Speak English Now – Mini-Stories with Georgiana

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! • I'll be talking about what happens just after we end our vacations. • Later, a cool mini-story to practice your English speaking. Let me start by telling you that I'm super excited to be back again and connecting with you! How are you doing? Are you feeling happy and relaxed? Or are you feeling blue? We're in September, so I can officially say that the summer holidays are over. During summer, I've been resting, sunbathing, and enjoying my free time. I've recharged my batteries. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I will talk about fluency and how it is related to the possible mistakes that occur when we speak. Yes. Sometimes we can make mistakes! Next, we will practice grammar with a funny point of view story. You just have to listen and observe how the different grammar points change. When a person can speak fluently, they can speak more or less without hesitation, without pausing and thinking about how to say something. Occasionally, we can take a short pause to think, but this is not usual. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'll talk about the importance of moving and studying English. After that, we'll practice grammar with a point of view story. Let me ask you a question. Imagine a person learning English. He or she's preparing to study a new lesson. How do you picture the scene? Perhaps this person's sitting at home or in a quiet library with an open textbook, a dictionary, and a notebook. Maybe this person has been sitting for hours, almost motionless, trying to learn and memorize the content. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'll be talking about passive listening, or in other words, listening in the background. Later on, we'll practice conversation skills with the powerful Question & Answer technique. In the language industry, there's an approach called passive listening. This means playing some English in the background while performing other tasks. In theory, you're learning because the brain is always learning, no matter how. Well, although this approach may be appealing to many of you, here's the bad news: It doesn't work as a whole system for developing a complete fluency in English. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'm going to talk about how to ask and give directions in English. For example, when you want to go to a restaurant, and you have to ask for directions. Next, an exclusive mini-story to improve your fluency in English. Okay, yes, I know that nowadays with smartphones, you can check the GPS and you don't need to ask for help anymore, but think about this: Asking for directions is an excellent opportunity to practice English. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, I'll learn some new tongue twisters in English to help you with your English pronunciation. And with a mini-story, you will improve your fluency. A mini-story is very simple but very powerful. I ask easy questions on purpose so that you can simulate a conversation. It's like talking with another person in English. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I'm going to show you how you can improve your English-speaking skills during the summer. Later, we're going to practice listening and speaking with a funny mini-story. Summer is here, and it seems like everyone has planned their holidays already. Have you thought about improving your English during the summer holidays? If you still don't have a plan. Don't worry. I have some ideas. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Are there any benefits to learning English as an adult? There are many. Let's take a look at some in this episode. Today, I am going to talk about the benefits of learning English as an adult. And the truth is that there are many, and some of them are surprising. And with a mini-story, you will practice your spoken English. I'll ask you lots of questions that you'll have to answer right away. It's like having a conversation with another person in English. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, let's find out if you are too old to learn English? Is it too late to learn a language? Is it possible to learn English as an adult? I'm going to answer these questions. Some time ago, a 95-year-old student from Greece emailed me. He wanted to tell me how my method helped him learn English. He is learning English and listens to this podcast. The truth is that I admire people who don't make excuses. And that's what inspired me to do this episode. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we are going to continue learning new phrasal verbs. This time with the verb TAKE. And with a point of view lesson, you will learn grammar in context without memorizing any boring rules. I'll tell you a story several times from different grammar points. Most English learners tend to become overly concerned with how to learn phrasal verbs. A phrasal verb is just a verb and a particle. For example, "take after." For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today we are going to talk about phrasal verbs with the verb give. Many of you have asked for a new phrasal verbs episode, so I am sure that you are excited about it. Apparently, everyone wants to learn new phrasal verbs. And with mini-story, you will improve your fluency. I will ask you many questions that you will need to answer right away. It's like speaking English with another person. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, let's talk about how the lockdown has affected the way we interact with other people. Are we ready to get back to normal after the pandemic? And with a point of view lesson, you will learn grammar in context without memorizing any boring rules. I'll tell you a story twice from different grammar points. I can change the tense or the person. And like that, you will learn grammar in context. