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Hello, everybody! I am Georgiana your English teacher and 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. In today’s episode, I’ll talk about how to express moods in English, and why you should avoid using the word VERY. After that, I’ll practice your speaking with a funny mini-story. Since today we’re talking about moods I’ll tell you how one of my students feels about the podcast and my English courses. This is a comment from Mauro Cruz from Brazil who says: ”Thanks and congratulations, Georgiana, for your excellent English course! I started listening to your podcast three months ago, and I feel that my English skills have improved considerably. The technique, texts and the way of conducting the course are unique and very effective. Thank you!” Juiz de Fora, Brazil.  (Read the comment on my website >>>) As I said at the beginning of today's lesson, in this episode, I thoug

Hello, everybody! I am Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. I want to help you speak English fluently, speaking English is easier than it looks! You just have to use the right material and techniques. Today let’s finish the kinship thing. In the previous episode, I introduced the topic of kinship. Now I’m going to further expand the relationship between the different members of a family. Next, through a point of view story, you’ll practice today’s vocabulary, and you’ll definitely improve your English grammar in a fun way. Well, let’s get started now. We’re back to kinship again. Remember that kinship means the relationship between two people from the same family. In this episode, we’re going to expand these concepts a little more for the kinship that is not in the closest family circle. In the previous episode you learned the following vocabulary: Husband, wife, father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, siblings, grandfather, grandmother, grandparents, grandson, granddaughter. If you haven’t

Hello, everybody! I am Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. I want to help you speak English fluently, speaking English is easier than it looks! You just have to use the right material and techniques. In today’s lesson Let's talk about kinship. That’s to say, the relationship between the different members of a family. Then, through a mini-story lesson, you'll practice vocabulary and of course your fluency. I'll use the question and answer technique to get you involved in the conversation. 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. Well, today we're gonna talk about family, and in particular kinship. Kinship is what we call the relationship between two people from the same family. For example father, son, etc. Well, on this subject, I have a confession to make. Sometimes I also get confused with the kinship of my own family, especially for distant relatives. A relative is a member of your family

Hello, everybody! I am Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. I want to help you speak English fluently, speaking English is easier than it looks! You just have to use the right material and techniques. Today, in this episode... I'm gonna talk about the World Cup. Every four years it’s held in a different country and is an exciting conversation topic. After that, you’ll enjoy an exclusive mini-story that will help you improve your fluency easily. Remember that you can get the text of the episode at www.SpeakEnglishPodcast.com Do you like soccer? I don't actually like it very much because I find it a little dull. Besides I never understood the rules, when I watch a soccer match I see a lot of men with attractive legs running for about 90 minutes. Another problem I also see is that there are too many matches and too many competitions. For example, if you follow only one team, you can watch two games a week, and from my point of view that’s a lot.   Read the TEXT here: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com  

I'm Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. And I’m here to help YOU to speak English fluently and with confidence. In this episode, I'll talk about going out at night. I’ll point out the most emblematic places where you can hang out in New York City at night, and I’ll teach you how to order a drink! I’ve also prepared a Point of View story so you can practice your grammar and vocabulary. I’m not sure if you have noticed, but today you’re listening to episode 50 of the Speak English Now Podcast. It may not sound like a big deal to you, but in approximately one year I’ve posted 680 minutes of free material!! And it’s available on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Youtube, etc Thank you so much for helping me share the podcast with your friends and family. Remember to leave a comment on iTunes about the show. It would mean a lot to me! Let's start the lesson. Today's gonna be fun! It's Friday night, you call your friends and ask them: What are we doing tonight? And they say: Let’s go party! Or Let's go club

Today I'll be teaching you how to rent a car in English. The lesson is simple and to the point so it’ll save you a lot of time when you really need to rent a vehicle. And in the next section, you'll practice your English speaking with a funny mini-story. Today’s story is about Brian, a middle-aged man who wants to go out with hot chicks. :) It's summer again, and many of you are seeking a holiday getaway. So today I'll be teaching you how to rent a car. First of all, you should start by comparing prices online. Consider doing your research by checking travel websites like Expedia, Kayak or Hotwire. Some of the most popular car hire agencies are Alamo, Avis, and Hertz.   Read the TEXT on my website: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

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My mission is to help YOU to speak English fluently and confidently. In today's lesson, you'll learn how to talk about pets. And you're a dog or a cat owner you'll find out what to do before bringing them to the vet. And right after that, you'll practice your English speaking with a funny mini story. 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 all 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. Do you have a pet? I'm proud to own a beautiful white female dog. When she was younger she used to be incredibly active and playful, but now, sadly, she's getting older, so she needs to see a vet more often than before. Whenever we wanna know more about pets we usually ask about their breed. The word "breed" has several meanings. For example

