Jason's Easy English

Did you know that every year, Americans watch a groundhog to predict the weather? In this episode, I explain the fun tradition of Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. We talk about Punxsutawne...

13 Feb 7min

Have you ever seen Valentine’s Day in American movies and wondered what it’s really like? In this episode, I explain how Americans celebrate February 14. We talk about romantic dinners, marriage propo...

13 Feb 8min

Why do Americans put ice in everything they drink — even in winter? In this episode of Jason’s Easy English, I explain the everyday American obsession with ice. We talk about giant sodas, iced coffee ...

7 Feb 7min

Why do Americans drive everywhere? In this episode, Jason tells a story about a friend from Brazil who visits the United States and is surprised by how much Americans depend on cars. You’ll learn why ...

7 Feb 6min

Eating at a casual restaurant in the U.S. can feel confusing if you’re not used to American habits. In this episode, Jason explains common restaurant quirks like free water and refills, servers checki...

7 Feb 7min

How do Americans really speak with friends? In this episode of Jason’s Easy English, I share a short, natural story about friends meeting after a long week. You’ll hear common expressions like “no big...

7 Feb 6min

In this episode of Jason’s Easy English, I explain American football and the Super Bowl in a clear and simple way. You’ll learn why the Super Bowl is such a big cultural event in the United States, ho...

5 Feb 7min

Do you translate directly from Portuguese or Spanish into English? In this episode, I share seven common direct translations that sound strange in American English. You’ll learn what Americans really ...

2 Feb 12min