
FYI - For Your Inglés
Alberto Alonso
237 episodes listed below
English lessons through everything under the sun.
The gist
FYI - For Your Inglés turns English learning into a weekly tour of concrete subjects, from hospitals and homes to the Grand Canyon and the circus. Its lessons pair vocabulary, pronunciation, phrasal verbs, cultural references, and Spanish comparisons with a playful classroom rhythm.
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About FYI - For Your Inglés
FYI - For Your Inglés is an English learning show built around curiosity. Instead of staying inside a narrow grammar syllabus, it treats almost any subject as a doorway into vocabulary, pronunciation, idioms, and cultural context. Hospitals become a lesson in medical language, from ambulances and surgery to scrubs and clean bills of health. The same episode also reaches into ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Persia, religion, medicine, and the way healthcare workers are often idealized. That range is typical. Easter brings spring imagery, allergy vocabulary, family food, and comic references to bunnies and Bugs Bunny. The circus supplies performance language, alliteration, spectacle, acrobats, trapeze artists, lion tamers, and daredevils. Home becomes a practical cluster of expressions around shelter, comfort, daily routines, and phrases such as make yourself at home. The Grand Canyon episode leans into geography, scale, wildlife, activities, and the language of awe. Season 7 narrows the focus in a useful way. It moves from broad topics toward common English verbs, including run, ask, hear, and listen. Those verb episodes are especially practical because they catch patterns learners often miss. Ask around, a big ask, and that's a tall order are treated as living expressions rather than isolated dictionary entries. Hear and listen are separated carefully, with strong emphasis on the preposition in listen to. The show repeatedly uses Spanish as a teaching bridge, making it especially helpful for Spanish-speaking students who want natural English phrasing. Its register is bright, fast, and performative. There are puns, quick jokes, pop-culture nods, and classroom corrections delivered with momentum. The teaching still stays concrete. Vocabulary is tied to scenes, habits, places, and phrases that learners can remember. FYI - For Your Inglés suits curious English learners who want breadth, repetition, and personality in the same lesson.
Made for: Curious English learners, especially Spanish speakers, who want vocabulary, pronunciation, idioms, and common verbs taught through memorable topics. It fits students who like animated explanations, cultural references, and practical corrections.
What sets it apart: The show turns broad subjects and everyday verbs into English lessons without losing the feel of a lively classroom. Its Spanish comparisons, pronunciation fixes, wordplay, and topic variety give learners context instead of bare memorization.
In their own words
Hello, English explorers! Welcome to FYI (For Your Inglés)! You'll learn so much more than just English in this weekly show. We delve into a wide range of fascinating topics. No topic is too tough to tackle: jeans, dogs, sneakers, Central Park, wine, Area 51, essential verbs, and etc. Send me suggestions for topics you'd like to hear about in future episodes. I'd love to hear from you. My aim is to educate, enlighten, and entertain you, all at the same time. Have fun while learning about spectacular stuff in English! For exclusive bonus content in our curious community check o...
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EP2. MILKY WAY - FOOTBALL
Jul 10, 2026·26m - 2
EP1. MILKY WAY - SWIMMING
Jul 3, 2026·26m - 3
Camping
Jul 1, 2026·29m - 4
Bread
Jun 29, 2026·25m - 5
Time
Jun 26, 2026·26m - 6
Universities
Jun 24, 2026·26m - 7
Hedy Lamarr
Jun 22, 2026·27m - 8
Sesame Street
Jun 19, 2026·24m - 9
Gardens
Jun 17, 2026·25m - 10
Tennis
Jun 15, 2026·26m - 11
Lego
Jun 12, 2026·24m - 12
NYC Subway
Jun 10, 2026·27m - 13
Star Wars
Jun 8, 2026·31m - 14
Bees
Jun 5, 2026·25m - 15
Museum Mile NYC
Jun 3, 2026·21m - 16
7 Wonders
Jun 1, 2026·25m - 17
Entrepreneurship (with Fran Monaj)
May 29, 2026·30m - 18
Bikes
May 27, 2026·28m - 19
The Roman Empire
May 25, 2026·22m - 20
The Simpsons
May 22, 2026·25m - 21
Death
May 20, 2026·26m - 22
Classic Games
May 18, 2026·29m - 23
Common Mistakes
May 15, 2026·24m - 24
Chocolate
Apr 29, 2026·24m - 25
Pirates
Apr 27, 2026·20m - 26
Malls
Apr 24, 2026·24m - 27
Mountains
Hidden gemFYI - For Your Inglés uses mountains to teach English pronunciation, vocabulary, homophones, idioms, and geographic terms.
