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El inglés no se aprende, el inglés se usa. En este podcast, te enseñaremos el inglés de una manera relajada y auténtica - mediante diálogos con profesores nativos con base en Santiago, Chile - para que mejores tu inglés conversacional.
¿Alguna vez has sentido curiosidad por saber cómo es estudiar y vivir en Holanda? En este episodio 181 de tu podcast favorito, Coffee with gringos, seguimos a un Chileno que estudió música y vivió en Holanda, también compartirá sus pensamientos sobre las diferencias culturales entre Chile y Holanda. No te pierdas esta inspiradora historia de un Chileno que vivio y estudió en el extranjero! 😲Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-181-chileno-viviendo-y-estudiando-en-holanda-paises-bajos
¡Hola amigos! En este episodio de Coffee with gringos Episodio 180, hablaremos de una inspiradora Chilena que actualmente ha vivido en más de 5 países. Hablaremos de su viaje y de los desafíos que enfrentó en el camino. También exploraremos las experiencias culturales únicas que encontró en cada lugar y el consejo que tiene para otros que están buscando hacer movimientos similares. Siéntate, relájate y disfruta de la conversación: ¡No querrás perderte esta historia!Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-180-chilena-gringa-viviendo-en-mas-de-5-paises
En este video, exploramos las cosas más extrañas de Chile según los extranjeros. Hablaremos de Jesse y Brittany sobre sus experiencias en Chile y lo que más les llamó la atención. Ya sea la cocina, la cultura, la gente u otra cosa, e incluso TERREMOTOS! Hablaremos de los aspectos únicos y sorprendentes de vivir en Chile. También escucharemos qué consejos tienen para aquella gente que quiera venir a Chile. Si tienes curiosidad por conocer Chile, ¡No te pierdas este vídeo!.Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-179-weird-things-in-chile
Acompáñanos en el episodio número 178 de Coffee with gringos mientras exploramos las culturas de Estados Unidos y Sudáfrica.Discutiremos las similitudes y diferencias entre los dos países y sus respectivas culturas. Jesse y Brittany son expertos en sus campos, y compartirán sus ideas y perspectivas sobre este fascinante tema.Quédate con nosotros para disfrutar de una increíble e informativa conversación sobre la cultura en Estados Unidos y Sudáfrica.Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-178-usa-and-south-african-culture
Cazuela, Curanto, Charquican…..In today’s episode, Brittany and Jesse talk about all the different types of Chilean food they’ve eaten over the years. Some good, some not so good. Discover what they find delicious and what they find not so appealing.Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-177-chilean-food
Yes—it’s true. After 175 episodes of Coffee with Gringos, Paige and Ian are leaving the podcast. While it has been a fantastic and amazing ride for both of them unfortunately all good things must come to an end.
Join us for Paige and Ian’s final episode of CWG as they discuss their experiences with the podcast from amazing special guests to live streams events and even a tipsy cooking show and give a proper farewell and goodbye.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-176-paige-e-ian-se-despiden
While learning any language other than your native one is somewhat challenging, there are definitely some languages that happen to be easier to learn and others that are very difficult. That goes the same for native English speakers.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss some of the easiest and hardest languages to learn for native English speakers from Spanish and Dutch to Arabic and Euskera.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-175-los-idiomas-mas-faciles-y-dificiles-de-aprender
The digital age has brought us all so many great things such as total connectivity, unlimited information, and futuristic lifestyles in an ever-convenient and comfortable world. However, the ushering in of this modern age has caused us to lose many things as they have become obsolete by our ever-glowing screens.
Join us for today’s episode as we nostalgically talk about things that we have lost to the Internet from opening up a fresh new CD rom to disposable cameras to childhood autonomy and more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-174-cosas-que-hemos-perdido-por-culpa-de-internet
Have you ever been in a business meeting with English-speaking colleagues and heard them say something like “branch out” and thought to yourself, “what does that mean??”
Native English speakers love to use phrasal verbs whenever they can and come so naturally. But if you are new to English, they can be quite challenging—especially in the context of business.
Join us for today’s epsiosde as we discuss some of the most commonly used buisness phrasal verbs from “ step down” to “lay off” and many more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-173-phrasal-verbs-para-aumentar-tu-fluidez-profesional-en-ingles
Frequent special guest, Michael Papale, and our very own Paige Sutherland were recently on a hiking trip in the cold and wet White Mountains of New Hampshire in the northeastern United States where Michael suffered a series of unfortunate events—from falling in a creek and not having his phone and after being separated from the group, and eventually having a harrowing real-life survival story that put his mental and physical limits to the test.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss Michael’s real-life scary survival story, how he lived to laugh about it today and how it could happen to anyone.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/Episode-172-Michael-Papale-Una-historia-real-de-supervivencia
Do you ever feel like you just can’t get as much done as you would like to? Do you find yourself distracted by little things that keep you from getting your real work done? Well, you aren’t alone and the popular YouTube channel “ASAP Science” explains the reasons why in an interesting video called “The Science of Productivity.”
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss the science of productivity—from having a disciplined schedule and not multitasking to breaking up work into smaller chinks and giving in to the Zeigarnik Effect.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-171-the-science-of-productivity
Like most languages, English vocabulary has been influenced by several other languages due to cultural exchanges, trading, and conquest. Latin, German, and French are just a few of the languages which have greatly contributed to the evolution of English vocabulary over time.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss some common English words that arent even English, from “carpe diem” and “angst” to “hors d'oeuvres” and many more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-170-words-in-english-that-arent-english-words
Non-fungible tokens—also known as NFTs—are unique digital pieces with unique digital codes that represent some sort of digital item that you can own. It could be digital art, music, videos, tweets, and even memes. It's totally unique and has a non-interchangeable unit of data which makes it encrypted in the blockchain system, similar to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The NFT market has exploded in the last couple of years alone with over $40 billion USD sold in 2021 alone and is projected to continue growing each upcoming year.
Will NFTs catch on with each coming year in popularity or will it fizzle out like other trends in the past? Join us for today’s episode as we do our best to describe what NFTs are and what their future could be in our society.
The world has been shocked in the last few weeks by the developing story of the Russian invasion of its neighbor and former Soviet territory of Ukraine. Ukrainian cities are being invaded and bombed with civilians being killed as collateral damage.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade has caused an array of problems for both the people of Ukraine and the people of Russia from condemnation from the majority of the world’s leaders, crippling economic sanctions, a nearly worthless Russian ruble, and severe backlash and imprisonment of protestors.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss the ongoing and developing situation between Russia and Ukraine and where this conflict will lead to in the future.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-168-the-russian-invasion-of-ukraine
The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics have officially come to a close, just six months following the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, and being dubbed as yet another “COVID Olympics.”
As per most Olympics, there have been some highlighted moments from skier Mikaela Shiffrin’s attempt to live up to high expectations and Shaun White’s tearful farewell to yet another Russian doping scandal in figure skating.
Join us for today’s episode as we talk all about these stories and more with returning special guest and Olympics expert, Michael Papale.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-167-highlights-from-the-beijing-winter-olympics
Most people have just a very normal job, maybe as an accountant, teacher, lawyer, doctor, all these sorts of run-of-the-mill careers. But what about those people that do jobs that we don't even know exist or take for granted? These are jobs not a lot of people pursue even though it can involve some pretty serious cash.
Join us for this episode as we discuss bizarre, unusual, and odd jobs from dog food tester to professional snuggler and much more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-166-odd-jobs
The working world has been accustomed to the five-day workweek for over a century with the typical schedule of at least forty hours per week, Monday through Friday.
A lot has changed in recent years with workers demanding more flexibility and options in an ever-changing and developing society—including the introduction of a four-day workweek that allows for more personal time and less feelings of burnout.
