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English with Dane

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How to Practice English with Movies - A Conversation w/ Cara

April 04, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

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. 

Why is English the GLOBAL LANGUAGE?

March 28, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MB

There are several reasons why English is the global language, and in this episode I try my best to talk about them and gain some perspective. As always, there will be new vocabulary in this episode, but it's mostly a deep dive into an interesting topic. Let me know what you think!

It's OK to be BAD - A Conversation w/ ANDY

March 16, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

The learning process, self-love, and our problems with social media. This conversation has a little bit of everything. The goal of this was to give you some useful advice from a different perspective that you can implement right now to achieve your goals. Check out Andy on Instagram and TikTok

Naked Spaniards & Cringey CEOs - VOCABULARY PARTY

March 01, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

NEW VOCABULARY ALERT! Strange News: A guy in Valencia who walks around naked wins in court, and a tech CEO makes a cringey mistake. Learn new vocabulary while laughing a bit at crazy stuff that happens around the world

Why is English Difficult? (PRONUNCIATION)

February 21, 2023 19:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

The first episode of Why is English Difficult, a series that will come out every few weeks. This episode deals with vowel sounds, differences between Spanish and English and the beauty of the SCHWA sound. Follow me on Instagram / TikTok

Today in History - 911

February 16, 2023 21:24 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Call 911! Today's episode is about the emergency service 911 and how it started. Well, it's about vocabulary, like most of these "today in history" episodes. So, I'll be reading through the origins of 911 and the sharing some fun facts. Follow me on IG and TikTok

How to Talk About TV SERIES in English

February 08, 2023 19:18 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MB

A lot of you wanted me to put out an episode about TV Series, and I thought this was a useful way of doing exactly that. We talk about TV Series so much, that I thought a practical guide to how to do that was more useful than some random recommendations. As always, let me know what you think! Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok

USEFUL ADJECTIVES to Describe People

January 31, 2023 16:33 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MB

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 TikTok

Improve Your Vocabulary - Article Read-Along (H-BOMB in Spain)

January 18, 2023 12:45 - 11 minutes - 7.76 MB

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 

7 EXPRESSIONS & SAYINGS you can use TODAY

January 10, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MB

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 / TikTok

Speak MORE so People Like You More? Article Read + NEW VOCABULARY

November 29, 2022 19:55 - 12 minutes - 8.6 MB

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 TikTok

Common Mistakes in English (Pronunciation & Grammar)

November 24, 2022 16:20 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MB

Here's a quick episode to make sure you're not making these common mistakes in English. If you DO make any of these mistakes, then from now on, YOU DON'T. Y ya está. No excuses. So, check out the episode and tell me if you thought it was useful. Follow me on Instagram & TikTok

A Conversation in English with NESH (Live and Speak English)

November 14, 2022 18:57 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

This was a fun episode, because we are joined by Nesh from LiveAndSpeakEnglish. We talked about a bunch of different topics, and she gave me some great insights into how she views the process of language learning. She also shares tips, stories and general advice for people who are trying to improve at any language.  Follow Nesh on Instagram and TikTok

Phrasal Verbs with OFF & Today in History

November 09, 2022 14:31 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this episode, we'll take a look at the phrasal verbs put off, pay off, call off, back off, doze off and go off. Plus, we'll also take a look back in history to learn about the accidental development of X-Rays. Oh! and as always, there's a bunch of vocabulary in there too.  CLASSES TRANSCRIPTS Follow me on Instagram and TikTok Today in History

Phrasal Verbs with OFF & Today in History

November 09, 2022 14:31 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

In this episode, we'll take a look at the phrasal verbs put off, pay off, call off, back off, doze off and go off. Plus, we'll also take a look back in history to learn about the accidental development of X-Rays. Oh! and as always, there's a bunch of vocabulary in there too.  Follow me on Instagram and TikTok

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - Creepy story in English + Vocabulary

October 31, 2022 17:24 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

This is a special Halloween episode of English with Dane. What does that mean? Well, I read a creepy story online the other day and thought it would be a cool thing to do given the date this comes out. It's not just a creepy story. It's actually all about the vocabulary check too. A bunch of new words for you in this episode, so check it out and tell me what you think.  Follow me on Instagram and TikTok

Is it possible to speak like a NATIVE SPEAKER?

October 26, 2022 10:40 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MB

This episode of English with Dane is about something I think a lot of people need to hear. It's a topic that always seems to come up in different ways and so I wanted to share my thoughts on it. It's the idea of speaking like a native speaker. I think a lot of people have this as a goal when learning/practicing English and I'm not sure if is a healthy one. Are you setting yourself up to fail? Is it even achievable? Is it really important? This episode is about trying to answer these question...

"Newspaper boy found dead" - Today in History (NEW VOCABULARY)

September 27, 2022 16:40 - 11 minutes - 7.81 MB

Before you listen, you should know that this is a particularly creepy episode of English with Dane. It's about a  moment in history that took place in Nebraska in 1983. Spoiler alert: it's about a killer. I thought I would bring back our  Today in History segment because these stories always seem to provide great new vocabulary to add to your arsenal. Plus, I think it's really cool to find out what happened on days like today but many years ago.  Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok

Confusing Words, Common Mistakes & Phrasal Verbs

August 30, 2022 12:11 - 13 minutes - 9.38 MB

Hey! This episode of English with Dane is about a couple of different things. First, we'll talk about words that sound the same but look different (homophones) and words that look the same but sound different (homographs). Then, we'll cover a mistake a lot of English speakers make (and maybe you too) as well as taking a look at a phrasal verb you might not be using. As always, there will be plenty of examples, new vocabulary and a bunch of learning moments. I hope you enjoy the episode, and ...

