Dane Rivarola
English with Dane
Hey, I'm Dane. I grew up bilingual and after 15 years of teaching and working with English learners, I've realised that true fluency comes from understanding how the language fits into real life. I created English with Dane to give Spanish speakers a calm approach to becoming fluent through practical conversations about language, culture, TV and current events. No stress, just English that makes sense and gets easier to use over time.
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Jun 10, 2026
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Episodes
Strange News: Japanese Eels, Disney Camping & Italian Drones 04.05.2020 11:31
Strange News is back! Learn new vocabulary in English with these 3 strange stories from around the world. The first one takes us to Japan where some lonely eels need some human connection. The second one is about a man who was found camping on a Disney Sponsored Island Paradise. And the last one is about an Italian mayor insulting and scaring people with drones. You can't make this up. Plus,...
How to Use Make & Do (Common Uses) 02.05.2020 7:44
Make & Do is something that every English-Learner has a difficult time with at some point. The objective of this episode of English with Dane is to clear up some confusion behind these two verbs, and also give you common examples with each. As always, this episode also includes new vocabulary, expressions, and verbs in English to add to your arsenal. So sit back and learn English with Dane! Fo...
Stop Making These 3 Pronunciation Mistakes 29.04.2020 6:32
This episode is focused on pronunciation. Over the last years, I've noticed my students making these 3 simple pronunciation mistakes that can be corrected with a bit of practice. Today we're focussing on 3 specific words: Tired Comfortable & "Interesting. How do you REALLY pronounce these words? You might be saying them incorrectly without knowing! Listen to this episode of Engl...
Movie Challenge: Can you Guess the Movie? 25.04.2020 13:08
Are you ready for the challenge? Listen to 5 different clips and try to guess the movie! Practice your listening in English as well as your detective skills in this episode of English with Dane. 5 clips from 5 different movies from the last 10 years. How many can you guess? PLUS: New vocabulary, phrasal verbs and expressions in English to add to your arsenal. Follow English with Dane on INSTAGRAM
Monday Mailbag (Listener Questions) 20.04.2020 15:04
This episode of English with Dane is all about listener questions. You asked and I answered. I talk about time travel, phrasal verbs with "pass", how to learn English in quarantine, and more. Listen to this episode and practice your English listening skills and learn new vocabulary in English. Follow English with Dane on Instagram for extra content.
3 Common Mistakes in English 17.04.2020 7:10
This episode of English with Dane is all about common mistakes. 3 of them to be precise. Borrow vs Lend / Fun vs Funny / "The" + Nouns. Learn how to use these correctly and stop making these common mistakes when speaking English. Don't let mistakes stop you from feeling comfortable in English. You have to be aware of them to prevent them. Keep practicing your English and keep making...
This Week In History: Assassinations, Legends & The Titanic 14.04.2020 13:32
Practice your English listening while learning about 3 incredible events that happened this week in history. Learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs and more! How did Lincoln get killed? Who was the first black major league baseball player? What happened to the Titanic? Find out on this episode of English with Dane. Follow English with Dane on Instagram
Phrasal Verbs are Cool: 3 Phrasal Verbs with "to Get" 06.04.2020 5:00
Phrasal Verbs are cool. Phrasal Verbs are your best friend(s). People hate on them but if you just practice and learn a few, you'll become a much more efficient communicator. Today's episode features 3 Phrasal Verbs with the verb "to get". So let's get to it. Follow me on Instagram @englishwithdane and do the Episode Quiz!
Strange News: Driving Dogs, Crappy Corona Cures and Nose Magnets 03.04.2020 11:36
Get ready to get weird. This episode is all about Strange News stories from around the world. Today's episode features driving dogs, weird corona cures and magnets in noses. Learn new practical phrasal verbs, expressions and vocabulary to add to your English arsenal. Follow @englishwithdane for quizzes and more content. If you'd like a FULL TRANSCRIPT of the show, contact:englishwithdane...
Accent Challenge: Can you guess the different accents in English? 27.03.2020 8:26
It's time for some EAR TRAINING: Can you tell the difference between different accents in English from around the world? How many can you guess? Quiz yourself and take your listening to the next level. Write to me @englishwithdane and tell me how you did.
5 Best TV Series to Learn English 25.03.2020 9:44
What are the best TV series to learn English? Let's find out! Well, at least MY top 5. This is a short list of the TV series that I've recommended to my students over the years. TV series are one of the best tools to learn languages, and in this episode I share my thoughts and a few tips on how to take advantage of them. Follow English with Dane on social media:Instagram
How to Practice Pronunciation ( Pronunciation Tips) 22.03.2020 7:26
This episode is all about PRONUNCIATION. One of the questions I get the most is "how do I improve my pronunciation?" And I think most students do not expect the answer I give them. Basically, pronunciation is not that important. At least I don't think it is. But, most of my students feel differently. Listen to this episode of English with Dane and find out more.
