Podcasts by English Outside the Box
English Outside the Box, formerly known as English Across the Pond is a podcast for non-native English speakers seeking more financial freedom and security to live a life filled with success and opportunities!
Further podcasts by Dan & Jennifer - English teachers & podcasters
Podcast on the topic Sprachen lernen
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S1E12: Intentional Living and Studying (Season 1 Finale) from 2022-09-25T17:31:37
Are you living intentionally, and are you studying consciously? Or are you living on autopilot like the majority of people day-to-day? Tune in to this week’s epis...
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S1E11: The Step-by-Step Plan for your Success in English from 2022-09-16T16:56:52
Are you someone that watches TV/movies, listens to podcasts, and uses vocabulary-building APPs online - but still feels frustrated with your fluency skills in Eng...
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S1E10: The Science of GOALS&How to Achieve them in English from 2022-09-08T07:08:12
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S1E9: "Reverse Engineering" Approach to Learning English with Corina Banica from 2022-09-02T05:35:34
Ever wondered what actually worked in achieving success in English, especially with a specific goal like moving abroad and getting a job in English? Tune in to he...
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S1E8: Reduce Fear and Increase Confidence in English with Authenticity and Self -compassion from 2022-08-25T14:00:43
Don't be afraid to show up as YOU, mistakes and all! Tune in to hear why and how authenticity will help your confidence and increase your ability to speak and use...
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S1E7: Are FREE English Resources HURTING Your Progress&Success? from 2022-08-17T23:59:52
While it may seem like a good thing to have an abundance of free English resources available for you on the Internet, these free resources can actually be hurting...
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S1E6: How and Why to Find Purpose in English for Success from 2022-08-11T04:33:19
“The purpose of life is a life of purpose” - Robert Byrne
Discover your purpose on today’s episode and dive deeper w...
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S1E5: Purposeful Learning and "Communication, not Perfection" with Ermy Pedata from 2022-08-04T17:21:59
The English Success System has spots available for new students ready to unlock new professional opportunities. Discover how you can use the Every Day English met...
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S1E4: Why You Keep Making the SAME Mistakes in English + What to do instead from 2022-07-28T04:49:20
Ready for your personalized strategy and plan for improving your English? Let’s talk about how my English Success System can work for you! Send me a message on
S1E3: Improve Your Speaking with the IMMERSION Method Not 1:1 Lessons from 2022-07-21T04:10:51
Ready to talk about how you can start experiencing English every day and use the immersion methodology to speak more confident English faster? Send me a WhatsApp message to talk about ...
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S1E2: Why Confidence is the KEY to Success in English and Getting a Multinational Job from 2022-07-14T15:19:15
Ready to create your unique roadmap to success? Send me a WhatsApp message to ...
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Season 1: Intro - What is English Outside the Box? from 2022-06-30T09:00:57
Alright I, Jennifer, am back! I'd like to officially welcome you to English Outside the Box. In this kickoff introduction to season 1, I will share a bit about what's going on. Why has English A...
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Season 1: Intro - What is English Outside the Box? from 2022-06-30T09:00:57
Alright I, Jennifer, am back! I'd like to officially welcome you to English Outside the Box. In this kickoff introduction to season 1, I will share a bit about what's going on. Why has English A...
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All Good Things Come to an End from 2022-05-06T06:02:21
After 5 amazing years, and more than 300 episodes - all good things must come to an end. Tune in this week to hear about the greatest shift in English Across the Pond's history and what's in sto...
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302 - Intonation in Conversation from 2022-03-31T22:00:16
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301 - Conversation Frameworks from 2022-03-24T22:00:01
Ever feel overwhelmed about a conversation in English, before it starts? Feel so much fear that you avoid conversation opportunities? If yes - you're not alone! The reason so many learners feel ...
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296 - Fluency Is A Myth from 2022-02-17T21:59:56
Are you ready to completely change the way you think about English and its role in your life. We help motivated English learners, like you, to finally take the next step in your life and career ...
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295 - Desert Islands from 2022-02-10T22:00
How does the idea of spending some time alone on a desert island sound? Paradise? At last, you’ll be alone with no 21st century distractions :)
Or hell on earth? What about all the creepy ...
294 - Chit Chat from 2022-02-03T22:00
Hello and welcome to … chit chat! We are spending this week’s podcast talking about everything that we have been doing so far in 2002 so that we (and you!) can ca...
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293 - Looking (Past Favourite) from 2022-01-27T22:00
*A January Past Favourite Episode*
Hello there dear listener,
Um … Could you help us find something? We're looking for …
What are...
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292 - Public Transport (Past Favourite) from 2022-01-20T22:00
*A January Past Favourite Episode*
This week your English teacher hosts Jennifer from the US and Dan from England are chatting all about public transport; buses, tra...
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291 - Pet Hates (Past Favourite) from 2022-01-13T22:00
*A January Past Favourite Episode*
Hello! No, we’re not talking about animals that we hate this week :) A pet hate is something that most people don’t mind but you f...
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290 - Restaurant Culture (Past Favourite) from 2022-01-07T10:00
*A January Past Favourite Episode*
Today we’re talking about restaurants and more specifically, restaurant culture. Have you been to a restaurant in the US or the UK...
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289 - New Year from 2021-12-30T22:00
The final podcast of 2021 … wow!
Join us and find out all about a traditional British New Year’s Eve song, what you...
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288 - The Night Before from 2021-12-23T22:38
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house,Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse’
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Bonus Episode! End of Year Bundles! from 2021-12-20T22:00
Hey dear Ponders! What's a bundle? And why are we talking about them? Listen to our bonus episode to find out :)
You can get your bundles here: www.englishacrossthepond.com/bundles
287 - UK / US Comparisons from 2021-12-16T22:00
Hello! If this is your first time listening to EATP then you’re in for a surprise - one of your hosts is from the UK while the other is from the US - wow! We are ...
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286 - Petrol / Gas Stations from 2021-12-09T22:00
Gas vs Petrol? Who knew it could be an entire episode?! Tune in this week for lots of American and British English differences, learning about gas / petrol statio...
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285 - Fun / Funny from 2021-12-02T22:00
Hello dear listeners and welcome to another episode of English language chat and education. Can you believe it’s December already?! We’re kicking off (starting) t...
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284 - ThanksLIVING! from 2021-11-25T22:00
Many people in the United States are celebrating a certain holiday this year, but not Jennifer! Tune in this week to learn a little bit about Thanksgiving from your American host's point of view...
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283 - A Bad Day from 2021-11-18T22:00
A bad day is when everything seems to be going wrong, and you just want to throw your hands up in the air, screaming "I give up!" because clearly, the world is ou...
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282 - Puns from 2021-11-12T12:28:24
Ready to have some pun… oops.. fun with this week’s episode? Sit back and practice your English vocabulary and pronunciation as you understand some jokes using wo...
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281 - What If? from 2021-11-05T12:10:20
Hey dear Ponders! What if you could listen to a podcast, have fun and improve your English all at the same time? :-D
280 - Goodbyes! from 2021-10-28T22:00
Adios! Au Revoir! Auf Wiedersehen! Yes, this week we are saying goodbye … not forever, of course - don’t worry we’re not going to leave you! But we are talking ab...
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Free Fluency Training! from 2021-10-22T22:00
Join us LIVE next week for FREE fluency training!
Join Jennifer and Dan next Monday or Tuesday for free live English language training. Learn useful phrases! Improve your pronunciation! I...
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278 - Courses from 2021-10-14T21:00
Back in the day, before the internet changed all our lives, courses were something that we always did face to face. How times have changed! Today we can find a mi...
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277 - Days of the Week from 2021-10-07T21:25:14
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday…. tune in this week to hear this song live and have some fun with your hosts talking about the days of the week! We talk routines, like...
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276 - Hello! from 2021-09-30T22:00
Hello dear listeners, dear Ponders around the world and welcome to our latest episode … Hello! In this week’s chat we’re talking about how to start a conversation...
