<![CDATA[English American Style]]>English American Style - The place to learn everyday American English. 
English American Style helps English learners sound more natural and confident in everyday American conversations. Join Lisa Rogers for practical lessons on real expressions, idioms, workplace English, American culture, and what Americans really mean. Each episode uses clear explanations, real-world examples, and approachable teaching to help you understand English and use it more comfortably in everyday life.
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]]>https://englishamericanstyle.podbean.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:56:20 GMTSat, 19 Sep 2026 19:33:30 GMT60englishamericanstyle<p>English American Style - The place to learn everyday American English. <br />English American Style helps English learners sound more natural and confident in everyday American conversations. Join Lisa Rogers for practical lessons on real expressions, idioms, workplace English, American culture, and what Americans really mean. Each episode uses clear explanations, real-world examples, and approachable teaching to help you understand English and use it more comfortably in everyday life.<br />Link in bio: https://beacons.ai/english_american_style</p>episodicenglishamericanstyleenglishamericanstyle4u@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Hazel Buys a New Laptop]]>Hazel needs a new laptop, but the first one she likes is more expensive than she expected. Follow Hazel and Asher as they compare options and find a better deal while learning everyday American English in context.

In this lesson, you’ll learn the idiom “cost an arm and a leg,” the phrasal verb “cut back on,” and practice pronouncing “economical.”

Listen to the story first, then stay for Lisa’s review and pronunciation practice.

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]]>d57b078b-2b7d-4ddd-8b8f-fd3aa9a385feSun, 20 Sep 2026 22:09:49 GMT<p>Hazel needs a new laptop, but the first one she likes is more expensive than she expected. Follow Hazel and Asher as they compare options and find a better deal while learning everyday American English in context.</p><p>In this lesson, you’ll learn the idiom <b>“cost an arm and a leg,”</b> the phrasal verb <b>“cut back on,”</b> and practice pronouncing <b>“economical.”</b></p><p>Listen to the story first, then stay for Lisa’s review and pronunciation practice.</p><p><b>Music licensed through Soundstripe Code: WWXSKWT0LQQ0ELNM</b></p>no00:11:06Hazel Buys a New Laptopfull<![CDATA[Mice!!! Lots of Them]]>Today we're going to talk about mice. This has been a banner year for mice where I live. I live in the countryside where there are a lot of woods with many trees, so it's not uncommon to have a furry little critter appear in your kitchen, especially when it begins to turn cold. 

Our five takeaways are: banner year, critter, to turn cold, lures (to lure), and set free (to set free)

]]>https://englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/e/mice-lots-of-them/englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/mice-lots-of-them-74e5c6fdd30477031b547b47997f338cFri, 24 May 2019 17:36:45 GMT<p>Today we're going to talk about mice. This has been a banner year for mice where I live. I live in the countryside where there are a lot of woods with many trees, so it's not uncommon to have a furry little critter appear in your kitchen, especially when it begins to turn cold. </p> <p>Our five takeaways are: banner year, critter, to turn cold, lures (to lure), and set free (to set free)</p> no00:05:482Mice!!! Lots of Themfull<![CDATA[Happy Birthday!]]>November 14th was my daughter’s 27th birthday, She is visiting me so we celebrated her birthday like we used to when she was a child. Our family tradition was to always have cake for breakfast the morning of the birthday. So when the birthday boy or girl awoke, they would come into the kitchen to find the table decorated with presents (also known as gifts), balloons and a cake. Can you name the items in the picture?

]]>https://englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/e/happy-birthday-1560018662/englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/happy-birthday-1560018662-faba69bec9bf5881a560e2bc78f3fc93Sat, 08 Jun 2019 18:31:02 GMT<p>November 14th was my daughter’s 27th birthday, She is visiting me so we celebrated her birthday like we used to when she was a child. Our family tradition was to always have cake for breakfast the morning of the birthday. So when the birthday boy or girl awoke, they would come into the kitchen to find the table decorated with presents (also known as gifts), balloons and a cake. Can you name the items in the picture?</p> no00:07:163Happy Birthday!full<![CDATA[I Met With Two of My English Language Students in California, USA!]]>Many of you know that these past couple of months have been quite busy for me. I had been traveling, and I moved into a new apartment (more on that in another newsletter). In the beginning of December, I flew from New Hampshire to California to meet two of my students! 

