Join me for a fun, conversational deep dive into one of America’s most playful holidays — Halloween!
In this episode, Keifer shares the history of Halloween, how families across the U.S. celebrate with costumes, candy, and community, and even a funny personal story about his homemade SpongeBob costume.

You’ll learn about trick-or-treating, pumpkins, haunted houses, and hayrides — plus a few spooky English idioms and vocabulary along the way.
Perfect for intermediate English learners who want to improve listening skills while exploring American culture in a fun, relaxed way.

Also you can find me on Spotify under English Umbrella if you'd like to watch there!

The English Umbrella

How Americans Celebrate Halloween

3月3日は「ひなまつり🎎」でした！今年は「桜餅（さくらもち）」を食べました〜！みなさんの国では3月に何をしますか？🌸

SeikaのPodcast🎧

Ep.3 ひなまつり🎎🍡

僕はサッカーが大好きです。今は全然やらないけど、サッカーを観るのは好きだよ。
そして仙台に引っ越してから、まだ友達が一人もいないからスポーツバーに行こうかなぁ。。。

Japanese "Taka" it easy

ワールドカップをアプリで見ようか、スポーツバーに行って見ようか。どうしようかな？

Quizz, exercices, vidéo etc:
https://youtu.be/ZVB12ku3ZYs

French Stories For All

How much a child REALLY costs in France (Natural French Listening)

Immerse yourself in the eerie beauty of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven.
Experience the profound sorrow and psychological depth that have captivated readers for generations. 

Verse Ventures - A Journey Through Poetry and Literature

Echoes of the Raven - A Haunting Recital of Poe's Masterpiece

Beginner Chinese Listening：新年快乐  Happy New Year

Beginner Chinese Listening

In this episode of "English Learners Boost," we explore "The Advantages of Taking a Break." Discover how taking breaks can enhance productivity, reduce stress, and boost creativity. Learn practical tips and real-life examples to incorporate effective breaks into your daily routine. Plus, don't miss our special segment on how to improve your English skills with personalized lessons through my iTalki profile. Tune in and find out why taking a break is a smart strategy for achieving your goals!

English Learner's Boost

The Advantages of Taking A Break

Pizza is one of the world's most popular fast foods. It's believed that over 5 billion pizzas are sold around the world every year. In the US alone, people buy about 3 billion pizzas each year, which is about 46 slices per person!

But it wasn't always as popular as it is today — in fact, it used to be looked down on, even by Italians!

The modern pizza we know today started in Naples, Italy, in the 18th century. Poor people in the city needed cheap food that was easy to eat as they looked for work. Street vendors sold them pizzas with simple toppings like garlic and tomatoes.

For a long time, pizza was looked down on as food for the poor, and visitors to Naples thought it was dirty and unappealing.

But this changed in 1889, when Queen Margherita of Italy tried pizza and loved it. The pizza with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil was named after her, and pizza started to become a national dish in Italy.

Pizza became a favorite in the US after Italian immigrants brought it with them. It became especially popular in cities like New York, and new styles like Chicago deep dish and Hawaiian were invented.

And it became even more popular with the invention of frozen pizza, which let people make their own pizzas at home.

Today, pizza is enjoyed around the world, with many different toppings and styles. But its basic form hasn't changed very much from all those years ago.

