The idea for this episode came from a listener who asked me to clear up the difference between lose and loose because she was having some issues using them. Plus, a friend of mine (native speaker) made a few mistakes with these two words recently too, so I thought it was a great idea to talk about it. While putting this episode together, I realized that this also has to do with (tiene que ver con) the verb miss because most people make mistakes using these to forms of "perder". If you a...
Oct 13, 2020•12 min
This episode was my mom's idea but she has a good point. There are a bunch of adjectives that are really easy to use that can help you express yourself more elegantly. This is a list that focuses on 10 of those. Specifically, those that start with the prefix "un" and that might give students a hard time. Take out a pen and paper and make a note of a few of these adjectives to enrich your vocabulary and day-to-day speech!Follow English with Dane on Instagram for quizzes and extra content
Sep 29, 2020•9 min
Collocations are one of the best ways to sound more fluent, but more importantly, to give you flexibility and agility when speaking. Here's a list of 5 of my favourite collocations to teach. Practice pronouncing them AND using them. Speak out loud at home, when you're in the shower, when you're cooking, etc. Before you know it, you'll be using them in conversation. Trust.Quiz on Instagram stories
Sep 25, 2020•8 min
If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I recently adopted a kitten (gatito). A friend of a friend found these kittens and their mother, abandoned in a town near Soria, here in Spain. The mother wasn't able to take care of them so they were looking for homes for the kittens. We had been thinking about getting a cat for a while, and we decided this moment was as good as any. In order to be prepared to take on this responsibility, I did a lot of research and in this episode, I share what I...
Sep 14, 2020•14 min
We all make mistakes. It's part of language learning. The more we are aware of them, the less probable it is that we make them, though. This episode of English with Dane is about exactly that. I'll go over 5 common mistakes and how to fix them. They have to do with (tienen que ver con): word order, false friends, extra words, and more. So sit back and listen to this episode of English with Dane and don't make these mistakes ever again!DaneFollow me on Instagram @englishwithdane for extra cont...
Sep 07, 2020•9 min
This episode is all about common idioms in English and how to use them. Several of you wrote to me asking for another idioms episode so here it is! Idioms are one of the things that separate good speakers from GREAT speakers of a language so learn these, and you will be one step closer! You may know some of these, but I'm sure there are one or two that you haven't heard before or don't know how to use yet. In today's episode, we cover: a blessing in disguise, break a leg, a dime a dozen, out ...
Aug 27, 2020•9 min
Strange News! You know the deal. 3 odd/weird/strange news stories from around the world, and a lot of new vocabulary, expressions, etc. Today's episode features some foxes that are "terrorizing" residents of a particular Berlin neighborhood by stealing shoes, farmers finding flying prosthetic legs, and cats that just want a place to live. Get ready to practice your English and take it to the next level with new expressions vocabulary and more. Put your headphones on, sit back (or don't) and g...
Aug 05, 2020•13 min
This episode is different from the others I have put out. It's just some friendly advice in terms of how to deal with the anxiety that comes with learning a new language. I offer some tips and ways to improve your English, while at the same time not feeling down.I thought some of you would benefit from hearing this so let me know what you think.If you are dealing with a lot of anxiety, you should go see a doctor. I am not one. This is just me speaking about the anxiety I've seen my students g...
Jul 28, 2020•10 min
This episode of English with Dane focusses on phrasal verbs, phrasal verbs, and more phrasal verbs! But this time with "give". These are some of the most practical and useful phrasal verbs I use every day. If you don't know how to use them, this is the episode you have been waiting for. In this episode, we take a look at give away, give in, give out, give up and give back. 5 phrasal verbs but 8 meanings. So sit back and enjoy the ride. This is the 44th episode of season 2 of English with Dane...
