Bringlese Daily - English Listening 🎧
Episodes
Chinese Man, American Soldier ⚔️ (Mar 13, 2024)
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's an interesting story about a Chinese man whose life changed completely at the age of 11...
$500 Million House 😎🌴 (Mar 12, 2024)
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you want to live in a house like this?!
Assassination of Elagabalus 🔪 (Mar 11, 2024)
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who would've thought that a powerful Roman emperor could be assassinated?!
Should Students Wear Uniforms? 🥋 (Mar 8, 2024)
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You might be surprised by my answer! It goes deeper than just at school...
Advanced: Why do Americans "eat their words"? 🍴 (Mar 7, 2024)
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Really difficult episode today because I spoke pretty quickly and I talked about a tricky topic. I hope you enjoy it!
Michelangelo's Birthday! 🎨 (Mar 6, 2024)
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy B-day to one of the greatest (if not THE greatest) artists of all time!
Japanese Toilets Are Amazing 🚽 (Mar 5, 2024)
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Italians always wonder why Americans don't use the bidet. But the Japanese might have a question for Italians...
The Story Behind "The Scream" 😱 (Mar 4, 2024)
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about a world famous painting that I'm a big fan of...
Advanced: The Problem with Mainstream Media 📰 (Mar 1, 2024)
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let me explain why I have a few problems with "Mainstream Media", I'm assuming many of you will feel the exact same way...
Advanced: Happy Leap Day! 🐸 (Feb 29, 2024)
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special rare day! Let's celebrate it with some interesting facts and English practice.
The Movie You'll NEVER See 🎥 (Feb 28, 2024)
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine making a professional movie that no one will see for 100 years...
Antarctic English ❄️ (Feb 27, 2024)
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wait... there's a different variety of English in Antarctica?!
The Ancient Roman Brothel: Lupanar 💃 (Feb 26, 2024)
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who would've thought that humans from 2,000+ years ago were like this?!
Advanced: Urban Planning Affects Our Lives 🏙️ (Feb 23, 2024)
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we don't realize how big of an impact our city structures have on our lives...
Advanced: What cities have I been to in Italy? 🇮🇹 (Feb 22, 2024)
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let me share a little bit about my experience in Italy. It all started back in January 2013 when I was only 19 years old...
Bacon Ice Cream?! 🥓🍨 (Feb 21, 2024)
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, hear me out, I know it sounds disgusting, but there's a reason behind this madness?! And is "prosciutto e melone" that much better?!...
The Italian Island that Disappears and Comes Back 🏝️ (Feb 20, 2024)
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Had you ever heard about this "Sicilian" island? Possibly not, because it's usually not there...
Marathon World Record Holder Dies at 24 😭 (Feb 19, 2024)
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is some sad news you might want to hear...
Advanced: How traveling can impact you ✈️ (Feb 16, 2024)
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's my thoughts on how traveling can change you as a person. And yes, this is another advanced episode!
Advanced: The Super Bowl and American Culture 🏈 (Feb 15, 2024)
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about the American version of "Sanremo": The Super Bowl!
Valentine's Day ❤️ (Feb 14, 2024)
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The day of love is here! (But do you really care? Hahaha)
Why Confidence is Key in Language-Learning 🔑 (Feb 13, 2024)
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get one thing clear: You need confidence and belief in yourself if you're going to improve in a language!
El Salvador's President is a Beast 🐃 (Feb 12, 2024)
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Massive change in a country might actually be possible! What do you guys think?
ADVANCED Episode! Can you understand me? 👂 (Feb 9, 2024)
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's speak in a quick, natural English while we talk about some cultural differences I noticed while I was in Japan...
Young Adults Go to Bed at 10pm Now 🛏️ (Feb 8, 2024)
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I guess there are a few reasons why this is the case. But is this a good thing or a bad thing?
North Korea Re-Unifying?! 🤦 (Feb 7, 2024)
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A true story about how North and South Korea were making progress but that can now be forgotten...
The Flying Helicopter on Mars 🚁 (Feb 6, 2024)
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe that humans flew a helicopter on Mars?!
Calabrian Earthquakes of 1783 🌀 (Feb 5, 2024)
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's go back in time 241 years. There was a huge natural disaster happening in Calabria...
Fatal Plane Crash in Afghanistan ✈️ (Feb 2, 2024)
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Also, my thoughts on flying in general.
Happy February! Let's talk about it... 2️⃣ (February 1, 2024)
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Also, are there any days or months with weird pronunciations?!
Central Park Tower in New York City 🗼 (Jan 31, 2024)
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's learn some interesting facts about the tallest residential tower in the world!
UK vs US English: Is one better than the other? ⚖️ (Jan 30, 2024)
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about some differences between UK and US English. Is one better than the other?
