American English With Brent

https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy/about/ Contest Rules:   1. Leave a five star rating and review on Apple Podcasts   2. Email me at thisguylearnsitalian@gmail.com  3. Tell me the nickname you used for the review    4. You'll be entered to win a 30 minute conversation     5. Contest ends April 24, 2020 In this video, I do what I say I wouldn't do. As a 44 year old man,...

In this episode, I offer two videos from my YouTube channel that are designed to help with your listening comprehension skills.  The audio is all in slow, clear English. Of course, these have pictures on the YouTube channel, but the pictures aren't necessary for practicing your listening skills. If you would like to look at the pictures, I've linked the videos.  English Listening Practice #1 A Wal...

The main segment of this episode comes from my YouTube channel.  I often go live to take questions from viewers about any questions they might have about learning English.  This is an extra long episode, right around two hours.    Link to the original video: https://tinyurl.com/rz6mb73 Contest Information:   Link to the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/l...

In this video, I explain how to use the present tense, past tense, and past participle of the following verbs: fall, fight, fly, freeze, and grow. I also talk about: Hayrides in the fall The idiom, head over heels The future tense difference between “will” and “is going to” The difference between “a cold” and “the cold.” April Fool’s Day in the United States When to use “I” and when to use “me” in...

In this video, I provide facts about the first five American presidents:   George Washington  John Adams  Thomas Jefferson   James Madison  James Monroe   I also talk about how a small country in Africa, Liberia, was created as a home for former slaves in the United States. I briefly discuss The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the right to bear arms, freedom of...

In this episode, I continue explaining the 50 most common irregular verbs in English by discussing: catch, choose, dream, drink, and eat. I also briefly discuss when to use commas and prepositional phrases using: from, with, at, in, and on. And explain the term: finna or fixin’ to and Freshman 15

In today’s video, I discuss irregular verbs. I give examples on how to use the base form, the past tense, and the past participle. I also explain the difference between past tense and past participle.  I briefly talk about the future tense, but that will be covered in a future video.   The verbs covered in this video are: awake, to be, blow, build, and buy.  I also explain:  Blow chunks Deathbed P...

In the first segment about Sacagawea, I briefly explain the important historic events leading up to her important calling. The American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the Louisiana Purchase.  I also get into the very beginnings or her life. In the second segment, I finish reading the NEWSELA article, CULTURAL PIONEERS: SACAGAWEA, but also introduce several new vocabulary words.  ...

The rest of the states of the Union.  I hope all are doing well out there.  We will get through this, eventually. Stay safe. Wash your hands. Stay inside. 

In today's episode, I discuss all of the phrasal verbs that contain the word, "blow."  1. Blow away.  2. Blow off.  3. Blow down 4. 

In this episode, I discuss the first 20 states of the United States beginning with Delaware and ending with Mississippi.  Delaware December 7, 1787* Pennsylvania December 12, 1787* New Jersey December 18, 1787* Georgia January 2, 1788* Connecticut January 9, 1788* Massachusetts February 6, 1788* Maryland April 28, 1788* South Carolina May 23, 1788* New Hampshire June 21, 1788* Virginia June 2...

In this episode, I offer other ways to say “goodbye, hello, and thank you” Also the seven days of the week, the eight planets of the solar system, colors, alphabet, and numbers 1-100.

In this episode, I "break down" the lyrics of Billie Eilish's new song, "No Time to Die."  Some of the topics covered are: hyperbole alliteration bare vs. bear  Idioms: "I got your back," I'm in your corner," "you fell for it." Explaining what "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me" means.  Song lyrics in French: https://genius.com/Genius-traductions-francaises-billie-eilish-no-ti...

YouTube link to original episode for Justin Bieber's "Yummy" : https://youtu.be/d-x8RanwyQQ YouTube link to original episode for 9 Cat Idioms: https://youtu.be/3m4EdgOGWCc In this episode, I "break down" the lyrics of Justin Bieber's song, "Yummy" into clear, understandable English and explain how to use nine common American cat idioms.  As always, thank you so much for the support. You guys...

In this episode, I discuss how Americans celebrate Presidents' Day and also briefly discuss the lives of two of our greatest presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.  Link to the YouTube channel to enter the contest: https://youtu.be/RL8FukyDv58 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy/

It is so cold this morning.  I talk a little about my morning, which involves bacon, and introduce the audio from my YouTube video, "How Americans Pick a President."  To watch the video on YouTube, please follow this link: https://youtu.be/bN3-_rkxlz4 How Americans Pick A President

If you haven't seen the video on YouTube or you just want to audio file, this is from the YouTube video from the same name.  All about euphemisms, ways to things more nicely when it's a difficult topic.  Including a short introduction.  LOSING A JOB  (fired, let go, got the boot, downsizing, laid off. ) DEATH (passed away, in a better place, kicked the bucket, and animals who are "put to sleep.")...

In this episode, I talk about my weekend plans, which involve my son's hockey game and celebrating my daughter's fourteenth birthday.  We also briefly talk about the ice storm we had yesterday and how we lost the internet for a few hours.  I finish with talking about the trip I took to New York City last year and my wife and daughter's upcoming trip to "The City."  My thoughts are w...

In this episode, I continue highlighting the US states and their distinguishing features. YouTube Channel: Learn American English With This Guy Instagram: learnenglishwiththisguy

In this episode, I talk about the possibility of another snow day tomorrow, discussing the difference between snow, rain, freezing rain, hail, and sleet.  I also talk about how you can get the same material I use to teach my students at school. YouTube Channel: Learn American English With This Guy Twitter: Learn_English_With_This_Guy

In this episode, I talk about the US states, Delaware and Maryland.  Topics covered: population, famous people from the state, nickname, famous landmarks, and a bit of history.   YouTube Channel    Facebook

In this episode, I highlight another region of the United States: Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  YouTube Channel  Instagram

In this episode, I talk about all of the bad things going on in the world this week. I am definitely a positive person, so I am not going to let it get me down too much, but I just wanted to talk about some things that have been on my mind. YouTube: https://youtu.be/04yx78ygOtc Twitter  Facebook Instagram 

In this episode, I talk more about the different regions of the United States, but this time only one state, New York. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy YouTube: https://youtu.be/04yx78ygOtc

In this episode of the podcast, I explain the reason I started a YouTube channel and I explain the impeachment process of President Trump. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy YouTube: https://youtu.be/04yx78ygOtc