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.

Author

Dane Rivarola

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.englishwithdane.com

Latest episode

Jun 10, 2026

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Episodes

Can You Guess the Accent? - Learn English with Movies ( Accent Challenge) 22.01.2020

English with Dane is back, and I'm ready to take your English to the next level! What better way to start the new season of English with Dane than with a new edition of the Accent Challenge? Do you have what it takes to guess the accent? Follow English with Dane on Instagram to keep up to date with the latest news about the show as well as extra content like quizzes, questions, vocabulary and...

Bonus Episode #2 (Listener Questions and Most Common Mistakes for English Learners) 07.12.2019

In this second bonus episode of English with Dane, I answer some listener questions and then get into 3 common mistakes that I've noticed my students make over the years. Practice English by following along with the transcript below:Hey! What’s up? What’s going on? Welcome to another bonus episode of English with Dane: A show designed to improve your English. As always I’m your host Dane, and...

Story Time: Traveling in the Middle of a Terrorist Bomb Threat (Bonus Episode) 23.11.2019

On this episode of English with Dane, I tell a crazy story that happened to me back in 2006 when I went to visit a friend in the UNITED STATES. It’s a great opportunity to review some travel/airport related vocabulary, as well as some new expressions to use when telling a story. If you’d like a free full transcript of the show, write to me on Instagram or send me an email at englishwithdane@gmail....

Strange News: Deception, Drones and Hide & Seek 29.10.2019

On this episode of English with Dane, I talk about 3 strange news stories from around the world. A bunch of new vocabulary in this one so take note! Follow English with Dane on social media:InstagramTwitterTranscript:Hey! What’s up? What’s going on? Welcome to another episode of English with Dane. A show designed to improve your English. As always, I’m your host Dane, and you can find me on Instag...

The Accent Challenge #3: Can you guess the Accent? 15.09.2019

On this episode of English with Dane, test your listening skills and try to complete the 3rd edition of the Accent Challenge! Transcript: Hey! What’s up? Welcome to English with Dane, a show designed to improve your English. As always, I'm you’re host Dane, and you can find me on Instagram and twitter @englishwithdane. As promised, today’s episode is an Accent Challenge. Our 3rd accent challe...

Volcanoes and World Records: Krakatoa and Diana Nyad 03.09.2019

English with Dane episode 32:Hey! What’s up? What’s going on? Welcome to English with Dane, a show designed to improve your English. As always, I’m your host Dane, and you can find me on Instagram and Twitter @englishwithdane. Today’s show is about two things. One of the most devastating cataclysms of all time and one of the coolest, most bad-ass world records I have ever read about. I think you’l...

Gold, Gold, & more Gold! California and the Gold Rush 19.08.2019

Hey! What’s up? What’s going on? Welcome to English with Dane, a podcast designed to improve your English. As always I’m your host Dane and you can find me on Instagram and twitter @englishwithdane Today’s episode is about the Gold Rush. I was doing some reading the other day, about important moments in history that happened this week, and I came across 3 events that interested me. Three events th...

Who Won the Space Race? U.S.A vs USSR & The Moon landing 05.08.2019

On this 30th episode of English with Dane, I talk about the Space Race. Inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Moon-landing, this episode takes you on a quick journey through time to talk about two rival superpowers and their fight to be the top dog. If you like History then don't miss this episode! The USA vs USSR - Who won the Space Race? How much do you know about the Moon-landing and the...

Movie Review: Yesterday (2019) 23.07.2019

In this episode of English with Dane, I review the 2019 movie Yesterday, starring Himesh Patel and Lily James. The story revolves around a struggling singer-songwriter young who falls off his bicycle just as the entire world experiences as a blackout. Upon waking up, he realizes that as a result of this coincidence, he is the only person who remembers The Beatles and their songs. Listen and find o...

