English Extras
Go beyond your textbook and learn authentic alternatives to common phrases! Let's make your English sound real!
Episodes
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- a bit of American history
- the Declaration of Independence
- current traditions
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- should you learn slang?
- how to find slang
- my favorite slang
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- what is Juneteenth?
- the history of Juneteenth
- how it is celebrated
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- where Father’s Day started
- why it took so long to become a holiday
- how we celebrate it today
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- the rocket launch
- the space shuttle
- the memorial
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- general expressions of encouragement
- encourage someone when they’re doubting themselves
- inspire and motivate someone
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- things all Americans hate
- did someone steal my package?
- what my package contained
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- history of Mother's Day
- Mother's Day traditions
- general vocabulary
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- food vocabulary
- food expressions
- food culture
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- what is Easter?
- Easter traditions
- my Easter before & now
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- what are minimal pairs
- how to use minimal pairs to train your ear
- resources to practice listening
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- don’t focus on progress; keep going
- bring English into your daily life
- find what interests you
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- what is this tradition
- where does it come from—no one knows
- some (harmless) prank ideas
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English Extras Episode #46: What is St. Patrick’s Day About in America?
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- who is Saint Patrick
- how we celebrate in America
- a few random pieces of trivia
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- Use shorter, more casual expressions with friends ("Same!" "No way!") and longer, more diplomatic phrases with colleagues and strangers.
- Tone matters more than the actual words - practice different intonations to ensure your message comes across as intended.
- When disagreeing, using "I" statements and acknowledging the other person's viewpoint first creates ...
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- Progress isn't linear
- Be your own benchmark
- Teaching others teaches you
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- classroom language learning vs real-world language learning
- finding the method that works for you
- the impact of goals
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English Extras Episode #41: Are You Saying ‘Thank You’ Like a Native Speaker?
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- basic ways to say thank you
- every day situations
- ways to level up your thanks
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- where did Valentine’s Day come from
- common traditions
- how to celebrate in America
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