📖 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we explore the life and legacy of Maya Angelou and the true story behind why her most famous book, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, has been banned in some places.

– Learn who Maya Angelou was and why she is important in U.S. history – Understand what a banned book is and why some books are removed – Listen to and break down the poem “Caged Bird” – Learn important vocabulary from poetry and real life – Improve your listening, comprehension, and cultural knowledge – Perfect for B1–B2 English learners

This episode uses real American history and literature to help you grow your vocabulary, practice listening, and understand deeper meaning in English.

🔗Previous MLK Episodes:

https://youtu.be/uWQ81iE1Z0c

https://youtu.be/WJPpPFrwqfY

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📜 SOURCES

Caged Bird Poem: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/48989/caged-bird

Oprah Winfrey Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CphS2AKUB1M

Inauguration Poem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59xGmHzxtZ4

📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Banned book – a book that has been removed from libraries or schools.

2) Struggles – difficult experiences or challenges.

3) Traumatic – very shocking or upsetting, causing lasting emotional pain.

4) Speak out – to say what you think openly, especially about something wrong or unfair.

5) Civil Rights Movement – the social movement in the U.S. fighting for equal rights for African Americans in the 1950s–60s.

6) Memoir – a book that someone writes about their own life and experiences.

7) Honorary degree – a special academic award given to someone for their achievements.

8) Analogy – A comparison between two things to help explain something.

9) Leap – to jump with energy or joy.

10) Seldom – almost never; rarely.

11) Rage – very strong anger.

12) Long for – to strongly want or desire something, especially something hard to get

🎧 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we break down five essential phrasal verbs with the word THROW: throw up, throw down, throw out, throw in, and throw back.

These verbs are extremely common in everyday English, but they are confusing because each one has multiple meanings depending on context.

You’ll learn:

• What throw up really means
• How throw down can mean fighting, partying, or sharing knowledge
• When to use throw out for trash, removal, or rejecting an idea
• Why throw in can mean adding something for free
• How throw back is used for nostalgia and drinking
• The difference between throw back (verb) and throwback (noun)

This episode is perfect for B1–B2 English learners who want to:

• Understand native speakers more easily
• Sound more natural in conversation
• Build real-life English vocabulary

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1. Throw up

• To vomit (bring food back out of your stomach).
• To raise your hands quickly in the air.

2. Throw down

• To put something on the ground with force.
• To party, dance, or have a lot of fun.
• To fight or challenge someone.
• To share knowledge or strong arguments.

3. Throw out

• To put something in the trash.
• To remove someone from a place.
• To reject an idea or case.
• To suggest ideas quickly.

4. Throw in

• To add something extra for free.
• To return the ball into play in sports.
• Throw in the towel → to give up or surrender.

5. Throw back

• To return something.
• To drink something quickly, often alcohol.
• To remind someone of the past.
• Throwback (noun) → something old that reminds you of the past.

📚 This episode of the Learn English Podcast shares five books that can help improve English through consistent reading. Reading is one of the most effective ways to build vocabulary, understand grammar in context, and strengthen listening and comprehension skills. The recommended books include classic literature, modern fiction, and nonfiction, offering a wide variety of English styles and difficulty levels.

Short summaries are provided for each book, along with key information about the setting, characters, writing style, and why each book is helpful for English learners.

✔ Washington Square – short classic, easy to follow

✔ The Three Musketeers – fun, funny adventure story

✔ Where the Crawdads Sing – modern mystery & drama

✔ Pachinko – powerful historical family story

✔ All The President’s Men – true political thriller

This episode is designed for B1–B2 English learners who want to improve vocabulary, increase fluency, and feel more confident using English in real-life situations.

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Source🔗:

Washington Square on Youtube

Dua Lipa's Service95 Book Club

Reese’s Book Club

Previous Episodes: https://rss.com/podcasts/learnenglishpodcast/2024102

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Mobility – the ability to move your body.

2) Classic – an old and famous book, film, or piece of art

3) Novella – a story that is longer than a short story but shorter than a full novel.

4) Adaptation – a film, TV show, or play that is based on another story.

5) Historical fiction – a story set in the past that mixes real history with invented characters.

6) Campy – silly or exaggerated in a way that is funny.

7) Converge – to come together from different directions.

8) Problematic – causing difficulties or not acceptable.

9) Perspective – a way of thinking about or understanding something.

10) Scandal – an event that shocks people because it shows something wrong or dishonest.

📉 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, useful English vocabulary for talking about the economy, jobs, and financial situations is explained in simple, natural language. These are words and phrases commonly heard in the news, at work, and in everyday conversations during times of economic uncertainty.

Important terms such as downturn, vibecession, layoffs, being let go, severance package, golden parachute, living paycheck to paycheck, underemployment, and disposable income are clearly defined and placed in real-life context to make them easier to understand and remember.

This episode is designed for B1–B2 English learners who want to build practical vocabulary, improve listening comprehension, and feel more confident discussing money, jobs, and the economy in real-world situations.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Circumstances – the situation or conditions someone is in.