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275 - US / UK Food from 2021-09-23T22:00
Hello, hello and welcome aboard! It's Friday and time for another beautiful English language conversation here at English Across the Pond. This week we’re highlighting some of the main pronuncia...
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274 - Cake from 2021-09-16T22:00
Happy Birthday to ... who is celebrating a birthday this week? Well if you’ve been a listener for a while or receive our emails then, the cat’s already out of the...
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273 - The Loo / The Bathroom from 2021-09-09T21:11:30
Hello, dear listeners! It's time for another of our fun and language packed British and American English conversations and this week we are chatting about the joh...
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272 - Teams from 2021-09-02T22:00
Teamwork - you either love it or hate it and are a good team player or you’re not. Listen in this week as we talk all about teams, and find out what Jennifer and ...
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271 - Interviews from 2021-08-26T22:00
Come in, take a seat! Tell us about some of your strengths. Do you like to work alone or as a part of a team??
Yes!...
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270 - In 10 Years from 2021-08-19T22:00
This episode will take you on a journey into the future, we'll visualize our lives in 10 years and think about where we'll be, what we will have accomplished, and...
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269 - Unlucky! from 2021-08-12T22:00
If you’re superstitious and believe in good and bad luck then you may be spending today hiding in bed because it’s … Friday 13th! If you’ve never heard of it, man...
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268 - Pronunciation from 2021-08-05T22:00
Are you ready to laugh along with your hosts as they go through and review various words in American and British English pronunciation? This week we're sharing a spe...
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267 - Privacy from 2021-07-29T21:09:42
In a world full of CCTV cameras and internet cookies, is privacy something that is important to you? Do you try to keep your real identity a secret on social medi...
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266 - Fame from 2021-07-22T22:00
Would you want to be in the limelight? ...In the public eye? Or are you a bit too shy to be uber famous? Tune in this week as we talk about being famous and the p...
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264 - Advertising from 2021-07-08T21:28:26
Magazines, commercials, billboards and more, we all have experience with different forms of advertising in our lives. How has advertising changed? How is it diffe...
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264 - Advertising from 2021-07-08T21:28:26
Magazines, commercials, billboards and more, we all have experience with different forms of advertising in our lives. How has advertising changed? How is it diffe...
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263 - Saying No from 2021-07-01T22:00
Do you find it difficult to say no? It’s never easy but from time to time we all have to say it and this week we’re talking all about it ... NO! Improve your list...
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262 - Opinions from 2021-06-24T22:00
We all have one. Sometimes they are the same and other times they can be very different. Yes, this week we’re talking about opinions. Should we always give our op...
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261 - 5 Years from 2021-06-17T21:13:28
5 years? 5 years! We find it hard to believe that our podcast is 5 years old this week. In that time we’ve recorded over 250 episodes which contain over 100 hour...
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260 - Calm from 2021-06-10T21:04:05
Quiet, tranquil, chill, peaceful: these are some of the synonyms to the title of this week’s episode. What does it mean to be “calm”? How do we achieve this tranq...
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259 - Fail from 2021-06-03T22:00
To fail; to be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal.
We all fail at some po...
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258 - Pictures from 2021-05-27T22:00
This week we’re all about pictures. Pictures as in photos (Do you like having your picture taken? Do you like taking pictures?) and pictures as in paintings (who’...
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257 - Endangered Animals from 2021-05-20T22:00
Better than an article in a National Geographic magazine, this week will take a walk on the wild side and review a list of the top 10 most well-known Endangered S...
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256 - Wildflowers from 2021-05-13T22:00
Hey there dear Ponders and welcome to another week of chat, fun and language improvement. This week we’re talking about wildflowers - wh...
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255 - Mother from 2021-05-06T22:00
In many parts of the world, a very special day is just around the corner. A day to celebrate, to honor, and to love mothers. It’s Mother’s Day on May 9th. Tune in...
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254 - Experience from 2021-04-29T22:00
Do you play ‘never have I ever’ in your country? Join your 2 podcast hosts as they share their experiences by playing the game together. Has Dan Jennifer ever fal...
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253 - Gardens from 2021-04-22T21:18:03
In honor of Earth Day, we’re talking about gardens in this episode and you’ll learn about the American and British English differences with this word + many other...
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252 - Taxes from 2021-04-15T22:00
At some point or other (sadly!) we all have to pay them … taxes. But what about taxes in the US and the UK? While we aren’t financial experts (we’re English teach...
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251- Adulting from 2021-04-08T22:00
English loves turning nouns into verbs, and in this episode you’ll hear a very common phrase, once even nominated ‘word of the year’. What are some common activit...
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250 - Celebrate! from 2021-04-01T22:00
Episode 250! Wow, can you believe it?! Today we are celebrating reaching 250 episodes, taking a look back and seeing what we’ve achieved over the years and also l...
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249 - Silence from 2021-03-25T22:00
Some say silence is golden while others think silence is the loudest scream, and in this episode we’ll tell you what we, your hosts, think! What are some ways to ...
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248 - Ice Cream from 2021-03-18T22:00
This week we are talking about that most popular, sweet, freezing cold treat … ice cream!
Find out about your hosts favourite flavours, the ice creams they enjoyed as kids and a recipe J...
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247 - Reviews from 2021-03-11T22:00
In a world with so many options, many people rely on a rating system to judge whether a product, service or restaurant is good. What is this rating system? Review...
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246 - You Ask, We Answer! from 2021-03-04T22:00
Ladies and gentlemen ... You Ask, We Answer! This week we invited members of our Telegram communities to ask us questions and we are here answering them in this week’s podcast.
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245 - Batteries from 2021-02-25T22:00
Everyone needs them, and when you do, it can be frustrating when you don’t have them! What are we talking about? Batteries! Learn American and British English pro...
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244 - Habits from 2021-02-18T22:00
We all have good ones and we all have some bad ones too! That’s right, dear listeners, this week we are chatting about habits. Jennifer teaches us all something n...
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243 - Passion from 2021-02-11T22:00
Passion! What are you passionate about? Here at English Across The Pond we are extremely passionate about bringing you the very best in online English learning. E...
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242 - FAQs from 2021-02-04T22:00
Hey everyone and welcome to a special episode of English Across The Pond. We are really excited to be answering all of your questions about our new certification ...
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Fluency Training #3 from 2021-02-02T21:40:09
This is the third and final episode of this bonus confidence and fluency training and
today is the perfect accompani...
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Fluency Training #1 from 2021-01-31T22:00
Hello and welcome to the first of our free confidence and fluency training podcasts. Over the next 3 days, we are going to introduce to you an important strategy ...
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241 - Confidence from 2021-01-28T21:00
In addition to being fluent, most of our students and listeners also want confidence when it comes to English. So what is confidence and how do we, your teachers,...
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240 - Fluency from 2021-01-21T22:00
We recently asked our listeners what their top English language challenge was and over 50% said fluency - big wow! But what is fluency - what does it mean to be f...
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239 - Improve from 2021-01-14T22:00
Hey there Ponders! This week’s episode is all about improving - getting better. And here at English Across The Pond, we’ve spent the last 4 years trying to improv...
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238 - Intentions from 2021-01-07T22:00
Everyone knows that a new year calls for “New Year’s resolutions” but we don’t want those this year! Instead, we want to be more intentional with ….intentions. What’s the difference between reso...
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237 - Plans from 2020-12-31T22:00
It’s January 1st 2021! Wow!
New Year is always a time for plans and here at English Across The Pond things are no di...
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237 - Plans from 2020-12-31T22:00
It’s January 1st 2021! Wow!
New Year is always a time for plans and here at English Across The Pond things are no di...
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235 - History from 2020-12-17T21:00
‘If you know your history, then you would know where you’re coming from…’ Bob Marley.
Yes, this week we’re talking a...
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234 - Homophones from 2020-12-10T21:00
This week, right here, you will hear all about homophones! What are they? Well this introduction gives you an example. Can you find it? Whether the weather is col...
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233 - Jokes from 2020-12-03T21:00
Jokes - things that people say to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline. Do you like hearing jokes? Or telling them? Have you got...
