You, Me and Words
225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -Welcome to "You, Me, and Words"! This podcast is for everyone learning English. We'll learn together, step by step.
My name is Samra (Teacher Sam), I am located in Los Angeles, California and I'll be your English teacher.
I know it's hard and sometimes scary to speak because we might make mistakes.
But don't worry! I'm here with you in every episode.
We'll make English easier for you with each listen.
Let's break English barriers one episode at a time.
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Episodes
Hard Work Pays Off!
March 13, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn today's episode, we are going to talk about the first female World UFC champion Alexa Grasso. We are going to use her story as a way to feed our own motivation to learn English. Here are some excellent English words that you will hear as you listen: sight, scrolling mindlessly, time is ticking, brewing, athlete, persistence, grit, relentless, admirable, setbacks, toughness, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
They Speak English with an Accent...and that's OK!
March 08, 2023 03:04 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBDo you ever feel ashamed of your accent? Do you ever feel insecure about your English because of your accent? Well, listen to this podcast episode and hopefully, you will feel more inspired to let go of that fear. Words to look out for as you listen fame, famous, sort of, wealthy, accent, powerhouse, by default, slight, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
You are Not Alone
March 07, 2023 01:14 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBThis is truly one of my favorite podcast episodes so far because I believe that many of you listeners are going to relate to this topic; the topic of feeling scared and nervous to speak in English. Here are several English words that I would like you to pay extra attention to as you listen to the episode: leap of faith, comradery, attentively --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
An American Movie
March 06, 2023 01:54 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBEven though this episode is published on Sunday, March 5th, know that it was supposed to be published on Wednesday, March 3rd. So, as you listen to this episode think about last weeks theme (Movie Buffs). Here are some English words that you should pay extra attention to as you listen to this episode: punctual, every once in a while, deadline, shift our focus, I like to go in blind, relevant, hilarious, eccentric, relentless grit, tenacious Here is the link where you can rent the docume...
The Ultimate American Movie Buff
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBIn today's episode, we are going to talk about a very famous American movie buff. Pay special attention to the following English words; influential, notable, film buff, evident, cited, homages, overt, unconventional, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Are you a Movie Buff?
February 27, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBIn today's podcast episode, we are going to talk about movie buffs. What exactly is a movie buff? Here are some English words that you should look out for as you listen to this episode passionate, avid, plotlines, merits, memorabilia, foreign, be drawn to, genres, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
My take on kids and bullying
February 23, 2023 07:05 - 8 minutes - 7.55 MBI'd like to share my take on kids and bullying in this short podcast episode. Look out for the following words Easier said than done communication is key my take on something --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Is he a bully or is he bullied?
February 22, 2023 01:24 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn today's episode, we explore an interesting question: is the child a bully or bullied? Pay close attention to the following words: coping mechanisms, adversity, acquired, thick skin, teased, excluded, the baseline for their child depart from that baseline, regressing, clingy, paraphernalia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
2023, Kids and Bullying
February 21, 2023 00:11 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, we'll be discussing the relationship between teenagers, technology, and bullying in 2023. We'll explore the impact of social media and online platforms on adolescent development and mental health, as well as the latest trends in technology use among teenagers. New English words: bullying, ongoing, teenagers, effects, well-being, suicide, prevalence, statistic, alarming, cyberbullying, name-calling, to harass, anonymity, accountability, to combat, signs, to intervene, t...
How Do you Say it?
February 16, 2023 04:01 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBIn today's episode, we are going to look at two different dialogues in English, where one person is breaking the news to another person. Good news Person A: Hey, I have some exciting news to share with you! Person B: Really? What is it? Person A: I got the job that I applied for! Person B: Oh wow, that's amazing! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! Person A: Thank you so much! I'm really thrilled about it. It's the perfect opportunity for me and it's going to be a huge step forward...
