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Welcome to "You, Me, and Words"! This podcast is for everyone learning English. We'll learn together, step by step. My name is Samra (Teacher Sam), I am located in Los Angeles, California and I'll be your English teacher. I know it's hard and sometimes scary to speak because we might make mistakes. But don't worry! I'm here with you in every episode. We'll make English easier for you with each listen. Let's break English barriers one episode at a time.
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Are you yearning for the stimulating discussions and collaborative exploration of literature that you experienced in an English classroom? If so, you'll find a familiar sense of intellectual engagement and friendship in this Channel. At our podcast, we delve far beyond mere plot summaries, immersing ourselves in the language of each book's narrative. With a keen focus on dissecting plot structures, unraveling character complexities, and analyzing thematic threads, We endeavor to provide our ...
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Hello! My name is Sam and I am your English teacher. Each episode of this podcast is an English class to help you build confidence in English speaking, listening, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Start listening and Learn English with PAPI English! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sibling bookstore owners Hannah Harlow and Sam Pfeifle call each other up at random hours and talk about what they're reading and what they're psyched is coming out next. It doesn't get much more bookish than when a publishing executive and MFA in Creative Writing buys a bookstore with an English teacher and journalist.
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The people and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner, Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies Department at Utah Valley University. In this Podcast you will hear the 1st person stories of people journeying through their Education, Work and Career Decision Making. Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Ho ...
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Yin & Young is a podcast that explores the intricacies of life, relationships, art, and the Asian American experience.
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Chapter 16 is here! We only have seven chapters left to finish the book. I hope you continue reading all the way to the end.
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The road in front of the Book Shop is freshly paved and Sam and Hannah are all sorts of amped up about it. No, you didn't screw up and set it to 1.5x. We're just talking really fast about: - "Factory Summers," by Guy Delisle. Sam's daughter gave him this graphic novel and it is properly obscure and entertaining. It doesn't smell bad, even though it…
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Send us a text This month I was a great reading month for me. I was able to read 13 novels and one of those novels was over 1,000 pages! I read: The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt By Chelsea Iversen Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmor…
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A short, but interesting chapter. What happens when Jonas gets to experience warfare for the very first time?
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Send us a text The Great Alone is a Semi Autobiographical novel about Kristin Hannah and her life in Alaska. Written initially as a thriller, this coming of age was a beautiful tribute to Alaska and mother daughter relationships. This is one of my favorite Kristin Hannah books because of the dynamics and the characterization. In this episode we wil…
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McArthur Hafen has a PHD in Marriage and Family Therapy and works for the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine as a Professor and Director of Counseling Services. How does a therapist end up at a Vet school? That is what MaCarthur shares. Have a listen. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Professor …
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We are getting closer and closer to the end of this amazing book adventure. In today's episode I share chapter 14 with you. If you want to become a member of my weekly live on zoom book club, please consider supporting the podcast. The link is below. patreon.com/user?u=5078593
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Have we read all of the NBA fiction longlist books? We have not. Do we have thoughts on the ones we have read? We do! Jessica Anthony! Amazing! But we also read a bunch of other books for this episode, even if Sam has trouble remembering which ones (much as he could not remember the word "seersucker"). Here's what's on tap: - All of the National Bo…
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Send us a text We have so many stories of men at war. The heroes that were made and the lives that were lost. However, Kristen Hannah does a great job at telling the stories that have been largely ignored and untold. The stories of the women who lived through these wars and who fought and died for their countries as well. In the novel the Nightinga…
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Chapter 13 is here! Let's see what this chapter has for us.
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Send us a text The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah follows the Martinelli family as they have to leave their family farm and move to California to survive the dust bowl. This is hands down my favorite Kristin Hannah book. I realized I knew very little about the Oakies and their treatmentand I also loved the mother daughter relationship in this book. S…
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Here we go! It's Monday and I am back with yet another chapter in this book-reading adventure that we are on. If you want to become a supporter of the podcast and automatically gain access to our book club, please click the blue link below. patreon.com/user?u=5078593
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Sam is well outside his comfort zone this week, with a read of his first Nicholas Sparks book (it's not terrible!), and a GMA Book Club pick. Hannah's got an early line on the new Sally Rooney. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Here's what's on tap: - "Counting Miracles," by Nicholas Sparks (lots of Bible stuff!) - "Intermezzo," by Sally Roon…
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Send us a text This month I was able to read 9 books: The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winters How to solve your own Murder by Kristin Perrin As Long as the Lemon Tree Grows by Zoulfa Katouh And The Sky Bled by S Hati The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson A Sorceress Comes to Call by T Kingfisher Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe In this video I will be rev…
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Chapter 11 is here and it IS very interesting.