Hi everyone! I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPod.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. In today’s episode: You’ll learn some useful airport English vocabulary. Later, you’ll practice your English speaking with a funny mini story. Awesome! Let’s get started! So, you wanna travel by plane, right? It’s just natural to be a little worried because sometimes there are things that can prevent us from getting on time. I almost missed the plane in several occasions and after that I became more responsible. Nowadays I can say that I plan my plane trip more efficiently. The night before the trip I make sure that the flight is confirmed because it can get delayed or even cancelled due to bad weather. I book my flights online: I book a one-way ticket when I don’t want to return to my destination right away. However, I usually book a round-trip ticket which includes a return ticket too. And I’m not in the habit of checking in my luggage when I travel. Airlines usually allow us to check up to 2 suit

Hi, everyone! I'm Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU to speak English fluently and confidently. In today's episode: I'll focus on the pronunciation of some words which my students often mispronounce. Later, you'll practice your English speaking with a funny mini story. Before you get started make sure you read the text. Go to my website SpeakEnglishPodcast.com and look for episode #046.   I've noticed that you love my pronunciation episodes, so I've selected nine more popular words that most students mispronounce. I'll start by telling you the correct pronunciation, and then I'll use each word in a sentence. Read the text here: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com 

In today's episode I'll be teaching you how to speak over the phone in English. Later, you'll practice your English grammar and vocabulary with a point of view story. First of all, I'd like to thank you for all your positive reviews on iTunes, YouTube, Facebook, etc.! Every time you leave a review you're helping more people learn about the program. If you haven't already posted a review, just write your honest opinion.  Awesome! Let's get started!  Speaking English can be very intimidating for many students. However, talking on the phone in English may be even harder.  Picture this. It's your first day of work, and you need to answer the phone and talk to clients in English.  If you have no previous experience, this can be a big challenge for you! And that's why I've decided to show you how to pick up the phone at work and to place a call without any difficulty! How to PICK UP THE PHONE? I'll start by teaching you some useful questions that you can ask when you answer the phone at work. Start by saying hello

Hi everyone! I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. In today’s episode, I’ll reveal to you the 7 secrets of the English pronunciation. Later you’ll practice your speaking with a funny mini story. The story is about a man who wants to speak English with a perfect accent. SECRET #1: LISTEN TO YOURSELF! Listening to your own pronunciation errors when you speak English can be difficult if not almost impossible to attain. What you’re usually doing is focusing on the conversation instead of the sounds you’re making. So, try to record yourself using your PC or smartphone. Do this only from time to time to observe the areas that need improvement. Many people hate their voice, and hearing themselves speak a foreign language for the first time will be difficult, but it’s a necessary step to develop a sense of self-awareness for improvement. SECRET #2: SLOW DOWN! I’ve noticed over the years that many English students think that speaking fluently equals spea

Hi, everyone! I'm Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com My mission is to help YOU to speak English fluently and confidently. Today I'll tell you how to continue a conversation in English when you're feeling stuck or blocked. Later you'll practice your speaking with a funny mini story. The story is about a very handsome young man who flees to an island. You can finally learn English in a fun and effective way, only by listening! Please help me to spread the word by sharing it with your friends and family or by writing a review on iTunes. That means a lot to me. Thanks! Before you continue listening make sure you read the text. Visit my website: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com and look for episode #043. Let's get started! Have you ever wanted to talk to someone for longer, but you got stuck because you didn't know what to say anymore? When we speak a foreign language, we're often, afraid to start a conversation or to ask questions. We're worried that they won't understand us or that they'll merely lose their

Today I'll talk about the connectors, those words that help us to better structure what we say. Next, of course, we'll practice with an exclusive lesson from the point of view story. I'll just go ahead and start talking about connectors. But don't worry, I'm not gonna give any grammatical theory here :) As usual, I'll give you some examples and then you'll practice the connectors in context with the point of view story. Connectors are merely words that help structure what you say or write. Only by using a few connectors, you can significantly improve your fluency and expressivity. Let's take a look at some of the best-known connectors: When we want to add something, we use words like BESIDES, ALSO and MOREOVER. For example: "I don't want to go to the movies. Besides, it's late now." "I want a cake and an ice cream also." "He didn't like the birthday party. Moreover, he had to cancel his romantic date." (END OF THE EXTRACT).   READ the TEXT here: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

Today you'll practice some pronunciation with the most popular fashion brands on the market. I'll help you to pronounce these brands just like an American. Later you'll practice your listening with an interesting point of view story. You can finally learn English in a fun and effective way, only by listening! Please help me to spread the word by sharing it with your friends and family or by writing a review on iTunes. That means a lot to me. Thanks!

