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The Speak English Now Podcast is your resource for practicing your English speaking and listening. You will learn English with the Question and Answer (TPRS) and Point of View techniques. You won't need any grammar nor boring exercises. You will also learn about the English culture and the language itself. Finally, you will get valuable advice on learning English. All the audio is in English and you can get the text at SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
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396 – Lost Your Phone? Now You Can't Open Your Email! – Stay Safe Online 4
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This is Part 4, the final episode in our Stay Safe Online series.
Today's problem begins with a very ordinary question: Where is my phone?
Nina arrives home and reaches into her pocket. No phone. She checks another pocket, her bag, and then every pocket again—as if the phone might appear the second time.
But it is still missing.
395 Think Before you Click - Stay Safe Online 3
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me? Visit SpeakEnglishPodcast.com to learn more.
This is Part 3 of our series about staying safe online.
Sometimes a strange message is easy to notice. It looks wrong from the beginning.
But other messages are more believable because they mention something real: a purchase you made, an
appointment you have, or a hotel you booked.
394 Halloween: The Costume Mix-Up A Funny Halloween Mini-Story
Today, I've prepared a short Halloween Mini-Story. You'll learn some typical Halloween words and expressions while practicing your spoken English. I'll tell you a little bit of the story and ask you some easy …
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Today, I've prepared a short Halloween Mini-Story. You'll learn some typical Halloween words and expressions while practicing your spoken English.
I'll tell you a little bit of the story and ask you some easy questions.
Try to answer before I give you the correct answer. And don't worry about making mistakes. Even a short answer is fine.
393 - Stay Safe Online: Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication
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This is Part 2 of our series about staying safe online.
In the last episode, we saw how an urgent message can make you react too quickly. Today, we're going to talk about passwords, especially a common habit: using the same password in several places.
392 Don't let them rush you - Stay Safe Online · Part 1
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Today, we're starting a short series about staying safe online.
And I want to begin with one of the simplest tricks scammers use.
They rush you.
Maybe you get a message that says:
"Your bank account will be blocked in one hour."
Or:
"We couldn't deliver your package. Confirm your information now."
You read it, and your quiet morning suddenly feels like an emergency.
That's the idea. Everything has to happen now—apparently, even before you finish your coffee.
A common online trick is called phishing.
391 English and the News
Have you ever heard a news story and wished you knew a little more? Maybe you first heard about it in your own language. But English can give you another way to learn about the same event. You can read another …
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Have you ever heard a news story and wished you knew a little more?
Maybe you first heard about it in your own language.
But English can give you another way to learn about the same event.
You can read another report or listen to an interview from somewhere else.
Then you can compare it with the news you already know.
I do not mean that English reports are always right.
No language has all the facts.
But English can give you more choices.
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390 How to Tell a Story in English
Today, I want to help you tell simple stories in English without getting stuck. In this episode, there are many new expressions. So, make sure you get the transcript at: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast Maybe …
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Today, I want to help you tell simple stories in English without getting stuck. In this episode, there are many new expressions. So, make sure you get the transcript at: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast
Maybe you know this feeling. You start telling someone what happened yesterday, and your brain suddenly asks, "What tense do I need?" And then... silence.
Usually, you are trying to make every sentence perfect. But when you tell a story, your first job is simply to help the listener follow what happened. Get the full transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/390-how-to-tell-a-story-in-english/
389 How Listening Helps you Speak English
Hi, everybody! I'm Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. Recently, one of my students from Singapore asked me a very good question: "How does listening help me speak English?" …
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Hi, everybody! I'm Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com.
Recently, one of my students from Singapore asked me a very good question:
"How does listening help me speak English?"
Maybe you've wondered the same thing. You probably know that listening is important, but how does it actually help you speak?
When you listen to English that you understand, your brain hears many examples of how English works. You hear common words, useful expressions, pronunciation, rhythm, and the way words naturally go together.
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388 Alice in Wonderland
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Today, I want to talk about a story you probably know, at least a little: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
I thought this would be a fun way to discover—or maybe rediscover—a famous English story while practicing your English.
Maybe you read Alice in Wonderland when you were younger. Maybe you watched one of the movie versions. Or maybe you only know that there's a girl called Alice, a white rabbit, and a very strange place called Wonderland.