Jul 21, 2020•9 min
It's time to take a look back in history to see what happened on a day like today (17th/7) but many years ago. On today's time-traveling adventure, we take a look at the time Disneyland first opened to the public in 1955 and what went wrong. Plus, as always there's a bunch of new useful vocabulary to learn along the way. So sit back, relax, and listen to English with Dane!Follow English with Dane on Instagram
Jul 17, 2020•9 min
This episode of English with Dane is all about ADJECTIVES. A student of mine mentioned how she has been making lists to improve her vocabulary so I thought I would share this short list of useful adjectives you might not know. This list has 6 adjectives for you to add to your day-to-day speech immediately, to help you feel more confident and sound more fluent. So sit back and get ready to take your adjectives to the next level.Follow me on Instagram @englishwithdane
Jul 13, 2020•9 min
Strange News is back and with a vengeance! Three weird pieces of news from around the world, that will give us the opportunity to learn a bunch of new vocabulary and of course, improve your listening skills. So sit back and pay close attention!Follow me on Instagram
Jul 06, 2020•13 min
I thought I would give you a break from our usual format and tell you a quick story about a medical emergency that took place (que ocurrió) on the night before my final exams at university: I was at home, doing some last-minute studying when I felt a terrible pain in my chest that made me freak out. I went to the emergency room and it became this big thing. Anyway, listen to the show and find out what happened! There's a bunch of new vocabulary in there too, as always. DaneCheck me out on Ins...
Jun 29, 2020•9 min
If you have heard English with Dane before, you might know how I feel about phrasal verbs. If this is your first time listening, let me tell you. I love phrasal verbs. I think they are one of the best things you can practice when learning English because if how often we use them. When practicing/learning new phrasal verbs I like to have a theme (in this case "ASK"), because it's easier to only remember the particle (for, around, about, out).In this episode, we'll cover: to ask for, to ask out...
Jun 22, 2020•7 min
Are you interested in what is happening around the world? Do you like learning new vocabulary in English? Do you wish you could follow the news in English, but you feel like it's too difficult? Well, I got you covered. This episode of English With Dane is all about staying informed, while learning great new vocabulary words. Today we've got some great adjectives, adverbs, phrasal verbs and more, so hit PLAY and get ready to improve your English. Follow English with Dane on Instagram for quizz...
Jun 15, 2020•12 min
Are you ready to practice your listening skills? In this episode of English with Dane, I play 5 clips from movies and you have to guess what accent that actor/actress is putting on. Simple enough, right? Accept the challenge and give it a try. Let me know how many you got right @englishwithdane-dane
Jun 12, 2020•11 min
Uh oh... More practical phrasal verbs in English? Yup. You guessed it! Inspired by one of you, this episode features 5 practical phrasal verbs to take your English to the next level, as well as how to use them + examples from movies and TV shows. There's NO WAY you don't learn something from this episode of English with Dane so stop reading this and listen!Follow English with Dane on InstagramHit me up with suggestions!
Jun 08, 2020•7 min
This episode is all about STRANGE NEWS. 3 weird news stories from around the world full of new vocabulary to learn. A man who broke into a Bank to heat up his Hot Pocket, a drummer who went into a coma being a fan of Satan and came out very unhappy, and a man who claimed to have invented a "healthy" variety of methamphetamine. So yeah, get ready to get weird on this episode of English with Dane.Follow English with Dane on Instagram
Jun 05, 2020•12 min
Everyone makes mistakse right? Well, today is your lucky day because on this episode of English with Dane we take a look at 5 common mistakes you might be making in English. People sometimes experience anxiety when speaking a foreign language because they are worried about making mistakes. It takes away our motivation to practice and makes us feel insecure. After dealing with different students' mistakes for 10 years, I've realized that the only way to improve is to be aware of what they are,...
Jun 01, 2020•9 min
I'm back with more of my favourite idioms in English! Last week I did an episode about idioms and people seemed to like it so here's another one. 5 more idioms for you to incorporate into your day-to-day speech and help you improve your fluency. Today's idioms include: to cross that bridge when you get there, better late than never, to bit the bullet, to face the music, and to weather the storm. Find out how to use them in this episode of English with Dane!Follow English with Dane on In...
