Brent

American English With Brent

If you’re looking to improve your English, this podcast is for you. An American who speaks English slowly, so you can understand. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisguy4/subscribe

Author

Brent

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 27 Staying Overnight in an American Hotel 19.01.2020

In this episode, I talk about the typical experience you can expect when staying in an American Hotel.  Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy  Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy  Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy YouTube: https://youtu.be/04yx78ygOtc

Ep. 26 My Weekend Plans and Typical Professions in the United States 18.01.2020

Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy In this episode, I discuss my plans for the long weekend. We have the day off from work because of Martin Luther King Day, and I also discuss some typical jobs for Americans.  I briefly talk about how to use the pronouns, me and I.  I also sp...

Ep. 25 More Idioms 16.01.2020

Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy In this episode, I talk about the following idioms: 1. Hit the books 2. Hit the hay 3. Couch potato 4. In hot water 5. In the doghouse

Ep. 24 Snow Day 16.01.2020

In this episode, I discuss all of the reasons an American school day could be interrupted: Snow Day, Yellow Lockdown, Red Lockdown, and fire drills. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy

Ep. 23 Listener Questions, TikTok, Idioms, and Prepositions 13.01.2020

In this episode I take questions from listeners and discuss everything from idioms to prepositions to TickTock dances. Let's Talk Italian With Aronne  Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy

Ep. 22 Twenty-Nine Truly American Foods Part 1 11.01.2020

In this episode, I talk about iconic American foods. I speak a little more quickly in this one because a few people have asked that I do so.  Part II will be at about the same pace as previous episodes.  Enjoy.  Link to the article: https://www.businessinsider.com/most-american-foods-of-all-time-2014-7 Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/g...

Ep. 21 Top 10 Fast Food Chains in the World 09.01.2020

In this episode, I read from an article that talks about the world’s largest fast food chains in the world. Just in time for everyone, New Year’s Resolution. There is a link to the article if you'd like to follow along as I read.  Link to the article: https://10mosttoday.com/worlds-10-biggest-fast-food-chains/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/gro...

Ep. 20 My Hope for Iran-USA Relations and the Best of American Slang and Idioms 08.01.2020

In this episode, the 20th, I talk a little about what I hope happens between the US and Iran in the near future, discuss a few new idioms like "not my cup of tea," and "I'm in a pickle," plus include all of the other 16 idioms and 10 examples of American slang that have appeared in previous episodes of the podcast.  Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.c...

Ep. 19 My Long Afternoon 07.01.2020

In this episode, I explain the little words English speakers love to throw into their speech, “sorta,” kinda,” and “like.” I also talk about my long afternoon getting work done on my car, and I get some stuff about Italian culture wrong, and briefly speak about my favorite YouTube channel, Bald and Bankrupt. Please, enjoy. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook...

Ep. 18 Regions of the United States: New England 05.01.2020

In today’s episode, I talk about the six states of New England: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy  Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy  Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy

Ep. 17 Ten More American Idioms 04.01.2020

In this episode, I explain ten more American Idioms 1. Flying off the handle 2. Jump the shark 3. Backseat driver 4. Bend over backwards 5. A lemon 6. To crack someone up 7. 86 8. Excuse my French  9. Flip the bird 10. Get over it  Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy

Ep. 16 What to Call Members of Your Family in Slow English 04.01.2020

In this episode, I discuss one of the most basic topics in any language, talking about the members of your family. I discuss the terms started with great grandparents all the way down to grandchildren and everything in between. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy

Ep. 15 The Names of Countries Around the World in Slow English 03.01.2020

This podcast has been heard in 35 countries. I say each of the country names in slow English and give the adjective form of the country name to explain what a person is called if they are from that country. I also explain the idiom, “see eye to eye.” I hope you enjoy. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy

Ep. 14 Being Sick 03.01.2020

I have a little cold, so I thought it was the perfect time to talk about some terms we use in American English to describe how we feel when we are sick and explain how Americans balance being sick with their job they still have to perform. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy

Ep. 13 American Slang 01.01.2020

In today’s episode, I give ten examples of current American slang.  1. “Get Swole”  2. “That’s lit.”  3. “I got you.”  4. “Full send”  5. “Salty”  6. “Yo, chill.”  7. “Why you flexing?”  8. GOAT  9. “You so woke”  10. “Spill the tea” Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisg...

Ep. 12 New Year’s Eve and the Netflix documentary, Don’t Mess With Cats 01.01.2020

In this episode, I talk about how my New Year’s Eve actually went, not according to plan, and how I felt about the Netflix documentary, Don’t Mess With Cats

Ep. 11 New Year’s Eve Plans and Language Learning Goals for 2020 31.12.2019

In this episode, I talk about my plans for New Year’s Eve and what I hope to accomplish with my language learning in the year to come.

Ep. 10 American Breakfast 31.12.2019

In this episode, I talk about the unhealthy habits Americans have each morning for their breakfast. 😉 www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy

Ep. 9 American Holidays 30.12.2019

In this very long episode of the podcast, I go over all of the American holidays I can think of. Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy

Ep. 8 Typical American School Day in Middle School 29.12.2019

In this episode, I discuss what your typical school day might look like if your were 12 or 13 years old living in New England.

Ep. 7 Very Basic Greetings 29.12.2019

This episode was made for the very early learners of English. As if you have been studying English for a few days. A listener requested something way more basic. Here is the transcript for episode 7, so you can follow along: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_-TnEmRc4yS9fUi8uZoYMMWnNTubb5b2JBK092o1PTc

Ep. 6 The Day After The Day After Christmas 27.12.2019

I am just talking about my day in the past tense, present tense, and future tense.

Ep. 5 Social Media in the United States: Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Snapchat 27.12.2019

In this episode, I cover seven different types of social media that have been popular in the United States over the past decade or so. I also introduce the idioms: “back in the day,” “roll off the tongue,” “for a minute,” “that’s my jam,” and “that’s my sweet spot.”

Ep. 3 The Days of the Week and Months of the Year 26.12.2019

In this episode, I talk about what many Americans do during the week and during each month of the year. Link to the YouTube channel I mention in the introduction: https://youtu.be/RaUjXoe8GmA Instagram: www.instagram.com/learnenglishwiththisguy Twitter: https://twitter.com/learn_guy Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/learnamericanenglishwiththisguy

Ep. 2 Just a Little About My Day After Christmas 26.12.2019

Just a few minutes about my day in slow American English

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