Houston in Slow English

What makes Houston Houston? These podcasts for English learners use the most common words in English, and all of the stories have a Houston connection. If you are a low intermediate English learner, this is for you. Each 3 to 5 minute episode has a different topic such as local food, immigration stories, and weather adventures. Enjoy!

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Episodes

Saturday Sep 21, 2024

Billy Hoya was born in Houston, and the Lone Star College librarian knows much history about our city. Today he tells stories of how some famous streets got their names.

What Houstonians complain about

Saturday Sep 21, 2024

Saturday Sep 21, 2024

Most of the time we love Houston, but sometimes Houstonians hate it. Here's what people say when they complain.

Pascual shares his story

Monday Sep 09, 2024

Monday Sep 09, 2024

A student at Lone Star College speaks about his challenges. An accident in childhood has made learning difficult, but with support and determination, he is moving on with his life. Hear Pascual's story here.

Houston Then and Now

Monday Aug 01, 2022

Monday Aug 01, 2022

In this conversation, Alice talks to Billy Hoya, a local Houstonian with many memories of the city when it was a lot smaller.  

NASA Successful Failure

Thursday Jul 21, 2022

Thursday Jul 21, 2022

Learn the history of this famous quote: "Houston, we have a problem"

Visiting Houston Parks

Thursday May 19, 2022

Thursday May 19, 2022

Listen to mother of three, Erin Miller, describe her adventures in some of Houston's local parks. 

Thursday Apr 28, 2022

Where do go when the baby comes in the third month of your pregnancy? In this episode, you'll hear the story of one family in need and the Houston doctors and nurses who helped.

What makes Houston Houston

Thursday Apr 21, 2022

Thursday Apr 21, 2022

Houston before Houston

Thursday Apr 21, 2022

Thursday Apr 21, 2022

Who lived on this land before Sam Houston created the city in 1836?

An Immigrant Story

Wednesday Apr 13, 2022

Wednesday Apr 13, 2022

Learn the story of a boy's journey from taking care of sheep to a new life in Houston.
 

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