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Today we're exploring the colorful world of body-related idioms, phrasal verbs, and expressions! With so many to choose from, we’re putting fate in the hands of a spinning wheel, landing on a body part, and uncovering a few surprising idioms featuring each one. Don't turn your nose up at these useful idioms - this episode is full of fun, laughs, and phrases you’ll want to keep an eye out for!
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Today we continue our conversation about restaurants and restaurant culture in the United States, including explaining a little about how tipping works here. And of course, because it's us, we'll also talk about favorite restaurant foods.
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Today we're discussing all things restaurant related: eating out, take out, cuisines, etc. But it turns out that this is a big topic, and since we love talking about food, we're calling this a part 1, and we'll continue our discussion next time!
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In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna dive into some of the puzzling customs, habits, and practices that leave us scratching our heads. Join us for a lighthearted conversation about things that just don't make sense to us and our attempts to figure out what the reason might be that they persist.
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Today we're talking about a famous U.S. city that receives millions of visitors per year: Chicago, Illinois! Donielle has lived there, and Khrystyna has visited many times, so we're sharing our experiences and discussing places to visit and famous Chicago foods to try.
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Today, Donielle and Khrystyna are discussing experiences renting and living in apartments. We also discuss an interesting court case, sparking conversations about the diverse cultural influences shaping perspectives on adult children continuing to reside in their parents' home.
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In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna start off the discussion with a funny news story about not-so-big lottery winnings. We then talk about our own luck when it comes to winning things, and imagine what we would do if we ever hit it big in the lottery!
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Another fun installment in our coffee break series - a quick game or fun discussion that's perfect for when you're short on time and would prefer to listen to a shorter recording. Each episode will be about 15 minutes long with a discussion about a topic, a quick Q&A, or a fun game. Because these are short conversations that we will be sprinkling in with the regular episodes, the show notes will also be brief – just focusing on a few key words and phrases used in our discussion that we think may be helpful to explain. In today’s episode, Donielle and Khrystyna are playing a quick game of Would you rather...?
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In this episode, our conversation revolves around various phrasal verbs that include the verb "come" but you'll also hear about lots of other phrasal verbs and expressions! Be sure to grab the show notes for even more content!
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In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss common dreams, dream meanings, and our own dream habits. Be sure to grab the show notes for even more content!
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In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna talk about weddings: culture, traditions, and superstitions, and you'll hear a little about their own wedding experiences! Be sure to grab the show notes for even more content!
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Superstitions are common in just about all cultures, and they are so much fun to discuss! In today’s episode Donielle and Khrystyna talk about superstitions that are common in the U.S., and Khrystyna shares some unique Ukrainian superstitions. Be sure to grab the show notes for even more content!
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Today we are trying something new! In addition to our regular, full-length episodes, we are starting a new series we are calling Coffee Break. Each episode will be a short discussion about a topic, a quick Q&A, or a fun game. Because these are short conversations that we will be sprinkling in with the regular episodes, the show notes will also be brief – just focusing on a few key words and phrases used in our discussion that we think may be helpful to explain. In today’s episode, Donielle and Khrystyna are playing a mini version of the party game Never Have I Ever. We hope you enjoy it!
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In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss an activity almost everyone can relate to in some way: watching TV. In this conversation, you'll hear about favorite genres of shows, specific show opinions, and television watching habits. Be sure to grab the show notes for even more content!
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Today we're doing something a little bit different! Khrystyna has just returned from a fun family trip to Ireland, and Donielle is talking to her about her experience. You'll hear about some of the places she visited, her impressions of Ireland, and you know us already - of course we manage to talk a little about coffee and food she enjoyed during her trip. Join us as we discuss this amazing vacation destination! Be sure to download the show notes for even more content!
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In today's episode, Donielle and Khrystyna are having a little fun with animal idioms! English is full of interesting idioms that we frequently use in conversations, but it's not always so easy to understand them from context alone. Today we are talking about some of our favorites with an animal theme. Be sure to download the show notes for even more content!
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In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss common everyday annoyances and our personal pet peeves. Not sure what a "pet peeve" is? Tune in to find out! Be sure to download the show notes for even more content!
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In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna are talking all about jobs - different types of jobs we have had, our dream jobs and more. Be sure to download the show notes for even more content!
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In this episode, we're mixing things up a bit! One of the most important things to learn for conversation skills is phrasal verbs because we use them SO often in our daily speech. They are often difficult to learn without some context and lots of examples, so we thought this was a perfect way to help make them a bit easier. Today our conversation is all about phrasal verbs that contain the word PUT. Be sure to download the show notes for even more content!
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In this episode, we are talking about getting a fresh start with a new year! You'll hear us discuss different ways to celebrate New Year's Eve and other New Year's Day traditions, including making new year's resolutions. Be sure to download the show notes for even more content!
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