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EFN 68: Clubhouse Feb 21, 2021

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Have you been invited to Clubhouse? This is a new and exciting way to interact with people around the world, and a great way to improve your English listening and speaking skills. Find out all about Clubhouse in this episode. Learn how to use the app and useful words and phrases related to navigating the app. For $1 you can purchase the Lesson Guide for this episode at EnglishFluencyNow.com.

EFN 67: Mask Debate Feb 14, 2021

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The mask debate has divided Americans for nearly a year. Some people believe masks are common sense strategies for fighting the coronavirus. Those who disagree believe they are ineffective and infringe on a citizen's freedom. Listen to the podcast to learn words and phrases related to this topic so you can understand the issue more deeply and comprehend other articles and videos you might see about it. For $1 you can purchase the Lesson Guide for this episode at EnglishFluencyNow.com.

EFN 66: Route 66 Feb 07, 2021

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In this episode you will learn about the iconic American highway Route 66. Built in 1926, Route 66 was the first American highway that connected Chicago to Los Angeles, winding its way through states such as Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, and on ending in California. While it is no longer a major highway, you can visit it and learn about the history and geography of the US while visiting old ghost towns, general stores, service stations, and other funky, artistic marvels from an earlier time period. For $1 you can purchase the Lesson Guide for this episode at EnglishFluencyNow.com.

EFN 65: Short Squeeze Feb 01, 2021

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In this episode, I talk about the epic Short Squeeze that happened in the U.S. Stock Market the week ending January 29, 2021. Learn about how the stock market works, what a short squeeze is, and how a group of Reddit investors got their revenge on billionaire hedge funds. This podcast will help you better understand this unprecedented market event. Learn many useful vocabulary words and expressions to better understand the news surrounding this issue and the many videos that you can access online. To get the Lesson Guide with the complete transcript and more, go to www.englishfluencynow.com

EFN 64: Trump May 11, 2016

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In this episode, I talk about Donald Trump and the fact that he is now the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party. He has been winning primary after primary, but he remains a controversial figure. Many Americans are shocked that he has garnered so much support. How has he done it? Why are so many Americans voting for him? What are his plans? I address these and other questions in the podcast. This podcast will help you better understand just what is has been happening over the past few months regarding the primary/caucus electoral process. You will learn tons of useful vocabulary and expressions that will help you better understand the news. To get the Lesson Guide with the complete transcript and more, go to www.englishfluencynow.com

EFN 63: Party Nominating Process Jan 24, 2016

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This year we will elect a new president. Who will it be? On February 1, 2016, the primary elections and party caucuses will begin throughout the 50 States and Territories. In this episode, I explain how this works with regards to the top two parties: Democrats and Republicans. You will learn key vocabulary related to this topic and be able to better understand news commentators when they are discussing the candidates, the leaders, who might be dropping out, etc. You learn what a party delegate is and how one gets to the National Convention. Listening to this podcast helps you improve your listening comprehension and prepares you for the topics that you'll find on the TOEFL or IELTS exams. If you like the podcast, please leave me a 5-star review! I appreciate your support and it helps other English learners find it as well. Thanks and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

EFN 62: Dude Ranches Jan 10, 2016

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In episode 62, I talk about my trip to a dude ranch in Mexico. You will learn about what a dude ranch is, what you can do there and a bit about the history of the dude ranch. This episode is full of great descriptive words that you can use in your own conversations when describing places and destination spots. Listen to the podcast to learn more about this beautiful area of Mexico and this fun way to spend your time riding horses and getting to know a rural area. You can also purchase the Lesson Guide for this episode online at my website www.englishfluencynow.com/products. Thanks for listening! If you liked the episode, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes. The more people who leave positive reviews, the easier it is for others to find it and use it to improve their English! Yeah!

EFN 61: Broadway Dec 14, 2015

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In episode 61, I talk about my recent trip to New York City and the four Broadway shows that I saw. I talk about how to get to Broadway, how to purchase tickets, and how to access information about the shows on the show's websites. Going to Broadway is an amazing experience and something every visitor to New York should do at least once, but there are some things you should know to get the best deals. Learn about my tips by listening to this episode. I'd love to hear about your experiences in NYC and/or about your favorite Broadway show, so please leave a comment on the blog page. You can also purchase the Lesson Guide for this episode online at my website www.englishfluencynow.com/products. Thanks for listening! If you liked the episode, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes. The more people who leave positive reviews, the easier it is for others to find it and use it to become fluent in English! Yeah!

EFN 60: Water Parks Sep 14, 2015

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Water Parks are a great place to have fun with your family and friends during the summer. This summer I visited a park called Wild Waves here in Washington and it was really fun. In this episode, you will learn what water parks are like here in the U.S. and you will learn a lot of important words that will help you speak fluently about this topic. I'd love to hear about your experiences with water parks, so please leave a comment on the blog page. You can also purchase the Lesson Guide for all episodes online at www.englishfluencynow.com/products. Thanks for listening! If you liked the episode, please leave a 5-star review on iTunes. The more people who leave positive reviews, the easier it is for others to find it and use it to become fluent in English! Yeah!

EFN 59: Small Town Festivals Jun 08, 2015

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Small Town Festivals are taking place all across the U.S. right now. Just this past month we celebrated the Rhody Festival in my town. In this episode, you will learn all about the Rhody Festival and what it's like to participate in a small town celebration. You will learn about the types of parades we have, the carnival rides and the cake picnic! If you ever come to the U.S. in the spring or summer, be sure to find a small town festival to attend. They are really fun and you can learn a lot about the local culture that way. To get the Lesson Guide for this episode, go to my website www.englishfluencynow.com and click on the Products page.

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