Easy English Podcast: Learn English Through Listening
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- Nov 9, 2026
About the podcast
Oliver's 'Easy English Podcast' is for all levels of learners of the English language. He helps you learn English by talking slowly and clearly about different topics. Increase your English vocabulary, improve your listening skills, speaking and pronunciation! If you are learning English - this is the podcast for you! A new episode every Monday. Subscribe to Support Me & Access Bonus Episodes Every Week: https://www.patreon.com/englishwitholiver/ My Easy English Videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Easy-EnglishPodcast Website: https://easyenglishpodcast.com/
Episodes 238
Is AI Making Us Lazy? | Easy English Podcast
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When did you last write an email completely by yourself? No AI, no help - just you and your brain?
In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, Oliver tells the story of Mark, who uses AI for everything until he can't explain his own report in a meeting. You'll learn about the hidden cost of convenience, the "Google effect", what a 2025 MIT study found about ChatGPT and our brains, and a famous philosopher who warned about a new technology more than 2,000 years ago. It's clear, natural English for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want to improve their listening and vocabulary.
5 key words: convenient, trade-off, rely on, outsource, shortcut
Vote in the poll: how often do you use AI tools?
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Links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Easy-EnglishPodcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/easy-english-podcast-learn-english-through-listening/id1520690072
Chapters:
0:00 Are we forgetting how to think?
1:22 Mark's AI day
4:21 Word 1: convenient - and the trade-off
6:19 Word 2: rely on
8:51 Word 3: outsource - the Google effect
11:24 The MIT ChatGPT study
12:44 What this means for English learners
13:36 Poll: how often do you use AI?
14:41 The 2,000-year-old warning
16:38 Word 4: shortcut - the cable car question
18:17 Quick check
19:34 Patreon, word review and goodbye
Why Do We Compare Ourselves to Others? | Easy English Podcast
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Birthday sale: my book "Phrasal Verbs Are Easy!" is just $9.99 until 8 November. https://www.patreon.com/englishwitholiver/posts/phrasal-verbs-50-137806749
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Ever scrolled late at night and felt worse about your own life? You're not alone.
In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, Oliver tells the story of Anna's school reunion and explains why we compare ourselves with people like us, why social media is only a "highlight reel", and why Olympic bronze medallists often look happier than silver medallists. You'll also learn the difference between envy and jealousy, and four simple ways to compare yourself less. It's clear, natural English for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want to improve their listening and vocabulary.
5 key words: envy, insecure, achievement, self-esteem, grateful
Vote in the poll: where do you compare yourself most?
Links:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Easy-EnglishPodcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/easy-english-podcast-learn-english-through-listening/id1520690072
Chapters:
0:00 Why do we compare ourselves to others?
1:09 Anna's school reunion
4:07 Word 1: envy (and envy vs jealousy)
5:28 Word 2: insecure
7:51 The highlight reel
9:56 Word 3: achievement
11:41 Poll: where do you compare yourself most?
12:48 My book: Phrasal Verbs Are Easy! ($9.99 until 8 Nov)
14:47 Social comparison theory - Word 4: self-esteem
17:12 Silver or bronze: who's happier?
18:49 Four ways to compare less - Word 5: grateful
22:02 Quick check and word review
Is It Too Late to Change Your Career? | Easy English Podcast
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Sunday evening, and you're dreading going back to work on Monday? Maybe it's time for a change. But is it too late?
In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, Oliver looks at why so many people stay in careers that don't make them happy: money, the "sunk cost fallacy" and the fear of starting again. You'll hear about famous people who changed careers in their 40s and later, why adults never really start from zero, and the "regret test", one simple question to help you decide whether to stay or go. It's clear, natural English for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want to improve their listening and vocabulary.
5 key words: career, fulfilling, risk, retrain, regret
Vote in the poll: what stops most people changing careers?
Links:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Easy-EnglishPodcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/easy-english-podcast-learn-english-through-listening/id1520690072
Chapters:
0:00 Is it too late to change your career?
0:55 Word 1: career (and how to say it)
2:50 Word 2: fulfilling - how fulfilling is your work?
5:10 My own career change
6:18 Why we stay - Word 3: risk
8:21 The sunk cost fallacy
10:10 Fear of starting again
10:51 Poll: what stops people changing careers?
11:39 Late starters: Vera Wang, Julia Child, Colonel Sanders
13:38 Word 4: retrain - and transferable skills
16:57 Word 5: regret - and the regret test
19:48 Quick check and goodbye
Why Is Everyone So Tired All the Time? | Easy English Podcast
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Do you sleep a normal amount but still feel tired all the time? You're not alone.
In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, Oliver looks at why so many people feel exhausted today, even when they sleep seven or eight hours. You'll learn about your "energy bank account", the three types of tiredness, what burnout really is, and four simple habits that can give you more energy, plus one free 10-minute trick that works better than coffee for a lot of people. It's clear, natural English for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want to improve their listening and vocabulary.
5 key words: exhausted, energy, recharge, burnout, routine
Vote in the poll: what makes you most tired?
Links:
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Chapters:
0:00 Why is everyone so tired?
1:53 A typical tired day
2:58 Word 1: exhausted (and "knackered")
4:22 Sleep isn't the whole story - Word 2: energy
6:59 Your energy bank account
8:35 Word 3: recharge - why scrolling isn't rest
10:05 Three types of tiredness
11:34 Poll: what makes you most tired?
12:21 Word 4: burnout - and why it's so common
16:37 Word 5: routine - four habits for more energy
18:57 The free 10-minute trick
20:08 Quick check, study guide and word review
Why Can't I Speak English? - Understanding vs Speaking | Easy English Podcast
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You understand the film. You laugh at the jokes. Then someone asks, "What did you do at the weekend?" and your mind goes blank. Sound familiar?
In this episode of The Easy English Podcast, Oliver explains why you can understand English but find it hard to speak. You'll learn about passive and active vocabulary, why retrieving words is harder than recognizing them, and how time pressure and fear make you hesitate. Then you'll get four simple ways to practise speaking on your own. Perfect for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want to speak more confidently.
Vocabulary in this episode:
• gap — A space between two things
• passive — You receive something, but you don't actively do or make it
• to retrieve — To find something and bring it back
• to hesitate — To stop for a moment before you do or say something, usually because you're not sure or a bit nervous
• automatic — Done without thinking about it
Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult? | Easy English Podcast
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Making friends used to take one sentence: "Do you want to play?" So why does it feel like one of the hardest things to do as an adult? In this episode of Easy English, we look at what actually changed, why it has nothing to do with being less likeable, and a couple of small shifts that genuinely make it easier.
This episode is for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want practical vocabulary for talking about relationships, effort, and everyday social life, useful for real conversations, not just textbook small talk.
Five words to listen for: effort, initiate, vulnerable, maintain, awkward.
New episodes every week, real English, one everyday topic at a time.Watch the video episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zdSWbiJYKbWfhHrizj5wA
00:00 Why Adult Friendship Feels Hard
00:56 Poll and Listener Question
01:22 Key Vocabulary for Today
03:15 Bonus Content and Patreon
04:04 Proximity vs Adult Effort
06:10 The Power of Repetition
08:44 Why It Feels Vulnerable
10:06 Initiate Then Maintain
11:16 Practical Tips That Work
13:40 Comprehension Questions and Wrap-Up
Sorry, Not Sorry - Why We Say Sorry Too Much | Easy English Podcast
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Ever notice how you say "sorry" for things that clearly aren't your fault? In this episode of Easy English, we unpack the strange habit of over-apologizing: why it happens, what "sorry" is actually doing when it's not about guilt, and how understanding this one small word will make your spoken English sound noticeably more natural.
This episode is for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want to sound less like a textbook and more like a real English speaker, especially in meetings, presentations, and everyday conversation.
Five words to listen for: reflex, instinctively, sincere, overuse, guilt.
New episodes every week — real English, one everyday topic at a time.Watch the video episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zdSWbiJYKbWfhHrizj5wA
00:00 Why We Say Sorry
00:49 Poll And Vocabulary
03:32 Support The Podcast
04:16 Sorry As A Reflex
06:38 Four Meanings Of Sorry
09:21 Keeping The Peace
11:03 Fluency Beyond Grammar
12:09 When Sorry Loses Power
14:35 Confidence And Balance
16:31 Regional Differences
18:25 Key Takeaways And Goodbye
Why We Procrastinate - The Psychology of Putting Things Off | Learn English (B1-B2)
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Two minutes into the task and suddenly the kitchen is spotless. In this episode of Easy English, we look at why we procrastinate, what's actually happening in your head when you avoid a task, and the very creative excuses English speakers use to explain it, plus two simple techniques that genuinely help.
This episode is for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want practical vocabulary for talking about habits, feelings, and everyday psychology, useful whether you're chatting with friends or explaining a missed deadline at work.