A Delicate Task
February 14, 2023 21:42 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBHello dear listeners, First of all, Happy Valentine's Day to all of you. I wish you all a peaceful and calm day with a lot of self-love and self-value. In today's podcast episode, we are going to look at this idea of BREAKING THE NEWS...What exactly does it mean? How do we use it in English? As you listen to today's podcast episode, please pay special attention to the following English vocabulary: crucial, event, recipient, delicate, impact, layoff, accurate --- Send in a voice mess...
She Broke the News
February 13, 2023 20:02 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MBShe broke the news....she killed two birds with one stone...let's see what today's episode brings... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
From Valentine's Blues to some really Good News
February 11, 2023 01:16 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBDon't forget to check out this link to my new pre-recorded course http://mavericklingo.teachable.com/ In podcast episode number 119, we are going to talk about our ability to attain a specific type of superpower. At the end of the episode, I am going to transition from Valentine's Blues to some really Good News, so stick around and see what it is. :) Here are some very useful English words which you will hear in this episode. Avid hectic road to misery multiple thoughts settle int...
Can you hear the silence?
February 07, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn today's episode we continue to explore Valentine's Blues, as we try to dig a little deeper into whatever it is that makes us feel uncomfortable when we are alone. As you listen to today's episode, pay close attention to the following words: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner social creatures priceless insightful awareness to be aware to be toxic worth --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Valentine's Blues
February 06, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MBIn today's episode, we take a closer look at the expression Valentine's Blues. What does it mean to experience Valentine's Blues? Is there a way to avoid it? As you listen to today's episode, please pay attention to the following English words. Valentines Blues dread fear to persuade emphasizes highlights/underlines/stresses firmly valid I don't want to sound like a broken record --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
We completed a 30-day Meditation Challenge!
February 02, 2023 08:42 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBIn today's podcast episode, we are going to share some of our reflections after completing a 30-day meditation challenge. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Be Grateful EVERY day
January 31, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBToday's episode is packed with interesting information. First, we are going to look into some data and research in reference to the concept of gratitude. We are going to look at some useful English words, such as to invoke, hassle, and fatal illness. We are also going to listen to a great interview with the legendary martial artist Lyoto Machida. So, buckle up because there is a lot to learn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Should we Meditate?
January 30, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIn today's episode, we focus on the concept of meditational gratitude. We talk about what it really means and how it can influence our life. As you listen to this episode, pay extra attention to the following English words: To prejudge gratitude to cultivate to dig deeper it's addicting to impose occasionally to be observant --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Do Women gossip more than Men?
January 26, 2023 04:51 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn today's episode, we ask the following question: Who gossips more? Is it men, or is it women? To help us analyze this question, we also have three wonderful guests (Daniela from Colombia, Filipi from Brazil, and Bruno also from Brazil), who participated in a lovely interview, where we talked about the concept of gossip, how we feel about it and we also asked the question of who gossips more...is it men or is it women? As you listen to today's episode, pay special attention to the follo...
Spilling Tea through Music
January 24, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBWe are still on the TEA subject, but in today's podcast episode, we are going to look at this matter from a different perspective; we are going to talk about people who spill some tea through music. As you listen to this episode, make sure you pay attention to the following words: Diss track To spill some tea (she spilled some tea) Nosy Inquisitive Betrayed Humiliated Empowered --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Tea Anyone?
January 23, 2023 20:59 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MBAre you guys ready for some tea? What do we mean when we use the word "tea" symbolically in English? We are going to talk about that in today's podcast episode. As you are listening to this episode, please pay extra attention to the English words below: gossip rumors dyed I got tea! gossipy juicy slang --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Kids and Foul Language
January 19, 2023 03:13 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBIn today's episode, we try to see the connection between music, kids, parents, and foul language. Where do we draw the line? Where do we find the balance? Here are some new English words that you will hear in this episode: previous societal code tricky tough everyone and their mom has it to shield a label old school rap mature --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
The Whiz of Words
January 18, 2023 00:19 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBHere are the new English words that you will hear in this episode Whiz (Wiz) Wizard The Whiz of words Profanity Lyrics Profound Substance Ghost writers To value --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Music and Foul Language
January 16, 2023 23:01 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBWhat exactly is Foul Language and how is it connected to today's music? Do I like it? Does it bother me? These are some of the questions that we discuss in today's podcast episode. Here is a list of useful new English words that you will hear in today's episode: Foul Language doing chores a random music playlist old-fashioned To boast (boasting) it bores me to death it grosses me out it makes me sick to my stomach Excessive --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spo...