]]>https://englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/e/i-met-with-two-of-my-english-language-students-in-california-usa/englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/i-met-with-two-of-my-english-language-students-in-california-usa-2df0c35393c48b184be0bacef46f7692Sun, 09 Jun 2019 22:15:35 GMT<p>Many of you know that these past couple of months have been quite busy for me. I had been traveling, and I moved into a new apartment (more on that in another newsletter). In the beginning of December, I flew from New Hampshire to California to meet two of my students! </p> no00:07:427I Met With Two of My English Language Students in California, USA!full<![CDATA[Welcome to English American Style: How to Learn Everyday American English]]>Welcome to English American Style! Meet Lisa Rogers, your conversation coach, and learn how this podcast can help you speak everyday American English with more confidence. Each week, you’ll practice an idiom, phrasal verb, and pronunciation word through stories and real conversation. Follow the English American Style approach: Hear it. See it. Say it. Use it.

]]>https://englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/e/about-eas/englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/ab9a1917-9e74-37f4-b99f-b313a63836e9Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:49:27 GMT<p>Welcome to English American Style! Meet Lisa Rogers, your conversation coach, and learn how this podcast can help you speak everyday American English with more confidence. Each week, you’ll practice an idiom, phrasal verb, and pronunciation word through stories and real conversation. Follow the English American Style approach: Hear it. See it. Say it. Use it.</p> no00:08:06Welcome to English American Style: How to Learn Everyday American Englishfull<![CDATA[Happy Chinese New Year!]]>It’s the year of the pig. So what does this mean, exactly? In the Chinese culture, each year is identified with a different animal from the Chinese zodiac, and there are 12 animals. This year 2019, is the year of the pig. The pig is a symbol of wealth and prosperity, so you would think that if you were born in the year of the pig that it would be a good year for you, but no, no, no- this is not the case.

]]>https://englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/e/happy-chinese-new-year-1560117918/englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/happy-chinese-new-year-1560117918-e054d812bbb29c3992d3c1ec8d12b062Sun, 09 Jun 2019 22:05:18 GMT<p>It’s the year of the pig. So what does this mean, exactly? In the Chinese culture, each year is identified with a different animal from the Chinese zodiac, and there are 12 animals. This year 2019, is the year of the pig. The pig is a symbol of wealth and prosperity, so you would think that if you were born in the year of the pig that it would be a good year for you, but no, no, no- this is not the case.</p> no00:03:205Happy Chinese New Year!full<![CDATA[Christmas Trees!]]>As most of you know, the holiday season is widely celebrated here in the US, as well as in other parts of the world. One tradition during this season is to decorate a Christmas tree with ornaments and lights. Sometimes the ornaments have sentimental value and they are usually very colorful and festive. Typically there are two types of Christmas trees in the US. We decorate "real” trees which are also called “live” trees. 

]]>https://englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/e/christmas-trees-1560020327/englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/christmas-trees-1560020327-74c107a4ce8609aaab85eb4715edf81fSat, 08 Jun 2019 18:58:47 GMT<p>As most of you know, the holiday season is widely celebrated here in the US, as well as in other parts of the world. One tradition during this season is to decorate a Christmas tree with ornaments and lights. Sometimes the ornaments have sentimental value and they are usually very colorful and festive. Typically there are two types of Christmas trees in the US. We decorate "real” trees which are also called “live” trees. </p> no00:04:544Christmas Trees!full<![CDATA[Under the Weather: An American English Idiom]]>Have you ever heard someone say they’re “under the weather”? In this lesson, Lisa explains this common American English idiom through a story about Hazel and Asher. You’ll also learn the phrasal verb “bounce back,” practice pronouncing “dehydrated” and “enthusiastically,” and hear the story behind the expression. Listen, repeat, and practice answering two questions in English.

]]>https://englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/e/under_the_weather/englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/fcd45b07-7ba6-3c77-984b-febfe85603d9Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:15:43 GMT<p>Have you ever heard someone say they’re “under the weather”? In this lesson, Lisa explains this common American English idiom through a story about Hazel and Asher. You’ll also learn the phrasal verb “bounce back,” practice pronouncing “dehydrated” and “enthusiastically,” and hear the story behind the expression. Listen, repeat, and practice answering two questions in English.</p> no00:16:41Under the Weather: An American English Idiomfull<![CDATA[Hazel Figures Out How to Do It]]>Hazel is learning how to edit videos, but a few things have her stumped. In this episode, learn the idiom “piece of cake,” the phrasal verb “figure out,” and how to pronounce “satisfaction.” You’ll also discover the bonus idiom “task at hand” and hear these expressions used naturally in Hazel’s story.

