In the US, the recent acquittal of seventeen-year Kyle Rittenhouse for shooting three people—killing two and injuring one—during a Black Lives Matter protest last year has reignited once again the hotly debated issue of gun rights in the country.
The case had been really messy from the start, with prosecutors looking for any angle they could to put him behind bars while Rittenhouse and his defense claim he was only acting in self-defense.
Join us for today’s episode as we break down the complicated and polarizing case of Kyle Rittenhouse and the effects it will have on gun rights for the future.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-161-recent-court-case-ignites-gun-debate-in-the-us
A cold case is a crime, or a suspected crime, that has not yet been fully resolved and is not the subject of a current criminal investigation, but for which new information could emerge from new witness testimony, re-examined files, new evidence, or even fresh activities of a suspect. These cases often go unsolved for many years with the families of the victims never finding closure and always wondering what happened to their loved ones.
These cases are often very present and well-known in popular culture in the case of Netflix series, movies, and other forms of entertainment and seem to capture the interest of everyday people despite the sad and unfortunate details of the case itself.
In today’s episode, we are joined by a cold-case fan and good friend, Kathleen Chenery, to discuss a few well-known cold cases and what we think could be the missing links to solve them once and for all.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-160-cold-cases
Alaska is not only the largest US state but a land of wild frontier filled with wild animals, frozen glaciers, and a harsh environment where a few but brave people survive in order to have their own taste of freedom and nature in an ever-modern and controlled world.
Today we sit down with a good friend and former Santiago resident and Dynamic English teacher to discuss life as a salmon fisherman in Alaska from pulling in nets on the boat to avoiding enormous mosquitos.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-159-alaska-fishing
The United States National Parks Service was established in 1916 and has since grown to include 63 national parks in all 50 states and territories from Alaska to Puerto Rico.
Each year, millions of tourists visit these parks to enjoy their unique geography, wildlife, weather, scenery, and accessibility. Whether you’re looking for a casual hike through the forest, catch an incredible sunrise on a volcano crater, or rock climb high granite walls, the national parks have a little bit of something for everyone.
Join us for this episode as we discuss some of these amazing national parks from the high, granite walls of Yosemite to the rocky beaches of Acadia and much more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-158-us-national-parks
Throughout history, there have been incredible survival stories that demonstrate what people have inside them to stay alive under the absolute worst circumstances.
From being stranded in the middle of the ocean and surrounded by sharks to resorting to cannibalism in the freezing mountains, these tragic stories remind us not only of the fragility of life but also the willpower and tenacity it takes to survive when it seems that all hope is lost.
Join us for this episode as we discuss some of history’s most harrowing survival stories from the Donner Party to Aaron Ralston and much more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-158-survival-stories
A pun is a joke that exploits or ties in the different possible meanings of a word or that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings.
These are typically pretty cheesy and are most usually seen in the form of “dad jokes” which make us reluctantly chuckle and roll our eyes.
Join us for this episode of the podcast as we discuss some of the most clever, cheesy and downright lamest puns that exist.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-156-puns
Folk tales are basically stories that have both elements of truth and myth that are passed down from generation to generation and they end up becoming a really important part of history in some cases.
They usually have multiple authors and so the story is changed as it is passed down from generation to generation.
Join us for this episode as we discuss some commonly know North American folktales such as Johnny Appleseed, John Henry, and more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-155-american-folklore
California is the most populous state in the United States and is synonymous with sunshine, Hollywood stars, and laid-back vibes.
From major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco to its beautiful beaches, mountains, and redwood forests, this iconic state has a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy.
In today’s episode, we sit down and chat with our special guest and California native, Maggie Gallagher, as she tells us the good, the bad, and the tasty of California.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-154-california-dreamin
Would you rather have all traffic lights you approach be green or never have to stand in line again? Would you rather travel the world for a year on a shoestring budget or stay only in one country for a year but live in complete luxury?
These are just a couple of examples of “would you rather” questions that are intended to represent hypothetical situations in which you have to choose between two decisions that can be strange, difficult, or just downright crazy. There are no wrong answers and you will get to know more about the person you are talking to in a fun and interesting way.
Join us for this episode as we ask some common “would you rather” questions and decide which choices we would make.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-153-would-you-rather
Despite COVID vaccinations continuing to roll out worldwide, we are continuing to see more breakthrough cases of people becoming infected with new variants such as Delta and hospitals are once again filling up with mostly unvaccinated or unhealthy patients.
Unfortunately, one of these breakthrough cases includes our very own Paige who got infected a few weeks ago and thankfully recovered quickly due to being vaccinated and healthy.
Join us for today’s episode as we talk about Paige’s recent COVID experience and how the virus will likely be a part of our lives forever.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-152-paige-gets-covid
In recent weeks, the Islamic-militant group known as the Taliban has seized power in Afghanistan as the United States military continues its complete withdrawal from the country after almost twenty years of a devastating and costly war.
