Learn English Podcast

🎙️ In this episode, we explore the six different vowel sounds of the letter A in American English. You’ll learn how to recognize the short A, long A, broad A, the schwa, the R-colored A, and a regional A sound you may hear in some New York accents. This episode gives clear examples and simple explanations to help you improve your pronunciation and understand how native speakers use these sounds in everyday words.This episode is made for B1–B2 English learners who want to reduce pronunciation mistakes, speak more clearly, and understand spoken English more easily. Follow along with the vocabulary list in the episode description so you can review the key terms and make real progress with your English pronunciation.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list:1) Vowel – A speech sound made without closing the mouth (a, e, i, o, u).2) Consonant – A speech sound made by stopping or restricting airflow (like b, t, or m).3) Syllable – A single unit of sound in a word (for example, “hap-py” has two syllables).4) Short vowel sound – A quick sound of a vowel, like the a in “cat.”5) Long vowel sound – A sound where the vowel says its name, like the a in “cake.”6) Broad vowel sound – A more open sound made with the jaw wide, like the a in “father.”7) Schwa sound – The most common vowel sound in English, pronounced as “uh,” like the a in “about.”8) R-colored vowel – A vowel sound that changes because of an “r” that follows it (like air in “care”).9) Differentiate – To recognize or show how two things are not the same.10) Tricky – Difficult to understand or do.11) Unstressed syllable – A syllable that is not emphasized or said strongly.

🎄 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you’ll hear the surprising story of how Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol helped create the modern Christmas traditions we know today. We talk about Dickens’ life, why he wrote the book, and how the story changed the way people thought about generosity, family, and the “spirit of the season.”You’ll also learn useful English vocabulary connected to the story, like “Scrooge,” “bah humbug,” and “Merry Christmas,” plus hear about different movie adaptations you can watch to practice your listening skills. This episode is perfect for B2 English learners who want to improve their vocabulary and understand more about Christmas culture in the English-speaking world.🎬 Best Adaptations to Improve Your EnglishA Christmas Carol (1984, George C. Scott) – Most faithful to the bookA Christmas Carol (1999, Patrick Stewart) – Intense, emotional performanceMickey’s Christmas Carol (1983) – Perfect for kidsThe Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) – Great mix of humor + classic storySpirited (2022, Apple TV+) – Modern musical versionThe Man Who Invented Christmas (2017) – Behind-the-scenes story of Dickens🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list:1) Modern-day – describing something as it exists in the present time.2) Debtors’ prison – a jail where people were once sent when they could not pay their debts.3) Child labor – the use of children to work, often in bad or unsafe conditions.4) Social criticism – writing or art that shows problems in society and calls for change.5) Pamphlet – a small booklet or paper that gives information or expresses an opinion.6) Rebrand – to change the image or identity of something, often to make it more appealing.7) Grumpy – easily annoyed, complaining, or in a bad mood.8) Preachy - Used to describe someone or something that tries too hard to teach people what is right and wrong in a moral way9) Scrooge - A person who hates spending money or refuses to share or give to others.10) Undeterred - Still continuing to do something or still determined to do something even after experiencing difficulties.11) Groundbreaking – very new and different, introducing important changes or ideas.

