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Un episodio para entrenar el oído.¿Por qué hay acentos en inglés que cuestan más a los hispanohablantes? ¿Deberías elegir entre acento americano o británico cuando estás aprendiendo inglés? + Un TEST para ponerte a prueba, entrenar el oído y subir de nivel.Follow me on IG/TT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@englishwithdane⁠⁠⁠⁠

¿Puedes mejorar tu ingles viendo series? Sí. Pero hay que hacerlo bien. No vale con solo ponerte la tele y ver tus series favoritas. En este episodio de English with Dane te cuento el método que mejor funciona (según la ciencia) para que esas horas de televisión te sirvan de verdad. 

Una colección de noticias bizarras de las cuales vamos a extraer un montón de palabras nuevas para tu vocabulario. Un "YouTuber" que fue detenido en la india por colarse a una isla prohibida, una pasta de dientes con sabor a pollo frito y una mujer que intenta asaltar a los pilotos por llegar tarde. Locura total. Pero eso no significa que no podamos aprender alguna que otra cosa.Follow me on IG/TT⁠⁠⁠⁠@englishwithdane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danerivarola⁠

El sistema de niveles (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) no se creó para ayudarte a aprender. Se creó para compararte y para encasillarte y para hacerte creer que aprender un idioma es un proceso lineal y nítido. Esto no es verdad y hasta me parece peligroso. Ahora usamos estos niveles como parte de nuestra identidad "pues yo soy un b1", cuando en realidad dicen muy poco de nuestra capacidad de comunicación. En este episodio te doy 7 razones que explican por qué deberíamos dejar de fijarnos tanto en estos niveles y como puedes enfocar tu aprendizaje de manera mas eficiente.Follow me on IG/TT⁠⁠⁠@englishwithdane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@danerivarola

Oye, si ya estás cansado de traducir y quieres empezar a pensar en inglés de una vez, este episodio es para ti. Para llegar a ser "fluent", tienes que dejar de darle vueltas al español en tu cabeza e intentar pensar como un "native speaker". En este episodio de English with Dane, te voy a dar unos trucos para que lo consigas, sin excusas y sin importar si eres un novato o ya llevas algo de tiempo.Follow me on IG/TT⁠⁠@englishwithdane⁠⁠⁠⁠@danerivarola

One of the most useful episodes of English with Dane. I've been researching what it means to sound "more professional" and I have summarised it for you to be able develop better habits right away. I made a list of great compound adjectives for you to sound better right away, but there's also some scientific research about pauses, intonation and overall competency that I think you will find very eye-opening. Let me know what you think. Follow me on Instagram / TikTok⁠@englishwithdane⁠⁠@danerivarola

This episode is my REAL answer to the most googled question about English learning. It's FREE and something you can start doing today. It's not a miracle course, or a series of TIPS. It's an actual perspective change that will help you be more resilient and efficient. I hope you enjoy it, and I hope you start applying it today.Follow me on Instagram / TikTok⁠@englishwithdane⁠⁠@danerivarola

The idea of having a "good accent" is one that tortures a lot of English-learners. High level students want to get rid of their accent in order to sound like native speakers, and lower level students are scared to speak because they think their accent is not good enough for basic communication. Regardless of where you are on that spectrum, this episode is the antidote.Follow me on Instagram / TikTok@englishwithdane@danerivarola

Movies are one of the best ways to practice English in a fun and effective way if you know how. This episode is a conversation with Cara Leopold who hosts a movie club where students can take advantage of this resource. We talk about how to choose the right movies, what the benefits of practicing with movies are and we also go into some of our all-time favorites. If you love movies and are interested in taking part, you can follow the link below.Cara's movie clubCara's LinkedInViaja y disfruta con audioViajes: Experiencias Exquisitas.Aprende de viajeros para dar el primer paso seguro y decidido hacia tu propio destino.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyClassesTranscripts

There are several reasons why English is the global language, and in this episode I try my best to talk about them and gain some perspective. As always, there will be new vocabulary in this episode, but it's mostly a deep dive into an interesting topic. Let me know what you think!CLASSES w/ DaneEPISODE TRANSCRIPTSClassesTranscripts

The learning process, self-love, and our problems with social media. This conversation has a little bit of everything. The goal of this was to give you some useful advice from a different perspective that you can implement right now to achieve your goals. Check out Andy on Instagram and TikTokViaja y disfruta con audioViajes: Experiencias Exquisitas.Aprende de viajeros para dar el primer paso seguro y decidido hacia tu propio destino.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyClassesTranscripts

