GET ready! GET a pen and paper and take notes because it's GETTING real. 😂 All jokes aside, this is a topic that a lot of English learners have a difficult time with, so here's a quick guide on how to use the verb to get. This episode was inspired by Maura who is one of my Patrons and with whom I had a long conversation with last week. She told me it's hard to wrap her head around (good expression there) the concept, so hopefully this will help clear up any doubts you had.
Sep 29, 2021•11 min
An important episode in which I address, or talk about, a question I get asked very often about studying grammar and how important it is. Over the last year or so, I've noticed some teachers preaching to disregard, or not care about, grammar when trying to level up your English and while there is some good that can come out of this approach, I think it's restrictive and can hurt your development in the long run. It's better to understand guidelines and then choose to ignore them, than to igno...
Sep 21, 2021•10 min
This episode of English with Dane is full of new, practical vocabulary for you! We're reading a weird news story about some toy thieves in Holland and it will give us the opportunity to look over new words, expressions, idioms, etc to add to your arsenal. Who knew that Lego and Pokemon items could be valuable enough to have people smashing their cars through windows to get their hands on them! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The story in question: Van smashes through Dutch toy store window to steal Lego and ...
Sep 15, 2021•11 min
I know how you feel about idioms, so here are some more! I also like talking about them because it gives me a chance to reflect on how I speak, which idioms I use the most, and how I interact with people in general. Idioms are a great way to make yourself sound more natural in when speaking English, so I always recommend to have some in your back pocket (there's another idiom!).
Sep 07, 2021•9 min
It's been a while since I did one of these movie reviews so let's see how it goes. You guys voted on Instagram and Moview Review won so here it is. I reviewed the 2021 movie The Suicide Squad which I watched a few weeks back. Maybe it's not the movie you want to talk about, but really, the point is to arm you with the tools (darte las herramientas) to talk about your favorite (or not) movies with friends, colleagues, or whoever you're chatting to at the time. So I hope this episode does exact...
Aug 31, 2021•15 min
What's up? What's going on? This episode of English with Dane was inspired by a conversation I had with a listener over Instagram. I found myself giving him advice on how to improve, how to take that next step and I'm pretty sure it was motivated by him saying he wants to talk like ME one day. I answered that I would prefer if he spoke like himself (but in English) and after thinking about it for a few days, I thought it would be useful to record an episode about this idea of "being you...
Aug 13, 2021•12 min
I'm back! Again! And so is Strange News! This episode of English with Dane is about a really strange piece of news I found the other day that I thought I'd share with you all. It's something that happened in Nashville (Tennessee, USA) and is really... well not just weird but also surprisingly stupid. As always, there's a bunch of practical vocabulary, expressions, phrasal verbs, etc for us to sink our teeth into (what a good expression). So sit back and listen to this edition of Strange ...
Aug 03, 2021•11 min
Reading in English can be tricky and let's be honest, a bit boring. The aim of these read-along episodes is not just to get back into the habit of reading articles, but also making it a fully immersive little journey into an interesting topic that we can learn from and apply when it comes to English-learning. As always, there's interesting vocabulary, expressions and more, so tune in and find out about how good it is to say "no". Here's there article so you can follow along in case you ...
Jul 19, 2021•21 min
This episode of English with Dane is about the Comfort Zone and the role it plays in English-Learning, and well, in everything we do really. I think that oftentimes, we become comfortable in our routine, in our choices, jobs, etc and we forget to push ourselves to grow and really enjoy ourselves on our way to becoming who we want to be. This is not a grammar-heavy episode, but as always, there are some great new words to incorporate into your arsenal. The goal for this episode is to get you t...
Jul 16, 2021•15 min
So over the last few weeks, I've come across a few verbs in English that are probably lesser-known (menos conodidos) and could potentially confuse you if you've never encountered them before. I wrote them down and here they are. I think you'll enjoy these, and I hope you can incorporate them into your day-to-day. Plus, they'll make you sound smarter and more fluent, which is always cool. Don't stress out about learning and using all of these, because as always, the goal is to be aware of them...
