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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
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Weapons
Feb 2300:23:56Tap to summarizeHumankind has felt the need to protect themselves and their kin since the dawn of time. Although nobody wants to resort to violence, it can be a means to an end sometimes. Peoples all over the planet have been waging war on each other since it’s started spinning, and sadly I see no end in sight. Lock & load! Join me as we weigh in on the wild world of weapons on this week’s episode of FYI.Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content: early access bonus content PDF resources weekly group classes monthly private classes direct access to me in chat group many more benefits Additional FREE content!
Transcribe →Grand Canyon
Feb 2000:27:53Tap to summarizeThis enormous ancient gorge is as iconic as it gets. The bountiful breathtaking behemoth has been inhabited by tribes for over 12 thousand years. It's still a sacred place nestled in the southwest of the United States straddling over 440 KM in length and 30 KM in width. People who have journeyed there have been left in awe by its jaw dropping size, not to mention the wealth of wildlife, fauna, and activities available at your fingertips. All aboard The Grand Canyon Express! We'll take a gander at the gargantuan Grand Canyon on this week's episode of FYI! Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content: early access bonus content PDF resources weekly group classes monthly private classes direct access to me in chat group many more benefits Additional FREE content!
Transcribe →Corporations
Feb 1600:27:11Tap to summarizeThese enormous entities have been gaining ground at breakneck speed. Consumerism has become ubiquitous in our society, and has subsequently seeped into every aspect of our lives. We babble on about our favorite brands as if they were some sort of personal coat of arms. However you slice it or dice it, the mission of these greedy gargantuan juggernauts all boils down to one thing, the bottom line. Making moolah! We’ll uncover the complex culture of corporations on this week’s episode of FYI!Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content: early access bonus content PDF resources weekly group classes monthly private classes direct access to me in chat group many more benefits Additional FREE content!
Transcribe →English in Music
Feb 1300:27:40Tap to summarizeI’m hooked on English and I’ve told you that time after time. And to my students who don’t feel like doing anything, well, you’d better shape up. As you can see there’s loads of English to be learned when we listen to music and take a look at the lyrics. It’s never been easier to learn English and have fun as you get down to the beat. So let’s get down, to business. We’ll learn English from music on this week’s episode of FYI!Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content: early access bonus content PDF resources weekly group classes monthly private classes direct access to me in chat group many more benefits Additional FREE content!
Transcribe →to HAVE
Feb 900:26:08Tap to summarizeWelcome to season 7 of FYI. This season instead of tackling topics we’ll discover the most common verbs in the English language. HAVES and HAVE-NOTS, may I HAVE your attention. We’ll HAVE our way with HAVE on this week's episode of FYI!!Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content: early access bonus content PDF resources weekly group classes monthly private classes direct access to me in chat group many more benefits Additional FREE content!
Transcribe →Skyscrapers
Feb 600:25:11Tap to summarizeThese spectacular spires sometimes inspire us, and astound us while we stare in awe skyward at their sheer size. Ever since Otis invented the elevator the sky’s the limit when it comes to erecting these iconic towering structures. However, it wasn’t always easy, many lives have been lost and many lessons learned as we build our modern day towers of Babel higher and higher. Join me as we discover skyscrapers on this week’s episode of FYI!Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content: early access bonus content PDF resources weekly group classes monthly private classes direct access to me in chat group many more benefits Additional FREE content!
Transcribe →Propaganda
Feb 200:27:58Tap to summarizeCalling all FYIERS! I need your undivided attention for this matter of utmost importance. While this week’s show may manipulate your mind and leave you in a trance, you can bet your bottom dollar we are going to learn lots of useful English, laugh out loud and be spellbound through and through. That is, as long as you obey and consume. Join me, as we take a peek at the powerful weapon known as propaganda on this week’s episode of FYI.Support the showJOIN our curious community for tons of EXCLUSIVE BONUS content: early access bonus content PDF resources weekly group classes monthly private classes direct access to me in chat group many more benefits Additional FREE content!
Transcribe →Beatles
Oct 8, 2024Tap to summarizeThe Fab Four are by far the most megalithic band ever. This legendary lineup of likeable lads from Liverpool have left behind a legacy like no other band that came before them. Let’s be honest: “We Love Them Yeah Yeah Yeah!” We'll break down the boisterous, brazen, brilliant, beloved Beatles 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 →Espionage
Apr 22, 2022Tap to summarizeThere’s an unseen, untold, unknown universe lurking under the surface. A secretive sect of spies subversively sneaking around in the shadows, and assuming several identities, all in the name of national security and such. We’ll expose the elusive world of espionage on this week’s 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 →Smartphones
Nov 12, 2021Tap to summarizeWe communicate constantly and conveniently, check our messages, consult our calendars, get directions when driving, find out the local forecast, make a reservation at a restaurant, peruse podcasts, plus plenty of other purposeful applications, and all in the palm of our hands. We’ll set out to demystify these pocket-sized portals known as smartphones once and for all, 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!
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