English Plus with Danny

Learn about the Bermuda Triangle, Atlantis and other mysteries in The Greatest Mysteries of the World, a new series from English Plus Podcast. A new series that will fire up your imagination and lead you to think about some unanswered questions in science, people, history, religion, myth and more. Read the transcript of this episode and never stop learning on https://englishpluspodcast.com/ great-...

There are many things in this life that we call art, and art does not take our understanding of any of the intricacies of color, light and shade, or the many different techniques there are in art, and that’s why art is truly for everyone. You might have heard of Da Vinci, Picasso, Monet and other great and famous painters, but in today’s Word Power episode, we will talk about one of the less talke...

Learn about the language of sign and how it was not regarded as a real language at first and learn 10 new words in context as this is a new Word Power episode from English Plus Podcast. Practice what you learn on the website https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-language-of-sign-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...

Learn about acids and bases and add 10 new words to your active vocabulary bank with the interactive activities on the website and the PDF practice worksheet. Practice the words you learn on https://englishpluspodcast.com/acids-and-bases-word-power/ Support me on Patreon and help me continue creating quality educational content available to everyone for free Become a Patron Support the show Suppor...

In this Grammar Plus episode, we’re going to continue our modal verbs series and we will talk about have to and must this time. Practice what you’re learning on https://englishpluspodcast.com/grammar-and-speaking-modal-verbs-2-have-to-and-must/ Become a patron and access all the English Plus 700+ episode catalogue on https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Support the show Support our mission to keep...

In this Vocabulary Plus episode, we’re going to conclude our talking about feelings mini-series. Practice what you’re learning on https://englishpluspodcast.com/vocabulary-and-speaking-talking-about-feelings-3/ Become a patron and access all the English Plus 700+ episode catalogue on https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Support the show Support our mission to keep creating high-quality educational...

In this episode, we're going to learn about how to express happiness, sadness and anger using commonly used idioms. Practice what you’re learning on https://englishpluspodcast.com/vocabulary-and-speaking-talking-about-feelings-2/ Become a patron and access all the English Plus 700+ episode catalogue on https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Support the show Support our mission to keep creating high-q...

In this Word Power episode, we will learn 10 new words in context of our story of the Terra Cotta Army of Emperor Shi Huang Di. Practice what you learn on https://englishpluspodcast.com/the-terra-cotta-army-of-shi-huang-di-word-power/ 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-quali...

In this new episode of our series Brain Myths, we’re going to tackle two myths, or questions. Are creative people right brained? And Is mental illness just a chemical imbalance? Find the transcript on https://englishpluspodcast.com/brain-myths-series-episode-02-are-creative-people-right-brained/ Access all the exclusive premium episodes and content on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dannyballan Su...

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/Oa95CvN7...

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 the...

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 S...

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 h...

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...

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...