English with Dane
175 episodes - Spanish - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsUn podcast en inglés optimizado para hispanoparlantes.
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Strange News: Indoor Fireworks at Taco Bell
August 03, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MBI'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 Ne...
Article Read-Along: The Ultimate Productivity Life Hack is Saying No
July 19, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBReading 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 have...
The Comfort Zone
July 16, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThis 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 ...
Verbs You Probably Don't Know
June 21, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MBSo 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 the...
Patreon & Workshops Update
June 17, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 2.8 MBA new plan of attack! Here's a quick update about the Patreon channel and how we're going to proceed in the immediate future. Workshops coming soon! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)
A Conversation in English w/ Caroline
June 14, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBAnother 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 discomfor...
Animal-Related Idioms in English
May 31, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MBBack-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 ...
Idioms & Expressions with Get
May 27, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBI 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 Spotif...
Idioms & Expressions with Get
May 27, 2021 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBI 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 Spotif...
I Have News!
May 13, 2021 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBAn IMPORTANT episode of English with Dane. I've heard what you've had to say over the last 2+ years of the podcast, and it's finally time to take English with Dane to the next level. I'm pretty excited, and you should be too because big things are coming. Stop reading this and listen to the episode! @englishwithdane on IG Follow the show on Spotify Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)
Read Along: Mental Health
May 06, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBToday'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 follo...
Read-Along: Mental Health
May 06, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBToday'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 follo...
Music-Related Expressions in English
April 22, 2021 19:00 - 11 minutes - 8.12 MBThis 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 d...
A Bunch of Different Common Mistakes in English
April 15, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MBI'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", b...
Questions From Friends about English-Related Stuff
April 07, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MBThis 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 ...
Strange News in English: Free Doughnuts, Satanic Shoes & Emotional Support Spiders
March 30, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn 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
A Conversation in English w/ Álvaro Escribano (Escri)
March 18, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBIn 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 th...
Today in History: Bombs, Knights & Nuclear Disasters
March 11, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBToday 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 TRANSCRIPTS English with Dan...
Noun or Verb? Well, It Depends (Syllable Stress in English)
March 05, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.21 MBThis 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 tal...
What are Compound Adjectives? (10 Compound Adjectives to Improve your Vocabulary)
February 25, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn 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 F...
The Passive Voice: How and When to use it
February 01, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBThis 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! @englishwithdane
2020 Recap (What I learned)
January 07, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBThis 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 [email protected] to follow along more closely and not miss a word. Follow me on Instagram for more
5 Useful Expressions in English
January 04, 2021 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBHey! 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 @englishwithdane Don't forget to foll...
What is my English Level? (What I think about Levels)
December 03, 2020 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBThis 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, Dane Instagram ...
Prepositions In & On: Common Mistakes and Expressions
November 10, 2020 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.15 MBPrepositions 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! Dane Follow me on Instagram
Accent Challenge! (Compilation) Can You Guess the Accent?
November 03, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBUnderstanding 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 h...
A Conversation with: Pierre
October 23, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBToday'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 ep...
Strange News: Corporate Baby Names, Guilty Rappers & Child Criminals
October 19, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MBThis 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. -Dane Follow me on Instagram for a quiz about the show and additional content.
Common Mistake: Lose vs Loose (and Miss)
October 13, 2020 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBThe 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 n...
10 Adjectives with "UN-"
September 29, 2020 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.97 MBThis 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 content
5 Useful Collocations (How to Use Collocations)
September 25, 2020 01:00 - 7 minutes - 5.46 MBCollocations 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 stories
I got a Cat (What I learned)
September 14, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.76 MBIf 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 ...
5 Common Mistakes (And how to FIX them)
September 07, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.21 MBWe 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! Dane Follow me on Instagram @englishwithdane for extra...
Idioms, Idioms and more Idioms!
August 27, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6.01 MBThis 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...
Strange News: Delinquent Foxes, Flying Legs & Magical Cats
August 05, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBStrange 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) an...
Anxiety & English Learning
July 28, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MBThis 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 student...
Phrasal Verbs with "Give"
July 21, 2020 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.91 MBThis 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 D...
Today in History: Disneyland Opens its Doors
July 17, 2020 21:00 - 8 minutes - 6.19 MBIt'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 Instagram
Next Level Adjectives
July 13, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 5.94 MBThis 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 @englishwithdane
Strange News! Ninjas, Books in Microwaves & Parrot Prisons
July 06, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.1 MBStrange 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 Instagram
Story Time: Medical Emergency #1
June 29, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.48 MBI 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. Dane Check me out o...
How to Use Phrasal Verbs with ASK
June 22, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.63 MBIf 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 ...
WORLD NEWS: Open Europe, Protesters & Deported Billionaires
June 15, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBAre 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 qu...
ACCENT CHALLENGE: Guess the Accent! (Listening Practice)
June 12, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.86 MBAre 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 -dane
5 Practical Phrasal Verbs with PUT
June 08, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 5.16 MBUh 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 Instagram Hit me up with suggestions!
Strange News: Bank Robberies, "Healthy" Meth & Satanic Comas
June 05, 2020 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.48 MBThis 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
Stop Making these 5 Common Mistakes in English
June 01, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.48 MBEveryone 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 ar...
My Favorite Idioms in English (PART 2)
May 29, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.3 MBI'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 Ins...
5 Phrasal Verbs with "Take"
May 25, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.31 MBBy 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 ...
Strange News: Sex Dolls, River Phones & Undead Mayors (+NEW VOCABULARY)
May 22, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 8.11 MBOn 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 Instagram