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Today, I'll talk about how to order food in a restaurant in the United States! We'll review helpful phrases, cultural tips about tipping, and how to ask for a takeaway box. Plus, we'll practice fluency with a mini-story.

Understanding the Menu

When you go to a restaurant in the U.S., you'll usually get a menu that's divided into sections:

Appetizers – small dishes served before the main course.

Entrées – are your main dishes.

Sides – small portions of your meal, like fries or salad.

Desserts – sweet treats to end your meal!

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This week, we had elections in the U.S., which is a great time to discuss voting! I’ll explain how voting works in the USA —who can vote, how to do it, and some useful words. If voting seems confusing, don’t worry—I’ll make it simple.

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Today, we'll talk about ghosting, why it happens, and how to handle it. Plus, we'll practice some grammar in context with a Point-of-View story.

Since Halloween is coming, let's talk about something spooky—ghosts and ghosting. I don't believe in real ghosts, but they are fun to see in stories, movies, and on Halloween! A ghost is the spirit of a person who has died, and people imagine they appear and disappear mysteriously.

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Today, we will talk about the magical story of The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. This famous story is about a girl named Dorothy and her friends, who travel through a special land full of surprises.

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Hello, everyone! Music has a special place in my heart, and today, I'm excited to take you on a journey through its history. We'll talk about how music has changed over the years, and I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I do.

I. Music Through the Ages

Let's start by going back in time. In ancient times, people used music during ceremonies and gatherings. They played simple instruments like drums, flutes, and strings. It was a way for them to come together and enjoy each other's company.

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Do you like paradoxes? Today I will talk about the paradox of the magic bill, which has gone viral on social media.

A paradox is a fact, expression, or story that seems contrary to logic.

I invite you to listen to this paradox and then assume the solution.

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Today, we’re going to talk about two systems of measurement that are used around the world: the Imperial system and the Metric system. These are important to know, especially if you plan to travel or communicate with people from different countries.

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In this episode, we continue learning more vocabulary related to school supplies.

And with an exclusive point of view story, you’ll learn grammar without memorizing any boring rules.

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Agenda

I think it's the most crucial element for a student. An agenda contains the days of the year and the holidays. So, the student can write down the dates of exams, activities, etc. In this way, in theory, everything is under control. I say this in theory because many times kids forget to write things down, and it's chaos. 

Since it's September, we're going back to school. At least in this episode, you will remember how exciting it used to be to start a new school year. We're going to check out vocabulary related to the school supplies that kids need when they go back to school, after the summer vacation.

And in the second part of this episode, you'll learn English grammar without studying any rules with an exclusive point of view story.

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Today, we will discuss the famous book "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. This story takes us back to a time of good manners, love, and society in the 19th century.

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"Pride and Prejudice" is about the Bennet family, especially Elizabeth Bennet, the second-oldest daughter. This story happened when finding a good husband or wife was very important. Mrs. Bennet, Elizabeth's mother, really wants to find wealthy husbands for her five daughters.

In today's episode, I'll give you some tips on how to spend your summer vacation, and you'll speak English with a mini-story.

Connecting with nature

A very healthy activity that you can do is to go to a natural spot and enjoy nature. The idea is to relax and forget about exams or deadlines. Of course, you can take the opportunity to do a little exercise by going for a walk. Ideally, you should find a place without too many people, especially children. I am sure that in your country there are many places where you can quietly enjoy nature.

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Today, we explore the common English phrase: "That's cool!" This phrase expresses liking or approval. 

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Today, we will learn some new slang words. 

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Last week, I explained dad jokes and gave some examples; today, let's continue learning new jokes and practice speaking with a funny mini-story.

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Ever wondered if native English speakers make mistakes? Well, here's the truth: Native English speakers make mistakes, too! This can be comforting for English learners.

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Learning English is exciting because we get to know how people actually speak. Today, we will look at a common phrase in the US: “Good for you!” It’s a friendly way to talk, but there’s more to learn about it.

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Today, I will talk about practically the opposite: minimalism.

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Today, we are going to talk about idioms and specific vocabulary related to movies in English.

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This episode is for my English students who work in finance. But don't worry if you don't! I'll explain marketing and accounting in a way that's easy for everyone to understand.

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Today, I talk about how to stop making mistakes when speaking English. And how to improve writing.

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