Bringlese Daily - English Listening 🎧

Our Last Stop: One Final Thought... 💭 (July 31, 2024)

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been quite the journey making Bringlese Daily episodes every day M-F for the past year. Today marks the end of our first real season, and I&#...

Why I Like Commuting 🚂 (July 30, 2024)

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's a holy/sacred moment in the day of someone who is one the way to work... Let's talk about that!

My First Day in Japan 😱 (July 29, 2024)

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've heard about my first day in Italy, but what about my first day in Japan?!

What Are You?! 🧪 (July 26, 2024)

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a common question in the American culture. Do you have any idea of what I'm talking about?!

Tiny Streets = My Happy Place 🌇 (July 25, 2024)

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let me explain why tiny streets are the best. This is a topic I'm very passionate about!

Translation Challenges #11 🎯 (July 24, 2024)

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the English Arena. Today's theme: Ever, Never & Always...

Excessive HEAT Warning 🥵 (July 23, 2024)

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is anyone else dying of heat? We have to stick together on this one!

Trump Assassination Attempt 🚩 (July 22, 2024)

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Something very serious took place during a political rally last week in Pennsylvania. Let's talk about it...

The Good Ol' Days 🕰️ (July 19, 2024)

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I believe it's a common human phenomenon to reflect on the past with nostalgia... Let's talk about that.

Italian Food Standards = SO HIGH! 📈 (July 18, 2024)

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're Italian, I'm telling you now: You have high food standards!

Translation Challenges #10 🎯 (July 17, 2024)

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Round 10 of our Translation Challenges! Theme of the week: ENGLISHIFY YOUR MIND!

The Sicilian-Speaking Canadian 🇨🇦 (July 16, 2024)

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I had never met a man like this. Let me tell you why he's unique...

Italian Attachment to the Sea 🌊 (July 15, 2024)

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's something all Italians know, but they might not realize. Let me explain exactly what I mean...

Italian Traditions Never End 🍝 (July 12, 2024)

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Italy has one of the richest cultures on earth. Let's talk about why that's so special...

Many Accents in the US? 🗣️ (July 11 2024)

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a typical question I'm asked. So, do we have a lot of accents in the US?

Translation Challenges #9 🎯 (July 10, 2024)

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back for more of our Translation Challenges Series! This time our theme is: Questions with "be"... Good luck!

Prom Night: The Classic US Tradition 👗 (July 9, 2024)

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard of Prom? It's an important part of US culture for young adults. Let me explain a bit about this classic tradition...

Customer Service: USA vs Italy 🤵🏻 (July 8, 2024)

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There's something that stands out to me about the difference between American and Italian customer service...

Why Your Accent Doesn't Even Matter 🤷 (July 5, 2024)

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I want to prove to you that your accent isn't that important, so be sure to listen carefully!

Independence Day: Traditions in the USA 🇺🇸 (July 4, 2024)

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Independence Day! Let me share a little about this special American holiday...

Translation Challenges #8 🎯 (July 3, 2024)

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's our eighth episode in a series of Translation Challenges. This week's theme? Aux Verb Responses!

The (Beautiful) Sounds of American English 😎 (July 2, 2024)

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I want to show you some of the subtle differences between vowel sounds in English. If you can't master them right away: no worries!

Dreaming in English 😴 (July 1, 2024)

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever dreamt of dreaming in English? Let me tell you exactly how you can do it!

The Secret to Surviving in Italy 🇮🇹 (June 28, 2024)

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've learned a lot about Italy in all my time here. And in fact, the learning never stops...

Big City vs Small Town 🏚️ (June 27, 2024)

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's dive into some of the differences between these two living situations...

Translation Challenges #7 🎯 (June 26, 2024)

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's themes: Be used to, Get used to and the Used to verb tense. Good luck and happy translating!

The Experience of Living Abroad 🎴 (June 25, 2024)

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Living abroad is a wild experience, and I think everyone should try it at least once (if they can). Here's my brief explanation of what will happe...

Is Traveling Alone Fun? 🚶 (June 24, 2024)

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let me share a few aspects of traveling alone that I've learned over the years...

My Experience in Sicily 🇮🇹 (June 21, 2024)

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've been in Sicily for a few weeks now. I'd like to update you on how it's going!

Are you "The Foreigner"? 🀄 (June 20, 2024)

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'd like to share a bit about my experience being "The Foreigner", but don't worry, there are a lot of positives to it!

Translation Challenges #6 🎯 (June 19, 2024)

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's theme is the "maybe" aux verb: Might!

Non-Native English Speakers 💯 (June 18, 2024)

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Never be ashamed to be a non-native speaker. And always remember that yes, we understand you perfectly fine!