However, can we as a society make this change function after so many years of following the standard five-day workweek? Will workers continue to be as productive?
Join us today as we discuss the ever-growing movement for the four-day workweek from its challenges to the positive benefits that it could provide.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-165-the-case-for-the-4-day-workweek
In a world full of vices such as alcohol and gambling, certain governments have been developing plans to limit the damage of these vices, especially among young people. One of the biggest vices—tobacco—has come into the forefront of debate of health, modernization, and personal rights in the form of a newly proposed tobacco ban.
New Zealand’s government has recently announced plans to enact a tobacco ban for the youth of their population with the goal of having fewer than five percent of their citizens smoking by 2025.
While in theory, a cleaner and healthier society is of course a good idea, but at what cost?
Join us for today’s episode of the podcast as we discuss New Zealand’s ambitious and controversial smoking ban and whether we think it is actually possible to implement and succeed.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-164-new-zealands-controversial-smoking-ban
The billionaire space race is the rivalry among some of the world’s richest entrepreneurs who have entered the aerospace industry in recent years.
These business tycoons such as Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, and Elong Musk are picking up where under-funded government administrations are slacking and are competing for the most successful advancements and adventures in space.
While space exploration is exciting and breakthrough, should we be worried about these billionaires and their plans for space tourism and eventually colonization?
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss the billionaire space race and how it will change and revolutionize our relationship and accessibility to space forever—and sooner than we may think.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-163-billionaire-space-race
Following the trend of the previous year’s unexpected events amidst a novel pandemic, 2021 was no shortage of surprises. From political uprisings to the George Floyd case verdict to spectator-less Olympic games and same-sex marriage legalization in Chile, this year brought us more than we could have ever expected during one of the most unpredictable times in recent history.
Join us for the last episode of 2021 as we discuss this year’s wildest and most memorable moments.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles//episode-162-the-big-events-from-the-year-2021
In the US, the recent acquittal of seventeen-year Kyle Rittenhouse for shooting three people—killing two and injuring one—during a Black Lives Matter protest last year has reignited once again the hotly debated issue of gun rights in the country.
The case had been really messy from the start, with prosecutors looking for any angle they could to put him behind bars while Rittenhouse and his defense claim he was only acting in self-defense.
Join us for today’s episode as we break down the complicated and polarizing case of Kyle Rittenhouse and the effects it will have on gun rights for the future.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-161-recent-court-case-ignites-gun-debate-in-the-us
A cold case is a crime, or a suspected crime, that has not yet been fully resolved and is not the subject of a current criminal investigation, but for which new information could emerge from new witness testimony, re-examined files, new evidence, or even fresh activities of a suspect. These cases often go unsolved for many years with the families of the victims never finding closure and always wondering what happened to their loved ones.
These cases are often very present and well-known in popular culture in the case of Netflix series, movies, and other forms of entertainment and seem to capture the interest of everyday people despite the sad and unfortunate details of the case itself.
In today’s episode, we are joined by a cold-case fan and good friend, Kathleen Chenery, to discuss a few well-known cold cases and what we think could be the missing links to solve them once and for all.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-160-cold-cases
Alaska is not only the largest US state but a land of wild frontier filled with wild animals, frozen glaciers, and a harsh environment where a few but brave people survive in order to have their own taste of freedom and nature in an ever-modern and controlled world.
Today we sit down with a good friend and former Santiago resident and Dynamic English teacher to discuss life as a salmon fisherman in Alaska from pulling in nets on the boat to avoiding enormous mosquitos.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-159-alaska-fishing
The United States National Parks Service was established in 1916 and has since grown to include 63 national parks in all 50 states and territories from Alaska to Puerto Rico.
Each year, millions of tourists visit these parks to enjoy their unique geography, wildlife, weather, scenery, and accessibility. Whether you’re looking for a casual hike through the forest, catch an incredible sunrise on a volcano crater, or rock climb high granite walls, the national parks have a little bit of something for everyone.
Join us for this episode as we discuss some of these amazing national parks from the high, granite walls of Yosemite to the rocky beaches of Acadia and much more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-158-us-national-parks
Throughout history, there have been incredible survival stories that demonstrate what people have inside them to stay alive under the absolute worst circumstances.
From being stranded in the middle of the ocean and surrounded by sharks to resorting to cannibalism in the freezing mountains, these tragic stories remind us not only of the fragility of life but also the willpower and tenacity it takes to survive when it seems that all hope is lost.
Join us for this episode as we discuss some of history’s most harrowing survival stories from the Donner Party to Aaron Ralston and much more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-158-survival-stories
A pun is a joke that exploits or ties in the different possible meanings of a word or that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings.
These are typically pretty cheesy and are most usually seen in the form of “dad jokes” which make us reluctantly chuckle and roll our eyes.
Join us for this episode of the podcast as we discuss some of the most clever, cheesy and downright lamest puns that exist.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-156-puns
Folk tales are basically stories that have both elements of truth and myth that are passed down from generation to generation and they end up becoming a really important part of history in some cases.
They usually have multiple authors and so the story is changed as it is passed down from generation to generation.
Join us for this episode as we discuss some commonly know North American folktales such as Johnny Appleseed, John Henry, and more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-155-american-folklore
California is the most populous state in the United States and is synonymous with sunshine, Hollywood stars, and laid-back vibes.
From major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco to its beautiful beaches, mountains, and redwood forests, this iconic state has a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy.
In today’s episode, we sit down and chat with our special guest and California native, Maggie Gallagher, as she tells us the good, the bad, and the tasty of California.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-154-california-dreamin
Would you rather have all traffic lights you approach be green or never have to stand in line again? Would you rather travel the world for a year on a shoestring budget or stay only in one country for a year but live in complete luxury?
These are just a couple of examples of “would you rather” questions that are intended to represent hypothetical situations in which you have to choose between two decisions that can be strange, difficult, or just downright crazy. There are no wrong answers and you will get to know more about the person you are talking to in a fun and interesting way.
Join us for this episode as we ask some common “would you rather” questions and decide which choices we would make.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-153-would-you-rather
Despite COVID vaccinations continuing to roll out worldwide, we are continuing to see more breakthrough cases of people becoming infected with new variants such as Delta and hospitals are once again filling up with mostly unvaccinated or unhealthy patients.
Unfortunately, one of these breakthrough cases includes our very own Paige who got infected a few weeks ago and thankfully recovered quickly due to being vaccinated and healthy.
Join us for today’s episode as we talk about Paige’s recent COVID experience and how the virus will likely be a part of our lives forever.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-152-paige-gets-covid
In recent weeks, the Islamic-militant group known as the Taliban has seized power in Afghanistan as the United States military continues its complete withdrawal from the country after almost twenty years of a devastating and costly war.
Thousands of Afghans and others have rushed to the airport hoping to escape the country in fear of what the return of the Taliban will bring, with some so desperate that they have fallen to their deaths while clinging to US military planes as they leave the country.
As chaos continues to ensue, many ask the question—with all the time, money, and lives spent to control the situation, how could this have failed so terribly?
Join us for this episode we discuss the ongoing situation in Afghanistan from how it all started to how we got to where we are today and what it means for the future of Afghanistan and its people.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-151-afghanistan
In today’s episode we’ll continue talking about. more common idioms in English. Expressions such as “hit the nail on the head”, “cut to the chase” and “up in the air”.
Tune in to find out what these idioms mean and how to use them.
As always, read the transcript as you listen here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-150-common-idioms-2
Business buzzwords are terms that are regularly used in business to gain attention, boost morale, and describe situations within an industry or corporate culture.
While they can be unknown and confusing at first, understanding and correctly using buzzwords can help you engage with coworkers and clients and add variety to your professional lexicon.
