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Wonder In English Courtney
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Hi! Wonder in English covers weekly topics for intermediate-advanced English speakers.
We have a new podcast episode out every Thursday with challenging vocabulary words, idioms, and collocations that will have you sounding like a native speaker.
The best part is that our podcasts are interesting and filled with everyday language and information that you can use to talk to your colleagues or friends.
Each episode has an extended, written lesson on our site www.wonderinenglish so you can see everything you hear. Don't forget to subscribe!
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British vs American English
Have you ever wondered what the differences were between British and American English? In this lesson, we dive deep on those differences in the areas of pronunciation, spelling, grammar and slang. I list out a bunch of examples but you can find EVEN MORE on the PDF I made for this episode which you can download here: https://wugenglish.lpages.co/britishvamerianenglish/
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You Married Your Parents
In this episode, we talk about why psychologists think we marry someone who represents all the qualities of our parents. Listen to see if it's true for you! You'll also learn tons of new vocabulary, including "Scour", "Embodied", and "Recollection".
For the full version of this lesson, don't forget to check out https://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/07/25/34-you-married-your-parents/
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Interview: How to Know You've Found the One
In this episode, we talk about what makes a relationship work. I interview my friend Paige and her fiancee, Brentley, about the 5 things you need to agree on in order to thrive. We also discuss the 5 love languages and the things that have made their other relationships fall apart. It's a very informative lesson! You'll also learn tons of new idioms, including "Go off without a hitch", "To go the extra mile", and "Fall by the wayside".
For the full version of this lesson, don't forget to check out https://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/07/18/33-how-to-know-youve-found-the-one/
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Communication is Key
In this episode, we discuss the most important part of relationships: COMMUNICATION! There is definitely a right and a wrong way to do this. More specifically, we cover the Imago style of communication that has helped thousands of couples transform their relationships and find greater intimacy.
You will learn English idioms and advanced vocabulary like "Skew", "Take the reins", and "Projecting". If you'd like to see the full, written version of this lesson with more idioms and vocabulary, check it out here: https://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/07/11/32-communication-is-key/
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Relationship Advice
In this episode, we discuss relationship advice from old, successful couples. You will learn English proverbs and advanced vocabulary like "Fester", "Dismantle", and "Don’t sweat the small stuff". If you'd like to see the full, written version of this lesson with more idioms and vocabulary, check it out here: https://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/07/04/31-relationship-advice/
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Guns in the United States: ESL Lesson
In this episode, we discuss the effects of guns in the USA. You will learn advanced vocabulary like "Rile", "Lobbying", and "Lax". If you'd like to see the full, written version of this lesson with more idioms and vocabulary, check it out here: https://www.wonderinenglish.com/2019/06/26/30-guns-in-the-united-states/
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