Today in History: Bombs, Battles and Caves 11.07.2019

On this 28th episode of English with Dane, I talk about the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior, the Battle of Britain and the one year anniversary of Thai boys soccer team rescue. Listen and learn as we find new vocabulary to improve your fluency. Practice your listening skills and learn about history on this episode of English With Dane. The articles featured in this episode can be found via the link...

Accent Challenge #2: English Listening Practice (Answers) 01.07.2019

On this episode of English With Dane, I reveal the answers for the 2nd edition of the Accent Challenge. Can you identify the accent? Where is the speaker from? Do you recognise him/her? If understanding different accents in English is something you want to improve, then follow along and accept the challenge. Listening and ear training are essential part of language learning. Learning how to spot t...

Accent Challenge #2 - Practice your English and Guess the Accent 22.06.2019

On this episode of English With Dane you can test your listening skills with the second ever Accent challenge. Listen to 6 accents from around the world and guess where each speaker is are from. You will notice that some accents are much easier to guess than others, but stick with it because the more you practice, the easier it gets. Let me know which accent was the easiest to understand and which...

You Have the Right to Remain Silent 14.06.2019

On this episode of English with Dane, I talk about the the origins of the Miranda rights. The famous "You have the right to remain, anything you say ... " speech you hear constantly in movies T.V shows. I also share my thoughts on reality TV and my recent experience with Ru Paul's Drag Race on Netflix.

Learn English with News Headlines: Animals Rights 12.06.2019

On this episode of English with Dane, I talk about a recent headline that grabbed my attention. I read on El Pais that the Dolphins in the Madrid Zoo Aquarium were living under abusive conditions, so on this episode I explore some ideas and share some thoughts about animal cruelty / animal rights.

Today in History: Anniversary of D-Day 07.06.2019

On this episode of English With Dane I talk about the events that took place in Normandy on the 6th of June in 1944: D-day - the Allies vs the Germans. Practice your English while listening to a bit of history. Let me know if I missed any important information: @englishwithdane

Accent Challenge #1 Can you guess the different accents in English from around the world? 05.06.2019

On this episode of English With Dane, I talk about World Environment Day and we play the first edition ever of Accent Challenge. Improve your English by Listening to accents from around the world and trying to guess where the speakers are from. The audio clips are from movies, TV shows, interviews, etc. Listen to English With Dane and improve your English for free.

Today in History & Vocabulary Tips. How to Improve your vocabulary in English. 03.06.2019

On this episode of English With Dane, I talk about a very important moment in the history of China and the world, and I share some tips on how to learn new vocabulary.

Headlines: Planting Trees & HBO Chernobyl. News from the Philippines and a new popular TV show. 01.06.2019

On this episode of English With Dane, I talk about 2 headlines that caught my attention. One is about an interesting new green initiative in the Philippines and the other is about a new TV show that is quickly becoming popular.

Slang & Expressions 29.05.2019

On this episode of English With Dane, I talk about 10 slang words and expressions that you can add to your vocabulary and become more fluent.

Becoming more fluent (TIPS) 27.05.2019

On this episode of English With Dane, I give tips on how to become more fluent in English. I talk about some new tools to use, and new approaches to take in order to improve your spoken English.

Business English: Expressions 22.05.2019

On this new episode of English with Dane, learn 8 business expressions and idioms in English that you can use every day. Also, I share some tips on how to learn expressions more effectively.

Movie Review: Inception (Origen) 19.05.2019

On this episode of English with Dane, I talk about the movie Inception (2010). I talk about character motivations, plot, different scenes and more.

Man vs Machine : Garry Kasparov vs Deep Blue Super Computer 13.05.2019

On this episode of EWD, I talk about the 1997 match between chess champion Garry Kasparov and IBM's Deep Blue computer. I also share my thoughts on one of the best websites of all time, Reddit.

My biggest obsession 08.05.2019

On this episode of EWD, I talk about some interesting news stories from China, and I also talk about my close relationship with basketball as well as the NBA.

Today in History, Strange News & Netflix 04.05.2019

On this episode of EWD, I talk about an important moment in history + strange news from around the world + Netflix-related affairs.

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