Tune in to this week’s episode as we go through some commonly used business buzzwords and how they can help you elevate your workplace fluency to the next level.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-149-business-buzzwords
What do Silly Putty, Furbies, and “Goosebumps” books all have in common? Being incredibly popular and successful fads in the 1990s that came and went with the decade.
These short-lived trends are just a few of many that live forever in the minds of those who are old enough to remember them and in many cases, also collecting dust somewhere in the attic (looking at you, Beanie Babies…).
Tune in to this week’s episode as we are joined by special guest, Cat Flynn, in discussing some of our favorite fads from the 90s.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-148-90s-trends
Following its biggest anti-government protests in more than thirty years, the people of the tiny island nation of Cuba have been taking to the streets demanding aid from the government as the country suffers from food and medicine shortages, rising inflation, lack of vaccines, and a sixty-year embargo with the US that has crippled the lives of its people.
Will President Miguel Díaz Canel and the Cuban government provide what the people are asking for or will they continue to ignore them and face a more severe backlash?
Tune in to this week’s episode as we discuss the developing situation of the Cuban protests and what we could expect to see in the future.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-147-cuba-protests
After being postponed for a year due to COVID-19, the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics are officially underway with thousands of athletes, officials, and journalists pouring into the Japanese capital for the most anticipated international multi-sport event in the world.
However, with rising positive COVID-19 cases, social distancing protocols, and no spectators allowed at the events, this year’s historic games will be different than any before.
Join us for today’s episode as we talk all about the Summer Olympics from cardboard beds and minimal interactions to this year’s new events and more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-146-the-tokyo-summer-olympics
Hawaii is the world’s largest island chain, located in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles off the coast from the United States mainland which became the US’s newest and 50th state in 1959.
With its tropical climate, beautiful beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, seafood, etc., Hawaii has long been a popular destination for honeymooners, surfers, families, and retirees trying to escape the boredom and craziness of mainland life.
Join us for today's episode as we discuss Ian’s recent trip to Hawaii from the amazing beaches and delicious seafood of Maui to the lengthy and scenic “Road to Hana” drive.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-145-hawaii
Thirteen years ago, the incredibly famous and successful pop star Britney Spears suffered from a mental breakdown which led her to be admitted into a psych ward and placed under a conservatorship. Under this conservatorship, her father has the legal right to control essentially every decision of her life—from her finances to visiting her own children and even preventing her from getting off of her birth control in order to have more children.
Recently, Britney has expressed her desire to end the conservatorship and regain control of her own life. Thanks to her diehard fans’ support and a New York Times documentary exposing her situation, her case is being heard in legal courts to determine whether or not she will continue to live under the tight grasp of her father or if she will be able to live her life as she pleases.
Join us for today's episode as we discuss the details of the developments of Britney Spear’s bizarre conservatorship case.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-144-the-411-on-britney-spears-conservatorship
An alter ego is a person’s secondary or alternative identity, that happens to be different from a person's normal or true personality.
We see many people take on the role of an alter ego from actors and musicians to superheroes as a way to express themselves in ways that they feel that they can’t with their true identities. They can help one’s career take off to great success or see themselves get pigeon-holed into one character.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss some commonly well-known alter egos from Beyonce’s “Sasha Fierce” to Superman’s Clark Kent and more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-143-alter-egos
One of the most challenging parts of the English language is that it’s filled with verbs that essentially have the same meaning, but are used in different situations or contexts. Some common examples include “know” and “meet”, “watch” and “look” and “win” and “earn”, among many others.
While it can be confusing to know how to choose the right verb, doing so will help you feel more confident and take your fluency to the next level.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss some of the most commonly confused similar verbs and how to know when to use them correctly.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-142-complicated-similar-verbs
Have you ever wondered what your ancestors were like? Did they immigrate from a foreign country to where you live now? What was life like for them in the past?
These are common questions that get mentioned when talking about genealogy—your family’s history.
With advanced genealogy and DNA testing more readily available than ever, it is now easy and affordable to find out more about one’s family history, genetic makeup, and even one’s own identity.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss all about genealogy from exploring our own family trees to the positive and negative results that could come from finding out about your family’s past.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-141-genealogy
A tongue twister is a phrase that is designed to be difficult to articulate properly and can be used as a type of spoken word game or even a voice warm-up for performers, politicians, and other speakers.
Specifically for language learners, they can be used as exercises to improve pronunciation, fluency, and speaking speed.
Join us for today’s episode as we explain some classic English-language tongue twisters from Peter Piper to woodchuck chucks and many more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-140-tongue-twisters
For those who think that United States traditional foods only include hamburgers, hot dogs, and apple pie—you’re wrong (although we do eat a lot of those).
In the US, almost every city or state can be associated with its unique kind of food. From New England clam chowder and Kansas City barbecue to New Orleans jambalaya and Wisconsin cheese curds, the nation’s wide variety of dishes welcome eaters to the flavor and culture of the place they are experiencing.
Join us for today’s episode as we chat all about some of the most uniquely well-known and delicious foods in the US.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-139-us-foods
Since the beginning of journalism, news and media outlets have published damaging, embarrassing, and even racially biased stories to provide readers with interesting and attractive articles—whether they are true or not—and have left these stories uncorrected in their publications. These unfair stories have caused many to be kept from getting jobs, homes, etc., and are constantly haunted by a past publication.
However, recently The Boston Globe has committed to giving people the opportunity to either request a correction or removal of an article about them that was either inaccurate or never should have been published at all.
Will this initiative become a widespread standard in the journalism industry or will only a select few media outlets decide to take the moral high ground in correcting past stories?
Join us this week’s episode as we discuss The Right to be Forgotten and its impact on journalism.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-138-the-right-to-be-forgotten
Seven years ago, comedian Christian Fetterman left his home in Pennsylvania, US for Chile with the dream of learning Spanish and making people laugh with funny videos.
Since starting his YouTube channel—“Gringo Mode On”—three years ago, he has gained widespread popularity for his viral content, especially his hilarious parodies and stereotypes of Chileans and gringos.
Join us for today’s episode as we sit down with Christian to talk all about his journey from teaching English to Chilean preschoolers to becoming a YouTube sensation and much more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-137-special-guest-christian-fetterman-of-gringo-mode-on
The Southeast Asian country of Myanmar has suffered from countless hardships and injustices in the recent past, from the mass genocide of the Rohingya Muslims to having one of the longest ongoing civil wars in the world.
To make things even worse, on February 1st, the Myanmar military successfully deposed the democratically elected National League for Democracy (NLD) party through a military coup—seizing the power of the government and declaring a state of emergency and martial law.
Three months later, the protests have resulted in more than seven hundred civilians dying—including children—and there have been over three thousand people put in prison. These numbers are rising and the situation becomes seemingly more and more complicated every day.
Join us for this week’s episode as we discuss the ongoing crisis in Myanmar and what might be done to solve it.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-136-myanmar
When speaking any language—as a native or as a learner—it can be very easy to fall into the habit of using the same general and uninteresting adjectives over and over. In English, just a few of these adjectives include “good”, “bad”, “fine”, and they are not only vague—but also downright boring.
A great way to expand your lexicon, sound more fluent and have fun challenging yourself at the same is to learn and use some great alternative synonyms to replace them. Join us for today’s episode as we discuss some of these great examples and how they can help you take your fluency to the next level.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingle/episode-135-advance-your-fluency-with-adjectives
It is common to hear people talk all about the big cities in the US—New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, etc. However, a lesser-known city that lies in the hills of Kentucky is Louisville. Home to the famous boxer, Muhammed Ali, The Kentucky Derby, and Kentucky Fried Chicken—Louisville is a hidden gem that is overlooked too often by tourists.
