English with Dane - Real English for Spanish Speakers

How to use the Passive Voice

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of English with Dane is all about the PASSIVE VOICE. In this episode, you'll learn how to use it as well as when to use it to sound more ...

2020 Recap (What I learned)

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of English with Dane is a recap of some of the events that took place in 2020, as well as a reflection about English-learning and a simpl...

5 Useful Expressions in English

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey! English with Dane is back! This episode is all about expressions. I put up a poll on Instagram asking you to choose between vocabulary and expres...

What is my English Level? (What I think about Levels)

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of English with Dane is my answer to one of the questions people ask me the most: "What is my English level?" I talk about how I perceive...

Prepositions In & On: Common Mistakes and Expressions

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Prepositions can be tricky. Prepositions can be confusing. But prepositions can also help you communicated efficiently, so this episode is about clear...

Accent Challenge! (Compilation) Can You Guess the Accent?

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding different accents in English can be very difficult. The only way to make it easier is to practice. This is why this accent challenge was...

A Conversation with: Pierre

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a conversation with my friend and fellow English teacher Pierre. I met Pierre a few years ago through another friend, and we got al...

Strange News: Corporate Baby Names, Guilty Rappers & Child Criminals

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a strange episode, but on purpose so it's OK. This is STRANGE NEWS! A recurring episode format where I talk about strange news stories from ar...

Common Mistake: Lose vs Loose (and Miss)

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The idea for this episode came from a listener who asked me to clear up the difference between lose and loose because she was having some issues using...

10 Adjectives with "UN-"

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was my mom's idea but she has a good point. There are a bunch of adjectives that are really easy to use that can help you express yoursel...

5 Useful Collocations (How to Use Collocations)

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Collocations are one of the best ways to sound more fluent, but more importantly, to give you flexibility and agility when speaking. Here's a list of ...

I got a Cat (What I learned)

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I recently adopted a kitten (gatito). A friend of a friend found these kittens and their mother, abandone...

5 Common Mistakes (And how to FIX them)

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all make mistakes. It's part of language learning. The more we are aware of them, the less probable it is that we make them, though. This episode o...

Idioms, Idioms and more Idioms!

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about common idioms in English and how to use them. Several of you wrote to me asking for another idioms episode so here it is! Id...

Strange News: Delinquent Foxes, Flying Legs & Magical Cats

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Strange News! You know the deal. 3 odd/weird/strange news stories from around the world, and a lot of new vocabulary, expressions, etc. Today's episod...

Anxiety & English Learning

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is different from the others I have put out. It's just some friendly advice in terms of how to deal with the anxiety that comes with lear...

Phrasal Verbs with "Give"

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of English with Dane focusses on phrasal verbs, phrasal verbs, and more phrasal verbs! But this time with "give". These are some of the m...

Today in History: Disneyland Opens its Doors

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to take a look back in history to see what happened on a day like today (17th/7) but many years ago. On today's time-traveling adventure, we...

Next Level Adjectives

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of English with Dane is all about ADJECTIVES. A student of mine mentioned how she has been making lists to improve her vocabulary so I th...

Strange News! Ninjas, Books in Microwaves & Parrot Prisons

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Strange News is back and with a vengeance! Three weird pieces of news from around the world, that will give us the opportunity to learn a bunch of new...

Story Time: Medical Emergency #1

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I thought I would give you a break from our usual format and tell you a quick story about a medical emergency that took place (que ocurrió) on the ni...

How to Use Phrasal Verbs with ASK

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you have heard English with Dane before, you might know how I feel about phrasal verbs. If this is your first time listening, let me tell you. I lo...

WORLD NEWS: Open Europe, Protesters & Deported Billionaires

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you interested in what is happening around the world? Do you like learning new vocabulary in English? Do you wish you could follow the news in Eng...

ACCENT CHALLENGE: Guess the Accent! (Listening Practice)

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to practice your listening skills? In this episode of English with Dane, I play 5 clips from movies and you have to guess what accent th...