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232 - Online Shopping from 2020-11-26T21:00
Black Friday will look a little differently this year as we are still in a worldwide pandemic. What are our predictions of this shopping day, which usually has pe...
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231 - Society from 2020-11-19T21:00
Whether we like or not we all live in a society of some kind - it may just be a group of friends or something as big as your country, but (almost!) everyone lives...
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230 - Kitchens from 2020-11-12T21:00
Are you comfortable in the kitchen? Do you spend a lot of time there or as little as possible? Did you grow up helping out with meals and chores? Find out what yo...
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229 - Hair from 2020-11-05T21:00
Hairlo everyone (ha ha!)
This week we’re talking about the stuff that grows on the top of your head - hair! How do y...
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228 - Classic Horror from 2020-10-29T21:00
Boo!
Are you feeling scared yet with Halloween, right around the corner? What do you think of when you think of “cla...
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227 - Preferences II from 2020-10-22T21:00
Be ready to get zany (crazy) as we talk about preferences on today's episode. Instead of choosing random topics from off the top of our heads, we got a little hel...
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226 - More New Words from 2020-10-15T21:00
Hello there, who is ready to learn some English? You get to learn new words every week here, on English Across the Pond, but this week is extra special. This week...
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225 - Cars from 2020-10-08T21:00
Beep Beep!
We're driving through this episode talking about cars today. Which host has a boot, and who's got a trunk...
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224 - Parks from 2020-10-01T21:00
Hey everyone and welcome to another week of English language learning! On this episode we’re chatting about parks - large public gardens or areas of land used for...
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223 - Non-Violence from 2020-09-24T21:00
Let's join together and celebrate a great holiday coming up, International Day of Non-Violence and talk about... non-violence! What inspired this day? How can we ...
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222 - Strength from 2020-09-17T21:00
Hey there dear Ponders! Are you physically strong? Is having big muscles important to you? And are you tough mentally? This week your British and American hosts a...
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221 - Motor Homes from 2020-09-10T22:00
Does your home have wheels? Some do! And we're talking about these homes on wheels, or home with motors, better known as... MOTORHOMES on today's episode. What are they? What are the different t...
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220 - Zoos from 2020-09-03T21:00
This week Jennifer and Dan are talking about all things connected to … zoos. Your 2 co-hosts discuss their early experiences of visiting zoos, how these establish...
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219 - The Beach from 2020-08-27T21:00
Both of your hosts live by one, and in summertime, you can find one of your hosts there very often. What are we talking about? The beach! Learn a bit more about our local beaches, what we like t...
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218 - Respect from 2020-08-20T21:00
R - E - S - P - E - C - T - respect!
What is it? Is it important? Who do you respect? And who respects you? All the...
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217 - Breakfast Around The World from 2020-08-13T21:00
Remember when we talked about delicious ... yummy ... breakfast? And we asked you to write in and tell us about your morning dishes? Well, you did and now we're talking about breakfas...
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216 - Supporting Small Business from 2020-08-06T21:00
With the way things are during this crazy pandemic, so many people are affected outside of their personal lives, homes, and health; many people have been affected professionally as well. Forced ...
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215 - The Office from 2020-07-30T21:10:07
Hello there, while our episode title may seem like we're talking about a popular tv show - we're actually chatting about a common workplace this week, yes... an office! Tune in to hear our exper...
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214 - 24/7 from 2020-07-23T21:00
24/7 - twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week = all the time!
Are you living a 24/7 life? Are you always busy, busy, busy? And is it healthy to be this way? Join...
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213 - Possibilities from 2020-07-17T09:38:57
Hello there are you ready for the wide world of possibilities? Join us as we start with a quick visualization (not if you’re moving, of course!) about your ideal place and let’s talk about the p...
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212 - Forgiveness from 2020-07-09T21:00
Hello language learners & welcome to another week of natural conversation, useful expressions and ... fun! Today we’re chatting about forgiveness and discussing q...
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211 - Breakfast from 2020-07-02T21:00
Prepare to drool this whole episode and get hungry, because we're talking about breakfast ... yum, yum, yum! Your two hosts have quite a different idea about the ...
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210 - Anniversaries from 2020-06-25T21:00
Anniversary - a date which is remembered or celebrated because a special event happened on that date in a previous year. Have you got any special anniversaries th...
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209 - Cravings from 2020-06-18T21:00
Mmmmm, do you ever feel like eating something really sweet? Or do you typically desire something salty or savory? This week we talk a little bit about cravings, when our bodies (or mi...
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208 - Zero Waste from 2020-06-11T21:00
It’s 2020 and it feels like everyone is talking about zero waste. What is it? Is it important? What does it involve? And should we be doing it? Luckily for you, J...
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207 - Socks from 2020-06-04T20:16:14
This week we celebrate one of our host’s favorite things, socks! Who loves socks? and why? Tune in this week while we have some fun and laugh about a common garment that everyone uses, at least ...
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206 - Feelings from 2020-05-28T20:12:26
How are you feeling today? Feeling good? On top of the world? Or are you a bit down in the dumps? Whatever your mood, we’re sure that 30 minutes in our company wi...
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205 - Musical Instruments from 2020-05-21T22:00
How much is music a part of your life? Do you play any musical instruments? Did you use to play any when you were younger? Have fun in this musical episode (we even play some!) and learn more ab...
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204 - Warnings from 2020-05-14T22:00
They keep us safe, and we’ve been hearing them most of our lives, even if we didn’t want to. What are we talking about? Warnings! What good are they? What kind of warnings are around us in our d...
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203 - Mother Earth from 2020-05-07T21:00
Mother Earth, we need her and she definitely needs us! Join us this week as we talk about our planet, ways to help the environment and things Jennifer and Dan do to contribute to a gr...
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202 - Siblings from 2020-05-01T07:11
Do you have any siblings? An older brother? Younger sister? Maybe you’re an only child. Whatever your situation, this week you can find out all about your hosts Jen and Dan’s family and improve ...
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201 - Walking from 2020-04-23T21:11:40
Do you enjoy a good walk? A potter around a town or a hike in the countryside? Dan definitely does! Join your 2 native speaker English teaching hosts as they chat...
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200 - Goals from 2020-04-17T08:53:58
Episode 200! We can’t quite believe we’ve come this far and want to thank each and every person who has ever listened to and supported us. But we’re not stopping here and so join us f...
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199 - Progress from 2020-04-09T21:00
Hey there Ponder! Do you feel like you’re making good progress? Life moving along nicely? Or are you stuck in a bit of a rut, not getting much traction? This week...
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198 - Challenges from 2020-04-02T21:00
We love challenges around here at EATP - English Across the Pond, but what does that mean exactly? We talk about 2 meanings of this word in today’s episode, tell you why we love them (challenges...
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197 - Imagination from 2020-03-26T21:00
Have you got a wild and vivid imagination? Or do you find it difficult to come up with new and original ideas? Whatever side of the fence you’re on, join us for a...
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196 - Proposals from 2020-03-19T21:00
We have a proposal for you this week, and no we’re not talking about getting married! :) We want you to listen to the episode this week and set a goal for yourself and your English. What can you...
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195 - Blame from 2020-03-12T21:00
Blame - to feel or say that someone is responsible for something that is wrong. Do you ever blame someone for things they haven’t done? Your partner maybe? Or have you ever been blamed for somet...
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194 - Women from 2020-03-06T08:06:30
This week it is all about YOU, ladies! Happy week of International Women’s day, today we want to celebrate women around the world for their incredible strength an...
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193 - Sleep from 2020-02-27T21:00
zzzzzzzzzz, sleep! How much do you need? What’s the best time to go to bed? Do you track your sleep? What’s the best position to sleep in? And what’s a sleeper pi...
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192 - Humility from 2020-02-20T21:00
Do you consider yourself a humble person? What does it mean to be humble? What do Jennifer and Dan think of themselves regarding this topic? This episode covers all of that information in our co...
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191 - Relationships from 2020-02-13T21:00
Welcome to … relationships - the way in which two or more people feel and behave towards each other. They can be good, they can be bad, you can be in them and they can end! Join your ...
