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 hosts a movie club where students can take advantage of this resource. We talk about how to choose the right movies, what the benefits of practicing with movies are and we also go into some of our all-time favorites. If you love movies and are interested in taking part, you can follow the link below.Cara's movie clubCara's LinkedInClassesTranscripts

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 describe people. Follow me on Instagram and TikTokClassesTranscripts

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 article together and as always extract some good vocabulary at the end with a vocabulary check.Follow me on Instagram / TikTok ClassesTranscripts

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 you would be able to use today without too much practice, so let me know if they are useful. Also, I looked into (investigué) where some of these expressions and sayings come from and some origins are pretty interesting. I hope you enjoy this episode!Follow @englishwithdane on Instagram / TikTokClassesTranscripts

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, explore these ideas and as always, pick up some new vocabulary along the way. Let's do it.Follow me on Instagram and TikTokClassesTranscripts

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 different things related to English-learning like the idea of levels, what is missing from traditional teaching, our unique approaches and motivations, and much more stuff. I know it's a bit of a long one, but I honestly think there is a lot to get from it, so throw those headphones on and get into it.You can find Sam on TikTok as well as on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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! In this episode of English with Dane I go over (repaso) a few problematic words that continue to come up, and I also talk about long and short vowels and how we can use them to our advantage. As always, I'll include tips and tricks on how to improve and practice on a daily basis to make sure you are improving as efficiently as possible. Sit back and enjoy episode 138 of English with Dane!InstagramTikTokClassesTranscripts

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 it's also pretty easy once you get it.  In this episode of English with Dane, we'll go over the difference between these two verbs while also checking out some collocations as well as some idioms you can start using today, all with examples of course. So, check it out and let me know what you think.InstagramTikTok ClassesTranscripts

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 experience as a non-native speaker growing up and how his approach to learning a new language has paid off. We also talk about more stuff too, so listen to the episode and find out. I met Mario towards the end of summer and we hit it off (that's a good expression). We got along right away, basically. I thought it was really interesting that his English was so good and I assumed he had spent time living in an English-speaking country and when I asked him and found out he had never, I was pretty shocked. Since then, I've wanted to have this conversation with him on the podcast and so that's what this is. Let me know what you think and if his message rings true for you. ClassesTranscripts

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 and I've never talked about them before so here they are. As always, don't stress out about learning all of them, it's important to be aware of them and to recognize when you can use them. So, check out this episode and let me know what you think.ClassesTranscripts

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 inspired the movie The Exorcist (1973). This episode of English with Dane is full of new vocabulary you can use right now. I found the article here in case you want to read it first hand. Reading is a great way to pick up new vocabulary because you are much more likely to remember new words. Lists are cool, but reading is better. It's a nice organic way of building better, more efficient vocabulary. So check out this episode and let me know what you think!Instagram TikTokClassesTranscripts

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 balanced list. I didn't want to list the typical TV shows you'll find in a bunch of boring articles, so let me know what you think.  On this list (nunca IN this list) You'll find documentaries, dramas, and comedies that will help you build a better vocabulary, learn how to structure sentences better, but overall gain fluency and improve your comprehension.  Listen to the episode and hit me with your feedback.InstagramTikTokClassesTranscripts

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 might not be using: phrasal verbs with THROUGH. Go through, see through, fall through, and more on this episode of English with Dane. Maybe you have a good idea of what these mean, but you're not sure how to use them. Maybe you've never heard of them at all, but either way you should check out this episode and incorporate them into your day-to-day. Let me know what you think, as always:@englishwithdane on Instagram@englishwithdane on TikTokClassesTranscripts

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 all of them so, but I think my answers to these will help a lot of you out. Let me know what you think of the episode and if you agree or disagree with what I say in this episode. InstagramTikTokClassesTranscripts

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 enjoy these. As always, I added example clips from movies and stuff so you can get a feel (buen idiom también) of how native speakers use them. Idioms are a great way of sounding more natural when speaking English, so I encourage you to learn some of these and try them out. Let me know how they feel! Write to me on Instagram or TikTok and share your opinion with me.ClassesTranscripts

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 thought I'd share 5 of them with you and hopefully you find these origins as interesting as I did. The expressions that we'll take a look at in this episode are to bite the bullet / to break the ice / to butter someone up / to go the whole nine yards / to rub the wrong way. You might know some of these, but I bet their origins will surprise you.Expressions are a super important part of language learning because they allow us to speak naturally and communicate efficiently. This episode will also teach you how to use these different expressions in the context of your day-to-day life.  Hope you enjoy this episode of English with Dane!Follow me on Instagram & TikTokClassesTranscripts

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 5 but just be more aware of them and let them work their way into your conversations in a natural way. There are examples for each of them to give you an idea of how to use them, so you can't go wrong. I know phrasal verbs can be tricky sometimes but with a bit of practice, you'll be using them in no time. But, that's the key, though: practice. Talk around your house out loud like a crazy person and try premade sentences in your head that you can whip out next time you talk to people. I don't know. Do whatever you feel comfortable with. Or... don't. Do the uncomfortable thing maybe once in a while too. Vale, te dejo ya. Go listen to the show ❤️ Follow me on IG and TikTokClassesTranscripts

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 right. People are taking tours around the city to be able to finally get some sleep. Strangely, I identify. Find out how people respond to these tours and let me know what you think of the idea. As always, this will be a great opportunity to discover new vocabulary in English (especially compound adjectives) that you can add to your arsenal today. Remember to write down your favorite words from the show and to review them for one minute a day because it makes a huge difference! Thanks for listening to the show. I hope it helps. 🙏 Follow me on IG and TikTokLink to the original news articleClassesTranscripts

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 that became really relevant during the start of the pandemic when we were all stuck at home and although I've shared some of these throughout the life of the podcast, I thought I'd get my favorite tips not just from but from other teachers too and condense the best ones into this episode. It's important to note that none of these strategies are miracle cures for English learning and they should all be done together with other things in order to effectively improve. Hopefully, one or two of these tips for how to practice English at home help you or motivate you or allow you to find weaknesses in your abilities. As always, let me know what you think of the show!follow me on Instagramfollow me on TikTokClassesTranscripts

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 along the way. Today we're reading this article about motivation in life and business written by James Clear, a New York Times best-selling author. I think this article is inspiring and hopefully, it will help you by giving you some good tips on how to approach (como enfocar) your journey to becoming the most fluent English speaker you can be. You can also apply this to all areas of your life, not just English learning. So, open the article, hit play on this episode, and don't forget to make note of the new vocabulary words/expressions and add them to your ever-growing list. Hit it!ClassesTranscripts

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 means. I've been doing a lot of phrasal verb stuff recently, but I think it's important to get comfortable with them. Don't get discouraged if you don't decipher all of these, the point is to become aware of them, and eventually incorporate them into your day-to-day. Try the challenge and let me know what you think. ClassesTranscripts

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 phrasal verbs by particle (UP) instead of the main verb, so this episode is about exactly that. I'll talk about different phrasal verbs with UP, and give you a few meanings for each so you can practice them and incorporate them into your day-to-day because that's what it's about. Today's phrasal verbs are: turn up, give up, heat up and put up with.  Remember, it's not about learning everything at once, but about feeling comfortable and confident with using what you learn. So, heaphones in, and take notes!ClassesTranscripts

