Coffee With Gringos

Cazuela, Curanto, Charquican…..In today's episode, Brittany and Jesse talk about all the different types of Chilean food they've eaten over the years. Some good, some not so good. Discover what they find delicious and what they find not so appealing. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-177-chilean-food

Yes—it's true. After 175 episodes of Coffee with Gringos, Paige and Ian are leaving the podcast. While it has been a fantastic and amazing ride for both of them unfortunately all good things must come to an end. Join us for Paige and Ian's final episode of CWG as they discuss their experiences with the podcast from amazing special guests to live streams events and even a tipsy cooking show and give a proper farewell and goodbye. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-176-paige-e-ian-se-despiden

While learning any language other than your native one is somewhat challenging, there are definitely some languages that happen to be easier to learn and others that are very difficult. That goes the same for native English speakers. Join us for today's episode as we discuss some of the easiest and hardest languages to learn for native English speakers from Spanish and Dutch to Arabic and Euskera. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-175-los-idiomas-mas-faciles-y-dificiles-de-aprender

The digital age has brought us all so many great things such as total connectivity, unlimited information, and futuristic lifestyles in an ever-convenient and comfortable world. However, the ushering in of this modern age has caused us to lose many things as they have become obsolete by our ever-glowing screens. Join us for today's episode as we nostalgically talk about things that we have lost to the Internet from opening up a fresh new CD rom to disposable cameras to childhood autonomy and more. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-174-cosas-que-hemos-perdido-por-culpa-de-internet

Have you ever been in a business meeting with English-speaking colleagues and heard them say something like “branch out” and thought to yourself, “what does that mean??” Native English speakers love to use phrasal verbs whenever they can and come so naturally. But if you are new to English, they can be quite challenging—especially in the context of business. Join us for today's epsiosde as we discuss some of the most commonly used buisness phrasal verbs from “ step down” to “lay off” and many more. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-173-phrasal-verbs-para-aumentar-tu-fluidez-profesional-en-ingles

Frequent special guest, Michael Papale, and our very own Paige Sutherland were recently on a hiking trip in the cold and wet White Mountains of New Hampshire in the northeastern United States where Michael suffered a series of unfortunate events—from falling in a creek and not having his phone and after being separated from the group, and eventually having a harrowing real-life survival story that put his mental and physical limits to the test. Join us for today's episode as we discuss Michael's real-life scary survival story, how he lived to laugh about it today and how it could happen to anyone. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/Episode-172-Michael-Papale-Una-historia-real-de-supervivencia

Do you ever feel like you just can't get as much done as you would like to? Do you find yourself distracted by little things that keep you from getting your real work done? Well, you aren't alone and the popular YouTube channel “ASAP Science” explains the reasons why in an interesting video called “The Science of Productivity.” Join us for today's episode as we discuss the science of productivity—from having a disciplined schedule and not multitasking to breaking up work into smaller chinks and giving in to the Zeigarnik Effect. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-171-the-science-of-productivity

Like most languages, English vocabulary has been influenced by several other languages due to cultural exchanges, trading, and conquest. Latin, German, and French are just a few of the languages which have greatly contributed to the evolution of English vocabulary over time. Join us for today's episode as we discuss some common English words that arent even English, from “carpe diem” and “angst” to “hors d'oeuvres” and many more. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-170-words-in-english-that-arent-english-words

Non-fungible tokens—also known as NFTs—are unique digital pieces with unique digital codes that represent some sort of digital item that you can own. It could be digital art, music, videos, tweets, and even memes. It's totally unique and has a non-interchangeable unit of data which makes it encrypted in the blockchain system, similar to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The NFT market has exploded in the last couple of years alone with over $40 billion USD sold in 2021 alone and is projected to continue growing each upcoming year. Will NFTs catch on with each coming year in popularity or will it fizzle out like other trends in the past? Join us for today's episode as we do our best to describe what NFTs are and what their future could be in our society.

