English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 28: Halloween in the United States Brought to the United States by immigrants in the 19th century, Halloween is a huge holiday in the U.S., with parties and celebrations all over the country. I'll talk about the origins, as well as the way it has changed and become a big part of American life each year in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. This means you can improve your English without needing a lot of time. Episode vocabulary Access vocabulary words using a podcast player that supports chapters, like Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/?itscg=10000&itsct=pod-ovp-hrotop-apl-ref-22_0413), Player FM (https://www.player.fm/), Overcast (https://www.overcast.fm/).  Episode transcript (https://www.comullen.com/s/EnglishPlease_Halloween_in_the_United-States_E28.pdf) Podcast website (https://www.comullen.com/pod)  Buy me a coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/englishplease) to support the show! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 27: The United Nations Headquarters in New York City The United Nations Headquarters in New York City is an important location where leaders from all over the world meet to discuss policies and plans that affect the whole world. It's also important because of its design, and it is a big part of NYC, as well! I'll talk about all of this in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. This means you can improve your English without needing a lot of time. Episode vocabulary Access vocabulary words using a podcast player that supports chapters, like Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/?itscg=10000&itsct=pod-ovp-hrotop-apl-ref-22_0413), Player FM (https://www.player.fm/), Overcast (https://www.overcast.fm/).  Episode transcript (https://www.comullen.com/s/EnglishPlease_United_Nations_Headquarters_in_NYC_E27.pdf) Podcast website (https://www.comullen.com/pod)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 26: Reading to Improve Your English There are many strategies for intermediate English learners to improve. Reading is one strategy, and I'm going to tell you a little bit about how to do it, and I'll also recommend some genres and several specific books, and I'll do it in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. This means you can improve your English without needing a lot of time. Episode vocabulary Access vocabulary words using a podcast player that supports chapters, like Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/?itscg=10000&itsct=pod-ovp-hrotop-apl-ref-22_0413), Player FM (https://www.player.fm/), Overcast (https://www.overcast.fm/).  Episode transcript (https://www.comullen.com/s/EnglishPlease_Improving_Your_English-bby-Reading_E26.pdf) Podcast website (https://www.comullen.com/pod)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language.Episode 25: Labor Day in the United StatesThe Labor Day holiday is approaching in the United States. It's a holiday that has a couple of different meanings here in the U.S., and I'm going to tell you a little bit about the meaning of it, as well as some history, and I'll do it in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. This means you can improve your English without needing a lot of time.Episode vocabularyAccess vocabulary words using a podcast player that supports chapters, like Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/?itscg=10000&itsct=pod-ovp-hrotop-apl-ref-22_0413), Player FM (https://www.player.fm/), Overcast (https://www.overcast.fm/). Episode transcript (https://www.comullen.com/s/EnglishPlease_Labor_Day_in_the_USA_E25.pdf)Podcast website (https://www.comullen.com/pod)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language.Episode 24: The High Line in NYCThe High Line is a beautiful park in New York City that locals and tourists alike enjoy throughout the year. It’s not an ordinary park because it’s built on an old railway track above the streets below. I’ll tell you about this magnificent place, and you'll hear about it in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. This means you can improve your English without needing a lot of time.Episode vocabularyAccess vocabulary words using a podcast player that supports chapters, like Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/?itscg=10000&itsct=pod-ovp-hrotop-apl-ref-22_0413), Player FM (https://www.player.fm/), Overcast (https://www.overcast.fm/). Episode transcript (https://www.comullen.com/s/EnglishPlease_The-High-Line-in-NYC_E24.pdf)Podcast website (https://www.comullen.com/pod)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language.Episode 23: Summer in NYCSummer in NYC can be the best time of the year, although the heat makes things a bit difficult. I’ll tell you about life in NYC in the summer, and some of the things that make it a special time, in spite of the sometimes extreme temperatures. And you'll hear all of this in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. This means you can improve your English without needing a lot of time.Episode