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Wonder In English
by CourtneyHi! Wonder in English covers weekly topics for intermediate-advanced English speakers. We have a new podcast episode out every Thursday with challenging vocabulary words, idioms, and collocations that will have you sounding like a native speaker. The best part is that our podcasts are interesting and filled with everyday language and information that you can use to talk to your colleagues or friends. Each episode has an extended, written lesson on our site www.wonderinenglish so you can see everything you hear. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9nipcEpWCRK1g6jP9OKT Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wonderinenglish/support
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Episodes
Interview: Life of a Pilot
49m · PublishedIn this episode, I speak with my friend Luke about what it's like to be a pilot and a flight instructor in the US. We talk about flight emergencies, what it takes to be a pilot, and funny mistakes he's made. You will learn advanced vocabulary and idioms like "Redundancy", "Air traffic control " and "Funnel". If you'd like to see the full, written version of this lesson with more idioms and vocabulary, check it out here: https://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/05/30/26-life-of-a-pilot-interview/
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wonderinenglish/supportInterview: College life in the USA
44m · PublishedIn this episode, I speak with my friend Alex about what it's like to go to college in the United States. We talk about fraternities and sororities, changing majors, student debt and more. You will learn advanced vocabulary and idioms like "camaraderie", "enlist in the army" and "jump through hoops". If you'd like to see the full, written version of this lesson with more idioms and vocabulary, check it out here: https://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/05/23/25-college-life-…he-usa-interview/
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wonderinenglish/supportInterview: Science behind learning English as a second language
36m · PublishedIn this episode, I speak with Alba about what it's like to be a foreigner living in the USA and learning English as a second language. We talk about teaching your kids your native language, language loss over time, and counterintuitive facts about language learning that I bet you didn't know. You will learn advanced vocabulary like "trajectory", "instill something in someone" and "articulate". If you'd like to see the full, written version of this lesson with more idioms and vocabulary, check it out here: https://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/05/16/24-the-science-b…learning-english/
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wonderinenglish/supportInterview: Living in New York City
33m · PublishedIn this episode, I speak with my friend Brenden about what it's like living in New York City. We talk about the cost of living, the culture in New York, and more. You will learn advanced vocabulary like "daunting", "dog-eat-dog world", and "fringe benefits". If you'd like to see the full, written version of this lesson with more idioms and vocabulary, check it out here: https://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/05/09/23-living-in-new…k-city-interview/
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wonderinenglish/supportInterview: Prisons in the United States
34m · PublishedIn this episode, I speak with my friend Mary Rose. Mary Rose is an incredible lawyer and human rights activist. She's represented prisoners and has seen incredible amounts of injustice and mistreatment. Together we discuss the history and impact of our prison systems and what we can do to make the world a better place for everyone.
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--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wonderinenglish/supportPolitics in the United States: ESL Vocab Lesson
14m · PublishedIn this episode, we discuss Trumps historic election in 2017 and how Americans reacted. We learn advanced vocabulary like "inauguration", "electoral votes", and "swing state". If you'd like to see the full, written version of this lesson with more idioms and vocabulary, check it out here: https://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/04/25/politics-in-the-usa/
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wonderinenglish/supportGay Marriage in the United States (ESL Lesson)
11m · PublishedIn this episode, we discuss the history and current stance on gay marriage rights in the United States. We learn advanced vocabulary like "to come to the forefront", "to infringe", and "legislation". If you'd like to see the full, written version of this lesson with more idioms and vocabulary, check it out here: https://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/04/18/20-gay-marriage-…he-united-states/
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wonderinenglish/supportReligion in the United States (ESL Lesson)
11m · PublishedIn this episode, we discuss the taboo topic of religion in the United States. We learn advanced vocabulary like "agnostic", "cult" and "Scientology". If you'd like to see the full, written version of this lesson with more idioms and vocabulary, check it out here: https://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/04/11/19-religion-in-the-united-states/
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wonderinenglish/supportMental Health: ESL Lesson
14m · PublishedIn this episode, we discuss the taboo topic of mental health in the United States. We learn advanced vocabulary like "bouts", "stem from", and "exacerbate". If you'd like to see the full, written version of this lesson with more idioms and vocabulary, check it out here: https://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/04/05/18-mental-health/
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wonderinenglish/supportRenting vs Buying a Home in the USA
11m · PublishedIn this episode, we discuss the financial differences between renting and buying a home in the United States. We learn advanced vocabulary like "bucket list", "mortgage", and "to tack on". If you'd like to see the full, written version of this lesson with more idioms and vocabulary, check it out here: http://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/02/25/renting-vs-buyin…-home-in-the-usa/
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wonderinenglish/supportWonder In English has 38 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 12:19:43. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 25th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 7th, 2024 16:19.