's an example of a day you might experience if you ever come to Colorado...

🏟️ Translation Arena (#4)

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back again! And today I have some difficult questions with "be"... Good luck!

🎸 My Journey into Music

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's some background on my connection to music. Do I play any instruments? What kind of music do I like? I'll share quite a bit here today...

🍂 FALL = Best Season Ever!

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you disagree with me I think I can change your mind. Here's why autumn is the year's best season!

The Feeling of Language Learning ✨

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special, magical feeling. And I really hope all of you can experience it as well...

Say Nothing = Your Best Choice 🤐

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's some wise advice I received as a little boy that I've never forgotten...

Translation Arena 🏟️ (#3)

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for another battle in the Translation Arena? Let's get started!

Teenage Millionaire Painter 🎨

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Would you believe me if I told you a teenage American girl is a millionaire painter? Let's hear her story...

Baseball: The American "Aperitivo" ⚾

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We don't really have an "aperitivo" in the US, but this comes close...

The 18 year-old Indian Genius 🧠

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This "boy" is so remarkable that I had to share this story with you. He always impresses me sooo much!

What's YOUR Society? 🌍

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What characteristics of your society do you appreciate? And which ones would you get rid of? Let's talk about that...

Translation Arena 🏟️ (#2)

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to our Translation Arena, ladies and gentlemen! Today's theme: The verb "GET"...

Ask Yourself: Is it really true? 🧙‍♂️

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's an important life lesson that I've learned many times throughout my time on this planet...

The Incline: 3,000 Steps ⛰️

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This climb is classified as extremely difficult, so would you give it a try?

The Gym of Life 🏋🏻‍♂️

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In our daily lives, we should naturally be moving around and getting from place to place. This is what I like to call the "Gym of Life"...

What Makes You Unique? 👁️

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

None of us is born with a "blank slate". Let me explain what I mean...

Translation Arena 🏟️ (#1)

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our English Translation Arena is back! Let me challenge you to five new sentences. And this week's theme? Continuous Tenses...

The World's First Skyscraper 🏙️

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're all familiar with the gigantic skyscrapers of New York City... But where was the world's first skyscraper? Let's talk about it!

Life in the Suburbs 🏡

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's it like to grow up in the famous "Suburbs" of the US? Pros and cons?

The Smallest Possible Step 🪜

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's an old life lesson I learned many years ago that I still use even now...

Lessons Learned in the US 🇺🇲

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've spent the last month and a half in the US. Let me share some lessons I've learned and some observations I've made...

Pizza in North Korea 🍕

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Italian food is so famous that it's even made an appearance all the way in North Korea. But I guess that's not too surprising after all...

My Journey Part 2: Climbing the Italian Mountain 🧗

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's continue where we left off yesterday. I was "Ok" at speaking Italian, but I wanted to get better and better...

My Journey Part 1: Climbing the Italian Mountain ⛰️

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can you imagine a version of me where I didn't know even one word of Italian? That's where my journey up the Italian mountain truly began...

Good = Bad, Bad = Good?! 🤯 (Sep 13, 2024)

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You might not know this concept, but as soon as I explain it to you you'll start recognizing it everywhere...

No One Bird Watches 🐦 (Sep 12, 2024)

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You might be wondering: "What does birdwatching have anything to do with this?" But give me a chance!

Dancing = Speaking English?! 💃 (Sep 11, 2024)

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a funny comparison but hear me out! :)

The Best US City is...? 🥁 (Sep 10, 2024)

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We traveled around to some really nice cities... But was there a city that particularly stood out to me?

Welcome Back to Bringlese Daily! 👋 (Sep 9, 2024)

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahhh, it's nice to be back! I have so much to tell you guys...