English with Dane
Episodes
Things Native Speakers Actually Say (And Why You Don’t)
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about the things that make your English sound natural without you having to think about grammar every two seconds. The phrases that ca...
Don't Make This Mistake Anymore + How Innovative Ideas Arise
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I started teaching again and I noticed a common mistake that people make regardless of level. I think it's because it feels like it's just a...
VOCAB BOOST: Roomba Hacking, Lodged Bombs & Chinese Malfoy
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three bizarre news stories from around the world that are sure to give us a bunch of new vocabulary. A man who accidentally hacked into 7000 robot vac...
Things Native Speakers Say
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CLASSES I have a list of stuff that I keep adding to, of words, expressions, phrases, etc that I want to talk about on the show. This episode is me go...
ARCHIVE: The Crazy World of Sound
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
GROUP SESSIONSI LOVE THIS EPISODE. It's really strange to hear myself like this. This was one of the first every episodes of English with Dane and...
Today in History, Strange News & Listener Questions
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TRANSCRIPT (follow along while you listen)A fun, varied little mix. We're starting off with the first Human vs Machine chess duel (1996), followed...
Vocab BOOST - Bad Bunny's Halftime History Lesson
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to learn a bunch of great vocabulary while analysing the importance of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show. We're going to read an ...
Help Your Kids Learn English with Video Games (SERIOUSLY)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TRANSCRIPTWhat if there was a tool that could help your kids improve their English in a way they ACTUALLY like, while also allowing you the chance to ...
The U.S is Unraveling (Advanced Read)
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Advanced Listening Practice - EPISODE TRANSCRIPTA New York Times article read-along about the ongoing clashes between ICE agents and the people of Min...
World News: Tragedy in Spain
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some tragic news regarding a high-speed train accident in Spain.At around 19:30 on Sunday 18th, a high-speed train derailed and crashed into another o...
Sports Metaphors for Work
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are OBSESSED with sports metaphors. I think it's because in the U.S sport have become a religion, and the corporate culture that they have expo...
My Biggest Lesson from 2025
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I thought it would be cool to share this with you. I've been on a journey the last few years, and this past year (2025) was really the year it all...
How We Sabotage Our Lives (Part 2)
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's part two of this article read along, that features what are probably the two most important ways in which we sabotage ourselves. Thinking o...
How We Sabotage Our Lives (Article Read-Along)
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This article I came across had a refreshing perspective on the psychology behind how we stop ourselves from reaching our goals and how we kid ourselve...
Underrated SERIES to Perfect Your English + The Subtitle Debate
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learning English with TV Shows is all good. But not all genres are created equal. This is a guide to the most underrated genres of shows that you migh...
We Don’t Speak the Same Around Everyone
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Read this article with me.We change the way we speak depending on who we're talking to. I think we can all agree on that. Some do it more than oth...
Handle Meetings like a PRO
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A look into some of the most common phrases and verbs you can use at work to sound like you know what you're talking about 😉. To circle back, to to...
The Power of Looking Good - Conversation w/ Ruben Ramos
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conversación en inglés para practicar.This conversation features my friend and celebrity hairstylist / make up artist Ruben Ramos @theawakeningofsty...
Raising Bilingual Kids (Sin tú serlo)
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
¿Es posible criar hijos bilingües sin aunque tú no lo seas? Pues sí. Y no lo digo yo, lo dice la ciencia. Este episodio responde a muchas pregunta...
World News: Trump vs Latinos + Young People in Crisis
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Noticias en inglés para practicar. Cómo Trump esta arrinconando a los Latinos y por qué los jóvenes están tan desilusionados con todo. I hope yo...
Secrets of a Michelin Star Chef (con Coco Montes)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hoy hablo con mi amigo Coco Montes (@coco.montes), uno de los chefs más talentosos de España y creador de PABÚ, un restaurante que hace poco recibi...
Prepositions Explained (Stop Making these Mistakes)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Se podría decir que las preposiciones son una de las frustraciones más grandes para la gente. Te han enseñado mil reglas (con mil excepciones), per...
Why Do We Believe Conspiracy Theories?
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is NOT about debunking (proving wrong) any particular theories. It's about understanding why some of us are susceptible to adopting t...
Your Brain is Tricking You (And How to Fight Back)
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After listening to this episode you'll think smarter. Guaranteed.The human brain isn't perfect. In fact, it’s lying to you every single day....