5 Practical Phrasal Verbs with PUT

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Uh oh... More practical phrasal verbs in English? Yup. You guessed it! Inspired by one of you, this episode features 5 practical phrasal verbs to take...

Strange News: Bank Robberies, "Healthy" Meth & Satanic Comas

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about STRANGE NEWS. 3 weird news stories from around the world full of new vocabulary to learn. A man who broke into a Bank to hea...

Stop Making these 5 Common Mistakes in English

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone makes mistakse right? Well, today is your lucky day because on this episode of English with Dane we take a look at 5 common mistakes you migh...

My Favorite Idioms in English (PART 2)

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back with more of my favourite idioms in English! Last week I did an episode about idioms and people seemed to like it so here's another one. 5 mo...

5 Phrasal Verbs with "Take"

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

By now you know that I love phrasal verbs. They're not SUPER easy to use at first, but if you practice, and include them in your day-to-day use, you'l...

Strange News: Sex Dolls, River Phones & Undead Mayors (+NEW VOCABULARY)

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English with Dane, I dive into 3 Strange News stories from around the world, while taking a close look at new vocabulary. Today's s...

My Top 10 Idioms in English

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of English with Dane is all about idioms in English. If you don't know, an idiom is a group of words in a fixed order that have a particu...

How to Talk About Music in English

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you like music? Do you ever talk about music? How confident do you feel talking about music in English? Not sure? Are you getting frustrated with a...

How to Use "GET"

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been confused by how to use the verb "to get"? You hear it all the time in movies, TV shows, and casual conversations and you can usuall...

Today in History: Victory in Europe! (New Vocabulary & Phrasal Verbs)

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of English with Dane is a look back at a monumental moment in history: Victory in Europe Day. On a day like today, Europe celebrated the ...

Strange News: Japanese Eels, Disney Camping & Italian Drones

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Strange News is back! Learn new vocabulary in English with these 3 strange stories from around the world. The first one takes us to Japan where some l...

How to Use Make & Do (Common Uses)

02 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Make & Do is something that every English-Learner has a difficult time with at some point. The objective of this episode of English with Dane is t...

Stop Making These 3 Pronunciation Mistakes

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is focused on pronunciation. Over the last years, I've noticed my students making these 3 simple pronunciation mistakes that can be corre...

Movie Challenge: Can you Guess the Movie?

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready for the challenge? Listen to 5 different clips and try to guess the movie! Practice your listening in English as well as your detective ...

Monday Mailbag (Listener Questions)

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of English with Dane is all about listener questions. You asked and I answered. I talk about time travel, phrasal verbs with "pass", how ...

3 Common Mistakes in English

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of English with Dane is all about common mistakes. 3 of them to be precise. Borrow vs Lend / Fun vs Funny / "The" + Nouns. Learn how to u...

This Week In History: Assassinations, Legends & The Titanic

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Practice your English listening while learning about 3 incredible events that happened this week in history. Learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs and more!...

Phrasal Verbs are Cool: 3 Phrasal Verbs with "to Get"

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phrasal Verbs are cool. Phrasal Verbs are your best friend(s). People hate on them but if you just practice and learn a few, you'll become a much more...

Strange News: Driving Dogs, Crappy Corona Cures and Nose Magnets

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get ready to get weird. This episode is all about Strange News stories from around the world. Today's episode features driving dogs, weird corona cure...

Accent Challenge: Can you guess the different accents in English?

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for some EAR TRAINING: Can you tell the difference between different accents in English from around the world? How many can you guess? Quiz ...

5 Best TV Series to Learn English

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are the best TV series to learn English? Let's find out! Well, at least MY top 5. This is a short list of the TV series that I've recommended to ...

How to Practice Pronunciation ( Pronunciation Tips)

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about PRONUNCIATION. One of the questions I get the most is "how do I improve my pronunciation?" And I think most students do not ...

Strange News: Hotels, Monkey Wars & Toilet Paper / New Vocabulary in English

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been having a STRANGE week? Well, it's about to get a bit STRANGER.Learn new vocabulary in English with today's STRANGE NEWS episode. In toda...

