Boxcar English

In this episode, I make a snap decision. I’m going to take control of my life – by giving up control. please visit patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast to support us (just $1 a month would make a huge difference!) and get the transcripts to all episodes! and boxcarenglish.com for lessons

It’s our 75th episode! Thanks for being here! For this episode, I wanted to write in the present tense instead of the usual past tense! How is that possible? Listen and find out! please check out our website and Patreon page! boxcarenglish.com and patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast

Hello Friends! Here is the beginning of the transcript of the episode: boxcarenglish.com patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast – please support us! Sometimes I get confused by simple things. It often happens when I get a phone call from an unknown number. I always answer these, though I might start answering them less often, because they are usually not friends calling. Usually they’re sales people. Pe...

Do you know the phrase “To get by” ? It’s an important one, and has (at least) two different meanings. Listen to this episode to hear and understand both of them. [beginning]There are some mountains near where I live in Haytown, with lots of trails for walking and lots of streams full of rocks and fish and beautiful waterfalls. One day, not too long ago, I drove over to the mountains with my dog,...

Hello my friends. In this episode, I talk about how my cat, Pink, broke one of her legs. The title “Poor little” shows sympathy for someone who is experiencing something unpleasant: Poor little Pink! Please support us on Patreon: patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast boxcarenglish.com

A lucid dream. A dream where you know that you’re dreaming… have you ever had one? “Something clicked” – a good expression to know! boxcarenglish.com patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast

Welcome to Boxcar English, where there’s always room for you. My name is Karl. It’s good to see you. Get on this train, let’s ride! I’ve got another story to tell. Have you ever wished you had done something differently in your life? Have you ever looked back and said, “I should have done this and not that?” Have you ever just wondered what would have happened if you had made a different choice? ...

I didn’t feel like going to work today. That happens. I bet it happens to you. You just don’t feel like it sometimes. I woke up, and I was tired. I didn’t feel like going to work, I felt like going back to sleep. I didn’t feel like going to work, I felt like going for a walk with my dog. I didn’t feel like going to work, I felt like making some tea and watching a movie. But I knew there were a lot...

Welcome to Boxcar English, where there’s always room for you. My name is Karl. Mm! It’s good to see you! Come on this train, let’s ride together. I’ve got another story to tell. [0:35] Hi there. I was hoping to see you today – just had something on my mind. There was this funny moment I had yesterday, and I wanted to tell you about it. I was at work, you know I work as a janitor, cleaning a school...

[0:00] Welcome to Boxcar English, where there’s always room for you. My name is Karl. It’s good to see you. Get on this train, let’s ride. I’ve got another story to tell. [0:33] I woke up this morning, as usual, at 6 o’clock. I need to wake up at 6 to get to work at 7, so everything can be ready for school to start at 8. When I wake up now that it’s May, the sun is already almost out. The mornings...

It’s impossible to know where you were born. Have you ever thought about that? Being born is something that nobody remembers. Well, everybody that I have ever asked has told me they don’t remember being born. And they always act like it’s a strange question to ask. I can tell because they laugh a little bit when they say, “No, I don’t remember being born.” It seems silly because it seems obvious....

This episode continues the story begun in episode 052: Postcards from Janet. In that episode, my cousin Janet sent me a postcard to tell me she was coming to visit in April. Well, it’s April now and Janet came with her two kids, Buddy and Eddie. I was going to take the kids to the playground, but it rained! I had to think of something — and I remembered something my Uncle Jerry — Janet’s dad — did...

How do you feel? Read this as you listen: Welcome to Boxcar English  Where there’s always room for you My name is Karl, but you know that. It’s good to see you again. Get on this train, let’s ride, old buddy! Let’s ride buddy! I’ve got another something to say for you … I’m happy right now. I feel happiness. Today, I am full of happiness. Happiness comes and happiness goes. I may not be happy tomo...

There’s a last time for everything… This is less of a story, and more thinking about that idea. Write me your thoughts, on last times… And don’t worry, my friends, we have a lot more good times together in Boxcar English! ============ Visit our website: boxcarenglish.com Support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast — Your host, Karl, is also Big Kitty, a musician: alegendinthef...

Some things are easy to get used to — like sunny, warm weather. I got used to that kind of weather, then the weather changed. And so I have felt a little sad, a little down. But I know how that feeling works — because I’m used to it. Send me an email at karl@boxcarenglish.com, and tell me about something you’re “used to.” Visit our website: boxcarenglish.com. Take conversation or writing lessons w...

I walked to the flea market — where people sell their old things. I was a little scared, because I thought ICE might be there. Spoiler: they weren’t! boxcarenglish.com patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast

Bliss is a feeling that can come at any moment. And it doesn’t always make sense. This is my story of feeling bliss. Send me an email at karl@boxcarenglish.com! Ask about my writing lessons! boxcarenglish.com patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast

This is about odd jobs — little jobs to do here and there. Not a “full-time” job, but an odd job. It’s also about seeing someone who looks just like you. It feels strange, huh? See episode 050 for how to use this podcast to improve your English! Write me an email at karl@boxcarenglish.com! Visit our website at boxcarenglish.com And support us on Patreon at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast

About a car crash. I hate getting into a car crash. Vocabulary: Rattled! Write me at karl@boxcarenglish.com, about a time when you were scared, but you tried to make sure that another person was not scared. Visit the website at boxcarenglish.com and support us on Patreon at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast

Sometimes, a road does not lead directly to a destination. I took a strange road that led me to a new appreciation of my health. Please contribute to our Patreon: patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast boxcarenglish.com

I found an old book called The Fabulous Adventure of Life. It’s true, this life is a fabulous adventure… Write me at karl@boxcarenglish.com. Tell me your story. Join my upcoming English writing class — more information soon. Visit our website: boxcarenglish.com Subscribe to our Patreon for only 3€ a month, chat with me (Karl), and have all the transcripts patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast

I was enjoying the Winter birds so much I went to the library to find a book about them so I could learn their names. and I was thinking about the way those birds sound like the word “pink” not the color, but the way the word sounds how do you say “pink” in your language? WRITING EXERCISE: Take the phrase “I can’t help but feel…” and make sentences with it. If you start each line with this, “I can...

This is about Pink, my cute cat, who cut me… Tell me about your cat — send me a message, preferably a vocal message, to karl@boxcarenglish.com Please support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast. For just 3 euros a month you can get all the transcripts to all episodes and chat with me, Karl… and I’ll help you personally with your English. Send me your writing by email and I’ll correct i...

What happened to me when ICE came to my door. Learn how to tell Knock-Knock jokes. And some practice with what to say to ICE agents if they come to your home. Please visit immigrantjustice.org if you need any help. And if you can donate some money to them, please do. (Just in case you aren’t sure, this is an entirely fictional podcast) boxcarenglish.com patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast (Transcript...

I received a postcard from my cousin, Janet. I hadn’t seen her in years, but she’s going to come visit me — with her two young children! Phrase to remember: by the way – use “by the way” when you want to say something that is not directly related to the conversation Go to boxcarenglish.com for more podcasts Support the podcast at patreon.com/boxcarenglishpodcast ! (for 3€ a month you get all the t...