Vocabulary Boost 2 (Strange News)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
¡PRIMER EPISODIO EN VIDEO! 😲Three news stories, and a bunch of new words/phrases for you to start using. An influencer on a plane doing something ...
The Fastest Way to Sounding Natural
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to sound natural? Is it something we can practice? (YES). This episode is a guide on how to make your English flow, and help you ach...
Mastering Pronunciation (Vowel Sounds)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't grown up speaking English, you might have a difficult time making some of these vowel sounds. This episode is all about helping you fee...
Recreating Immersion at Home (for Free)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For most people, moving to an English-speaking country for a few months isn't really a possibility. This episode is the antidote to that malady (illne...
Vocabulary Boost #1
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A man gets stuck behind a waterfall for two days while out with his friends, which means we get a bunch of new vocabulary + Some thoughts on why Engli...
Mastering Conversations
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Conversations are about connection and this episode is dedicated to help you connect. We get into what makes a great conversation great, how you can t...
How to Convince People
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I read this article about why facts don't change our minds and it gave me a lot to think about. What views am I holding that I haven't really ...
The Worst Accents in Movies
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are we laughing at actors/actresses failing at accents? Yup. Ranking the 5 most appalling attempts at accents in Hollywood . But this episode isn'...
The DARKEST Expression in English (Read-Along)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The story behind the dark origin of "Don't drink the Kool-Aid".In the 1950s a preacher named Jim Jones starts a cult in Indiana. He envi...
10 Ways to Disagree (Respectfully)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
En algún momento vas a tener que decirle a alguien que no estás de acuerdo. Eso es así. Este episodio te da las herramientas que necesitas para pod...
The impact of English on your brain
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TranscriptI bring good news. It turns out that learning a second language is actually doing much more for you than you think. Sure, the communication ...
English Makes No Sense
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TRANSCRIPTA veces no me creo que el inglés sea un idioma real. Tiene reglas invisibles, expresiones que no tienen ningún p*to sentido, sustantivos q...
The Sugar Conspiracy [Article Read]
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's the link to the article to read along while you listen.It's not all podcasts and movies and tv series when it comes to staying sharp. D...
My Secret List (Vocab & Expressions)
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vamos a cambiar un poco las cosas porque siento que últimamente he estado predicando demasiado. Tengo unos segmentos nuevos para ti: Behind the Head...
The intermediate TRAP
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Esto no puede ser. ¿Por qué todo el mundo es “intermediate?” Si sientes que estás estancad@ y que nunca vas a salir del “intermediate”, ten...
Train you ear (Accent Challenge)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Un episodio para entrenar el oído.¿Por qué hay acentos en inglés que cuestan más a los hispanohablantes? ¿Deberías elegir entre acento american...
How to Practice English with Series
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
¿Puedes mejorar tu ingles viendo series? Sí. Pero hay que hacerlo bien. No vale con solo ponerte la tele y ver tus series favoritas. En este episodi...
Vocabulary BOOST (Strange News from around the world)
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Una colección de noticias bizarras de las cuales vamos a extraer un montón de palabras nuevas para tu vocabulario. Un "YouTuber" que fue d...
English Levels are fake
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
El sistema de niveles (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) no se creó para ayudarte a aprender. Se creó para compararte y para encasillarte y para hacerte creer...
How to think in English (5 STEPS)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oye, si ya estás cansado de traducir y quieres empezar a pensar en inglés de una vez, este episodio es para ti. Para llegar a ser "fluent"...
How to sound more professional (según la ciencia)
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most useful episodes of English with Dane. I've been researching what it means to sound "more professional" and I have summarised it for yo...
The BEST WAY to improve your English (NO ES CLICKBAIT)
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Este episodio es mi respuesta REAL a la pregunta más buscada en Google sobre aprender inglés. Es GRATIS y es algo que puedes empezar a hacer hoy mis...
Why your accent DOESN'T matter (tanto como crees)
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
La obsesión con tener un “buen acento” le revienta la cabeza a muchísima gente que está aprendiendo inglés. Los que ya hablan bien quieren son...
How to Practice English with Movies - A Conversation w/ Cara
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Movies are one of the best ways to practice English in a fun and effective way if you know how. This episode is a conversation with Cara Leopold who h...
