Episode 43: How Popular is Soccer in the United States?
Millions of American kids grow up playing soccer, so why isn’t it one of the biggest sports in the U.S.? With the World Cup as our backdrop, I explore soccer’s unusual place in American culture. We’ll...
16 Aug 12min
Episode 42: A Night at the Ballpark: Beyond the Rules of Baseball
Do you really need to understand baseball to enjoy a night at the ballpark? In this episode, I take my Brazilian friend Ronaldo to his first minor league baseball game. I try to explain the rules, but...
16 Aug 11min
Episode 41: U.S. National Parks: Know Before You Go
Dreaming about visiting Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, or another U.S. national park? A little planning can prevent some big surprises! In this episode, I explain what international visitors...
16 Aug 9min
Episode 39: False Friends That Trick Brazilian Learners
Some English words look very similar to Portuguese—but their meanings are different. These are called false friends, and they can cause funny misunderstandings. In this episode, I share a story about ...
10 Mars 11min
Episode 38: Does the United States Have an Official Language?
When my Spanish friend Javier visits Boston, he notices something surprising: signs and conversations in many different languages. Chinese, Spanish, Italian, and more. Why does this happen in an Engli...
10 Mars 8min
Episode 37: What do American Families Look Like Today?
What does an American family look like today? Many people imagine a mom, a dad, and two kids, but real life in the United States is much more diverse. In this episode, I explain common family structur...
10 Mars 8min
Episode 36: Share the Road? The Reality of Biking in the U.S.
Is it safe to ride a bicycle in the United States? The answer is: it depends. In this episode, I explain how car culture shapes American cities and why bike lanes are sometimes an afterthought. We’ll ...
3 Mars 8min
