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 language learning actually happens. She assigns homework: write and recite three personalized sentences daily for one week. Her message is clear—approaching the new year with faith and hope means taking small, consistent steps rather than making dramatic promises you won't keep.

Ready to practice your English while learning about winter traditions? Tune in and join Jacque’s countdown to the new year.

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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.

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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 into a festive space with Christmas lights, decorations, and warm comfort foods like soup and stew. Jackie emphasizes the season's spirit of giving through gift-buying and sending Christmas cards, a cherished tradition that maintains personal connections. Throughout the episode, she teaches new vocabulary words to enhance listeners' English skills. Jacque’s English lesson focuses on winter and Christmas vocabulary in Michigan. She introduces essential seasonal terms including winter clothing items like coats, boots, gloves, scarves, and mittens, along with holiday-related words such as decorations, ornaments, gifts, and Christmas cards. Through practical sentence examples, Jacque teaches how to use these words in everyday contexts, emphasizing the sensory experiences of winter, such as the crunching sound of snow and the cozy feeling of warm homes. She concludes by reflecting on December in Michigan as a beautiful, peaceful season filled with joy and meaning, encouraging listeners to practice their pronunciation and share the episode with others.

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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.

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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 people's names, animals, organizations, and places, ensuring clarity in both written and spoken English. In this grammar lesson, the instructor teaches listeners how to form possessive nouns by adding an apostrophe and the letter S to singular nouns. Through interactive practice and a relatable story about visiting a friend named Anna, the speaker demonstrates possessives in context, such as "Anna's dog" and "grandmother's recipe." The instructor emphasizes that possessives apply to people, animals, places, and things, and that this grammatical structure helps express ownership while making writing clear and professional. The lesson concludes with homework suggestions to practice writing and speaking five sentences using singular possessive nouns.

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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 if you practiced English every morning while making coffee? Jacque shares Maria's inspiring story—a shy professional who gained fluency by narrating her morning routine in English. By listening to podcasts for five minutes daily and reading children's books, learners train their ears and build vocabulary naturally.

Mistakes aren't failures; they're essential learning opportunities. Jacque even corrects her husband's pronunciation, proving that language learning is a journey for everyone. Through patience and small consistent steps, you'll see meaningful progress over time.

Connect English to your personal interests through songs, movies, and activities you already enjoy. Start listening today and discover how small daily efforts lead to real fluency.

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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.

The Episode Includes:

A realistic dialogue between friends at the beach. Key vocabulary review: beach, swim, sandcastle, sunscreen, waves. Real-world conversational patterns you can use immediately.

Why It Matters:

Beach scenarios are common in travel and casual English. This episode equips you with both the vocabulary and the safety awareness native speakers use—making you sound natural and informed.

Your Challenge:

Listen and try describing your ideal beach day using Jacque’s phrases. Which beach expression resonates most with you?

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The ENGLISH YOUR SECOND LANGUAGE Team

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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 card and provides a practice dialogue between a librarian and visitor. She concludes by reviewing key vocabulary including "library," "librarian," "library card," and "borrow," highlighting how libraries serve as excellent resources for improving English comprehension and reading skills. The speaker concludes an English lesson focused on library vocabulary, teaching key terms like library, librarian, borrow, library card, and return. They explain the concept of borrowing books - taking them home to read and enjoy while caring for them, then returning them for others to use. After having listeners repeat the vocabulary words, the speaker encourages them to practice using these terms at actual libraries. They wrap up by asking listeners to share the podcast with other English learners and requesting topic suggestions for future episodes.

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