 Before you continue listening make sure you get the text. Visit my website: SpeakEnglishPod.com and look for episode 041 Now let the fun begin! I'll be giving you some information about each brand, and you'll need to guess the name of the brand. Believe me, it'll be fun!
 Let's get started! 1. Adidas When you think of sports, what name comes to mind? I'll give you a hint: it's a German brand. ____________________________ (Answer my question.) It's Adidas! Adidas is a famous German brand that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing, and accessories. The founder

Hello, my dear students!  I'm Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU to speak English fluently and confidently. Today I'll talk about correction when speaking English and how it affects your fluency. Later you'll practice your speaking with a funny mini story. Let's start! A student asked me this question not long ago: "Is it effective to be corrected when you speak?" Let's say you're an English student and you're trying to practice your speaking. Your first idea is to hire a tutor who will correct all your mistakes. At first, it seems like a great idea to be corrected. Every time you make a mistake, the tutor will tell you the correct pronunciation, and that's how you'll learn to speak correctly.  Yet, based on my vast experience as an English teacher I must be honest with you and tell you that this approach isn't practical. In fact, overcorrection prevents you from developing fluency. READ THE TEXT HERE: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

Today you'll practice some pronunciation with the most popular technology brands on the market. I'll help you to pronounce these brands just like an American. Later you'll practice your listening with an interesting point of view. AdobeSystems Have you heard of PDF documents? The PDF is the most common digital document format. And can you guess what company created it? ____________________________ (Answer my question.) It's Adobe Systems! Adobe also created Photoshop, which is the most popular image editing software. Amazon.com Imagine a website where you can purchase almost anything you want. Can you guess which website I'm referring to? __________________________ (Answer my question.) Yes! Amazon.com! And it's my favorite place to buy!! Amazon is mostly known for its widely selection of books, although Amazon has expanded to sell electronics, music, furniture, etc. (END OF THE EXTRACT) READ the TEXT here: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

Hi, dear students!  I'm Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU to speak English fluently and confidently. Today I'll teach you how to book a hotel room in English. Later you'll practice your speaking with a funny mini story with questions and answers.  As you can see, you can learn English in a fun and effective way, only by listening! Please help me to spread the word by sharing it with your friends and family or by writing a review on iTunes. That means a lot to me. Thanks. Before you continue listening make sure you get the text. Visit my website: SpeakEnglishPod.com and look for episode #038. I know that finding an excellent hotel and making a reservation can be stressful, especially if you're booking a room at the last minute. In this lesson, I'll give you some tips.
 I usually search for a hotel online, and after finding the perfect room, I call to get a better rate. When I call, I make sure to ask if breakfast is included, and how far is the beach from the hotel. Y

Hi, everyone! I'm Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU to speak English fluently and confidently. Today I'll help you to learn the difference between the similar terms: shout, yell and scream. Later you'll practice these terms with a funny story told from 3 different grammar points of view.   As you can see, you can learn English in a fun and effective way, only by listening! Please help me to spread the word by sharing it with your friends and family or by writing a review on iTunes. That means a lot to me. Thanks. Before you continue listening make sure you get the text. Visit my website: SpeakEnglishPod.com and look for the episode #037.  Great! Let's get started!   I'm perfectly aware that English can get very confusing because there are so many words with a very similar meaning. And very often students have asked me about the difference between the words "scream," "shout," and "yell." The level of intensity and the purpose escalates from shouting, to yelling, and

Transcript: Hi everyone! I'm Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently.  Today I'll help you to learn new food vocabulary and I'll give you some tips on how to eat healthier when we're eating out. Later you'll practice your speaking with a funny mini story with questions and answers.   As you can see, you can learn English in a fun and effective way, only by listening! Please help me to spread the word by sharing it with your friends and family or by writing a review on iTunes. That means a lot to me. Thanks. Great! Let's get started! Eating out can be a pleasure: someone else cooks for you and brings the hot food to your table, while you have fun with friends or family. On average, Americans eat out about five times a week. Sadly, when we eat out, we tend to exaggerate. Curiously some people are self-conscious about what they eat when they're at home, but when they go out, they forget about the consequences. [End of the Extract] READ the TEXT here:

TODAY: I'll focus on the pronunciation of some words which my students often mispronounce. Later, you'll practice these words with a questions and answers mini story. I'll start by telling you the correct pronunciation, and then I'll use this word in a sentence.   I don't know if you've ever noticed, but when you say a word individually, the pronunciation may sound a little different from when it's in a sentence. Also, before you continue listening make sure you check out the transcript. Visit my website: SpeakEnglishPod.com and look for the episode #35. End of the Extract. Get the TEXT here: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com