2) Downturn – a decline or drop in economic activity.

3) In this economy – a phrase people use to mean “with today’s difficult financial situation.”

4) Vibe – the feeling, mood, or atmosphere of a place or situation.

5) Vibecession – slang for when people feel like the economy is bad, even if it isn’t officially in recession.

6) Portmanteau – a new word made by joining two other words.

7) Let go – a polite way of saying someone lost their job (either fired or laid off).

8) Severance package – money a company gives to employees when they lose their job, to help them while they look for another.

9) Golden parachute – a large payment or benefits given to top executives when they leave a company, even if they did a bad job.

10) Living paycheck to paycheck – only having enough money to survive until the next paycheck, with no savings.

11) Make ends meet – to have just enough money to pay for basic needs.

12) Underemployment – when people have jobs but not enough hours or not jobs that match their skills.

13) Drying up – when something is decreasing or becoming less available.

14) Disposable income – extra money you can spend on fun or non-essential things after paying bills.

🌉In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, English learners explore three of California’s most famous landmarks while building listening skills and expanding real-life vocabulary. The episode covers the history of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the ancient redwood forests of Northern California, and the story behind the famous Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles.

Each section includes clear explanations in natural English, making it easy for B1–B2 learners to understand the cultural importance of these places while learning useful words and expressions related to travel, geography, history, and the environment.

This episode is ideal for learners who want to improve listening comprehension, strengthen vocabulary, and learn more about American culture and landmarks through engaging storytelling.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Iconic: very famous and easily recognizable.

2) Landmarks: a well-known building or place that is easily identified.

3) Gold rush: a large movement of people to an area where gold has been found.

4) Fog: a thick cloud of tiny water droplets that limits visibility.

5) Natural wonder: a beautiful natural place or feature.

6) Conservation movement: a movement to protect the environment.

7) Upscale: of high quality, luxurious.

8) Disrepair: the state of being in bad condition because of a lack of maintenance.

📜 SOURCES

Golden Gate Bridge: Welcome Center, Berkeley library, and Golden Gate History

Redwoods: National Park Service

Hollywood Sign: Westhoof and Hollywood Sign History

⏰ Learn real-life English used in a daily routine in the United States in this episode of the Learn English Podcast. A full weekday schedule is explored using natural American English, including morning preparation, commuting, school life, caring for pets, exercising, and ending the day.

This episode is built for B1–B2 English learners who want to expand vocabulary related to daily habits, understand common American expressions, and improve listening comprehension through real-life context. Everyday phrases such as morning person, night owl, rush hour, daycare, get dressed, pack a lunch, stationary bike, and coax help make real conversations easier to understand and use.

This episode is ideal for learners who want to speak more naturally, understand American lifestyle routines, and grow confidence when talking about their own daily schedule in English.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) walk you through: to explain something to you by going through it step-by-step.

2) morning person: a person who likes to wake up early in the morning and feels most active then.

3) night owl: a person who likes to stay up late at night.

4) do one's business: a polite way to say that an animal needs to go to the toilet.

5) put your face on: a casual way to say you are applying makeup.

6) litter mates: animals from the same birth, like a brother and sister from the same group of puppies or kittens.

7) daycare: a place where pets or children are cared for during the day while their owners or parents are at work.

8) rush hour: the times of day when there is a lot of traffic because many people are traveling to or from work.

9) morning announcements: daily information for students and staff that is usually broadcast over a loudspeaker.

10) stationary bike: an exercise machine that looks like a bicycle but doesn't move.

11) strong-willed: determined to do what you want, even if other people tell you not to.

12) coax: to gently and patiently try to persuade someone to do something.

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🏠 This episode of the Learn English Podcast focuses on real-life vocabulary needed for renting an apartment or house in an English-speaking country. Common words used in rental ads and housing conversations are clearly explained, including studio, one-bedroom, condo, townhouse, duplex, furnished, utilities, lease, and security deposit. These are the words and phrases commonly seen when searching for a place to live.

The episode also covers how to read rental listings, what questions to ask during a viewing, and how common leasing terms work. Important differences between apartments, condos, and houses are explained, along with practical details such as amenities, shared spaces, and move-in costs.

This lesson is ideal for B1–B2 English learners who want practical vocabulary for real situations. It provides a clear understanding of the rental process and helps listeners feel confident communicating about housing in English.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Apartment hunting: The process of searching for an apartment to rent.

2) Studio apartment: A small apartment that usually consists of a single room for living, sleeping, and a kitchen area.

3) Open concept: A floor plan where different rooms, like the kitchen and living room, are not separated by walls.

4) Condo/Condominium: A type of residence in a building where each apartment is individually owned.

5) Townhouse/Row house: A house that is part of a row of similar houses that share walls on either side.

6) Duplex: A house that is divided into two separate residences.

7) Room for rent: An advertisement for a single bedroom available to rent within a larger house.

8) Furnished: An apartment that already has furniture and appliances inside.

9) Tour/Showing/Viewing: The act of visiting an apartment or house in person to see if you want to rent it.

