Tom Teaches: Americanisms
Americanisms is designed for intermediate English Language learners. It's to help you practice your listening, your pronunciation and to learn more about the culture of the United States. If you plan on coming to live or visit the United States, this podcast gives you some cultural background that you probably didn't hear about in the classroom. Enjoy!
Podcasting since 2020 • 23 episodes
Tom Teaches: Americanisms
Latest Episodes
Florida Man: Tuba Player gets BANNED from Beach (Intermediate)
In this episode of Florida Man Friday, we hear about a young man who can't do what he loves: Playing the Tuba (on the beach at least). First, I read through the article in its entirety. Then, I go back and break down each s...
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27:05
Beauty and the American Frog Prince Folk Tale (Upper Beginner / Lower Intermediate)
In this episode we have a combination of classic fairytales with a little American flavor. The two classic fairytales are 'The Frog Prince' and 'Beauty and the Beast'. This folktale is rather short and simple, but it's entertaining nonetheless....
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16:32
Holograms Steal Man's Wife (FMF) (Intermediate Level)
In this episode of Florida Man Friday, we learn about a man that claims his wife is abducted by men wielding holograms, or maybe by holograms themselves... It's unclear. This article is from The Huffington PostFirst, I read...
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16:53
The Dog Who Could WALK On Water! (Beginner / Intermediate Level)
In this Episode we meet a couple of old men who are always trying to one-up each other. They want to have the best hunting dogs. One man goes to extreme measures to get the upper hand. Even going so far as to buy a dog that defies gravity! ...
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20:57