Jun 21, 2021•11 min
Another conversation episode! I really enjoy these episodes because I get to sit down with someone and just chat for a while. We don't talk about english-learning really, but that's by design. I think it's more important to be able to talk about anything and everything and to get used to the pace and production style of different native speakers. Don't worry if you don't understand everything. Don't worry if you only understand 60% or 40%. It's more about being comfortable with the discomfort...
Jun 14, 2021•46 min
Back-to-back episodes of idioms? Yup. You wanted them, so you get them! This time I'm covering animal-related idioms and I promise there will be at least one that you'll be using in no time. Idioms are a great way to express yourself in a casual way, but a word of caution: don't overuse them. It sounds really weird when people overuse idioms. You have to sprinkle them in once in a while. You'll know when the moment is right, so don't force it. It's better to internalize the meanings of each i...
May 31, 2021•10 min
I know you guys like these type of episodes, where I talk about the idioms and expressions I like to use, so here are some of my favourite and most used ones! These idioms and expressions with "get" are useful, practical and easy to remember, so listen to the episode and start throwing them into your day-to-day speech. As always, I share a bunch of practical examples so you can start to use them right away. Let's get to it! Did you see what I did there? 😉Follow English with Dane on Spot...
May 27, 2021•11 min
Today's episode is the first in this new "Read Along" series. The objective is to dive into an interesting article, learn a bunch of new words, practice reading comprehension and also raise your level of confidence when it comes to tackling articles that you might think are "too advanced". In this particular episode, we're going to be reading an article from the New York Times, covering the topic of mental health and "languishing" during the pandemic. Here's the article if you want to f...
May 06, 2021•23 min
This episode of English with Dane is all about expressions, specifically music-related ones. You wanted more expressions, you got em'. These are some of my favourite ones and some of the ones I use the most when just going about my day. Don't feel pressured to learn all of them. If you like one, and it sticks, cool. As always, it's more about being aware of them, hearing them and understanding them, and eventually, incorporating them into your day-to-day speech. Learning comes in phases so do...
Apr 22, 2021•12 min
I'm back in the house with some COMMON MISTAKES! Some of these you might be making, others perhaps not, but this episode is really about "mistake awareness" rather than "stop making these mistakes!" I think sometimes we're too hard on ourselves and we don't live up to our potential, in fear of making mistakes. So, if you take anything away from this episode, I hope it's that. Give it a listen and take your awareness up a notch (a notch is "an indentation or incision on an edge or surface", bu...
Apr 15, 2021•10 min
This episode is a bit of a different one. I had the idea for this episode while answering my friend Pablo's questions via What's App and thought it would be a fun thing to do. I get a good amount of questions from friends (mostly Pablo) and I love it. Sometimes you don't get a good idea of how to use a word, expression, idiom, or whatever by just going to google and getting the definition. Sometimes it's better to hear it from someone who uses that word or expression regularly and has grown u...
Apr 07, 2021•12 min
In this episode of English with Dane, we go through 3 strange news stories in order to learn new, practical vocabulary in English, and also just for fun because who doesn't love a good piece of strange news. I know I do. Anyway, that's what this episode is about: Strange News and vocabulary. If that sounds like something you want to listen to, you know what to do. Hit play and get ready to improve your English.Follow the show on Spotify and Instagram
Mar 30, 2021•15 min
In this episode of English with Dane, I sit down with my friend Álvaro Escribano to talk about his relationship with English-learning as well as his approach and journey. We talk about how you can make your passion your greatest weapon when it comes to English learning. In his case, that's Rock n' Roll records, guitars, movies, and TV shows (but especially Records). Maybe you feel identified with not enjoying English class at school, and instead diving into the language through somethin...
Mar 18, 2021•48 min
Today in history is back! I thought it was about time to bring this segment back, and what better time to do it than on the 11th of March, a date that has a dark spot in Spanish history. As always, this will be a great opportunity to learn some new vocabulary, as well as take a moment to reflect on where we are right now in time and how the past has affected us. Sit back and listen to episode 99 of English with Dane!Sign up to the Listener List to receive FULL TRANSCRIPTSEnglish with Dane on ...