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! When was the last time you saw people shaking hands? I can't remember either, maybe in a movie. Today, I will talk about different ways to greet someone while avoiding physical contact as much as possible. And with mini-story, you will improve your fluency. I will ask you many questions that you will need to answer right away. It's like speaking English with another person. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I will talk about video conferencing apps and the most common vocabulary and expressions used in English. Then, with a short point of view lesson, you will practice grammar in context. There's no need to memorize anything, don't worry. As you know, the Internet allows us to communicate very easily. And of course, to be able to communicate, we have to do it through dedicated apps like Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet, Skype, etc. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we are going to continue to talk about idioms and specific vocabulary related to movies in English. And with a point of view lesson, you will learn grammar in context without memorizing any boring rules. I'll tell you a story twice from different grammar points. I can change the tense or the person. And like that, you will learn grammar in context. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we are going to talk about idioms and specific vocabulary related to movies in English. And with a mini-story, you are going to improve your fluency. I'll tell you a story while asking you many questions that you have to answer right away. It's like talking to another person in English. As I said today, we will look at some specific words and idioms related to movies in English. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Last week, we started to learn some words like YouTuber, to Facebook, to Skype, etc. Today, we will learn some new English words added to the dictionary in the last decade. You'll also improve your English grammar in context with a point of view lesson, like that you won't have to memorize any boring rules. As I said today, we will continue learning some more of the English words added to the dictionary in the last decade. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we are going to look at some trendy words. These words have been added to the dictionary in the last decade. And with a mini-story, you are going to improve your fluency. I'll tell you a story while asking you many questions that you have to answer right away. It's like talking to another person in English. As I said today, we will look at some words added to the dictionary in the last decade. These are trendy words, and I'm sure most of them sound familiar to you. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Whenever Easter comes, everywhere I go, I see chocolate eggs and Easter bunny cakes. But what do we celebrate on Easter? Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The New Testament describes the resurrection occurring on the third day after his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans on Calvary around 30 AD. Americans spend this holiday with friends and family, and some attend special services held in churches on Easter. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

This week we are going to continue talking about the different types of doctors in English. And with a fun mini-story, you will effectively improve your English fluency. >> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Last week, we started talking about the different types of doctors in English. We saw that a general practitioner or family doctor treats common health problems. We also learned that an optometrist is an eye doctor and that a dentist treats teeth and gums' problems. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! This episode, is going to be interesting because we will talk about doctors in English. And I'll tell you about a surgery I had last week. You'll also improve your English grammar without memorizing any boring rules. Today, I would like to tell you a bit about my experience of having to undergo surgery for the first time. Although you probably didn't notice my absence last week, I was in the hospital for a few days after having gallbladder surgery. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we are going to learn English in a fun way. You will learn new English vocabulary through fun riddles. I will introduce you to some popular riddles and ask you to guess the correct answer. If you don't know what a riddle is, don't worry because I'll explain it to you. And with a point of view lesson, you will learn grammar without memorizing any boring rules. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'm going to tell you how you can get vegetables without going to the supermarket. And I'm not talking about magic. In the second part, you will learn grammar without memorizing any boring rules. Some things only happen in cities. Interesting things. One of them is urban gardens, I'm talking about tomatoes, celery, broccoli, etc. It is an exciting option if you do not want to buy them directly from the supermarket or if you want to make sure that the vegetables are pesticides free. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, you are going to learn English in a fun way. You will learn new English vocabulary through fun riddles. And with a mini-story, you will improve your fluency by answering lots of questions. One thing is clear. You want to become fluent in English. That's why it's a great idea to get to know the typical expressions and riddles. Riddles often make us laugh out loud. Everyone knows that laughter is healthy because it relaxes the brain and body, helps us release stress, and promotes positive mental health. This way you will learn English more easily. