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I'll be honest with you—I don't really enjoy going to the dentist. I think most people feel the same way. It can be a little scary, right? Now imagine you're not speaking your native language. If you ...

22 Aug 202519min

Last time, we talked about false friends—words that look similar in English and your native language, but mean something very different. Get the text on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/351...

15 Aug 202518min

Hi! I want to talk about something that can really help you understand English vocabulary better — especially if you speak a Romance language like Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, or Romanian. Th...

8 Aug 202513min

Some students like to read while they listen. Others prefer to read afterward. It's totally up to you. You might find it helps connect the sounds and the spelling—or just gives you more confidence. An...

31 Jul 202516min

Today, I want to tell you about a book that I really love—Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott. To be honest, it's one of my all-time favorite stories. It's warm, emotional, and full of life. I've liste...

25 Jul 202512min

Today, I want to talk to you about something really simple—but very important. Be patient with yourself. This episode has three short parts: Why learning takes time How to stop being too hard on your...

19 Jul 202520min

In today's episode, we're going to talk about something very real—but often hidden: 👉 Why speaking English feels stressful… 👉 And how you can feel calmer, more focused, and more confident when you s...

10 Jul 202513min

Today's episode is about something many English learners do too often: Saying "sorry" all the time—even when they don't need to. Let me give you some examples: "Sorry, can I ask a question?" "Sorry, ...

26 Jun 202513min