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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!

Thelearning 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.

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NEW 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 world

The first episode ofWhy 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 SCHWAsound.

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Call 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 TikTok

A 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 Tiktok

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. 

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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!

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Before you listen, you should know that this is a particularly creepy episode of English with Dane. It's about a  moment in historythat 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. 

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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

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). 

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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 outthat (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!

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. 

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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. 

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This episode of English with Daneis 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. 😉

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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.

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!

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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 ❤️

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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. 🙏

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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!

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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 articleabout 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 willhelp 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!

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. 

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!

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!

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.

GET ready! GET a pen and paper and take notes because it's GETTING real. 😂 All jokes aside, this is a topic that a lot of English learners have a difficult time with, so here's a quick guide on how to use the verb to get. This episode was inspired by Maura who is one of my Patrons and with whom I had a long conversation with last week. She told me it's hard to wrap her head around (good expression there) the concept, so hopefully this will help clear up any doubts you had. 

An important episode in which I address, or talk about, a question I get asked very often about studying grammar and how important it is. Over the last year or so, I've noticed some teachers preaching to disregard, or not care about, grammar when trying to level up your English and while there is some good that can come out of this approach, I think it's restrictive and can hurt your development in the long run. It's better to understand guidelines and then choose to ignore them, than to ignore them in the first place. I know everyone is different and everyone has a learning style that suits them, but this episode is my two cents (good idiom there) on the matter. Let me know what you think about the subject.

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This episode of English with Dane is full of new, practical vocabulary for you! We're reading a weird news story about some toy thieves in Holland and it will give us the opportunity to look over new words, expressions, idioms, etc to add to your arsenal. Who knew that Lego and Pokemon items could be valuable enough to have people smashing their cars through windows to get their hands on them! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

The story in question: Van smashes through Dutch toy store window to steal Lego and Pokemon toys

I know how you feel about idioms, so here are some more! I also like talking about them because it gives me a chance to reflect on how I speak, which idioms I use the most, and how I interact with people in general. Idioms are a great way to make yourself sound more natural in when speaking English, so I always recommend to have some in your back pocket (there's another idiom!). 

It's been a while since I did one of these movie reviews so let's see how it goes. You guys voted on Instagram and Moview Review won so here it is. I reviewed the 2021 movie The Suicide Squad which I watched a few weeks back. Maybe it's not the movie you want to talk about, but really, the point is to arm you with the tools (darte las herramientas) to talk about your favorite (or not) movies with friends, colleagues, or whoever you're chatting to at the time. So I hope this episode does exactly that. If you haven't watched the movie yet, then SPOILER ALERT. If you don't really care about the movie and you're probably never going to watch it, then go ahead! Let me know what you think!

What's up? What's going on?  This episode of English with Dane was inspired by a conversation I had with a listener over Instagram. I found myself giving him advice on how to improve, how to take that next step and I'm pretty sure it was motivated by him saying he wants to talk like ME one day. I answered that I would prefer if he spoke like himself (but in English) and after thinking about it for a few days, I thought it would be useful to record an episode about this idea of "being yourself in English". It seems like a straightforward thing, something that is clear and simple, but it made me really think. This episode has good vocab and stuff like that, but it's more of a philosophical episode, with advice mixed in. Let me know if it was useful for you. Enjoy!

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I'm back! Again! And so is Strange News! This episode of English with Dane is about a really strange piece of news I found the other day that I thought I'd share with you all. It's something that happened in Nashville (Tennessee, USA) and is really... well not just weird but also surprisingly stupid. 

As always, there's a bunch of practical vocabulary, expressions, phrasal verbs, etc for us to sink our teeth into (what a good expression). So sit back and listen to this edition of Strange News!

Reading in English can be tricky and let's be honest, a bit boring. The aim of these read-along episodes is not just to get back into the habit of reading articles, but also making it a fully immersive little journey into an interesting topic that we can learn from and apply when it comes to English-learning. As always, there's interesting vocabulary, expressions and more, so tune in and find out about how good it is to say "no". Here's there  articleso you can follow along in case you haven't signed up the the Listener List yet.

This episode of English with Dane is about the Comfort Zone and the role it plays in English-Learning, and well, in everything we do really. I think that oftentimes, we become comfortable in our routine, in our choices, jobs, etc and we forget to push ourselves to grow and really enjoy ourselves on our way to becoming who we want to be. This is not a grammar-heavy episode, but as always, there are some great new words to incorporate into your arsenal. The goal for this episode is to get you thinking about your own comfort zone and how to push yourself, in a way that works for you, or maybe even better: in a way that doesn't, to break out and get to where you want to be.


