English with Dane
English with Dane is a podcast for Spanish speakers who want to achieve fluency in English through practical, real-life conversations. Host Dane Rivarola draws on 15 years of teaching experience to discuss language, culture, TV, and current events in a calm, stress-free manner. The show focuses on making English understandable and easier to use over time, without overwhelming listeners.
Episodes
Strange News: The Man Who Used an Eel to Cure Constipation
Strange news is back!In this episode, we’re reading three bizarre news stories from around the world while picking up plenty of useful English vocabulary along the way. A flight from New Jersey to Mallorca gets turned around because of a suspicious Bluetooth device name, Uber reveals the strangest items passengers have left behind in their cars, and a man in China attempts a highly questionable cu
A Guide to Clear Thinking (Read-Along)
Here's an article I came across from that had a good lesson to teach. It's about self-serving bias, and how we protect ourselves and blame others when we feel like the idea we have of ourselves is challenged. As always, we'll mine it for vocabulary, so make sure you write down the words that catch your eye. Let me know what you think.
Working in the U.S vs Europe (The American Dream)
I really enjoyed putting this episode together. I've lived both in the U.S and Europe, and I've always been intrigued by the cultural differences. I thought it would be interesting to explore some of these differences, specifically around work. I think there's a fundamental difference in philosophy when it comes to this topic and understanding where it comes from gives us a good ide
Do THIS to Sound More Natural
Your English is fine. But something still feels a bit off, right? In this episode I want to show you something I learned at university that completely changed the way I understand how language works. It's one of those things that once you start paying attention, you'll see it everywhere. This episode is all about something I like to call "pre-loading" and how you can use to rea
Things Native Speakers Actually Say (And Why You Don’t)
Let's talk about the things that make your English sound natural without you having to think about grammar every two seconds. The phrases that carry tone, attitude, and meaning way beyond the literal words. We're going to cover "chunking", "discourse markers", and the hidden layer of communication that controls tone, intention, and flow.
Don't Make This Mistake Anymore + How Innovative Ideas Arise
Episode TranscriptI started teaching again and I noticed a common mistake that people make regardless of level. I think it's because it feels like it's just a minor detail, but minor or not, I don't want you to make this mistake anymore. + We read a short article about an interesting topic that happens to be packed full of useful vocabulary, so get ready to level up.
VOCAB BOOST: Roomba Hacking, Lodged Bombs & Chinese Malfoy
Three bizarre news stories from around the world that are sure to give us a bunch of new vocabulary. A man who accidentally hacked into 7000 robot vacuums, a man who introduced a WW1 era bomb into his body, and Draco Malfoy goes viral in China. I swear I didn't make any of these up. Controlling 7000 robotsFrenchman with lodged projectileMalfoy viral in China
Things Native Speakers Say
CLASSES I have a list of stuff that I keep adding to, of words, expressions, phrases, etc that I want to talk about on the show. This episode is me going through this list and telling you all about how to use them, the nuances behind each one, and giving you ways in which you can incorporate them into your day-to-day with practical examples.
ARCHIVE: The Crazy World of Sound
GROUP SESSIONSI LOVE THIS EPISODE. It's really strange to hear myself like this. This was one of the first every episodes of English with Dane and you can definitely tell. I was listening to old episodes, to see if I noticed much of a difference, and wow. It feels like a totally different person. This episode talks about stuff that we don't really consider in our day-to-day but that I fi
Today in History, Strange News & Listener Questions
TRANSCRIPT (follow along while you listen)A fun, varied little mix. We're starting off with the first Human vs Machine chess duel (1996), followed by the story of a family that tried to scam a restaurant in Sydney by putting armpit hair in their food, and then we're finishing off with questions from listeners who are understandably looking for advice. A bunch of great vocabulary and expr
Bad Bunny's Halftime History Lesson ( Vocab BOOST )
TRANSCRIPTGet ready to learn a bunch of great vocabulary while analysing the importance of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show. We're going to read an article that features not only a review, but also provides the cultural context necessary to really grasp what we watched.
