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Hi everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Happy Valentine's Day everyone! If you have already listened to my previous episode about asking a girl out, I hope my lesson has helped you to get a date. But if you still haven't had the luck to put my advice into practice, don't worry. At least now you know what to say to the girl of your dreams. But now, let’s change the topic. Today, I’d like to teach you some animal idioms. I’m sure some of them will sound familiar because they are quite popular. And with a point of view story, you’re gonna practice the expressions and compare the different grammar points. It’s the perfect way to learn grammar and new vocabulary without memorizing. The story will be romantic but with an unexpected turn of the events! Alright! Let’s talk about idioms now. Supposing you're talking to a friend and he insists that you reveal him a secret. Suddenly he says, “come on! let the cat out of the bag!” And you’re wonde

Hi everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Last week I realized that Valentine's Day is coming up, and I wanted to dedicate this lesson to students who want to know how to ask a girl out. You never know when you'll meet that special someone, so you gotta be prepared. I’ve also prepared a point of view story so you can practice your grammar and vocabulary. Before I start, I'd like to thank everyone who follows me on iTunes, YouTube, Facebook, Spotify, etc. Thank you very much for your support and your positive reviews. Every time you share your honest opinion, you're in fact helping others to discover a more effective and enjoyable way of learning English. Alright! I’ll just cut to the chase and tell you how to ask a girl out. Oh, now you’re probably wondering what the expression "Cut to the chase" means. Well, we use this phrase when we start talking about the important aspects of something. We want to get to the point without wasting tim

Hi everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. Do you want to sound more like an English native speaker? Well, this is the perfect lesson for you. Today I’ll teach you ten idioms that will make you sound more like a native speaker. And with a Point of view story you will improve your grammar, and at the same time, you’ll practice the expressions in context. Ok. Let’s start! 1) GET OUT OF HAND: to become difficult to control. When you lose control of things, they get out of hand. Examples: “There was an argument that got out of hand,and the police came.” “Your aggressive nature has gotten a bit out of hand.” “The demonstration is getting out of hand.” “It was only a joke but sadly got a little out of hand.” 2) GET YOUR HEAD AROUND IT: to understand something. Examples: “I just can’t get my head around the fact that she just broke up with me.” “I just can’t get my head aroundthe fact that I’m not getting promoted this year.” “Have you got y

Hi everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Today I’ll talk about the most famous band in the world. The Beatles! And you’ll practice your speaking with a funny mini-story. Have you ever listened to The Beatles? Actually, let me rephrase that. When was the first time you listened to a Beatles song? The Beatles are probably the most popular band in the history of music. They are considered by many to be the best band on Earth. The band was undoubtedly the most successful, with global sales exceeding 1.1 billion records. They were initially famous for their light pop music, although their later works achieved a combination of popular and critical acclaim perhaps unprecedented in the 20th century. Beatlemania began in the UK and exploded after The Beatles appeared on a popular TV show in the US in 1964. The band became a worldwide phenomenon with adoring fans and hysterical adulation. The members of the group were John Lennon, Paul McCartney,

In this episode, I’ll recommend you some of my favorite TV shows that will help you with your English. I’ll give you some useful tips on how to use Netflix to improve your English. And later, you’ll practice your English speaking with an exciting mini-story. Alright! Let’s start! Netflix has  changed the way we spend our free time. We spend a lot more time watching our favorite shows, so why not use all this time to speed up the way we learn English too? English-language TV shows can quickly introduce you to authentic English and can help keep you motivated and entertained as you learn. In today's episode, I'll let you know how watching TV can help you improve your language skills. You’ll stop feeling guilty about watching TV! The next time your friends ask you what you did all weekend, you can proudly say that you spent all weekend watching TV.   READ THE TEXT HERE: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

Hi, everybody! I’m Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. In this episode, let's take a look at the most common New Year's resolutions. Then you will practice your English fluency with a mini-story. Alright! Let’s start!  Remember that you can get the text of the episode at SpeakEnglishPodcast.com Well, first of all... Happy New Year! How time flies! A new year has just begun. It’s curious how the passage of time is perceived according to age. Young people don't think much about it. Middle-aged people think about the things they still want to achieve and realize that they have less and less time. Older people, on the other hand, remember the old days. Don't worry; I won't get too philosophical in this lesson.  :) I’ll go ahead and talk about New Year's resolutions. As you know, when a new year comes, we all feel like doing a lot of things. Also, we feel a bit guilty for having celebrated a little too much at Christmas. Therefore in this episode, we

I'm Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPod.com My mission is to help YOU to speak English fluently and confidently. In today's episode: I'll talk about how Americans celebrate Christmas and how I used to enjoy Christmas time when I was a kid. Later, you'll practice vocabulary, and above all, you'll improve your spoken English with a funny question and answer story. Awesome! Let's get started! Multi-Cultural Christmas In the United States, every 25th of December people celebrate Christmas in many unique ways because of its multi-cultural nature. The modern, commercialized Christmas began to emerge in the 19th century with the new custom of buying gifts for children.  Many of the Christmas holiday activities differ from family to family. It often depends on the cultural heritage of the family members. Some of the customs are like ones in the UK, France, Italy, Poland, and Mexico.  A typical celebration of Christmas Day in America combines Irish, Austrian, Polish and Belgian traditions. Despite the variety of