The world has been shocked in the last few weeks by the developing story of the Russian invasion of its neighbor and former Soviet territory of Ukraine. Ukrainian cities are being invaded and bombed with civilians being killed as collateral damage. Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade has caused an array of problems for both the people of Ukraine and the people of Russia from condemnation from the majority of the world's leaders, crippling economic sanctions, a nearly worthless Russian ruble, and severe backlash and imprisonment of protestors. Join us for today's episode as we discuss the ongoing and developing situation between Russia and Ukraine and where this conflict will lead to in the future. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-168-the-russian-invasion-of-ukraine

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics have officially come to a close, just six months following the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and being dubbed as yet another “COVID Olympics.” As per most Olympics, there have been some highlighted moments from skier Mikaela Shiffrin's attempt to live up to high expectations and Shaun White's tearful farewell to yet another Russian doping scandal in figure skating. Join us for today's episode as we talk all about these stories and more with returning special guest and Olympics expert, Michael Papale. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-167-highlights-from-the-beijing-winter-olympics

Most people have just a very normal job, maybe as an accountant, teacher, lawyer, doctor, all these sorts of run-of-the-mill careers. But what about those people that do jobs that we don't even know exist or take for granted? These are jobs not a lot of people pursue even though it can involve some pretty serious cash. Join us for this episode as we discuss bizarre, unusual, and odd jobs from dog food tester to professional snuggler and much more. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-166-odd-jobs

The working world has been accustomed to the five-day workweek for over a century with the typical schedule of at least forty hours per week, Monday through Friday. A lot has changed in recent years with workers demanding more flexibility and options in an ever-changing and developing society—including the introduction of a four-day workweek that allows for more personal time and less feelings of burnout. However, can we as a society make this change function after so many years of following the standard five-day workweek? Will workers continue to be as productive? Join us today as we discuss the ever-growing movement for the four-day workweek from its challenges to the positive benefits that it could provide. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-165-the-case-for-the-4-day-workweek

In a world full of vices such as alcohol and gambling, certain governments have been developing plans to limit the damage of these vices, especially among young people. One of the biggest vices—tobacco—has come into the forefront of debate of health, modernization, and personal rights in the form of a newly proposed tobacco ban. New Zealand's government has recently announced plans to enact a tobacco ban for the youth of their population with the goal of having fewer than five percent of their citizens smoking by 2025. While in theory, a cleaner and healthier society is of course a good idea, but at what cost? Join us for today's episode of the podcast as we discuss New Zealand's ambitious and controversial smoking ban and whether we think it is actually possible to implement and succeed. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-164-new-zealands-controversial-smoking-ban

The billionaire space race is the rivalry among some of the world's richest entrepreneurs who have entered the aerospace industry in recent years. These business tycoons such as Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, and Elong Musk are picking up where under-funded government administrations are slacking and are competing for the most successful advancements and adventures in space. While space exploration is exciting and breakthrough, should we be worried about these billionaires and their plans for space tourism and eventually colonization? Join us for today's episode as we discuss the billionaire space race and how it will change and revolutionize our relationship and accessibility to space forever—and sooner than we may think. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-163-billionaire-space-race

Following the trend of the previous year's unexpected events amidst a novel pandemic, 2021 was no shortage of surprises. From political uprisings to the George Floyd case verdict to spectator-less Olympic games and same-sex marriage legalization in Chile, this year brought us more than we could have ever expected during one of the most unpredictable times in recent history. Join us for the last episode of 2021 as we discuss this year's wildest and most memorable moments. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles//episode-162-the-big-events-from-the-year-2021

In the US, the recent acquittal of seventeen-year Kyle Rittenhouse for shooting three people—killing two and injuring one—during a Black Lives Matter protest last year has reignited once again the hotly debated issue of gun rights in the country. The case had been really messy from the start, with prosecutors looking for any angle they could to put him behind bars while Rittenhouse and his defense claim he was only acting in self-defense. Join us for today's episode as we break down the complicated and polarizing case of Kyle Rittenhouse and the effects it will have on gun rights for the future. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-161-recent-court-case-ignites-gun-debate-in-the-us