🎄 In this holiday episode of the Learn English Podcast, we explore some of the most common phrasal verbs with the word “give” that you will hear in the United States during the month of December. Christmas in American culture is strongly connected to gift-giving, charity, and community traditions, and those traditions bring many English expressions into everyday conversations. This episode teaches you real examples of “give to,” “give out,” “give back,” and “give away” so you can understand them clearly and hear how native speakers use them in daily life.This episode is perfect for English learners around the world who want to improve their vocabulary and listening skills through natural, contextual examples. You will hear how these phrasal verbs show up in Christmas stories, family traditions, charity events, workplace conversations, and even funny situations that happen at home. Each explanation includes useful examples that make the meanings easier to understand, even if phrasal verbs usually feel confusing.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc🎧Previous Christmas Episodes:https://youtu.be/tlE-XTTzVvMhttps://youtu.be/aaRFFWMOP9o📝 Vocabulary list:1) Give to (someone) – to give a gift, money, or help to a specific person or organization 2) Give out (something) – to distribute something to many people 3) Give out – to stop working or functioning 4) Give back – to help your community or show gratitude 5) Give back (something) – to return something to its rightful owner 6) Give away (something) – to give something to someone for free 7) Give away (a secret) – to reveal hidden or secret information 8) Give someone away – to formally accompany and present a bride in a wedding ceremony9) Mythical – Related to stories, legends, or imaginary beings that are not real, such as Santa Claus.10) Gratitude – A feeling of thankfulness or appreciation for something good that someone has done for you.11) Rightful owner – The person who truly owns or should possess something.

🗺️In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you will learn the meaning of the strange names Americans use for different regions of the United States, including the Rust Belt, Sun Belt, Bible Belt, Stroke Belt, Diabetes Belt, and Tornado Alley.You will learn: • Where these regions are located • Why they have these names • What life is like in each area • How they are connected to American history, jobs, religion, health, and weatherThis episode is designed for B1–B2 English learners who want to improve listening skills while learning real information about American culture and geography.Listen and follow along with the vocabulary list in the show notes to strengthen your real-life English and understand these terms when you hear them in the news or conversations.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list:1) Rust Belt – A region in the U.S. that was once famous for factories and manufacturing but later experienced economic decline2) Sun Belt – The southern part of the U.S. known for warm weather and population growth3) Bible Belt – A region with a strong Christian religious influence4) Tornado Alley – An area in the central U.S. where tornadoes happen often5) Stroke Belt – A region of the U.S. with unusually high rates of strokes6) Belt – A large area that shares similar features or traits7) Manufacturing – The process of producing goods in factories8) Steel mill – A factory that produces steel9) Economy – The system of jobs, businesses, and money in an area10) Decay – To become worse or weaker over time.11) Revitalize – To improve or bring new life to something12) Deep fried – Cooked by immersing food in hot oil.

🦃 Want to talk about Thanksgiving like a native speaker?In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, you’ll learn the most common Thanksgiving vocabulary used in American English. We explain real English phrases you will hear during the holiday, including how Americans talk about food, hosting a meal, inviting guests, and expressing gratitude.You will learn useful Thanksgiving words such as host, guest, set the table, potluck, catered, seconds, stuffed, indulge, food coma, heartfelt, and many more. Each word is explained clearly in context so you can understand native speakers and use these phrases naturally in real conversations.We also talk about how Americans actually celebrate Thanksgiving — what people eat, how they invite friends and family (“come by my place”), how they talk about traffic, and how they describe eating too much food. You’ll also learn the difference between thankful, grateful, and blessings, and hear examples of how these words are used in daily life.This episode is ideal for B1–B2 English learners who want to improve listening, expand vocabulary, and understand American culture.🎧 Follow the Learn English Podcast to get weekly episodes that teach real-life English in context.Previous Thanksgiving Episodes:https://youtu.be/ssI-S4lOr0Qhttps://youtu.be/vwddjlylk88🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list:1) Host – The person who invites others and holds an event at their home.2) Guest – A person invited to someone else’s home or event.3) Catered – Food prepared by a restaurant or company and brought to an event.4) Potluck – A meal where each guest brings a dish to share with everyone.5) Set the table – To prepare a table for a meal by putting out plates, glasses, and cutlery.6) Cutlery – Knives, forks, and spoons used for eating.7) Seconds – Another serving of food; when you go back for more.8) Stuffed – Very full after eating too much food.9) Indulge – To allow yourself to enjoy something you usually avoid (like too much food).10) Leftovers – Food that remains after the main meal11) Food coma – The sleepy, tired feeling after eating a large meal.12) Heartfelt – Sincere and full of real emotion.