Ego Is the Enemy
January 12, 2023 05:08 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBIs our ego the enemy? That's the question that we pose in this episode. Here are some interesting English words that you will hear: The cause source origin extensively broadly excerpts passages grunt work --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Dealing with a Narcissist
January 11, 2023 00:58 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MBWhat does it mean to be a narcissist? What does it mean to deal with a narcissist? Here are some new English words/expressions that will come up in this episode that suits them criticism sigh cut the crap I am not buying that story To be calculated To be abrasive approval --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Is She Vile?
January 10, 2023 00:58 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBI finally watched the Meghan and Harry Netflix documentary and let's just say; I have a lot to say about it. Here are some excellent English words/expressions that you will hear in today's podcast episode: To be vile To be despicable To be sick and tired of something To whine (whining) Legitimate It doesn't sit well with me To be self-centered To be self-seeking To be a simp To air your family's dirty laundry To irk me It's a money grabber To be orchestrated --- Send in a...
Should I even bother with New Year's Resolutions?
January 05, 2023 03:11 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBIt's a new year, and so many of us have a list of new resolutions ready to be executed. But what is a new year's resolution? Is it actually useful? Here are some English words that will be mentioned in this episode resolution intent achieve for the better to reflect ON a clean slate paving the way --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Leaving a Lasting Legacy
January 03, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn today's episode, we are going to talk about three famous people who have left a lasting legacy, for different reasons. There are MANY new English words in this episode for you to learn, so please pay as much attention as possible to the pronunciation of the words. Here is a list of the new words that will be mentioned: legacy-legacies permanent encounter tanglible intangible forge concrete significant notable charitable accolades fierce tenacious monarch reign trail ...
The Power of Legacy
January 02, 2023 22:00 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBHappy New Year dear listeners, What is a legacy? That's what we will talk about in today's podcast episode. Here are some new English words that will come up in today's episode: legacy to leave left to leave behind --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Money Doesn't Grow on Trees
December 28, 2022 23:45 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBWe often hear our parents say money doesn't grow on trees, but what do they mean when they say that? How is that idiom connected to the rest of this week's podcast episodes? As you listen, pay attention to the following words: to stick around I have a confession to make to be hectic where there is a will there is a way confession to earn to value --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
I used to be on a budget.
December 28, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBIn today's episode, I will share my conversation with 23-year-old Felipe, a Brazilian teacher who teaches English native speakers Portuguese. Felipe shares with us how he was able to get to where he is today and how he improved his English so that he was able to teach in English. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
I am on a Budget
December 26, 2022 22:00 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBIn today's podcast episode we are going to talk about Felipe from Londrina, Brazil. Listen and see how Felipe is using his English on daily basis to earn money and support himself in Brazil. It's a very inspiring and motivating story. Here are some of the words that you should look out for in today's episode I am on a budget To stand out (he stood out) We don't have money to throw away To invest in yourself --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mav...
No Guts No Glory
December 22, 2022 04:41 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBMy dear English learners, Episode 98 of You Me and Words is a short one, but it's one of the most powerful ones that I have ever recorded. Sometimes it's hard to remember certain moments of our lives, but we do it because it's important to share specific stories with other people. This week I have traveled back in time so that I could share specific stories with you in hopes that those stories will motivate you and encourage you to not give up on your English-learning journey. Here ar...
The American Dream...
December 20, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBNew English words that you are going to hear in this episode To pump myself up overwhelm to a certain extent awkward --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Are you scared to dream big?
December 19, 2022 22:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBIn today's podcast episode we ask this question: are you scared to dream big? I share with you all a personal story of mine as I try to connect it to our topic. Here are some new English words which you will hear in this episode: traumatizing foreign vividly refugees eager incomplete --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
My event with Michelle Obama...
