How to Tell a Story in English: 3 Past Tenses for Storytelling
You know what happened. You remember every detail. But when you tell a story in English, it can be hard to show when each thing happened. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use 3 past tenses to tell ...
12 Aug 13min
How to Have Deeper Conversations in English: Ask Better Questions
Think of someone you'd like to know better. Maybe a neighbor, or another parent at your child's school. You've talked a few times, but the conversation never goes past simple facts. In this lesson, yo...
5 Aug 13min
From Feeling Stressed to Enjoying English | A Real English Conversation with Chih-shian
Do you feel stressed in English conversations? Do you prepare everything you want to say before you speak, and still worry about mistakes? My guest this month did that for years. Today she enjoys her ...
29 Jul 23min
Use "For Now" to Explain Complicated Situations in English
Two little words help you explain a complicated situation in English: for now. In this episode, you'll learn how to say what is true right now, without telling the whole story. You'll hear the differ...
15 Jul 14min
Describe Winter and Summer in English: Beyond Hot and Cold
Cold isn't just cold. Sometimes it feels crisp and fresh, and sometimes it feels bitter and painful. In this lesson, you'll learn how to describe winter and summer in English with 24 specific words, s...
8 Jul 16min
Why You Should Talk About the Weather in English (Even If It Feels Pointless)
Talking about the weather in English can seem boring and pointless, right? But what if it's actually one of the easiest ways to feel more joy and connection in your day? In this episode, you'll learn...
1 Jul 18min
A Real English Conversation about Speaking Up with Sima
What does English confidence really sound like? In this first episode of Confident English Conversations, I sit down with Sima, a member of my Confident Women Community since January 2024. Sima is fro...
24 Jun 20min