Join us on today’s episode as we talk to our special guest and native Kentuckian—Nate Douglas—about the Bluegrass State from black-eyed peas and twangy accents to the chill vibes and lifestyle of Louisville.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-132-cwg-talks-everything-kentucky-with-special-guest-nate-douglas
The Grand Canyon is an enormous natural formation located in the southwest US in a state called Arizona that was formed by millions of years of river and wind erosion.
At 446km length and 29km width, the canyon is a sight to see and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the US with an estimated 5.9 million tourists visiting every year. While visiting the Grand Canyon is for everyone, it is especially attractive to hikers looking to experience some of the trails and dangerously hot conditions for the experience of a lifetime.
Join us for today’s podcast as Paige tells us all about her trip to one of North America’s greatest natural wonders including extensive hikes, dehydration, and sunset beers.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-133-paige-takes-a-trip-to-the-grand-canyon
The rise of climate change in recent years has affected our planet in many ways, one of which is the increase in frequency and magnitude of natural disasters. Every year, these forces of nature cause chaos, destruction, and death more and more frequently than before.
Whether it’s tornados in Missouri, blizzards in Boston, or wildfires in Chile, natural disasters are a common part of life and culture for the people who live with them.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss natural disasters, their effects on the world, and how they will continue to increase unless we do something about it.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-132-natural-disasters
A euphemism is a word or expression used in place of one that may be found offensive or suggest something unpleasant. Some euphemisms are intended to be funny while others are used to say something that would be very inappropriate to say otherwise.
While they might seem confusing or vague to someone learning English, native speakers use them constantly and can really help you to sound more fluent.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss "doing your business”, “ big-boned,” and other common euphemisms.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-131-euphemisms
With the rise of remote work during the pandemic, the world has seen a significant increase in people leaving their urban homes for more rural settings away from the city and traditional office settings.
Some are even brave enough to leave their permanent homes behind and accept a nomad lifestyle, traveling from place to place to live and work.
Join us for today’s episode as we sit down with special guest, Kate Connelly, to talk about her decision to leave her urban life in Washington DC and take on the nomad life from the beaches of Rhode Island to the mountains of Colorado.
Read the full transcript on our website: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-130-special-guest-kate-connelly
A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investing scam that generates returns for earlier investors with money taken from later investors. This is similar to a pyramid scheme in that both are based on using new investors' funds to pay the earlier backers.
These schemes have existed for many years and examples can be found all over the world from Brazil’s Telexfree to Alberto Chang in Chile.
But, why is it called a Ponzi scheme? And how are these con artists able to trick so many people into giving them their money for a reward that doesn’t really exist?
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss the origins of Ponzi schemes, how they function, and how Bernie Madoff successfully pulled off the biggest Ponzi scheme in history.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-129-what-is-a-ponzi-scheme
The death penalty—also known as capital punishment—is the execution or killing of an offender sentenced to death by a court of law for a serious crime such as murder.
While many countries have abolished capital punishment, it still remains a prevalent practice in many other countries, including the United States where seventeen executions took place in 2020 alone.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss the dark and controversial issue of the death penalty.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-128-the-death-penalty
There are few things that give us a sense of freedom like hopping in the car and driving a long distance from one place to another, viewing the scenery and landscapes along the way. Road trips give us the opportunity to explore new places and cultures, see famous and unknown attractions, and bond with our friends and family.
Like most things in life, road trips don’t always go perfect and you always have to expect the unexpected from speeding tickets and hitchhikers to broken down cars and blizzards.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss everything about hitting the open road and the memorable experiences that come with it.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-127-road-trips
In the age of digitization when we are all constantly shopping online, sharing content on multiple social media platforms at once, and our whole lives are essentially online, we give up more and more of our personal data to companies and governments.
Is it worth giving up some of our personal information in exchange for access to the digital world? Or are we risking more and more privacy to the point of being watched and listened to constantly?
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss encryption, Edward Snowden, and Apple’s fight for privacy rights against the US government.
Difficult to understand this conversation in English? Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-126-privacy
In the US and Canada, Black History Month takes place during the entire month of February and is dedicated to remembering and recognizing important people and events of African descent.
While we still have a long way to go in order to reach equality, it’s important to recognize the accomplishments and contributions that have been made throughout history by prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, and Jesse Owens among many others.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss Black History Month, some of the most outstanding black figures, and their contributions to mankind.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-125-cwg-celebrates-black-history-month
According to the New York Times, when there is a tragedy or disaster, it is common to see an increase in marriages as people want to maintain their feelings of safety, security, and love by deciding to marry their partner. This has certainly been the case during the global pandemic, with figures showing as much as a 70% increase in marriage licenses in some places.
For many in long-term relationships, the pandemic has marked a moment for them to take their love to the next step while others might be choosing to get married just because they are bored in quarantine.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss the increase in pandemic weddings and whether or not these relationships will stand the test of time.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-124-pandemic-marriages
Can you think back to your days in school and remember a certain teacher that really made an impact on your life? Maybe it was a teacher that made you laugh, maybe that made you think deeply, or maybe inspired you to pursue your goals and dreams? Whoever they might be, great teachers are invaluable and we are lucky to have them.
Join us for today’s episode as we chat with our special guest, Angela Sigismondi—a high school English teacher from the US who is doing her best to be that special teacher even with the complications of Zoom classes, controversial book reads, and religious objections.
Read the full transcript: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-123-special-guest-amp-educator-angela-sigismondi
The Super Bowl—the annual championship game of American football in the United States—is happening this Sunday between the Kansas City Chiefs (Ian’s favorite team!) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a showdown to find out which team will be crowned champions.
And while it’s the most important and popular sport in the United States, American football is mostly unknown or misunderstood everywhere else in the world. Even though the rules can be complicated, it’s a dynamic and entertaining sport to watch either on TV or live in the stadium.
Join us in today’s podcast as we explain everything about American football from halftime and pizza to touchdowns and timeouts.
Read the full transcript on our website: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-122-american-football-the-super-bowl
Riddles are tricky, brain-teasing statements or questions that are designed to be difficult to solve like a puzzle. Some people are great at solving them while others—like us—are not.
Join us for today’s episode as we try our best to solve and break down the meanings of some tough riddles in English.
Read the full transcript on our website: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-114-riddle-me-this
Argentina has finally achieved their goal of becoming the largest Latin American nation to legalize abortion after years of grassroots efforts in the historically Catholic and conservative country.
This marks a milestone for the growing feminist movement in the region which has experienced pushback from the Catholic church, conservative leaders, and anti-abortion movements for so long.
Will the effects spread to the rest of the region or will women’s rights continue to be suppressed as they have been for centuries?
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss Argentina’s historical conservatism, the rise of feminism, and how the landmark change could affect the rest of Latin America in the future.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-120-argentina-legalizes-abortion-after-years-long-fight
Only six days into the new year, we watched in horror as violent, Trump-supporting protesters forced their way into the US Capitol building after President Trump’s public speech encouraging them to stop Congress from finalizing the Electoral College results and democracy from taking place.
The historic coup-attempt resulted in hours of destruction, looting, and the deaths of five people before it all ended with Congress still proceeding to finalize the election results.
Will President Trump be held responsible for his actions or will he be able to avoid accountability as we have seen throughout his entire presidency?
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss the details of the US Capitol riots and what possible consequences it might have moving forward.
Read the full transcript and vocabulary guide here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-119-historic-and-violent-break-in-at-the-us-capitol
Fake News—it’s the buzzword that we hear across all forms of communication from social media platforms, news companies, and the most powerful politicians in the world.
The rise of digital communication has allowed us to publish and share any information across the internet with the click of a button without having to verify if it’s actually true.
While most of it is silly and harmless, what happens when fake news is taken too seriously and causes violence and hatred?