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So over the last few weeks, I've come across a few verbs in English that are probably lesser-known (menos conodidos) and could potentially confuse you if you've never encountered them before. I wrote them down and here they are. I think you'll enjoy these, and I hope you can incorporate them into your day-to-day. Plus, they'll make you sound smarter and more fluent, which is always cool. Don't stress out about learning and using all of these, because as always, the goal is to be aware of them and not to force them into conversations.

This episode covers 6 verbs, but more than 6 definitions. I want to say that these are NOT all the possible definitions, but I didn't want to get carried away (no me quise dejar llevar). So, sit back and listen to this episode of English with Dane and as always, I hope it helps!
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Another conversation episode! I really enjoy these episodes because I get to sit down with someone and just chat for a while. We don't talk about english-learning really, but that's by design. I think it's more important to be able to talk about anything and everything and to get used to the pace and production style of different native speakers. Don't worry if you don't understand everything. Don't worry if you only understand 60% or 40%. It's more about being comfortable with the discomfort that a fast-paced conversation can provoke. I´ll pause once in a while to explain vocabulary or expressions that we use throughout the conversation, so just sit back and listen.

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Back-to-back episodes of idioms? Yup. You wanted them, so you get them! This time I'm covering animal-related idioms and I promise there will be at least one that you'll be using in no time. Idioms are a great way to express yourself in a casual way, but a word of caution: don't overuse them. It sounds really weird when people overuse idioms. You have to sprinkle them in once in a while. You'll know when the moment is right, so don't force it. It's better to internalize the meanings of each idiom so you can use them once in a while, rather than just trying to fit them in whenever you speak. A good first step is listening to this episode and choosing one or two that you like, or maybe the ones that stick out to you. Anyway, check out the episode and let me know what you think.

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I know you guys like these type of episodes, where I talk about the idioms and expressions I like to use, so here are some of my favourite and most used ones! These idioms and expressions with "get" are useful, practical and easy to remember, so listen to the episode and start throwing them into your day-to-day speech. As always, I share a bunch of practical examples so you can start to use them right away.  Let's get to it! Did you see what I did there? 😉

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Today's episode is the first in this new "Read Along" series. The objective is to dive into an interesting article, learn a bunch of new words, practice reading comprehension and also raise your level of confidence when it comes to tackling articles that you might think are "too advanced". In this particular episode, we're going to be reading an article from the New York Times, covering the topic of mental health and "languishing" during the pandemic.  Here's the article if you want to follow along more closely:

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This episode of English with Dane is all about expressions, specifically music-related ones. You wanted more expressions, you got em'. These are some of my favourite ones and some of the ones I use the most when just going about my day. Don't feel pressured to learn all of them. If you like one, and it sticks, cool. As always, it's more about being aware of them, hearing them and understanding them, and eventually, incorporating them into your day-to-day speech. Learning comes in phases so don't get down if you can't incorporate these expressions right away. It's a whole process. You'll throw it in one day, casually, in a conversation and you'll surprise yourself. Anyway, listen to the episode and stop reading the description of the episode.

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I'm back in the house with some COMMON MISTAKES! Some of these you might be making, others perhaps not, but this episode is really about "mistake awareness" rather than "stop making these mistakes!" I think sometimes we're too hard on ourselves and we don't live up to our potential, in fear of making mistakes. So, if you take anything away from this episode, I hope it's that. Give it a listen and take your awareness up a notch (a notch is "an indentation or incision on an edge or surface", but in this case it just kind of means "level". So, take your awareness to the next level is what I'm trying to say.


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This episode is a bit of a different one. I had the idea for this episode while answering my friend Pablo's questions via What's App and thought it would be a fun thing to do. I get a good amount of questions from friends (mostly Pablo) and I love it. Sometimes you don't get a good idea of how to use a word, expression, idiom, or whatever by just going to google and getting the definition. Sometimes it's better to hear it from someone who uses that word or expression regularly and has grown up hearing it in various contexts and situations. Also, I love helping friends because it feels really good. So, now that you know what this episode is about, let's jump in. You are listening to episode 102 of English with Dane. Hit it!

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In this episode of English with Dane, we go through 3 strange news stories in order to learn new, practical vocabulary in English, and also just for fun because who doesn't love a good piece of strange news. I know I do. Anyway, that's what this episode is about: Strange News and vocabulary. If that sounds like something you want to listen to, you know what to do. Hit play and get ready to improve your English.