10) Amenities: Extra features or services in an apartment complex, like a swimming pool, gym, or laundry room.

11) Deposit/Security deposit: A sum of money paid before moving in that is held by the owner in case of damages or unpaid rent.

12) Month to month: A rental agreement where you can end your lease at any time at the end of each month.

🎓In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, one major part of American college culture is explored: Greek Life. You will learn what fraternities and sororities are, how they began in the United States, and why millions of students have joined these organizations over the years.

Key vocabulary such as fraternity, sorority, rush week, bid, pledge, initiation, dues, the Big-Little system, Greek Week, and the Divine Nine is explained in clear, real-life English. You will also learn about the benefits, traditions, and controversies connected to these groups on U.S. campuses.

The episode also connects Greek Life to popular culture, including social media trends like Bama Rush and well-known movies and TV shows that feature fraternities and sororities. This lesson is perfect for B1–B2 English learners who want to build vocabulary, improve listening skills, and better understand American university life.

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📝 Vocabulary list:

1) Greek life: The social organizations for students at American colleges and universities, often referred to as fraternities for men and sororities for women.

2) Fraternity / Sorority: A social organization for male/female students at a college or university.

3) Networking aspect: The part of something that involves building professional relationships and making connections with people who can help your career.

4) Elitist: A person or group that believes they are superior to others, often based on wealth, education, or social status.

5) Rush week: A period of time when fraternities and sororities hold events to recruit and get to know potential new members.

6) Meet and greet: An informal event where people can meet and talk with others.

7) Bid: An official invitation to join a fraternity or sorority.

8) Pledge: A person who has accepted a bid and is going through the process of becoming a full member.

9) Big Little system: A mentorship program in fraternities and sororities where a new member (the "little") is paired with an older member (the "big") to guide them.

10) Initiation process: The formal ceremony or activities a person goes through to become a member of a group.

11) Dues: The fees or payments that members of an organization have to pay.

12) Deal breaker: A factor or issue that makes it impossible to continue with a negotiation or agreement.

🔥 In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, four essential “get” phrasal verbs are explained: get in, get out, get up, and get down. These expressions are used constantly in real-life English, but their meanings change depending on the situation, which makes them difficult for learners.

Each phrasal verb is explained with clear definitions and everyday examples. Listeners will learn how these expressions are used to talk about entering and leaving places, waking up, avoiding tasks, sharing information, feeling sad, having fun, and more.

This episode is ideal for B1–B2 English learners who want to build vocabulary, improve listening skills, and feel more confident using English in real conversations.

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📜Credits:

Get In: Mean Girls

Get Out: Get Out

Get Up: The Matrix

Get Down: Kool and the Gang

Get Down: Terminator

📝 Vocabulary list:

get in:

1. To enter a particular space, like a car or building.
2. To arrive at a particular destination (e.g., "The flight gets in at noon").
3. To be accepted into a university or program after applying.
4. To find time to do an activity in a busy schedule (e.g., "get some exercise in").

get out:

1. To leave an enclosed space and go outside.
2. To avoid doing a particular task or obligation.
3. For information to become known or spread, often without being planned.
4. To be unable to speak or say what you want to say.

get up:

1. To move from a sitting or lying position to a standing position.
2. To get out of bed in the morning.

get up on / get up to date / get up to speed:

1. To learn about something or do more research about something in order to become knowledgeable.

get down:

1. To move from a standing position to a sitting or lying position.
2. To become sad or depressed.
3. To party and have a lot of fun (informal).
4. To successfully swallow or eat food/drink.

🎸This episode of the Learn English Podcast teaches useful and popular English idioms that include the word “rock.” These expressions are common in American English and are often heard in everyday conversations, movies, music, and social media.

Learn the meanings of phrases such as rock star, rock on, rock the mic, rock it, that rocks, get rocked, and rock someone’s world. Each idiom is explained with simple definitions and real-life examples to help strengthen listening comprehension and improve natural spoken English.

This episode is ideal for B1–B2 English learners who want to build vocabulary, understand real-life expressions, and speak more confidently in everyday situations.

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📜Credits:

Cypress Hill - (Rock) Superstar

Workday Commercial: Rockstar (2023)

📝 Vocabulary list:

1) rock star: Someone who is extremely popular and successful, especially in a particular field, not just music.

2) rock on: An expression of encouragement or approval, meaning "keep doing what you're doing, it's good."

3) rock the mic: To perform or speak very well, especially when using a microphone.

4) charisma: A compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

5) swagger: A very confident and arrogant manner.

6) hair scrunchie: A fabric-covered elastic band used to tie hair.

7) aces their exam: Performs exceptionally well on an exam, typically getting a perfect or near-perfect score.

8) sizzling: extremely hot, often with the feeling that everything is being cooked or heated intensely.

9) that rocks: An expression meaning "that's really good" or "that's really exciting."

10) big personality: A person who is confident, noticeable, and expressive.

11) get rocked: To be badly defeated or negatively affected by something.

12) rock someone's world: To have a powerful, exciting, or profoundly positive impact on someone.