A cold case is a crime, or a suspected crime, that has not yet been fully resolved and is not the subject of a current criminal investigation, but for which new information could emerge from new witness testimony, re-examined files, new evidence, or even fresh activities of a suspect. These cases often go unsolved for many years with the families of the victims never finding closure and always wondering what happened to their loved ones. These cases are often very present and well-known in popular culture in the case of Netflix series, movies, and other forms of entertainment and seem to capture the interest of everyday people despite the sad and unfortunate details of the case itself. In today's episode, we are joined by a cold-case fan and good friend, Kathleen Chenery, to discuss a few well-known cold cases and what we think could be the missing links to solve them once and for all. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-160-cold-cases

Alaska is not only the largest US state but a land of wild frontier filled with wild animals, frozen glaciers, and a harsh environment where a few but brave people survive in order to have their own taste of freedom and nature in an ever-modern and controlled world. Today we sit down with a good friend and former Santiago resident and Dynamic English teacher to discuss life as a salmon fisherman in Alaska from pulling in nets on the boat to avoiding enormous mosquitos. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-159-alaska-fishing

The United States National Parks Service was established in 1916 and has since grown to include 63 national parks in all 50 states and territories from Alaska to Puerto Rico. Each year, millions of tourists visit these parks to enjoy their unique geography, wildlife, weather, scenery, and accessibility. Whether you're looking for a casual hike through the forest, catch an incredible sunrise on a volcano crater, or rock climb high granite walls, the national parks have a little bit of something for everyone. Join us for this episode as we discuss some of these amazing national parks from the high, granite walls of Yosemite to the rocky beaches of Acadia and much more. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-158-us-national-parks

Throughout history, there have been incredible survival stories that demonstrate what people have inside them to stay alive under the absolute worst circumstances. From being stranded in the middle of the ocean and surrounded by sharks to resorting to cannibalism in the freezing mountains, these tragic stories remind us not only of the fragility of life but also the willpower and tenacity it takes to survive when it seems that all hope is lost. Join us for this episode as we discuss some of history's most harrowing survival stories from the Donner Party to Aaron Ralston and much more. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-158-survival-stories

A pun is a joke that exploits or ties in the different possible meanings of a word or that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings. These are typically pretty cheesy and are most usually seen in the form of “dad jokes” which make us reluctantly chuckle and roll our eyes. Join us for this episode of the podcast as we discuss some of the most clever, cheesy and downright lamest puns that exist. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-156-puns

Folk tales are basically stories that have both elements of truth and myth that are passed down from generation to generation and they end up becoming a really important part of history in some cases. A They usually have multiple authors and so the story is changed as it is passed down from generation to generation. Join us for this episode as we discuss some commonly know North American folktales such as Johnny Appleseed, John Henry, and more. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-155-american-folklore

California is the most populous state in the United States and is synonymous with sunshine, Hollywood stars, and laid-back vibes. From major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco to its beautiful beaches, mountains, and redwood forests, this iconic state has a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy. In today's episode, we sit down and chat with our special guest and California native, Maggie Gallagher, as she tells us the good, the bad, and the tasty of California. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-154-california-dreamin

Would you rather have all traffic lights you approach be green or never have to stand in line again? Would you rather travel the world for a year on a shoestring budget or stay only in one country for a year but live in complete luxury? These are just a couple of examples of “would you rather” questions that are intended to represent hypothetical situations in which you have to choose between two decisions that can be strange, difficult, or just downright crazy. There are no wrong answers and you will get to know more about the person you are talking to in a fun and interesting way. Join us for this episode as we ask some common “would you rather” questions and decide which choices we would make. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-153-would-you-rather

Despite COVID vaccinations continuing to roll out worldwide, we are continuing to see more breakthrough cases of people becoming infected with new variants such as Delta and hospitals are once again filling up with mostly unvaccinated or unhealthy patients. Unfortunately, one of these breakthrough cases includes our very own Paige who got infected a few weeks ago and thankfully recovered quickly due to being vaccinated and healthy. Join us for today's episode as we talk about Paige's recent COVID experience and how the virus will likely be a part of our lives forever. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-152-paige-gets-covid

