Fast Track to English Fluency

May 21 2024 14 ep. 22 mins 5
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Americans don't speak like a textbook, so why learn English from one? Get on the Fast Track to English Fluency with Josh and Amber at WaiGuo Friends English. If you are a low-advanced adult English language learner struggling to know what to study to finally reach fluency, then you are in the right place!The Fast Track to English Fluency is all about:- natural American English conversations- integrating grammar with paralanguage- breaking down spoken American English- tips and tricks to listen and speak like an American- exploring American culture and linguistic connotations- using new vocabulary, phrases, and idioms in context- real-life English applications you can use right awaySo, grab a hot drink, settle into a cozy spot with your notebook, and join us on the fast track!

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013 - Public vs. Private vs. Homeschool in America (our experience)

May 21 2024 36 mins  
Education is a deceptively difficult topic in America because so many beliefs, value systems, and political views impact each family's view of it. So, though we can break education up broadly by student age or location, it is better to discuss it by funding and purpose. We've attended public, private, and homeschool in the American South. Here is a discussion of our experiences and

012 - Minimalism vs. Materialism

Apr 04 2024 21 mins  
In this podcast, Josh and Amber share about their personal experiences with minimalism and materialism. In addition, to comparing and contrasting these two extremes, they also talk about how essentialism plays into the equation and on what side they lean toward.

011 - American Entrepreneurship

Jan 30 2024 20 mins  

010 - Working From Home vs. Hybrid Schedules

Jan 25 2024 18 mins  

009 - The Typical American Dream Today

Dec 28 2023 29 mins  
The pillars of the classic American dream essentially come down to democracy, personal rights, liberty, opportunity for growth, and equality. American history is quite tumultuous with the struggle to define exactly what that means and for whom those pillars stand.The American Dream today is more of a catch-all term for a variety of desires deeply rooted in the culture. They are not

008 - How Can I Build Vocabulary for Fluency? | Real Study Struggles

Sep 16 2023 19 mins  

007 - The Problem with Translation | Literal vs. Figurative Meaning

Sep 03 2023 21 mins  
Many students get stuck on translating everything to their first language, thinking of a response, and then translating that response back into English. But the problem is that so much meaning can be lost, especially that of nuance and implication. This episode is all about the spectrum of literal versus figurative meaning in various areas of English. Are you ready for a challenge?

006 - Is English More of a Science or an Art? | 3 Case Studies

Aug 01 2023 22 mins  
How one answers this question has serious implications for the way he or she approaches learning English. If English is more of a science, then a special emphasis should be placed on learning vocabulary and grammar with specific patterns to communicate accurately. However, if English is more of an art, then one should spend a significant amount of their study time observing the con

005 - MYTHS of Taboo Things to Talk About to Americans

Jul 15 2023 24 mins  
Josh and Amber take some time to bust some myths about things people "don't talk about" in American culture. There are a few things to consider with this one as some of these myths are based on a kernel of truth, while others are true depending on the situation. Are you ready? Let's get into it!

004 - The Biggest Determining Factors in How You Speak

Jul 10 2023 25 mins  
In this episode, Josh and Amber discuss the three biggest determining factors for how you speak to someone in American culture. Then, they provide a few tips for how to do this well in your study. Transcript and comprehension quiz have been provided on the left! Moreover, you can jump over to Slack to join the conversation :)