Happy New Year! In this episode, we are saying an official goodbye to 2025 by exploring the top ten things that Americans Googled throughout the year. Sit back and discover the top concerns and interests of 2025 all while learning new vocabulary and idioms in this upper intermediate-advanced English podcast!

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To be or not to be, that is the question! In this episode, we explore William Shakespeare's life and legacy and I give you my top tips to enjoying Shakespeare as an English learner... all while learning new vocabulary and idioms in this upper intermediate to advanced English podcast!

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It's that spooky time of year- are you ready for Halloween? In this episode, we explore the origins and traditions of this fun holiday all while learning new vocabulary and idioms in this upper-intermediate English podcast!

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Why do the British love tea so much? In this episode, we dive into the fascinating history of this hot beverage and learn how it became the nation's drink all while learning new vocabulary and idioms in this upper-intermediate English podcast!

How do we form our accent and can we change it? In this episode, we dive into what makes our accents so unique all while learning new vocabulary and idioms in this upper-intermediate English podcast!

We are keeping the January blues away with talk of fun and games! Listen and discover kidults, adults who enjoy indulging their inner child, all while learning new vocabulary and idioms in this upper-intermediate English podcast!

Why do many Americans eat black-eyed peas for good luck at New Year's? Listen and discover more about the origins of this tasty tradition all while learning new vocabulary and idioms in this intermediate English podcast!

Do you know the history behind this fun English holiday? Listen and discover more about the devious origins of Guy Fawkes Night (also known as Bonfire Night) all while learning new vocabulary and idioms in this intermediate English podcast.