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190 - Cards from 2020-02-06T21:00
Hellooooo!
In this 21st century high-tech world, have we forgotten about things like sending real letters and cards? Or has everything turned to the internet and email? We’ll share some o...
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189 - Politics from 2020-01-30T09:00
Hellooooo! This week we’re talking about a topic that we don’t normally recommend for “small talk” situations, but it’s important nonetheless.
Pol...
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188 - Opposites from 2020-01-23T22:00
Helloooooo! Tomorrow is 'opposite day', and that’s what inspired this episode. We’ll talk a bit about what 'opposite day' is and the many different types of opposites in our natural conversation...
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187 - Popcorn from 2020-01-16T21:00
Hurray for popcorn, everybody's favourite movie treat!
Even better, enter this week’s competition and you could win three months of free membership - wow! That’s 12 ...
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186 - Houseplants from 2020-01-09T21:00
Today we talk about houseplants and on this episode, you’ll find out who is a crazy plant person and who prefers fake plants in their home :) We will share some of our thoughts on plants, benefi...
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185 - Topics from 2020-01-02T22:11:43
Happy New Year everyone!
Our first topic for 2020 is … topics! - the things we like to talk about as well as some ot...
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184 - Hope from 2019-12-26T22:14:53
OMG it's the last episode of 2019! Time flies, right?
As we look forward to a new year (a new decade!) we're chatting all about hope. What are you hoping for in the year to come? Tune in ...
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183 - Winter Solstice from 2019-12-19T21:00
Hello to you and hello to winter in this part of the world!
Well, we’ll officially welcome winter in a couple of day...
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182 - Gadgets from 2019-12-12T21:00
Yoohoo, hey there dear Ponders and welcome aboard :)
Gadget - a small mechanical or electronic device or tool. Do y...
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181 - Veggies from 2019-12-05T21:00
Why, hello there dear Ponder.
Are you the type of person who would be munching on a carrot during this episode or so...
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180 - Fruit from 2019-11-28T21:00
Hey fruity friends!
We hope you’re having a great week and welcome to podcast 180 which is all about F R U I T.
Are you getting enough fruit in your die...
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179 - Gratitude from 2019-11-21T21:00
Hello and before we get into anything we must say… Thank You for tuning in this week!
This week is all about gratitude and we’ll talk a little bit about the science ...
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178 - Cleanliness from 2019-11-14T21:00
Hey guys,
Love it or hate it, cleaning is something we all have to … at least occasionally! So how clean are you, dear l...
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177 - Check Lists from 2019-11-07T20:15:35
Hello there!
We’re checking off our “to-do” list this week, and how about you? Do you use lists to stay organized? ... to keep track of things you need to do? ... fo...
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176 - Choices from 2019-10-31T22:00
Hey! We hope you’ll CHOOSE to listen to our latest podcast all about ... choices! Do you find it hard to make choices? Can you decide what to order in a restaurant? Or what direction your future...
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175 - Words We Mispronounce from 2019-10-24T21:00
“Highlo” ... I mean “Huhlo” ... errr … HELLO! :)
Pronunciation makes a big difference when it comes to speaking English (or any language) a...
174 - Hotels from 2019-10-17T21:00
Hello and welcome to hotel English Across The Pond!
Your 2 English teacher hosts, Jennifer and Dan, will be taking care of you for the duration of your stay. Yes, dear P...
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173 - Happy Hour from 2019-10-10T21:00
Hello, Hello! It’s time to talk about Happy Hour!
What is happy hour in terms of definition and cultural norms in the US and UK? What do you need ...
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172 - Stories from 2019-10-03T21:00
Hello dear Ponder,
Whether you’re watching a blockbuster movie, reading a thrilling book or just chatting with friends, everyone loves a story. An...
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171 - Preferences (Dan) from 2019-09-26T21:00
Hi there!
It’s time for another episode about preferences, but this time, Da...
170 - The Single Life from 2019-09-19T21:00
All the single ladies!
And all the single gentlemen!
Are you out ther...
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169 - Camping from 2019-09-12T21:00
Hello! Pack your bags and bring your tents, we’re going … CAMPING!
Today we’re talking about one of our favorite things to do. Have you ever gone ...
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168 - Texting from 2019-09-05T20:48:25
Hello there!
Texting has become a big part of our day-to-day, at least for a lot of us anyway! How about you? What are your texting habits? Let’s ...
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167 - Kindness from 2019-08-30T08:51:07
Would you consider yourself a kind person? Did you know that showing kindness not only benefits the person you’re being kind to, but helps YOU be happier and healthier (as well as though people ...
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166 - The Senses from 2019-08-22T21:00
As you’re no doubt aware, us humans have five basic senses: touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste.
Have you got a favourite? A favourite food (taste?) Or a favourite smell, maybe? <...
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165 - Thrift Stores from 2019-08-15T21:00
Do you like shopping? If so, what kind of stores do you like to shop at? … Places to get shiny new stuff, or perhaps a secondhand shop? Learn more about what shop...
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164 - Homework from 2019-08-08T21:00
Love it or hate it, it’s something we’ve all spent hours of our lives completing - maybe you’re even about to do it now …
… homework!
Join us as we chat about this evergreen topic....
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163 - Nuts from 2019-08-01T21:00:22
Hello there!
Are you NUTS about English Across the Pond? Have you ever gone nuts about something? Have you ever misu...
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162 - Preferences from 2019-07-25T22:00
Tea or coffee? Summer or winter? Pizza or pasta?
This week’s chat is all about preferences and Dan (your UK English...
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161 - Facial Expressions from 2019-07-18T21:00
Hey there Ponder!
How do you express yourself without words? Do you think your body can express what you think and how you feel? Well the answer i...
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160 - Generation Gap from 2019-07-11T21:00
Hey there Ponders! Are you an older person living with younger people? Or are you a younger person living with older people? If you answered yes then you should b...
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159 - Workaholics from 2019-07-04T22:00
Hey there ponders! Are you the kind of person who works from dawn until dusk? If so, you might just be (at least a bit of) a workaholic. And, this is the perfect episode for you! Actu...
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158 - Culture Shock from 2019-06-27T21:00
Have you ever experienced culture shock - the sense of confusion felt when someone visits a country or place that they do not know? Whether you’re a seasoned trav...
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157 - Summer Solstice from 2019-06-20T21:00
HELLO!
As you can see, we are yelling (yelling = all CAPITAL letters) because we are excited that it is….
S U M M E R T I M E! Listen
156 - Toys from 2019-06-13T21:00
Hello dear Ponders! Did you have a favourite toy when you were a kid? A special teddy bear? A beloved bike?
This week we are turning back time and...
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155 - Besties from 2019-06-06T21:00
Good morning, afternoon or evening to YOU!
Is it too soon to call you our member bestie? :)
We’re talking all about friendships this week. How we m...
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154 - Time from 2019-05-30T21:00
It’s always there and we can’t change it. Sometimes it goes so fast we can’t believe it and other times it’s so slow it feels like tomorrow will never come. What ...
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153 - Looking For Things from 2019-05-23T22:00
Hello there dear listener,
Um … Could you help us find something? We're looki...
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153 - Looking For Things from 2019-05-23T22:00
Hello there dear listener,
Um … Could you help us find something? We're looki...
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Bonus Episode - Dana from Can Learn English from 2019-05-14T21:25:47
Hello our dear Ponders! It’s bonus episode time and we are delighted to introduce our good friend Dana from Can Learn English. Dana is Canadian and so we have 3 native speakers from 3...
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151 - Cleaning from 2019-05-09T21:00
Hello ... clean/messy Ponder! :)
Some of us are clean individuals, while some of us may be a bit messy and not mind ...
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149 - Take Kids To Work Day from 2019-04-25T21:00
Hello! We’re happy to have you with us “at work” today :)
In fact, we get to spend every week with you here at Engli...
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147 - Food From Our Childhood from 2019-04-11T20:00:44
Hello, hello dear Pond listener!