387 Awkward Travel Moments What Do You Say in English
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Today, we are going to talk about awkward travel moments and, more specifically, what to say in English when they happen. Traveling can be exciting, but it can also be a little uncomfortable. Sometimes you are tired, in a hurry, or surrounded by noise, and suddenly even a simple sentence seems difficult.
386 The Tourist Trap Test — How to Avoid Paying Too Much While Travelling
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Hi! I'm back with a new episode. Today, we're going to talk about tourist traps—and how to avoid paying much more than you expected while travelling.
Today, you'll hear some useful and challenging words.
Ok, let's start!
385 When Travel Plans Go Completely Wrong - English under Pressure
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Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com.
Today, we are going to talk about what happens when a carefully planned trip begins to fall apart.
Maybe your flight is delayed or cancelled. Perhaps you miss your connection, your suitcase disappears, or the hotel cannot find your reservation.
Lately, these problems seem to be increasingly common, especially during the peak summer season.
Airports are overcrowded, flights are full, and staff are under pressure. One small delay can quickly disrupt your entire journey.
Travelling is already tiring. You may have woken up at four in the morning, waited in several lines, removed your shoes at security, and paid far too much for a disappointing sandwich.
384 Visiting the US in the Summer - Bring a Hoodie!
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Hi! I'm back with a new episode.
It's really hot outside, so today we're going to talk about something refreshing:
ice and air conditioning.
Yes, ice and air conditioning.
383 What Surprises Visitors About the Fourth of July
Go to SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast and get the transcript for free! Hi! I'm back with a new episode. Today, we're going to talk about a very American celebration: the Fourth of July. Today, you'll hear some …
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Hi! I'm back with a new episode. Today, we're going to talk about a very American celebration: the Fourth of July.
Today, you'll hear some new and challenging words.
Visit my website and get the transcript.
382 – Stop Comparing Yourself When Learning English
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Today, we're going to talk about something very common: comparing yourself to others.
Maybe you know this feeling.
You open social media, and suddenly everyone seems to have a better life than you.
One person is traveling. Another person has a perfect body. Another person has a beautiful house. Another person has a wonderful job. And another person is drinking coffee on a beach while you are answering emails in your kitchen.
Then you start thinking:
"Why is my life not like that?" "Why am I behind?"
381 Are Pancakes Healthy?
Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/381-are-pancakes-healthy-english-food-vocabulary/ Today, I want to talk about something very important. Pancakes. Yes. Pancakes. I'm trying to eat more …
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Today, I want to talk about something very important. Pancakes. Yes. Pancakes.
I'm trying to eat more protein and fewer carbs these days. In English, we often say low-carb. That means we try to eat fewer carbohydrates, like sugar, bread, pasta, rice, or white flour.
But there is one little problem.
I love pancakes.
Maybe you understand me. You want to eat healthier, but then you think, "Oh, pancakes would be nice." And suddenly, your healthy plan is in danger.
So today, let's learn some useful English vocabulary about making a healthier pancake. Not a perfect pancake. Not a magic pancake. But a simple pancake with more protein and fewer carbs than a normal pancake.
380 Are you too busy?
Read the full transcript on my website: speakenglishpodcast.com/380-are-you-too-busy Today, we're going to talk about something very common: being too busy. Maybe you know this feeling. You wake up in the …
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Today, we're going to talk about something very common: being too busy.
Maybe you know this feeling. You wake up in the morning, and before you even get out of bed, your mind starts working.
"I have to answer emails. I have to work. I have to clean the house. I have to call someone. I have to study English. I have to exercise. And, yes, I also have to relax."
379 Kind or Nice? What's the Difference?
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Today, we're going to talk about two very common words in English: kind and nice.
Many students think they mean the same thing. And yes, sometimes they are similar. But there is a small difference.
A nice person is pleasant, polite, and friendly.
378 How to sound warmer in English
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In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to sound warmer in English.
Get the transcript on my website for free:
Because sometimes your English is correct, but it sounds a little cold.
Too direct. Too short. Too flat.
And that can change the whole feeling of a conversation.
The good news is simple:
You do not need advanced English to sound warmer.
You do not need difficult vocabulary.
377 How to Keep Talking in English
Get the transcript for free: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/377-how-to-keep-talking-in-english/ In this episode, I'm going to show you how to keep talking in English.After that, we'll practice with a …
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In this episode, I'm going to show you how to keep talking in English.After that, we'll practice with a mini-story.
Many English learners have the same problem.
At the beginning, the conversation is fine. They answer one question. Maybe two.
