FYI - For Your Inglés
Hello, English explorers! Welcome to FYI (For Your Inglés)! You'll learn so much more than just English in this weekly show. We delve into a wide range of fascinating topics. No topic is too tough to tackle: jeans, dogs, sneakers, Central Park, wine, Area 51, essential verbs, and etc. Send me suggestions for topics you'd like to hear about in future episodes. I'd love to hear from you. My aim is to educate, enlighten, and entertain you, all at the same time. Have fun while learning about spectacular stuff in English! For exclusive bonus content in our curious community check out my https://patreon.com/albertoalonso *Intro music = Souvenir by Augusto Hernandez
Episodes
229 episodes
SAY & TELL
Welcome to season 7 of FYI. This season instead of tackling topics we’ll discover the most common verbs in the English language. What do you SAY I TELL you all about SAY and TELL on this week's episode of FYI!
Diamonds
These precious stones are made possible when intense pressure is applied to carbon. The resulting shiny sought after gems are both hard and hard to come by. These mined minerals are used in ceremonies, symbolism, and studied in science. To some...
to FALL
Welcome to season 7 of FYI. This season instead of tackling topics we’ll discover the most common verbs in the English language. FALL in line students! It’s time to FALL in love with the very versatile verb FALL on this week’s episode of FYI!&n...
Spain (bonus episode)
Perhaps there’s no place as spectacular and as surprising as stunning Spain. Many magical moments await as you contemplate its charming countryside, bountiful beaches, majestic mountains and non-stop nightlife. ¡Vámonos! Join me as we discover ...
EP2. MILKY WAY - FOOTBALL
Join Damian Molla in his useful, funny, and fun English class. He'll entertain you along with his teacher Alberto Alonso. Together we'll explore a lot of vocabulary, native idioms false friends, common mistakes,, etc. all with references from m...
EP1. MILKY WAY - SWIMMING
Join Damian Molla in his useful, funny, and fun English class. He'll entertain you along with his teacher Alberto Alonso. Together we'll explore a lot of vocabulary, native idioms false friends, common mistakes,, etc. all with references from m...
Camping
Take a gander at the great outdoors, get a whiff of the wild flowers and flourishing fauna, and don’t forget to grab your hiking boots as we gear up for an earthy episode. Pack your fishing poles in your backpacks, and prepare to pitch your ten...
Bread
It’s one of our most sacred staples, a means of sustenance for so many. It’s such a significant symbol that it can be found as far back as the Bible, and before. It’s so basic that most of us have been bred with it. Fire up the brick oven becau...
Time
Since we were brought into this world we were told to make the most of it, from morning till night, make every single second count. Moreover, most times we aren’t even aware of its existence, as it unwittingly whizzes by. Still the watch on you...
Universities
Campus halls are chock full of young people enriching themselves, and searching for a better future. But that’s not all that’s going on in these higher learning institutions, there’s personal growth far beyond what’s learned in the books. We ar...
Hedy Lamarr
This bombshell was both beautiful and brainy! Her contributions to science and the silver screen have cemented her as a timeless superstar! We wouldn’t have had wifi and other wonderful ways of communicating if it hadn’t been for this willful w...
Sesame Street
Funny class, learning a lot real fastLet’s have fun, we will have a blast!Can you tell me how to get?How to get to For Your Inglés! We’ll discover singular, stimulating,...
Gardens
Some folks were born with a green thumb while others seem to put an end to every plant we’ve ever put our paws on in the past. Nevertheless, a fruitful show awaits as we gather in the garden together gleefully. Grab your spades and hoses as we ...
Tennis
Its popularity is constantly in crescendo, from the local courts in tiny towns to the tremendous tournaments and tours, and even on the tv sets it graces all across the universe. Aces, grab your rackets and wrist bands and get ready to bounce b...
Lego
These basic building blocks have bedazzled billions of budding brains since birth, basically. Perhaps no toy has penetrated popular culture quite like these classic, curious, colorful creations from our childhood. Sharing is caring! We’ll get l...
NYC Subway
All aboard! This essential engine tirelessly lugs the masses around NYC in an intricate ever-growing network. It keeps the city’s commuters moving constantly, and it never closes. It’s open 24/7/365. Next stop: FYI. Stand clear of the clo...
Star Wars
This spellbinding galactic space saga has amazed and dazzled the masses since its inception in the swinging 70s. Perhaps no other series has solidified its staying power quite like this multi-generational megalithic masterpiece of movies, marke...
Bees
These black and yellow social insects swoop, swarm, and sting as they hover around their hive, which is both their home and hangout. But “bee” careful because you might get stung. We’ll babble on about bees on this week’s episode of FYI!
Museum Mile NYC
There’s a copious concentration of culture, art, and artifacts from all around the world, and it’s all smack dab in the middle of a major metropolis. This happening haven for art aficionados is just a stone’s throw from NYC’s iconic Central Par...
7 Wonders
Get ready to go on an amazing adventure to some of the most spectacular places on the planet! We’ll trek through historic terrain as we take in art, architecture and culture all in the same breath. Grab your canteens, comfortable shoes and a ca...
Entrepreneurship (with Fran Monaj)
My amigo Fran Monaj joins us on the pod this week. He's is a dynamic, interesting, and kind entrepreneur. He'll tell us all about how he started his successful online teaching bu...
Bikes
Perhaps it’s one of the most popular pastimes on the planet. Pedaling provides people with personal freedom and even empowers us. Whether you are a recreational rider, a serious racer, or just trying to stay in shape, cycling is simply a specta...
The Roman Empire
It’s often referred to as the epitome of empire. It’s still considered a reference as far as innovation, infrastructure, and ingenuity are concerned. The remnants of their controversial conquests can be contemplated in every corner of the globe...