We’re back with another episode about...
146 - Individuality from 2019-04-04T21:00
Hi there dear language learning friends and welcome to another episode of our weekly podcast. In case we haven’t already met, we are two native English language teachers w...
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145 - Yoga from 2019-03-28T21:00
Hello dear friends. Today's episode is extra special for Jennifer because she gets to talk about something she's passionate about (and also certified to teach), w...
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144 - First Dates from 2019-03-21T21:00
Hello dear friends!
Do you remember your first date? Or are you maybe going on your first date soon?! Whether you’re...
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143 - Spring from 2019-03-14T21:00
Hi there!
Springtime is in the air, if you’re on this half of the world - can...
142 - Risk from 2019-03-07T21:00
Hello and welcome to another episode of English Across The Pond! This week we’re chatting about risk - are you a risk taker? Do you live life on the edge? Are you...
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141 - Books from 2019-02-28T21:20:22
Hello, you bookworm, you! Do you like to get lost in the pages of a book or do you prefer audio that you can listen to?
Whatever your book preference is, let's talk...
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140 - Empathy from 2019-02-21T21:00
Hello dear Ponders,
Are you empathetic? Do people come to you for advice?
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139 - Passion from 2019-02-14T21:00
Love is in the air, can you feel it? Some of us are celebrating Valentine’s day, and yes, while it may be a “Hallmark” Holiday - it’s still a time that is filled with love and P A S S I O N<...
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137 - Regrets from 2019-01-31T21:00
Have you ever done something that you know was a bad idea? Have you ever NOT done something that deep down, you know was a good idea? If the answer is “yes” to either of t...
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136 - Advice from 2019-01-24T21:00
Are you the kind of person who is always asking others about what you should do next? Or are you often busy helping friends with their present and future problems...
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135 - What Is English Across The Pond Anyway? from 2019-01-17T21:00
Hello and Happy Friday!
In this week’s episode, you’ll learn about the creation of EATP - why we, your hosts created it, and why it’s such a labor of love for us! Yo...
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134 - Meet Dan from 2019-01-10T21:00
This week’s all about the British half of English Across The Pond - say hi to Dan! Find out where he’s lived around the world, his family, his Instagram account, where he’s just been on holiday...
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Bonus Episode - Special Guest from 2019-01-06T14:28:59
A good friend of English Across The Pond, Sa’eed from Saudi Arabia, joins us for a special bonus episode. Sa’eed tells us how he was able to become so amazing at communicating in Engl...
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133 - Meet Jennifer from 2019-01-03T21:00
Happy new year dear Ponders! This week (and next week) is exciting because we get to introduce or re-introduce ourselves to you, our listeners, and invite you to learn a l...
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132 - New Beginnings from 2018-12-27T21:00
The end of another year already! Time flies, right? Join us for our final podcast of 2018 as we take a fond look back over the past 12 months and look ahead to 2019. What ...
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131 - Sweets & Desserts from 2018-12-20T21:00
Hi there, got a sweet tooth today?
We hope this episode doesn’t make your mouth water too much as we talk about all things sweet! What are desserts and...
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130 - Grit from 2018-12-13T21:00
Do you work consistently for long term goals? When you get knocked down do you get back up again? If so then you can proudly describe yourself as being … gritty!
Gr...
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129 - Summer in December from 2018-12-06T21:00
Hello there, wherever you are in the world!
Today’s episode might divide us a little, because we’re talking about weather! Depending on where you are in the world, you may celebrate the e...
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128 - Fear from 2018-11-29T21:00
What are you afraid of? Spiders? Flying? Heights? The dark?
As well as talking about these ‘classic’ fears, we’re also chatting about fears associated with learning English. Many students...
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127 - Going to a Potluck from 2018-11-22T21:00
Hi, Would you like to come to our potluck?
If you live in an English speaking country or plan to visit one day, there is a great chance you may be invited to a potl...
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126 - Soft Skills from 2018-11-15T21:00
Soft skills? This week we are chatting about the skills that people have apart from their qualifications and work experience. These include the ability to communicate effectively, to work well ...
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125 - Expectations from 2018-11-08T21:00
Hello! We “expect” you to love today’s episode :)
What are expectations and how do you talk about meeting them… or not meeting them? Are you the type of person that...
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124 - Confidence from 2018-11-01T16:32:33
Are you a confident person? Do you believe that you can or worry that you can’t?
Join your 2 native speaker English teacher hosts, Dan from the UK and Jennifer from...
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123 - Horror Movies from 2018-10-25T21:00
BOO! Did we scare you? It's a spooky time of the year, so it's OK to be on the edge of your seat. In fact, we often sit on the edge of our seats, covering our eyes in anxious suspense as we watc...
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121 - Stargazing from 2018-10-11T21:13:17
Close your eyes and imagine lying in a beautiful forest, under a clear, dark sky and gazing at the hundreds and hundreds of glowing stars. Then you see a flashing light fly across the sky and yo...
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120 - Apologising from 2018-10-04T21:08:28
Hello and welcome to this week’s episode all about something people do a lot in English speaking countries - apologising.
Join your 2 English teacher h...
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119 - Ordering Coffee from 2018-09-27T21:12:25
Hi! I'll take an almond milk latte for me and a cold brew with a splash of simple syrup for my husband, thanks!
Can you guess where you might hear or u...
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118 - The Sea from 2018-09-20T21:13:11
Nothing beats a day at the beach - sunny skies, white sand and the sound of the ocean waves - aaahhhhhh! :)
This week your 2 podcast hosts, Dan from England and Jen...
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117 - Birthday Traditions from 2018-09-13T20:00:31
Happy Birthday to ... Jennifer! It's another birthday celebration here at English Across the Pond and this year, in this week's episode, we'll talk all about birthday traditions from ...
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116 - Table Manners from 2018-09-06T20:35:49
Whether you eat your meals with chopsticks, a spoon and fork or simply your bare hands, table manners are something that affect us all. Join 2 English language teachers, Jennifer from the US & D...
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115 - The Meaning of Life from 2018-08-30T21:00:19
Do you do what you do with intention? Have you ever thought about why you do the things you do? What is the meaning of life to you? Although these are pretty deep questions, we talk all about ou...
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114 - Bags from 2018-08-23T17:46:35
We’re sure you have at least one of them and that you use it most days - yes, this week we’re talking all about ... bags. And! It turns out that one half of the team, Jennifer, knows a thing or ...
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113 - Back To School from 2018-08-16T20:56:07
As August comes to an end, many families are getting their kids ready to go back to school! Are you one of these families?
This week, Jennifer and Dan talk a bit about school traditions a...
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112 - Heroes from 2018-08-09T20:30:51
Welcome to English Across The Pond. This is a weekly podcast made with much love and care just for you, an English language learner. It's brought to you by ...
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111 - Alcohol from 2018-08-02T21:15:14
If you like to celebrate special occasions with alcohol, then pop the bottle of champagne because it's a brand new week to learn English with us! :)
Whether you drin...
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110 - Mindfulness from 2018-07-26T21:16:09
Mindfulness is one of the hot topics of 2018 - it seems like everybody is taking about it. But what is mindfulness and why has it become so popular so quickly? Join your English language teache...
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109 - At The Dentist from 2018-07-19T19:01:35
This podcast is all about helping you improve your English use, confidence, and success and that is especially the goal for this week's episode about the dentist. Today's conversation will help ...
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108 - Motivation from 2018-07-12T21:23:16
Motivation is the reason we do what we do: if your health is important to you then you’ll be motivated to eat a balanced diet and if you want to be fit then you will be motivated to go running, ...
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108 - Motivation from 2018-07-12T21:23:16
Motivation is the reason we do what we do: if your health is important to you then you’ll be motivated to eat a balanced diet and if you want to be fit then you will be motivated to go running, ...
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107 - Fireworks from 2018-07-05T20:24:23
Happy belated "birthday", America! A couple of days ago was July 4th, and this is the day that many Americans celebrate Independence day. While we've already talked about the 4th on past English...