Strange News: Hotels, Monkey Wars & Toilet Paper / New Vocabulary in English 16.03.2020 13:34
Have you been having a STRANGE week? Well, it's about to get a bit STRANGER.Learn new vocabulary in English with today's STRANGE NEWS episode. In today's edition, we visit Utah, Indonesia, and Australia, so sit back and get ready to get weird.
English for Work: Phrasal Verb "to set up", Common Mistakes in English, English Tips & Motivation 11.03.2020 15:36
Learning English for work can mean a lot of things. In this episode I talk about the very useful phrasal verb "to set up" as well as correcting a few common mistakes, giving useful English tips for teachers and anyone who works as part of a team. Listen and learn new expressions, vocabulary and get motivated speaking English on this episode of English with Dane. Follow English with Dane...
Today in History: Drugs, Football & Pirates 06.03.2020 13:20
New vocabulary alert! In this episode of English with Dane I talk about events in History that happened on a day like today. Get ready for new phrasal verbs, vocabulary expressions and how to use them. Learn about how we got the most popular drug in the world today, how the most successful football team of all time got its start, and how the world's biggest (illegal) music sharing system coll...
World News: Asteroids, Viruses & Scholarships 04.03.2020 9:18
In this episode of English with Dane, I talk about news headlines from around the world: An asteroid that is coming dangerously close to the earth, a corona virus outbreak in Iran that is threatening its government and a Pakistani scholarship program that is sending 200,000 students to university for free. Listen and practice your English listening skills with this edition of English With Dane. Fo...
Listener Questions: Corona Virus, Music & Phrasal Verbs Tips 02.03.2020 15:50
In this episode of English with Dane, I answer listener questions about Corona Virus, the music on the show, phrasal verb advice and recommended reading techniques to improve your English comprehension. Listen and learn! Follow me on Instagram @englishwithdane for free transcripts and additional content, as well as staying up to date with episode releases, memes & more! Music discussed on toda...
Accent Challenge: Can you guess the accent? 28.02.2020 11:28
The Accent Challenge is back! A classic among English with Dane listeners. Practice your listening skills and try to guess where each speaker is from! Are you up for the challenge? Let's find out. Follow English with Dane on Instagram and support the show by giving it a 5 star rating and leaving a review. For FULL FREE TRANSCRIPTS contact:englishwithdane@gmail.com
This Week In History: Oscars, Discoveries & Towers 27.02.2020 12:56
In this episode of English with Dane, I take a look back in history to learn about what happened on a week like this one but many years ago. It's a great chance to learn about a few interesting moments in history while learning new vocabulary along the way. Follow @englishwithdane on Instagram for additional content. For full FREE transcripts of this episode contact:englishwithdane@gmail.comT...
Strange News: Shark Attacks, Traffic Experiments & Killer Bees ( Learn English with News) 24.02.2020 11:42
In this episode of English with Dane, I talk about three strange news headlines that caught my attention. A 60-year-old man getting attacked by a great white shark in New Zealand, a traffic experiment in Mumbai and a swarm of killer bees sending people to the hospital in California. Lot's of good vocabulary in this one, including some interesting phrasal verbs for you to add to your arsenal....
World News in English in 5 Minutes (Tuesday) 11.02.2020 5:27
In this episode of English With Dane, I talk about News from around the world English. These short episodes are intended to help you with new vocabulary in English, including phrasal verbs, expressions, and words you may not find in your regular classroom. Practice your listening in English, and stay up to date with current events. Today's headlines:Boris Johnson's £20 million bridge. Au...
World News in English in 5 minutes 10.02.2020 5:02
On today's episode of English with Dane, I recap a few headlines from today's news cycle. Stay up to date while practicing your English listening skills as well as learning new vocabulary daily. Follow englishwithdane on instagram. For full transcripts:englishwithdane@gmail.comOn today's episode:1st headline: Philippine president says he will scrap military pact with UShttps://www.w...
Learn English With Movies - Jojo Rabbit REVIEW - New Vocabulary 04.02.2020 26:31
Dane reviews one of the best movies of the year: Jojo Rabbit while teaching you some new vocabulary, phrasal verbs and practical English in general. Join Dane as he talks about one of the top candidates for Best Picture in the upcoming Oscars. If you like movies (films) and want to perfect your English, learn new words and improve your listening skills, this is the perfect episode. Transcript:Hey!...
Remembering Kobe Bryant - Kobe's Impact on a Generation 28.01.2020 6:46
On this bonus episode of English with Dane I reflect on the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant, Gigi Bryant, and company. Transcript:Welcome to a bonus episode of English with Dane. This will be a quick one. I didn't know if I should put one out about this, but I decided to because I wanted to share a few thoughts with you guys regarding the events that took place on Sunday…. I guess it's more f...
Vocabulary Boost: Falling Iguanas and Therapy Goats (Strange News) 28.01.2020 12:44
In this episode of English with Dane, I talk about two crazy news stories from around the world. We visit Florida and New Zealand to see what happens with falling iguanas and therapy goats while learning a bunch of new vocabulary, expressions, and phrasal verbs in English. Follow English with Dane on InstagramTranscript:Hey! What’s up? Welcome to English with Dane, a podcast designed to improve yo...
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