When we see English learning as a vocation, we are required to change our thinking. To see ourselves as having positive visions of the future instead of negative affirmations of how bad our English is.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

English Learning as a Vocation

My mom and I take a quiz about American dialects to discover whether we speak the same way as other people from our region.

FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE HERE⁠⁠: https://american-idiom.com/f/006-exploring-american-dialects-part-one

During our conversation, we also discuss regional vocabulary and accents from distinct sociocultural regions across the United States, including the South, the West Coast, New England, Texas, the Midwest and more.

You'll certainly learn a bit more about regional American cultures as well!

(This is just the first half of the quiz. I'll be posting the rest next week.)

And if you'd like to try the quiz yourself, it's available at the following link if you scroll to the bottom and click on 'How Y'all, Youse and You Guys Talk': ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/learning/what-does-your-accent-say-about-who-you-are.html⁠

***Detailed vocabulary lesson begins at 23:30***

Episode Outline:

 Explanation of 'Dialect' and 'Accent' (Starts at 2:20)
 Question 1 (You All vs. You vs. Y'all) - (Starts at 3:52)
 Question 2 (Pajamas) - (Starts at 4:25)
 Question 3 (Boulevard vs. Traffic Island) - (Starts at 5:25)
 Question 4 (Crayons) - (Starts at 7:32)
 Question 5 (Kitty Corner vs. Kitty Wampus) - (Starts at 11:12)
 Question 6 (Caramel) - (Starts at 12:54)
 Question 7 (Roly Poly, etc.) - (Starts at 13:54)
  Question 8 (Roundabout vs. Traffic Circle) - (Starts at 15:30)
  Question 9 (Sub, etc.) - (Starts at 17:05)
  Question 10 (Soda vs. Pop) - (Starts at 18:05)
  Question 11 (Crayfish vs. Crawfish) - (Starts at 20:18)
  Question 12 (Berm, etc.) - (Starts at 21:18)
  Question 13 (Semi-truck, etc.) - (Starts at 22:24)

Vocabulary and examples (Starts at 23:30)

  without further ado (used at 3:31 explained at 23:44)
  it is what it is (used at 8:42 explained at 26:08)
  to go off something (used at 10:08 explained at 28:23)
  to pop up (used at 16:44 explained at 31:11)
  to grow out of something (used at 18:39 explained at 33:19)

Brentoni's English Podcast

006 Exploring American Dialects (Part One)

LAYLA: Thanks for meeting with me during your lunch hour. I 
appreciate it.
MONICA: No problem. I’m happy to help. What’s going on?
LAYLA: Oh you know, the usual. Should I take this new job? Or do I 
stick with my current one?
MONICA: Well, I think it’s time for a change, don’t you? They pay you late 
and you are unhappy.
LAYLA: Do you really think so?
MONICA: I know so. And I’ve been listening to you complain for over a 
year now. Trust me. Take the job. What do you have to lose?



LANGUAGE NOTES
• In formal conversation, giving advice is often suggested through modals: ought to/ 
should / could / If I were you. In informal conversations people tend to use words such 
as I think that/ I feel that/ in my opinion.
• Listen for the emphasis on I know so and Trust me. These common phrases can be 
used to convey both positive and negative emotions. “I know so” conveys a deep belief 
or certainty. “To know” shows more certainty than “to think.”
• Notice the use of command forms: Take the job. /Trust me./ Go for it! The command 
form can be used to gently persuade someone

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 30 (final) : Giving advice

『日本語能力試験」対策＿日本語総まとめN3（語彙）』アスク出版 テキストを読んでいきます。 １回に1日ずつ読んでいきます。 今日は、第3週2日です。

N3合格

N3　語彙　第3週2日目

“This movie is like 비빔밥(Bibimbap)!”
If you are a fan of thriller and looking for something fresh, 
this movie can take you to a whole new world! 

When his abducted brother returns seemingly a different man with no memory of the past 19 days, Jin-seok chases after the truth behind the kidnapping. It all began that tragic night. Sounds only he hears. Nightmares that seem too real. Doubts about his own memories.