Let's Go Back to Basics 🧠 (June 17, 2024)

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode might strike you as a bit more serious than usual. But don't let that scare you away...

Speak English or American? ⚖️ (June 14, 2024)

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a classic question I've gotten many times. So what's my answer?

Going From 0 to 1 💫 (June 13, 2024)

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a mental trick to help you realize that learning English is actually possible...

Translation Challenges #5 🎯 (June 12, 2024)

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go again! I have 5 more translations for you today, and our theme is Phrasal Verbs...

Airplane Mode = ON! 🔛 (June 11, 2024)

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's funny what happens when we literally can NOT use the internet, but why do we need to turn off the internet for our brains to turn on?

Typical Day: My High School 🏫 (June 10, 2024)

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what a typical day in American high school is like? I'm here to answer that question for you!

Instagram is NOT Reality 🤳 (June 7, 2024)

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The title says it all. Let's be clear about this...

Your Language = Your Culture 🌎 (June 6, 2024)

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We might not give enough credit to our languages as the key factor in determining our culture. Let's talk a little bit about that today...

Translation Challenges #4 🎯 (June 5, 2024)

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's round 4 in our series of Translation Challenges. The theme for today: Present Perfect Continuous

Why I love Italian Breakfast 🥐 (June 4, 2024)

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I love American coffee, but I really love Italian breakfast in general too. Here's why...

Paul Revere's Midnight Ride 🐎 (June 3, 2024)

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a fun piece of American history...

You vs Society ⚔️ (May 31, 2024)

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you living to make your life better or are you living to improve the society you live in?

Ugly Restaurant = Good Food? 🍔 (May 30, 2024)

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This cultural difference might help you put things into perspective...

Translation Challenges #3 🎯 Wed (May 29, 2024)

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Back for Round 3 of our new Translation Challenges Series. This time we're doing Continuous Tenses... Good luck!

The 'Just Do It' Rule ✅ (May 28, 2024)

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it best to stop thinking and just start doing. Let me explain how I've managed to do this and how you can too...

The Fortified Church ⛪ (May 27, 2024)

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've never seen architecture like this before then it will certainly have an impression on you...

Assassination in Slovakia 🩸 (May 24, 2024)

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Something scary happened in Slovakia last week. Let's talk about it...

Coolest Job Ever? ⚾ (May 23, 2024)

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know I have a twin brother? I wanted to share something cool about my bro, enjoy!

Translation Challenges #2 🎯 (May 22, 2024)

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back for more translation challenges today! Good luck, cuz they're pretty hard :)

The Time Pyramid 🐫 (May 21, 2024)

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This project will take 1,200 years to complete. Do you have the patience for that?

Crazy English Method 😂 (May 20, 2024)

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is this "crazy" method of learning English actually effective? Let's talk about it...

I don't speak your CULTURE! 🍕 (May 17, 2024)

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here is my unofficial description of the different levels of learning a language. Do you agree or disagree? :)

Time or Money? 💸 (May 16, 2024)

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From one culture to another to we perceive time and money in a different way? Let's talk about that...

Translation Challenges #1 🎯 (May 15, 2024)

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a new series within the podcast. It's my first attempt at it, so I know it's not perfect. But I'll work on it and make it better a...

Riding a Train in Japan 🚂 (May 14, 2024)

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best parts of Japan is its public transportation system. Let me explain why in this episode...

Is Italy Fantasizing the Past? 🗿 (May 13, 2024)

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Italy hanging on to its past is definitely justifiable, but is there a counterargument?

Do Adults Keep Learning? 📚 (May 10, 2024)

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's an important life lesson that a high school teacher of mine instilled in me many years ago...

The Magic of No Internet 🔮 (May 9, 2024)

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when we're forced to close our computers and put our phones down? In my opinion... magic!

Madrid Loves Italy 🇪🇸 🇮🇹 (May 8, 2024)

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is one specific aspect of the culture in Madrid that I've found very charming. Here it is...

How to Climb Mt Everest 🏔️ (May 7, 2024)

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're going on an adventure today. Next stop? The summit of Mount Everest!

The Culture of Time 🕒 (May 6, 2024)

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our perspective of time varies from culture to culture... Or at least that's what I've noticed in my personal experience. Let's talk about...

Mind Over Matter 🧪 (May 3, 2024)

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's an idea of how to use your mind to help solve daily problems... Good luck!

The Speed of Life ⏱️ (May 2, 2024)

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about how fast you carry out your tasks? I think there's a cultural difference between us. But I like the Italian way!