Help Your Kids Learn English with Video Games (SERIOUSLY)
TRANSCRIPTWhat if there was a tool that could help your kids improve their English in a way they ACTUALLY like, while also allowing you the chance to connect with them? What if this tool also helped their critical thinking, problem solving and spatial-motor skills? What if I told you that this tool was video games?Before you dismiss this as a gimmick (a flashy or clever trick) let me try to remove
The U.S is Unraveling (Advanced)
Advanced Listening Practice - EPISODE TRANSCRIPTA New York Times article read-along about the ongoing clashes between ICE agents and the people of Minneapolis. You'll find that this episode is a bit more demanding than others I've put out in the past, in that it features more complex sentence structures and trickier vocabulary. I want this to be a test of your listening and general compr
World News: Tragedy in Spain
Some tragic news regarding a high-speed train accident in Spain.At around 19:30 on Sunday 18th, a high-speed train derailed and crashed into another oncoming train. At the time of recording, at least 39 people have lost their lives, with dozens more in critical condition. On this episode, we read the news story surrounding the events that took place, in order to gain further insight into what happ
Sports Metaphors for Work
We are OBSESSED with sports metaphors. I think it's because in the U.S sport have become a religion, and the corporate culture that they have exported mirrors this. Anywhere you look you find things like "the final stretch", "a heavy hitter" "out of left field", but do you know how to use them, or even for where they come from? This episode is a guide on how to u
My Biggest Lesson from 2025
I thought it would be cool to share this with you. I've been on a journey the last few years, and this past year (2025) was really the year it all clicked (or made sense). This is a bit of a personal episode, but hopefully that wont deter you from listening to it. There's some great vocab in there as always, and a challenge for you at the end of the episode. WARNING: you're going to
How We Sabotage Our Lives (Part 2)
Here's part two of this article read along, that features what are probably the two most important ways in which we sabotage ourselves. Thinking of the WHOLE instead of the next part, and also lying to ourselves with what it is we actually want. This article has really helped me to reevaluate things in my life and I hope it does the same for you.
How We Sabotage Our Lives (Article Read-Along)
This article I came across had a refreshing perspective on the psychology behind how we stop ourselves from reaching our goals and how we kid ourselves (cómo nos engañamos) when it comes to actually changing things in our lives. With New Year's resolutions around the corner, what better time to reflect on how we're holding ourselves back. I thought it was a fun article to read together
Underrated SERIES to Perfect Your English + The Subtitle Debate
Learning English with TV Shows is all good. But not all genres are created equal. This is a guide to the most underrated genres of shows that you might be ignoring. Yes, Friends and How I Met Your Mother are fun and stuff, but you might be sleeping on where the learning is actually happening. This episode is a wake up call for those of you whose main exposure to English is related to your TV. + Le
We Don’t Speak the Same Around Everyone
Read this article with me.We change the way we speak depending on who we're talking to. I think we can all agree on that. Some do it more than others, and some ethnicities HAVE to do it more than others, in order to try to avoid being stigmatised or stereotyped. I thought this was SUCH an interesting article about the Costs of Code-Switching and how we are impacted by it. This article focuses
Handle Meetings like a PRO
A look into some of the most common phrases and verbs you can use at work to sound like you know what you're talking about 😉. To circle back, to touch base, to sync up and more. + Dane's new immersion project right here in Madrid.
The Power of Looking Good - Conversation w/ Ruben Ramos
Conversación en inglés para practicar.This conversation features my friend and celebrity hairstylist / make up artist Ruben Ramos @theawakeningofstyleWe talk about the importance of feeling good about yourself and how that impacts how you act upon the world, if beauty standards are getting away from us a bit, if botox and other procedures are a "slipper slope", and more. Ruben's Eng
Raising Bilingual Kids (Sin tú serlo)
¿Es posible criar hijos bilingües sin aunque tú no lo seas? Pues sí. Y no lo digo yo, lo dice la ciencia. Este episodio responde a muchas preguntas que tenemos como padres sobre la educación de nuestros hijos en cuanto a la enseñanza de idiomas. ¿Se van a confundir si les exponemos al inglés desde muy pequeños? ¿Qué podemos hacer desde hoy mismo para que puedan desarrollar esta habilidad? ¿Me teng
World News: Trump vs Latinos + Young People in Crisis
Noticias en inglés para practicar. Cómo Trump esta arrinconando a los Latinos y por qué los jóvenes están tan desilusionados con todo. I hope you enjoy this type of episode, because I think it's really imporant (and interesting) to talk about these kinds of things. This isn't a political podcast, as you know, but sometimes we need to talk about the world to try to make sense of it. Tell
Secrets of a Michelin Star Chef (con Coco Montes)
Hoy hablo con mi amigo Coco Montes (@coco.montes), uno de los chefs más talentosos de España y creador de PABÚ, un restaurante que hace poco recibió su primera estrella Michelin 🌟Hablamos sobre el proceso secreto de evaluación de la guía Michelin y si realmente es como lo pintan en las pelis o en los programas de cocina. También sobre por qué ser chef puede ser una experiencia tan solitaria, qué e
Prepositions Explained (Stop Making these Mistakes)
Se podría decir que las preposiciones son una de las frustraciones más grandes para la gente. Te han enseñado mil reglas (con mil excepciones), pero pararte a pensar qué regla tienes que usar mientras vas hablando es inviable. Este episodio de English with Dane propone una manera más manejable y eficiente para lidiar con las preposiciones para que te cueste menos navegarlas .
Why Do We Believe Conspiracy Theories?
This episode is NOT about debunking (proving wrong) any particular theories. It's about understanding why some of us are susceptible to adopting these theories. Is it something inside us? Is it mostly to do (tiene que ver) with external factors? Is it about the current state of the world? This article read-along is about trying to find answers to these questions and shed light on (clarify) wh
Your Brain is Tricking You (And How to Fight Back)
After listening to this episode you'll think smarter. Guaranteed.The human brain isn't perfect. In fact, it’s lying to you every single day. In this episode, we’ll break down 5 of the most common biases (the sneaky mental shortcuts that mess with your decisions) and 3 everyday fallacies (the bad arguments we fall for without realizing). From thinking everyone is staring at you, to finish
Vocabulary Boost 2 (Strange News)
¡PRIMER EPISODIO EN VIDEO! 😲Three news stories, and a bunch of new words/phrases for you to start using. An influencer on a plane doing something really unhygienic, rumours about White House staff, and a man with an unconventional bond to his alligator. @englishwithdane on socials
The Fastest Way to Sounding Natural
What does it mean to sound natural? Is it something we can practice? (YES). This episode is a guide on how to make your English flow, and help you achieve the ultimate goal: to sound more like you. It turns out (resulta que) there's something you can start doing today that will give you the fastest results. This episode is about exactly that. [TRANSCRIPT]@englishwithdane
Mastering Pronunciation (Vowel Sounds)
If you haven't grown up speaking English, you might have a difficult time making some of these vowel sounds. This episode is all about helping you feel more comfortable with those "in-between" sounds that seem to escape us at times. A step by step guide for how to really internalise these sounds and apply them right away.Transcript
Recreating Immersion at Home (for Free)
For most people, moving to an English-speaking country for a few months isn't really a possibility. This episode is the antidote to that malady (illness). We'll cover what changes you can make right now in your life that will mimic/copy the benefits that you get from a full language immersion. From small like changing your devices to bigger things like your very own conversation buddy, t
Vocabulary Boost #1
A man gets stuck behind a waterfall for two days while out with his friends, which means we get a bunch of new vocabulary + Some thoughts on why English is tailor made (hecho a medida) for humans and the origins of phrasal verbs. Follow along with the [transcript]@englishwithdaneInstagram / TikToK / YouTube
Mastering Conversations
Conversations are about connection and this episode is dedicated to help you connect. We get into what makes a great conversation great, how you can tweak (slightly change) your approach to follow-up questions, how to be more likeable, and more. New vocab too, of course.Follow along by reading the transcript while you listen.@englishwithdane on Instagram / TikTokEpisodes will now also come out on
How to Convince People
I read this article about why facts don't change our minds and it gave me a lot to think about. What views am I holding that I haven't really thought through? How can I communicate my frustrations with certain ideas/beliefs in a heated argument in a way that makes people actually listen? Can we even change people's opinions? Oh, and there's some cool new vocabulary in there tha
The Worst Accents in Movies
Are we laughing at actors/actresses failing at accents? Yup. Ranking the 5 most appalling attempts at accents in Hollywood . But this episode isn't just making fun of actors, it's a bout understanding why accents mean so much to us, what they reveal and how we are slaves to our evolutionary traits. Transcript
The DARKEST Expression in English (Read-Along)
The story behind the dark origin of "Don't drink the Kool-Aid".In the 1950s a preacher named Jim Jones starts a cult in Indiana. He envisions a multiracial, tight-knit* community where everyone succeeds. Sounds good, right? Well, in theory. Things take a turn for the worse and the man who once preached equality and respect suddenly thinks he's the voice of God, and he must be w
10 Ways to Disagree (Respectfully)
En algún momento vas a tener que decirle a alguien que no estás de acuerdo. Eso es así. Este episodio te da las herramientas que necesitas para poder hacerlo sin faltar el respeto, de manera profesional y además sonando a que controlas de inglés. No sé qué más quieres.Episode TRANSCRIPTFollow me on IG and TikTok
The impact of English on your brain
TranscriptI bring good news. It turns out that learning a second language is actually doing much more for you than you think. Sure, the communication stuff is great, but were you aware that it's also protecting your brain against potential future ailments, while also allowing you to have more neuroplasticity (the rewiring of your brain) and more cognitive computing? ALSO, stuff on the correla
English Makes No Sense
TRANSCRIPTA veces no me creo que el inglés sea un idioma real. Tiene reglas invisibles, expresiones que no tienen ningún p*to sentido, sustantivos que se convierten en verbos y verbos que se vuelven sustantivos. ¿Hay reglas, o estamos improvisando todos? En este episodio vemos por qué el inglés puede parecer tan caótico y cómo podemos navegarlo. IG @englishwithdane TT @englishwithdane
The Sugar Conspiracy [Article Read]
Here's the link to the article to read along while you listen.It's not all podcasts and movies and tv series when it comes to staying sharp. Don't forget to branch out (buen phrasal verb) and try things you might not usually do. Reading an article while on your coffee break, or on the bus on the way to see a friend is a great way to keep practicing while learning new things. Let me
My Secret List (Vocab & Expressions)
Vamos a cambiar un poco las cosas porque siento que últimamente he estado predicando demasiado. Tengo unos segmentos nuevos para ti: Behind the Headline, Lost in Translation y La lista de Dane. Cuéntame qué te parece este episodio en los comentarios. Let's go!@englishwithdane on Instagram and TikTok
The intermediate TRAP
Esto no puede ser. ¿Por qué todo el mundo es “intermediate?” Si sientes que estás estancad@ y que nunca vas a salir del “intermediate”, tengo buenas noticias: Puede que ya no seas intermediate. Ahora te lo tienes que creer. En este episodio vemos por qué tanta gente se considera intermediate, y si tiene realmente que ver con habilidad o si es algo social. También te cuento como salir del “Intermed
Train you ear (Accent Challenge)
Un episodio para entrenar el oído.¿Por qué hay acentos en inglés que cuestan más a los hispanohablantes? ¿Deberías elegir entre acento americano o británico cuando estás aprendiendo inglés? + Un TEST para ponerte a prueba, entrenar el oído y subir de nivel.Follow me on IG/TT@englishwithdane
How to Practice English with Series
¿Puedes mejorar tu ingles viendo series? Sí. Pero hay que hacerlo bien. No vale con solo ponerte la tele y ver tus series favoritas. En este episodio de English with Dane te cuento el método que mejor funciona (según la ciencia) para que esas horas de televisión te sirvan de verdad.
Vocabulary BOOST (Strange News from around the world)
Una colección de noticias bizarras de las cuales vamos a extraer un montón de palabras nuevas para tu vocabulario. Un "YouTuber" que fue detenido en la india por colarse a una isla prohibida, una pasta de dientes con sabor a pollo frito y una mujer que intenta asaltar a los pilotos por llegar tarde. Locura total. Pero eso no significa que no podamos aprender alguna que otra cosa.Follow m
English Levels are fake
El sistema de niveles (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) no se creó para ayudarte a aprender. Se creó para compararte y para encasillarte y para hacerte creer que aprender un idioma es un proceso lineal y nítido. Esto no es verdad y hasta me parece peligroso. Ahora usamos estos niveles como parte de nuestra identidad "pues yo soy un b1", cuando en realidad dicen muy poco de nuestra capacidad de co
How to think in English (5 STEPS)
Oye, si ya estás cansado de traducir y quieres empezar a pensar en inglés de una vez, este episodio es para ti. Para llegar a ser "fluent", tienes que dejar de darle vueltas al español en tu cabeza e intentar pensar como un "native speaker". En este episodio de English with Dane, te voy a dar unos trucos para que lo consigas, sin excusas y sin importar si eres un novato o ya ll
How to sound more professional (según la ciencia)
One of the most useful episodes of English with Dane. I've been researching what it means to sound "more professional" and I have summarised it for you to be able develop better habits right away. I made a list of great compound adjectives for you to sound better right away, but there's also some scientific research about pauses, intonation and overall competency that I think y
The BEST WAY to improve your English (NO ES CLICKBAIT)
This episode is my answer to the most-searched question on Google about learning English. I'm not going to give you miracle advice (because that doesn't exist) but I will give you my take (or opinion) on the best thing you can do moving forward. It’s free, and it’s something you can start doing today: A shift in perspective that will help you be more consistent and more efficient. I hope
Your Accent Doesn't Matter
La obsesión con tener un “buen acento” le revienta la cabeza a muchísima gente que está aprendiendo inglés. Los que ya hablan bien quieren sonar como nativos, y los que están empezando ni abren la boca porque creen que su acento da pena. Spoiler: no necesitas sonar como nadie más para comunicarte. Da igual en qué punto estés, este episodio es la sacudida que necesitas (con amor).Follow me on Insta
How to Practice English with Movies - A Conversation w/ Cara
Movies are one of the best ways to practice English in a fun and effective way if you know how. This episode is a conversation with Cara Leopold who hosts a movie club where students can take advantage of this resource. We talk about how to choose the right movies, what the benefits of practicing with movies are and we also go into some of our all-time favorites.
Why is English the GLOBAL LANGUAGE?
There are several reasons why English is the global language, and in this episode I try my best to talk about them and gain some perspective. As always, there will be new vocabulary in this episode, but it's mostly a deep dive into an interesting topic. Let me know what you think!
It's OK to be BAD - A Conversation w/ ANDY
The learning process, self-love, and our problems with social media. This conversation has a little bit of everything. The goal of this was to give you some useful advice from a different perspective that you can implement right now to achieve your goals. Check out Andy on Instagram and TikTok
VOCABULARY BOOST - Naked Spaniards & Cringey CEOs - VOCABULARY PARTY
NEW VOCABULARY ALERT! Strange News: A guy in Valencia who walks around naked wins in court, and a tech CEO makes a cringey mistake. Learn new vocabulary while laughing a bit at crazy stuff that happens around the world
Why is English Difficult? (PRONUNCIATION)
The first episode of Why is English Difficult, a series that will come out every few weeks. This episode deals with vowel sounds, differences between Spanish and English and the beauty of the SCHWA sound.Follow me on Instagram / TikTok
Today in History - 911
Call 911! Today's episode is about the emergency service 911 and how it started. Well, it's about vocabulary, like most of these "today in history" episodes. So, I'll be reading through the origins of 911 and the sharing some fun facts. Follow me on IG and TikTok
How to Talk About TV SERIES in English
A lot of you wanted me to put out an episode about TV Series, and I thought this was a useful way of doing exactly that. We talk about TV Series so much, that I thought a practical guide to how to do that was more useful than some random recommendations. As always, let me know what you think! Follow me on Instagram and Tiktok
USEFUL ADJECTIVES to Describe People
Do you ever want to describe someone but your vocabulary feels limited? Do you call everyone "nice"? Get more SPECIFIC with these useful adjectives to describe people. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok
Vocabulary BOOST - (H-BOMB in Spain)
Reading articles is one of the best ways to improve your vocabulary in English. That's why this episode is an article read-along. We'll look over the article together and as always extract some good vocabulary at the end with a vocabulary check.Follow me on Instagram / TikTok
7 EXPRESSIONS & SAYINGS you can use TODAY
After watching a bunch of movies over the Christmas break, I created a list of expressions and sayings that I thought you'd like. I chose ones that you would be able to use today without too much practice, so let me know if they are useful. Also, I looked into (investigué) where some of these expressions and sayings come from and some origins are pretty interesting. I hope you enjoy this epis
Speak MORE so People Like You More? Article Read + NEW VOCABULARY
I read an article about first impressions and how people are perceived depending on how much they speak, so in this episode we'll read through it, explore these ideas and as always, pick up some new vocabulary along the way. Let's do it.Follow me on Instagram and TikTok
Common Mistakes in English (Pronunciation & Grammar)
Here's a quick episode to make sure you're not making these common mistakes in English. If you DO make any of these mistakes, then from now on, YOU DON'T. Y ya está. No excuses. So, check out the episode and tell me if you thought it was useful.Follow me on Instagram & TikTok
A Conversation in English with NESH (Live and Speak English)
This was a fun episode, because we are joined by Nesh from LiveAndSpeakEnglish. We talked about a bunch of different topics, and she gave me some great insights into how she views the process of language learning. She also shares tips, stories and general advice for people who are trying to improve at any language. Follow Nesh on Instagram and TikTok
Phrasal Verbs with OFF & Today in History
In this episode, we'll take a look at the phrasal verbs put off, pay off, call off, back off, doze off and go off. Plus, we'll also take a look back in history to learn about the accidental development of X-Rays. Oh! and as always, there's a bunch of vocabulary in there too. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - Creepy story in English + Vocabulary
This is a special Halloween episode of English with Dane. What does that mean? Well, I read a creepy story online the other day and thought it would be a cool thing to do given the date this comes out. It's not just a creepy story. It's actually all about the vocabulary check too. A bunch of new words for you in this episode, so check it out and tell me what you think. Follow me on Insta
Is it possible to speak like a NATIVE SPEAKER?