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Send us a text If you were given a box with box that when you opened it would tell you how long you would live, would you open it? That is the question that is explored in "The Measure". This book explores the ideas and fears that we had during the pandemic. In this episode we will look at the plot, characters, and themes explored in the book The M…
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Surprise! This week you get two chapters instead of one (Chapters 9 and 10) I hope you'll enjoy them. If you want to support our podcast, please press the link below patreon.com/user?u=5078593
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Chapter 9 is here! Let's see what it really means to be the Receiver of Memory...
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The Emotional Support Chicken has been named — Page Turner won out — and Hannah and Sam are satisfied with the results. Can the same be said for the books they've read this week? Yes and no. Here's what's on tap: - "Tell Me Everything," by Elizabeth Strout (shoutout, Emma Straub) - "Shift," by Hugh Howey (with some Common commentary) - "Long Island…
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Chapter 8 is finally here! Please if you want to become a part of our weekly book club, where we meet LIVE on ZOOM together to talk about the book that we are reading, click the link below. patreon.com/user?u=5078593
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Send us a text Real Americans is one of my favorite reads from this year. I love how the author explores topics and lets the reader draw their own conclusions throughout the story. In this episode we will discuss the plot, character, and themes of the novel. We will specifically discuss family, wealth, time, and race.…
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Dear students, get ready to be shocked in this chapter! I can't wait for you to hear it! Support the podcast and become a part of our Book Club. patreon.com/user?u=5078593
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Hannah's been on vacation, where she read her pants off. She's got books. And she and Sam have a bet as to whether any of you will take advantage of the big discount code embedded in this episode. We'll see what happens. As for books, we tackle: - "Margo's Got Money Troubles," by Rufi Thorpe - "The Most," by Jessica Anthony - "Death at the Sanitori…
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Send us a text In this episode I will be talking about the ten books I read this month The three books in The Broken Earth Trilogy by N. K. Jemisin The Near Witch by V. E. Schwab Funny Story by Emily Henry The Maid by Nita Prose Normal People by Sally Rooney Dark Matter by Blake Crouch The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown This is a no spoilers episode…
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Here we are....another Monday, another chapter! I hope that you guys are enjoying this book adventure as much as I am! Please consider becoming a supporter of our podcast (follow the link below) patreon.com/user?u=5078593
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Send us a text While this was not my favorite installment of the series, there is still a lot of interesting things to talk about in this episode. Some come join me as we unpack the final book in the Crescent City Saga, House of Flame and Shadow.由Sam
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Here we are again! Another Monday, another chapter...another opportunity to improve your English. Please buy the book (the link is below) https://a.co/d/dRhPgBS Also, support our podcast so that you can become a part of our Weekly LIVE book club. patreon.com/user?u=5078593
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We may not be winning the SEO battle, but we're reading some cool books this summer, including the latest from Laura Dave, who has a standard cover treatment for a reason. People are looking for the next one! Then it's on to ultra-feminist badass Kathleen Hanna (Carrie Brownstein was in Sleater-Kinney, sorry Sam couldn't remember), whose "Riot Girl…
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Send us a text In this episode of the podcast we will be discussing Crescent City Two House of Sky and Breathe. We will talk about each character's arc and how they bring the plot together. We will also be discussing the themes and hopes I have for book 3.由Sam
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Here we go! Here is chapter four of this incredible book that we are reading together. Please buy the book on Amazon; I will include the link below. Also, join our book club by becoming a podcast supporter. Click the link below. patreon.com/user?u=5078593 Purchase the book
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Send us a text This video discusses the book Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood. We will be breaking down the plot, discussing character growth, analyzing themes, and going over questions I have about book 2. I hope you enjoy this video and happy reading由Sam
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Here we are ready to embark on chapter number 3 of this phenomenal book called "the Giver" Please buy the book on Amazon so that you can follow the story. The link is below. https://www.amazon.com/Giver-Quartet-Lois-Lowry/dp/0544336267/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ILCAZLMQ2V79&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8f505ImBAcu77UJmdI7o1lUPqN1kRQfAcNOeg4gmVDw8Hrnu9Fem0H_2tMY8DQLOYxY…
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Dock sitting for the July 4 extended weekend means we've got books to talk about! Hannah pulled Peter Heller's "The Guide" off the camp shelves and found herself thinking, "the writing is so insanely beautiful." Pretty high praise. Heller even makes fly-fishing enthralling — she read it in a day. Meanwhile, Sam was consumed for multiple days with L…
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Send us a text In this episode we will explore the themes of Yumi and the Nightmare Painter. This was my favorite of the secret projects and possibly my favorite Brando Sando novel. I loved the themes and ideas of this book. So come listen to my review of Yumi.由Sam
