English with Dane
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My Top 10 Idioms in English
May 18, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBThis 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 feel...
How to Talk About Music in English
May 15, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MBDo 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...
How to Use "GET"
May 11, 2020 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.56 MBHave 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...
Today in History: Victory in Europe! (New Vocabulary & Phrasal Verbs)
May 08, 2020 14:00 - 10 minutes - 6.9 MBThis 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 Instagram Follow English with Dane on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
Strange News: Japanese Eels, Disney Camping & Italian Drones
May 04, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 7.94 MBStrange 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 an...
How to Use Make & Do (Common Uses)
May 02, 2020 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MBMake & 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.
Stop Making These 3 Pronunciation Mistakes
April 29, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.52 MBThis 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 Instagram
Movie Challenge: Can you Guess the Movie?
April 25, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MBAre 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 INSTAGRAM
Monday Mailbag (Listener Questions)
April 20, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBThis 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.
3 Common Mistakes in English
April 17, 2020 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.95 MBThis 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 Instagram
This Week In History: Assassinations, Legends & The Titanic
April 14, 2020 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBPractice 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 Instagram
Phrasal Verbs are Cool: 3 Phrasal Verbs with "to Get"
April 06, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.47 MBPhrasal 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!
Strange News: Driving Dogs, Crappy Corona Cures and Nose Magnets
April 03, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 8 MBGet 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: [email protected] Sources: First Story Second Story Third Story
Accent Challenge: Can you guess the different accents in English?
March 27, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.82 MBIt'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.
5 Best TV Series to Learn English
March 25, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.72 MBWhat 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: Instagram
How to Practice Pronunciation ( Pronunciation Tips)
March 22, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBThis 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.
Strange News: Hotels, Monkey Wars & Toilet Paper / New Vocabulary in English
March 16, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes - 9.35 MBHave 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.
English for Work: Phrasal Verb "to set up", Common Mistakes in English, English Tips & Motivation
March 11, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBLearning 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!
Today in History: Drugs, Football & Pirates
March 06, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.19 MBNew 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.
World News: Asteroids, Viruses & Scholarships
March 04, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MBIn 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 @englishwithdane Article links: Asteroid Corona Virus in Iran Scholars...
Listener Questions: Corona Virus, Music & Phrasal Verbs Tips
March 02, 2020 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn 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: @Tumacamusic Spotify: Blanco Palamera instagram: @blancop...
Accent Challenge: Can you guess the accent?
February 28, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MBThe 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: [email protected]
This Week In History: Oscars, Discoveries & Towers
February 27, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MBIn 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: [email protected] Thanks for listening!
Strange News: Shark Attacks, Traffic Experiments & Killer Bees ( Learn English with News)
February 24, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MBIn 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 Dane For full free transcripts of this episode:...
World News in English in 5 Minutes (Tuesday)
February 11, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.78 MBIn 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!...
World News in English in 5 minutes
February 10, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.5 MBOn 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: [email protected] On today's episode: 1st headline: Philippine president says he will scrap military pact with US https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/end-that-son-of-a-bitch-philippine-president-sa...
Learn English With Movies - Jojo Rabbit REVIEW - New Vocabulary
February 04, 2020 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBDane 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 ...
Remembering Kobe Bryant - Kobe's Impact on a Generation
January 28, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.68 MBOn 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 oth...
Strange News! - Falling Iguanas and Therapy Goats (Vocabulary and Phrasal Verbs)
January 28, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MBIn 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 Instagram 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 IG @Englishwithdane ...
Can You Guess the Accent? - Learn English with Movies ( Accent Challenge)
January 22, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBEnglish 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, ...
Can You Guess the Accent? - Learn English with Movies ( Accent Challenge)
January 22, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBEnglish 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, ...
Bonus Episode #2 (Listener Questions and Most Common Mistakes for English Learners)
December 07, 2019 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.59 MBIn 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 @englishwithdane Another bonus episode today, but a sh...
Story Time: Traveling in the Middle of a Terrorist Bomb Threat (Bonus Episode)
November 23, 2019 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBOn 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 [email protected]. Transcript: Hey, what’s up? What’s going on? Welcome to another episode of English with...
Strange News: Deception, Drones and Hide & Seek
October 29, 2019 14:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBOn 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: Instagram Twitter 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. It’s been a while since I released an episode, but ...
The Accent Challenge #3: Can you guess the Accent?
September 15, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBOn 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 ...
The Accent Challenge #3: Can you guess the Accent?
September 15, 2019 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBOn 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 ...
Volcanoes and World Records: Krakatoa and Diana Nyad
September 03, 2019 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBEnglish 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 ra...
Gold, Gold, & more Gold! California and the Gold Rush
August 19, 2019 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBHey! 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...
Who Won the Space Race? U.S.A vs USSR & The Moon landing
August 05, 2019 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBOn 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 wa...
Movie Review: Yesterday (2019)
July 23, 2019 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBIn 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: LINK Practice your English and become more fluent in a fun and eas...
Today in History: Bombs, Battles and Caves
July 11, 2019 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBOn 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 Warrior https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-sinking-o...
Today in History: Bombs, Battles and Caves.
July 11, 2019 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MBOn 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. Follow the show on social media and let me know what you think! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishwithdane/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/English...
Accent Challenge #2: English Listening Practice (Answers)
July 01, 2019 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.85 MBOn 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...
Accent Challenge #2 - Practice your English and Guess the Accent
June 22, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 8.98 MBOn 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 soc...
You Have the Right to Remain Silent.
June 14, 2019 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.72 MBOn 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. Listen and practice your English with the 25th episode of this show. Follow English with Dane on social media: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishwithdane/ twitter: https://twitt...
You Have the Right to Remain Silent
June 14, 2019 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.72 MBOn 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.
Learn English with News Headlines: Animals Rights
June 12, 2019 17:00 - 14 minutes - 6.84 MBOn 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.
Today in History: Anniversary of D-Day
June 07, 2019 16:00 - 14 minutes - 6.45 MBOn 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: @englishwithdane Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)
Today in History: Anniversary of D-Day
June 07, 2019 16:00 - 14 minutes - 6.45 MBOn 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: @englishwithdane
Accent Challenge #1 Can you guess the different accents in English from around the world?
June 05, 2019 22:00 - 19 minutes - 8.81 MBOn 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.