Ever wonder what the job finding adventure is like as a native in the states? Tune in as I answer:

Have you ever wondered why we sometimes use "will" or "going to" or even just the present continuous to talk about the future in English? Today, we'll look a little closer at all the different grammatical structures available for discussing the future. 

Have you ever wondered what Americans thought of these foreign and not so foreign foods? Well I hone in on what most of us would think about these cultured foods. Some just sound gross! Some sound yummy! Get an inside scope of what we think of these foods so you won't get caught by surprise when you offer your new neighbor a homemade Trekking burger and they give you an unpleasant look!  

Some of the foods are:

While you might think of McDonald's as America's best (or worst) culinary representative, the country's most distinctive food is found in the South and Midwest--barbecue. Originally inspired by native peoples' practices of cooking up whole animals over an open fire, it has evolved to high art and a source of pride for many cities and states. We'll look at some of the different kinds of barbecue and whet your appetite for more!

The global pandemic has led many workers around the world to work from home and also to realize the potential of working in different cities than where their companies are based. But there has been a movement of people abandoning office life and their home countries altogether for going on two decades: digital nomads. Today we'll talk about the advantages and disadvantages of not having a home and working around the world. I'll also be sharing some insights from my own experience as one of these strange creatures! 

In this episode we go over a HUGE cultural norm that will make every American uncomfortable if you bring it up!

Listen to learn:

It's a New Year and for many of us, a time to try to make some changes in our lives. However, lots of studies and practical experience tell us that most people don't follow through on the promises they made to themselves, whether it's losing weight, exercising more, or acquiring a new skill. In this episode, we'll talk about how you can create more permanent progress in your life through creating good habits--like studying English every day and listening to this podcast every week! 

Curious on what grocery shopping is like in the States? I'll give you an inside scoop on what it's like to get groceries in the U.S. 

With Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day all upon us, Americans are eating and drinking all kinds of special things that relate to their family origins. We'll look at a few of these specialties and where they come from. Bring your appetite! 

This is my last episode of 2020! Roberts will officially be next week! Woohoo! Today we talked about some commonly used expressions to use when having a conversation in American English. 

Summary:

You may express your opinion or an idea by starting off your sentence by saying...

You may express that you understood them by saying:

You may express agreement by saying:

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