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In this episode of English with Dane, I sit down with my friend Álvaro Escribano to talk about his relationship with English-learning as well as his approach and journey.  We talk about how you can make your passion your greatest weapon when it comes to English learning. In his case, that's Rock n' Roll records, guitars, movies, and TV shows (but especially Records). Maybe you feel identified with not enjoying English class at school, and instead diving into the language through something that inspires you. This and more on episode 100 of English with Dane. Hit it!

Oh, and how crazy is it that we're at 100 episodes already! Woohoo!!  🎉 Thanks for all the love and support. 🖤

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Today in history is back! I thought it was about time to bring this segment back, and what better time to do it than on the 11th of March, a date that has a dark spot in Spanish history. As always, this will be a great opportunity to learn some new vocabulary, as well as take a moment to reflect on where we are right now in time and how the past has affected us. Sit back and listen to episode 99 of English with Dane!

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This episode of English with Dane is all about nouns that are also verbs depending on the pronunciation. This might be a strange concept but it's one that we come across every day. Syllable stress is a very important aspect of English-learning and we have to get used to not only pronouncing words correctly but with the appropriate syllable stress. Proper emphasis will not only make you sound more natural when speaking English, but it will give you more confidence too.  In this episode, I talk about syllable stress, intonation and more, so sit back and enjoy the show!

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In this episode of English with Dane, I talk about what compound adjectives are, how to use them and I give you a list of 10 that I use quite frequently. Compound Adjectives are a great way to improve your vocabulary, and they'll help you sound more natural in day-to-day conversations. Today's episode features a list of 10 compound adjectives, as well as a common mistake you might be making, so listen closely and get ready to learn.

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This episode of English with Dane is all about the PASSIVE VOICE. In this episode, you'll learn how to use it as well as when to use it to sound more natural when speaking English. We'll start by covering the basics, and then we'll practice what we have learned with some exercises and examples. So get ready to master the Passive Voice with this episode of English with Dane. Hit it!

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This episode of English with Dane is a recap of some of the events that took place in 2020, as well as a reflection about English-learning and a simple but important lesson I learned along the way. As always we will be learning new vocabulary, expressions, phrasal verbs, and more along the way, so make sure to ask for a transcript at englishwithdane@gmail.com to follow along more closely and not miss a word.

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Hey! English with Dane is back! This episode is all about expressions. I put up a poll on Instagram asking you to choose between vocabulary and expressions and expressions won by a landslide. So, the objective of this episode is to give you some new expressions in English you may not know, as well as helping you use them with practical examples from movies and some just from me. I hope it helps!

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This episode of English with Dane is my answer to one of the questions people ask me the most: "What is my English level?" I talk about how I perceive levels, how they are not always a good indicator of skill, and more. This episode is more of a philosophical approach to the question and less of a practical guide. It's something I've been thinking about a lot recently and thought it would be a good time to talk about it. I hope you enjoy the episode!

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Prepositions can be tricky. Prepositions can be confusing. But prepositions can also help you communicated efficiently, so this episode is about clearing up some common mistakes with prepositions as well as giving you some tools to feel and sound more natural when speaking English. Listen and learn new expressions using IN and ON and incorporate them into your day-to-day speech. Sit back and listen to episode 92 of English with Dane! Hit it!

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Understanding different accents in English can be very difficult. The only way to make it easier is to practice. This is why this accent challenge was created. To help you tune your ear (afinar tu oído) and give you the ability to start listening in a different way. That's the real trick: learning how to listen and learning what to look for when you do.

But anyway, the accent challenge is back! The rules are simple. I play some audio clips and you tell me where the speaker is from! You'll hear clips from movies, interviews, podcasts, etc, so get ready to pay attention and improve your accent-detecting skills.

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Today's episode is a conversation with my friend and fellow English teacher Pierre. I met Pierre a few years ago through another friend, and we got along (nos llevamos bien) right away. We've had drinks, we've played basketball and so it was only right to have him on the show. We talked about his experience as a teacher, why he moved to Spain, levels in English and more! Plus, we asked him some listener questions to get to know him a little bit better.
Put on your headphones and listen to episode 90 of English with Dane!

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This is a strange episode, but on purpose so it's OK. This is STRANGE NEWS! A recurring episode format where I talk about strange news stories from around the world. We go through everything to make sure you understand, as well as recap the tricky vocabulary that can be annoying (que puede ser pesado). Sit back and listen to episode 89 of English with Dane.