Thousands of Afghans and others have rushed to the airport hoping to escape the country in fear of what the return of the Taliban will bring, with some so desperate that they have fallen to their deaths while clinging to US military planes as they leave the country.
As chaos continues to ensue, many ask the question—with all the time, money, and lives spent to control the situation, how could this have failed so terribly?
Join us for this episode we discuss the ongoing situation in Afghanistan from how it all started to how we got to where we are today and what it means for the future of Afghanistan and its people.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-151-afghanistan
In today’s episode we’ll continue talking about. more common idioms in English. Expressions such as “hit the nail on the head”, “cut to the chase” and “up in the air”.
Tune in to find out what these idioms mean and how to use them.
As always, read the transcript as you listen here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-150-common-idioms-2
Business buzzwords are terms that are regularly used in business to gain attention, boost morale, and describe situations within an industry or corporate culture.
While they can be unknown and confusing at first, understanding and correctly using buzzwords can help you engage with coworkers and clients and add variety to your professional lexicon.
Tune in to this week’s episode as we go through some commonly used business buzzwords and how they can help you elevate your workplace fluency to the next level.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-149-business-buzzwords
What do Silly Putty, Furbies, and “Goosebumps” books all have in common? Being incredibly popular and successful fads in the 1990s that came and went with the decade.
These short-lived trends are just a few of many that live forever in the minds of those who are old enough to remember them and in many cases, also collecting dust somewhere in the attic (looking at you, Beanie Babies…).
Tune in to this week’s episode as we are joined by special guest, Cat Flynn, in discussing some of our favorite fads from the 90s.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-148-90s-trends
Following its biggest anti-government protests in more than thirty years, the people of the tiny island nation of Cuba have been taking to the streets demanding aid from the government as the country suffers from food and medicine shortages, rising inflation, lack of vaccines, and a sixty-year embargo with the US that has crippled the lives of its people.
Will President Miguel Díaz Canel and the Cuban government provide what the people are asking for or will they continue to ignore them and face a more severe backlash?
Tune in to this week’s episode as we discuss the developing situation of the Cuban protests and what we could expect to see in the future.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-147-cuba-protests
After being postponed for a year due to COVID-19, the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics are officially underway with thousands of athletes, officials, and journalists pouring into the Japanese capital for the most anticipated international multi-sport event in the world.
However, with rising positive COVID-19 cases, social distancing protocols, and no spectators allowed at the events, this year’s historic games will be different than any before.
Join us for today’s episode as we talk all about the Summer Olympics from cardboard beds and minimal interactions to this year’s new events and more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-146-the-tokyo-summer-olympics
Hawaii is the world’s largest island chain, located in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles off the coast from the United States mainland which became the US’s newest and 50th state in 1959.
With its tropical climate, beautiful beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, seafood, etc., Hawaii has long been a popular destination for honeymooners, surfers, families, and retirees trying to escape the boredom and craziness of mainland life.
Join us for today's episode as we discuss Ian’s recent trip to Hawaii from the amazing beaches and delicious seafood of Maui to the lengthy and scenic “Road to Hana” drive.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-145-hawaii
Thirteen years ago, the incredibly famous and successful pop star Britney Spears suffered from a mental breakdown which led her to be admitted into a psych ward and placed under a conservatorship. Under this conservatorship, her father has the legal right to control essentially every decision of her life—from her finances to visiting her own children and even preventing her from getting off of her birth control in order to have more children.
Recently, Britney has expressed her desire to end the conservatorship and regain control of her own life. Thanks to her diehard fans’ support and a New York Times documentary exposing her situation, her case is being heard in legal courts to determine whether or not she will continue to live under the tight grasp of her father or if she will be able to live her life as she pleases.
Join us for today's episode as we discuss the details of the developments of Britney Spear’s bizarre conservatorship case.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-144-the-411-on-britney-spears-conservatorship
An alter ego is a person’s secondary or alternative identity, that happens to be different from a person's normal or true personality.
We see many people take on the role of an alter ego from actors and musicians to superheroes as a way to express themselves in ways that they feel that they can’t with their true identities. They can help one’s career take off to great success or see themselves get pigeon-holed into one character.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss some commonly well-known alter egos from Beyonce’s “Sasha Fierce” to Superman’s Clark Kent and more.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-143-alter-egos
One of the most challenging parts of the English language is that it’s filled with verbs that essentially have the same meaning, but are used in different situations or contexts. Some common examples include “know” and “meet”, “watch” and “look” and “win” and “earn”, among many others.
While it can be confusing to know how to choose the right verb, doing so will help you feel more confident and take your fluency to the next level.
Join us for today’s episode as we discuss some of the most commonly confused similar verbs and how to know when to use them correctly.
Read the full transcript here: https://www.dynamicenglish.cl/coffee-with-gringos-podcast-clases-particulares-de-ingles/episode-142-complicated-similar-verbs