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 real difference between increasing your vocabulary in English and in your native language, but when it comes to a second language, the effort needs to be more present. I feel that a lot of you are experiencing a lack of confidence when it comes to speaking English because you feel like you're going to get stuck mid-sentence and not know how to continue. Well, this episode will help you combat that feeling, but you have to put in the time yourself. Remember, there are no miracle methods to this, just time, attention, and a little bit of proactiveness. So, let me know if these strategies work for you! ClassesTranscripts

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 students, beginners and more advanced ones too, so I thought I would address those questions with an episode dedicated specifically to what they are, and more importantly: how to learn them.  This episode includes three practical tips to make your life easier when it comes to learning phrasal verbs, while at the same time comforting those of you who feel frustrated by them, and have decided to leave them somewhere in the back of your mind. Phrasal verbs are super useful and actually kind of fun to discover, so listen to this episode and enjoy a fresh, renewed approach. Let me know how it goes.ClassesTranscripts

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 difficult time with, so here's a quick guide on how to use the verb to get. This episode was inspired by Maura who is one of my Patrons and with whom I had a long conversation with last week. She told me it's hard to wrap her head around (good expression there) the concept, so hopefully this will help clear up any doubts you had. ClassesTranscripts

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 last year or so, I've noticed some teachers preaching to disregard, or not care about, grammar when trying to level up your English and while there is some good that can come out of this approach, I think it's restrictive and can hurt your development in the long run. It's better to understand guidelines and then choose to ignore them, than to ignore them in the first place. I know everyone is different and everyone has a learning style that suits them, but this episode is my two cents (good idiom there) on the matter. Let me know what you think about the subject. @englishwithdaneClassesTranscripts

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 it will give us the opportunity to look over new words, expressions, idioms, etc to add to your arsenal. Who knew that Lego and Pokemon items could be valuable enough to have people smashing their cars through windows to get their hands on them! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  The story in question: Van smashes through Dutch toy store window to steal Lego and Pokemon toysClassesTranscripts

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 idioms I use the most, and how I interact with people in general. Idioms are a great way to make yourself sound more natural in when speaking English, so I always recommend to have some in your back pocket (there's another idiom!). ClassesTranscripts

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 reviewed the 2021 movie The Suicide Squad which I watched a few weeks back. Maybe it's not the movie you want to talk about, but really, the point is to arm you with the tools (darte las herramientas) to talk about your favorite (or not) movies with friends, colleagues, or whoever you're chatting to at the time. So I hope this episode does exactly that. If you haven't watched the movie yet, then SPOILER ALERT. If you don't really care about the movie and you're probably never going to watch it, then go ahead! Let me know what you think!ClassesTranscripts

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 giving him advice on how to improve, how to take that next step and I'm pretty sure it was motivated by him saying he wants to talk like ME one day. I answered that I would prefer if he spoke like himself (but in English) and after thinking about it for a few days, I thought it would be useful to record an episode about this idea of "being yourself in English". It seems like a straightforward thing, something that is clear and simple, but it made me really think. This episode has good vocab and stuff like that, but it's more of a philosophical episode, with advice mixed in. Let me know if it was useful for you. Enjoy! Outro song: "You" by Tumaca@englishwithdaneClassesTranscripts

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 thought I'd share with you all. It's something that happened in Nashville (Tennessee, USA) and is really... well not just weird but also surprisingly stupid. As always, there's a bunch of practical vocabulary, expressions, phrasal verbs, etc for us to sink our teeth into (what a good expression). So sit back and listen to this edition of Strange News!ClassesTranscripts

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 reading articles, but also making it a fully immersive little journey into an interesting topic that we can learn from and apply when it comes to English-learning. As always, there's interesting vocabulary, expressions and more, so tune in and find out about how good it is to say "no". Here's there  article so you can follow along in case you haven't signed up the the Listener List yet. ClassesTranscripts

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 that oftentimes, we become comfortable in our routine, in our choices, jobs, etc and we forget to push ourselves to grow and really enjoy ourselves on our way to becoming who we want to be. This is not a grammar-heavy episode, but as always, there are some great new words to incorporate into your arsenal. The goal for this episode is to get you thinking about your own comfort zone and how to push yourself, in a way that works for you, or maybe even better: in a way that doesn't, to break out and get to where you want to be.Follow English with Dane on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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 if you've never encountered them before. I wrote them down and here they are. I think you'll enjoy these, and I hope you can incorporate them into your day-to-day. Plus, they'll make you sound smarter and more fluent, which is always cool. Don't stress out about learning and using all of these, because as always, the goal is to be aware of them and not to force them into conversations. This episode covers 6 verbs, but more than 6 definitions. I want to say that these are NOT all the possible definitions, but I didn't want to get carried away (no me quise dejar llevar). So, sit back and listen to this episode of English with Dane and as always, I hope it helps!Follow the show on SpotifyClassesTranscripts

Another conversation episode! I really enjoy these episodes because I get to sit down with someone and just chat for a while. We don't talk about english-learning really, but that's by design. I think it's more important to be able to talk about anything and everything and to get used to the pace and production style of different native speakers. Don't worry if you don't understand everything. Don't worry if you only understand 60% or 40%. It's more about being comfortable with the discomfort that a fast-paced conversation can provoke. I´ll pause once in a while to explain vocabulary or expressions that we use throughout the conversation, so just sit back and listen.DaneClassesTranscripts

Back-to-back episodes of idioms? Yup. You wanted them, so you get them! This time I'm covering animal-related idioms and I promise there will be at least one that you'll be using in no time. Idioms are a great way to express yourself in a casual way, but a word of caution: don't overuse them. It sounds really weird when people overuse idioms. You have to sprinkle them in once in a while. You'll know when the moment is right, so don't force it. It's better to internalize the meanings of each idiom so you can use them once in a while, rather than just trying to fit them in whenever you speak. A good first step is listening to this episode and choosing one or two that you like, or maybe the ones that stick out to you. Anyway, check out the episode and let me know what you think.follow English with Dane on Instagram englishwithdane.com/transcriptsClassesTranscripts

I know you guys like these type of episodes, where I talk about the idioms and expressions I like to use, so here are some of my favourite and most used ones! These idioms and expressions with "get" are useful, practical and easy to remember, so listen to the episode and start throwing them into your day-to-day speech. As always, I share a bunch of practical examples so you can start to use them right away.  Let's get to it! Did you see what I did there? 😉Follow English with Dane on Spotify InstagramClassesTranscripts

Today's episode is the first in this new "Read Along" series. The objective is to dive into an interesting article, learn a bunch of new words, practice reading comprehension and also raise your level of confidence when it comes to tackling articles that you might think are "too advanced". In this particular episode, we're going to be reading an article from the New York Times, covering the topic of mental health and "languishing" during the pandemic.  Here's the article if you want to follow along more closely:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.htmlIf you want full transcripts of all future episodes of English with Dane, sign up for the Listener List Follow me on InstagramClassesTranscripts