Why is English the GLOBAL LANGUAGE?
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are several reasons why English is the global language, and in this episode I try my best to talk about them and gain some perspective. As alway...
It's OK to be BAD - A Conversation w/ ANDY
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The learning process, self-love, and our problems with social media. This conversation has a little bit of everything. The goal of this was to give yo...
VOCABULARY BOOST - Naked Spaniards & Cringey CEOs - VOCABULARY PARTY
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
NEW VOCABULARY ALERT! Strange News: A guy in Valencia who walks around naked wins in court, and a tech CEO makes a cringey mistake. Learn new vocabula...
Why is English Difficult? (PRONUNCIATION)
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of Why is English Difficult, a series that will come out every few weeks. This episode deals with vowel sounds, differences between ...
Today in History - 911
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Call 911! Today's episode is about the emergency service 911 and how it started. Well, it's about vocabulary, like most of these "today in history" ep...
How to Talk About TV SERIES in English
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of you wanted me to put out an episode about TV Series, and I thought this was a useful way of doing exactly that. We talk about TV Series so mu...
USEFUL ADJECTIVES to Describe People
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever want to describe someone but your vocabulary feels limited? Do you call everyone "nice"? Get more SPECIFIC with these useful adjectives to...
Vocabulary BOOST - (H-BOMB in Spain)
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reading articles is one of the best ways to improve your vocabulary in English. That's why this episode is an article read-along. We'll look over the ...
7 EXPRESSIONS & SAYINGS you can use TODAY
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After watching a bunch of movies over the Christmas break, I created a list of expressions and sayings that I thought you'd like. I chose ones that yo...
Speak MORE so People Like You More? Article Read + NEW VOCABULARY
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I read an article about first impressions and how people are perceived depending on how much they speak, so in this episode we'll read through it, exp...
Common Mistakes in English (Pronunciation & Grammar)
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a quick episode to make sure you're not making these common mistakes in English. If you DO make any of these mistakes, then from now on, YOU DO...
A Conversation in English with NESH (Live and Speak English)
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This was a fun episode, because we are joined by Nesh from LiveAndSpeakEnglish. We talked about a bunch of different topics, and she gave me some grea...
Phrasal Verbs with OFF & Today in History
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll take a look at the phrasal verbs put off, pay off, call off, back off, doze off and go off. Plus, we'll also take a look back i...
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - Creepy story in English + Vocabulary
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special Halloween episode of English with Dane. What does that mean? Well, I read a creepy story online the other day and thought it would b...
Is it possible to speak like a NATIVE SPEAKER?
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of English with Dane is about something I think a lot of people need to hear. It's a topic that always seems to come up in different ways...
VOCAB BOOST - Today in History
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before you listen, you should know that this is a particularly creepy episode of English with Dane. It's about a moment in history that took place in ...
Confusing Words & Common Mistakes
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey! This episode of English with Dane is about a couple of different things. First, we'll talk about words that sound the same but look different (ho...
Listening Challenge & Strange News
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back! I'm back from my summer break and I feel recharged. In this episode, we'll read a fantastic Strange News headline, learn some new vocabulary...
How many words do you need to know?
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How many words do you need to know to understand a language? Many students have asked me this and I'm sure it's also a question you have asked yoursel...
Vocabulary BOOST + Strange News
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3 news stories and a bunch of new vocabulary for you. Let's find out what's been happening in the world while adding new vocabulary words to your arse...
Useful Idioms & Expressions
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about useful idioms and expressions. I've made a list of some of the ones I use the most and I've made a selection from said list. I g...
Music and our Brains
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of English with Dane is a read-along, which means I found an interesting article, and we're going to read it together. We'll come across ...
5 Practical Phrasal Verbs with IN
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Phrasal verbs are a great way to become more fluent in English but people often shy away (phrasal verb alert) from learning them because they can be f...
A Conversation with Sam "Bruscavic"
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode because I had a chance to sit down and have a chat with my new friend Sam. We shared our perspectives on a bunch of differen...
Pronunciation mistakes you can avoid
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
PRONUNCIATION TIME! I know I usually preach that pronunciation isn't super important past a certain point, but that doesn't mean you can't improve it!...
Say vs Tell - Idioms and Collocations
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back! Today's episode is about SAY vs TELL, a topic that has been haunting English learners for years. It's not as simple as you might think, but ...