376 Happy Easter 2026! Learn English with Easter Traditions, Food, and a Fun Mini-Story
Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/376-happy-easter-2026-learn-english-with-easter-traditions/ Happy Easter, everyone! 🐰🌸 A new episode of the Speak English Now Podcast is here: Happy …
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Happy Easter, everyone! 🐰🌸
A new episode of the Speak English Now Podcast is here:
Happy Easter 2026! Learn English with Easter Traditions, Food, and a Fun Mini-Story
In this episode, we talk about: 🥚 Easter traditions 🍖 popular Easter food in the US 🐇 the Easter Bunny 🎧 and a fun mini-story to help you practice speaking English
375 Two measurement systems - Imperial and Metric
Get the transcript for free: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast Today, we're going to talk about two systems of measurement that are used around the world: the Imperial system and the Metric system. These …
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Today, we're going to talk about two systems of measurement that are used around the world: the Imperial system and the Metric system. These are important to know, especially if you plan to travel or communicate with people from different countries.
374 The 90% Rule: How to choose English listening level
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How to choose English listening level?
Listening is powerful… but it must be comprehensible
You already know that I insist on one thing again and again: you need to listen a lot.You need to listen every day, and you need to repeat the same lessons many times, because repetition helps you consolidate:
- vocabulary
- grammar patterns
- pronunciation
…in a natural way.
But today I want to make something very clear, because some students misunderstand this idea:
✅ Listening is powerful only when the content is comprehensible.
373 Why You Freeze When Speaking English
Get the transcript for free: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/373-why-you-freeze-when-speaking-english Have You Ever Had This Moment? You start speaking English. At the beginning, it's okay. And then suddenly… …
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Have You Ever Had This Moment?
You start speaking English. At the beginning, it's okay. And then suddenly… your brain stops. You know the idea. You know the meaning. But the word doesn't come.
So what do you do? You speak faster. You try to push the words out. And then you feel frustrated.
Sometimes you even feel ashamed, like: "Why can't I say something so simple?"
372 Is Valentine's Day Really About Love?
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Today we're going to talk about Valentine's Day. But don't worry — this is not going to be a boring episode about chocolates, roses, and red hearts everywhere. Let me ask you something. Is Valentine's Day really about love? Or is it about pressure? Pressure to buy a gift. Pressure to be romantic. Pressure to post something on Instagram. Pressure to prove that your relationship is perfect.
371 Dogs and their superpower
Get the transcript for free: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/371-dogs-and-their-superpower In the previous episode, we talked about how dogs understand our emotions and how they communicate without words …
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In the previous episode, we talked about how dogs understand our emotions and how they communicate without words. Today, I want to continue that conversation, but from a different angle. Instead of focusing on emotions, we're going to look at how dogs experience the world, how they gather information, and why they naturally look to humans for guidance. Because dogs don't just feel with us. They observe, analyze, and cooperate with us in ways that are easy to overlook.
370 How Dogs Communicate Emotions Without Words
Get the transcript for free: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/370-how-dogs-communicate-emotions/Today, I want to talk about dogs again. If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you already know this …
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Get the transcript for free: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/370-how-dogs-communicate-emotions/Today, I want to talk about dogs again. If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you already know this isn't the first time I've brought up dogs. Dogs are one of those topics we can come back to again and again, because each time we look at them from a different angle, we discover something new.
369 Talking with the Doctor
Get the transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast/ Welcome back! This is the final episode in our 4-part series about going to the doctor. So far, we learned how to make an appointment …
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Welcome back! This is the final episode in our 4-part series about going to the doctor. So far, we learned how to make an appointment, how to check in at the clinic, and how to answer the nurse's questions. In this lesson, we will focus on the conversation with the doctor. This part can feel intimidating, but with a few simple expressions and some practice, you'll feel much more confident.
368 Going to the doctor 3 - Talking with the Nurse
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Welcome back! This is the third episode in our 4-part series about going to the doctor. So far, we practiced how to make an appointment and how to check in at the clinic. Today, we'll continue with the next step: talking with the nurse. Usually, before you see the doctor, a nurse will ask you a few questions about your health. The nurse may also take your temperature, check your blood pressure, and write notes for the doctor.
367 New Year's Eve in the USA (2026)
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Today, we will talk about how people in America celebrate New Year's Eve. And with a short story you will learn grammar in context without any boring rules. On my website you can get the 5 Secrets to speak English and also my premium courses.
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