This episode of English with Dane is all about expressions, specifically music-related ones. You wanted more expressions, you got em'. These are some of my favourite ones and some of the ones I use the most when just going about my day. Don't feel pressured to learn all of them. If you like one, and it sticks, cool. As always, it's more about being aware of them, hearing them and understanding them, and eventually, incorporating them into your day-to-day speech. Learning comes in phases so don't get down if you can't incorporate these expressions right away. It's a whole process. You'll throw it in one day, casually, in a conversation and you'll surprise yourself. Anyway, listen to the episode and stop reading the description of the episode. DaneFollow the show on SpotifyIG: @Englishwithdane Outro music: Tumaca "You"ClassesTranscripts

I'm back in the house with some COMMON MISTAKES! Some of these you might be making, others perhaps not, but this episode is really about "mistake awareness" rather than "stop making these mistakes!" I think sometimes we're too hard on ourselves and we don't live up to our potential, in fear of making mistakes. So, if you take anything away from this episode, I hope it's that. Give it a listen and take your awareness up a notch (a notch is "an indentation or incision on an edge or surface", but in this case it just kind of means "level". So, take your awareness to the next level is what I'm trying to say.Follow me on InstagramOutro music: Tumaca - "You"ClassesTranscripts

This episode is a bit of a different one. I had the idea for this episode while answering my friend Pablo's questions via What's App and thought it would be a fun thing to do. I get a good amount of questions from friends (mostly Pablo) and I love it. Sometimes you don't get a good idea of how to use a word, expression, idiom, or whatever by just going to google and getting the definition. Sometimes it's better to hear it from someone who uses that word or expression regularly and has grown up hearing it in various contexts and situations. Also, I love helping friends because it feels really good. So, now that you know what this episode is about, let's jump in. You are listening to episode 102 of English with Dane. Hit it!Free transcripts for all future episodes: englishwithdane.com/transcriptsFollow me on InstagramClassesTranscripts

In this episode of English with Dane, we go through 3 strange news stories in order to learn new, practical vocabulary in English, and also just for fun because who doesn't love a good piece of strange news. I know I do. Anyway, that's what this episode is about: Strange News and vocabulary. If that sounds like something you want to listen to, you know what to do. Hit play and get ready to improve your English.Follow the show on Spotify and Instagram ClassesTranscripts

In this episode of English with Dane, I sit down with my friend Álvaro Escribano to talk about his relationship with English-learning as well as his approach and journey.  We talk about how you can make your passion your greatest weapon when it comes to English learning. In his case, that's Rock n' Roll records, guitars, movies, and TV shows (but especially Records). Maybe you feel identified with not enjoying English class at school, and instead diving into the language through something that inspires you. This and more on episode 100 of English with Dane. Hit it!Oh, and how crazy is it that we're at 100 episodes already! Woohoo!!  🎉 Thanks for all the love and support. 🖤 Follow Escri on Instagram @alvaro_escriAnd here's his YouTube channelClassesTranscripts

Today in history is back! I thought it was about time to bring this segment back, and what better time to do it than on the 11th of March, a date that has a dark spot in Spanish history. As always, this will be a great opportunity to learn some new vocabulary, as well as take a moment to reflect on where we are right now in time and how the past has affected us. Sit back and listen to episode 99 of English with Dane!Sign up to the Listener List to receive FULL TRANSCRIPTSEnglish with Dane on InstagramClassesTranscripts

This episode of English with Dane is all about nouns that are also verbs depending on the pronunciation. This might be a strange concept but it's one that we come across every day. Syllable stress is a very important aspect of English-learning and we have to get used to not only pronouncing words correctly but with the appropriate syllable stress. Proper emphasis will not only make you sound more natural when speaking English, but it will give you more confidence too.  In this episode, I talk about syllable stress, intonation and more, so sit back and enjoy the show!Follow me on InstagramClassesTranscripts

In this episode of English with Dane, I talk about what compound adjectives are, how to use them and I give you a list of 10 that I use quite frequently. Compound Adjectives are a great way to improve your vocabulary, and they'll help you sound more natural in day-to-day conversations. Today's episode features a list of 10 compound adjectives, as well as a common mistake you might be making, so listen closely and get ready to learn.Also, englishwithdane.com is up and running! If you want FULL FREE TRANSCRIPTS sign up to the Listener List and follow the show more closely without missing a word! It's a great way to improve your English fast.Follow me on Instagram for daily quizzes and extra contentClassesTranscripts

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 natural when speaking English. We'll start by covering the basics, and then we'll practice what we have learned with some exercises and examples. So get ready to master the Passive Voice with this episode of English with Dane. Hit it!@englishwithdaneClassesTranscripts

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 simple but important lesson I learned along the way. As always we will be learning new vocabulary, expressions, phrasal verbs, and more along the way, so make sure to ask for a transcript at englishwithdane@gmail.com to follow along more closely and not miss a word. Follow me on Instagram for moreClassesTranscripts

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 expressions and expressions won by a landslide. So, the objective of this episode is to give you some new expressions in English you may not know, as well as helping you use them with practical examples from movies and some just from me. I hope it helps!For quizzes and additional content follow me on Instagram @englishwithdaneDon't forget to follow the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. ClassesTranscripts

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 levels, how they are not always a good indicator of skill, and more. This episode is more of a philosophical approach to the question and less of a practical guide. It's something I've been thinking about a lot recently and thought it would be a good time to talk about it. I hope you enjoy the episode! Thanks for listening,DaneInstagram @englishwithdane for extra contentFollow  on Spotify 🙏ClassesTranscripts

Prepositions can be tricky. Prepositions can be confusing. But prepositions can also help you communicated efficiently, so this episode is about clearing up some common mistakes with prepositions as well as giving you some tools to feel and sound more natural when speaking English. Listen and learn new expressions using IN and ON and incorporate them into your day-to-day speech. Sit back and listen to episode 92 of English with Dane! Hit it!DaneFollow me on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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 created. To help you tune your ear (afinar tu oído) and give you the ability to start listening in a different way. That's the real trick: learning how to listen and learning what to look for when you do.But anyway, the accent challenge is back! The rules are simple. I play some audio clips and you tell me where the speaker is from! You'll hear clips from movies, interviews, podcasts, etc, so get ready to pay attention and improve your accent-detecting skills.- DaneFollow me on Instagram for extra content. ClassesTranscripts

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 along (nos llevamos bien) right away. We've had drinks, we've played basketball and so it was only right to have him on the show. We talked about his experience as a teacher, why he moved to Spain, levels in English and more! Plus, we asked him some listener questions to get to know him a little bit better.Put on your headphones and listen to episode 90 of English with Dane!You can find Pierre on Instagram: @letstalkenglishgmadPierre's website is: www.letstalkenglishmadrid.comClassesTranscripts

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 around the world. We go through everything to make sure you understand, as well as recap the tricky vocabulary that can be annoying (que puede ser pesado). Sit back and listen to episode 89 of English with Dane. -DaneFollow me on Instagram for a quiz about the show and additional content.ClassesTranscripts

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 them. Plus, a friend of mine  (native speaker) made a few mistakes with these two words recently too, so I thought it was a great idea to talk about it. While putting this episode together, I realized that this also has to do with (tiene que ver con) the verb miss because most people make mistakes using these to forms of "perder". If you are not exactly sure how to use these words, listen to the episode and stop getting confused! Plus, If you already know the difference, I give you some collocations to help you communicate and share your thoughts more efficiently. So listen to episode 88 of English with Dane and take your English to the next level. Hit it!- DaneFollow English with Dane on Instagram for quizzes and more extra content.ClassesTranscripts

