English with Maria
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Creepy In Walmart Parking Lot
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a little story about a guy approaching my sister in a Walmart parking lot. Listen to learn the slang terms “creepy” and “hit on”.
Part 3 Woman in the Strongbox
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Figuring out the indenting of the victim...vocabulary: simmering, sketchiest of tips, pursued
Part 2 - The Woman in the Strongbox
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen and learn as the investigation begins...
The Woman in the Strongbox - Part 1
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prologue and September 2011
Fashion apps with image recognition technology
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the latest trends in fashion buying while you brush up on your listening and pronunciation skills.
The Lwgacy of the Samurai
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen and learn about samurai history identity bushido and the samurai today
Spreading the News
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How some countries are closing the digital divide
The Art of the Deal
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A man teaches his son about bargaining in Marrakech
All aboard: cruises, mountains and the beach
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we learn about how the environment is affected by tourism, especially cruises.
Sweet songs and strong coffee
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this article by Linda Gomez about Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
Where’s Amelia Earhart
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen two two articles that talk about looking for the remains of the famous aviator.
A caffeine-fueled world
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is caffeine good for you, or is it bad? Listen to find out.
A better life? Chinese factory towns
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do Chinese factory towns come about?
Love and death in the sea
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Spanish marine ecologist Enric Sala writes about his experience battling a storm off the Costa Brava of Spain.
Living statues
31 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do they do it- making a living on the streets? Listen to find out.
A World Together
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have access to all cultures thanks to globalization, with some tweaks, of course!
Achieving work life balance
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as you hear how Google employees enjoy their work life balance
Lessons in business
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast talks about the entrepreneur Richard Branson and his many companies, some successful, some unsuccessful.
Emotion in technology
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Humanoid robots that can read our enotions
Language change
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is slang acceptable or not? Listen to find out...
Unique commutes
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you get to work or school faster? Listen to find out!
Global Migratiom
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about how migrants contribute to the economy and cultural diversity of their host countries.
Communication in the digital age
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tips on how to make online communication more effective
Barefoot collegr
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rita communities are empowered to positive change through Barefoot College
Website design on a giant scale
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to this latest reading about how designers use data from user preferences on social media. Enjoy!
Identifying trends
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about spotting trends and distinguishing them from fads.
The challenge of Alzheimer’s
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This reading is hopeful, especially if you know of someone with Alzheimer’s.
Food Rescue Mission
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Al of us can do our part in small ways to help the world. Robert Lee does this by delivering leftover restaurant food to homeless shelters and soup ki...
The dinosaur hunter
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as I define words such as unearth, paleontologist and diverse. Did you know you can pronounce diverse two ways?
The miracle of pollen
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to understand the importance of pollination to our world. Learn about words such as vital, reproduction, nectar, grain, countless, etc.
Power of the Mind
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am personally fascinated by today’s topic. What is an EEG headset? How can our thoughts create real things? Listen to find out.
Donation Revolution
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s topic is positive- it’s about how quickly and easily money can be donated online and through apps.
Connecting citizens
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode talks about encouraging people in big cities to be involved in the welfare of their cities.
Leather from a lab
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen and learn about the process of biofabrication (bi-o-fa-bric-a-tion).
Inspiring lives
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about a children’s author and illustrator who was inspired to write picture books for kids.
Vultures in danger
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of English with Maria, I explain the pronunciation of two key words in the reading: vulture and species.
Music and the brain
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen and learn about how music affects your brain. Some types of music create a feeling of pleasure and make us want to listen more.
The flag of Chicago
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I read to you about the flag of Chicago and how to some residents it’s more popular than the US flag! Come listen and learn more English.
English with Maria (Trailer)
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My name is Maria, I’m an English teacher, and my aim is to help you learn more English.
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s reading is about genealogy.