English for Everyone ESL Podcast

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This show is for students at all levels of English proficiency and from any culture to learn more about English grammar, idioms, pronunciation, and vocabulary. There are also shows about American culture, movies, and books that will improve your understanding of life in America.

Caren Hayden


    • Nov 9, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Episode 19 - American English Idiom: Doggie Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 14:16


    Are your eyes sometimes bigger than your stomach? Then you may need a doggie bag! Today, I’ll tell you all about this American custom and the origin of this idiom.

    Episode 18 - How to Improve Your Listening Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 33:20


    Do you want to improve your listening skills in English? Today, I’m going to explain why listening in another language is so difficult, why this skill is very important, and how you can actually improve your listening skills.

    Episode 17 - American Author: Stephen King

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 12:43


    In honor of the creepiest month of the year, today’s episode is dedicated to the master of horror himself, Stephen King. I’ll tell you all about this critically acclaimed author and share some of my favorite Stephen King books and movies. He is one of America’s favorite writers, and I’m going to tell you why! Stay tuned!

    Episode 16 - Happy Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 12:52


    Today’s episode is all about the spookiest American holiday - Halloween! I will tell you about the historical origins of this beloved holiday, how we celebrate Halloween in America, and why it’s my favorite holiday.

    Episode 15 - Pronunciation - The Schwa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 11:45


    Do you want to sound more like a native English speaker? Then you must master the most common vowel sound in American English – the schwa! Today, I will tell you what the schwa sounds like and when you should use it.

    Episode 14 - The Tooth Fairy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2018 11:54


    What happens when American children lose their baby teeth? Well, most kids believe that the Tooth Fairy visits them in the middle of the night. Learn all about this custom and how it may be different from other teeth-centered traditions around the world.

    Episode 13 - George Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2018 18:18


    This episode is all about one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, the first President of the U.S., George Washington. You will hear about his childhood, how he got into politics, and his significant accomplishments.

    Episode 12 - Americans Love Their Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 16:18


    Are dogs really man’s best friend? Well, in America, yes! Today, I’ll be telling you all about how much Americans love their pets.

    Episode 11 - Movie Review - Pretty in Pink

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2018 17:30


    Today, I’ll be talking about an American cult classic film from the 1980s, Pretty in Pink. Stay tuned to find out why this movie was so popular back then, and what ESL students can still learn from it today!

    Episode 10 - Major Cities in the U.S. - Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 15:54


    Today I’m going to talk about a major city in the United States - Houston, Texas. I will tell you all about my hometown and why I love living here!

    Episode 9 - How Americans View Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 15:52


    Today, I’m going to discuss how Americans view the concept of time. I will explore this concept by examining some very common values and beliefs. Two frequently used idioms about time will also be discussed.

    Episode 8 - Sound More Like an American by Using Contractions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2018 15:16


    Do you want to sound more like an American when you speak English? Then today’s episode is for you! I will discuss contractions and why they are essential when speaking English.

    Episode 7 - Seven Interesting Facts about Marriage in the U.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2018 15:13


    This week’s podcast is all about marriage in the U.S. I will discuss seven interesting facts about what marriages and weddings look like in America today.

    Episode 6 - Making Polite Requests in English

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2018 16:19


    This week’s episode is all about making polite requests in English in American culture. I will discuss how, why, and when Americans make requests.

    Episode 5 - 9 Tips for English Self-Study

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 15:38


    Whether you are living in an English-speaking country or not, you should be studying English on your own as well. Even if you are in an ESL class or are immersed in English as a worker in the U.S., self-study is essential to improving your language skills. You have already started on the right path by listening to this podcast. Here are 9 other ways you can develop your at-home study skills.

    Episode 4 - Idiom - Breaking the Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2018 11:52


    In this week’s episode, I am going to talk about the idiom “breaking the ice.” What does it mean? Why, when, and how do we use it in English in the U.S.?

    Episode 3 - Small Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2018 13:06


    This week’s episode is all about small talk! What is it? Why is it important? When do Americans engage in small talk? Which topics are common, and which topics are off-limits? And, how can you get better at small talk?

    Episode 2 - Book Review of American Ways

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 15:05


    This week's podcast is a book review of American Ways: A Cultural Guide to the United States. This is an essential resource for anyone wanting to visit or live in the United States.

    Episode 1 Introduction to the Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 7:13


    Episode 1 Introduction to the Podcast by Caren Hayden

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