Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" A HelloTalk user asked us to provide different words for the word "happy." Jane and Jesse share alternative words and give examples of how to use them. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

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LPLE #61: "Because We're Happy!!!" - Finding Different Words for "Happy"

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jesse and Jane react to the mass shooting that took place in Las Vegas on October 1, 2017. They share their feelings and opinions about this mass shootings and how this tragedy might define America. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #60: Out Reaction to the Las Vegas Mass Shooting

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jesse and Jane (try to) talk about the American Healthcare System, and ultimately decided that it's very confusion to explain to fellow Americans, let alone international friends. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #59: The American Healthcare System...Is Confusing

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jesse talks about a recent event he attended--The event talked about the lack of diversity in American entertainment. Jesse then explains how he believes that this lack of diversity in American entertainment has shaped what Japanese (and people of other countries) think American's look like. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #58: Lack of Diversity in American Entertainment

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jesse shares a few stories from his family's three-week vacation across Japan. He talks about his visits to 10 different cities within 21 days, his visit to Rabbit Island, his favorite experience, and what it was like traveling with his new baby. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #57: Jesse's 3-week Vacation in Japan (with a special guest!)

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jane shares with us a few stories from her vacation in France. If you've ever been interested in traveling to France, then listen to Jane's stories for ideas on where to visit! Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #56: Jane's Vacation in France

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jesse and Jane talk excitedly about their respective upcoming vacations. Jane explains what she will do in France, and Jesse explains what he will do in Japan and Vietnam, as well as what it means for them to travel with their new baby. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #55: Looking forward to our vacations in France, Japan, and Vietnam

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jesse and Jane explain the American custom of a 'housewarming party.' Jesse talks about the reasons he and his wife decided NOT to publicly announce their pregnancy, which revolves around the differences between modern American custom and traditional Vietnamese customs. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #54: What is a "housewarming party?" and the sensitive cultural matter of announcing a pregnancy

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jesse and Jane explain in detail the meaning of 'sarcasm' and give examples of how native English speakers use sarcasm in normal conversation. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #53: Understanding 'sarcasm' in English and how native speakers use it

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jesse and Jane talk about current politics at a local, national, and international level. Jesse explains the current mayoral race in Seattle, and Jane expresses her relief at the outcome of the recent French presidential election. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #52: Politics at all levels

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jesse talks about the recent birth of his first child and what it was like to witness the baby delivery in person. Jesse and Jane discuss how watching a woman deliver a baby can be a very emotional experience, how it demonstrates just how physically, emotionally, and mental strong women are, and why it's a shame that women still aren't treated with the respect and equality that they rightfully deserve. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #51: I'm a new dad :D

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jesse talks about his recent move to his new house, which includes moving his pet chickens into their new coop. Jane and Jesse talk about different housing styles and how they differ based on which part of the States you're from. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #50: We moved houses!

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jesse and Jane talk about protesting in America. There has been a lot of protesting in America because of various concerns and problems with the new president and between certain police officers and members of the African American community. Jesse wonders if modern-day protesting is as effective as protests back in the 1950s and 60s. Jane acknowledges that these protests create hope and more support for the people affected. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #49: The power and effectiveness of protesting in the US

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jesse and Jane talk about children and parenthood. Jane shares a story about her friends and their very unique two-year-old son. Jesse talks about his upcoming first son, who will be born in several weeks, and how he is planning on raising him to be a curious person. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #48: Becoming a father, thinking about fatherhood

Welcome to LPLE, "Let's Practice Listening in English!" Jesse and Jane talk about the semiannual custom of Daylight Saving Time, when a majority of Americans adjust their clocks by an hour. Following the phrase "spring forward, fall back," Americans have to adjust their clocks forward by an hour, making everyone lose sleep. Jesse complains about just how useless this custom is in modern day society. Jane talks about the similar Daylight Saving customs in Europe. Join in the conversation! Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to ask us questions about English conversation and meet other English language learners all over the world. Website: dialog.fm/lple iTunes: bit.ly/LPLEiTunes Facebook: bit.ly/LPLEFacebook Twitter: bit.ly/LPLETwitter Patreon: bit.ly/LPLEPatreon 

LPLE #47: Daylight Saving Time...is useless

LPLE is a podcast dedicated to helping people learning the English language improve their English listening skill. Our hosts, Jesse and Andrew, two native English speakers, have basic conversations in native English, and speak slowly and clearly to help the listener understand the conversation more easily.

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