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss clickbait headlines, anti-vaxxers, and Nigerian genocide, and other problems caused by President Trump’s favorite word.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-118-fake-news-its-everywhere
As we all say goodbye (and good riddance) to 2020, we reflect on the goals and habits that many of us set for ourselves before the start of the year such as losing weight, learning a new skill, traveling, etc.
While most of us didn’t stick to these goals, just making it to the end of this crazy year safe and healthy is enough of an accomplishment.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss quarantine drinking, broken resolutions, and our own personal objectives for 2021.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-117-new-years-resolutions
2020 was…well… where do we even start? From kicking off the year with Australian wildfires and the death of Kobe Bryant to the historic Chilean referendum and US presidential elections—all during a global pandemic—this year was one that we will never forget.
Join us for today’s episode as we give a year-in-review wrap-up and discuss some of the most important events that occurred in this crazy, unpredictable, and historic year.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-116-2020-what-a-year
As vaccines for COVID-19 have started to roll out in different parts of the world these last two weeks, the thought of terminating this deadly disease and returning to our normals lives is giving many hope as we near the end of a long and dark year.
However, with rising cases, unorganized policies, and limited vaccines available, it’s apparent that our fight against the deadly coronavirus is far from over.
Tune in to today’s episode as CWG gives an update on COVID-19 developments including second waves of infections, vaccine rollouts and Argentina’s coronavirus tax on the wealthy.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-115-covid-update
The US presidential election which we covered in Episode 105 is now over with Joe Biden presumably being the official winner to become the next president of the United States in a year that saw the highest voter turnout in 120 years.
However, Trump and his supporters continue to contest the election results, claiming voter fraud and corruption, and will possibly resist the transition of power.
Join us for this episode as we discuss the election results, Trump’s ongoing fight, and what we might expect to happen on inauguration day on January 20th.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-114-the-us-presidential-election-is-over
Located in Tanzania, Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest mountain at 5,895 meters (19,240 feet) and takes seven days to complete. With only a 40% success rate of reaching the top, it’s clear that summitting the peak is not for the faint of heart. However, those who brave the harsh weather, high altitude, and physical/mental pain to reach the top can consider it a trip of a lifetime.
Join us today as we discuss mountain climbing training, toilet porters, and Tanzanian whisky on Africa’s tallest mountain with good friend and special guest, David Vaughn.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-113-climbing-mt-killmanjaro
Whether being a beginner or an advanced learner, making mistakes in a foreign language is inevitable. While it can be embarrassing and frustrating, making mistakes helps you recognize your weak spots in order to correct them and to sound more natural and fluent.
Tune into today’s episode as we discuss some common English mistakes and how to correct them in order to take your fluency to the next level.
Read the full transcript and vocabulary guide here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-112-some-common-mistakes
The rise of social media and technology has changed different aspects of our social interactions, including the way that we romantically date.
Meeting someone and asking them out on a pre-planned date has now been replaced by “liking” photos and swiping left or right on social media and dating apps like Tinder.
Tune into this week’s podcast as we compare dating in the past to the present including catfishing, ghosting, and searching for love in the digital age.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-111-cwg-talks-about-dating
Whenever we go outside and we look up at the big sky and we see the beautiful stars at night, we often ponder what is out there. What is in outer space? Are we alone? Are we the only ones? What's the meaning of life? Everyone thinks about the galaxy, other planets, space exploration, aliens, etc. and really makes us consider the possibilities that exist in the ever-expanding universe.
Tune in to today’s podcast as we discuss shooting stars, space exploration, and whether or not we believe other life exists in the universe.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-110-cwg-ponders-space-and-other-life
If you were the eyewitness to someone robbing a bank, would you report it to the police? If someone was convinced that they were guilty of a crime that you committed, would you let them take the blame? Would you kill one person in order to save five people?
These kinds of difficult scenarios are known in English as ethical dilemmas. There are always consequences and it's a matter of where your conscience lies. There's no right or wrong answer— it's just how strongly you feel either way.
Tune into today’s podcast as we discuss difficult ethical dilemmas and what moral decisions we would personally make.
Read the full transcript and vocabulary guide here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-109-ethical-dilemmas
A conspiracy theory is a belief that some covert organization is responsible for a circumstance or event that happens in the world. From the first moon landing to JFK’s assassination to the recent mysterious death of Jeffrey Epstein, there is no shortage of conspiracy theories that make their way into our everyday news cycles and conversations. Whether they are plausible or outlandish, there are few topics more interesting than the consideration of these theories and if we are really being told the truth about these events.
Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss the Illuminati, Barack Obama, Katy Perry, and some other current conspiracy theories with special guest, Michael Papale. (Disclaimer: CWG does not support any of the featured conspiracy theories. They are for discussion purposes only).
Read the full transcript and vocabulary guide here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-108-conspiracy-theories
As we discussed in Episode 105, voters will decide who will become the next president in the upcoming US election by ballot. In addition, voters will also be voting on state-specific issues such as Congress representatives, judges, alcohol and tobacco taxes, voting-age requirements, among many others. One could argue that these state laws affect citizens’ everyday lives even more than federal laws and therefore, their importance cannot be overlooked.
Tune in to today’s episode as we discuss some of the new ballot measures being presented in this year’s upcoming election and how they could possibly shape and change the future of certain states in the US.
Read the full transcript and vocabulary guide here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-107-us-election-by-state
As we approach the one year anniversary of Chile’s social uprising that occurred last October following massive protests and military intervention, tensions are rising again in anticipation of the upcoming constitutional referendum vote in which Chileans will vote to determine if and how a new constitution will be drafted.
This vote will be the first of many steps towards change for current and future generations alike moving forward in a country that has experienced so much politically and socially in the last half-century.
Tune into today’s episode as we reflect on the social uprising, discuss the referendum details, and ponder the future of Chile.
Read the full transcript here as well as a key vocabulary guide: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-106-chiles-vote-for-a-new-constitution
Less than a month away from the US presidential elections, tensions are running high during a year that has given us a global pandemic, unprecedented forest fires, and a weakened economy. During a normal year, the US voting process can be complex and confusing, let alone with the complications that COVID-19 has presented us this year, in particular.
In today’s episode, we discuss the upcoming US elections from the candidates to campaigning to debating to persuading the Electoral College.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-105-the-upcoming-us-presidential-election
How did the number thirteen become so unlucky? Why is it bad luck to cross a black cat? Why shouldn’t you ever walk under a leaning ladder?
These superstitions—widely or commonly held beliefs that things are caused due to bad luck or due to supernatural circumstances—are still very much a part of people’s beliefs and influence their daily actions. But why are these seemingly silly beliefs so widely accepted?
Toss some salt over your shoulder and tune in to today’s episode as we discuss some common superstitions, their origins, and why we still believe them today.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-104-superstitions
Do you remember your first job? It might not have been the most professional or exciting, but it probably helped you build character and understand the importance of work.
Whether it’s cleaning golf carts, waitressing at a retirement home, or mowing lawns, young people get their first jobs for the experience and to have a few extra bucks in their pocket.
In today’s podcast, we talk all about our first jobs, odd jobs, and getting fired.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-103-first-jobs-odd-jobs
Latin America is known for many cultural aspects that make it so unique and special such as food, drinks, geography, art, and music. However, perhaps the most important of all the cultural aspects is dance. It seems to be infused into the daily rhythm and soul of every person that calls Latin America home—with each dance as unique and interesting as it’s own country and culture.
To celebrate Chile’s Fiestas Patrias celebrations on September 18th, we decided to discuss some of Latin America’s unique, traditional dances, including Chile’s own Cueca.
So put on your dancing shoes and tune in to find out more.
Read the transcript while you listen here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-102-the-traditional-dances-of-south-america
We all have certain habits that are embarrassing, counterproductive, and in some cases, negative for us.