vocabularyAccess vocabulary words using a podcast player that supports chapters, like Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/?itscg=10000&itsct=pod-ovp-hrotop-apl-ref-22_0413), Player FM (https://www.player.fm/), Overcast (https://www.overcast.fm/). Episode transcript (https://www.comullen.com/s/EnglishPlease_Summer-in-NYC_E23.pdf)Podcast website (https://www.comullen.com/pod)  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language.Episode 22: Independence Day in the United StatesAs Independence Day, or July 4th, approaches in the U.S., I'll talk about the history of this holiday, as well as some of the customs and traditions. And you'll hear all of this in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. This means you can improve your English without needing a lot of time.Episode vocabularyAccess vocabulary words using a podcast player that supports chapters, like Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/?itscg=10000&itsct=pod-ovp-hrotop-apl-ref-22_0413), Player FM (https://www.player.fm/), Overcast (https://www.overcast.fm/). Episode transcript (https://www.comullen.com/s/EnglishPlease_July_4th-Independence_Day_E22.pdf)Podcast website (https://www.comullen.com/pod) Subscribe to the newsletter (https://podcast.ausha.co/english-please?s=1https://podcast.ausha.co/english-please?s=1) for episode updates and occasional English-language content to help you practice! Questions? Comments? Email me (mailto:english.please.podcast@gmail.com) —I'd love to hear from you! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language.Episode 21: Juneteenth in the United StatesAn important holiday in the United States that you might not know much about is Juneteenth. In this episode you'll hear about the meaning of this holiday, the reason for the name, and some of the history surrounding the day. And you'll hear all of this in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. This means you can improve your English without needing a lot of time.Episode vocabularyAccess vocabulary words using a podcast player that supports chapters, like Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/?itscg=10000&itsct=pod-ovp-hrotop-apl-ref-22_0413), Player FM (https://www.player.fm/), Overcast (https://www.overcast.fm/). Episode transcript (https://www.comullen.com/s/EnglishPlease_Juneteenth_E21.pdf)  Podcast website (https://www.comullen.com/pod) Subscribe to the newsletter (https://podcast.ausha.co/english-please?s=1https://podcast.ausha.co/english-please?s=1) for episode updates and occasional English-language content to help you practice! Questions? Comments? Email me (mailto:english.please.podcast@gmail.com) —I'd love to hear from you! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language.Episode 20: Route 66Driving from Chicago to California, Route 66 was the "Main Street" of the USA and offered more than just a route— it captured the freedom of the open road. In this episode of English, please you will hear about historic Route 66 in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. This means you can improve your English without needing a lot of time.Episode vocabularyAccess vocabulary words using a podcast player that supports chapters, like Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/?itscg=10000&itsct=pod-ovp-hrotop-apl-ref-22_0413), Player FM (https://www.player.fm/), Overcast (https://www.overcast.fm/). Episode transcript (https://www.comullen.com/s/EnglishPlease_Route66_E20.pdf)  Podcast website (https://www.comullen.com/pod) Subscribe to the newsletter (https://podcast.ausha.co/english-please?s=1https://podcast.ausha.co/english-please?s=1) for episode updates and occasional English-language content to help you practice! Questions? Comments? Email me (mailto:english.please.podcast@gmail.com) —I'd love to hear from you! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language.Episode 19: New York City in the 1970sIn the 1970s, New York City was filled with crime and economic problems. In spite of this, there were important developments in creativity that defined New York City forever. In this episode of English, please you will hear about this time period in New York in clear, intermediate English. As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. This means you can improve your English without needing a lot of time.Episode vocabularyAccess vocabulary words using a podcast player that supports chapters, like Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/?itscg=10000&itsct=pod-ovp-hrotop-apl-ref-22_0413), Player FM (https://www.player.fm/), Overcast (https://www.overcast.fm/). Episode transcript (https://www.comullen.com/s/EnglishPlease_NYC_in_the_1970s_E19.pdf)  Podcast website (https://www.comullen.com/pod) Subscribe to the newsletter (https://podcast.ausha.co/english-please?s=1https://podcast.ausha.co/english-please?s=1) for episode updates and occasional English-language content to help you practice! Questions? Comments? Email me (mailto:english.please.podcast@gmail.com) —I'd love to hear from you! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.