May 29, 2020•8 min
By now you know that I love phrasal verbs. They're not SUPER easy to use at first, but if you practice, and include them in your day-to-day use, you'll surprise yourself. This episode is about 5 phrasal verbs with "take" that you can include right away. Stop trying to explain what you mean, and say what you mean. Listen to this episode of English with Dane and start becoming a phrasal verb master. Today's phrasal verbs are:take away, take down, take off, take on, and take over. Let's learn ho...
May 25, 2020•9 min
On this episode of English with Dane, I dive into 3 Strange News stories from around the world, while taking a close look at new vocabulary. Today's stories include a South Korean football club saying sorry, a man who recovers his phone from a river after 8 months, and a Peruvian mayor acting dead to drink with his friends. But that's not all. I also talk about new vocabulary including: despite, soaked, to agree, tucked, and more.Follow English with Dane on Instagram
May 22, 2020•12 min
This episode of English with Dane is all about idioms in English. If you don't know, an idiom is a group of words in a fixed order that have a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own. "A piece of cake" for example. We use this idiom to say that something is very easy to do: "Riding a bike is a piece of cake." There are tons of idioms in English. Some idioms are about sports, some about food, some about animals, but they all help us express specific feeli...
May 18, 2020•11 min
Do you like music? Do you ever talk about music? How confident do you feel talking about music in English? Not sure? Are you getting frustrated with all these questions? Joking aside, this is something I've noticed my students have a difficult time with. We usually use music to learn vocabulary while practicing our listening and pronunciation skills, but we don't really learn how to talk about it in general. Plus, as a little bonus, come along while I build a song from the ground up and take ...
May 15, 2020•11 min
Have you ever been confused by how to use the verb "to get"? You hear it all the time in movies, TV shows, and casual conversations and you can usually understand what people are trying to say... but the real question is: Do you know how to use it?Most of the time, we use "get" in three ways:1. As: to obtain or to receive: "Can you get me a drink?"2. To talk about changes of state: "It's getting dark." / It's getting cold."3. To cause something to happen: "I'm getting my computer fixed."/ "Th...
May 11, 2020•7 min
This episode of English with Dane is a look back at a monumental moment in history: Victory in Europe Day. On a day like today, Europe celebrated the most important victory in recent history by defeating the Germans in World War II. Learn new vocabulary and phrasal verbs in English while learning about what it was like to live in Europe 75 years ago to the day. Where would you go to celebrate?Follow English with Dane on InstagramFollow English with Dane on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
May 08, 2020•10 min
Strange News is back! Learn new vocabulary in English with these 3 strange stories from around the world. The first one takes us to Japan where some lonely eels need some human connection. The second one is about a man who was found camping on a Disney Sponsored Island Paradise. And the last one is about an Italian mayor insulting and scaring people with drones. You can't make this up. Plus, this is a great opportunity to learn new vocabulary in context which is always good. So press play and...
May 04, 2020•12 min
Make & Do is something that every English-Learner has a difficult time with at some point. The objective of this episode of English with Dane is to clear up some confusion behind these two verbs, and also give you common examples with each. As always, this episode also includes new vocabulary, expressions, and verbs in English to add to your arsenal. So sit back and learn English with Dane!Follow English with Dane on Instagram for quizzes and additional content.
May 02, 2020•8 min
This episode is focused on pronunciation. Over the last years, I've noticed my students making these 3 simple pronunciation mistakes that can be corrected with a bit of practice. Today we're focussing on 3 specific words: Tired Comfortable & "Interesting. How do you REALLY pronounce these words? You might be saying them incorrectly without knowing! Listen to this episode of English with Dane and stop making these pronunciation mistakes.Follow English with Dane on Instagram
Apr 29, 2020•7 min
Are you ready for the challenge? Listen to 5 different clips and try to guess the movie! Practice your listening in English as well as your detective skills in this episode of English with Dane. 5 clips from 5 different movies from the last 10 years. How many can you guess?PLUS: New vocabulary, phrasal verbs and expressions in English to add to your arsenal.Follow English with Dane on INSTAGRAM
Apr 25, 2020•13 min