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The idea for this episode came from a listener who asked me to clear up the difference between lose and loose because she was having some issues using them. Plus, a friend of mine  (native speaker) made a few mistakes with these two words recently too, so I thought it was a great idea to talk about it. While putting this episode together, I realized that this also has to do with(tiene que ver con) the verb miss because most people make mistakes using these to forms of "perder". If you are not exactly sure how to use these words, listen to the episode and stop getting confused! Plus, If you already know the difference, I give you some collocations to help you communicate and share your thoughts more efficiently. So listen to episode 88 of English with Dane and take your English to the next level. Hit it!

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This episode was my mom's idea but she has a good point. There are a bunch of adjectives that are really easy to use that can help you express yourself more elegantly. This is a list that focuses on 10 of those. Specifically, those that start with the prefix "un" and that might give students a hard time. Take out a pen and paper and make a note of a few of these adjectives to enrich your vocabulary and day-to-day speech!

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Collocations are one of the best ways to sound more fluent, but more importantly, to give you flexibility and agility when speaking. Here's a list of 5 of my favourite collocations to teach. Practice pronouncing them AND using them. Speak out loud at home, when you're in the shower, when you're cooking, etc. Before you know it, you'll be using them in conversation. Trust.

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If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I recently adopted a kitten (gatito). A friend of a friend found these kittens and their mother, abandoned in a town near Soria, here in Spain. The mother wasn't able to take care of them so they were looking for homes for the kittens. We had been thinking about getting a cat for a while, and we decided this moment was as good as any. In order to be prepared to take on this responsibility, I did a lot of research and in this episode, I share what I learned. This episode is also a good opportunity to pay attention to some of the pet/cat-specific vocabulary I use throughout (a lo largo de) the show.

I'll put up an Instagram post with the vocabulary from the show so you have a place to keep and organize your ever-growing vocabulary list (..uhhhm..if you don't have a vocabulary list, start one today). Anyway, I hope you enjoy this one.

We all make mistakes. It's part of language learning. The more we are aware of them, the less probable it is that we make them, though. This episode of English with Dane is about exactly that. I'll go over 5 common mistakes and how to fix them. They have to do with (tienen que ver con): word order, false friends, extra words, and more. So sit back and listen to this episode of English with Dane and don't make these mistakes ever again!

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This episode is all about common idioms in English and how to use them. Several of you wrote to me asking for another idioms episode so here it is! Idioms are one of the things that separate good speakers from GREAT speakers of a language so learn these, and you will be one step closer! You may know some of these, but I'm sure there are one or two that you haven't heard before or don't know how to use yet. In today's episode, we cover: a blessing in disguise,break a leg,a dime a dozen, out of hand,speak of the devil,andpull yourself together.

So sit back and relax and get ready to improve your English!

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Strange News! You know the deal. 3 odd/weird/strange news stories from around the world, and a lot of new vocabulary, expressions, etc. Today's episode features some foxes that are "terrorizing" residents of a particular Berlin neighborhood by stealing shoes, farmers finding flying prosthetic legs, and cats that just want a place to live.

Get ready to practice your English and take it to the next level with new expressions vocabulary and more. Put your headphones on, sit back (or don't) and get ready to learn. You are listening to English with Dane. Hit it!

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This episode is different from the others I have put out. It's just some friendly advice in terms of how to deal with the anxiety that comes with learning a new language. I offer some tips and ways to improve your English, while at the same time not feeling down.
I thought some of you would benefit from hearing this so let me know what you think.
If you are dealing with a lot of anxiety, you should go see a doctor. I am not one. This is just me speaking about the anxiety I've seen my students go through along their journey in learning English. If you think this is something that happens to you, hopefully, this episode will help. 

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This episode of English with Dane focusses on phrasal verbs, phrasal verbs, and more phrasal verbs! But this time with "give". These are some of the most practical and useful phrasal verbs I use every day. If you don't know how to use them, this is the episode you have been waiting for. In this episode, we take a look at give away, give in, give out, give upand give back.5 phrasal verbs but 8 meanings.

So sit back and enjoy the ride. This is the 44th episode of season 2 of English with Dane. Hit it!


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It's time to take a look back in history to see what happened on a day like today (17th/7) but many years ago. On today's time-traveling adventure, we take a look at the time Disneyland first opened to the public in 1955 and what went wrong. Plus, as always there's a bunch of new useful vocabulary to learn along the way. So sit back, relax, and listen to English with Dane!

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This episode of English with Daneis all about ADJECTIVES. A student of mine mentioned how she has been making lists to improve her vocabulary so I thought I would share this short list of useful adjectives you might not know. This list has 6 adjectives for you to add to your day-to-day speech immediately, to help you feel more confident and sound more fluent. So sit back and get ready to take your adjectives to the next level.

