Wonder In English

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Hi! Wonder in English covers weekly topics for intermediate-advanced English speakers. We have a new podcast episode out every Thursday with challenging vocabulary words, idioms, and collocations that will have you sounding like a native speaker.The best part is that our podcasts are interesting and filled with everyday language and information that you can use to talk to your colleagues or friends. Each episode has an extended, written lesson on our site www.wonderinenglish so you can see everything you hear. Don't forget to subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9nipcEpWCRK1g6jP9OKT

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From 'making bank' to a pilot's oil check, your English practice gets out of the classroom.

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  • to catch 'jump through hoops' while two friends talk about American college life
  • to hear an engaged couple guess each other's love languages before Courtney explains the idioms
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Interview: How to Know You've Found the OneJul 18, 2019

A warm relationship interview gives English learners practical context for idioms, love languages, and everyday phrasing.

Wonder in English turns Courtney's conversation with Paige and her fiance, Brentley, into a warm relationship lesson for English learners. The episode moves through their recent engagement, how they met, why they felt right for each other, what helps couples stay connected, what…

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Episodes

  1. 1

    British vs American English

    Aug 3, 2019·13m
  2. 2

    You Married Your Parents

    Jul 25, 2019·9m
  3. 3

    Interview: How to Know You've Found the One

    Courtney interviews Paige and her fiancé Brentley about meeting on Bumble, becoming exclusive after roughly a month, and deciding they shared marriage potential.

    Jul 18, 2019·48m·3 clips
  4. 4

    Communication is Key

    Jul 11, 2019·17m
  5. 5

    Relationship Advice

    Jul 4, 2019·19m
  6. 6

    Guns in the United States: ESL Lesson

    Jun 26, 2019·17m
  7. 7

    The Dangers of Birth Control: ESL Lesson

    Jun 20, 2019·16m
  8. 8

    Women's Cycles, Periods, and the Moon: ESL Lesson

    Jun 13, 2019·15m
  9. 9

    Cosmetic Surgery (ESL Lesson)

    Jun 6, 2019·16m
  10. 10

    Interview: Life of a Pilot

    Hidden gem

    Courtney introduces an interview with a pilot, previewing challenging vocabulary like aviation and soloed for English learners.

    May 30, 2019·49m·2 clips
  11. 11

    Interview: College life in the USA

    Courtney interviews Alex, an Ohio State University graduate, about fraternities, sororities, parties, majors, tuition, and work during college in the United States.

    May 23, 2019·44m·3 clips
  12. 12

    Interview: Science behind learning English as a second language

    Hidden gem

    Courtney from Wonder in English interviews Alba Dogani about learning English after moving from Sweden to Canada at age eight without speaking any English.

    May 16, 2019·37m·2 clips
  13. 13

    Interview: Living in New York City

    Hidden gem

    Courtney interviews Brendan, a Gear Patrol producer and photographer, about moving from Florida to New York City after living in South Korea and traveling through Japan.

    May 9, 2019·34m·2 clips
  14. 14

    Interview: Prisons in the United States

    May 2, 2019·35m
  15. 15

    Politics in the United States: ESL Vocab Lesson

    Apr 25, 2019·15m
  16. 16

    Gay Marriage in the United States (ESL Lesson)

    Apr 18, 2019·12m
  17. 17

    Religion in the United States (ESL Lesson)

    Apr 11, 2019·12m
  18. 18

    Mental Health: ESL Lesson

    Apr 5, 2019·14m
  19. 19

    Renting vs Buying a Home in the USA

    Mar 28, 2019·11m
  20. 20

    Cost of American Weddings

    Mar 21, 2019·11m
  21. 21

    Consumer Debt: America's Biggest Problem

    Mar 14, 2019·12m
  22. 22

    Why Most Budgets Fail: ESL Vocab Lesson

    Mar 7, 2019·15m
  23. 23

    Social Media & Mental Health

    Feb 28, 2019·13m
  24. 24

    Why? The most important question to ask yourself

    Feb 21, 2019·13m
  25. 25

    Meditation Changes Your Brain: ESL Vocab Lesson

    Feb 14, 2019·19m
  26. 26

    Habits: Simple steps to change your life

    Feb 7, 2019·16m
  27. 27

    Designer Babies

    Jan 31, 2019·12m
  28. 28

    Lab-grown Meat: ESL Vocab Lesson

    Jan 24, 2019·17m
  29. 29

    A Computer Brain (Neuralink): ESL Lesson

    Jan 17, 2019·17m
  30. 30

    Would You Live Forever?

    Jan 10, 2019·16m
  31. 31

    Artificial Intelligence: ESL Lesson

    Jan 4, 2019·16m
  32. 32

    ESL Lesson: New Year's Resolutions

    Dec 27, 2018·16m
  33. 33

    ESL Lesson: Christmas Consumerism

    Dec 19, 2018·22m
  34. 34

    Interview: The Great Depression

    The host announces a podcast rebranding and then introduces an interview with her grandmother about growing up during the Great Depression, highlighting vocabulary and idioms for English learners.

    Dec 4, 2018·38m
  35. 35

    ESL Writing: Comma Mistakes

    Aug 25, 2018·15m