Have you ever split your pants before in public? What about sitting in gum? How about wearing your clothes inside out all day? 

I may or may not have done all of the above. Ha! 

In this episode, I share some hilarious wardrobe malfunction stories for your enjoyment.

You'll practice:

• Explaining your own past wardrobe mishaps
• Enhancing your storytelling with linking phrases
• Casting your vote on each wardrobe malfunction story 

Then I want to know your wardrobe malfunction horror stories.

Will you be able to top mine? I can’t wait to find out!

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How do you prefer to complete your looks? Do you add fancy jewelry? Or maybe less is more with your outfits. 

In this episode, I’ll share the different ways I accessorize my everyday looks. 

You'll practice:

• Accessories and articles of clothing
• Using adjectives with clothing
• Conditionals practice

Then it will be your turn to say how you would accessorize.

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Do you have a favorite outfit? Are you a T-shirt and jeans type of person? Maybe you love something a little more formal.

In this episode, I'll describe what I typically wear and where I like wearing it.

You'll practice:

• Clothing vocabulary
• Talking about clothing preferences
• Describing your own outfits

Then it's your turn.

Tell me about your favorite outfits and where you like wearing them.

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Have you ever noticed that certain kinds of stories keep appearing in different movies?

In this episode, I'll share some of my favorite examples from films I've watched over the years. See how many patterns you recognize... and whether they remind you of movies you've seen too.

You'll practice:

• Talking about movies in more depth
• Sharing recommendations and opinions
• Expanding your vocabulary through real examples

Then it's your turn.

Which film tropes make you excited to watch... and which ones make you think, "Okay, we've seen this one before"?

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Think you know your movie genres?

I'll describe nine different genres without saying their names. Your job is to listen carefully and guess each one.

You'll practice:

• Listening for adjectives
• Recognizing movie genres
• Describing movies in English

Then it's your turn.

Head to the blog and check your answers.

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Do you love romantic comedies? Avoid horror movies? Or maybe your favorite genre isn't on my list at all.

In this episode, I'll share the kinds of movies I enjoy watching... and the ones I usually skip.

You'll practice:

• Movie genre vocabulary
• Talking about your likes and dislikes
• Describing your own movie preferences

Then it's your turn.

Tell me about the movie genres you love... and the ones you'll happily leave to everyone else.

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Droughts. Floods. Snowstorms. Tornadoes. Weather can be fascinating... and sometimes a little (or a lot) chaotic.

In this episode, I share stories about different weather events I've experienced in Nebraska and Spain and the effects they had on daily life.

You'll practice:

• Discussing weather phenomena

• Describing causes and consequences

• Sharing personal experiences and opinions

Listen, then tell me about memorable weather events you've experienced and how they affected your life.

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What was the weather like last year where you live? And how has it been recently?

In this episode, we'll talk about weather in different seasons and compare past experiences with what's happening now.

You'll practice:

• Talking about past weather

• Comparing seasons and years

• Listening for different verb tenses

Listen, then tell me about the weather you've experienced recently and how it compares to previous years.

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What weather do you like? Sunny days? Snowy mornings? Maybe you're a fan of cloudy weather... or maybe not.

In this episode, we'll explore different types of weather and talk about what we like and don't like about them.

You'll practice:

• Weather vocabulary

• Talking about preferences

• Describing seasons and clothing

Listen, then tell me about your favorite (and least favorite) weather.

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What were your mornings like growing up?

In this episode, we shift into storytelling. I share what mornings looked like for me as a child (including going off on a few tangents haha!), and you’ll practice doing the same.

• Practice tenses through real storytelling
• Improve fluency by sharing personal experiences
• Build confidence speaking in longer ideas

Listen… and then tell your story.

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