Whether it’s singing in the car, smoking cigarettes, or hitting the snooze button too many times, we all have our own guilty pleasures and vices.
In today’s episode, we talk about common guilty pleasures and vices—including some of our own.
Read the transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-101-vices-and-guilty-pleasures
To celebrate Coffee With Gringos 100th episode Paige and Ian hosted a live event where they took questions from the audience. Tune in and hear about favorite episodes, embarrassing moments, favorite Chilean food to favorite drunk food.
You can also watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFSAZrf3gsA
Since the beginning of time, humans have been searching for the answers to some of life’s biggest questions. One of the most widely accepted forms of answering these questions for people around the world has come in the form of religion.
In today’s episode, we talk about faith, religious hypocrites, and our own personal beliefs.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-99-religion
Did you know that it’s illegal to fly a kite in Victoria, Australia? Or that it’s prohibited to wear high-heel shoes at the Acropolis in Athens? If your answer is no, then you’ll want to listen to these strange and funny laws and many others that exist in different countries all around the world in this week’s episode.
Read along with the transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-98-strange-laws
The United States has a lot of big cities that offer plenty of tourist attractions such as New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Miami. But there’s one big Midwestern city that gets overlooked. This beautiful city located on the shores of Lake Michigan is none other than Chicago.
In today’s episode, we talk with fellow Dynamic English teacher and Chicago native—Matt Gutman—all about the Cubs, deep-dish pizza, and the best music and museums in “The Windy City.”
Read the full transcript to this episode here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-97-everything-chicago
“Never Have I Ever” is a popular drinking game in which someone says something they have never done before and if anyone else has done that before, they have to put down a finger and take a drink.
In today’s episode, we play “Never Have I Ever…” and talk about our experiences with bungee jumping, exotic foods, and much more.
Read the transcript to this episode here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-9 6-never-have-i-ever
What do a globe-cycling woman, a torch-swallowing fire performer, and a chainsaw-juggling, completely-tattooed man have in common? It’s not a joke punchline—it’s the list of some of this year’s Guinness World record-holders.
The Guinness World Records started in 1955 with the goal of finding and recognizing the world’s weirdest, wildest, and most incredible feats of humankind. In this episode, we talk about some of our favorite Guinness World records for 2020.
Read the transcript to this episode here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles /episode -95-guinness-world-records
There’s something magical about opening up a book, feeling the paper pages in your hands, and allowing your imagination to transport you to a new world. However, in a digitized world of phones, computers, tablets, and many other digital devices, reading in its traditional form is becoming increasingly less popular. In today’s episode, we talk about our favorite books, the struggles of finding books abroad, and what the future holds for reading.
Lee la transcripción aquí: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast -clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-94-theres-nothing-like-reading-a-good-book
Sleep—it’s something that all of us have to do in order to be able to function properly as humans. Sleep expert, Dr. Matthew Walker, points out that the majority of people do not get the daily recommended amount of sleep leading to bad moods, low energy, weak immune systems, and even serious diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s. In today’s podcast, we break down sleep and why it’s so incredibly important for our health.
Lee la transcripción aquí: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-93-sleep
If you found a briefcase full of money in the woods, would you take it or leave it? If you could change the human body, what enhancements would you make? These kinds of questions that make us consider what decision we would make in possible scenarios are called hypothetical questions. In today’s podcast, we discuss some funny and interesting hypothetical questions and what decisions we would make.
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https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-92-hypothetical-questions
From working at a ski resort in Colorado in the US to starting an English language institute from nothing, Dynamic English’s co-founder, Andrew Lakin, has had quite the journey leading up to the present day. In today’s episode, we sit down with Andrew to find out his life story, hobbies, passions, and what it took to make Dynamic English what it is today.
As protests against police brutality and racial injustice continue in cities across the United States, the Black Lives Matter movement has come back into center focus after the senseless killing of black man, George Floyd in Minneapolis. In today’s episode, we discuss white privilege, police-protester tensions, and how after centuries of racial discrimination and senseless killings at the hands of police, Black Lives Matter still seeks justice and equality.
Racism is an issue that negatively affects all regions of the world and has especially shaped the culture of the United States. It has caused racial tensions, deep unfairness, mistreatment and unjust killings of blacks and Latinos for centuries. Given the current events of racial protests happening in the United States around the death of African-American man, George Floyd, in Minneapolis, we thought it would be a good opportunity to give our listeners a better understanding of the roots behind racism in the US.
Have you ever said a word in another language thinking that you know the meaning when actually it means something totally different? As language learners, we’ve all fallen victim to false friends—words that have similar forms in a person's native language, but a different meaning in another language. In today’s podcast, we discuss common false friends between Spanish and English and how to make sure to say that you’re embarrassed instead of pregnant.
With the global rise of the #metoo movement, we’ve seen more women publicly fight back against sexual misconduct and sexual assault by men in positions of power. Harvey Weinstein—the successful and wealthy Hollywood producer who sexually assaulted and violated several women over the years has finally been charged for his crimes and is facing many years in prison. Today, we discuss the story of Weinstein, his legal journey and the changing of society’s treatment of women.
Exercise—it’s one of the most important ways to maintain not only physical health but also mental and emotional health. Especially during these times of quarantine and isolation, it’s more important than ever to make sure to take care of yourself and to stay physically active. So put on your running shoes and join us for this week’s episode about exercise.
In order to slow the spread of the current global pandemic, COVID-19, medical organizations and governments have put in place a quarantine for its citizens—meaning that people must stay inside their homes as much as possible. On today’s podcast, we talk about Zoom, TikTok, stair sprints and the many other ways we are filling our time during life in quarantine.
Whether falling, stubbing, breaking or bruising, it seems that we humans are always getting hurt in some way. Today on the podcast, we talk all about these injuries and times when we’ve hurt ourselves.
On today’s podcast, we discuss common English idioms used to describe something and their origins. So whether you’re feeling a little bit “under the weather” because it’s “raining cats and dogs” or if you’ve “missed the boat” on wishing your friend to “break a leg”, we’ll discuss what these mean, along with a number of common English idioms to help express something.
Capitalism is considered one of the most effective and widely adopted economic systems on the planet. But what happens to a government and its citizens when it gets out of control? On today’s episode, we'‘re joined by special guest, Daniel Pennington, to discuss the effects of capitalism in Chile and the US and what might happen moving forward.
Chewing food with your mouth open. Holding open a door without telling someone “thank you.” Walking on the wrong side of the sidewalk. These are just a few things about society that really annoy us—also known as “pet peeves” in English. On today’s podcast, we talk all about the pet peeves that drive us crazy.
Ok, so things with the current coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, have really escalated since we recorded our previous episode: “Coronavirus Craziness.” The new pandemic has been spreading all over the world causing economic collapse, nationwide quarantines and thousands of deaths across all continents. On today’s podcast, we discuss the current developments of COVID-19 and how long we think its effects will last.
The world is currently being being rocked by the effects of COVID-19: the newest, unknown virus in the coronavirus family that has quickly spread around the world. Not only has it infected and killed many, but has caused economic and travel effects unlike any before in history. On today’s podcast, we discuss the origins, effects and the current developments of the new virus and how it will affect the world moving forward.
In today’s podcast, we sit down and chat with fellow Dynamic English teacher, Monica Jones, all about previously living in Mexico compared to life in Chile. So tune in to hear all about the good, bad and the spicy!
Traveling—it’s one of the most enjoyable and exciting adventures that someone can have. While traveling is great, usually something—or many things—can go wrong in the process. From missed flights and sports events to sleeping in bug-infested hostels, we’ll discuss bad traveling experiences and how we can laugh at them today. Learn English by listening to Coffee With Gringos Podcast every week.