In recent weeks, the Islamic-militant group known as the Taliban has seized power in Afghanistan as the United States military continues its complete withdrawal from the country after almost twenty years of a devastating and costly war. Thousands of Afghans and others have rushed to the airport hoping to escape the country in fear of what the return of the Taliban will bring, with some so desperate that they have fallen to their deaths while clinging to US military planes as they leave the country. As chaos continues to ensue, many ask the question—with all the time, money, and lives spent to control the situation, how could this have failed so terribly? Join us for this episode we discuss the ongoing situation in Afghanistan from how it all started to how we got to where we are today and what it means for the future of Afghanistan and its people. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-151-afghanistan

In today's episode we'll continue talking about. more common idioms in English. Expressions such as “hit the nail on the head”, “cut to the chase” and “up in the air”. Tune in to find out what these idioms mean and how to use them. As always, read the transcript as you listen here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-150-common-idioms-2

Business buzzwords are terms that are regularly used in business to gain attention, boost morale, and describe situations within an industry or corporate culture. While they can be unknown and confusing at first, understanding and correctly using buzzwords can help you engage with coworkers and clients and add variety to your professional lexicon. Tune in to this week's episode as we go through some commonly used business buzzwords and how they can help you elevate your workplace fluency to the next level. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-149-business-buzzwords

What do Silly Putty, Furbies, and “Goosebumps” books all have in common? Being incredibly popular and successful fads in the 1990s that came and went with the decade. These short-lived trends are just a few of many that live forever in the minds of those who are old enough to remember them and in many cases, also collecting dust somewhere in the attic (looking at you, Beanie Babies…). Tune in to this week's episode as we are joined by special guest, Cat Flynn, in discussing some of our favorite fads from the 90s. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-148-90s-trends

Following its biggest anti-government protests in more than thirty years, the people of the tiny island nation of Cuba have been taking to the streets demanding aid from the government as the country suffers from food and medicine shortages, rising inflation, lack of vaccines, and a sixty-year embargo with the US that has crippled the lives of its people. Will President Miguel Díaz Canel and the Cuban government provide what the people are asking for or will they continue to ignore them and face a more severe backlash? Tune in to this week's episode as we discuss the developing situation of the Cuban protests and what we could expect to see in the future. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-147-cuba-protests

After being postponed for a year due to COVID-19, the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics are officially underway with thousands of athletes, officials, and journalists pouring into the Japanese capital for the most anticipated international multi-sport event in the world. However, with rising positive COVID-19 cases, social distancing protocols, and no spectators allowed at the events, this year's historic games will be different than any before. Join us for today's episode as we talk all about the Summer Olympics from cardboard beds and minimal interactions to this year's new events and more. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-146-the-tokyo-summer-olympics

Hawaii is the world's largest island chain, located in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles off the coast from the United States mainland which became the US's newest and 50th state in 1959. With its tropical climate, beautiful beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, seafood, etc., Hawaii has long been a popular destination for honeymooners, surfers, families, and retirees trying to escape the boredom and craziness of mainland life. Join us for today's episode as we discuss Ian's recent trip to Hawaii from the amazing beaches and delicious seafood of Maui to the lengthy and scenic “Road to Hana” drive. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-145-hawaii

Thirteen years ago, the incredibly famous and successful pop star Britney Spears suffered from a mental breakdown which led her to be admitted into a psych ward and placed under a conservatorship. Under this conservatorship, her father has the legal right to control essentially every decision of her life—from her finances to visiting her own children and even preventing her from getting off of her birth control in order to have more children. Recently, Britney has expressed her desire to end the conservatorship and regain control of her own life. Thanks to her diehard fans' support and a New York Times documentary exposing her situation, her case is being heard in legal courts to determine whether or not she will continue to live under the tight grasp of her father or if she will be able to live her life as she pleases. Join us for today's episode as we discuss the details of the developments of Britney Spear's bizarre conservatorship case. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-144-the-411-on-britney-spears-conservatorship

An alter ego is a person's secondary or alternative identity, that happens to be different from a person's normal or true personality. We see many people take on the role of an alter ego from actors and musicians to superheroes as a way to express themselves in ways that they feel that they can't with their true identities. They can help one's career take off to great success or see themselves get pigeon-holed into one character. Join us for today's episode as we discuss some commonly well-known alter egos from Beyonce's “Sasha Fierce” to Superman's Clark Kent and more. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-143-alter-egos