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106 - Planning from 2018-06-28T19:00:40
Are you the kind of person that likes to plan every moment of your life? Or do you prefer to just take each day as it comes? Join your 2 English teacher hosts, Dan from England and Jennifer fro...
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105 - Summer from 2018-06-20T19:57:55
Join us this week as we talk about Jennifer's favorite season, summer!
Summer time is here (on this side of the world) and Jennifer and Dan are celebrating with a fun, vocabulary-filled ...
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Bonus Episode #5 Celebrate from 2018-06-20T19:23:16
Happy Birthday to ... us, Happy Birthday to us, Happy Birthday dear English Across the Pond ... Happy Birthday to US! THANK YOU for making 2 years possible our dear listeners, members, and Pond ...
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104 - Air Travel from 2018-06-14T21:45:24
Welcome aboard Flight 104 with EATP, we're happy to have you travelling on your English journey with us today and hope you enjoy the flight :) English Across The Pond is a weekly language podcas...
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103 - Pets from 2018-06-07T21:29:22
Hello and welcome to another episode of English Across The Pond, a podcast made with love just for you, an English language learner by us, 2 English language...
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102 - Noise from 2018-05-31T22:04:27
Hello dear Ponder! Imagine we had an entire episode of magical raindrops in the background of our conversation...do you think it would change your listening experience What if we had a car alarm...
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Bonus Episode #4 Accents from 2018-05-15T22:05:39
Hello hello and welcome to this May bonus episode all about … accents! We are really excited to introduce our very special guest to you, Cara from Leo Listening. Cara is the perfect addition to ...
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99 - Embarrassing Situations from 2018-05-10T21:15:32
Hi everyone and welcome to episode 99. This is an English language podcast brought to you by two native speaker teachers, Dan from America and Jennifer from the USA. Every wee...
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98 - Accents from 2018-05-03T22:01:29
Have you got an accent? Are you from a particular part of your country where people pronounce your language differently? If so, then this episode is just for you! This week your 2 Eng...
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97 - Community from 2018-04-26T20:08:38
This week your English teacher hosts Jennifer from the US and Dan from England are chatting all about community - groups of people who have the same interests and do things together. Is communit...
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96 - Cliches from 2018-04-19T22:04:11
This week we are chatting all about clichés - expressions that have become used so much that they don’t mean very much or anything any more. It’s important to be aware of these cliché...
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95 - Public Transport from 2018-04-12T22:00
This week your English teacher hosts Jennifer from the US and Dan from England are chatting all about public transport; buses, trains, trams and the metro / subway / underground. What...
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Bonus Episode #3 Relaxation from 2018-04-10T22:38:28
Is there time to relax in this busy world? And how do we do it? Today your hosts Dan and Jennifer are joined by a fabulous guest, Vanessa from Listen
94 - Learning from 2018-04-05T22:17:09
This week we are talking about something we do just about every day of our lives: learning. Your hosts, native speaker English teachers Dan and Jennifer, talk about their own experien...
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93 - Charity from 2018-03-29T22:17:01
This week your hosts Dan (from England) and Jennifer (from the US) are talking about charity; giving time or money to people or things that really need it. Find out which charities th...
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92 - Pet Hates from 2018-03-19T22:00
Hello! No, we’re not talking about animals that we hate this week :) A pet hate is something that most people don’t mind but you find really annoying; for e...
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91 - Relaxation from 2018-03-15T23:00
Sit back, close your eyes and let your troubles float away. This week your 2 English teacher hosts, Jennifer from the US and Dan from England, are chatting about relaxation. Are you s...
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Bonus Episode #2 Obstacles from 2018-03-14T21:00
What happens when you become stuck and feel that you’re not getting better at English? Or you become isolated and have nobody to learn and make progress with? Your hosts Jennifer (fro...
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90 - Beauty from 2018-03-08T23:30
Hey there beautiful! This week your hosts Dan (from the UK) and Jennifer (from the US) are chatting all about beauty. What makes someone beautiful? Do you think life would be easier i...
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89 - Restaurant Culture from 2018-02-28T22:00
Today we’re talking about restaurants and more specifically, restaurant culture. Have you been to a restaurant in the US or the UK? Was it a very different experience from being in a ...
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89 - Restaurant Culture from 2018-02-28T22:00
Today we’re talking about restaurants and more specifically, restaurant culture. Have you been to a restaurant in the US or the UK? Was it a very different experience from being in a ...
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89 - Restaurant Culture from 2018-02-28T22:00
Today we’re talking about restaurants and more specifically, restaurant culture. Have you been to a restaurant in the US or the UK? Was it a very different experience from being in a ...
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88 - Mornings from 2018-02-22T22:22:02
How do you start your day? Do you leap out of bed enthusiastically or snooze, snooze, snooze? Do you usually have breakfast? Make a plan for the day? Your hosts Dan (England) & Jennifer (the US)...
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88 - Mornings from 2018-02-22T22:22:02
How do you start your day? Do you leap out of bed enthusiastically or snooze, snooze, snooze? Do you usually have breakfast? Make a plan for the day? Your hosts Dan (England) & Jennifer (the US)...
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Bonus Episode #1 Questions from 2018-02-13T20:38:11
Are you considering living and working in an English speaking country? Is it a dream of yours? If so, what questions do you think people will ask you?
86 - Singing and Dancing from 2018-02-08T22:27:21
Hello!! Do you like singing? Do you sing in the shower or when you’re driving? Are you a good singer or do people start crying when you do your best karaoke?! Or are you a dancer? Do you love to...
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85 - Creativity from 2018-02-02T00:00
English Across The Pond is a podcast for English language learners brought to you by Dan (from The UK) & Jennifer (from the US). We serve up a perfect blend of chat, fun & language improvement ever...
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84 - Aging from 2018-01-26T00:00
English Across The Pond is a podcast for English language learners brought to you by Dan (from The UK) & Jennifer (from the US). We serve up a perfect blend of chat, fun & language improvement ever...
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83 - Obstacles from 2018-01-19T00:00
English Across The Pond is a podcast for English language learners brought to you by Dan (from The UK) & Jennifer (from the US). We serve up a perfect blend of chat, fun & language improvement e...
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83 - Obstacles from 2018-01-19T00:00
English Across The Pond is a podcast for English language learners brought to you by Dan (from The UK) & Jennifer (from the US). We serve up a perfect blend of chat, fun & language improvement e...
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83 - Obstacles from 2018-01-19T00:00
English Across The Pond is a podcast for English language learners brought to you by Dan (from The UK) & Jennifer (from the US). We serve up a perfect blend of chat, fun & language improvement e...
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82 - Names from 2018-01-12T00:00
English Across The Pond is a podcast for English language learners brought to you by Dan (from The UK) & Jennifer (from the US). We serve up a perfect blend of chat, fun & language improvement ever...
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81 - 20 Questions from 2018-01-05T00:00
English Across The Pond is a podcast for English language learners brought to you by Dan (from The UK) & Jennifer (from the US). We serve up a perfect blend of chat, fun & language improvement ever...
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80 - Looking Back, Looking Forward from 2017-12-28T00:00
English Across The Pond is a podcast for English language learners brought to you by Dan (from The UK) & Jennifer (from the US). We serve up a perfect blend of chat, fun & language improvement ever...
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79 - New Words in English from 2017-12-21T00:00
Noob. Destinesia. To throw shade. If you are wondering what these word mean then this is the episode for you! This week your podcast hosts Jennifer (the US) & Dan (the UK) are looking at some of th...
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78 - Exercise from 2017-12-14T00:00
This week’s episode is all about something that we know we SHOULD do, but many of us don’t do - exercise!! Do you exercise? Swimming? Cycling? Running? Going to the gym? This week your 2 native sp...
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77 - Dreams from 2017-12-07T00:00
‘A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.’ This week your native speaker podcast hosts Jennifer (from America) & Dan (from England) are talking about ...
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76 - Alone or Together from 2017-11-30T00:00
Do you prefer spending time by yourself or in the company of others? Maybe both? During this week’s natural native speaker conversation you’ll discover what your podcast hosts, Dan from the UK and ...