A ‘gringa’ in Mexico City—the massive capital city of Mexico that is steeped in history and culture is a city unlike any other in the world. In today’s episode, Paige tells us all about her recent reporting trip to the exciting city where she encountered interesting foods, potent tequila and friendly faces.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made headlines recently following their shock announcement to leave the royal family, which is caused surprise and drama. What happens when royals decide to leave the family? We talk about everything “Megxit” and what will happen to the royal family moving forward.
Would you dare to say Bloody Mary in the mirror? What would you do if you found out a stranger was trying to kidnap you? Today on the podcast, we talk all about urban myths—many that sound like the plot of a horror movie. Tune in to find out. Learn English, improve your listening skills with this podcast episode.
Today’s English podcast is about The Oscars ceremony - the annual awards event for each year’s best movies and 2019 had no shortage of great flicks. From “The Irishman” to “Joker”, last year was filled with great movies that will surely win awards. So tune in to hear everything about this year’s upcoming Oscars this week on the pod.
On today’s podcast, we talk about trekking or hiking in Chile and the US and some of the things that can happen in the process. Smelling the fresh air, taking in a beautiful view and (maybe) getting lost in the process—just a few things that can happen when you leave the city and head to the great outdoors.
And so today, we have a special guest: Claire Spooner is in our studio today and she is going to talk about wine. She is a wine sommelier and quite the expert. Learn important vocabulary like tannins, body, aromas and more.
Have you ever made a facebook account for a banana? Have you ever started a “poo” blog rating toilets in China? Not many have, but today we sit back down our good friend, Claire Spooner, who has done that and much more over the course of her interesting life. So tune in and hear what else Claire has to say.
On today’s episode of CWG we have quite a special guest: former mayor of Santiago, Pablo Zalaquett. We talk about his experience as mayor of Santiago.
If you swim right after eating, will you drown? If you get stung by a jellyfish, should you pee on it? On this podcast, we answer those tough questions and other old wives’ tales.
Earth is our only home and the need to keep it clean and healthy has never been more important. From rising temperatures to plastic filling up the oceans, it’s clear that more needs to be done to keep our planet from being destroyed by our own actions. Today on the pod, we’ll talk about recycling methods, ways to limit your carbon footprint, as well as some activists who are doing their part to change the discussion on climate change.
Drug addiction is a major issue that faces every country, in all parts of the world. But what happens when pharmaceutical companies and doctors are the ones giving the drugs that end up causing these addictions and, in many cases, death? Today on the podcast, we talk about the opioid crisis in the US and how it has affected everyone.
Running….you either love it or hate it. Even if you love it, could you run more than 42 kilometers at one time? In today’s podcast, we’ll talk about the training, mentality, preparation….and craziness needed to run a marathon.
Pot, weed, cannabis, marijuana—whatever you call it, more people are using this powerful plant than ever…whether legal or illegal. There have been big changes in the legality and public opinion of marijuana in recent years. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss these topics and more.
Thanksgiving—the holiday when we get together with family and friends to give thanks for what what you have in your life, while eating and drinking LOTS. It’s no wonder that it is one of our favorite holidays. Today on the podcast, we’ll talk turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie and all things Thanksgiving.
Driving—one of the most important events that can happen in someone’s life. And possibly…one of the most stressful. What are some the differences the driving culture between the US and Chile? Tune in today’s episode to find out.
Our teacher, Matteo, talks about his experience living in Valparaiso and his new book. Learn how he ended up In Chile, his story of unrequited love in Valpo, and his experience as a self-trained writer.
Staying healthy isn’t always easy. From smog to dietary habits to home remedies, we cover everything related to health in today’s podcast.
It’s now October and that means that it’s time for some of our favorite holidays: Day of the Dead and Halloween. From afterlife celebrations and face paint to trick or treating and costumes, we’ll cover everything you need to know about these interesting holidays. So grab your mask and candy and tune in!
What happens when a society has had enough from it’s government and feels they deserve more? Protests, marches, and unfortunately, crime and destruction. In today’s podcast, we will give updates and discuss the current situation regarding the cost of living protests in Chile.
Living in another country can be fun, exciting, and….challenging if you are immigrating. Today on the podcast, we talk about the good, bad, slow and frustrating regarding the immigration processes in Chile and the US.
The use of cryptocurrency is on the rise and more popular than ever. But how does it work? How are companies trying to enter into this new type of digital currency? Today on the podcast, we discuss cryptocurrency, including Facebook’s new proposed cryptocurrency, Libra.
Today on the podcast, we’ll cover a more serious and sensitive topic: guns and mass shootings. What is gun policy like in the US? Why do so many mass shootings occur? We’ll discuss these questions and more with our special guest—fellow Dynamic English teacher, Jesse Andrews.
How does someone choose a particular career path ? This week on the podcast, we’re talking about careers. from ones that exist today to the careers of the future—there are lot of options to consider.
Everyone has someone in their life who inspires them because of their actions. It might be family member, athlete, celebrity or even a superhero. This week on the podcast, we’re talking role models and the effects they have on our lives.
From Kindergarten to college, we spend a lot of our lives in schools. This week on the podcast, we’ll be discussing all about school and the educational systems that exist in Chile and the US.
Who could imagine life without our furry friends? This week on the podcast, we’ll be talking all about animals. Ones we love, ones we don’t love, and ones that we think are our “spirit animals.”
On today’s episode, Ian introduces himself and chats with Paige about music. They talk about different genres here in Chile and abroad as well as the changing technology behind music.
Today Paige talks with Tomás Silva, a professional arm wrestler! Get the inside scoop and tricks here.
On today’s episode Paige and Stephanie talk about gender and LGBTQIA+ Pride, in Chile and the U.S.
Today Paige and Martin tackle quite an interesting topic, we’re going to talk about malls. Which in the U.S. are a dying retail business, but here, surprisingly, they’re booming. We also talk about the potential arrival of Amazon in the near future and its implications.
After 46 episodes of Coffee with Gringos, Mariah will leave her position as co-host to head back to Minnesota, USA. Paige and Mariah reflect on past episodes and the memories made.
Today is a special episode of the podcast because we are joined by co-founder of Dynamic English, Ted Goetz. Ted, Mariah, and Paige talk about his life before Dynamic English and how he and co-founder, Andrew, started it all!
Today we are with another Dynamic English teacher, with Martin Rojas. And he is here today to tell us a little bit about himself and also share his interest in history, so it's a special episode today.
This week, we're talking about technology and the ways that it's changing our lives. If you think about the names Alexa, Siri, Okay Google... you know who those are. Those are the little robots that we interact with on a daily basis. But how is that impacting us as humans? How is that changing our future?
Today’s episode, we have a special guest and fellow Dynamic teacher with us. Stephanie Pruitt is here to tell us a little bit about herself and also to chat about Chilean and United States customs.
This week on the podcast, we're doing things a little bit differently. Instead of Coffee with Gringos, we are cooking with gringos! So, in order to teach you that vocabulary about food and about cooking, Paige and Mariah will be making a meal—lasagna.
Chile's a beautiful country. There's so much to see here. From the mountains to the sea to the desert to the forest... sometimes I don't think Chileans even realize how much their country has to offer. And so today we'll be chatting about some of the places that we've been to and comparing them because Chile has a lot of really, really different places.
On this episode we’ll talk about our fears, our phobias, and our superstitions... so good old human anxiety. But it's something that we all relate to, right?! Remember, as you're listening, if you get lost, the vocabulary guide and the transcript are on the website to help you out.
On this episode, we talk about bucket lists. The term comes from the idiom "kick the bucket," which means to die. It's a very old-fashioned idiom that means to die. So basically the bucket list means: What are all of the things you want to do before you kick the bucket? What are your hopes and dreams? Remember, as you're listening, if you get lost, the vocabulary guide and transcript are on the website to help you out.