Mar 11, 2021•12 min
This episode of English with Dane is all about nouns that are also verbs depending on the pronunciation. This might be a strange concept but it's one that we come across every day. Syllable stress is a very important aspect of English-learning and we have to get used to not only pronouncing words correctly but with the appropriate syllable stress. Proper emphasis will not only make you sound more natural when speaking English, but it will give you more confidence too. In this episode, I...
Mar 05, 2021•12 min
In this episode of English with Dane, I talk about what compound adjectives are, how to use them and I give you a list of 10 that I use quite frequently. Compound Adjectives are a great way to improve your vocabulary, and they'll help you sound more natural in day-to-day conversations. Today's episode features a list of 10 compound adjectives, as well as a common mistake you might be making, so listen closely and get ready to learn.Also, englishwithdane.com is up and running! If you want FULL...
Feb 25, 2021•15 min
This episode of English with Dane is all about the PASSIVE VOICE. In this episode, you'll learn how to use it as well as when to use it to sound more natural when speaking English. We'll start by covering the basics, and then we'll practice what we have learned with some exercises and examples. So get ready to master the Passive Voice with this episode of English with Dane. Hit it!@englishwithdane
Feb 01, 2021•9 min
This episode of English with Dane is a recap of some of the events that took place in 2020, as well as a reflection about English-learning and a simple but important lesson I learned along the way. As always we will be learning new vocabulary, expressions, phrasal verbs, and more along the way, so make sure to ask for a transcript at englishwithdane@gmail.com to follow along more closely and not miss a word. Follow me on Instagram for more
Jan 07, 2021•15 min
Hey! English with Dane is back! This episode is all about expressions. I put up a poll on Instagram asking you to choose between vocabulary and expressions and expressions won by a landslide. So, the objective of this episode is to give you some new expressions in English you may not know, as well as helping you use them with practical examples from movies and some just from me. I hope it helps!For quizzes and additional content follow me on Instagram @englishwithdaneDon't forget to follow th...
Jan 04, 2021•15 min
This episode of English with Dane is my answer to one of the questions people ask me the most: "What is my English level?" I talk about how I perceive levels, how they are not always a good indicator of skill, and more. This episode is more of a philosophical approach to the question and less of a practical guide. It's something I've been thinking about a lot recently and thought it would be a good time to talk about it. I hope you enjoy the episode! Thanks for listening,DaneInstagram @englis...
Dec 03, 2020•10 min
Prepositions can be tricky. Prepositions can be confusing. But prepositions can also help you communicated efficiently, so this episode is about clearing up some common mistakes with prepositions as well as giving you some tools to feel and sound more natural when speaking English. Listen and learn new expressions using IN and ON and incorporate them into your day-to-day speech. Sit back and listen to episode 92 of English with Dane! Hit it!DaneFollow me on Instagram
Nov 10, 2020•9 min
Understanding different accents in English can be very difficult. The only way to make it easier is to practice. This is why this accent challenge was created. To help you tune your ear (afinar tu oído) and give you the ability to start listening in a different way. That's the real trick: learning how to listen and learning what to look for when you do.But anyway, the accent challenge is back! The rules are simple. I play some audio clips and you tell me where the speaker is from! You'll hear...
Nov 03, 2020•19 min
Today's episode is a conversation with my friend and fellow English teacher Pierre. I met Pierre a few years ago through another friend, and we got along (nos llevamos bien) right away. We've had drinks, we've played basketball and so it was only right to have him on the show. We talked about his experience as a teacher, why he moved to Spain, levels in English and more! Plus, we asked him some listener questions to get to know him a little bit better.Put on your headphones and listen to epis...
Oct 23, 2020•34 min
This is a strange episode, but on purpose so it's OK. This is STRANGE NEWS! A recurring episode format where I talk about strange news stories from around the world. We go through everything to make sure you understand, as well as recap the tricky vocabulary that can be annoying (que puede ser pesado). Sit back and listen to episode 89 of English with Dane. -DaneFollow me on Instagram for a quiz about the show and additional content.
Oct 19, 2020•13 min
