Episode 61: Listener Questions

About this episode

In this episode, Christopher answers listener questions about American culture and language learning challenges.

English, please is a podcast designed to help improve your English by listening to clear, intermediate English about many different topics like history, culture, art, music, travel, and language. Episode 61: Listener Questions In this episode, I answer three questions from listeners around the world. Why do Americans smile at strangers on the street? Why is it so hard to understand native speakers even after years of study? What is the most surprising thing about living in New York City? As with all episodes, this one is just the right length for practicing your listening skills in one sitting. Want to keep practicing after you listen? Subscribe to the free English, please newsletter at comullen.com/newsletter . You'll get English practice tips and activities with every new episode, plus a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator delivered straight to your inbox. Want more structured practice? Try a free sample lesson from the English Listening Accelerator at comullen.com/listen . I'm now on YouTube! I share short, practical English content on my channel ! Episode transcript Podcast website Get the English Listening Accelerator! Hosted on Ausha. See…

People in this episode

Host: Christopher

Topics covered

• listener questions
• American culture
• language learning
• New York City
• communication

Keywords

• listener questions
• American smiles
• native speakers
• New York City
• English practice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: English Listening Accelerator, comullen.com, YouTube

Places: New York City

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