Apr 22, 2026·25m·1 clip - 28
Steve Jobs
Apr 20, 2026·24m - 29
Brooklyn Bridge
Apr 17, 2026·24m - 30
Kellogg's
Apr 15, 2026·28m - 31
Social Media w/ Diana Morales
Apr 13, 2026·36m - 32
Vinyl
Apr 8, 2026·24m - 33
Supermarkets
Apr 6, 2026·29m - 34
Cruises
Apr 3, 2026·26m - 35
Easter
The host teaches English vocabulary related to spring and Easter while discussing seasonal topics.
Mar 27, 2026·24m - 36
Amsterdam w/ Mike Morton
Mar 25, 2026·28m - 37
Rolling Stones
Mar 23, 2026·26m - 38
The Circus
This episode explores the world of the circus, teaching English vocabulary and cultural context through a lively description.
Mar 20, 2026·25m - 39
English at Home
This episode explores the concept of 'home' through idioms and cultural references while teaching English.
Mar 18, 2026·26m - 40
Tina Turner
Mar 16, 2026·25m - 41
Trump
FYI - For Your Inglés profiles Donald Trump through political soundbites, business history, and English vocabulary such as "boisterous" and "populism." Alberto Alonso explains "Trump derangement syndrome" as a slang term linked to irrational reactions and traces the phrase back to George W.
Mar 11, 2026·28m·2 clips - 42
Drugs
Mar 9, 2026·28m - 43
to TURN
Mar 6, 2026·28m - 44
Art w/ Rob Grams
Mar 2, 2026·32m - 45
Mafia
Feb 27, 2026·29m - 46
Weapons
Feb 23, 2026·24m - 47
Grand Canyon
This episode teaches English vocabulary and cultural knowledge through a descriptive tour of the Grand Canyon.
Feb 20, 2026·28m - 48
Corporations
Feb 16, 2026·27m - 49
English in Music
Feb 13, 2026·28m - 50
to HAVE
Feb 9, 2026·26m - 51
Skyscrapers
Feb 6, 2026·25m - 52
Propaganda
Feb 2, 2026·28m - 53
Master Class - Top Study Tips - Sept. 2024
Jan 30, 2026·1h 1m - 54
to RUN
This episode introduces a new season focused on the most common English verbs, starting with a greeting and overview of the show's global audience.
Jan 28, 2026·32m - 55
to ASK
This episode teaches the verb 'ask' and its various uses, including phrasal verbs and noun forms, for English learners.
Jan 26, 2026·29m - 56
Coasters
Jan 23, 2026·35m - 57
HEAR & LISTEN
This episode explains the difference between 'hear' and 'listen to' and emphasizes the correct use of prepositions in English.
Jan 21, 2026·30m - 58
to SELL
This episode teaches multiple meanings of the verb 'sell' and clarifies the false friend 'commercial' for Spanish speakers learning English.
Jan 19, 2026·29m - 59
Extreme Sports
Jan 16, 2026·27m - 60
SPEAK & TALK
This episode teaches the nuances between the English verbs 'speak' and 'talk' as part of a series on essential verbs.
Jan 14, 2026·28m - 61
to PUT
Jan 12, 2026·31m - 62
Sleep
Jan 9, 2026·30m - 63
Master Class - Wait/Expect/Hope - Oct. 2024
Jan 7, 2026·58m - 64
to GIVE
Jan 5, 2026·31m - 65
to MEAN
This episode explores the many meanings of the verb 'mean' and discusses the pitfalls of literal translation between English and Spanish.
Jan 2, 2026·29m - 66
Times Square
Dec 31, 2025·31m - 67
to RIDE
Dec 29, 2025·28m - 68
Bugs w/ Suzanne
The host celebrates the start of season six and introduces the first-ever guest, Suzanne, for an interview.
Dec 26, 2025·24m - 69
RISE & RAISE
Dec 24, 2025·31m - 70
Talent
Dec 19, 2025·26m - 71
to WRITE
Dec 17, 2025·31m - 72
to GET
Dec 15, 2025·30m - 73
The Bible w/ Mom
Dec 12, 2025·31m - 74
to FEEL
This episode explores the verb 'to feel' in English, covering its usage, common native speaker mistakes, phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, and pop culture references, with a test at the end.