English for Work: Phrasal Verb "to set up", Common Mistakes in English, English Tips & Motivation

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learning English for work can mean a lot of things. In this episode I talk about the very useful phrasal verb "to set up" as well as correcting a few ...

Today in History: Drugs, Football & Pirates

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

New vocabulary alert! In this episode of English with Dane I talk about events in History that happened on a day like today. Get ready for new phrasal...

World News: Asteroids, Viruses & Scholarships

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of English with Dane, I talk about news headlines from around the world: An asteroid that is coming dangerously close to the earth, a ...

Listener Questions: Corona Virus, Music & Phrasal Verbs Tips

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of English with Dane, I answer listener questions about Corona Virus, the music on the show, phrasal verb advice and recommended readi...

Accent Challenge: Can you guess the accent?

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Accent Challenge is back! A classic among English with Dane listeners. Practice your listening skills and try to guess where each speaker is from!...

This Week In History: Oscars, Discoveries & Towers

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of English with Dane, I take a look back in history to learn about what happened on a week like this one but many years ago. It's a gr...

Strange News: Shark Attacks, Traffic Experiments & Killer Bees ( Learn English with News)

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of English with Dane, I talk about three strange news headlines that caught my attention. A 60-year-old man getting attacked by a grea...

World News in English in 5 Minutes (Tuesday)

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of English With Dane, I talk about News from around the world English. These short episodes are intended to help you with new vocabula...

World News in English in 5 minutes

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of English with Dane, I recap a few headlines from today's news cycle. Stay up to date while practicing your English listening skil...

Learn English With Movies - Jojo Rabbit REVIEW - New Vocabulary

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dane reviews one of the best movies of the year: Jojo Rabbit while teaching you some new vocabulary, phrasal verbs and practical English in general. J...

Remembering Kobe Bryant - Kobe's Impact on a Generation

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this bonus episode of English with Dane I reflect on the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant, Gigi Bryant, and company.Transcript:Welcome to a bonus episode...

Vocabulary Boost: Falling Iguanas and Therapy Goats (Strange News)

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of English with Dane, I talk about two crazy news stories from around the world. We visit Florida and New Zealand to see what happens ...

Can You Guess the Accent? - Learn English with Movies ( Accent Challenge)

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English with Dane is back, and I'm ready to take your English to the next level!What better way to start the new season of English with Dane than with...

Bonus Episode #2 (Listener Questions and Most Common Mistakes for English Learners)

07 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this second bonus episode of English with Dane, I answer some listener questions and then get into 3 common mistakes that I've noticed my students ...

Story Time: Traveling in the Middle of a Terrorist Bomb Threat (Bonus Episode)

23 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English with Dane, I tell a crazy story that happened to me back in 2006 when I went to visit a friend in the UNITED STATES. It’s...

Strange News: Deception, Drones and Hide & Seek

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English with Dane, I talk about 3 strange news stories from around the world. A bunch of new vocabulary in this one so take note!Fo...

The Accent Challenge #3: Can you guess the Accent?

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English with Dane, test your listening skills and try to complete the 3rd edition of the Accent Challenge! Transcript: Hey! What’...

Volcanoes and World Records: Krakatoa and Diana Nyad

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

English with Dane episode 32:Hey! What’s up? What’s going on? Welcome to English with Dane, a show designed to improve your English. As always, I’...

Gold, Gold, & more Gold! California and the Gold Rush

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey! What’s up? What’s going on? Welcome to English with Dane, a podcast designed to improve your English. As always I’m your host Dane and you ...

Who Won the Space Race? U.S.A vs USSR & The Moon landing

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this 30th episode of English with Dane, I talk about the Space Race. Inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Moon-landing, this episode takes you o...

Movie Review: Yesterday (2019)

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of English with Dane, I review the 2019 movie Yesterday, starring Himesh Patel and Lily James. The story revolves around a struggling ...

Today in History: Bombs, Battles and Caves

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this 28th episode of English with Dane, I talk about the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior, the Battle of Britain and the one year anniversary of Thai...

Accent Challenge #2: English Listening Practice (Answers)

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English With Dane, I reveal the answers for the 2nd edition of the Accent Challenge. Can you identify the accent? Where is the spe...

