{"podcast":{"title":"Learn English Podcast","slug":"learn-english-podcast-6598180","podcast_index_feed_id":6598180,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/learnenglishpodcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://learnenglishpod.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/learnenglishpodcast/20230910_070959_c83f45dac31d0fe61d35e1464a86fb25.jpg","author":"Learn English Podcast","episode_count":136,"summary":"Learn English through real stories, history, and culture. The Learn English Podcast helps B1–B2 English learners improve listening comprehension, vocabulary, and cultural understanding through engaging episodes about American history, world events, language, travel, and fascinating true stories. Each episode uses clear, natural English and provides meaningful context so you can understand new words, learn expressions, and build confidence. You’ll hear English the way native speakers use it—through stories about people, places, and events that shaped the world. This podcast is perfect for upper-intermediate English learners (B2), independent learners, ESL students, and anyone who wants to learn English naturally without a textbook . Listen at your own pace, follow along with the vocabulary, and enjoy topics ranging from Native American history and U.S. culture to mysteries, science, geography, and everyday English. 🎧 You'll learn: • English vocabulary in context • Listening comprehension strategies • Real American culture and history • Clear explanations of challenging words • Natural English expressions and phrases New episodes published weekly. Follow the show and keep learning E…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T18:17:31.001895+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-english-podcast-6598180"},"episode":{"title":"American Slang Explained: Hard Pass, Hard No, Hard Out & More","slug":"american-slang-explained-hard-pass-hard-no-hard-out-more","published_at":"2026-04-13T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-english-podcast-6598180/american-slang-explained-hard-pass-hard-no-hard-out-more","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-english-podcast-6598180","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/learnenglishpodcast/2279154","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/227135/2279154/learnenglishpodcast/2025_12_06_20_45_59_bb9897d0-fa69-4f2d-88b4-c2ae42d359fb.mp3","summary":"🎧Native speakers use phrases like \"hard pass,\" \"hard no,\" and \"hard out\" constantly in everyday American English — and most English learners have never seen them in a classroom. This episode of the Learn English Podcast explains the most common American slang expressions built around the word \"hard,\" with real-life examples that make each one easy to understand and remember. Perfect for intermediate English learners at the B1–B2 level who want to improve their listening comprehension and start using natural American slang in real conversations. Each expression is taught in context — no lists, no drills, just real American English explained the way native speakers actually use it. Topics include hard pass, hard no, hard out, hard up, hard knock life, and the school of hard knocks. If you want to understand native speakers and sound more natural yourself, this episode is a great place to start. 🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website: Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/ Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpod Take lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387 📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbb Affiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc 📝 Vocabulary list: 1) Durable – Something that is strong and lasts a long time. 2) Emotionally strong – Able to handle stress or difficult feelings without breaking down. 3) In charge – Responsible for something or in control of a situation. 4) Set time – A fixed time that cannot be changed. 5) Hard pass – A slang phrase meaning you strongly say no to something, especially an invitation. 6) Hard no – A slang phrase meaning a very strong refusal or disagreement. 7) Hard out – A slang phrase meaning a fixed time when so…","meta_description":"🎧Native speakers use phrases like \"hard pass,\" \"hard no,\" and \"hard out\" constantly in everyday American English — and most English learners have never se…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":969,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/learn-english-podcast-6598180/episodes/american-slang-explained-hard-pass-hard-no-hard-out-more/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-english-podcast-6598180/american-slang-explained-hard-pass-hard-no-hard-out-more.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}