Wonder In English
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!
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 35
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2019
British vs American English
Have you ever wondered what the differences were between British and American English? In this lesson, we dive deep on those differences in the areas of pronunciation, spelling, grammar and slang. I …
You Married Your Parents
In this episode, we talk about why psychologists think we marry someone who represents all the qualities of our parents. Listen to see if it's true for you! You'll also learn tons of new vocabulary, …
Interview: How to Know You've Found the One
In this episode, we talk about what makes a relationship work. I interview my friend Paige and her fiancee, Brentley, about the 5 things you need to agree on in order to thrive. We also discuss the 5…
Communication is Key
In this episode, we discuss the most important part of relationships: COMMUNICATION! There is definitely a right and a wrong way to do this. More specifically, we cover the Imago style of communicati…
Relationship Advice
In this episode, we discuss relationship advice from old, successful couples. You will learn English proverbs and advanced vocabulary like "Fester", "Dismantle", and "Don’t sweat the small stuff". If…
Guns in the United States: ESL Lesson
In this episode, we discuss the effects of guns in the USA. You will learn advanced vocabulary like "Rile", "Lobbying", and "Lax". If you'd like to see the full, written version of this lesson with m…
The Dangers of Birth Control: ESL Lesson
In this episode, we discuss the side effects of birth control - and one in particular that no one talks about! You will learn advanced vocabulary like "Flatlined", "Spout out", and "Triggered". If yo…
Women's Cycles, Periods, and the Moon: ESL Lesson
In this episode, we discuss what happens to the female body throughout the month and why you or your girlfriend is sometimes feeling energized, and then a few weeks later, feeling very low. Why is th…
Cosmetic Surgery (ESL Lesson)
In this episode, we discuss the rise of cosmetic surgery in the United States. We learn advanced vocabulary like "Deflate", "Insatiable", and "Epidemic". If you'd like to see the full, written versio…
Interview: Life of a Pilot
In this episode, I speak with my friend Luke about what it's like to be a pilot and a flight instructor in the US. We talk about flight emergencies, what it takes to be a pilot, and funny mistakes he…
Interview: College life in the USA
In this episode, I speak with my friend Alex about what it's like to go to college in the United States. We talk about fraternities and sororities, changing majors, student debt and more. You will l…
Interview: Science behind learning English as a second language
In this episode, I speak with Alba about what it's like to be a foreigner living in the USA and learning English as a second language. We talk about teaching your kids your native language, language …
Interview: Living in New York City
In this episode, I speak with my friend Brenden about what it's like living in New York City. We talk about the cost of living, the culture in New York, and more. You will learn advanced vocabulary l…
Interview: Prisons in the United States
In this episode, I speak with my friend Mary Rose. Mary Rose is an incredible lawyer and human rights activist. She's represented prisoners and has seen incredible amounts of injustice and mistreatme…
Politics in the United States: ESL Vocab Lesson
In this episode, we discuss Trumps historic election in 2017 and how Americans reacted. We learn advanced vocabulary like "inauguration", "electoral votes", and "swing state". If you'd like to see th…
Gay Marriage in the United States (ESL Lesson)
In this episode, we discuss the history and current stance on gay marriage rights in the United States. We learn advanced vocabulary like "to come to the forefront", "to infringe", and "legislation".…
Religion in the United States (ESL Lesson)
In this episode, we discuss the taboo topic of religion in the United States. We learn advanced vocabulary like "agnostic", "cult" and "Scientology". If you'd like to see the full, written version of…
Mental Health: ESL Lesson
In this episode, we discuss the taboo topic of mental health in the United States. We learn advanced vocabulary like "bouts", "stem from", and "exacerbate". If you'd like to see the full, written ver…
Renting vs Buying a Home in the USA
In this episode, we discuss the financial differences between renting and buying a home in the United States. We learn advanced vocabulary like "bucket list", "mortgage", and "to tack on". If you'd l…
Cost of American Weddings
In this episode, we learn the cost of American weddings and how traditions have changed for younger generations. We learn advanced vocabulary like "rite of passage", "to conceive", and "to foot the b…