English with Dane
Hey, I'm Dane. I grew up bilingual and after 15 years of teaching and working with English learners, I've realised that true fluency comes from understanding how the language fits into real life. I created English with Dane to give Spanish speakers a calm approach to becoming fluent through practical conversations about language, culture, TV and current events. No stress, just English that makes sense and gets easier to use over time.
Episodes
210 episodes
Working in the U.S vs Europe (The American Dream)
I really enjoyed putting this episode together. I've lived both in the U.S and Europe, and I've always been intrigued by the cultural differences. I thought it would be interesting to explore some of these differences, specifically around work....
Do THIS to Sound More Natural
Your English is fine. But something still feels a bit off, right? In this episode I want to show you something I learned at university that completely changed the way I understand how language works. It's one of those things that once you start...
Things Native Speakers Actually Say (And Why You Don’t)
Let's talk about the things that make your English sound natural without you having to think about grammar every two seconds. The phrases that carry tone, attitude, and meaning way beyond the literal words. We're going to cover "chunking", "dis...
Don't Make This Mistake Anymore + How Innovative Ideas Arise
Episode TranscriptI started teaching again and I noticed a common mistake that people make regardless of level. I think it's because ...
VOCAB BOOST: Roomba Hacking, Lodged Bombs & Chinese Malfoy
Three bizarre news stories from around the world that are sure to give us a bunch of new vocabulary. A man who accidentally hacked into 7000 robot vacuums, a man who introduced a WW1 era bomb into his body, and Draco Malfoy goes viral in China....
Things Native Speakers Say
CLASSES I have a list of stuff that I keep adding to, ...
ARCHIVE: The Crazy World of Sound
GROUP SESSIONSI LOVE THIS EPISODE. It's really str...
Today in History, Strange News & Listener Questions
TRANSCRIPT (follow along while you listen)A fun, varied little mix. We're star...
Bad Bunny's Halftime History Lesson ( Vocab BOOST )
TRANSCRIPTGet ready to learn a bunch of ...
Help Your Kids Learn English with Video Games (SERIOUSLY)
TRANSCRIPTWhat if there was a tool that could help your kids improve their English in a way they ACTUALLY like, while also allowing you the chance to connect with them? What if this tool also helped their critical thinki...
The U.S is Unraveling (Advanced)
Advanced Listening Practice - EPISODE TRANSCRIPTA New York Times article read-along about the ...
World News: Tragedy in Spain
Some tragic news regarding a high-speed train accident in Spain.At around 19:30 on Sunday 18th, a high-speed train derailed and crashed into another oncoming train. At the time of recording, at least 39 people have lost their lives, with...
Sports Metaphors for Work
We are OBSESSED with sports metaphors. I think it's because in the U.S sport have become a religion, and the corporate culture that they have exported mirrors this. Anywhere you look you find things like "the final stretch", "...
My Biggest Lesson from 2025
I thought it would be cool to share this with you. I've been on a journey the last few years, and this past year (2025) was really the year it all clicked (or made sense). This is a bit of a personal episode, but hopefully that wont deter y...
How We Sabotage Our Lives (Part 2)
Here's part two of this article read along, that features what are probably the two most important ways in which we sabotage ourselves. Thinking of the WHOLE instead of the next part, and also lying to ourselves with what it is we actually ...
How We Sabotage Our Lives (Article Read-Along)
This article I came across had a refreshing perspective on the psychology behind how we stop ourse...
Underrated SERIES to Perfect Your English + The Subtitle Debate
Learning English with TV Shows is all good. But not all genres are created equal. This is a guide to the most underrated genres of shows that you might be ignoring. Yes, Friends and How I Met Your Mother are fu...
We Don’t Speak the Same Around Everyone
Read this article with me.We change the way we speak depending on who we're talking to. I think we can all agree on that. Some ...
Handle Meetings like a PRO
A look into some of the most common phrases and verbs you can use at work to sound like you know what you're talking about 😉. To circle back, to touch base, to sync up and more. + Dane's new immersion project right here in Madrid.
The Power of Looking Good - Conversation w/ Ruben Ramos
Conversación en inglés para practicar.This conversation features my friend and celebrity hairstylist / make up artist Ruben Ramos
Raising Bilingual Kids (Sin tú serlo)
¿Es posible criar hijos bilingües sin aunque tú no lo seas? Pues sí. Y no lo digo yo, lo dice la ciencia. Este episodio responde a muchas preguntas que tenemos como padres sobre la educación de nuestros hijos en cuanto a la enseñanza de idiomas...
World News: Trump vs Latinos + Young People in Crisis
Noticias en inglés para practicar. Cómo Trump est...
Secrets of a Michelin Star Chef (con Coco Montes)
Hoy hablo con mi amigo Coco Montes (@coco.montes), uno de los chefs más talentosos de España y creador de PABÚ, un restaurante que hace poco rec...
Prepositions Explained (Stop Making these Mistakes)
Se podría decir que las preposiciones son una de las frustraciones más grandes para la gente. Te han enseñado mil reglas (con mil excepciones), pero pararte a pensar qué regla tienes que usar mientras vas hablando es inviable. Este episodio de ...
Why Do We Believe Conspiracy Theories?
This episode is NOT about debunking (proving wrong) any particular theories. It's about understanding why some of us are susceptible to adopting these theories. Is it something inside us? Is it mostly to do (tiene que ver) with external factors...