Listening Challenge & Strange News

August 23, 2022 18:22 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MB

I'm back! I'm back from my summer break and I feel recharged. In this episode, we'll read a fantastic Strange News headline, learn some new vocabulary words and then see how well you do in the first ever Speed Up challenge (please let me know if this is fun/useful for you).  Here's the full Guardian story

How many words do you need to know?

July 05, 2022 11:28 - 8 minutes - 6 MB

How many words do you need to know to understand a language? Many students have asked me this and I'm sure it's also a question you have asked yourself at times. This episode is an answer to that question. I found an article by the BBC that I think is very interesting and that answers this question pretty well, so I thought I would share. It turns out that (resulta que)  if we know the 800 most frequently used word families (listen to the episode to find out what a family is), we can underst...

News in English & New Vocabulary

June 13, 2022 18:43 - 16 minutes - 11 MB

3 news stories and a bunch of new vocabulary for you. Let's find out what's been happening in the world while adding new vocabulary words to your arsenal.  First story (Gel for hearts) Second story (Internet Explorer) Third story (Zebra guy)

Useful Idioms & Expressions

May 30, 2022 06:30 - 12 minutes - 8.82 MB

This episode is about useful idioms and expressions. I've made a list of some of the ones I use the most and I've made a selection from said list. I guarantee these are natural-sounding, easy-to-use idioms and I want you to start throwing them into conversations as soon as possible. I know I haven't posted an episode in a while, but now I'm back and with a vengance! So get ready to keep learning, keep improving and keep feeling more and more comfortable in English.  Instagram TikTok

Music and our Brains / NEW VOCABULARY / Article Read-Along

April 25, 2022 20:04 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MB

This episode of English with Dane is a read-along, which means I found an interesting article, and we're going to read it together. We'll come across (nos encontraremos con) a bunch of useful, new vocabulary and you'll also improve your comprehension in general. I love this type of episode because it gives us the chance to learn about interesting things outside of the sphere of English learning, which is super necessary. If you want to follow the article while listening to this episode, the ...

5 Practical Phrasal Verbs with IN

March 30, 2022 14:37 - 9 minutes - 6.36 MB

Phrasal verbs are a great way to become more fluent in English but people often shy away (phrasal verb alert) from learning them because they can be frustrating. I think the reason for this frustration is the fact they learn long lists of phrasal verbs that are often out of context, and therefore difficult to remember and even more difficult to use efficiently. That's why in this episode of English with Dane, we'll take a look at 5 practical phrasal verbs with "in" and make sure you understa...

A Conversation with Sam "Bruscavic"

March 08, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

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 Instagram

Pronunciation Mistakes in English

February 24, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.87 MB

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 ba...

The Difference Between SAY & TELL - Idioms and Collocations

February 16, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MB

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. Instagram TikTok 

A Conversation in English with Mario Marzo

January 31, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

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 h...

Verbs to Sound More Natural in English

January 18, 2022 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.01 MB

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.

NEW VOCAB (Strange News: Real-Life Exorcisms)

January 11, 2022 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MB

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 orga...

Best TV Shows to Practice English 2

January 04, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.53 MB

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 compre...

Phrasal Verbs with THROUGH

December 22, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MB

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....

Listener Questions: Vocabulary / TV Shows & More

December 13, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

Prueba TWYN grátis una semana y practica tu SPEAKING This 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. Instagram TikTok

More Idioms I Use

November 30, 2021 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MB

Prueba TWYN grátis una semana y practica tu SPEAKING Idiom 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 y...

Expressions in English and their Origins

November 25, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MB

Prueba TWYN grátis una semana y practica tu SPEAKING The 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....

Phrasal Verbs with DOWN

November 15, 2021 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MB

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....

Strange News: Sleep Tours in Hong Kong? (NEW Vocabulary)

November 11, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MB

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 tod...

How to Practice English at Home

November 08, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.7 MB

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 m...

How to Stay Motivated in Life and Business (Article Read-Along)

October 28, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

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. Yo...

Advanced Phrasal Verbs in Movies (CHALLENGE)

October 25, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

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. 

Phrasal Verbs with UP

October 19, 2021 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MB

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 ...

How to Increase Your Vocabulary in English

October 14, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.61 MB

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...

What Are Phrasal Verbs and How to Learn Them

October 07, 2021 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MB

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 f...

The Guide to "GET"

September 29, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MB

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. 

Should I be Studying Grammar?

September 21, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MB

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 ign...

Strange News: Ram-Raiding Toy Thieves (NEW VOCABULARY)

September 15, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.85 MB

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 Po...

More Idioms Baby!

September 07, 2021 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MB

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!). 

Movie Review: The Suicide Squad 2021

August 31, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

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 exac...

How to Be Yourself In English

August 13, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MB

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 yoursel...

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