Prueba TWYN grátis una semana y practica tu SPEAKINGNEW VOCABULARY ALERT! Strange News: A guy in Valencia who walks around naked wins in court, and a tech CEO makes a cringey mistake. Learn new vocabulary while laughing a bit at crazy stuff that happens around the worldCLASSESTRANSCRIPTSPrueba TWYN gratis 1 semana

Prueba TWYN grátis una semana y practica tu SPEAKINGThe first episode of Why is English Difficult, a series that will come out every few weeks. This episode deals with vowel sounds, differences between Spanish and English and the beauty of the SCHWA sound.Follow me on Instagram / TikTokPrueba Twyn gratis 1 semana Support the show

Prueba TWYN grátis una semana y practica tu SPEAKINGCall 911! Today's episode is about the emergency service 911 and how it started. Well, it's about vocabulary, like most of these "today in history" episodes. So, I'll be reading through the origins of 911 and the sharing some fun facts. Follow me on IG and TikTokClassesTranscriptsPrueba Twyn gratis 1 semana Support the show

Prueba TWYN grátis una semana y practica tu SPEAKINGA lot of you wanted me to put out an episode about TV Series, and I thought this was a useful way of doing exactly that. We talk about TV Series so much, that I thought a practical guide to how to do that was more useful than some random recommendations. As always, let me know what you think! Follow me on Instagram and TiktokClasses TranscriptsPrueba Twyn gratis 1 semana Support the show

Do you ever want to describe someone but your vocabulary feels limited? Do you call everyone "nice"? Get more SPECIFIC with these useful adjectives to describe people. CLASSES TRANSCRIPTS Follow me on Instagram and TikTok

Classes Transcripts Reading articles is one of the best ways to improve your vocabulary in English. That's why this episode is an article read-along. We'll look over the article together and as always extract some good vocabulary at the end with a vocabulary check. Follow me on Instagram / TikTok

For Classes go to englishwithdane.com/classes After watching a bunch of movies over the Christmas break, I created a list of expressions and sayings that I thought you'd like. I chose ones that you would be able to use today without too much practice, so let me know if they are useful. Also, I looked into (investigué) where some of these expressions and sayings come from and some origins are pretty interesting. I hope you enjoy this episode! Follow @englishwithdane on Instagram / TikTok

I read an article about first impressions and how people are perceived depending on how much they speak, so in this episode we'll read through it, explore these ideas and as always, pick up some new vocabulary along the way. Let's do it. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok Classes Transcripts

CLASSES with Dane Here's a quick episode to make sure you're not making these common mistakes in English. If you DO make any of these mistakes, then from now on, YOU DON'T. Y ya está. No excuses. So, check out the episode and tell me if you thought it was useful. TRANSCRIPTS Follow me on Instagram & TikTok

This was a fun episode, because we are joined by Nesh from LiveAndSpeakEnglish. We talked about a bunch of different topics, and she gave me some great insights into how she views the process of language learning. She also shares tips, stories and general advice for people who are trying to improve at any language. Follow Nesh on Instagram and TikTok If you want classes click here

In this episode, we'll take a look at the phrasal verbs put off, pay off, call off, back off, doze off and go off. Plus, we'll also take a look back in history to learn about the accidental development of X-Rays. Oh! and as always, there's a bunch of vocabulary in there too. CLASSES TRANSCRIPTS Follow me on Instagram and TikTok Today in History

This is a special Halloween episode of English with Dane. What does that mean? Well, I read a creepy story online the other day and thought it would be a cool thing to do given the date this comes out. It's not just a creepy story. It's actually all about the vocabulary check too. A bunch of new words for you in this episode, so check it out and tell me what you think. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok Interested in CLASSES? TRANSCRIPTS

This episode of English with Dane is about something I think a lot of people need to hear. It's a topic that always seems to come up in different ways and so I wanted to share my thoughts on it. It's the idea of speaking like a native speaker. I think a lot of people have this as a goal when learning/practicing English and I'm not sure if is a healthy one. Are you setting yourself up to fail? Is it even achievable? Is it really important? This episode is about trying to answer these questions. Plus, we'll also take a look at to burn out, a phrasal verb that has also been coming up a lot in my life and which I also think is important for you to be aware of, not just from an English-speaking perspective, but from a general mental health perspective too. As always, I hope you find this episode useful! Follow me on Instagram and TikTok For CLASSES or TRANSCRIPTS go to englishwithdane.com