전혀 새로운 스토리로 관객들을 사로잡았던 영화
“기억의 밤”입니다!

그거 봤어? Did you watch it?

18. How reliable is your memory? “Forgotten” (심장 쫄깃 스릴러, “기억의 밤”)

Mind conditioning training – A Creativity Model for your English communication (for job interviews, IELTS speaking, and other English-related engagements)!

I will add the description below the audio recording as there isn't enough space here.

Enjoy it and send me a message, tell me how relevant it was for you and how impactful it was.

To Your Success.

The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

Secrets Of Success In Any English communication Engagements (Job interviews, IELTS, general)! 

Tune in this week to learn about idioms and phrases in English. You'll learn how to use A Fan of (Someone or Something), Cut Down, Have Your (Fair) Share of Something, and more!

This episode is part two of “Why You Should Write Your Own Resume.” You will learn twelve idioms and phrases in English. Expanding your English vocabulary will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. And as always, you’ll get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills.

If you want my tips on preparing for a job interview, I invite you to visit my website for my free five-step job interview preparation checklist. This checklist has already helped thousands of people worldwide perform well in interviews and get jobs they love. To sign up, visit my website at express-to-impress.com.

This podcast is listener-supported. So if you get a new job or a raise in part because of something you learned on the podcast, I invite you to make a donation to keep the podcast on the air. 100% of any amount you give will go to production expenses. 

Episode originally published March 26, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/idioms-and-phrases-in-english/
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Express to Impress

Idioms and Phrases in English

In this episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. What festivals are there in your culture that celebrate family reunion? Share it with us XD

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

中秋节快到啦！The Mid-Autumn Festival is Coming！

In this episode we will talk about 【House-Related Vocabulary】, you will learn how to say 【real estate，mortgage，landlord】 ect.
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
1st time: listen without looking at the text.
2nd time: look at the text and write down the new words, later look up the dictionary. 
3rd time: listen again without looking at the text.
4th time: repeat after it without looking at the text.
大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
今天想和大家聊一聊和“房子”有关的词。
我们一般说一套房子，房子里面有几个房间。一房一厅或者一室一厅指的是：一个房子里面有一个卧室和一个客厅。 那两房一厅就是指有两个卧室了。只有一个房间，没有客厅的那种房子我们叫单间。
去住酒店的时候，有几种酒店房型可以选择。单人房，里面有一张单人床，一般只能住一个人。大床房：里面有一张大床，适合两个人一起睡。双人房：有两张单人床，适合两个人住。套房：有两个以上的房间，带有一个客厅，当然还有卫生间、厨房等，适合一家人出游的时候住。商务房：一般带有两张单人床或者一张大床，适合出差的商务人员居住。
我们经常说的real estate，中文叫做房地产，包括房产和地产。在中国的一线城市，房价很高，大部分年轻人只能租房。但是对于中国人来说，房子非常重要，特别是结婚的时候，所以买房是大家努力的目标。全款买房几乎是不可能的事，一般是付了首付，然后每个月还房贷。因为房贷的压力很大，我们把买了房然后每个月要还房贷的人叫做“房奴”，房子的奴隶，mortgage slave。
如果你有一个房子出租，那你就是房东。租你的房子的人就是你的租客，或者房客。 
还有一些跟房子有关的词语。病房：生病住院的时候住的房间。例如：她是5号病房的护士。药房：在医院里面拿药的地方。例如：缴费后我去药房取药。厂房：生产产品的地方。 例如：这座厂房的面积是两千平方米。
你还知道哪些词？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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一房一厅	yì fáng yì tīng	one bedroom and one living room
房型	fáng xíng	room type
出游	chū yóu	go to travel
房地产	fáng dì chǎn	real estate
一线城市	yī xiàn chéng shì	first-tier cities
全款	quán kuǎn	full payment
首付	shǒu fù	down payment
房贷	fáng dài	mortgage
房奴	fáng nú	mortgage slaves
房东	fáng dōng	landlord
房客	fáng kè	tenant
缴费	jiǎo fèi	pay the fees