Dec 10, 2025·31m - 75
to USE
Dec 8, 2025·29m - 76
Teeth
Dec 5, 2025·29m - 77
to CUT
Dec 3, 2025·32m - 78
LOOK, SEE, WATCH
Dec 1, 2025·29m - 79
to FALL
Nov 26, 2025·30m - 80
to WALK
Nov 24, 2025·29m - 81
Sex
Nov 21, 2025·27m - 82
to LEAVE
Nov 19, 2025·30m - 83
to SET
Nov 17, 2025·29m - 84
Milky Way
Nov 14, 2025·26m - 85
to THINK
Nov 12, 2025·30m - 86
to PLAY
Nov 10, 2025·29m - 87
English in Movies
Nov 7, 2025·26m - 88
to DRAW
May 9, 2025·31m - 89
to SIT
May 2, 2025·30m - 90
to BEAT
Apr 25, 2025·28m - 91
to TRY
Apr 18, 2025·29m - 92
DAYS of the WEEK
Apr 14, 2025·3m - 93
UNDER THE WEATHER - Idiom
Apr 7, 2025·2m - 94
Fashion
Mar 20, 2025·27m - 95
Berlin
Dec 31, 2024·26m - 96
Relationships
Dec 24, 2024·30m - 97
to COME
Dec 20, 2024·29m - 98
to TAKE
Dec 17, 2024·34m - 99
to KNOW
Dec 13, 2024·31m - 100
to GO
Dec 10, 2024·33m - 101
to READ
Dec 6, 2024·31m - 102
Master Class - Modal Verbs - Nov. 2024
Dec 1, 2024·1h 8m - 103
Crime
Nov 26, 2024·24m - 104
Fire
Nov 12, 2024·26m - 105
Tokyo
Nov 5, 2024·27m - 106
Beatles
Oct 8, 2024·28m - 107
National Parks
Sep 17, 2024·32m - 108
Diamonds
Sep 10, 2024·21m - 109
SAY & TELL
Sep 3, 2024·31m - 110
Princess Di
Aug 31, 2024·28m - 111
MAKE & DO
Aug 29, 2024·26m - 112
Dogs
Aug 26, 2024·34m - 113
to BE
Aug 20, 2024·31m - 114
Elvis
Aug 16, 2024·29m - 115
Festivals
Aug 12, 2024·26m - 116
Singapore w/ Alvaro Quesada
Aug 9, 2024·28m - 117
Beer
Aug 7, 2024·20m - 118
Hip Hop
Aug 4, 2024·25m - 119
Summer Sports
Jul 29, 2024·29m - 120
Ice Cream
Jul 18, 2024·26m - 121
Washington DC
Jul 15, 2024·25m - 122
Bikini
Jul 8, 2024·17m - 123
Fourth of July
Jul 3, 2024·24m - 124
Elon Musk
Jun 30, 2024·30m - 125
Coney Island
Jun 26, 2024·30m - 126
The Bible w/ Mom (bonus episode)
Feb 24, 2024·43m - 127
EXCITING News!! FYIers & SWNNers
Dec 26, 2023·5m - 128
Hair
Nov 24, 2023·26m - 129
Halloween
Oct 31, 2023·24m - 130
American History w/ Richard Vaughan
Oct 27, 2023·29m - 131
Amazon
Sep 8, 2023·25m - 132
Pronunciation w/ Tannia Suarez
Sep 1, 2023·28m - 133
Freddie Mercury
Jul 14, 2023·27m - 134
FYI - 1/2 MILLION Downloads with Lara
Jul 2, 2023·6m - 135
Airports
Jun 30, 2023·32m - 136
This Book is the SH!T is Thrilling!
Jun 6, 2023·7m - 137
English Parenting with Tash Pascua
May 26, 2023·32m - 138
Dance
Apr 28, 2023·28m - 139
St. Patrick w/ Fitz
Mar 17, 2023·29m - 140
Richard Vaughan Interview
Mar 10, 2023·32m - 141
Doughnuts
Mar 3, 2023·25m - 142
Valentine's Day
Feb 13, 2023·29m - 143
Radio Pt. 2 (w/ special guests)
Jan 14, 2023·24m - 144
Radio Pt. 1 (w/ special guests)
Jan 13, 2023·30m - 145
Motivation
Jan 6, 2023·25m - 146
Xmas
Dec 24, 2022·1h 6m - 147
Thanksgiving
Nov 22, 2022·26m - 148
Soccer (w/ Tommy Hay & Ruben Palomero)
Nov 19, 2022·31m - 149
FYI - Rave Reviews
Nov 13, 2022·10m - 150
Cults
Oct 28, 2022·24m - 151
Shout Outs From FYIers!
Aug 14, 2022·19m - 152
FYI Turns 2 - With Special Guest Lara
Jun 7, 2022·1m - 153
Translations (with Lola Guindal)
Jun 3, 2022·25m - 154
Weddings
May 27, 2022·28m - 155
Wine Podcast + bonus audio
May 25, 2022·41m - 156
London
May 20, 2022·27m - 157
Elephants
May 13, 2022·22m - 158
Comedy w/ Dan Feist
Apr 29, 2022·29m - 159
Jeans + bonus episode
Apr 28, 2022·41m - 160
Espionage
Apr 22, 2022·26m - 161
1/4 Million Downloads!!!