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 yourself more elegantly. This is a list that focuses on 10 of those. Specifically, those that start with the prefix "un" and that might give students a hard time. Take out a pen and paper and make a note of a few of these adjectives to enrich your vocabulary and day-to-day speech!Follow English with Dane on Instagram for quizzes and extra contentClassesTranscripts

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 5 of my favourite collocations to teach. Practice pronouncing them AND using them. Speak out loud at home, when you're in the shower, when you're cooking, etc. Before you know it, you'll be using them in conversation. Trust.Quiz on Instagram storiesClassesTranscripts

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, abandoned in a town near Soria, here in Spain. The mother wasn't able to take care of them so they were looking for homes for the kittens. We had been thinking about getting a cat for a while, and we decided this moment was as good as any. In order to be prepared to take on this responsibility, I did a lot of research and in this episode, I share what I learned. This episode is also a good opportunity to pay attention to some of the pet/cat-specific vocabulary I use throughout (a lo largo de) the show.I'll put up an Instagram post with the vocabulary from the show so you have a place to keep and organize your ever-growing vocabulary list (..uhhhm..if you don't have a vocabulary list, start one today). Anyway, I hope you enjoy this one.ClassesTranscripts

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 of English with Dane is about exactly that. I'll go over 5 common mistakes and how to fix them. They have to do with (tienen que ver con): word order, false friends, extra words, and more. So sit back and listen to this episode of English with Dane and don't make these mistakes ever again!DaneFollow me on Instagram @englishwithdane for extra content and quizzes!ClassesTranscripts

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! Idioms are one of the things that separate good speakers from GREAT speakers of a language so learn these, and you will be one step closer! You may know some of these, but I'm sure there are one or two that you haven't heard before or don't know how to use yet. In today's episode, we cover: a blessing in disguise, break a leg, a dime a dozen, out of hand, speak of the devil, and pull yourself together.So sit back and relax and get ready to improve your English!-DaneFollow me on Instagram: @englishwithdaneClassesTranscripts

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 episode features some foxes that are "terrorizing" residents of a particular Berlin neighborhood by stealing shoes, farmers finding flying prosthetic legs, and cats that just want a place to live. Get ready to practice your English and take it to the next level with new expressions vocabulary and more. Put your headphones on, sit back (or don't) and get ready to learn. You are listening to English with Dane. Hit it!follow the show on Instagram for quizzes and extra content.ClassesTranscripts

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 learning a new language. I offer some tips and ways to improve your English, while at the same time not feeling down.I thought some of you would benefit from hearing this so let me know what you think.If you are dealing with a lot of anxiety, you should go see a doctor. I am not one. This is just me speaking about the anxiety I've seen my students go through along their journey in learning English. If you think this is something that happens to you, hopefully, this episode will help. -DaneClassesTranscripts

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 most practical and useful phrasal verbs I use every day. If you don't know how to use them, this is the episode you have been waiting for. In this episode, we take a look at give away, give in, give out, give up and give back. 5 phrasal verbs but 8 meanings. So sit back and enjoy the ride. This is the 44th episode of season 2 of English with Dane. Hit it!Follow English with Dane on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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 take a look at the time Disneyland first opened to the public in 1955 and what went wrong. Plus, as always there's a bunch of new useful vocabulary to learn along the way. So sit back, relax, and listen to English with Dane!Follow English with Dane on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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 thought I would share this short list of useful adjectives you might not know. This list has 6 adjectives for you to add to your day-to-day speech immediately, to help you feel more confident and sound more fluent. So sit back and get ready to take your adjectives to the next level.Follow me on Instagram @englishwithdaneClassesTranscripts

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 vocabulary and of course, improve your listening skills. So sit back and pay close attention!Follow me on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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 night before my final exams at university: I was at home, doing some last-minute studying when I felt a terrible pain in my chest that made me freak out. I went to the emergency room and it became this big thing. Anyway, listen to the show and find out what happened! There's a bunch of new vocabulary in there too, as always. DaneCheck me out on Instagram @englishwithdaneClassesTranscripts

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 love phrasal verbs. I think they are one of the best things you can practice when learning English because if how often we use them. When practicing/learning new phrasal verbs I like to have a theme (in this case "ASK"), because it's easier to only remember the particle (for, around, about, out).In this episode, we'll cover: to ask for, to ask out, to ask around, to ask about, and lastly, the expression "to ask for trouble". Learn how to use them in this episode of English with DaneFollow EWD on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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 English, but you feel like it's too difficult? Well, I got you covered. This episode of English With Dane is all about staying informed, while learning great new vocabulary words. Today we've got some great adjectives, adverbs, phrasal verbs and more, so hit PLAY and get ready to improve your English. Follow English with Dane on Instagram for quizzes and additional content.ClassesTranscripts

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 that actor/actress is putting on. Simple enough, right? Accept the challenge and give it a try. Let me know how many you got right @englishwithdane-daneClassesTranscripts

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 your English to the next level, as well as how to use them + examples from movies and TV shows. There's NO WAY you don't learn something from this episode of English with Dane so stop reading this and listen!Follow English with Dane on InstagramHit me up with suggestions!ClassesTranscripts

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 heat up his Hot Pocket, a drummer who went into a coma being a fan of Satan and came out very unhappy, and a man who claimed to have invented a "healthy" variety of methamphetamine. So yeah, get ready to get weird on this episode of English with Dane.Follow English with Dane on Instagram ClassesTranscripts

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 might be making in English. People sometimes experience anxiety when speaking a foreign language because they are worried about making mistakes. It takes away our motivation to practice and makes us feel insecure. After dealing with different students' mistakes for 10 years, I've realized that the only way to improve is to be aware of what they are, and stop caring about making them as much. You have to relax, take a breath, and stop adding pressure to moments that haven't happened yet. For now, I'll settle with you being aware of them. And you can work on relaxing. Now listen and learn.-DaneInstagramClassesTranscripts

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 more idioms for you to incorporate into your day-to-day speech and help you improve your fluency. Today's idioms include: to cross that bridge when you get there, better late than never, to bit the bullet,  to face the music, and to weather the storm. Find out how to use them in this episode of English with Dane!Follow English with Dane on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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'll surprise yourself. This episode is about 5 phrasal verbs with "take" that you can include right away. Stop trying to explain what you mean, and say what you mean. Listen to this episode of English with Dane and start becoming a phrasal verb master. Today's phrasal verbs are:take away, take down, take off, take on, and take over. Let's learn how to use them!Follow English with Dane on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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 stories include a South Korean football club saying sorry, a man who recovers his phone from a river after 8 months, and a Peruvian mayor acting dead to drink with his friends. But that's not all. I also talk about new vocabulary including: despite, soaked, to agree, tucked, and more.Follow English with Dane on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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 particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own. "A piece of cake" for example. We use this idiom to say that something is very easy to do: "Riding a bike is a piece of cake." There are tons of idioms in English. Some idioms are about sports, some about food, some about animals, but they all help us express specific feelings in specific contexts as well as helping you sound more natural in your everyday conversations. Listen to this episode and learn about my personal TOP 10 Idioms in English. Follow English with Dane on Instagram for additional content.ClassesTranscripts