Five words to listen for: avoid, task, guilt, mood, deadline.
🎧 New episodes every week, real English, one everyday topic at a time.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro: Why You Keep Procrastinating
1:16 Today's Poll: How Do You Procrastinate?
2:08 Vocabulary Toolkit: 5 Key Words
5:31 Procrastination Isn't Laziness
8:31 The Real Reason: It's a Mood Problem
10:59 English Phrases for Procrastination
13:10 Why Guilt Makes It Worse
14:53 Why "Try Harder" Doesn't Work
16:02 How to Actually Stop Procrastinating
19:33 Comprehension Check
21:03 Recap & Outro
Not a Morning Person? - Why That Might Not Be True | Learn English (B1-B2)
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"I'm just not a morning person." You've probably said it, or heard someone else say it like a fact. In this episode of Easy English, we look at where that idea actually comes from, what sleep science really says about it, and why treating it as a fixed identity might be exactly what's keeping it true.
This episode is for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want practical vocabulary for talking about habits, identity, and everyday psychology, useful whether you're chatting with friends or explaining yourself at work.
Five words to listen for: myth, identity, assume, flexible, habit.
New episodes every Monday, real English, one everyday topic at a time.
Why We Buy Things We Don't Need (And How to Stop!) | Easy English Podcast
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Have you ever bought something on impulse and regretted it an hour later? In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we explore the science of retail marketing, dopamine, and consumer psychology. Learn how stores manipulate your emotions and discover 3 simple habits to resist temptation and avoid buyer's regret!
Is "Retirement" an Outdated Concept? | Easy English Podcast
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Is the traditional dream of working until 65 and stopping completely officially old-fashioned? In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we explore why the old retirement model is becoming outdated. Discover modern alternatives like taking a career break, learn how to redefine your long-term goals, and expand your vocabulary for discussing career plans with confidence!
The Secret Pattern of the World’s Greatest Speakers | Easy English Podcast
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What do Steve Jobs, Barack Obama, and top TED speakers have in common? In this interactive episode of the Easy English Podcast, we reveal the hidden structural wave that can captivate any audience. Discover how building a contrast between "What Is" and "What Could Be" makes your English persuasive, powerful, and unforgettable!
How to Stop Caring About Mistakes and Speak English Confidently | Easy English Podcast
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Do you freeze up or feel embarrassed whenever you make a grammar mistake? In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we take apart the trap of perfectionism. Discover why errors are actually neural upgrades for your brain, and learn 3 practical habits to embrace your mistakes, build resilient confidence, and speak without fear!
Connected Yet Alone: Why We Feel So Isolated Today | Easy English Podcast
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Why do we feel so lonely in a world where everyone is just a click away? In this interactive episode of the Easy English Podcast, we explore the modern paradox of digital convenience and emotional isolation. Discover why superficial social media messages leave us feeling empty, and learn how being vulnerable can transform your friendships.
Death of the Weekend: Why We Can’t Stop Working | Easy English Podcast
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Do you find yourself checking work emails on Sunday afternoons? You aren't alone. In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we explore why technology destroyed the boundary between rest and labor. Discover how productivity guilt ruins your free time and learn 3 simple rules to help you disconnect, lower stress, and restore your energy!
Coffee Obsession: Are We Addicted to Caffeine or the Routine? | Easy English Podcast
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Do you truly "need" that morning cup of coffee to function, or is your brain just addicted to the comfort of the routine? In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we look at the science of caffeine, tolerance, and anchor habits. Learn why waiting 90 minutes for your first cup can transform your energy and eliminate afternoon crashes!
Why You Feel Like Your English Is Getting Worse | Easy English Podcast
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Have you ever had a week where you suddenly hesitate constantly, forget basic words, and feel completely defeated? You aren't losing your fluency - this feeling is actually a psychological illusion. In this interactive episode of the Easy English Podcast, we look at why your awareness grows faster than your speaking skills and how your brain handles new information.
Crazy History of Football: How the World Cup Began | Easy English Podcast
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While the 2026 World Cup is heating up, discover the shocking true story of how the world’s biggest obsession actually started. Long before modern stadiums, football was a chaotic street game that kings tried to ban! In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we explore how a violent medieval game managed to evolve into the beautiful sport we love today.
The Charisma Myth: Can You Learn to Be Magnetic? | Easy English Podcast
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Do you think you have to be a loud extrovert to be charming in English? That is a giant lie. In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we look at the science of charm & charisma. Discover why trying to dominate conversations actually pushes people away, and learn how to radiate warmth and genuine confidence instead.
