FYI - For Your Inglés
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
Episodes
231 episodes
Dictators
These power hungry people have preyed on their own population in many cases. They are unelected tyrants who ran rigorous regimes, where dissent was met with torture and even death. As a society, the same question keeps coming back to haunt us. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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26:00
Trump
This lively loudmouth is loved by many and loathed by lots of others who suffer from TDS. When he’s perched upon the pulpit preaching his populism, he polarizes people all over the place, from Alabama to Almansa. But one thing is for sure, the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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28:08
Drugs
These often illicit substances come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They can both cure us and kill us in the same breath. Popping pills can ease our pain, but one can get hooked, as some meds are heavily addictive. They can cause cravings, an...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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27:53
to TURN
Welcome to season 7 of FYI. This season instead of tackling topics we’ll discover the most common verbs in the English language! If you want to TURN into an English superstar, don’t TURN a blind eye to this week’s episode of FYI!
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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28:06
Art w/ Rob Grams
It can be a myriad of different things: beautiful, sad, inspiring, poignant, and even pertinent and purposeful. It speaks to our five senses on a level we can’t even comprehend. We couldn’t fathom the world without it. We’ll delve into the aren...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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32:16
Mafia
I’m gonna make you an offer you can’t refuse. Calling all wise guys, made men, and mobsters alike. We’ll unravel a dark hidden underworld where murder, mayhem, and money laundering are commonplace and par for the course. These goombahs and thei...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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29:03
Weapons
Humankind 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’...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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23:56
Grand Canyon
This 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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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27:53
Corporations
These 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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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27:11
English in Music
I’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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 19
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27:40
to HAVE
Welcome 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!!...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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26:08
Skyscrapers
These 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 w...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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25:11
Propaganda
Calling 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, la...
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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27:58
Master Class - Top Study Tips - Sept. 2024
This month we looked at top study tips and we warmed up with some interrogative exercises. We wrapped up looking at one of the most motivational songs ever: Eye of the Tiger. Laugh and learn along with us!
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1:01:22
to RUN
Welcome to season 7 of FYI. This season instead of tackling topics we’ll discover the most common verbs in the English language! I hope you are ready to RUN the show as I RUN RUN by you.
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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32:26
to ASK
Welcome to season 7 of FYI. This season instead of tackling topics we’ll discover the most common verbs in the English language! Learning about the verb ASK is not a big ASK. Just ASK around on this week’s episode of FYI!
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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28:54
Coasters
These sloping structures are often used as a euphemism for life as they’re full of ups and downs, twists and turns and surprises around every bend. And these humongous modern marvels have come a long way since the day of ice tracks. Taller, fas...
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Season 6
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Episode 30
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34:52
HEAR & LISTEN
Welcome to season 7 of FYI. This season instead of tackling topics we’ll discover the most common verbs in the English language! HEAR ye, HEAR ye. HEAR me out and LISTEN up. We’ll learn all about HEAR & LISTEN on this week’s episode of FYI!...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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30:10
to SELL
Welcome to season 7 of FYI. This season instead of tackling topics we’ll discover the most common verbs in the English language! Are you SOLD on learning English? Don’t SELL yourself short on this week’s episode of FYI!
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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28:53
Extreme Sports
The world is full of fearless risk-taking adventure seekers in search of a rousing rush of adrenaline. Daredevils defy the very limits of humankind daily. These venturers are constantly pushing the envelope in search of that sudden surge of dop...
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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26:42
SPEAK & TALK
Welcome to season 7 of FYI. This season instead of tackling topics we’ll discover the most common verbs in the English language. This show is the TALK of the town and that SPEAKS volumes about it. We’ll have a TALK about TALK & SPEAK on thi...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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28:08
to PUT
Welcome to season 7 of FYI. This season instead of tackling topics we’ll discover the most common verbs in the English language! Can you PUT up with PUT? Well, you’d better PUT up or shut up on this week’s episode of FYI!
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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30:55
Sleep
Rise and shine sleepyhead. Time is of the essence so don't you dare dream about sleeping in. As we say, you snooze you lose. A new day is upon us and we are going to seize it and milk it to the very last minute. I must admit, I feel like a mill...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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30:09