How to Finish Speaking in English Without an Awkward Silence
How do you finish speaking in English so people know you're done and the conversation can keep moving? Sometimes you finish a story, share an opinion, or give an update… and then everyone waits. In th...
7 Okt 9min
I'm Not Afraid to Speak English Anymore
After years of feeling nervous about speaking English in the United States, Mirtha can now say: "I'm not afraid anymore." In this month's Confident English Conversation, Mirtha and I talk about her e...
30 Sep 29min
How to Organize Your Thoughts When Speaking English (Stop Rambling)
When someone asks what you think in English, do several ideas come to mind at once? You know you have something to say, but you don't know what to say first. In this episode, you'll learn how to organ...
16 Sep 12min
English Fluency: 3 Types of Speaking Practice You Actually Need
English fluency can feel easy in one conversation and difficult in another. You may answer simple questions easily, then lose your train of thought when you need to speak for several minutes. Or perha...
9 Sep 15min
Should You Stop Saying "Very" in English? No. Here's Why.
You've probably heard this advice: stop saying very in English. Use stronger words instead. In this episode, I'll tell you why the answer is no. Words like very, really, so, and super are called inten...
2 Sep 17min
English Confidence Is a Choice | A Real English Conversation with Anna
Is confidence in English something you have or something you choose? In this real English conversation, my guest Anna and I talk about the myths vs reality of confidence in speaking another language. ...
26 Aug 24min
Build Social Fluency in English Through Authentic Small Talk
A coworker says, "I'm already on my third cup of coffee, and it's not even ten." You understand every word. But what do you say next? That small moment is an invitation, and knowing what to do with it...
19 Aug 11min
