Learn English Podcast

• Learn English with History: The Navajo Code Talkers of World War II

  🌎 In this episode of The Learn English Podcast, you’ll learn English through one of the most amazing true stories from World War II — the story of the Navajo Code Talkers. These brave Native American soldiers created a secret code using the Navajo language, which helped the United States win important battles. You’ll hear how their unique culture and difficult language became one of the most powerful weapons of the war.As we celebrate Veterans Day in the United States, this episode honors the men who served their country with courage and intelligence. You’ll learn about the Navajo Nation, where they came from, and how their language — which was almost lost — became a tool to protect American soldiers. While you listen, you’ll improve your listening comprehension, expand your English vocabulary, and discover new expressions in context. You’ll also hear examples from real Navajo speakers and clips from interviews with surviving Code Talkers. By the end of this episode, you’ll not only understand how the Navajo Code Talkers helped change the course of history, but also learn important English words and phrases connected to war, culture, and communication. So, get ready to listen, learn, and be inspired by this powerful story of language and bravery.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodPhrasal Verb episode: https://youtu.be/vxZnA20kX2U📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc🔗Previous Veterans Day Episodes: https://youtu.be/vUcB0LXShtc https://youtu.be/Z9pB7dJhC9A📜 SOURCES:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WSzOQXmlMrCqczp8B_cdt7X9jeMtj015XVkVe2en-MY/edit?usp=sharing📝 Vocabulary list:1) Tribe – A group of people, often Indigenous, who share the same culture, language, and traditions. 2) Native American – The Indigenous peoples who lived in North America before European settlers arrived.3) Indigenous – The original people or things that come from a specific place.4) Secretive – Keeping information hidden from others.5) Boarding school – A school where students live as well as study.6) Revitalize – To bring new life, energy, or strength to something that was weak or dying.7) Crack a code – To figure out or understand a secret message or system.8) Decipher – To understand or translate a code or unclear message.9) Layered – Having more than one level or meaning.10) Declassified – No longer kept secret by the government.

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• How to Talk About Going to the Doctor in English

  🩺Learn English with real-life medical vocabulary! In this episode, we help you expand your English vocabulary related to health and medicine. You will learn how to talk about doctors, checkups, and appointments in the United States. Understand the difference between a primary care physician, specialist, and pediatrician and use these words confidently in conversation.We also explain important insurance terms, copays, referrals, and authorizations, so you can understand your medical paperwork and communicate clearly with healthcare professionals. Learn how to use phrases like follow up, labs, and wellness exam in everyday conversations. With clear examples, explanations, and real-life situations, learning medical English becomes practical and easy.This episode is perfect for intermediate and advanced English learners who want practical vocabulary for daily life. After listening, you will feel more confident talking about medical topics in English, whether you are visiting a doctor or helping a friend understand the U.S. healthcare system. Follow along to improve your English, learn key health-related phrases, and feel confident visiting a doctor in the United States.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list:1) Physician – A formal term for a doctor, especially in a medical context.2) Primary care physician (PCP) – A doctor you see regularly for general health checkups.3) Specialist – A doctor who focuses on a specific area of medicine.4) Checkup – A routine visit to a doctor to make sure you are healthy.5) Blood draw – When blood is taken for medical tests.6) Labs – Short for laboratory tests, often involving blood, urine, or other samples.7) Family medicine doctor – A primary care doctor who treats patients of all ages.8) Internal medicine doctor – A primary care doctor who treats only adult.9) Pediatrician – A doctor who treats children and teenagers under 18.10) Follow up – To return to a doctor for continued care after an appointment or treatment.11) Copay – The money a patient pays for a medical service in addition to what insurance covers.12) Chronic condition – A long-term health problem, like diabetes or high blood pressure.

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• Learn English with the True Story of the Donner Party

