EPISODE · Jul 10, 2025 · 26 MIN
⭐ Feature: 5-Minute English: A Day at the Beach
from American English Podcast · host Shana Thompson
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self. In this immersive summer episode, you'll escape to the sun-drenched shores of an American beach and soak up advanced vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and collocations—all beach-themed and delivered in under 10 minutes (ish 😉). You'll need to use your imagination for this one. You'll look back on your childhood memories and teenage beach days, from building sandcastles and kite flying to sunbathing and snorkeling. Along the way, you'll learn natural U.S. beach expressions and many beach rules in the U.S.! At the end, I'll give a hot tip on where to go if you're between the ages of 18-24 and want to meet lots of locals! 👙 Vocabulary highlights: bathing suit vs. swimsuit, board shorts, Speedo, skimpy🔥 Cultural insights: U.S. beach rules, bonfires, beach snacks, and more.🎧 Perfect for: High Intermediate and Advanced English learners. 👉 For full vocabulary support, exercises, quizzes, and pronunciation practice, check out the Premium Content: All Premium Content Seasons 1-3 (+ discount on Season 4). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AMERICANENGLISH and get on your way to being your best self. In this immersive summer episode, you'll escape to the sun-drenched shores of an American beach and soak up advanced vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and collocations—all beach-themed and delivered in under 10 minutes (ish 😉). You'll need to use your imagination for this one. You'll look back on your childhood memories and teenage beach days, from building sandcastles and kite flying to sunbathing and snorkeling. Along the way, you'll learn natural U.S. beach expressions and many beach rules in the U.S.! At the end, I'll give a hot tip on where to go if you're between the ages of 18-24 and want to meet lots of locals! 👙 Vocabulary highlights: bathing suit vs. swimsuit, board shorts, Speedo, skimpy🔥 Cultural insights: U.S. beach rules, bonfires, beach snacks, and more.🎧 Perfect for: High Intermediate and Advanced English learners. 👉 For full vocabulary support, exercises, quizzes, and pronunciation practice, check out the Premium Content: All Premium Content Seasons 1-3 (+ discount on Season 4). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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