When Art Spits on You 💦 (May 1, 2024)

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Would you like this kind of offbeat art? Or would you disapprove? Let's take a trip out to Chicago and find out...

Cat Island 🐱 (April 30, 2024)

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine an island where cats were the real kings and queens! Well... that island actually exists...

17-Year Old Chess Champion?! ♟️ (April 29, 2024)

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Something crazy is going on in the chess world. I'd like to share it with you...

New Language = New Personality 🧠 (April 26, 2024)

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like when you speak a new language your personality changes? Let's talk about that...

4-Day Work Week 🩳 (April 25, 2024)

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine if instead of working 5 days a week you only worked 4. And on top of that, you had a 3-day weekend every week. That'd be nice, wouldn'...

Telephone Phobia ☎️ (April 24, 2024)

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you feel when you see an incoming call? Anxiety? Fear? Well, you're not alone...

Killing of Peter Fechter 🔪 (April 23, 2024)

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do to see someone you love? Peter Fechter risked his whole life...

The Mozambique Boat Disaster ⛵ (April 22, 2024)

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This tragic story from southeastern Africa could've been easily avoided...

Yes, Your English is Improving 📈 (April 19, 2024)

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Please listen to this episode if you're concerned about your progress with English! <3

Is Culture Shock Real? 😲 (April 18, 2024)

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Of all the emotions one can experience, this has to be one of the most interesting!

Dishwasher Salmon?! 🐟 (April 17, 2024)

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, real people do this. Are you surprised?!

Ancient Arches: Owachomo ⛰️ (April 16, 2024)

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I love cities and buildings, but there are some incredible structures in nature as well...

The Death of a Language ⚰️ (April 15, 2024)

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when no one else speaks a language? Is that happening to some languages in Italy?

Motorcycles = 😡 (April 12, 2024)

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does the sound of loud motorcycles passing you by cause frustration for you as well? Let's talk about it...

Has Society Completely Changed? 🌐 (April 11, 2024)

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's take a few minutes to reflect on the current state of modern society. Have we changed? What's causing the change?

Moby Prince Disaster 🚢 (April 10, 2024)

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does anyone remember this disaster in Italy from exactly 34 years ago?

The Building with a Highway Inside 🛣️ (April 9, 2024)

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When I saw this building I knew I had to make an episode about it!

Bridge Collapse in Maryland 🌉 (April 8, 2024)

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Something unfortunate happened a couple weeks ago in Maryland, had you heard about it?

Why you should try American coffee ☕ (April 5, 2024)

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alright, I'm asking you to try something!

Are hobbies disappearing? 🔮 (April 4, 2024)

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Something concerning is happening in today's society... Would you agree?

The Italian Wars 🏳️ (April 3, 2024)

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The more we learn, the less we know...

Tragedy by the Sea 📸 (April 2, 2024)

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let me tell you about an award-winning photograph...

April Fools' Day 🤡 (April 1, 2024)

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is our society too silly?!

American Culture and March Madness 🤪 (Mar 29, 2024)

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is one part of American culture that I really appreciate...

What I learned from my trip to Ireland 🇮🇪 (Mar 28, 2024)

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Going to Ireland really opened my eyes about a few things. Let me share them with you...

Women at War in Denmark 🏹 (Mar 27, 2024)

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How would you feel if you were forced to join the military for your country?

The Story of Guccio Gucci 🛍️ (Mar 26, 2024)

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're all familiar with "Gucci". But what's the story of its founder?!

The Fruit Juice Flood 🧃 (Mar 25, 2024)

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine seeing your town flooded... but instead of with water, with juice!

Advanced: Focus On Improvement, Not Fixing Problems 📈 (March 22, 2024)

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rather than focusing only on problems and how to solve them, imagine simply improving an ordinary situation...

Advanced: American Commercials = 💀 (Mar 21, 2024)

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alright, I had to get this off my chest! Hahaha.

Scientific Skepticism 🧪 (Mar 20, 2024)

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of my life philosophies, I want to share it with you guys.

The Nobel WAR Prize?! 🥇 (Mar 19, 2024)

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Only once in history was the Nobel Peace Prize declined... Let's talk about it!

Sweden joins NATO 🤝 (Mar 18, 2024)

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sweden took a big step in its military alliance a couple weeks ago...

Advanced: How much does university cost in the US? 🏫 (Mar 15, 2024)

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Guys, this episode might shock you!

Advanced: Why City-Life Can Be So Great (or so terrible!) 🏙️ (Mar 14, 2024)

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's have an advanced episode where I talk about what I like and dislike about cities. Plus, I'll share one strange thing I'd like to see...