]]>https://englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/e/figure_it_out/englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/24473be8-3efe-3554-ba67-de93d9360b4cSun, 06 Sep 2026 23:12:17 GMT<p>Hazel is learning how to edit videos, but a few things have her stumped. In this episode, learn the idiom “piece of cake,” the phrasal verb “figure out,” and how to pronounce “satisfaction.” You’ll also discover the bonus idiom “task at hand” and hear these expressions used naturally in Hazel’s story.</p> no00:12:19Hazel Figures Out How to Do Itfull<![CDATA[Hazel Breaks the Ice]]>Hazel is nervous at her first photography club meeting because she doesn’t know anyone. In this episode, she learns what Americans mean by “break the ice,” how to use the phrasal verb “warm up,” and how to pronounce “introduction.” You’ll also hear where the idiom “break the ice” came from.

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]]>https://englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/e/break_the_ice/englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/97a64af2-aaf8-3767-b9d6-76f50e3af3a1Mon, 14 Sep 2026 01:03:34 GMT<p>Hazel is nervous at her first photography club meeting because she doesn’t know anyone. In this episode, she learns what Americans mean by “break the ice,” how to use the phrasal verb “warm up,” and how to pronounce “introduction.” You’ll also hear where the idiom “break the ice” came from.</p><p>Music licensed through Soundstripe Code: WWXSKWT0LQQ0ELNM</p>no00:12:56Hazel Breaks the Icefull<![CDATA[Hazel Has a Funny Feeling | Everyday American English]]>Have you ever had a funny feeling that you forgot something? Follow Hazel’s story while learning the idiom “funny feeling,” the phrasal verb “creep up,” and how to pronounce “prescription.” Lisa also explains two common American pronunciations of “aunt.” Practice natural, everyday American English with English American Style. Hear it. See it. Say it. Use it.

]]>https://englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/e/funny_feeling/englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/c17f4eb4-fe38-3c09-87a7-5eaff482e4c9Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:12:47 GMT<p>Have you ever had a funny feeling that you forgot something? Follow Hazel’s story while learning the idiom “funny feeling,” the phrasal verb “creep up,” and how to pronounce “prescription.” Lisa also explains two common American pronunciations of “aunt.” Practice natural, everyday American English with English American Style. Hear it. See it. Say it. Use it.</p> no00:14:00Hazel Has a Funny Feeling | Everyday American Englishfull<![CDATA[Happy Valentine's Day!]]>This week in the US (United States) we are celebrating a day of love called Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is celebrated every February 14th. Typically, this is a day when people who are in love express their feelings of love for each other. It is customary that couples exchange gifts and give each other greeting cards. Typical gifts are flowers, the red rose is a symbol of love; candy, especially chocolate; and jewelry. 

]]>https://englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/e/happy-valentines-day-1560118339/englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/happy-valentines-day-1560118339-3d4eb26e51819e3362276e8f54e50f00Sun, 09 Jun 2019 22:12:19 GMT<p>This week in the US (United States) we are celebrating a day of love called Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is celebrated every February 14th. Typically, this is a day when people who are in love express their feelings of love for each other. It is customary that couples exchange gifts and give each other greeting cards. Typical gifts are flowers, the red rose is a symbol of love; candy, especially chocolate; and jewelry. </p> no00:03:566Happy Valentine's Day!full<![CDATA[USA Bound - Countries of the VWP]]>Today, Monday, November 5th, I am going to Logan Boston International Airport to pick up my daughter and her husband who are flying in from Bulgaria. Her husband is my son-in-law and I am his mother-in-law. When he meets my two sons, he will be meeting his brothers-in-law.

]]>https://englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/e/usa-bound-countries-of-the-vwp/englishamericanstyle.podbean.com/usa-bound-countries-of-the-vwp-200e1060537f0029219cc6db13f03a6cSat, 08 Jun 2019 18:09:25 GMT<p>Today, Monday, November 5th, I am going to Logan Boston International Airport to pick up my daughter and her husband who are flying in from Bulgaria. Her husband is my son-in-law and I am his mother-in-law. When he meets my two sons, he will be meeting his brothers-in-law.</p> no00:05:472USA Bound - Countries of the VWPfull