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we will practice some of the most difficult words to pronounce in English. Words that start with "th" as in this or that and words that end in "ly" as in constantly or definitely." And with a mini-story, you will improve your fluency. English pronunciation can be a big problem for some English students. And their native language determines, for the most part, what types of difficulties students will have. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I will tell you how to train your brain to listen more in English. And with a fun mini-story, you will improve your English fluency. Nowadays, we are very used to watching content on the Internet. There is a wide variety of materials. And when it comes to learning English, it is no exception, so I understand that you can feel overwhelmed by so many possibilities. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In today's episode, I will talk about Valentine's Day in the United States. And with a mini-story, you will improve your English speaking. Although it is a very commercial holiday, Valentine's Day has a fascinating history that goes back to ancient Rome! In the United States and other parts of the world, people celebrate February 14 by giving away candy hearts and red roses. Historians believe that Valentine's Day originated in ancient Rome as a pagan fertility festival. But despite its origins, in 1300, it officially became a holiday associated with love and romance. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we will talk about how to pronounce vowels in English. And with a fun point of view story, you will improve your grammar. The truth is that vowels in English always represent a particular difficulty for many students. But don't worry because there is a self-evident reason why this happens. It turns out that in English, we have six vowel letters represented by the letters a, e, i, o, and u and fifteen vowel sounds. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! You're hired. You will start with $1000, and in two years it will be $3000. Awesome! Then I'll start working two years from now. Today, I want to talk about some stories that occurred in a job interview. I think it will be fun. Later, you'll practice grammar with a Point of View Story. On the day of the interview, you prepare yourself: you get a nice haircut, dress properly, you are a bit nervous but focused, and the interview begins in English! For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Last week, we started learning how to write a formal business email in English. Today we will learn how to close an email with a final comment and greeting. I'll also give you an example of a formal email that you can use in different situations. With a point of view story, you will improve your grammar. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In today's episode, I'll show you how to write a business email in English. I'll teach you how to structure an email by providing some examples. Then, with a fun mini-story, you will improve your English fluency. Nowadays, we need to communicate online both on a personal and professional level. And though sending an email to a friend doesn't seem to be too challenging, many of you feel intimidated when writing a professional email in English. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'm going to talk about how to ask and give directions in English. For example, when you want to go to a restaurant, and you have to ask for directions. Next, an exclusive mini-story to improve your fluency in English. I know that nowadays with smartphones, you can check the GPS and you don't need to ask for help anymore, but think about this: Asking for directions is an excellent opportunity to practice English. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I will talk about fluency and how it is related to the possible mistakes that occur when we speak. Yes. Sometimes we can make mistakes! Next, we will practice grammar with a funny point of view story. You just have to listen and observe how the different grammar points change. Very good! I have decided to talk about a topic that I think is very significant for the language student. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! 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. 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. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'd like to talk about how speaking a different language can change your personality. Later, a cool mini-story to practice your English speaking. So, did you know that speaking a different language can change your personality? Yes, you heard me well! Studies show that depending on the language you speak; your personality can be affected. Studies show that speaking two or more languages can lead to a split personality. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I'll talk about how we use conditionals in English. After that, we'll practice them with a Point Of View Story. I'm going to review the different conditionals in English. I don't recommend you to memorize them, but to understand them. You need plenty of contexts, and the best way to practice the conditionals is by using the Point of View story technique. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'll talk about passive vocabulary, and I'll focus on the difference between active and passive vocabulary. After that, we'll simulate a conversation with the Question & Answer technique. The first and more obvious one is the active vocabulary. These are the words we use when we speak or write. On the other hand, there's passive vocabulary. And these are all the words we understand when we read or listen. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I'm going to talk about towns, where no one lives anymore for one reason or another. With a mini-story, we will meet John, a man who, tired of his lifestyle, makes a radical decision. In every country in the world, there are villages where no one lives. I find this phenomenon fascinating. There are several words you can use to describe such a town. They all mean the same thing: Abandoned Uninhabited Ghost Deserted For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'll be talking about one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States: Halloween. After that, you'll practice your speaking with a new mini-story, while enjoying my new Question & Answer story. Halloween is a holiday celebrated on the last day of October. I would say it's very popular because everybody's excited about it, especially children. The word Halloween comes from an old English expression, "All Hallows' Eve," and it means the day before All Saints' Day. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Have you ever wondered if you spend too many hours looking at your cell phone? Or maybe the computer. There is an expression in English that I quite like, called being hooked. It means to be excessively attracted to something and almost unable to resist it. For example: - I'm hooked on doing sports. - But I've never seen you exercise. - I have a lot of willpower, and I'm able to resist it. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, you'll learn some more cooking vocabulary in English. And with a mini-story, you will improve your speaking. You'll see, it's like having a conversation with another person. Do you remember that I talked about my kitchen appliances in a previous episode and explained some techniques I use when cooking? I talked about using my blender to make a green smoothie, almond milk, soups, flours, batters, dough, nut butter, juices, and dips. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I will continue to talk about the English words my students love. Later, you will improve your grammar with a point of view lesson, so don't miss out because it's worth it! If you haven't heard the first episode on this topic, I recommend you do so. So, my idea for today is to comment on some of those words. I think it will be fun. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, I'd like to include some food and cooking vocabulary. And with a mini-story, you will improve your English fluency. You'll see, it's like having a conversation with another person. You know, when I enter the kitchen, the first thought that I have is… Why am I here? Yeah. I'm hungry. That's why. Now I remember. Since I don't buy ready-made food, I usually stare at the fridge for some minutes until it starts beeping. Then I close it and open it again to continue scanning. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I'm going to do something different. I'm going to comment on my students' favorite words in English. It will be interesting. Later, you will improve your fluency with a fun mini-story, so don't miss out because it's worth it! Well, some time ago, in the Speak English Now student group, I asked the following question: "What is your favorite word in English?" I was expecting a few comments, but in the end, there were more than a hundred. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'm going to talk briefly about how to activate your English vocabulary. Next, I will comment on the appearance of mysterious islands. Sometimes, on a given day, certain people have seen some structures on the horizon that have caused an element of surprise. What could it be? Finally, we will practice fluency with a short mini-story of questions and answers—the best exercise to speak without translating mentally. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'd like to help you to understand how to use words like Gonna, Wanna, Gotta, and similar. Later, a point of view story to practice your English grammar, and consolidate the information that I'll be teaching in the first part. Are you confused about how and when to use the words GONNA, WANNA, and GOTTA? We refer to these kinds of words as contractions. What's a contraction? A contraction is created when two words in a row come together and become one. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'm going to give you seven ideas you can use when you perform repeated listening. After that, I'm going to read a Point Of View story. It' an excellent technique for improving your grammar. As you may know, I always encourage students to listen daily. Listening is the best way to deeply learn the different sounds, words, and expressions you find in English. It's how we learn our mother tongue. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'll be discussing some more about some of the most common phrasal verbs. After that, you'll be able to practice your grammar skills with an interesting Point-of-View lesson. Ok, let's continue with the phrasal verbs. A phrasal verb is just a verb and a particle. For example, "get in." If you haven't checked out the first episode about phrasal verbs, please do it. Remember, you only need to learn the most frequently used phrasal verbs. Also, instead of learning all the different meanings of each phrasal verb, simply learn one or two common meanings. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, I'm going to talk about the relationship between reading, writing, speaking, and listening. After that, I'm going to tell you a Point of View Story. As a language student, the main activities to learn a new language are: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This is what we naturally do in our mother tongue. One key aspect to keep in mind is that we can categorize these activities as input and output. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today I will talk about one of the wealthiest people in the world. His name is Warren Buffett. Born in 1930 in Nebraska, Buffet is a fascinating character because of his inspiring story. As a child, Buffett showed interest in stocks. He was writing stock prices on the board in his father's office. His father was a stockbroker and future congressman. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast