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by Dane Rivarola
Hey, I'm Dane. I grew up bilingual and after 15 years of teaching and working with English learners, I've realized that true fluency comes from understanding how the language fits into real life. I created English with Dane to give Spanish speakers a calm approach to becoming fluent through practical conversations about language, culture, TV and current events. No stress, just English that makes sense and gets easier to use over time.
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- Jun 10, 202618 min
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 cure for constipation involving a live eel. Along the way, you’ll learn expressions like pull a U-...
- May 20, 202620 min
A Guide to Clear Thinking (Read-Along)
Send us Fan Mail 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.
- May 12, 202629 min
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 idea of how we can navigate it. + We'll explore how the idea of "The American Dream" really became so widesp...
- Apr 28, 202616 min
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 really refine what you say and how it is recieved.
- Apr 22, 202616 min
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.
- Apr 14, 202617 min
Don't Make This Mistake Anymore + How Innovative Ideas Arise
I 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're going to read a short article about an interesting topic that happens to be packed full of useful vocabulary, so, get ready to level up. Try Spoken for FREE
- Mar 11, 202620 min
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 robots Frenchman with lodged projectile Malfoy viral in China Try Spoken for FREE
- Mar 3, 202619 min
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. Try Spoken for FREE
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About English with Dane
Hey, I'm Dane. I grew up bilingual and after 15 years of teaching and working with English learners, I've realized that true fluency comes from understanding how the language fits into real life. I created English with Dane to give Spanish speakers a calm approach to becoming fluent through practical conversations about language, culture, TV and current events. No stress, just English that makes sense and gets easier to use over time.
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