Bringlese Daily - English Listening 🎧

🗓️ 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...

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?