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Here we are ready to get into chapter two of this amazing book called the Giver! Please buy the book on Amazon so that you can follow this book-reading experience. I will leave the link below. Also, please consider becoming a podcast supporter for only $4 per month so that you can join our book club where we will be talking about the book every Sat…
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Hello dear students, today is the day we start our second book-reading adventure. This is chapter 1. If you want to support the podcast, so that you can join our ZOOM meetings every Saturday where we will talk about the book, click on the blue link below. patreon.com/user?u=5078593 buy the book https://www.amazon.com/Giver-Quartet-Lois-Lowry/dp/054…
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Sam has been doing research into the family tree, which is largely irrelevent, but does have him fired up to talk books. Hannah's right there with him, with brand-new reads hot off the presses. But we're not quite done with "Fire Exit" yet and start things out with some closing thoughts and a great deal more context (the Press Herald reviewer that …
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William Gee Wong (Bill) is a prominent figure in the realm of Chinese-American journalism and literature, recognized for his insightful contributions to the understanding of Asian American experiences. Born and raised in Oakland Chinatown in California, Bill's work often reflects his deep connection to his heritage and the diverse cultural landscap…
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Send us a text We are half way through the year. So here is a tiered ranking of my favorite books of the year. In this podcast I give recommendations for Rom Coms, Historical Fiction, Fantasy and Literary Fiction. Then at the end I give my favorite books for the year.由Sam
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Yes, I know...it's been a while! It's been a month to be exact. But in today's episode, I tell you exactly why I've been absent for a month. If you want to support our podcast, please click the blue link below. patreon.com/user?u=5078593
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Send us a text The Huntress is multi pov historical fiction that follows Jordan, Nina, and Ian. Jordan Mc Bride is a 17 year old girl who is getting ready to graduate from high school and figure out her life when her father meets Anna and they get married. Nina is a young girl from the middle of no where Russia who becomes a fighter pilot during Wo…
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It's summer for real now, and we're hyped for our upcoming event at Hastings House in Beverly Farms, featuring four summer-read authors. This is a legit literary genre at this point, folks. So we fire things up with Elin Hilderbrand's final (maybe) summer novel, fittingly titled "Swan Song." What makes this new literary tradition so attractive? Sam…
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Send us a text The Fury follows Elliot as he uncovers the murder on Lana's island. Although this book is branded as a psychological thriller, I would argue that this book is a psychological mystery. As we uncover the clues to this who done it. We also peel back the layers of Elliot and his psychological journey. So join me as we unpack The Fury. In…
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Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the profound narrative of 'The Berry Pickers' by Amanda Peters, a poignant exploration of intergenerational trauma and the enduring repercussions of racism. Peters' work offers a distinctive lens through which to examine these complex issues, inviting readers to confront uncomfortable truths and navigat…
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Hannah and Sam are at Clearwater Pond on Memorial Day Weekend and they are ready to rock and roll for summer's many hours of lazy water-side reading. First up is Ann Hood, pride of Rhode Island, and her "The Stolen Child," which features travels to France and Italy with a pair of mis-matched travelers who develop a deep and abiding friendship and i…
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Send us a text In this episode we will be breaking down the book Good Material by Dolly Alderton. I am not going to lie, this is the book that I have been wanting to read all year. A book where the couple breaks up and doesn't get back together! Perfect! This is the last episode for mental health month and for this episode I focus on grief and rela…
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Have you ever heard of Hiro Onoda? Let's just say that his story is incredible! That's what today's podcast episode is about. We ask ourselves the question, who was Hiro Onoda and what makes his story so incredible.
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Send us a text In this episode, we will be exploring the lives of Aelin, Feyre, and Bryce. We will look at their arcs and discuss how their past trauma affected them throughout their books. We will also look at their mental health throughout their books and talk about how Maas deals with mental health with these three characters. Each of these wome…
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New rumors are swirling about Ben and Jen, but looking past the rumors, what can we learn about marriage and commitment through Jennifer's for failed marriages? For anyone who would like to support our podcast, please click the blue link below patreon.com/user?u=5078593
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Hannah is at the New England Independent Booksellers Association Spring Fling (or something like that), and it's a late-night recording to beat the band. Mostly, both Hannah and Sam are fired up about the release of "Ministry of Time," which they've been wanting to talk about since they read it as an advanced-reading copy. Yes, it's a time travel b…
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