Denial Doesn't Change The Facts

My Loss. My Gain.

Shopping, in my opinion, is supposed to be fun, but there are times when things go wrong that sucks all the fun out of shopping. That was my experience on Prime Day this year. I ordered toiletries and got an email saying my package was delivered to a front desk at the wrong address. In this episode, I will share what happened and how the situation was resolved. You will learn new vocabulary, English phrases, idioms, and, of course, improve your listening comprehension. Enjoy!

My Deer Friends

In this episode, I share a humorous and personal story about living near a woodland visited by deer that repeatedly eat my beloved hosta plants. I describe the damage, my frustration, and attempts to defend the garden, including using a strong-smelling deer spray. You will learn new vocabulary, English phrases, idioms, and, of course, improve your listening comprehension. Enjoy!

A Taste of Home

Recently, I returned to Jamaica, and it was truly one of my best trips back, especially because my favorite fruit — the mango — was in season. I ate mangoes like there was no tomorrow. I even got worried about putting on weight, but then I thought, 'What's a little mango weight when I'm enjoying my favorite fruit?" In this episode, you will learn new vocabulary, English phrases, idioms, and, of course, improve your listening comprehension. Enjoy!

Half Truths and Lies

Telling the truth can be difficult sometimes. In this episode, I share my dilemma: wanting to tell the truth while hiding it at the same time. You will learn new vocabulary, English phrases, idioms, and, of course, improve your listening comprehension. Enjoy!

I'm Not Dumb!

In this episode, I share my experience of being judged intellectually. It happened during my first semester of graduate school. A classmate assumed I wasn't smart enough and offered to write the entire research paper we were assigned to work on together. You will learn new vocabulary, English phrases, idioms, and, of course, improve your listening comprehension. Enjoy!