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75 - Decisions from 2017-11-23T00:00
Decisions, decisions! Are you good at deciding or do you prefer to let someone else take the lead? Join your hosts Jennifer(the USA and Dan (the UK for real native speaker conversation about … deci...
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74 - Optimism from 2017-11-17T00:00
Are you optimistic? Do you think that your glass is always half full? Or are you more of a pessimist and see the same glass as half empty?Join your hosts Jennifer (the USA) & Dan (the UK) as they c...
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73 - Honesty from 2017-11-10T00:00
Are you honest? Always? Like … really always?!?! :) This week your hosts Dan (the UK) & Jennifer (the USA) are chatting about truth and lies. During their native speaker conversation you’ll hear th...
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72 - Superstition from 2017-11-03T00:00
Are you superstitious? Do you believe that things can be lucky or unlucky for you? This week your 2 English language teaching hosts, Jennifer (the US) & Dan (the UK) are chatting all about this mos...
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71 - Body Language from 2017-10-26T00:00
Body language is how we ‘talk’ to people by the way we move our body. You may or may not know that you are doing it but smiling, shaking or nodding your head, folding your arms and crossing your le...
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70 - Trying New Things from 2017-10-19T21:31:57
Are you the kind of person who likes to try new things? Are you at the front of the queue when it comes to experiencing things for the first time? If so, you will love love love this episode. Your ...
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69 - Planning A Vacation from 2017-10-12T21:26:27
How do you decide where to go on holiday? Where do you stay? And what do you do?! Find out the answers to these questions right here as this week Dan (the UK) & Jennifer (the USA) are chatting abou...
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68 - Personalities from 2017-10-05T19:14:34
Kind? Ambitious? Friendly? What adjectives would you use to describe yourself? And would your friends choose the same ones?! This week we are chatting about personalities and your hosts Dan (the UK...
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67 - Breakups from 2017-09-28T20:36:45
Have you ever had your heart broken? Ever been dumped? It happens to just about all of us at one point or another and so this week we are talking all about breakups. Your hosts Dan (from the UK) & ...
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66 - Emails from 2017-09-21T19:17:07
Love or hate them we are sure you read & write them - yes, this week we are chatting all about emails. Is there a right or a wrong way to start an email? Can an email be too short? Too long? And wh...
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65 - Driving from 2017-09-14T21:55:45
Beep beep! Honk honk! This week we are talking all about driving. Vroom! Do you drive? Do you like or would you like to drive? Have you got a need for speed or do you prefer to take it slow and ste...
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64 - Success from 2017-09-07T20:47:17
Hello dear Ponders & welcome to Episode 64. This week we are talking all about success. What makes a person successful? And how do we measure it? Does having or making a lot of money make someone s...
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63 - Dating from 2017-08-31T21:46:45
Ahhh... dating! Join us this week as we enter the world of meeting someone, getting butterflies, going on a date and starting a romantic relationship. Jennifer and Dan are sharing some of their dat...
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62 - Swear Words from 2017-08-24T22:21:47
***Warning: This Podcast Contains Language That May Offend*** This week we are talking about swear words. We are not doing this because we think that swear words are good or because we think you sh...
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61 - Internet Slang from 2017-08-17T21:30:48
Hello! HRU? This week we are talking all about internet slang or textese - the abbreviated language and slang commonly used with mobile phone text messaging, or other Internet-based communication s...
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60 - Stress from 2017-08-10T23:12:24
This week we are chatting about something we all have to deal with in one way or another - stress. Do you, dear listener, get stressed out a lot? What kind of things stress you out? How do you cope...
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59 - Friendship from 2017-08-03T21:38:22
Hello and welcome to Episode 59. This week we’re talking about something that plays a big part in all of our lives - friendships. Do you have one best friend or lots of friends? Have you ever been ...
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58 - Clothes from 2017-07-27T21:54
Are you a follower of fashion?! This week we’re talking about clothes so if you love getting dressed up then this episode is for you. We talk about what clothes we like to wear, things we wouldn’t ...
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57 - Islands from 2017-07-20T21:35:31
Do you live on an island? Have you ever visited one or would you like to? If you have answered yes to any of these questions then this episode is for you! As Dan lives on an island and Jennifer is ...
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56 - Animals from 2017-07-13T22:29:02
Hello again and welcome to Episode 56. This week we’re talking about something close to both of our hearts - animals. We discuss our pets, the common animals that we see in the US and the UK as wel...
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55 - Questions&Answers from 2017-07-06T21:45:25
Hellooo and welcome to episode … 55! A few weeks ago we asked you to write to us with any questions you may have and lots of you did just that. In this week’s podcast we answer a lot of them and co...
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54 - Secrets from 2017-06-29T21:51:50
Hey! Are you good at keeping a secret? This episode is a big secret so don’t tell anyone about it, okay?! :) Just kidding, the episode itself is not a secret, of course, but it is our topic for the...
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53 - Manners from 2017-06-22T22:18:34
Welcome to episode 53! This week we are talking all about manners - saying please and thank you, for example. You’ll find out what are some important do’s and don’ts in the UK and the USA - perfect...
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52 - Memories from 2017-06-15T22:10:11
Happy Birthday to us! This is our 52nd episode and so we are celebrating our first birthday this week - yay! We’re chatting about memories; some of our own personal ones as well as looking back at ...
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Special Bonus Episode! from 2017-06-14T14:03:07
Our first ever special bonus mid-week episode! Wow! In this brief podcast you will find out about how you, our dear Ponders, can become a part of our show by asking us (your hosts Dan & Jennifer) a...
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51 - Sleep from 2017-06-08T21:56:12
This week we are chatting about the wonderful world of … sleep. Find out whether your hosts Jennifer & Dan are getting enough sleep, whether or not they like to have a lie in and even what they dre...
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50 - Small Talk from 2017-06-01T21:50:29
Say hello to episode 50! This week’s topic is something that we all do, just about every day - small talk! You’ll be finding out exactly what small talk is all about as well as learning a couple of...
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49 - Humour from 2017-05-25T22:07:56
Hello & welcome to episode 49 which is all about … humour! We are delighted to have a guest with us this week, Luke from Luke’s English podcast, and the 3 of us chat away happily about what makes u...
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48 - Study Tips from 2017-05-18T22:20:27
Hello dear English Across The Pond People (Ponders!) and welcome to Episode 48 which is all about … how to study! Not only is this episode extremely useful for your language learning but we also ha...
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46 - Weekends from 2017-05-04T21:22:28
This week we’re talking about everybody’s favourite 2 days - the weekend! Find out what Dan & Jennifer get up to on their days off and learn some useful phrases that you can use when you’re chattin...
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45 - Money from 2017-04-27T21:25:27
The focus of this week's podcast is … money! Find out what your 2 native speaker hosts, Jennifer & Dan, would do if they were rich and listen to 2 stories; Jen talks about when she had some cash st...
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44 - Food Around The World from 2017-04-21T16:37:13
This week is all about food glorious food from around the world - delicious! You’ll discover the strangest things your hosts Jennifer & Dan have ever eaten as well as some of the different dishes t...
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43 - Work-Life Balance from 2017-04-14T20:06:12
Are you working too much? Not enough free time? This week we are discussing one of the 21st century’s hot topics - your work-life balance. Find out about how well Dan & Jennifer manage their own da...
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42 - Stereotypes from 2017-04-07T21:01:25
This week is all about stereotypes! First of all, you’ll find out exactly what a stereotype is, why they can be both useful and potentially a little dangerous as well as hearing about some of the m...
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41 - Shopping from 2017-03-31T21:29:59
Are you a shopaholic (someone who loves shopping)?! If so, you’re in for a treat because this week we are talking about our shopping habits, things we both love and hate to shop for and shopping on...
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39 - Technology from 2017-03-17T23:07:11
This week we’re talking about a subject close to our hearts - technology! We’re discussing what we love about tech being a big part of our lives as well as some of the disadvantages. Our language f...
