Have you ever wondered how Americans actually celebrate New Year's Eve at home? Jacque pulls back the curtain on her family's cozy celebration in Grand Rapids, Michigan, complete with chili, hot chocolate, and board games. She walks through essential winter vocabulary like lake effect snow, wind chill, and black ice (terms that can literally keep you safe during Michigan winters). Throughout the episode, Jacque encourages listeners to practice speaking aloud, because repetition is how...
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Have you ever wondered how Americans actually celebrate New Year's Eve at home? Jacque pulls back the curtain on her family's cozy celebration in Grand Rapids, Michigan, complete with chili, hot chocolate, and board games. She walks through essential winter vocabulary like lake effect snow, wind chill, and black ice (terms that can literally keep you safe during Michigan winters). Throughout the episode, Jacque encourages listeners to practice speaking aloud, because repetition is how...
Have you ever wondered how Americans actually celebrate New Year's Eve at home? Jacque pulls back the curtain on her family's cozy celebration in Grand Rapids, Michigan, complete with chili, hot chocolate, and board games. She walks through essential winter vocabulary like lake effect snow, wind chill, and black ice (terms that can literally keep you safe during Michigan winters). Throughout the episode, Jacque encourages listeners to practice speaking aloud, because repetition is how...
Beyond the twinkling lights and wrapped packages, Christmas holds a profound spiritual meaning that many overlook. Jacque unpacks the heart of this beloved holiday, revealing why Christians celebrate December 25th as more than just another day on the calendar. Tune in to discover how embracing Christmas's deeper invitation can transform your holiday experience beyond the commercial noise. Slow, kind English for learners everywhere. New episodes weekly. 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYou...
Jacque, host of English Your Second Language, invites listeners on a descriptive journey through December in Michigan. She paints a vivid picture of the season's frigid temperatures, often dropping to twenty degrees Fahrenheit or below, accompanied by gentle or heavy snowfall that blankets everything in white. Jacque explains the necessity of winter attire like coats, mittens, and scarves, describing getting dressed as preparing for an adventure. She shares how December transforms her home in...
Jacque presents a podcast on Commas with a US Thanksgiving theme. Join her as she looks at 2 very important rules for using commas (,) from that little grammar book, Elements of Style. Slow, kind English for learners everywhere. New episodes weekly. 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? 📩 JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com If you enjoyed today’s episode, please follow this podcast and share it with someone who’s learning English too. I’d love to hear from you—let me know wh...
Jacque hosts a podcast dedicated to teaching clear English, and today she focuses on Rule 1 from "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk Jr., which addresses forming possessive singular nouns by adding an apostrophe and the letter S. She explains that this rule is crucial for professional, correct, and understandable writing, using examples like "the girl's book" and "the dog's tail" to demonstrate how possession clarifies meaning. Jacque emphasizes that the apostrophe S rule applies to peo...
Jacque breaks down what fluency really means—and it's not about being perfect. (Spoiler: even native speakers mess up sometimes.) Fluency is simply speaking and understanding English naturally without overthinking every word. Jacque explains how this skill opens doors in education, employment, and travel while building genuine connections. The secret? Just ten minutes of daily practice through listening, speaking, reading, and writing can transform your abilities. What could you accomplish ...
Dive Into Beach English: Your Complete Guide to Seaside Conversations This week on English Your Second Language with Jacque, our host breaks down everything you need to confidently chat at the beach. What You'll Learn: Jacque covers practical vocabulary and essential phrases for beach outings. You'll master expressions like “the beach is beautiful" and "let's build a sandcastle," plus critical safety language: avoiding swimming too far out, applying sunscreen, and staying with friends. Th...
Jacque welcomes listeners to her English practice podcast, focusing on library visits. She shares how libraries have been special to her family, with weekly trips while raising her children. Jacque encourages English learners to use libraries regularly, starting with children's books before advancing to more complex texts. She teaches practical phrases for greeting librarians, asking for help finding books, and checking out materials. Jacque emphasizes the importance of obtaining a library ca...
Master Restaurant English Like a Native Speaker! Ever felt nervous about ordering food in English? This episode transforms restaurant anxiety into confidence with essential vocabulary and real conversations you'll actually use. Jacque takes English learners step-by-step through every part of the dining experience. From greeting your server with "I'm fine, thank you" to politely ordering with "I would like," you'll learn the exact phrases that make you sound natural and confident. The...
Have you ever wondered how Americans actually celebrate New Year's Eve at home? Jacque pulls back the curtain on her family's cozy celebration in Grand Rapids, Michigan, complete with chili, hot chocolate, and board games. She walks through essential winter vocabulary like lake effect snow, wind chill, and black ice (terms that can literally keep you safe during Michigan winters). Throughout the episode, Jacque encourages listeners to practice speaking aloud, because repetition is how...
