Shana Thompson

American English Podcast

The American English Podcast teaches the language and culture of the United States. Through common expressions, pronunciation tips and interesting cultural snippets or stories, I hope to keep this fun, useful and interesting! All bonus material can be accessed at http://americanenglishpodcast.com/

Author

Shana Thompson

Category

Education

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

020 - Expression: To Play With Fire / Burning Man Festival 24.07.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TO PLAY WITH FIRE like a native speaker. In the second part, you'll learn all about the Burning Man Festival in Nevada. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this...

019 - Expression: To Have Foot-In-Mouth Disease / The Discovery of Bigfoot 17.07.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TO HAVE FOOT-IN-MOUTH DISEASE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, you'll learn about The DISCOVERY OF BIGFOOT.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this epis...

018 - Expression: Take a Rain Check / How to use Fahrenheit and WHY? 10.07.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TAKE A RAIN CHECK like a native speaker. You'll also learn the story WHY THE U.S. USES FAHRENHEIT.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the...

017 - Chats with Shana: About Me, the Podcast and Gardening 07.07.2019

This is the first of some bonus episodes I've decided to add about me, my thoughts and plans for the podcast. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

016 - Expression: Give an Inch, Take a Mile / The Metric System in the U.S. 03.07.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression GIVE AN INCH, TAKE A MILE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we'll talk about the METRIC SYSTEM IN THE U.S.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episod...

015 - Expression: Piece of Cake / The Happy Birthday Song 27.06.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression PIECE OF CAKE like a native speaker. For the fun fact, we'll talk about THE HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONG.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the C...

013 - Expression: To Get The Hang of It / The Salem Witch Trials 19.06.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression TO GET THE HANG OF IT like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the C...

012 - Expression: It's Not Rocket Science / NASA Space Exploration 13.06.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression IT'S NOT ROCKET SCIENCE like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about NASA.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn...

011 - Expression: To Show Your True Colors / The American Flag 06.06.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN FLAG.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode...

010 - Expression: Bear With Me / Bears in the U.S. 30.05.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression BEAR WITH ME like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about BEARS IN THE U.S.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Lear...

009 - Expression: From Rags to Riches / The California Gold Rush 23.05.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression FROM RAGS TO RICHES like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the C...

008 - Expression: Hit The Hay / The Amish Communities 16.05.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression HIT THE HAY like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is all about THE AMISH COMMUNITIES. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly...

007 - Expression: Walk All Over You / Internships in the U.S. 09.05.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression WALK ALL OVER YOU like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about GETTING INTERNSHIPS IN THE U.S.. The fun fact for this episode is about INTERNSHIPS IN THE UNITED STATES.Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Acad...

006 - Expression: A Taste of Your Own Medicine / Henrietta Lacks 02.05.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression A TASTE OF YOUR OWN MEDICINE like a native speaker. You'll also learn all about HENRIETTA LACKS, a woman who drastically impacted modern science. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can acc...

005 - Expression: Cut Corners / University Admissions Scandal 24.04.2019

Learn American English in this episode of the American English Podcast where I teach you to use the expression CUT CORNERS like a native speaker. The fun fact for this episode is about UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS and THE UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS SCANDAL. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus c...

004 - Expression: Get Over It / Yosemite + Hiking Half Dome 20.03.2019

In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the expression “get over it” like a native speaker and hear an inspiring story about Yosemite National Park and one of its most famous hikes — Half Dome. 🏞️ Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom)...

003 - Expression: Cut the Cheese / Pizza + Italian Immigration 20.03.2019

In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the funny expression “cut the cheese” like a native speaker and discover how Italian immigrants helped make pizza a favorite food in the U.S.! 🍕 Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also find the Academy there, where you can access bonus content for this episode (formerly the Classroom). Learn mor...

002 - Expression: Blow Your Mind / Amazon Go Stores 20.03.2019

In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the expression “blow your mind” like a native speaker, and we’ll also talk about something that might just blow your mind: Amazon Go stores! 🛍️ If you enjoy learning English through real stories, examples, and U.S. culture, you’re going to love this one. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll also fi...

001 - Expression: Jog Your Memory / The Barkley Marathons 20.03.2019

In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the expression “to jog your memory” like a native speaker, and we’ll also talk about cultural story related to the United States: The Barkley Marathons! If you enjoy learning English through real stories, examples, and U.S. culture, you’re going to love this one. Want to take your learning further? ⭐ ⁠Visit the website⁠ for more learning materials. You’ll...

Trailer: American English Podcast 02.02.2019

Hi! My name is Shana and I'm a native English speaker  from California. Over the past 10 years, I've been teaching American English to learners like you. On this show, I teach intermediate to advanced English through stories. You'll dive into the lives of fascinating Americans like Walt Disney and Stan Lee, you'll hear about big events and holidays, the birth of businesses and tech and even wild s...

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