This episode of English with Dane is about something I think a lot of people need to hear. It's a topic that always seems to come up in different ways and so I wanted to share my thoughts on it. It's the idea of speaking like a native speaker. I think a lot of people have this as a goal when learning/practicing English and I'm not sure if is a healthy one. Are you setting yourself u
VOCAB BOOST - Today in History
Before you listen, you should know that this is a particularly creepy episode of English with Dane. It's about a moment in history that took place in Nebraska in 1983. Spoiler alert: it's about a killer. I thought I would bring back our Today in History segment because these stories always seem to provide great new vocabulary to add to your arsenal. Plus, I think it's really cool to
Confusing Words & Common Mistakes
Hey! This episode of English with Dane is about a couple of different things. First, we'll talk about words that sound the same but look different (homophones) and words that look the same but sound different (homographs). Then, we'll cover a mistake a lot of English speakers make (and maybe you too) as well as taking a look at a phrasal verb you might not be using. As always, there will
Listening Challenge & Strange News
I'm back! I'm back from my summer break and I feel recharged. In this episode, we'll read a fantastic Strange News headline, learn some new vocabulary words and then see how well you do in the first ever Speed Up challenge (please let me know if this is fun/useful for you). Here's the full Guardian story
How many words do you need to know?
How many words do you need to know to understand a language? Many students have asked me this and I'm sure it's also a question you have asked yourself at times. This episode is an answer to that question. I found an article by the BBC that I think is very interesting and that answers this question pretty well, so I thought I would share. It turns out that (resulta que) if we know the 8
Vocabulary BOOST + Strange News
3 news stories and a bunch of new vocabulary for you. Let's find out what's been happening in the world while adding new vocabulary words to your arsenal. First story (Gel for hearts)Second story (Internet Explorer)Third story (Zebra guy)
Useful Idioms & Expressions
This episode is about useful idioms and expressions. I've made a list of some of the ones I use the most and I've made a selection from said list. I guarantee these are natural-sounding, easy-to-use idioms and I want you to start throwing them into conversations as soon as possible. I know I haven't posted an episode in a while, but now I'm back and with a vengance! So get read
Music and our Brains
This episode of English with Dane is a read-along, which means I found an interesting article, and we're going to read it together. We'll come across (nos encontraremos con) a bunch of useful, new vocabulary and you'll also improve your comprehension in general. I love this type of episode because it gives us the chance to learn about interesting things outside of the sphere of Engl
5 Practical Phrasal Verbs with IN
Phrasal verbs are a great way to become more fluent in English but people often shy away (phrasal verb alert) from learning them because they can be frustrating. I think the reason for this frustration is the fact they learn long lists of phrasal verbs that are often out of context, and therefore difficult to remember and even more difficult to use efficiently. That's why in this episode of E
A Conversation with Sam "Bruscavic"
This is a special episode because I had a chance to sit down and have a chat with my new friend Sam. We shared our perspectives on a bunch of different things related to English-learning like the idea of levels, what is missing from traditional teaching, our unique approaches and motivations, and much more stuff. I know it's a bit of a long one, but I honestly think there is a lot to get from
Pronunciation mistakes you can avoid
PRONUNCIATION TIME! I know I usually preach that pronunciation isn't super important past a certain point, but that doesn't mean you can't improve it! In this episode of English with Dane I go over (repaso) a few problematic words that continue to come up, and I also talk about long and short vowels and how we can use them to our advantage. As always, I'll include tips and tric
Say vs Tell - Idioms and Collocations
I'm back! Today's episode is about SAY vs TELL, a topic that has been haunting English learners for years. It's not as simple as you might think, but it's also pretty easy once you get it. In this episode of English with Dane, we'll go over the difference between these two verbs while also checking out some collocations as well as some idioms you can start using today, all
Mario Marzo
Here's a conversation I recorded with my friend Mario Marzo while we were in Tenerife. We talk about the role of confidence in language-learning, his experience as a non-native speaker growing up and how his approach to learning a new language has paid off. We also talk about more stuff too, so listen to the episode and find out. I met Mario towards the end of summer and we hit it off (that&a
Sound more natural with these verbs
Here are some verbs that came up recently in my life that I wrote down to share with you. I thought these were great candidates to add to your arsenal and I've never talked about them before so here they are. As always, don't stress out about learning all of them, it's important to be aware of them and to recognize when you can use them. So, check out this episode and let me know wh
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