Hi everyone! I’m your English teacher Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. In this episode, I’ll talk about the Christmas holidays. And after that, you’ll practice your English speaking with an exciting mini-story about a man dressed in red. Ah! It's Christmas at last! I don't know about you, but I love this time of year. I start to think about what presents to give to my family and friends. Normally I make a list, so I don't forget anyone. Can you imagine forgetting someone? That would be terrible! That's why I start very early to plan what presents to give to everyone. Finding the right gift for someone can be difficult, so what I usually do is search online for gift ideas. And buying online helps me avoid the holiday crowds. To really feel the Christmas spirit, I like preparing a pot with a delightful scent using orange, cinnamon, apple cider, and clove. I let everything boil throughout the day so that the fragrance spreads throughout the house

Hi everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. In this episode, I’ll teach you some new expressions. You’ll learn different ways to call the American dollar. And after that, you’ll practice your English speaking with a funny mini-story. In the last part of this episode I’ll tell you what to do if you get bored listening repeatedly? You probably haven't noticed it until now, but the truth is that there are many ways to talk about money in English.   Today you will learn many expressions that people in the US use when referring to the American dollar. I’ll start with the most popular ones:  bucks, dough, bread, cheddar, paper, Benjamin, Benji, etc.  The following terms are outdated or rarely used:  bones, scratch, cheese, lettuce, salad, chips, cake, and cabbage.  The dollar has also been referred to as a "bean" or “bone." Buck- is slang for one U.S. dollar The expression comes from the 18th century when deer (buck) skins were used as currency.

Hi everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. In this episode, I’ll teach you how to compliment a woman if you are a man.  I’m sure this will be very helpful :) And after that, you’ll practice grammar with a Point of View story. Complimenting a woman can make her feel special by showing her how wonderful you think she is. However, some guys don't know how to make good compliments. They either say the obvious or exaggerate compliments. As a woman, I have received a good part of the compliments both requested and unrequested in my life. Some comments have been sweet, some shocking, and some even repulsive. Before complimenting a woman, you must first determine if the context is appropriate.  Where is the conversation taking place? Are you at work, in a public place, or are you alone? It all depends on the physical context of the conversation. What's your relationship with her? Are you strangers, friends, colleagues? If you are strangers, an un

Hello everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. I want to help you speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than it seems! You just have to use the right material and techniques. Today I’ll talk about superstitions, and you’ll practice your speaking with a mini-story. By the way, thank you so much for listening wherever you are. If you can, please write a comment on iTunes. That's how you help me reach more people. Ok! Let’s start! Bad luck, good luck...Superstition is something that people think can give good or bad luck. And all over the world, there are superstitious people. However, not everyone is superstitious, and some think it's silly. So they don't believe in anything. I'm gonna comment on some of the most common superstitions I know: -1) Finger crossing: If you cross your fingers, in theory, you avoid bad luck. For example: "I'm going to cross my fingers to win the lottery.” - 2) Touching or knocking on wood: This is also quite common. The expression "to touch wood" mea

Hi everybody! I’m Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than it seems! You just have to use the right material and techniques. Today I'll talk again about Route 66. As the first episode was so successful I decided to record a new lesson giving more information about the famous route. Later you’ll listen to a short point of view story to consolidate your grammar. By the way, I will tell you some exciting news but it will be at the end of this episode. So keep listening until the end. I'll start by giving you some tips and suggestions for driving Route 66. How to organize your trip, pack the necessary equipment and enjoy the road trip of a lifetime. Plan your trip to Route 66 during the spring or fall because the weather gets incredibly hot during the summer, and some parts of the road can become unsafe during the winter. You should schedule your trip between March and early June or between September and November to get the mo

Hello everyone! I’m Georgiana, your online English teacher. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than it seems! You just have to use the right material and techniques. Let's practice some specific vocabulary. This time, about astronomy. Later you’ll have fun with a mini-story, and finally, I’ll show you a trick to help you be more motivated. All right, let's get started! The main reason I decided to talk about astronomy is because it’s a topic that I find interesting. And of course, it's also an opportunity for you to practice specific vocabulary. Let's talk about concepts related to astronomy. Nothing complicated, but useful for certain conversations. Let's see what you think. Well, then, ... Where do we live? We live on a planet. Our planet is called the Earth. Remember this in case you ever get lost in the galaxy and have to go back. Our beloved Earth has a satellite. This satellite, the only one, it revolves around our planet and is called the Moon.   Read the trans

