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American English Podcast

Shana Thompson
Language Learning
Brazil
Prepositions
Irregular Verbs
United States
English Language
Biltmore Estate
English Idioms
American English
Mcdonald's
Vanderbilt Family
New Year's Resolutions
Nebraska
Great Smoky Mountains
Hugh Glass
Cherokee Nation
Trail Of Tears
Statue Of Liberty
Amelia Earhart
Oxymorons

The American English Podcast teaches the language and culture of the United States. Through common expressions, pronunciation tips and interesting cultural snippets or stories, I hope to keep this fun, useful and interesting! All bonus material can be accessed at americanenglishpodcast.com/

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➡️ Start improving your English today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about the Academy.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Every month, I like to bring back one of my favorite episodes from the past, and this one is an oldie but a goodie. ❤️

Some longtime listeners might remember my dad, J... more

The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some potential! Swing -> Swung, Fling -> Flung , Slide -> Slid.

Somehow the clump of words I selected l... more

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The other day, I was staring at my list of common Irregular Verbs, trying to think of a lesson I could create with 10 of them. Immediately, I saw some potential! Swing -> Swung, Broadcast -> Broadcast, Sleep -> Slept.

Somehow the clump of words I se... more

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Well, well, well. I never thought I’d make an entire episode about bugs and annoying things until Lucas was attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets this week! It got me thinking, why do we say something "bugs" us?

In this episode, Lucas joins me to t... more

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Bethany Anderson
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Eric Puchner
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Tanya Jordening
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Jackie Katsis
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Episode: 162 - Discover Illinois with Jackie (from "Ask Jackie")

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Shana
Host of The American English Podcast; frequently guides lessons with pronunciation tips, language notes, and cultural context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 5.7k ratings
  • Happy to remember USA

    It just to be please to listen to US people . That make me 65 years ago when I met people at Duluth Harbor be cause I sail avocats bulk cariers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    siovenneg
    France4 days ago
  • Fantastic English learning tool

    Shana’s accurate American English pronunciation as well as the funny stories are really helpful to my English studies. If you want to improve your English, this is a perfect choice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ehtan•Sun
    Chinaa month ago
  • I love American English Podcast

    I’ve been listening to the American English Podcast for a long time, and I absolutely love it! I’m Brazilian, and your podcast has helped me so much with my English.

    I always enjoy your episodes, but the latest one about countries and nationalities was fantastic! It was so clear, practical, and easy to follow.

    Thank you for all the work you put into this podcast.

    I have one suggestion for a future episode: could you talk about the languages spoken in each country and how to pronounce their na... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    90Rio
    Brazil2 months ago
  • Good resource to learn American English

    Good quality

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tequhario
    China2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    I really love this topic! While I am learning English, I could know American culture and have a lot of fun! Thanks so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pijon101
    Taiwan3 months ago

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Episodes are often described as enjoyable and educational, with practical phrases and vocabulary.
Volume issues are occasionally noted by a minority of listeners but don't generally affect overall quality.
Listeners praise Shana's clear pronunciation and engaging teaching style.
Fans feel the show blends culture with practical language tips effectively.
Listeners from many countries say it helps improve listening and speaking skills while learning about US culture.

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191 - Irregular Verb Story: The (Funny) Invention of the Microwave
Q: How many irregular verbs did you count in this story?
Shana addresses listeners about counting the irregular verbs used in her storytelling, encouraging active participation in the learning process.
190 - Expression: Where There's Smoke, There's Fire
Q: Do you know the difference between rumors and gossip?
A rumor is unverified information while gossip refers to chatting about other people's lives.
⭐ Feature: The Kentucky Derby
Q: What is placed on the horses' back when they win?
The winning horse is covered in a blanket of red roses.
⭐ Feature: The Kentucky Derby
Q: Could you tell me what the official cocktail is of the Kentucky Derby?
The official cocktail is the Mint Julep.
⭐ Feature: The Kentucky Derby
Q: Could you tell me where Kentucky is located?
Kentucky is located in the central eastern part of the United States.

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