Before you listen, you should know that this is a particularly creepy episode of English with Dane. It's about a moment in history that took place in Nebraska in 1983. Spoiler alert: it's about a killer. I thought I would bring back our Today in History segment because these stories always seem to provide great new vocabulary to add to your arsenal. Plus, I think it's really cool to find out what happened on days like today but many years ago. If you are interested in classes with me, go to englishwithdane.com/classes Follow the show on Instagram and TikTok FULL TRANSCRIPTS so you don't miss a word

For more information about classes, go to englishwithdane.com/classes Hey! This episode of English with Dane is about a couple of different things. First, we'll talk about words that sound the same but look different (homophones) and words that look the same but sound different (homographs). Then, we'll cover a mistake a lot of English speakers make (and maybe you too) as well as taking a look at a phrasal verb you might not be using. As always, there will be plenty of examples, new vocabulary and a bunch of learning moments. I hope you enjoy the episode, and any feedback is greatly appreciated. @englishwithdane on Instagram and TikTok

English with Dane CLASSES INFO I'm back! I'm back from my summer break and I feel recharged. In this episode, we'll read a fantastic Strange News headline, learn some new vocabulary words and then see how well you do in the first ever Speed Up challenge (please let me know if this is fun/useful for you). OH! And there's BIG NEWS: English with Dane CLASSES are now open, so if you are interested, or just want more information, go to englishwithdane.com/classes. Here's the full Guardian story

How many words do you need to know to understand a language? Many students have asked me this and I'm sure it's also a question you have asked yourself at times. This episode is an answer to that question. I found an article by the BBC that I think is very interesting and that answers this question pretty well, so I thought I would share. It turns out that (resulta que) if we know the 800 most frequently used word families (listen to the episode to find out what a family is), we can understand 75% of everyday speech. But, it gets more complicated than that. Check out the episode and let me know what you think! SIGN UP TO THE FIRST WEBINAR: Idioms, Expressions and Agility

3 news stories and a bunch of new vocabulary for you. Let's find out what's been happening in the world while adding new vocabulary words to your arsenal. TRANSCRIPTS First story (Gel for hearts) Second story (Internet Explorer) Third story (Zebra guy)

This episode is about useful idioms and expressions. I've made a list of some of the ones I use the most and I've made a selection from said list. I guarantee these are natural-sounding, easy-to-use idioms and I want you to start throwing them into conversations as soon as possible. I know I haven't posted an episode in a while, but now I'm back and with a vengance! So get ready to keep learning, keep improving and keep feeling more and more comfortable in English. TRANSCRIPTS Instagram TikTok

This episode of English with Dane is a read-along, which means I found an interesting article, and we're going to read it together. We'll come across (nos encontraremos con) a bunch of useful, new vocabulary and you'll also improve your comprehension in general. I love this type of episode because it gives us the chance to learn about interesting things outside of the sphere of English learning, which is super necessary. If you want to follow the article while listening to this episode, the link is just below this text. If you are already subscribed to the English w/ Dane Listener List you will have the transcript in your inbox already.

Phrasal verbs are a great way to become more fluent in English but people often shy away (phrasal verb alert) from learning them because they can be frustrating. I think the reason for this frustration is the fact they learn long lists of phrasal verbs that are often out of context, and therefore difficult to remember and even more difficult to use efficiently. That's why in this episode of English with Dane, we'll take a look at 5 practical phrasal verbs with "in" and make sure you understand them and can use them as soon as you're finished listening. This time we're taking a look at chip in / burst in / chime in / sink in & break in. So sit back and listen to episode 140 of English with Dane. Hit it! TRANSCRIPTS Follow @englishwithdane on Instagram and TikTok for quizzes and videos

This is a special episode because I had a chance to sit down and have a chat with my new friend Sam. We shared our perspectives on a bunch of different things related to English-learning like the idea of levels, what is missing from traditional teaching, our unique approaches and motivations, and much more stuff. I know it's a bit of a long one, but I honestly think there is a lot to get from it, so throw those headphones on and get into it.You can find Sam on TikTok as well as on InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)

PRONUNCIATION TIME! I know I usually preach that pronunciation isn't super important past a certain point, but that doesn't mean you can't improve it! In this episode of English with Dane I go over (repaso) a few problematic words that continue to come up, and I also talk about long and short vowels and how we can use them to our advantage. As always, I'll include tips and tricks on how to improve and practice on a daily basis to make sure you are improving as efficiently as possible. Sit back and enjoy episode 138 of English with Dane!Full TranscriptsInstagramTikTokSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)

