400. History of Rio de Janeiro! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Today I want to discuss the history of one of the most famous cities in South America: Rio de Janeiro.…
What is Cornwall? (Bonus Episode)
Did you know that part of England has its own language? And is also considered a Celtic nation? Today, I…
398. Why Does Canada Speak French and English? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Why does Canada speak both English and French? Why is Canada's head of state the King of the United Kingdom?…
The Football War: Did a Football Match Really Start a War? (Bonus Episode)
Football is often described as a game that brings people together… but is it always? In July 1969, a conflict…
396. 10 Years Language Learning: Lessons I’d Give My Younger Self (English Vocabulary Lesson)
In August 2016, I moved to a small town on the Japanese island of Shikoku. I had almost no Japanese…
George Washington: Who Was the First President of the USA? (Bonus Episode)
Who was the first president of the United States? You probably know the answer: George Washington. But how much do…
395. What Was the USA Like in 1776? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
When I think of the USA, I picture New York's skyscrapers, Hollywood movies, and Silicon Valley technology companies. I think…
393. History of Football! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
The World Cup is currently underway in North America, so I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk…
392. History of Warsaw (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Today, we’re going to talk about Warsaw. Warsaw is the capital of Poland and one of Europe’s most resilient cities.…