English Plus with Danny

What seemed to start out as a nice surprise birthday gift and maybe a little party turned out to be the beginning of a nightmare. This is the first episode of our brand new The Last of Us Series as part of Stories Plus Series.  Find the transcript on https://englishpluspodcast.com/stories-plus-the-last-of-us-episode-01-all-is-lost/ Watch the video of the episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/Oa95CvN...

In today’s Word Power episode, we’ll talk about one of the most powerful artistic collaborations in American history between Celia Thaxter and Childe Hassam, and we’re going to learn 10 new words in context.  Practice and make sure you make the words you’re going to learn part of your active vocabulary bank on https://englishpluspodcast.com/celia-thaxter-and-childe-hassam-word-power/ Access all th...

In this first episode from our brand new series Brain Myths, we're going to discuss two questions or myths, Are bigger brains smarter? and Are our brains perfectly designed? Find the transcript on https://englishpluspodcast.com/brain-myths-episode-01-are-bigger-brains-smarter/ Access all the exclusive premium episodes and content on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Support the show Supp...

In this vocabulary and speaking premium episode, we're going to discuss how we can talk about feelings in English. Practice what you learn on https://englishpluspodcast.com/vocabulary-and-speaking-talking-about-your-feelings-1/ Access all the exclusive premium episodes and content on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Support the show Support our mission to keep creating high-quality educ...

Is fire alive? Do you think it’s an easy question; well think again, as we will talk about that in today’s Word Power episode Five and Alive. Practice the words you will learn in the episode on https://englishpluspodcast.com/five-and-alive-word-power/ Access all the exclusive premium content on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Support the show Support our mission to keep creating high-q...

In this final episode of our series Shocking Events That Made History, we will talk about shocking events related to leaders and losers, and shocking events that happened in wars, although it's safe to say that any war is shocking enough to make it on our list of events. Find the transcript of this episode on https://englishpluspodcast.com/shocking-events-that-made-history-episode-07/ Become a pat...

We always feel alarmed when we hear their sirens, but if we were the ones who called them, we would definitely feel relieved. We wish we would never have to need them, but when we do, we are so grateful to have them responding to our distress calls and in many cases save our lives or the lives of the ones we love. In today’s Word Power episode, we’re going to talk about the Birth of the Internatio...

Ever wondered about the exotic beauty of the Caribbean islands? Have you ever heard of the San Blas Island and the Cuna people who live there? Well, in today's Word Power episode from English plus podcast, we will talk about the Cuna people, about something very specific, the mola, which is a famous Cuna creation. Practice what you learn in the episode on https://englishpluspodcast.com/cuna-creati...

In today’s episode of our Shocking Events That Made History Series, we will continue talking about shocking events related to social movement.  Find the transcript on https://englishpluspodcast.com/shocking-events-that-made-history-series-episode-6/ Become a patron on Patreon and unlock all learning benefits https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Enjoy great stories and learn from English Plus Video...

When we talk about the most important chemical reaction in the world, some may think it has something to do with nuclear bombs. For some, it might be the ageing of wine, and some romantic people might call love the most important chemical reaction in the world, whether they mean it literally or figuratively, but there is another chemical reaction that is actually more important than all of those I...

In this new Word Power episode, we’re going to learn about The Wreck of the Ten Sail and learn 10 new words in context.  Practice what you learn on the website https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-wreck-of-the-ten-sail-word-power/ Become a patron on Patreon and enjoy all the amazing patron-only benefits https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Enjoy great stories and learn from English Plus Video Series...

Welcome to a new episode of our series Shocking Events That Made History. Belief systems have been with us since the start of civilization—and for just as long religion has been a source of immeasurable joy and challenges. Corrupt leaders, blind persecution—the stories are as old as history and affect people around the world, from all walks of life. And yet through the cycles of fear, destruction,...

There might be very few horror stories that did not employ the swamp as part of its creepy setting in one way or another. Swamps have been infamous for hosting dangerous, and according to most accounts in fiction, evil creatures, so people would usually get the chills whenever they pass by a swamp, or even worse, if they have to spend the night in a swamp. How much of that is true, and how much of...