One of the most challenging parts of the English language is that it's filled with verbs that essentially have the same meaning, but are used in different situations or contexts. Some common examples include “know” and “meet”, “watch” and “look” and “win” and “earn”, among many others. While it can be confusing to know how to choose the right verb, doing so will help you feel more confident and take your fluency to the next level. Join us for today's episode as we discuss some of the most commonly confused similar verbs and how to know when to use them correctly. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-142-complicated-similar-verbs

Have you ever wondered what your ancestors were like? Did they immigrate from a foreign country to where you live now? What was life like for them in the past? These are common questions that get mentioned when talking about genealogy—your family's history. With advanced genealogy and DNA testing more readily available than ever, it is now easy and affordable to find out more about one's family history, genetic makeup, and even one's own identity. Join us for today's episode as we discuss all about genealogy from exploring our own family trees to the positive and negative results that could come from finding out about your family's past. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-141-genealogy

A tongue twister is a phrase that is designed to be difficult to articulate properly and can be used as a type of spoken word game or even a voice warm-up for performers, politicians, and other speakers. Specifically for language learners, they can be used as exercises to improve pronunciation, fluency, and speaking speed. Join us for today's episode as we explain some classic English-language tongue twisters from Peter Piper to woodchuck chucks and many more. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-140-tongue-twisters

For those who think that United States traditional foods only include hamburgers, hot dogs, and apple pie—you're wrong (although we do eat a lot of those). In the US, almost every city or state can be associated with its unique kind of food. From New England clam chowder and Kansas City barbecue to New Orleans jambalaya and Wisconsin cheese curds, the nation's wide variety of dishes welcome eaters to the flavor and culture of the place they are experiencing. Join us for today's episode as we chat all about some of the most uniquely well-known and delicious foods in the US. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-139-us-foods

Since the beginning of journalism, news and media outlets have published damaging, embarrassing, and even racially biased stories to provide readers with interesting and attractive articles—whether they are true or not—and have left these stories uncorrected in their publications. These unfair stories have caused many to be kept from getting jobs, homes, etc., and are constantly haunted by a past publication. However, recently The Boston Globe has committed to giving people the opportunity to either request a correction or removal of an article about them that was either inaccurate or never should have been published at all. Will this initiative become a widespread standard in the journalism industry or will only a select few media outlets decide to take the moral high ground in correcting past stories? Join us this week's episode as we discuss The Right to be Forgotten and its impact on journalism. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-138-the-right-to-be-forgotten

Seven years ago, comedian Christian Fetterman left his home in Pennsylvania, US for Chile with the dream of learning Spanish and making people laugh with funny videos. Since starting his YouTube channel—“Gringo Mode On”—three years ago, he has gained widespread popularity for his viral content, especially his hilarious parodies and stereotypes of Chileans and gringos. Join us for today's episode as we sit down with Christian to talk all about his journey from teaching English to Chilean preschoolers to becoming a YouTube sensation and much more. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-137-special-guest-christian-fetterman-of-gringo-mode-on

The Southeast Asian country of Myanmar has suffered from countless hardships and injustices in the recent past, from the mass genocide of the Rohingya Muslims to having one of the longest ongoing civil wars in the world. To make things even worse, on February 1st, the Myanmar military successfully deposed the democratically elected National League for Democracy (NLD) party through a military coup—seizing the power of the government and declaring a state of emergency and martial law. Three months later, the protests have resulted in more than seven hundred civilians dying—including children—and there have been over three thousand people put in prison. These numbers are rising and the situation becomes seemingly more and more complicated every day. Join us for this week's episode as we discuss the ongoing crisis in Myanmar and what might be done to solve it. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-136-myanmar

When speaking any language—as a native or as a learner—it can be very easy to fall into the habit of using the same general and uninteresting adjectives over and over. In English, just a few of these adjectives include “good”, “bad”, “fine”, and they are not only vague—but also downright boring. A great way to expand your lexicon, sound more fluent and have fun challenging yourself at the same is to learn and use some great alternative synonyms to replace them. Join us for today's episode as we discuss some of these great examples and how they can help you take your fluency to the next level. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-135-advance-your-fluency-with-adjectives