This week we’ll talk with our special guest, Grace from the United States, who has been working in entrepreneurship in Chile for the last 5 years.
This week we're talking about different things that we do around the house, around the apartment: household chores and tasks. It's not a glamorous topic, but it's definitely one that we talk about everyday because these are things that you're doing constantly, right?
Today we will be talking about reviews. If you have used a product or service recently, chances are you have either read a review or left a review. As you listen, if you get lost along the way, the transcript and vocabulary guide are on the website to help you out.
This week we are chatting about the sharing economy. If you have used Airbnb, if you have used Uber, you have participated in the sharing economy. It's all the rage these days, and it's really changing the way that people use products and services.
In today’s episode we’ll be sharing with you some typical vocabulary you’ll need to use the next time you stay at a hotel. We’ll simulate some common common conversations you may run into during your stay. If you get lost along the way, the transcript and vocabulary guide are on our website as always to help you out.
This week, we are talking about vocabulary that you use in an airport. All over the world, whether you're traveling to Thailand or Russia or the United States, English is a really useful language to be able to use in the airport because it's sort of the go-to language if you don't speak the language in that country. So, we know that being in an airport can include lots of different scenarios, so today, Paige and I will be very dramatically and realistically acting out typical scenarios in an airport
This week on the podcast, we're talking about an annual event where all of the biggest stars get together. We're chatting about the Oscars. As we talk, we'll be using phrasal verbs. We know that these are tricky, and we wanted to be sure that you had a chance to hear them in context. So, as we talk about the movies we watched, we'll be using those a lot.
This week we are back with our special guest Daniela Fuentes. Last week, we talked about her story of living in the United States and returning to Chile. And this week, we'll be talking about her work and her experience working with a start-up in Chile.
Welcome back to the podcast. this week, we have a special guest with us. And her name is Dani, and we're really looking forward to chatting with her today about her experience living and studying in the United States for 8 years before coming back to Chile.
Today, we will be talking about conditionals. Conditionals are a tough grammar point for a lot of English language learners. They're tough in any language, and so today, we'll just be using them. So, as you listen, you'll have a chance to listen to conditionals in action. If you get confused along the way, we'll have the transcript, the vocabulary guide, and a little grammar view of conditionals to help you out on the website.
This week, the theme of the pod is family. So, Paige and I will talk a little bit about our families, our childhood, and hopefully it will give you the vocabulary that you need to be able to talk about your own family.
In this episode we'll be talking about different characteristics of people so listen for those adjectives that describe our personalities and our characteristics.
This week on Coffee with Gringos, we have a special guest with us. So, Matias is with us today because we always talk here on Coffee with Gringos about our experiences living in Chile, but it's not often that we here from a Chilean who's had a chance to live in the United States, and so today, we'll be hearing from Matias.
This week we are talking about cross-cultural relationships with two of our friends and colleagues who have firsthand experience. Remember, if you get lost when you're listening to the podcast, our transcript and vocabulary guide are on the website to help you out.
So, I want you imagine that you are traveling in an English speaking country, and you go to the bar, and you're ready to order a drink, and you're like, "Shoot, I don't know vocabulary for any of the drinks on this menu!" Or maybe you don't have a menu! That's the worst case scenario. So, today, we are reviewing the vocabulary for some of our favorite alcoholic beverages. Now, we know that some people don't drink, but a lot of you do. So, tune in, and remember that if you get lost along the way, the vocabulary guide and transcript are on our website to help you out.
Today on the pod, we have a special guest. Our friend Kyle is here with us today to tell us his story and also to chat a little bit about slang in English.
Welcome back to the podcast. This week, we are chatting about trip planning. We're both people that really enjoy travelling, especially living abroad, there are lots of opportunities to do it. And we know that a lot of our listeners do too! So today we're practicing vocabulary related to planning a trip.
Welcome back to the pod. Today, we are talking about pop culture. And we'll be focusing on books and movies, and giving some of our recommendations as the year comes to a close.
Workout more, eat healthy, quit smoking - just a few of the most common New Year Resolutions. Do you make one every year? But most importantly, do you stick to it?
U.S. politics can be quite complicated - you have local politics, state politics and federal. And it’s all mostly controlled by two political parties - Democrats on the left and Republicans on the right. Tune in to hear which party you’d likely fall into.
Paige and Mariah are back this week with money on our minds. Listen in, and practice key vocabulary related to tipping, ATMs, and other general financial terms!
Have a job interview coming up that you’re nervous about? Well don’t stress - take a listen to this latest episode and ace your next one!
Are you a social media fanatic? An aspiring Instagram influencer? We’re not either of these things… but we’re normal folks who use social media. So, today, we’re talking about it. We’ll talk about our own usage, we’ll try to guess what’s popular with teenagers these days, and we’ll discuss the challenge of deciding whether your social media usage is private, personal, or both.
Love is in the air… and the parks… and the metro. This week, we’re chatting about romantic topics like weddings and dating! Paige and Mariah tell you about wedding customs in the United States and we share our thoughts on PDA in Chile. What’s PDA, you ask? Press play, and we’ll tell you!
In this edition of Coffee with Gringos, we’re joined by our pal and fellow Dynamic English teacher, Victor! Victor shares his inspiring journey to learn English and build a life in Chile. He tells us how a guy from El Salvador ended up in Santiago and shares his passion for bike riding. This is a good one. Whether you’re driving, cooking dinner, or avoiding doing your actual work… hang out with Victor, Paige, and Mariah for the next 15 minutes.
Did you know Chile's National Sport is....Rodeo. We discuss which sports are popular here and back home in the U.S. Remember if you get lost you can always refer back to the transcript and vocabulary guide.
Winter is soon ending but winter here in Santiago isn't quite like the winter we're used to back home. Remember if you get lost you can always refer back to the transcript and vocabulary guide.
In honor of Chile's upcoming El Dieciocho - we discuss this important holiday and how it compares to some of our holidays back home. Remember if you get lost you can always refer back to the transcript and vocabulary guide.
We discuss the foods we love and maybe don't love so much here in Chile and how they compare back home, with returning special gringo guests from Australia and the U.K. Remember if you get lost you can always refer back to the transcript and vocabulary guide.
We discuss transportation here in Chile and compare it to our experiences at home with special gringo guests from Australia and the U.K. Remember if you get lost you can always refer back to the transcript and vocabulary guide.
Here in Chile What's App is the preferred mode of communication, for business, something that's surprising for those coming from the U.S. Remember if you get lost you can always refer back to the transcript and vocabulary guide.
Have you ever heard of "Digital Nomads"? Well, tune in and learn more about where business culture is heading these days. Remember if you get lost you can always refer back to the transcript and vocabulary guide.
Sometimes traveling isn’t all fun. Learn how to tell a story by hearing about a couple of travel hiccups. Remember if you get lost you can always refer back to the transcript and vocabulary guide.
Learn how to talk about your past vacations and travels! Remember if you get lost you can always refer back to the transcript and vocabulary guide.
This week on Coffee with Gringos, we head to the bar and have a really typical conversation! We discuss what we’ve been up to lately, a disastrous morning metro commute, and the World Cup. See how much you can understand of our conversation, and if you get lost, use the transcript to follow along.
On this episode of “Coffee with Gringos”, listen in as we reminisce on our first meeting. We’ll be using typical typical vocabulary and phrases for first introductions. When you get lost, refer to the transcript below. If you’e unsure what a word or phrase means, check out the Key Vocabulary, Phrases and Slang section below the transcript. Happy Listening!
"Coffee With Gringos" is hosted by native English speakers who teach and live in Santiago, Chile.