I'm back! Today's episode is about SAY vs TELL, a topic that has been haunting English learners for years. It's not as simple as you might think, but it's also pretty easy once you get it.  In this episode of English with Dane, we'll go over the difference between these two verbs while also checking out some collocations as well as some idioms you can start using today, all with examples of course. So, check it out and let me know what you think.InstagramTikTok Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)

Here's a conversation I recorded with my friend Mario Marzo while we were in Tenerife. We talk about the role of confidence in language-learning, his experience as a non-native speaker growing up and how his approach to learning a new language has paid off. We also talk about more stuff too, so listen to the episode and find out. I met Mario towards the end of summer and we hit it off (that's a good expression). We got along right away, basically. I thought it was really interesting that his English was so good and I assumed he had spent time living in an English-speaking country and when I asked him and found out he had never, I was pretty shocked. Since then, I've wanted to have this conversation with him on the podcast and so that's what this is. Let me know what you think and if his message rings true for you. English with Dane TRANSCRIPTSSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)

Here are some verbs that came up recently in my life that I wrote down to share with you. I thought these were great candidates to add to your arsenal and I've never talked about them before so here they are. As always, don't stress out about learning all of them, it's important to be aware of them and to recognize when you can use them. So, check out this episode and let me know what you think.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)

Here's a  strange news episode that talks about a couple buying a home only to discover that some really creepy stuff happened there. So creepy, it inspired the movie The Exorcist (1973). This episode of English with Dane is full of new vocabulary you can use right now. I found the article here in case you want to read it first hand. Reading is a great way to pick up new vocabulary because you are much more likely to remember new words. Lists are cool, but reading is better. It's a nice organic way of building better, more efficient vocabulary. So check out this episode and let me know what you think!SUPPORT ENGLISH WITH DANEInstagram TikTokSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)

Here's a list of some of the best TV shows to practice English. I did a similar episode a year ago or so, but here's an updated and probably more balanced list. I didn't want to list the typical TV shows you'll find in a bunch of boring articles, so let me know what you think.  On this list (nunca IN this list) You'll find documentaries, dramas, and comedies that will help you build a better vocabulary, learn how to structure sentences better, but overall gain fluency and improve your comprehension.  Listen to the episode and hit me with your feedback.InstagramTikTokSUPPORT THE SHOWSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)

This episode is exactly what you think it is. This time we're taking a look at some of the most useful and practical phrasal verbs in English you might not be using: phrasal verbs with THROUGH. Go through, see through, fall through, and more on this episode of English with Dane. Maybe you have a good idea of what these mean, but you're not sure how to use them. Maybe you've never heard of them at all, but either way you should check out this episode and incorporate them into your day-to-day. Let me know what you think, as always:@englishwithdane on Instagram@englishwithdane on TikTokFULL TRANSCRIPTSSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)

This was a really fun episode because I got the chance to answer your questions. I didn't answer all of them so, but I think my answers to these will help a lot of you out. Let me know what you think of the episode and if you agree or disagree with what I say in this episode. SUPPORT THE SHOWInstagramTikTokSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)

Idiom time! Here's a quick compilation of idioms in English I use very often. I think you'll enjoy these. As always, I added example clips from movies and stuff so you can get a feel (buen idiom también) of how native speakers use them. Idioms are a great way of sounding more natural when speaking English, so I encourage you to learn some of these and try them out. Let me know how they feel! Write to me on Instagram or TikTok and share your opinion with me.FULL TRANSCRIPTSThank you to my Patreons for the support to help me keep English with Dane going! ❤️ Moira , María, Natalia, Matías, Daniel, Malena Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)

The other day I found an article online about expressions in English and their crazy origins. I thought I'd share 5 of them with you and hopefully you find these origins as interesting as I did. The expressions that we'll take a look at in this episode are to bite the bullet / to break the ice / to butter someone up / to go the whole nine yards / to rub the wrong way. You might know some of these, but I bet their origins will surprise you.Expressions are a super important part of language learning because they allow us to speak naturally and communicate efficiently. This episode will also teach you how to use these different expressions in the context of your day-to-day life.  Hope you enjoy this episode of English with Dane!SUPPORT the showFULL TRANSCRIPTSFollow me on Instagram & TikTokSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)