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 all these questions? Joking aside, this is something I've noticed my students have a difficult time with. We usually use music to learn vocabulary while practicing our listening and pronunciation skills, but we don't really learn how to talk about it in general. Plus, as a little bonus, come along while I build a song from the ground up and take you along the way! Lots of great vocabulary in this episode so make sure you get your FREE transcript by writing to me at:englishwithdane@gmail.comFollow the English with Dane on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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 usually understand what people are trying to say... but the real question is: Do you know how to use it?Most of the time, we use "get" in three ways:1. As: to obtain or to receive: "Can you get me a drink?"2. To talk about changes of state: "It's getting dark." / It's getting cold."3. To cause something to happen: "I'm getting my computer fixed."/ "They got him to talk to them."Listen to this episode and find out more!Follow English with Dane on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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 most important victory in recent history by defeating the Germans in World War II. Learn new vocabulary and phrasal verbs in English while learning about what it was like to live in Europe 75 years ago to the day. Where would you go to celebrate?Follow English with Dane on InstagramFollow English with Dane on Spotify & Apple PodcastsClassesTranscripts

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 lonely eels need some human connection. The second one is about a man who was found camping on a Disney Sponsored Island Paradise. And the last one is about an Italian mayor insulting and scaring people with drones. You can't make this up. Plus, this is a great opportunity to learn new vocabulary in context which is always good. So press play and listen to this STRANGE episode of English with Dane.Follow English with Dane on Instagram for quizzes and additional content.Follow English with Dane on SpotifyClassesTranscripts

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 to clear up some confusion behind these two verbs, and also give you common examples with each. As always, this episode also includes new vocabulary, expressions, and verbs in English to add to your arsenal. So sit back and learn English with Dane!Follow English with Dane on Instagram for quizzes and additional content.ClassesTranscripts

This episode is focused on pronunciation. Over the last years, I've noticed my students making these 3 simple pronunciation mistakes that can be corrected with a bit of practice. Today we're focussing on 3 specific words: Tired Comfortable & "Interesting. How do you REALLY pronounce these words? You might be saying them incorrectly without knowing! Listen to this episode of English with Dane and stop making these pronunciation mistakes.Follow English with Dane on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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 skills in this episode of English with Dane. 5 clips from 5 different movies from the last 10 years. How many can you guess?PLUS: New vocabulary, phrasal verbs and expressions in English to add to your arsenal.Follow English with Dane on INSTAGRAMClassesTranscripts

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 to learn English in quarantine, and more. Listen to this episode and practice your English listening skills and learn new vocabulary in English.Follow English with Dane on Instagram for extra content.ClassesTranscripts

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 use these correctly and stop making these common mistakes when speaking English.Don't let mistakes stop you from feeling comfortable in English. You have to be aware of them to prevent them. Keep practicing your English and keep making new mistakes!Follow English with Dane on InstagramClassesTranscripts

Practice your English listening while learning about 3 incredible events that happened this week in history. Learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs and more! How did Lincoln get killed? Who was the first black major league baseball player? What happened to the Titanic? Find out on this episode of English with Dane.Follow English with Dane on InstagramClassesTranscripts

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 efficient communicator. Today's episode features 3 Phrasal Verbs with the verb "to get". So let's get to it.Follow me on Instagram @englishwithdane and do the Episode Quiz!ClassesTranscripts

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 cures and magnets in noses. Learn new practical phrasal verbs, expressions and vocabulary to add to your English arsenal. Follow @englishwithdane for quizzes and more content. If you'd like a FULL TRANSCRIPT of the show, contact:englishwithdane@gmail.comSources: First StorySecond StoryThird StoryClassesTranscripts

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 yourself and take your listening to the next level.Write to me @englishwithdane and tell me how you did.ClassesTranscripts

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 my students over the years. TV series are one of the best tools to learn languages, and in this episode I share my thoughts and a few tips on how to take advantage of them. Follow English with Dane on social media:InstagramClassesTranscripts

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 expect the answer I give them. Basically, pronunciation is not that important. At least I don't think it is. But, most of my students feel differently. Listen to this episode of English with Dane and find out more.  ClassesTranscripts

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 today's edition, we visit Utah, Indonesia, and Australia, so sit back and get ready to get weird.ClassesTranscripts

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 common mistakes, giving useful English tips for teachers and anyone who works as part of a team. Listen and learn new expressions, vocabulary and get motivated speaking English on this episode of English with Dane.Follow English with Dane on Instagram and give me your opinion/suggestions for the show!ClassesTranscripts

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 verbs, vocabulary expressions and how to use them. Learn about how we got the most popular drug in the world today, how the most successful football team of all time got its start, and how the world's biggest (illegal) music sharing system collapsed.ClassesTranscripts

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 corona virus outbreak in Iran that is threatening its government and a Pakistani scholarship program that is sending 200,000 students to university for free. Listen and practice your English listening skills with this edition of English With Dane.Follow me on Instagram @englishwithdaneArticle links:AsteroidCorona Virus in IranScholarships in PakistanFor FULL TRANSCRIPTS of this episodes contact englishwithdane@gmail.comor write me a private message on InstagramClassesTranscripts

In this episode of English with Dane, I answer listener questions about Corona Virus, the music on the show, phrasal verb advice and recommended reading techniques to improve your English comprehension. Listen and learn!Follow me on Instagram @englishwithdane for free transcripts and additional content, as well as staying up to date with episode releases, memes & more! Music discussed on today's show:Spotify: Tumaca Instagram: @TumacamusicSpotify: Blanco Palamerainstagram: @blancopalameraThe article discussed today (10 points)For full transcripts:englishwithdane@gmail.comClassesTranscripts

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! Are you up for the challenge? Let's find out.Follow English with Dane on Instagram and support the show by giving it a 5 star rating and leaving a review.For FULL FREE TRANSCRIPTS contact:englishwithdane@gmail.comClassesTranscripts

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 great chance to learn about a few interesting moments in history while learning new vocabulary along the way.Follow @englishwithdane on Instagram for additional content.For full FREE transcripts of this episode contact:englishwithdane@gmail.comThanks for listening!ClassesTranscripts

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 great white shark in New Zealand, a traffic experiment in Mumbai and a swarm of killer bees sending people to the hospital in California. Lot's of good vocabulary in this one, including some interesting phrasal verbs for you to add to your arsenal.Follow English with Dane on Instagram: English with DaneFor full free transcripts of this episode: englishwithdane@gmail.comClassesTranscripts

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 vocabulary in English, including phrasal verbs, expressions, and words you may not find in your regular classroom.Practice your listening in English, and stay up to date with current events. Today's headlines:Boris Johnson's £20 million bridge.Australia's worst rain in 30 years.The Army storms the parliament in El Salvador.Transcript:Hey! What’s Up, what’s going on. Welcome to English with Dane, a show designed to improve your English. As always I’m your host Dane, and you can find me on Instagram @Englishwithdane. If you want a full transcript of the show to follow along, write to me at englishwithdane@gmail.com.It’s time for World News in English in 5 minutes.OK, first headline: Boris Johnson is deadly serious about building a £20 billion bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland, which one engineer described as being 'as feasible as building a bridge to the moon'The word Feasible means possible and convenient to do…. So it’s as feasible as… (tan posible como…) building a bridge to the moon.It says:UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is deadly serious about building a bridge connecting Scotland with Northern Ireland and is preparing to give the project the green light. The prime minister has previously said a bridge connecting the two countries across the North Channel would be a "very good" idea, despite (a pesar de) warnings about cost and unexploded bombs dropped in the sea after World War II. Now Johnson has instructed civil servants to look at how the project can be delivered and is awaiting an official assessment on whether it is feasible. Civil servants, by the way, are Funcionarios by the way.Next Headline.....FREE FULL TRANSCRIPTS:   englishwithdane@gmail.comClassesTranscripts