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Strange News is back and with a vengeance! Three weird pieces of news from around the world, that will give us the opportunity to learn a bunch of new vocabulary and of course, improve your listening skills. So sit back and pay close attention!

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I thought I would give you a break from our usual format and tell you a quick story about a medical emergency that took place (que ocurrió) on the night before my final exams at university: I was at home, doing some last-minute studying when I felt a terrible pain in my chest that made me freak out. I went to the emergency room and it became this big thing. Anyway, listen to the show and find out what happened! There's a bunch of new vocabulary in there too, as always.

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If you have heard English with Dane before, you might know how I feel about phrasal verbs. If this is your first time listening, let me tell you. I love phrasal verbs. I think they are one of the best things you can practice when learning English because if how often we use them. When practicing/learning new phrasal verbs I like to have a theme (in this case "ASK"), because it's easier to only remember the particle (for, around, about, out).

In this episode, we'll cover: to ask for, to ask out, to ask around, to ask about,and lastly, the expression "to ask for trouble".

Learn how to use them in this episode of English with Dane

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Are you interested in what is happening around the world? Do you like learning new vocabulary in English? Do you wish you could follow the news in English, but you feel like it's too difficult? Well, I got you covered. This episode of English With Dane is all about staying informed, while learning great new vocabulary words. Today we've got some great adjectives, adverbs, phrasal verbs and more, so hit PLAY and get ready to improve your English.

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Are you ready to practice your listening skills? In this episode of English with Dane, I play 5 clips from movies and you have to guess what accent that actor/actress is putting on. Simple enough, right? Accept the challenge and give it a try. Let me know how many you got right @englishwithdane

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Uh oh... More practical phrasal verbs in English? Yup. You guessed it! Inspired by one of you, this episode features 5 practical phrasal verbs to take your English to the next level, as well as how to use them + examples from movies and TV shows. There's NO WAY you don't learn something from this episode of English with Dane so stop reading this and listen!

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This episode is all about STRANGE NEWS. 3 weird news stories from around the world full of new vocabulary to learn. A man who broke into a Bank to heat up his Hot Pocket, a drummer who went into a coma being a fan of Satan and came out very unhappy, and a man who claimed to have invented a "healthy" variety of methamphetamine. So yeah, get ready to get weird on this episode of English with Dane.

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Everyone makes mistakse right? Well, today is your lucky day because on this episode of English with Dane we take a look at 5 common mistakes you might be making in English.
People sometimes experience anxiety when speaking a foreign language because they are worried about making mistakes. It takes away our motivation to practice and makes us feel insecure. After dealing with different students' mistakes for 10 years, I've realized that the only way to improve is to be aware of what they are, and stop caring about making them as much. You have to relax, take a breath, and stop adding pressure to moments that haven't happened yet. For now, I'll settle with you being aware of them. And you can work on relaxing. Now listen and learn.

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I'm back with more of my favourite idioms in English! Last week I did an episode about idioms and people seemed to like it so here's another one. 5 more idioms for you to incorporate into your day-to-day speech and help you improve your fluency.
Today's idioms include: to cross that bridge when you get there, better late than never, to bit the bullet, to face the music,and to weather the storm. Find out how to use them in this episode ofEnglish with Dane!

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By now you know that I love phrasal verbs. They're not SUPER easy to use at first, but if you practice, and include them in your day-to-day use, you'll surprise yourself. This episode is about 5 phrasal verbs with "take" that you can include right away. Stop trying to explain what you mean, and say what you mean. Listen to this episode of English with Dane and start becoming a phrasal verb master. Today's phrasal verbs are:
take away, take down,take off, take on,and take over. Let's learn how to use them!

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On this episode of English with Dane, I dive into 3 Strange News stories from around the world, while taking a close look at new vocabulary. Today's stories include a South Korean football club saying sorry, a man who recovers his phone from a river after 8 months, and a Peruvian mayor acting dead to drink with his friends. But that's not all. I also talk about new vocabulary including: despite, soaked, to agree, tucked, and more.

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This 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 feelings in specific contexts as well as helping you sound more natural in your everyday conversations. Listen to this episode and learn about my personal TOP 10 Idioms in English.

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Do 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 you along the way! Lots of great vocabulary in this episode so make sure you get your FREE transcript by writing to me at:

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Have 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."/ "They got him to talk to them."

Listen to this episode and find out more!

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This 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?

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Strange 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 and listen to this STRANGE episode of English with Dane.

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