Join the conversation and share your thoughts! What do onions on your head and spaghetti behind your ear have to do with memory? In this fun episode, Donielle and Khrystyna put their brains to the test with a wacky grocery list challenge and share creative tricks for remembering things—from visualization to music and more. Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the ...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Join Donielle and Khrystyna for a lively conversation about Donielle’s summer travels through Italy, Greece, and Turkiye. You'll hear all about some unforgettable Italian food (and yes, the pizza’s amazing!), feeding cats on a black sand beach in Greece, and a souvenir from Turkiye that's a bit of an upgrade from your average keychain. Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for e...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts! We’re catching up after a little summer break and some fun travels, and Khrystyna has plenty to share about her trip to San Francisco. Hear all about the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, whale watching, amazing food, and a ride in a car with no driver. Yep. That happened. Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary ...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Today Donielle and Khrystyna play a spontaneous and silly game of Finish the Sentence. From revealing their dessert alter-egos and dream homes to unexpected exotic pets, you’ll hear fun stories, personal quirks, and plenty of laughter. Grab a cup and join in! Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts! From the surprising misadventures of a parrot to an unusual case of mistaken identity, Donielle and Khrystyna discuss quirky real-life stories with interesting or unexpected twists. Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and language notes regarding this to...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Join Donielle and Khrystyna for a relaxed coffee break episode filled with laughs, quirky “Would You Rather” questions, and a surprisingly effective sleep hack. From elevator stories to fashion debates, it’s an easygoing chat for fun listening and vocabulary practice! Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabular...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna open up about the everyday stressors we all face. We share how stress shows up in our lives and our personal tips for managing it. Tune in for relatable stories, vocabulary-rich natural conversation, and a few laughs along the way. Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary u...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts! What’s your favorite way to relax? In this episode, Donielle and Khrystyna chat about hobbies — from baking and reading to board games and gardening — and share some laughs along the way. Grab a cup and join the conversation! Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional c...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts! Today, Donielle and Khrystyna talk about their social media preferences and habits. They discuss which platforms they use most, the kind of content they enjoy, and their thoughts on pros and cons of social media. Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and l...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts! In this Coffee Break episode, Donielle and Khrystyna play a fun round of Tell Me Some Things... where they discuss hilarious do’s and don’ts for various situations. Grab your coffee and join the laughs! Show Notes Support the show To get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and language n...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts!In today’s episode, Donielle and Khrystyna need a break from the daily news headlines, so we're scouring the interwebs to uncover uplifting and funny news stories. Join us for a lighthearted conversation filled with moments designed to bring a smile to your face. We hope these stories brighten your day, too! Show Notes Support the showTo get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts!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! Show Notes Support the showTo get the most out of this...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts!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.Show Notes Support the showTo get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additiona...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts!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! Show Notes Support the showTo get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation ...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts!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.Show Notes Support the showTo get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts!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.show notes Support the showTo get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts!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. Download the show notes for this episode for lots more helpful language info! Support the showTo get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show ...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts!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! Download the show notes for this episode for lots more helpful language info! Support the showTo get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you w...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts!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...

Join the conversation and share your thoughts!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! Support the showTo get the most out of this podcast, be sure to download the show notes for each episode. There you will find more information about the vocabulary used in the conversation and additional cultural and languag...