Mario Marzo
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a conversation I recorded with my friend Mario Marzo while we were in Tenerife. We talk about the role of confidence in language-learning, his ...
Sound more natural with these verbs
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some verbs that came up recently in my life that I wrote down to share with you. I thought these were great candidates to add to your arsenal...
VOCAB BOOST (Real-Life Exorcisms)
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a strange news episode that talks about a couple buying a home only to discover that some really creepy stuff happened there. So creepy, it ins...
Best TV Shows to Practice English (Part 2)
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a list of some of the best TV shows to practice English. I did a similar episode a year ago or so, but here's an updated and probably more bala...
Phrasal Verbs with THROUGH
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is exactly what you think it is. This time we're taking a look at some of the most useful and practical phrasal verbs in English you migh...
Listener Questions: Vocabulary / TV Shows & More
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prueba TWYN grátis una semana y practica tu SPEAKINGThis was a really fun episode because I got the chance to answer your questions. I didn't answer ...
Idioms I use a lot
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prueba TWYN grátis una semana y practica tu SPEAKINGIdiom time! Here's a quick compilation of idioms in English I use very often. I think you'll enjo...
Expressions in English and their Origins
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prueba TWYN grátis una semana y practica tu SPEAKINGThe other day I found an article online about expressions in English and their crazy origins. I t...
Phrasal Verbs with DOWN
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More phrasal verbs coming at you! 5 easy, useful ones you can add to your day-to-day without any stress. As always, don't feel pressured to learn all ...
Strange News: Sleep Tours in Hong Kong? (NEW Vocabulary)
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Strange News is back! In this episode, we're going to Hong Kong, where a company is offering bus tours for people who can't sleep. Yup. You read that ...
How to Practice English at Home
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here's an episode several of you have asked me to do. Tips, or strategies on how to practice English from the comfort of your home. This is a topic th...
Staying Motivated in Life and Business (Article)
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go with another read-along episode! I love these. Let's read an article together and learn about new things while picking up new vocabulary al...
Advanced Phrasal Verbs in Movies (CHALLENGE)
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Advanced phrasal verbs this time, and in a format that might be more fun. I play clips from movies, and you have to figure out what each phrasal verb ...
Phrasal Verbs with UP
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go again with more phrasal verbs! After episode 121 (What are Phrasal Verbs and How to Learn Them) I realized it would be much better to group...
How to Increase Your Vocabulary
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has been a long time coming. This is a question I often get from students, and so I've put this episode together to answer it. There's no...
What Are Phrasal Verbs and How to Learn Them
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This might seem like a basic episode (or not) but I think it's a necessary one. I get a lot of questions about phrasal verbs from a variety of student...
The Guide to "GET"
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
GET ready! GET a pen and paper and take notes because it's GETTING real. 😂 All jokes aside, this is a topic that a lot of English learners have a d...
Should you study grammar?
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An important episode in which I address, or talk about, a question I get asked very often about studying grammar and how important it is. Over the las...
Strange News: Ram-Raiding Toy Thieves (NEW VOCABULARY)
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of English with Dane is full of new, practical vocabulary for you! We're reading a weird news story about some toy thieves in Holland and...
More Idioms, baby!
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I know how you feel about idioms, so here are some more! I also like talking about them because it gives me a chance to reflect on how I speak, which ...
Movie Review: The Suicide Squad 2021
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since I did one of these movie reviews so let's see how it goes. You guys voted on Instagram and Moview Review won so here it is. I ...
Be Yourself In English (GUIDE)
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's up? What's going on? This episode of English with Dane was inspired by a conversation I had with a listener over Instagram. I found myself givi...
Strange News: Indoor Fireworks at Taco Bell
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back! Again! And so is Strange News! This episode of English with Dane is about a really strange piece of news I found the other day that I though...
The ultimate productivity HACK
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reading in English can be tricky and let's be honest, a bit boring. The aim of these read-along episodes is not just to get back into the habit of rea...
The Comfort Zone
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of English with Dane is about the Comfort Zone and the role it plays in English-Learning, and well, in everything we do really. I think t...
Verbs You Probably Don't Know
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So over the last few weeks, I've come across a few verbs in English that are probably lesser-known (menos conodidos) and could potentially confuse you...