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 skills as well as learning new vocabulary daily.Follow englishwithdane on instagram.For full transcripts:englishwithdane@gmail.comOn today's episode:1st headline: Philippine president says he will scrap military pact with UShttps://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/end-that-son-of-a-bitch-philippine-president-says-he-will-scrap-military-pact-with-us'Parasite' Stuns the Oscars with Game-Changing Best Picture Win Over '1917'https://www.indiewire.com/2020/02/parasite-wins-best-picture-oscars-1202209355/ClassesTranscripts

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. Join Dane as he talks about one of the top candidates for Best Picture in the upcoming Oscars. If you like movies (films) and want to perfect your English, learn new words and improve your listening skills, this is the perfect episode. Transcript:Hey! What's up! Welcome to English with Dane, a podcast designed to improve your English.As always I'm your host Dane and you can find me on Instagram @englishwithdaneToday's episode is a movie review and I'll be reviewing Jojo Rabbit. Since the Oscars are in less than a week, I figured I'd do a few movie reviews leading up to the award show on Sunday. I'll try to put out a few more reviews this week ahead of the show. I haven't even seen all of the Best Picture Nominees…. I've seen 5 out of 9 so far. I'm going to try and watch them all by Sunday. But it might be difficult. So far I've watched Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Marriage story, Parasites, Joker and of course, Jojo Rabbit. Before we start the show, one last thing: After the review or breakdown or whatever you want to call it, I'll stop and recap some of the vocabulary used in today's episode... So stick with it till the end if you're interested in that… Ok. let's start the show. You are listening to the 4th episode of season 2 of English with Dane. Hit it!For the full (FREE) transcript: @englishwithdaneenglishwithdane@gmail.comClassesTranscripts

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 of English with Dane. This will be a quick one. I didn't know if I should put one out about this, but I decided to because I wanted to share a few thoughts with you guys regarding the events that took place on Sunday…. I guess it's more for me than it is for you. As I'm sure you've all heard by now, Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gigi and 5 other people died in a helicopter accident just outside of Los Angeles.As some of you know, I'm a huge, huge, basketball fan. I've been playing basketball since I can remember and I still play to this day. It's a sport that has given me many things. It has shown me the value of competition.. the importance of practice and determination, and as cliche as it sounds, it has taught me that teamwork is the key to success, something which I have applied to every aspect of my life. Basketball has taught me that sometimes you can try your hardest, fight tooth and nail and it just wasn't your day... and that's ok. But I think out of all the things that basketball has given me the most important of all has been friendship.  Sounds cliche, but I have incredible friends and teammates, and I've formed deep, lasting connections because of it. Why am I saying all of this? I guess I'm just sad about Kobe and I'm reflecting out loud (en voz alta).. but I think the reason I'm talking about my friends, basketball and stuff.. is because... well...I was reading about something the other day…. Another famous accident that shook the entire world…. And it feels similar to the tragedy that happened on Sunday with Kobe, his daughter Gigi and the rest of the passengers.On February 3rd, 1959, a plane carrying rockstar Buddy Holly, and up and comers Richi Vallens and JP Richardson crashed in Iowa. They tragically lost their lives… and this event came to be known as The Day the Music Died. The world mourned a terrible loss, and people all over felt an immense sense of sadness and unfairness.My brother, the rest of my friends, teammates and I, all grew up watching Kobe Bryant. We watched him compete harder than anyone, we watched him win more than anyone, we watched him dominate, we watched him suffer devastating injuries, we watched him cry out of frustration, we watched him sacrifice - come back and still do the impossible. He came into the NBA in 1997, when I was like, 8 or 9 years old, and quickly became everyone's hero. You had to love him. Even if he was destroying your team. Because he did it in the coolest way. He was like superman because he would do things that nobody else could, and when he performed, you knew that you were watching history. I'm too young to have seen Micheal Jordan in his prime, so Kobe was my reference growing up. I got to see him as a kid, and as an adult, and I don't remember the NBA without him. I realized that in my head I've always connected him to basketball and the NBA in general. To the point where they became synonymous.On Sunday I was leaving a basketball game from the Spanish League with my brother. Estudiantes vs Unicaja.. He had gotten tickets so we walked over and attended. After the game we walked out, and started heading home, talking about the game and checking stuff on our phones… Then my brother suddenly stopped walking, looked up from his phone and told me that Kobe Bryant had died in a plane crash. We couldn't believe it. We didn't want to believe it. We started investigating and talking to our friends from the team in our WhatsApp group… none of us wanted to believe the neClassesTranscripts

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 with falling iguanas and therapy goats while learning a bunch of new vocabulary, expressions, and phrasal verbs in English. Follow English with Dane on InstagramTranscript:Hey! What’s up? Welcome to English with Dane, a podcast designed to improve your English. As always, I'm your host Dane (*), and you can find me on IG @Englishwithdane Today's episode is about a couple of news stories from around the world, but not just regular news stories. Strange News stories. They're maybe a little hard to believe, but I assure you they're real. We'll read through them together and It'll be a great opportunity to work on some new vocabulary, as well as to have a good time learning about some wacky things that went down over the past few weeks.  I'll also share some personal reflections about something that happened, that hit really close to home. But I think ill separate But, I'll let you find out what that is.Ok. Let's start the show. You are listening to the 2nd episode of season two of English with Dane. Hit it!Full transcript:englishwithdane@gmail.comClassesTranscripts

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 a new edition of the Accent Challenge? Do you have what it takes to guess the accent?Follow English with Dane on Instagram to keep up to date with the latest news about the show as well as extra content like quizzes, questions, vocabulary and more!Follow along with the Transcript:Hey! What’s up? I'm back! Welcome to English with Dane, a podcast designed to improve your English. As always, I'm your host Dane (*), and you can find me on IG @Englishwithdane Today's episode is a special one, not just because it's the first episode of season 2, but because it is an accent challenge! A lot of you have reached out, asking for another accent challenge, so here it is. This one is a bit different from the other accent challenges that I've done in the past because these are all clips from famous movies. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this type of episode, what I like to do is play a few clips that feature different accents from around the world, and give you the opportunity to guess where each accent is from. Chances are you've seen these movies… whether you've seen them in English or not is a different question.Let's just start the show and we'll figure it out as we go along. So, you are listening to the first episode of season 2 of English with Dane. Hit it!Ok, we have officially started the show, so let's get into it.Like I mentioned, each of these clips features a well-known actor or actress putting on a specific accent from a different part of the world. All speaking English of course. What's interesting is that none of these actors actually speak like this in real life. They are imitating different accents from around the world. I thought this would be a cool way to do it, because often times when we imitate or put on accents, we choose the most recognizable, the most characteristic parts of the accent to make it credible. Some of these are supposed to be really good and some are just ok. I'll tell you a little bit about each one after I reveal the answers. If you know what movie each clip is from, I'm sure it will be easier for you to guess correctly. Extra points I guess if you can guess the movie as well.So, let's start. I have 8 different clips, and  I'm going to play each one twice and then give you a second to write down where you think the accent is from. I suggest that you write down each guess on a piece of paper, or open the notes app on your phone, in order to keep track of your answers. Some of these are easier than others so don't get demoralized, don't get discouraged if you have a hard time. Distinguishing accents can be pretty tricky. Ok. Here we go. For FREE full transcript contactenglishwithdane@gmail.com@englishwithdaneMusic by TumacaSong: Uvas & BesosListen on SpotifyClassesTranscripts