It is common to hear people talk all about the big cities in the US—New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, etc. However, a lesser-known city that lies in the hills of Kentucky is Louisville. Home to the famous boxer, Muhammed Ali, The Kentucky Derby, and Kentucky Fried Chicken—Louisville is a hidden gem that is overlooked too often by tourists. Join us on today's episode as we talk to our special guest and native Kentuckian—Nate Douglas—about the Bluegrass State from black-eyed peas and twangy accents to the chill vibes and lifestyle of Louisville. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-132-cwg-talks-everything-kentucky-with-special-guest-nate-douglas

The Grand Canyon is an enormous natural formation located in the southwest US in a state called Arizona that was formed by millions of years of river and wind erosion. At 446km length and 29km width, the canyon is a sight to see and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the US with an estimated 5.9 million tourists visiting every year. While visiting the Grand Canyon is for everyone, it is especially attractive to hikers looking to experience some of the trails and dangerously hot conditions for the experience of a lifetime. Join us for today's podcast as Paige tells us all about her trip to one of North America's greatest natural wonders including extensive hikes, dehydration, and sunset beers. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-133-paige-takes-a-trip-to-the-grand-canyon

The rise of climate change in recent years has affected our planet in many ways, one of which is the increase in frequency and magnitude of natural disasters. Every year, these forces of nature cause chaos, destruction, and death more and more frequently than before. Whether it's tornados in Missouri, blizzards in Boston, or wildfires in Chile, natural disasters are a common part of life and culture for the people who live with them. Join us for today's episode as we discuss natural disasters, their effects on the world, and how they will continue to increase unless we do something about it. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-132-natural-disasters

A euphemism is a word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant. Some euphemisms are intended to be funny while others are used to say something that would be very inappropriate to say otherwise. While they might seem confusing or vague to someone learning English, native speakers use them constantly and can really help you to sound more fluent. Join us for today's episode as we discuss "doing your business”, “ big-boned,” and other common euphemisms. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-131-euphemisms

With the rise of remote work during the pandemic, the world has seen a significant increase in people leaving their urban homes for more rural settings away from the city and traditional office settings. Some are even brave enough to leave their permanent homes behind and accept a nomad lifestyle, traveling from place to place to live and work. Join us for today's episode as we sit down with special guest, Kate Connelly, to talk about her decision to leave her urban life in Washington DC and take on the nomad life from the beaches of Rhode Island to the mountains of Colorado. Read the full transcript on our website: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-130-special-guest-kate-connelly

A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investing scam that generates returns for earlier investors with money taken from later investors. This is similar to a pyramid scheme in that both are based on using new investors' funds to pay the earlier backers. These schemes have existed for many years and examples can be found all over the world from Brazil's Telexfree to Alberto Chang in Chile. But, why is it called a Ponzi scheme? And how are these con artists able to trick so many people into giving them their money for a reward that doesn't really exist? Join us for today's episode as we discuss the origins of Ponzi schemes, how they function, and how Bernie Madoff successfully pulled off the biggest Ponzi scheme in history. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-129-what-is-a-ponzi-scheme

The death penalty—also known as capital punishment—is the execution or killing of an offender sentenced to death by a court of law for a serious crime such as murder. While many countries have abolished capital punishment, it still remains a prevalent practice in many other countries, including the United States where seventeen executions took place in 2020 alone. Join us for today's episode as we discuss the dark and controversial issue of the death penalty. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-128-the-death-penalty

There are few things that give us a sense of freedom like hopping in the car and driving a long distance from one place to another, viewing the scenery and landscapes along the way. Road trips give us the opportunity to explore new places and cultures, see famous and unknown attractions, and bond with our friends and family. Like most things in life, road trips don't always go perfect and you always have to expect the unexpected from speeding tickets and hitchhikers to broken down cars and blizzards. Join us for today's episode as we discuss everything about hitting the open road and the memorable experiences that come with it. Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-127-road-trips