He Tried to Assassinate the Queen: Edward Oxford 🔪 (Jan 29, 2024)
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a strange story about a man who tried to assassinate the queen, and 25 years later he was living a completely normal life...
How do American Schools work? 🏫 (Jan 26, 2024)
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about how the school system works in the US!
My Home: Denver, Colorado ⛰️ (Jan 25, 2024)
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to share a bit about where I'm from, I hope you like it!
Is my diet CRAZY?! 😋 (Jan 24, 2024)
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a bit different from the usual, but let me share a little bit about myself...
Emmy Awards Winners 😎 (Jan 23, 2024)
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you care about award shows like this?!
The word "LITERALLY" 🤔 (Jan 22, 2024)
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are we misusing words like "literally" or "oggettivamente"?!
Longest Bridge in the World?! 🌉 (Jan 19, 2024)
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You guys know that I love big buildings and epic architecture. Let me share an example with you today. Plus, what are my general thoughts on social me...
No More Eating Dogs! 😲 (Jan 18, 2024)
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
South Korea recently passed a law that will ban the consumption of dog meat. Let's talk about that...
Living in Antarctica?! 🧊 (Jan 17, 2024)
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you believe me if I told you there's a small town in Antarctica? Let's talk about it!
Italy is IMPROVING?! 🚂 (Jan 16, 2024)
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I've seen Italy improve in many different areas over the past 10 years...
I Don't Like Movies, Here's Why 🎥 (Jan 15, 2024)
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Honestly, there are many things I don't like about modern movies. And I think you'll be surprisingly happy with my reasons!
Origins of "Friday"?! 🌬️ (Jan 12, 2024)
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Actually "Friday" and "Venerdì" have more in common than you'd think!
What is a Pizza Farm?! 👨🌾 (Jan 11, 2024)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I guess this is the closest the US comes to "Agriturismo", haha!
Italy vs US: Diversity 🍝 (Jan 10, 2024)
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite being such a big country, is the US as diverse culturally as Italy?
English is a fascinating language, isn't it?! 🧠 (Jan 9, 2024)
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's learn more about the language we love to learn! And is there anything missing in English?
Who would you like to meet from the past? 👨🎤 (Jan 8, 2024)
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy birthday to Elvis! But didn't he have some weird stuff about him?
Do I listen to Italian music? 🎵 (Jan 5, 2024)
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spoiler: Yes, I do! But do I like it?!?!?!
An International Love Story or Murder? 🕵️ (Jan 4, 2024)
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Also, how do you feel about nostalgia?
Why I Love the Present Perfect Continuous 🤣 (Jan 3, 2024)
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Also, what was your favorite subject in school?
Where am I?! Where am I going?! 📍 (Jan 2, 2024)
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And what's my favorite city in Italy?!
Levels of Knowing a Language 🧠 (Jan 1, 2024)
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year, everyone! Let me explain my scale of language knowledge...
Are Natural Disasters Manageable? 🌪️ (Dec 29, 2023)
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I grew up in a place with no hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, etc. So which natural disaster worries me the most?
Tragedy in Prague 😭 (Dec 28, 2023)
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
But let's try to be positive here: What are you excited about for the future?
What the hell does "Beezin" mean?! (Dec 27, 2023)
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kids these days are pretty weird, ya know!?
Boxing Day & Santo Stefano (Dec 26, 2023)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays just keep coming! Who wants more and more?!
The Christmas Episode! (Dec 25, 2023)
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas, guys! But that doesn't mean we won't have a Bringlese Daily episode! Let's listen...
How Many Eiffel Towers Are There?! (Dec 22, 2023)
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Only the "average" monuments can be replicated so many times. (Wink, wink!)
Imagine Discovering Something 3.2 MILLION years old! (Dec 21, 2023)
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you guys like science? Well, today's story is really impressive!
My childhood memories (Dec 20, 2023)
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You and I grew up in completely different places. Has that changed who we are?
Today's One Big Thing is Reeeally BIG! (Dec 19, 2023)
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Also, what are some pros and cons of learning English?
They Stole My Stuff at the Airport?! (Dec 18, 2023)
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been worried that someone would steal your luggage at the airport? Well...
Missing Botticelli Painting Found near Naples?! (Dec 15, 2023)
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's One Big Thing will definitely strike you as interesting, let's listen!
My Secret to Learning a Language (Dec 14, 2023)
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As someone who teaches English for a living, I want to give you one small secret that might help you...
Creepy dude who makes cherry pies?! (Dec 13, 2023)
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some people are truly strange... as we'll see in today's episode!
Extinct animal found again 100 years later?! (Dec 12, 2023)
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The power of knowledge and science can create incredible things as we'll see in today's episode.
My First Day in Italy 🤣😱 (Dec 11, 2023)
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode I wanted to share a bit about my first ever day in Italy. Good times!
