Freya Yskes

The Sharing English Podcast

Education EN ↓ 79 episodes

The Sharing English Podcast is an English listening practice podcast for A2–B2 learners (and beyond) who want to improve their English in a natural and engaging way. In each short episode, using slow, clear English, teacher and host Freya helps you learn English through culture, history, government, and everyday life in the English-speaking world. Intermediate English listening practice, real vocabulary in context, and interesting topics from holidays and food to government and social issues. This podcast helps you build confidence and fluency without feeling like a lesson!

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Freya Yskes

Episodes

The Gateway of Hope: Ellis Island and the Story of American Immigration | English Listening Practice 19.06.2025 9:38

**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics. In this episode, we explore Ellis Island —the entry point for millions of immigrants to the United States. Learn about its role in shaping American identity, how immigration laws changed over time, and the challenges newcomers faced. We’ll also look at how the immigrant...

Coffee and Tea Culture Around the English-Speaking World | English Listening Practice 13.06.2025 9:15

**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics. Do you drink coffee like an American or tea like the British? Discover how different English-speaking countries enjoy their hot drinks; and what these habits say about their culture and history, including colonial roots. From flat whites in Australia to chai in India, t...

Welcome to The Sharing English Podcast! | English Listening Practice 13.06.2025 4:59

**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics. Meet your host, Freya, an English teacher from Michigan now living in Denmark, and learn why this podcast is different from typical English lessons. Discover what to expect in future episodes about culture, history, language, sports, and everyday life in English-speakin...

Why do Americans Love Sweet Breakfasts? | English Listening Practice 13.06.2025 7:15

**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics. From pancakes to orange juice, explore why sweet breakfasts are such a big part of American culture. Learn how breakfast habits in the U.S. reflect history, lifestyle, and even marketing. A fun and tasty way to build your English and cultural knowledge. Warning: do not...