  🕯️ In this episode of The Learn English Podcast, we explore a true story that sounds like a horror movie — but really happened. As Halloween approaches, we dive into one of the most shocking events in American history: the Donner Party. This tale of survival, courage, and human endurance is perfect for English learners who want to improve their listening skills and expand their vocabulary in a real-life context.The Donner Party was a group of settlers traveling to California in the 1840s. They faced extreme challenges on their journey, including harsh weather, dangerous terrain, and difficult decisions. You’ll learn why they took a risky shortcut, how they became trapped in the mountains, and the survival choices they had to make during a freezing winter.While hearing this gripping story, you’ll practice listening to natural English, learn key vocabulary about survival and historical events, and understand expressions used to describe extreme situations. Words like determination, hardship, tragedy, and courage will help you speak and understand English more confidently.If you love history and want to expand your English at a B2 level, this episode is an excellent resource. By the end, you’ll know the full story of the Donner Party and why it remains one of America’s most dramatic and fascinating historical events. Tune in and learn English naturally through real history!🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodPhrasal Verb episode: https://youtu.be/vxZnA20kX2U📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msuscSource🔗:The Donner PartyCalifornia Trail CenterPBS documentary📝 Vocabulary list:1) Set the stage – To explain background information so the listener understands what happens next.2) Manifest Destiny – A belief in the 1800s that Americans were chosen by God to expand across the continent.3) Manifest (something) – To make something real by believing strongly that it will happen.4) Optimistic – Believing that good things will happen; positive about the future.5) Settlers – People who move to a new place to live and build a community.6) Wagon train – A group of wagons traveling together across long distances in the past.7) Crucial – Extremely important; necessary for success.8) Desperate – Feeling hopeless or ready to do anything to survive or solve a problem.9) Perish – To die, especially in a tragic or natural way.10) Weep – To cry because you are sad or emotional.11) Frail – Weak or easily broken, often used to describe someone who is very thin or sick.

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• Improve Your English by Watching These Halloween Shows and Movies

  📺 Get into the Halloween spirit while improving your English! In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we explore the best TV shows and movies for Halloween. October 31st is the perfect time to learn new vocabulary, practice listening, and enjoy spooky entertainment. Watching English-language shows and movies is one of the most fun and effective ways to improve your listening skills and expand your vocabulary. We focus on shows and movies set in high school with mysterious or supernatural themes. Our recommendations are organized into three categories: light and campy, suspenseful and slightly creepy, and truly scary horror films. Start with fun, easy-to-watch series like Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, then move to suspenseful stories, and finally explore our scariest horror picks. Watching TV and movies gives you natural English “input,” helping you learn words, phrases, and grammar the way native speakers use them. By following along with these Halloween-themed shows and films, you’ll improve your listening comprehension, learn real-life vocabulary, and have fun with spooky stories at the same time.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387🔗Streaming site: https://www.streamwithvpn.com/Previous Episode Halloween📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list:1) Spooky – a little bit scary, often in a fun or mysterious way.2) Input hypothesis – the idea that language improves through listening and reading a lot in that language.3) Campy – funny or exaggerated in a silly or over-the-top way.4) Paranormal – related to things that cannot be explained by science, like ghosts or magic.5) Supernatural – something beyond the natural world, like magic or monsters.6) Suspenseful – making you feel nervous or excited because you don’t know what will happen next.7) Creepy – making you feel uncomfortable or afraid in a strange way.8) Unnerving – making you feel nervous, uncomfortable, or a little scared.9) Cliffhanger – an ending that leaves you in suspense, wanting to know what happens next.10) Witchcraft – the practice of magic, often connected with witches11) Post-apocalyptic – describing a world after a major disaster or the end of civilization.12) Binge-watch – to watch many episodes of a show one after another without stopping.

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• English Accent Reduction and the Dark L Sound

  🗣️ Do you struggle with pronouncing certain English words? In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we focus on one of the trickiest sounds in English — the dark L. Many learners find this sound challenging, and even some native speakers are not fully aware of it!We explain what the dark L is, why it’s difficult, and how it differs from the more familiar light L sound. You’ll learn the correct tongue, mouth, and jaw positions to make the dark L clearly and naturally. With examples from real words like ball, full, milk, and world, you can practice at home and improve your pronunciation step by step.We also cover useful pronunciation rules: when the dark L appears at the end of a word, before a consonant, or in an unstressed syllable (like in people or subtle). Recognizing these patterns will help you hear and speak English more naturally, boost your listening skills, and make it easier to learn new words.Don’t miss this episode if you want to improve your English pronunciation, sound more like a native speaker, and take your speaking skills to the next level. Perfect for learners who want clear, confident, and natural English pronunciation.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc 🔗Pronunciation Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFdt-dHCmwVht9nDH7vgD9F_Cgmijpp48📝 Vocabulary list:1) Unique – One of a kind; unlike anything else.2) Stress – The emphasis placed on a certain part of a word or sentence.3) Syllable – A unit of sound in a word, often containing a vowel.4) Hard palate – The hard area on the roof of your mouth just behind your front teeth.5) Clear (or light) L sound – The “L” sound made at the beginning of words, such as light or love.6) Dark L sound – The “L” sound made at the end of words, such as ball or full, where the tongue curls back.7) Opposite – Completely different from something else.8) Unstressed – A syllable or part of a word that is not emphasized when spoken.9) Accent reduction - The process of changing one's pronunciation to sound closer to a specific, desired accent.10) To aim for - To intend or try to achieve something.

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