Transcript: Hello everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. I want to help you speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than it seems! You just have to use the right material and techniques. In this episode I’m gonna talk about interjections (filler words) in English. It ‘ll be very useful for you. - Next, a point of view story to improve grammar. I've also recorded a short conversation that will help you with your vocabulary. Remember, you can get the text of the episode at speakenglishpodcast.com Perfect! Let's get started! Interjection? What an ugly name. Right? But ugly or not tough, interjections exist in all languages. Basically, an interjection is one or several words that can express some kind of emotion: - amazement- surprise - sorrow - and so on Okay, let’s see some examples: Aha! Oh! Huh? Stop! Ow! Good! These are all interjections. An interjection can be used as a filler. They are very important in spoken language because the conversation becomes more natural. Let’s

Hi, everyone! I’m Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than you think. You just need to use the right methods. In today’s lesson I’ll teach you how to order coffee like a New Yorker, and with a funny mini-story, you’ll improve your fluency in English. In the last part of the lesson, I’ll remind you how to activate your English vocabulary. Ok! Let’s start! With so many options available these days, it's hard to decide what kind of coffee to drink and it can even seem a little intimidating. Being familiar with these basic words and phrases will help you order with confidence, and order something you really like! Start by deciding if you want a milk-based or black coffee. If you are lactose intolerant, on a diet, or you simply don’t like milk, go for black coffee. Choose the strength as well as any extras you want. Finally, tell the barista or waiter if you want your drink hot or iced, as well as the size you want. You'll se

Hi, everyone! I’m Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than you think. You just need to use the right methods. Ok! Let’s start! Do you remember that some episodes ago I was talking about punctuality? Well, today I’ll teach you different ways to say hurry up. After that, you’ll practice speaking with a funny mini-story. Have you ever been in a hurry while you were in a foreign country? It’s really frustrating when someone of something is in front of you, slowing you down. So today I'm gonna teach you different ways to tell people to hurry up in English. If you want to be polite, you can use one of the following phrases to ask someone to hurry up: “Excuse me, but I’m running very late and would appreciate it if you could go quicker.” “Please, if possible could you move a little faster?” If you’re at work your manager could use these expressions: “You’re behind schedule and need to get moving.” “Please, can you speed up, y

Hi, everyone! I’m Georgiana, your online English teacher. My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. Ok! Let’s start! - In the first part of this lesson I'll talk about the famous Route 66.  - And in the second part, you’ll practice your spoken English with a funny mini-story. Who hasn't heard of the famous Route 66? This route is a myth itself and of course an icon of the United States. Americans call it "The MotherRoute" because it was the first paved federal highway in the country. It’s also called "The Main Street" because it was literally the Main Street in many of the tows it ran through.  It was in 1926 when the government began building this national highway which passes through no less than eight states: Illinois,Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.  And do you know how many miles there are on this route? Try to guess the distance...Well, I'll tell you. This route is about 2500 miles, which is about 4000 kilometers.   Read the text here: SpeakEnglishPodcas

Hi, everyone! I’m Georgiana, your online English teacher. My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. Are you a spender? Today I’m gonna talk about the tricks that supermarkets use to make you to buy more than necessary.  You’ll also improve your speaking with a funny mini-story. When you leave the supermarket, have you ever wondered why you spent more money than you originally planned? I do :) If it happens to you, you may think that you don't know how to manage money, that you are a spender or simply that you don't have enough discipline, but don't worry, because supermarkets follow a whole series of very powerful marketing strategies that induce the buyer to buy, so don't feel too guilty :) By the way, a spender is someone who spends money unnecessarily. And another interesting expression: "overspending," which means spending more than planned or necessary.  These supermarket strategies can simply be called tricks. The truth is that supermarkets have more tricks than a magician.   Read the text

- In the first part of this lesson I'll talk about punctuality.  - In the second part, you will practice your spoken English with a mini-story. - And in the last section I’ll mention the benefits of reading and listening. “Hi, are we meeting at 5:00 p.m. to go to the movies? “ “Yes, of course! No problem. “ “I’ll see you then at 5 pm, sharp! Just be punctual this time! The movie starts on time.” This would be a typical conversation between two friends. Unfortunately, for some people, punctuality is something, let's say, flexible. I particularly like to be very punctual, and if I meet a friend, I always arrive a few minutes early.   Read the text here: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

Hi, everybody! I’m Georgiana, your online English teacher. My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. Speaking English is way easier when you use the right material and techniques. In the first part of today’s episode, I’ll show you how you can benefit from creating habits that help you with your English. And in the second part of this episode, you’ll learn English grammar without studying any rules with an exclusive point of view story. All right, let's get started! The first thing we have to keep in mind is that willpower is not as important as it seems. In fact, it’s quite limited. It's impossible to do anything consistently with willpower alone. We are not designed that way. We are creatures of habit, and essentially our life consists of a sum of habits. For example, think for a moment what you do when you wake up in the morning. Maybe you brush your teeth, make a cup of coffee and turn on your cell phone to check the social networks. I'm sure that I have mentioned in one of the previous episo