The Death of Conversation: Why We’ve Forgotten How to Listen | Easy English Podcast
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Are you truly listening during conversations, or are you just waiting for your turn to speak? In this interactive episode of the Easy English Podcast, we look at why modern life is making our communication superficial and how the "iPhone Effect" ruins our focus. Learn the 3-second rule to help you absorb information deeply and build real empathy in casual chats.
Why Can’t I Understand Fast English Speakers? | Easy English Podcast
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You study grammar, you practice vocabulary, but real native speakers still sound like they are talking at double speed. In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we break down why fast English is just an illusion. Learn the simple tricks native speakers use to blend words together and skip certain sounds in casual conversation. Discover how to train your ears to catch the most important parts of a sentence without getting lost or feeling frustrated.
Stop Sounding Like a Textbook! (Master English Pitch) | Easy English Podcast
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Want to know how to improve your English speaking skills instantly? Most intermediate learners focus entirely on vocabulary, but the real superpower is intonation. We dive into the nuances of spoken English and look at how the rise and fall of your voice changes everything. We share practical English speaking tips to help you sound more confident, expressive, and fluent without studying more grammar lists.
How to Stop Brain Fog - How Food Affects Your Brain | Easy English Podcast
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Why does your English feel fluent one day and completely blocked the next? This episode breaks down the physical side of language learning. We look at how mild dehydration and processed foods create inflammation that temporarily blocks your vocabulary memory. Discover the top "brain-fuel fats" and slow-burning carbs that eliminate the afternoon cognitive slump. It's time to stop studying grammar lists and start fueling your mind for high-status communication.
Stop Scrolling, Start Learning: How to Fix Your Focus | English Language Learning
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Be honest: how many times have you unlocked your phone today? In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we look at how digital distraction is fragmenting our attention spans and ruining our language acquisition. Discover the science of "Attention Residue" and why passive scrolling only gives you a superficial understanding of the language. Learn how to reclaim your deep cognitive focus so you can learn fluent English faster and build better English speaking skills in 2026.
Stop Being "Busy" - The Secret to Slow Living | Easy English Podcast
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Why is everyone in 2026 obsessed with being busy? In this episode, we challenge hustle culture and explore why rushing is actually the biggest obstacle to your English progress. We discuss the power of intentionality, how to unplug without feeling guilty, and why "Slow Living" is the ultimate status symbol for the modern professional. Learn to savor your life and speak with more gravitas by doing less.
Stop Saying "I Think" - How to Speak with Authority in English (Intermediate English Lesson)
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Want to know how to speak English confidently in any situation? Many intermediate learners use the phrase "I think" too often, which can make your English sound weak or hesitant. In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we explore advanced English vocabulary and high-status phrases to help you command gravitas and authority.
We discuss the psychology of social certainty and provide practical alternatives to help you stop hedging your opinions. Improve your English speaking skills and learn how to assert your ideas with conviction in 2026.
Why You Should Stop Trying to Sound Like a Native English Speaker | Easy English Podcast
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Trying to mimic a native accent is exhausting and unnecessary. In this episode, we break down why "Global English" is actually more efficient for international business and why your accent is a "feature," not a mistake. Learn the difference between imitation and intelligibility and find your true English voice.
What is Imposter Syndrome? Stop Waiting for Confidence | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverAt the B2/C1 level, the biggest barrier isn't grammar- it’s the …
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At the B2/C1 level, the biggest barrier isn't grammar- it’s the "Imposter Tax." Discover the psychological tricks to turn "I don't belong here" into a competitive advantage. We discuss the Spotlight Effect, how to prepare for high-stakes meetings, and why the "Outsider Advantage" makes you a better communicator.
Remote Work vs. Office - Which is better? Talking about Work Types in English | Easy English Podcast
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Are you struggling to find a balance between working from home and the office? You’re not alone. We explore the "Watercooler Effect" vs. "Deep Work" and why your boundaries are blurring. Learn the vocabulary of the modern workplace and how to protect your mental bandwidth in a hybrid world.
How to Think Directly in English (And Speak Faster!) | Easy English Podcast
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Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver
My Phrasal Verb Book and more: https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast
Why does speaking English feel so exhausting? Because you’re building every sentence from scratch. Discover the "Chunking" secret that fluent speakers use to bypass grammar rules and the Internal Monologue trick to train your brain. Stop the mental lag and learn how to make English your "path of least resistance." It’s time to fire the middleman and start living in the language.
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