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38 - How To Improve Your Speaking from 2017-03-09T22:29:47
Have you ever been stuck on ways to practice speaking? If you need to improve your speaking skills in English, then this is the episode for you! This week Dan and Jennifer answer one of the most co...
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37 - Favourites from 2017-03-02T22:48:09
In this week’s episode we’re talking about favorites! Dan’s excited about his topic because we love talking about the things we love! We talk about some of our favorite foods, emojis, memories, pho...
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36 - Stuff! from 2017-02-23T23:03:52
And….. we’re LIVE! This week is our first ever live episode on YouTube. You, a dedicated listener, now have the opportunity to watch and listen to our conversations in real-time. Connect with us, a...
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35 - Special Guest - All Ears English from 2017-02-16T23:10:59
We are excited to welcome our first guest to English Across the Pond, Lindsay McMahon from All Ears English. We’ve recommended listening to podcasts in past episodes, and this week Lindsay will tel...
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34 - Valentine's Day from 2017-02-10T00:13:59
Can you feel the love in the air this week? We can, because it’s Valentine’s Day week! This is not your typical Valentine’s Day themed English resource, as we’re not sharing the history of the day ...
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33 - Quotes from 2017-02-02T22:45:34
Are you ready to be motivated and inspired? In this episode Dan and Jen share their favorite motivation quotes for life and learning. You’ll be able to review new language and learn how to use quot...
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32 - How to Improve Your Listening from 2017-01-27T00:09:23
How can you improve your English listening skills? How can you improve your understanding of native speakers, coworkers, TV shows or movies? This week we are helping you improve your listening by g...
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31 - Health from 2017-01-19T23:58:27
In this episode you’ll hear all about health, sickness and everyday vocabulary that will help you talk about these things. Learn how Jen and Dan stay healthy, their tips for optimal (*best*) health...
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30 - Top 5 Places to visit in the US&UK from 2017-01-12T23:08:31
Do you want to travel to The United States or England? Do you have a trip planned and need some ideas of what to see or where to go? Then this episode has you covered! Listen as we talk about our t...
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29 - Change from 2017-01-05T23:28
Welcome to a new year! In this episode, we talk all about “ch ch ch changes…” (David Bowie anyone?) Changes can be scary but they can be a great thing too and we share our opinions about it all. We...
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28 - Happy New Year! from 2016-12-30T00:36:13
Jennifer and Dan are wrapping up 2016 talking all about resolutions, New Year’s traditions, and getting motivated for the new year. In this episode you’ll hear some typical activities that happen o...
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27 - Christmas from 2016-12-22T23:47:37
Ho Ho Ho! It’s Christmas time and Dan and Jennifer are sharing some of their favorite Christmas traditions, past experiences and memories, and Dan’s sharing some interesting information about Boxin...
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26 - Raising Kids from 2016-12-15T23:36:22
In today’s episode Dan and Jen look back in time and talk about their childhood as well as raising their own kids in the present time. We talk a lot about technology and how that influences a kid’s...
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25 - Top 5 Ways to Study (Without a Teacher!) from 2016-12-08T23:18:19
In today’s episode we give you the secrets to success for self-study! We know that not everyone can study with or be with a teacher all the time, so we give you our top 5 tips for effective self-st...
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24 - Happiness from 2016-12-01T21:13:47
As Ben Sweetland said, “Happiness is a journey, not a destination,” and we’re talking all about happiness on today’s episode. This week, listen to Jen and Dan talk about happiness, what it is to th...
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23 - Social Media from 2016-11-25T15:36:43
In today’s episode Jen and Dan discuss something that most of you listeners probably use multiple times every day. That’s right, social media! We all use it and love it, so let’s talk about it! As ...
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22 - US&UK School Systems from 2016-11-17T22:58:21
In today’s episode we’ll be reviewing some cultural differences between the U.S. and U.K. This episode was a request from a listener, and they wanted to hear about school systems in each of our cou...
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21 - Top 5 Websites from 2016-11-10T22:33:10
In today’s episode, you’ll get some helpful recommendations about websites to learn, practice, and review English. Dan and Jen share some of their favorite websites, 5 of them to be exact, and tell...
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20 - Bonfire Night from 2016-11-03T22:40:36
In today’s episode Dan and Jennifer talk about a special British celebration, Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night. Listen to Dan explain this night, popular in British culture, where it s...
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19 - Halloween from 2016-10-27T19:07:07
Halloween is just around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to talk about this holiday and its traditions and customs in the US and the UK! Today, hear Dan and Jennifer talk about how Halloween i...
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18 - Procrastination from 2016-10-20T19:16:02
In today’s episode Dan and Jennifer talk about a common problem we all face: procrastination. What is procrastination, how do we avoid it, and what are the tips for more success? Dan and Jen share ...
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17 - Job Interviews from 2016-10-13T21:44:14
In today’s episode Jennifer and Dan talk about their best and worst job interviews and give you helpful tips to be successful in your next interview! Learn from their mistakes, their success storie...
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16 - School Days from 2016-10-06T15:53:58
Get ready to massively increase your vocabulary skills in today’s episode! As Jennifer and Dan talk about their schooldays, they naturally use multiple phrasal verbs, idioms, and English expression...
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15 - Coffee Talk from 2016-09-29T20:24:25
In today’s episode we’ll teach you everything you need to know about a cup of joe (coffee) and the perfect English cuppa (cup of tea). We talk about drinks we like, ones we don’t, and common langua...
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14 - Fall&Season Changes from 2016-09-22T22:06:15
In this week’s episode, Dan and Jennifer talk about the weather cooling down and the season changes. You’ll hear them use the words fall and autumn, which is a common difference among American and ...
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13 - Happy Birthday! from 2016-09-15T23:10:27
it's jennifer's birthday! Birthdays are an exciting time, so listen and learn as Jennifer and Dan talk about their birthdays, what they like to do, and about past presents. You’ll review various wa...
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12 - Scaredy Cat! Fears&Phobias from 2016-09-08T19:22:06
Don’t get too scared with today’s episode because we’re talking about fears and phobias! Jennifer starts out with a story that could make your skin crawl, and we both talk about common fears, inclu...
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11 - The Internet from 2016-09-01T19:45:49
In today’s episode Dan and Jennifer take a walk down memory lane as they discuss the Internet, how it was, and how it has changed. In addition to talking about how the Internet is useful, we’ll giv...
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10 - Holidays from 2016-08-25T19:51:30
In today’s episode you’ll travel with Jennifer and Dan as they talk about some of their favorite holiday/vacation experiences. You’ll learn about trips they took as children, what’s on their bucket...
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08 - The Home from 2016-08-11T21:19:48
In this episode you are taking a step inside our homes! We’re talking all about where we live and also providing important language for anyone who may move abroad and live in the US or the UK. Lear...
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07 - Music from 2016-08-04T21:46:08
Today we get into music and you’ll hear Jennifer and Dan talk about their music likes, how it affects their daily routines, as well as hear some of their music recommendations! After listening to t...
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06 - The Weather from 2016-07-28T20:03:58
Episode 6 will help you master the art of small talk in English. Today, Dan and Jennifer talk all about the weather and naturally teach you the different ways to ask questions about it, including c...
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05 - Daily Routines from 2016-07-21T21:04:55
In today’s episode Dan and Jennifer talk about their daily routines and show you a variety of ways to talk about everyday actions. The episode will review adverbs of frequency as well as focusing o...
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03 - Travel from 2016-07-07T20:39:01
Today Dan and Jennifer talk all about travel, something that we love and know so many of our listeners are passionate about as well. Episode 3 invites you on some of our best travel experiences, ou...
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02 - Free Time from 2016-06-30T21:49:04
In this week’s episode listen to small talk and learn how to create and maintain a casual conversation in English! Dan and Jennifer chit-chat (have an informal conversation) about free time activit...
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01 - Getting To Know You from 2016-06-22T18:24:46
Dan & Jennifer chat and ask each other typical 'getting to know you' questions to find out a little more about one another and introduce themselves to their listeners. Topics include 'Where are you...
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