Accent Challenge #2 - Practice your English and Guess the Accent

22 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English With Dane you can test your listening skills with the second ever Accent challenge. Listen to 6 accents from around the wor...

You Have the Right to Remain Silent

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English with Dane, I talk about the the origins of the Miranda rights. The famous "You have the right to remain, anything you say ....

Learn English with News Headlines: Animals Rights

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English with Dane, I talk about a recent headline that grabbed my attention. I read on El Pais that the Dolphins in the Madrid Zoo ...

Today in History: Anniversary of D-Day

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English With Dane I talk about the events that took place in Normandy on the 6th of June in 1944: D-day - the Allies vs the Germans...

Accent Challenge #1 Can you guess the different accents in English from around the world?

05 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English With Dane, I talk about World Environment Day and we play the first edition ever of Accent Challenge. Improve your English ...

Today in History & Vocabulary Tips. How to Improve your vocabulary in English.

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English With Dane, I talk about a very important moment in the history of China and the world, and I share some tips on how to lear...

Headlines: Planting Trees & HBO Chernobyl. News from the Philippines and a new popular TV show.

01 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English With Dane, I talk about 2 headlines that caught my attention. One is about an interesting new green initiative in the Phili...

Slang & Expressions

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English With Dane, I talk about 10 slang words and expressions that you can add to your vocabulary and become more fluent.

Becoming more fluent (TIPS)

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English With Dane, I give tips on how to become more fluent in English. I talk about some new tools to use, and new approaches to t...

Business English: Expressions

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this new episode of English with Dane, learn 8 business expressions and idioms in English that you can use every day. Also, I share some tips on ho...

Movie Review: Inception (Origen)

19 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of English with Dane, I talk about the movie Inception (2010). I talk about character motivations, plot, different scenes and more.

Man vs Machine : Garry Kasparov vs Deep Blue Super Computer

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of EWD, I talk about the 1997 match between chess champion Garry Kasparov and IBM's Deep Blue computer. I also share my thoughts on on...

My biggest obsession

08 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of EWD, I talk about some interesting news stories from China, and I also talk about my close relationship with basketball as well as ...

Today in History, Strange News & Netflix

04 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of EWD, I talk about an important moment in history + strange news from around the world + Netflix-related affairs.

TV Show Review: Game of Thrones

01 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of EWD, Dane shares some perspectives about TV shows and comments on the most recent Game of Thrones episode.

My Experience Teaching (Part 2)

27 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of EWD, Dane shares a few more insights into his life as a teacher.

My Experience Teaching (Part 1)

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of EWD, Dane reflects on some of the things he has learned throughout his teaching career, as well as giving advice to new teachers.

Strange News & Netflix

20 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of EWD, Dane shares strange news stories from around the world as well as some thoughts on a recent NETFLIX experience.

MOVIE REVIEW: Green Book

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode of EWD, Dane talks about the 2018 movie: Green Book. He shares his personal opinion while providing further context for the mo...

Strange News & Space Exploration

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of EWD, Dane talks about a few recent weird news stories as well as a few historic moments in space exploration.

The Crazy World Of SOUND

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of EWD, Dane talks about different aspects of the world of sound that we don't normally think about. Find out about the physics of sou...

The Death of Kurt Cobain + Strange News

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of EWD, Dane talks about 3 bizarre news stories from around the world, as well as the impact and influence of Kurt Cobain.

The Rise of KPOP - How the KPOP phenomenon became so popular.

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of EWD, Dane talks about the rise of KPOP, characteristics of the genre, as well as some of the darker aspects behind it.

Strange News & Michael Jackson

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dane as he talks about bizarre news stories from around the world and as he reacts to the recent Michael Jackson scandal.

Introduction: My Background and Motivations for this Podcast.

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dane as he talks about his background and his upbringing, while sharing some helpful thoughts and tips on how to improve your English skills.

Today in History & The best TV show of all time.

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of EWD, Dane talks about an important moment in American history as well as his favourite Television show of all time.