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 make over the years. Practice English by following along with the transcript below:Hey! What’s up? What’s going on? Welcome to another bonus episode of English with Dane: A show designed to improve your English. As always I’m your host Dane, and you can find me on Instagram and twitter @englishwithdaneAnother bonus episode today, but a shorter one this time. A while ago on Instagram, I put up a few stories asking you, the listeners, to submit your questions… and you did. So this episode is dedicated entirely to answering some of the questions you had. So thank you to everyone who wrote to me. let’s get started. You are listening to another bonus episode of English with Dane. Hit it!Song: PALMSArtist: Bob Juburi - Listen on SpotifyInstagram Ok. So, listener questions: Here we go, the first one says: What would be an accurate translation of the verb to resonate?  -Great question. And a tricky one too… First let’s talk about the verb a bit before I tell you how I would translate it… or try to translate it anyway… It’s a verb we use often in the world of music production actually but it can mean a few different things. You’ll see how they are linked though. How they tie together. To resonate means to produce, or to be filled with a deep, full reverberating sound.  So when a sound, is produced in an environment, and that environment, like a hallway for example, is filled with sound... As it reflects off the surfaces, and we continue to hear it, echoing away.Imagine you clap very loudly in a hallway like this… ( clap) … Then you could say that the sound resonated throughout the hallway for example. You can use it from the other perspective too, by the way. You can say the HALLWAY resonates. Or the body of a guitar resonates. So it doesn’t have to be from the perspective of the sound. You can talk about the property of the environment too.But there’s a different way to use the verb TO RESONATE. And I think this is what the question was really about.When we say that something resonates, maybe a speech, a poem, a song etc… We are referring to the impact it has on us as people. As people with emotions, feelings, dreams, etc. So: to RESONATE in this regard means to evoke images, memories and emotions.You could say something like: Her speech really resonated with young people across the country.OrThis author makes his experiences resonate powerfully with his audience.So, the question was: What would be an accurate translation of the verb to resonate? It’s tricky because in Spanish, the word resonar exists, and if we're talking about the first meaning of the word, I would just use that word..  but in the case of the second meaning that we talked about, to connect, to evoke feelings and memories… to be understood…. Maybe you could say que algo te llegó, te tocó, te impactó, te caló, etc. If you come across a better translation please let me know. I’d appreciate it.For full transcript: englishwithdane@gmail.comClassesTranscripts

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 a great opportunity to review some travel/airport related vocabulary, as well as some new expressions to use when telling a story. If you’d like a free full transcript of the show, write to me on Instagram or send me an email at englishwithdane@gmail.com.Transcript:Hey, what’s up? What’s going on? Welcome to another episode of English with Dane, a show designed to improve your English. As always, I’m your host Dane, and you can find me on Instagram and Twitter @englishwithdane Today’s episode is a one-off bonus episode. While I figure out the ins and outs of season two, I thought I’d put out an episode and use it to introduce a new segment that will include stories from different people I know. Since it’s the first time, I figured I’d get the ball rolling and share one of my stories. This is a story I told a long time ago when I had a different show, so most of you will be unfamiliar with it. I decided to tell it on English with Dane because not only do I think its a good story, but it will also give us the opportunity to look at some travel-related vocabulary, which several of you have requested. But enough talking. Let’s just get into it. You are listening to a bonus episode of English with Dane, hit it!In 2006, I traveled to Florida from Madrid, to visit one of my best friends from my days in Lima, Peru. As many of you know, I grew up in a few different countries: Peru, the United States, and Spain. Lima, Maryland, and Madrid to be a bit more precise.  During my time in Lima, I met some great people, one of which was my friend Juan Andrés. Or Juana as I called him. His mom is a friend of my mom’s from school and it just so happened that her son and I were in the same class and became really good friends too. We had a lot in common and we spent a lot of time together, playing music, skateboarding, drawing, etc.  Fast forward 4 or 5 years and I was 17 years old, living in Madrid and my friend Juana and I had lost touch a bit. You know how it is at that age…. and Facebook wasn’t popular yet. It would still be a few years until it became a standard tool to keep in touch, so what we had was MSN messenger and that was pretty much it. But even then we didn’t keep in touch.  So, we hadn’t spoken in a few years. But then, one day he called me out of the blue and we ended up talking  (terminamos hablando) for more than an hour. He told me about his life in Peru after I left, and then his new life in Florida, I shared stuff about my new life in Madrid, etc. After our chat, we thought it would be a great idea to see each other again and pick up where we left off. He suggested I go visit him in Florida, and after talking to my parents and then our parents talking amongst each other, they decided it would be a good idea. Huge shout out to my parents for making that possible.  So we planned the trip. We chose dates, went online to look for tickets, and finally, the trip was ready to go. I’d arrive there late July/early August and fly back around the 8th or 9th I believe. I would stay with my aunt in Miami the first few days and then would go up to Boca Ratón to spend time with my buddy Juana and his family. It was a great trip. We reconnected right away and had a great time. He introduced me to his friends, we went to the beach, we went wakeboarding, we went to universal studios and rode some rollercoasters, etc. Super, super fun trip....ClassesTranscripts

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!Follow English with Dane on social media:InstagramTwitterTranscript:Hey! What’s up? What’s going on? Welcome to another episode of English with Dane. A show designed to improve your English. As always, I’m your host Dane, and you can find me on Instagram and twitter @englishwithdane. It’s been a while since I released an episode, but it’s because I’ve been preparing some new stuff. Some quick news. Today’s episode will be the last episode from season 1 of English With Dane. I decided to structure the show by seasons, to allow it to change and evolve into something new. So next episode will be the first episode of season 2 and it will feature some new segments, interviews, stories, etc and I’m also going to update the YouTube channel and prepare to introduce the video element.  I’ve decided to start doing videos because that way I can incorporate visual tools, (herramientas) to help you guys learn faster.I think you’ll enjoy the changes so stay tuned to my social media to find out more.  I do apologize for the wait though, but it’ll be worth it.Ok on today’s episode we’re bringing back one of our first ever segments. Strange News. Which means that I’ve compiled a few strange or bizarre news stories from around the world, and I thought we could read through them, check out what happened and learn some new vocabulary along the way. So, no more introductions. Let’s start the show. You are listening to the 34th episode of English With Dane: Hit it!For full transcripts contact englishwithdane@gmail.comNews Articles in order:https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-europe-49871448? https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-49874969https://nypost.com/2019/09/11/cops-shut-down-massive-3000-person-game-of-hide-and-seek-at-ikea/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)ClassesTranscripts

