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Itty-Bitty English

Itty-Bitty English

By Karina Barreda

Welcome to "Itty-Bitty English", a podcast that examines the curiosities, oddities, and history of the English language as well as cultural aspects of some English-speaking countries in easy to digest, bite-sized amounts. Brought to by the English Department of CEPE-UNAM, Campus Taxco.
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Itty-Bitty EnglishMay 03, 2021

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Season 2, Episode 5: Maya Angelou

Season 2, Episode 5: Maya Angelou

In our first episode of 2024, to commemorate International Women's Day, we're going to discuss the life and works of one of the most important African-American women of the 20th century: Maya Angelou. We hope you enjoy it!!

Mar 09, 202406:48
Season 2, Episode 4: Edgar Allan Poe

Season 2, Episode 4: Edgar Allan Poe

Happy Halloween, everyone!! In our latest episode of Itty-Bitty English, we explore the life and work of the master of macabre: Edgar Allan Poe. It's sure to be a SPOOK-tacular time, we hope you enjoy it!!

Oct 30, 202311:25
Season 2, Episode 3: Alice in Wonderland

Season 2, Episode 3: Alice in Wonderland

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In our latest episode of Itty-Bitty English, to commemorate Alice in Wonderland Day (July 4th), we discuss Lewis Carroll's most famous novel. We hope you enjoy it, and stay tuned for more episodes of Itty-Bitty English!

Jul 02, 202310:51
Season 2, Episode 2: Shakespeare & Psychology (with special guest Dr. Fran Frey)

Season 2, Episode 2: Shakespeare & Psychology (with special guest Dr. Fran Frey)

In our 2nd episode for Season 2, with special guest Dr. Fran Frey, former English teacher at CEPE Taxco, we explore the works of Shakespeare and how they have influenced aspects of psychology. We hope you enjoy it, and stay tuned for more episodes of Itty-Bitty English!

Apr 23, 202322:38
Season 2, Episode 1: Anne Rice & Interview With The Vampire

Season 2, Episode 1: Anne Rice & Interview With The Vampire

In our first episode for Season 2, we discuss the work of the famous American author Anne Rice, more specifically her most famous novel, Interview With The Vampire. We hope you enjoy it! And stay tuned for more episodes of Itty-Bitty English!

Nov 08, 202212:20
Episode 11: Shakespeare & Music

Episode 11: Shakespeare & Music

In our final episode for Season 1, we revisit Shakespeare, more specifically, the impact he has had on popular culture and music! We hope you enjoy it! And stay tuned for Season 2 of Itty-Bitty English!

Apr 25, 202205:24
Episode 10: Valentine's Day

Episode 10: Valentine's Day

Love is in the air!! 💖 In our first episode of 2022, we're going to discuss a bit of history of Valentine's Day, as well as some romantic idiomatic expressions. We hope you enjoy it!!

Feb 14, 202205:15
Episode 9: Christmas Traditions

Episode 9: Christmas Traditions

In today's episode, we explore some important Christmas traditions such as the Christmas tree, Santa Claus, and Christmas Carols. We hope you enjoy it!! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!!

Dec 10, 202105:44
Episode 8: Thanksgiving

Episode 8: Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! In today's episode, we're going to explore the history and traditions of one of the most popular American holidays. We hope you enjoy it!

Nov 25, 202106:08
Episode 7: Halloween Spooktacular

Episode 7: Halloween Spooktacular

Happy Halloween, everyone! This is a very special episode of Itty-Bitty English! Today we're going to talk about the history and customs of Halloween. We promise it'll be a fa-BOO-lous episode! We hope you enjoy it!

Nov 01, 202106:30
Episode 6: English Proverbs

Episode 6: English Proverbs

In this episode of Itty-Bitty English, we discuss some well-known English proverbs, words of wisdom expressed in a simple phrase. We hope you enjoy it!

Oct 18, 202106:30
Episode 5: False Friends

Episode 5: False Friends

In this episode of Itty-Bitty English, we talk about "False Friends", also known as "False Cognates", which are words that sound similar in two different languages, but whose meaning is completely different. We hope you enjoy it!

Sep 10, 202104:15
Episode 4: Borrowed Words

Episode 4: Borrowed Words

In this episode of Itty-Bitty English, we talk about some commonly used English words that are in fact borrowed from the Spanish language. We hope you enjoy it!

Aug 13, 202106:58
Episode 3: English Idioms

Episode 3: English Idioms

In this special episode of Itty-Bitty English, we are joined by the Teacher Kyle to discuss the fascinating topic of "idioms", formally known as "idiomatic expressions". We hope you enjoy it!

Jun 24, 202110:04
Episode 2: Cinco de Mayo in the U.S.

Episode 2: Cinco de Mayo in the U.S.

In this episode of Itty-Bitty English, we examine a bit of the history of "Cinco de Mayo" and how this celebration has evolved over the years in the United States. We hope you enjoy it!

May 03, 202104:18
Episode 1: Shakespeare's Influence on the English Language

Episode 1: Shakespeare's Influence on the English Language

In our debut episode of Itty-Bitty English, to commemorate the birthday of the famous English playwright William Shakespeare, we examine the impact that he had on the English language with numerous expressions that we still use today. Brought to you by the English Department of CEPE-UNAM, Campus Taxco.

Apr 21, 202104:27