More phrasal verbs coming at you! 5 easy, useful ones you can add to your day-to-day without any stress. As always, don't feel pressured to learn all 5 but just be more aware of them and let them work their way into your conversations in a natural way. There are examples for each of them to give you an idea of how to use them, so you can't go wrong. I know phrasal verbs can be tricky sometimes but with a bit of practice, you'll be using them in no time. But, that's the key, though: practice. Talk around your house out loud like a crazy person and try premade sentences in your head that you can whip out next time you talk to people. I don't know. Do whatever you feel comfortable with. Or... don't. Do the uncomfortable thing maybe once in a while too. Vale, te dejo ya. Go listen to the show ❤️ Support English with DaneFollow me on IG and TikTokFULL TRANSCRIPTSSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/englishwithdane)

Strange News is back! In this episode, we're going to Hong Kong, where a company is offering bus tours for people who can't sleep. Yup. You read that right. People are taking tours around the city to be able to finally get some sleep. Strangely, I identify. Find out how people respond to these tours and let me know what you think of the idea. As always, this will be a great opportunity to discover new vocabulary in English (especially compound adjectives) that you can add to your arsenal today. Remember to write down your favorite words from the show and to review them for one minute a day because it makes a huge difference! Thanks for listening to the show. I hope it helps.

Here's an episode several of you have asked me to do. Tips, or strategies on how to practice English from the comfort of your home. This is a topic that became really relevant during the start of the pandemic when we were all stuck at home and although I've shared some of these throughout the life of the podcast, I thought I'd get my favorite tips not just from but from other teachers too and condense the best ones into this episode. It's important to note that none of these strategies are miracle cures for English learning and they should all be done together with other things in order to effectively improve. Hopefully, one or two of these tips for how to practice English at home help you or motivate you or allow you to find weaknesses in your abilities. As always, let me know what you think of the show!follow me on Instagramfollow me on TikTokSUPPORT ENGLISH WITH DANE

Here we go with another read-along episode! I love these. Let's read an article together and learn about new things while picking up new vocabulary along the way. Today we're reading this article about motivation in life and business written by James Clear, a New York Times best-selling author. I think this article is inspiring and hopefully, it will help you by giving you some good tips on how to approach (como enfocar) your journey to becoming the most fluent English speaker you can be. You can also apply this to all areas of your life, not just English learning. So, open the article, hit play on this episode, and don't forget to make note of the new vocabulary words/expressions and add them to your ever-growing list. Hit it!FULL TRANSCRIPTSOutro song: "You" by Tumaca

Advanced phrasal verbs this time, and in a format that might be more fun. I play clips from movies, and you have to figure out what each phrasal verb means. I've been doing a lot of phrasal verb stuff recently, but I think it's important to get comfortable with them. Don't get discouraged if you don't decipher all of these, the point is to become aware of them, and eventually incorporate them into your day-to-day. Try the challenge and let me know what you think. FULL TRANSCRIPTS of ALL FUTURE EPISODES

Here we go again with more phrasal verbs! After episode 121 (What are Phrasal Verbs and How to Learn Them) I realized it would be much better to group phrasal verbs by particle (UP) instead of the main verb, so this episode is about exactly that. I'll talk about different phrasal verbs with UP, and give you a few meanings for each so you can practice them and incorporate them into your day-to-day because that's what it's about. Today's phrasal verbs are: turn up, give up, heat up and put up with.  Remember, it's not about learning everything at once, but about feeling comfortable and confident with using what you learn. So, heaphones in, and take notes!Support English with Dane

This episode has been a long time coming. This is a question I often get from students, and so I've put this episode together to answer it. There's no real difference between increasing your vocabulary in English and in your native language, but when it comes to a second language, the effort needs to be more present. I feel that a lot of you are experiencing a lack of confidence when it comes to speaking English because you feel like you're going to get stuck mid-sentence and not know how to continue. Well, this episode will help you combat that feeling, but you have to put in the time yourself. Remember, there are no miracle methods to this, just time, attention, and a little bit of proactiveness. So, let me know if these strategies work for you! Support English with DaneFREE TRANSCRIPTS 

This might seem like a basic episode (or not) but I think it's a necessary one. I get a lot of questions about phrasal verbs from a variety of students, beginners and more advanced ones too, so I thought I would address those questions with an episode dedicated specifically to what they are, and more importantly: how to learn them.  This episode includes three practical tips to make your life easier when it comes to learning phrasal verbs, while at the same time comforting those of you who feel frustrated by them, and have decided to leave them somewhere in the back of your mind. Phrasal verbs are super useful and actually kind of fun to discover, so listen to this episode and enjoy a fresh, renewed approach. Let me know how it goes.FULL FREE TRANSCRIPTSOutro song: "You" by Tumaca