Podcast
FYI - For Your Inglés
Hosted by Alberto Alonso · EN
Hello, English explorers! Welcome to FYI (For Your Inglés)! You'll learn so much more than just English in this weekly show. We delve into a wide range of fascinating topics. No topic is too tough to tackle: jeans, dogs, sneakers, Central Park, wine, Area 51, essential verbs, and etc. Send me suggestions for topics you'd like to hear about in future episodes. I'd love to hear from you. My aim is to educate, enlighten, and entertain you, all at the same time. Have fun while learning about spectacular stuff in English! For exclusive bonus content in our curious community check out my https://patreon.com/albertoalonso *Intro music = Souvenir by Augusto Hernandez
60episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Kellogg's
Apr 1500:27:56Tap to summarizeThe story of this well-known beloved breakfast brand starts with two brothers who's relationship faltered and finally had a falling out. A devout quack doctor set in his ways, and a younger brother who no longer wants to be under his brother's wing duke it out to see who will rule the roost in the surreal cereal realm. We'll dish out the crazy account of Kellogg's on this week's episode of FYI! Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content:early accessbonus contentPDF resourcesweekly group classesmonthly private classesdirect access to me in chat groupmany more benefitsAdditional FREE content!
Transcribe →Social Media w/ Diana Morales
Apr 1300:36:25Tap to summarizeThis relatively new invention has somehow seeped its way into our lives. Like any double-edged sword, it can help you and potentially harm you. Society is seemingly more and more hooked on these powerful platforms as time passes. Whether we are working, playing, chatting, or just gossiping, we spend endless hours scrolling through these so-called social sites. These digital domains have even managed to mold the language and give new meaning to words in the lexicon. We’ll suss out social media on this week’s episode of FYI!Special thanks to my lovely wife Diana for joining me on this week's show! Check out her Twitter and LinkedInSo MetaInspiring stories of resilience: overcoming struggles, finding purpose, transforming livesListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content:early accessbonus contentPDF resourcesweekly group classesmonthly private classesdirect access to me in chat groupmany more benefitsAdditional FREE content!
Transcribe →Hospitals
Apr 1000:28:41Tap to summarizeInfirmaries can be interesting and intimidating institutions, but one thing is for certain, the industry is indispensable. We go there to get nursed back to health if we get ill or injured, or go under the knife if need be. In an emergency we can even be rushed there in an ambulance. While many come out with a clean bill of health, some patients never leave these paramedical places. Paging Dr. Alonso. Please report to ER ASAP. We’ll make sense of hospitals on this week’s episode of FYI! Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content:early accessbonus contentPDF resourcesweekly group classesmonthly private classesdirect access to me in chat groupmany more benefitsAdditional FREE content!
Transcribe →Vinyl
Apr 800:24:03Tap to summarizeWelcome to WFYI FM RADIO the home of the smooth soulful sounds where we’re spinning stacks of wax for you while you work or just go about your day. This is your beat bringing buddy DJ AA and you are in for a real treat for the next hour or so. Get ready to set the record straight and learn lots of exciting English in today’s session! Join me as we venture into the unbelievable world of vinyl on this week’s episode of FYI!Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content:early accessbonus contentPDF resourcesweekly group classesmonthly private classesdirect access to me in chat groupmany more benefitsAdditional FREE content!
Transcribe →Supermarkets
Apr 600:28:36Tap to summarizeAttention shoppers: There’s a special on sliced bread and chopped liver. Two for one, today only. This offer is exclusively for club card members. Happy shopping and have a nice day! You can find anything you may need in the aisles of these often unpopular places where we purchase our basic necessities. Nevertheless, we need go to grocery stores in order to keep both our bellies and fridges full. Ooops! Clean up on aisle 4. We’ll suss out supermarkets on this week’s episode of FYI!Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content:early accessbonus contentPDF resourcesweekly group classesmonthly private classesdirect access to me in chat groupmany more benefitsAdditional FREE content!
Transcribe →Cruises
Apr 300:26:13Tap to summarizeAll aboard! Last call for all ship passengers on pier 12. I know summer is sadly over, but that doesn’t mean the fun and festivities have to stop. Let the vacay vibes live on forever! We are about to embark on a journey around the 7 seas and learn all about the business of big boats. Whether you’re into lavish voyages, endless activities, or just wanna see sunsets from different places and perspectives, as you stuff your face in the buffet, then this episode is for you. Man overboard! All hands on deck as we dissect the diverse world of cruises on this week’s episode of FYI!Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content:early accessbonus contentPDF resourcesweekly group classesmonthly private classesdirect access to me in chat groupmany more benefitsAdditional FREE content!
Transcribe →Easter
Mar 2700:24:29Tap to summarizeAaaah. Spring has finally sprung. The beautiful flower buds are starting to blossom and bloom, as the birds cheerfully chirp. Consequentially, the countryside will be quite colorful and full of tons of contrasting sights, sounds, and smells. Let’s commence this spectacular season with a fantastic feast while we hunt for Easter eggs that may have been left behind by that beloved bunny. What’s up doc? No, not you Bugs Bunny. Join me as we stuff our faces with friends and family, on the exciting Easter episode of FYI!Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content:early accessbonus contentPDF resourcesweekly group classesmonthly private classesdirect access to me in chat groupmany more benefitsAdditional FREE content!
Transcribe →Amsterdam w/ Mike Morton
Mar 2500:27:40Tap to summarizeThere’s no place quite like this spectacular standalone city in The Netherlands. This quirky Dutch capital is renown for its quintessential curving canals, hard-core bike culture, cannabis coffee shops, awe-inspiring architecture, with a multitude of museums, cultural centers, and so much more. My buddy Mike is going to show us around amazing Amsterdam on this week’s episode of FYI. Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content:early accessbonus contentPDF resourcesweekly group classesmonthly private classesdirect access to me in chat groupmany more benefitsAdditional FREE content!
Transcribe →Rolling Stones
Mar 2300:26:26Tap to summarizeThese raucous rock n' roll rebels are living proof that this defiant style of music is a direct descendant of the blues. Their band's name even comes from a classic Muddy Waters song, and its also an age-old adage in English: a rolling stone gathers no moss. Please allow me to introduce this group, they're a band of wealth and taste. We can get some satisfaction as we suss out The Stones on this week's episode of FYI! Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content:early accessbonus contentPDF resourcesweekly group classesmonthly private classesdirect access to me in chat groupmany more benefitsAdditional FREE content!
Transcribe →The Circus
Mar 2000:24:55Tap to summarizeLadies and gentlemen, children of all ages step right up. You're about to experience the most spectacular sensational show in the whole wide world. Three rings brimming with exciting entertainment, non-stop thrills, and fabulous feats. Feast your eyes on the fearless lion tamer, the amazing acrobats on the flying trapeze, and the death-defying daredevils, as they delight you and stimulate your senses. Join me as we circumnavigate the circus on this week's episode of FYI! Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content:early accessbonus contentPDF resourcesweekly group classesmonthly private classesdirect access to me in chat groupmany more benefitsAdditional FREE content!
Transcribe →