December 15, 2022 02:16 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn today's episode, I want to tell you about an event that I attended last night here in Los Angeles. It was an event lead by Michelle Obama. For me, it was an unforgettable event for so many reasons. In this podcast episode, I will share with you a few of my impressions and observations. Here are some new English words that will come up in this episode: prestigious raw packed accomplished persistent --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick2...
Could you live without music?
December 12, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBSomething happened last Thursday that inspired me to record this podcast episode. It prompted me to ask the following question: Could you live without music? Here are all the English words that come up in this episode: buckle up genre admire odd disease health issues spasms tremors cramps magnificent spotlight prompted me to furthermore blasted to exaggerate goosebumps --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
What did you say?
December 08, 2022 02:00 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBWe now understand what the word breakdown means. Breakdown, as in having a public breakdown. But, what does a communication breakdown mean? Have you ever experienced it? What causes it to happen? Here are some of the English words that are mentioned in today's episode: morality ethics principals slightly somewhat communication lack perception information overload --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
The Internet and Public Breakdowns
December 06, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBWhat exactly is a public breakdown? How is the internet connected to a public breakdown? Who does this happen to? Here are some new English words that you will hear in this episode breakdown collapse downfall to monitor to exploit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
What's going on with Kanye?
December 05, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBLately, Kanye West has been all over the news. But, why? What did he do? What did he say? In this episode, we talk about that subject in simple English. In this episode, we try our best to break down the subject in a way that's very easy for you to understand. Here are the new English words/expressions that you will hear in today's episode: All over the news controversial provocative divisive antisemitic judgmental to praise technologically driven nonsense access --- Send ...
A Broken Friendship
December 01, 2022 00:38 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIs it possible to med a broken friendship? What if that friendship is between siblings? Here are some of the new English words that you are going to hear in this podcast episode: speechless to weep exhausted I am rooting for you monetary siblings rift tabloid to mend --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
How much money are your friendships worth?
November 30, 2022 01:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn today's episode, we explore friendships when mixed with money. Here are some new English words that will pop up in this episode. avid betrayal to betray genuine celebrities we pick up where we left off --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Are you a Golden Friend?
November 29, 2022 00:02 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBIn today's episode we are going to talk about friendships. We are going to talk about what it means to be a good friend. We are also going to look at several English Idiomatic Expressions in connection to this topic. Here all the new words that are mentioned in this episode obstacle social creatures to see eye to eye heated argument to clear the air truthful durable trustworthy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Are You Sure You Can Do It?
November 23, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBIn this episode I want us to work on your personal commitment to learning the English language. Here are some words that come up in this episode that you should write down: To affirm To postpone --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Suddenly came the tears
November 22, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBHere are some of the new English words that you will hear in this podcast. Grit Condescending Superior Patronizing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Do You Hear Me?
November 21, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBI personally think that this is a very important podcast episode in that I want to share an important message with you all. I hope that you have your notebooks, pens and highlighters ready because we are going to learn new words together. In fact, here is a list of all the new words that I will mention in today's episode. Please write them down. Repetitive Baffled Perplexed External Mighty to be vast remote --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...
Keep your world Bilingual...
November 17, 2022 06:44 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBSo, what is our summary of bilingualism? Should we speak only English to our kids, OR should we also insist on our native language/languages? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
Should parents speak two languages to their kids?
November 16, 2022 04:12 - 8 minutes - 5.59 MBWe ended yesterday's episode by asking the question: Should parents in bilingual households speak two languages with their kids? In today's episode, I tried my best to give you my personal perspective and opinion on that question. Some new words used in this episode are: household siblings --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message
I am not her daughter.
November 15, 2022 02:00 - 8 minutes - 6.01 MBI bumped into a friend of mine the other day. Her four-year-old daughter asked me an interesting question. Out of that question came the idea to record today's podcast episode. Enjoy it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maverick22/message