Episode 19: Visiting a U.S. Mexican Restaurant
Are Mexican restaurants in the U.S. really authentic? In this episode, I tell a story about taking a friend from Spain to a typical American Mexican restaurant. We explore Tex-Mex food, free chips and...
1 Feb 7min
Episode 18: Let’s Talk Weather: Seasons and Expressions
In this episode of Jason’s Easy English, we talk about weather and seasons in the United States and why Americans love weather small talk. You’ll learn common weather expressions used in daily life, a...
1 Feb 7min
Episode 17: When Weekend Plans Change
In this episode of Jason’s Easy English, I tell a short, friendly story about friends making weekend plans when one friend visits another city. You’ll hear what happens when plans change and how peopl...
1 Feb 7min
Episode 16: A First Time at the Movies in the U.S.
In this episode of Jason’s Easy English, I share a story about taking my Mexican friend to an American movie theater for the first time. You’ll learn useful everyday expressions and discover how movie...
30 Jan 8min
Episode 15: Job Interview English: Culture, Confidence, and Nerves
In this episode of Jason’s Easy English, I share a story about helping my Brazilian friend Renata prepare for a job interview with an American company. We talk about common interview questions, how to...
30 Jan 9min
Episode 14: From Pre-School to PhD: The U.S. School System Explained
In this episode of Jason’s Easy English, I explain the levels of the American school system, from pre-school and kindergarten to high school, college, and PhD programs. You’ll learn typical ages, grad...
30 Jan 10min
Episode 13: Pronouncing the "TH" Sound in English
In this episode of Jason’s Easy English, I explain the two different “TH” sounds in American English. You’ll learn how voiced and unvoiced “TH” work, how to feel the difference in your throat, and why...
24 Jan 7min
Episode 12: U.S. Politeness in Two Regions
In this episode of Jason’s Easy English, I share a short story about a visitor traveling through the Northeast and the Midwest of the United States. We explore how politeness can sound very different,...
24 Jan 9min
