
Ep.#10: A little history on why Americans like 'stuff'
2022-11-19 | 7 min.
In the last episode, we talked about consumerism and materialism in the USA. In this episode, I'll give a little history on why this obsession with "stuff" exists."

Ep.#9: How much money do US Citizens spend?
2022-11-01 | 11 min.
In this episode, we talk about spending habits of US citizens and if the “consumerist” stereotype is accurate. Be sure to grab the transcripts and episode study guide (which includes a listening comprehension quiz, a list of key vocabulary/expressions with added examples, and a vocab in context quiz!) by joining my Kofi community here: http://ko-fi.com/yesandenglish/tiers

Ep.#8: This is Halloween, Halloween, Halloween!
2022-10-15 | 10 min.
In this episode, we discuss the origins of Halloween, and why it’s such a popular holiday here in the USA. Be sure to grab the transcripts and episode study guide (which includes a listening comprehension quiz, a list of key vocabulary/expressions with added examples, and a vocab in context quiz!) by joining my Kofi community here: http://ko-fi.com/yesandenglish/tiers

Ep.#7: America's Biggest Fear
2022-10-01 | 10 min.
In honor of the month of Halloween, this episode is all about fears! In it, I will tell you what the average America's biggest fear is - do you think you can guess what it is? ;) Be sure to grab the transcripts and episode study guide (which includes a listening comprehension quiz, a list of key vocabulary/expressions with added examples, and a vocab in context quiz!) by joining my Kofi community here: http://ko-fi.com/yesandenglish/tiers Link to research: https://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/research-centers/babbie-center/_files/Babbie%20center%20fear2021/blogpost-americas-top-fears-2020_-21-final.pdf

Ep.#6: No more phone calls!
2022-9-15 | 9 min.
In this episode, we discuss why young Americans dislike making and taking phone calls. If you're interested in accessing the transcripts to this episode and others, as well as a study guide that includes a listening comprehension quiz, extra key vocabulary examples and other language exercises, check out my community: http://ko-fi.com/yesandenglish/tiers



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