Volcano Eruption in Indonesia 🌋 (Dec 8, 2023)
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about natural disasters. Have you ever been a part of one?
Tunnel Disaster in India (Dec 7, 2023)
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're gonna be talking about a scary story with a happy ending in India. Let's dive in!
🦘 Kangaroos Punching Police Officers?! (Dec 6, 2023)
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a kangaroo escapes custody? And would you like to talk to an animal? Let's cover all these topics in today's episode!
What age would you like to be? (Dec 5, 2023)
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we explore the miraculous story of a 70-year-old woman giving birth to twins. And today's question of the day is "If you could be any ...
A New Chapter Begins! 🎉 (Dec 4, 2023)
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's start here. Finally a simple way to add some English to our everyday lives, let's listen!
Bringlese Daily is Coming Back 👀
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yo! It's time to start speaking up again, let's resuscitate the podcast and find new ways to work on listening. Surrounding ourselves with Eng...
9/8/21 - Bringlese Daily #74
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
World News and Question of the Day!
Favorite Sports Team? America the "Police" of the World? - BD#73 (Season 2 is here!)
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's your favorite sports team? Is America the "police" of the world?
Next stop... Colorado! - BD#71 - 7/19/21
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
News around the world / Flooding in Western Europe / Going to Colorado
It's Coming to Rome!!! - BD#71 - 07/13/21
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Congratulations to Italy! Here's my reaction to the Euro2020 victory!
The Smallest Human Species Found in Indonesia - BD#70 - 07/08/21
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's your opinion on social media? / Homo Floresiensis / Scattered, Species, Harmful
Italy is going to the championship!!! - BD#69 - 07/06/21
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Italy just beat Spain, next stop: Euro 2020 Championship!
Staying out till 4am?! - BD#68 - 07/06/21
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think people pretend to like when they really don't? / Just Room Enough Island / Peer pressure, Bar, Pretend
Where in the world am I? - BD#67 - 07/05/21
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where am I in the world? / First impressions of America
Summer in Italy is 😍 - BD#66 - 06/28/21
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What am I up to this week? Summer in Italy is looking amazing. Eurocup is heating up!
Are Subtitles a Good Idea? - BD#65 - 06/25/21
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are subtitles a good idea? / South Korea would help North Korea with vaccines / Claim, Thought-provoking, Preferably
Ultimate Language Learning Challenge? - BD#64 - 06/24/21
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the ultimate language learning challenge? / Japan proposed 4-day work week / Look something up, Proponent, Aware
Wednesday - 06/23/21 - Bringlese Daily #63
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like long flights? / France sends US another Statue of Liberty / Overseas, Replica, Symbolize
Tuesday - 06/22/21 - Bringlese Daily #62
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you like air conditioning? / The Goal of the Century / Sweaty, Weave, Heating
Monday - 06/21/21 - Bringlese Daily #61
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been hypnotized? / Italy in the Eurocup / Gullible, Hazy, Call someone out
Friday - 06/18/21 - Bringlese Daily #60
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you go to prom? / Juneteenth / Portmanteau, Tuxedo, Ditch
Thursday - 06/17/21 - Bringlese Daily #59
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What bothers you about society? / Where am I headed next?
Wednesday - 06/16/21 - Bringlese Daily #58
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What have I been up to? Free talk episode!
Friday - 06/11/21 - Bringlese Daily #57
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think about school uniforms? / Rare coin auctioned for $19,000,000 / Circulation, Auction, Bidder
Thursday - 06/10/21 - Bringlese Daily #56
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is something about where you live that you really like? / Operation Trojan Shield / Downtown, Intel, Cooperate
Wednesday - 06/09/21 - Bringlese Daily #55
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the best activity to do on a plane? / Train crash in Pakistan / Upright, Modernize, Railcar
Tuesday - 06/08/21 - Bringlese Daily #54
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a place you go when you want to be alone? / Operation Quicksilver / Sidetrack, Deceive, Emblem
Monday - 06/07/21 - Bringlese Daily #53
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your favorite English accent? / Extinction of the Great Auk / Extinction, Instance, Strangle
Thursday - 06/03/21 - Bringlese Daily #52
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What do you want written on your tombstone? / European Capital of Culture / Foster, Highlight, Simultaneously
Wednesday - 06/02/21 - Bringlese Daily #51
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What technology is still not good enough for you? / Terracotta Army / World Heritage Site, Soldier, Tomb
Tuesday - 06/01/21 - Bringlese Daily #50
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is the ‘Pledge of Allegiance’? / Two Italians sent to jail for pollution spill / PA System, Sentence, Conceal
Monday - 05/31/21 - Bringlese Daily #49
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you sleep with the TV on? / Grave with 215 children found in Canada / Assimilate, Shame, Genocide