Art, entertainment, sports; these forms of expression are among humanity’s greatest prides, and yet none of it comes easily: Artists are blasted for their work, Journalists’ integrity scrutinized, athletes under pressure to perform. Values are repeatedly tested. But the following spectacles — from a tanked Broadway show to racy portraiture to an epic baseball scandal — also remind thinkers, creato...

Learn about Playing Your Baseball Cards Right and how this almost childish pastime turned into a serious investment for some people, and also learn 10 new words in context. Practice what you learn on the website https://englishpluspodcast.com/playing-your-baseball-cards-right-word-power/ Become a Patron on Patreon and enjoy all the Patron-only benefits for only $5 a month, or as much as you would...

From the days when there was no greater dare than to sail oceans unknown to centuries of dueling over established territories, humanity’s global priorities are ever evolving. Beneath the halo of glory, exploration and conquest have been marked with punishing twists and tragic turns: superpower Spain defeated at sea, an ill-fated race to the South Pole, the fight for freedom in America. And yet we...

Learn about what happens if there are too many deer in an area, or when our own overpopulation becomes a dangerous problem, and learn 10 new words in context in a new English Plus Podcast Word Power episode. Practice what you learn on the website https://englishpluspodcast.com/too-many-deer-word-power/ Become a Patron on Patreon and enjoy all the Patron-only benefits for only $5 a month, or as muc...

Learn about the different diseases children may contract, and this should be important to learn about whether you have children or not. We're not going to become doctors, but at least we should have a good idea of what a disease is, how dangerous it can be, and possibly, we may be able to identify it by knowing the symptoms. Interesting, no? So, join me in this episode and never stop learning with...

Ever thought of how women were first introduced to the world of advertising as, unfortunately, an object? Do you believe that when you discover or create something really important, the entire world will love you for it? We all know that heroine and cocaine are extremely harmful, but did you know that one day they were included in many products and endorsed by some very reputable companies and peo...

Learn about The Magna Carta and the spirit of 1215 in this Word Power episode from English Plus Podcast and learn 10 new words along the way to add to your active vocabulary bank. Practice what you learn on the website https://englishpluspodcast.com/magna-carta-the-spirit-of-1215-word-power/ Join the Lifelong Learners Clan on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Links to English Plus Vocabu...

In this new series, I will talk about shocking events that made history, not only because of the impact they left, but because of how shocking they were. In the first episode of the series, we will talk about big ideas that should have been the best ever, but were they? Let’s find out in Shocking Events That Made History series from English Plus Podcast.  Join my Lifelong Learners Clan on Patreon...

Learn about the architect Frank Lloyd Wright, his style and work in this new English Plus Podcast episode and learn 10 new words along the way and add them to your active vocabulary bank. Practice what you learn on the website https://englishpluspodcast.com/architecture-in-the-prairie-style-word-power/ Join the Lifelong Learners Clan on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Links to English...

Learn 10 new words in the context of The Free Spirits of the Molecular World, and get to practice what you learn on the website. Take your English vocabulary to the next level. Practice what you learn on the website https://englishpluspodcast.com/word-power-the-free-spirits-of-the-molecular-world/ Support English Plus and get Patron-only benefits https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Links to Englis...

Learn 10 new words in the context of The Navajo Code Talkers, and get to practice what you learn on the website. Take your English vocabulary to the next level. Practice what you learn on the website https://englishpluspodcast.com/vocabulary-building-the-navajo-code-talkers/ Support English Plus and get Patron-only benefits https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Links to English Plus Vocabulary Build...

Learn 10 new words in the context of Master of the Wordless Theater, Marcel Marceau, and get to practice what you learn on the website. Take your English vocabulary to the next level. Practice what you learn on the website https://englishpluspodcast.com/vocabulary-building-master-of-the-wordless-theater/ Support English Plus and get Patron-only benefits https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Links to...