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’s up? Welcome to English with Dane, a show designed to improve your English. As always, I'm you’re host Dane, and you can find me on Instagram and twitter @englishwithdane.As promised, today’s episode is an Accent Challenge. Our 3rd accent challenge to be precise. If you are unfamiliar with the concept of an accent challenge, the rules are simple. I’ll play a series of audios each of which will be a short clip of somebody speaking. You have to guess where the person is from, based on the accent you hear. It's useful to write down (apuntar) your answers on your phone’s notes app to keep track of your answers. Today’s episode features 6 different accents. So, now that you know the rules, let’s start the show. You are listening to the 33rd episode of English with Dane. Hit it!----- Music: “Aire” by Blanco PalameraInstagramListen on Spotify-----Ok, we have officially started the show, so let’s get right into the accent challenge. I’ll play each clip twice so you get a good idea of what each person sounds like.1) Ok, here we go. Here’s the first one. And once again:2) Here’s number 2.  One more time…3) And now number 3.Here it is again…4) Here’s number 4 now: And again…5) This one is number 5: And again…6)  Number 6 now: One more time…7) And finally number 7. This one is crazy by the way, I find it really difficult to understand what he’s saying. Check it out:  And once again….I’ll give you some time now to check your answers, finish writing them down or if you want to go back and listen to a few of the audios again… Do it. Now is the time. Short break.Ok. It's time to find out how many you got right. Here are the answers.musicThe first one was this one:This is an interview with Alex Turner, who is the frontman of the famous indie rock band the Arctic Monkeys. If you guessed England, then you are correct (ding), and if you guessed specifically the Sheffield accent, then you’re a pro. InterviewOk. Moving on to number 2:  If you guessed Australia, you are correct! That is none other than Hugh Jackman, sharing a story about growing up, and how he wanted to dance and whatever.  He’s on an Australian talk-show called ROVE. Spelled R/O/V/E. Interview Ok, now time for number 3:  This one was an example of the Spanish accent when speaking English. This was taken from an interview with the great Javier Bardem so I hope my Spanish listeners recognized that one. Married to Penelope Cruz of course. Remember, it's married to and not married with. InterviewNext one. Number 4:I took this one from an old news story from a town in Ireland. Which means if you guess that it was an Irish accent, then great job. You got it. I don’t know if audios from news stations are easier or more difficult, because sometimes they try to sound like a robot for no reason and it makes the accent a little more toned down, or lessClassesTranscripts

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’m your host Dane, and you can find me on Instagram and Twitter @englishwithdane. Today’s show is about two things. One of the most devastating cataclysms of all time and one of the coolest, most bad-ass world records I have ever read about. I think you’ll enjoy it. Before we start, don’t forget to subscribe to the show and give it a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to the show. It’s a big help. Ok. Let’s start the show. You are listening to the 32nd episode of English with Dane. Hit it!-----The most powerful volcanic eruption in recorded history occurs on Krakatoa, a small, uninhabited volcanic island located west of Sumatra in Indonesia, on August 27, 1883. The explosions were heard (fueron oídas) from around 5,000 km away… they threw (arrojaron) 20 cubic kilometers of earth 80 kilometers into the air, and created 120-foot tsunamis, killing 36,000 people. 120 feet is around 36 or 37 meters by the way.That’s crazy. Imagine hearing something from 5,000 kilometers away. That’s almost the distance from Madrid to New York. A little bit less but still… Imagine how violent an explosion has to be (tiene que ser) for you to be able to hear it 5000 km away… violent enough (lo suficientemente violenta) to create 120-foot tsunamis I guess… ----ClassesTranscripts

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 can find me on Instagram and twitter @englishwithdane Today’s episode is about the Gold Rush. I was doing some reading the other day, about important moments in history that happened this week, and I came across 3 events that interested me. Three events that caught my eye. Originally I was going to talk about all 3, but then I started reading about the first one some more and I thought it was really interesting. So we’ll save the others for a rainy day. So let’s start the show. You are listening to the 31st episode of English With Dane. Hit it!---ClassesTranscripts

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 on a quick journey through time to talk about two rival superpowers and their fight to be the top dog. If you like History then don't miss this episode!The USA vs USSR - Who won the Space Race?How much do you know about the Moon-landing and the Space Race?  Find out! Join Dane every week and improve your English quickly in a fun an easy way while talking about History, Television, Movies, News and more.  Become more fluent in English and expand your vocabulary while listening to natural English in context.ClassesTranscripts

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 singer-songwriter young who falls off his bicycle just as the entire world experiences as a blackout. Upon waking up, he realizes that as a result of this coincidence, he is the only person who remembers The Beatles and their songs. Listen and find out more!Yesterday Trailer: LINKPractice your English and become more fluent in a fun and easy way, while picking up new practical vocabulary along the way.Follow the show and send me your feedback!twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglishWithDaneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishwithdane/ClassesTranscripts

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 boys soccer team rescue. Listen and learn as we find new vocabulary to improve your fluency.Practice your listening skills and learn about history on this episode of English With Dane.The articles featured in this episode can be found via the links below:Bomb Sinks Rainbow Warriorhttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-sinking-of-the-rainbow-warriorThe Battle of Britain Beginshttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-battle-of-britain-beginsThai Boys Rescuehttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thai-soccer-team-rescued-from-caveClassesTranscripts

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 speaker from? Do you recognise him/her?If understanding different accents in English is something you want to improve, then follow along and accept the challenge.Listening and ear training are essential part of language learning. Learning how to spot the difference between accents is tricky, but the more you practice, the better your listening skills will be. This episode of English With Dane is a great start.ClassesTranscripts

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 world and guess where each speaker is are from. You will notice that some accents are much easier to guess than others, but stick with it because the more you practice, the easier it gets. Let me know which accent was the easiest to understand and which one was the most difficult for you by commenting on the episode, or following the show on social media.I also speak about Accents in general, and share a story about my recent trip to Edinburgh and St. Andrews in Scotland. Its about me not understanding my native language and finding myself in an awkward situation. ClassesTranscripts

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 ... " speech you hear constantly in movies T.V shows.  I also share my thoughts on reality TV and my recent experience with Ru Paul's Drag Race on Netflix.ClassesTranscripts

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 Aquarium were living under abusive conditions, so on this episode I explore some ideas and share some thoughts about animal cruelty / animal rights.ClassesTranscripts

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. Practice your English while listening to a bit of history. Let me know if I missed any important information: @englishwithdaneClassesTranscripts

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 by Listening  to accents from around the world and trying to guess where the speakers are from. The audio clips are from movies, TV shows, interviews, etc. Listen to English With Dane and improve your English for free.ClassesTranscripts

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 learn new vocabulary.ClassesTranscripts

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 Philippines and the other is about a new TV show that is quickly becoming popular.ClassesTranscripts

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. ClassesTranscripts

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 take in order to improve your spoken English.ClassesTranscripts

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 how to learn expressions more effectively. ClassesTranscripts

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

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 one of the best websites of all time, Reddit. ClassesTranscripts

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 the NBA.ClassesTranscripts

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

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

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

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.ClassesTranscripts

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

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 movie.ClassesTranscripts

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

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 sound and how it applies to our daily lives.ClassesTranscripts

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.ClassesTranscripts

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.ClassesTranscripts

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

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

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. ClassesTranscripts