Apr 17, 2022·1m - 162
Shakespeare
Apr 15, 2022·24m - 163
Spain
Apr 8, 2022·27m - 164
English Explorers Only
Apr 6, 2022·16m - 165
Mental Health (with Mom)
Apr 1, 2022·29m - 166
Cars
Mar 25, 2022·31m - 167
Oceans
Mar 18, 2022·28m - 168
Eiffel Tower
Mar 11, 2022·28m - 169
Interview with US Ambassador Julissa Reynosso
Mar 6, 2022·19m - 170
JFK
Mar 4, 2022·26m - 171
Cooking
Feb 25, 2022·31m - 172
Business English w/ Kyle Millar
Feb 18, 2022·30m - 173
Video Games
Feb 11, 2022·23m - 174
Heavy Metal
Jan 28, 2022·25m - 175
Marilyn Monroe
Jan 21, 2022·24m - 176
Basketball
Jan 7, 2022·28m - 177
Toys
Jan 4, 2022·33m - 178
Mythology with Damian Molla
Nov 26, 2021·30m - 179
Chicago
Nov 19, 2021·26m - 180
Smartphones
Nov 12, 2021·24m - 181
Einstein
Nov 5, 2021·25m - 182
Travel
Oct 30, 2021·29m - 183
Urban Legends
Oct 29, 2021·27m - 184
Presentations
Oct 22, 2021·27m - 185
Natural Disasters
Oct 15, 2021·31m - 186
Sopranos
Oct 1, 2021·27m - 187
New Orleans
Sep 24, 2021·31m - 188
150K Downloads!!
Sep 22, 2021·1m - 189
Sharks
Sep 17, 2021·29m - 190
Fast Food
Sep 10, 2021·26m - 191
STDWYTK - Shout Out!
Sep 5, 2021·4m - 192
FYI - Area 51
Sep 3, 2021·24m - 193
Family
Jul 9, 2021·30m - 194
The Body
Jun 25, 2021·31m - 195
Grease
Jun 18, 2021·27m - 196
Aviation
Jun 11, 2021·59m - 197
Mount Everest
May 28, 2021·28m - 198
Coffee
May 21, 2021·22m - 199
Central Park
May 14, 2021·31m - 200
Friends
May 7, 2021·22m - 201
Niagara Falls
Apr 30, 2021·27m - 202
Oscars
Apr 23, 2021·29m - 203
Titanic
Apr 16, 2021·30m - 204
Statue of Liberty
Apr 9, 2021·29m - 205
Boy Bands
Apr 2, 2021·24m - 206
Harley-Davidson
Mar 26, 2021·26m - 207
Las Vegas
Mar 19, 2021·30m - 208
Walt Disney
Mar 12, 2021·30m - 209
Pizza
Mar 5, 2021·31m - 210
Baseball
Feb 24, 2021·33m - 211
Route 66
Feb 19, 2021·26m - 212
Money
Feb 5, 2021·31m - 213
The Cola Wars
Jan 29, 2021·29m - 214
NYC Nightlife
Jan 22, 2021·33m - 215
Interviews
Jan 15, 2021·33m - 216
Snow Sports
Dec 11, 2020·34m - 217
Artificial Intelligence
Dec 4, 2020·31m - 218
Serial Killers
Nov 27, 2020·33m - 219
Rock n' Roll
Nov 13, 2020·35m - 220
Psychology Experiments
Oct 23, 2020·26m - 221
Cats
Oct 16, 2020·1h 4m - 222
Podcasts
Oct 2, 2020·27m - 223
Nasa
Sep 25, 2020·26m - 224
Gyms
Sep 18, 2020·29m - 225
High School in the USA
Sep 11, 2020·26m - 226
Hollywood
Sep 4, 2020·22m - 227
Amusement Parks
Aug 28, 2020·26m - 228
Sailing
Aug 7, 2020·1h 1m - 229
Books
Jul 24, 2020·21m - 230
Drive-In Movies
Jul 10, 2020·21m - 231
BBQ
Jul 3, 2020·25m - 232
Internet
Jun 26, 2020·25m - 233
Running
Jun 19, 2020·27m - 234
FYI - (bonus episode)
Jun 16, 2020·24m - 235
Broadway
Jun 12, 2020·52m - 236
Jeans
Jun 5, 2020·20m - 237
Wine
May 14, 2020·19m