Speak English Now – Mini-Stories with Georgiana

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, we're going to do something we've never done before. Today I'll introduce you to the tongue twisters. I'll explain later what a tongue twister actually is, and how it can help you with your English. And with a mini-story, you will improve your fluency in English by answering questions, like in a real conversation. A tongue twister can be a phrase or sentence that is hard to say fast, usually because of a sequence of nearly similar 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! Today I will talk about one of the wealthiest people in the world. His name is Warren Buffett. And you will practice your English speaking with a mini-story. 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

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today I'll talk about grammar and the English fluency. Is grammar important? Do you really need to study grammar? Before I go any further, I'd like to thank you for listening. I'm also a language learner, and I can identify with you and your goals, so I want to help you. That's right. I help my students to speak English fluently without grammar. And still people ask me from time to time: "Is grammar essential?" "Should I learn grammar?" My short answer is: No, it's not essential. And you shouldn't learn 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! Today, I'm going to talk about a band named Queen and the legendary Freddie Mercury. And with a mini-story, you're going to practice your speaking in English while learning fascinating facts about Freddie. Have you heard of a band named Queen? Of course, you have. I'm just kidding. :) And how much do you know about their singer and songwriter Freddie Mercury? Some people believe that Mercury was British, but did you know that he was born in Zanzibar, September 1946? 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, you will learn new expressions in English with the help of the color white. In fact, with the help of colors, you can say many things. You'll see. And with an exclusive mini-story, you will be able to practice your fluency in English along with today's expressions. I'm going to start talking about the English idiomatic expressions with the color white. In the following episodes, I will use more expressions with different colors. 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 lesson, you'll learn about the words and expressions used to show cause and effect. For example, "Because of the course, I can now speak English." And with a point of view story, you'll intuitively learn grammar - without memorizing. Phrase connectors improve writing, adding variety and sophistication to your writing style. Today we are going to see some very useful words and phrases to express cause and effect. 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'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! 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 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. 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 time. 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! 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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? 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 take a look at the most common New Year's resolutions. Then you will practice your English fluency with a mini-story. 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. 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 how Americans celebrate Christmas and how I used to enjoy Christmastime 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. 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. 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. 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? 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 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. 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 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. Before complimenting a woman, you must first determine if the context is appropriate.

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today I'll talk about superstitions, and you'll practice your speaking with a mini-story. 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: 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 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. 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! 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. The main reason I decided to talk about astronomy is that it's a topic that I find interesting. And of course, it's also an opportunity for you to practice specific vocabulary. 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 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. 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 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 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. 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. 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! 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. 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 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. 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 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 (grocery store), have you ever wondered why you spent more money than you originally planned? By the way, a spender is someone who spends money unnecessarily. And another interesting expression: "overspending," which means spending more than planned or necessary. 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 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." 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 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. 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. 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 the first part of this episode, I'm gonna talk about lending and borrowing something and how to get a loan from the bank. And in the second part, you'll practice your spoken English with a question and answer mini-story. Today, I'd like to talk about loans and the related vocabulary. Loans have always been a feature in all countries, societies, and cultures. Person A has some money, and person B needs money. Then person A can lend money to person B. 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 teach you to express the frequency in English. And with a point of view story, you'll practice the vocabulary that I mention in the first section. Lastly, I'll talk about an exciting topic: intensive reading vs. extensive reading. How to build vocabulary and consolidate what you already know. 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 talk again about how to express moods in English, and you'll learn more expressions. Then, through a lesson of a point of view story, let's practice the vocabulary. In the previous episode of this podcast, we saw these words: Sad, morose, desolate, devastated; happy, elated, exultant, thrilled, ecstatic; Boring, entertaining, amusing; Mad, angry, upset, annoyed, pissed off; Nervous, anxious, relaxed. Let's see some more examples. Don't worry if you don't learn them all. The goal is to get familiar with them. READ the text here: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! 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. In this episode, I thought about talking a little bit about how you can express your moods in English. I've started making a list of words you can use, but there's a ton of them! The good news is that you don't need to know all of them to express different kinds of moods. 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 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. 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! 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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 clubbing! 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 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. :) 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 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. 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. 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'll learn some useful airport English vocabulary. Later, you'll practice your English speaking with a funny mini story. 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. 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 focus on the pronunciation of some words which my students often mispronounce. Later, you'll practice your English speaking with a funny mini story. 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. 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 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. 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! 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 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. 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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. Adidas When you think of sports, what name comes to mind? I'll give you a hint: it's a German brand. It's Adidas! Adidas is a famous German brand that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing, and accessories. 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 correction when speaking English and how it affects your fluency. Later, you'll practice your speaking with a funny mini story. 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. 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 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. Adobe Systems Have you heard of PDF documents? The PDF is the most common digital document format. And can you guess what company created it? It's Adobe Systems! Adobe also created Photoshop, which is the most popular image editing software. 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 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. 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. 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 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. The level of intensity and the purpose escalates from shouting, to yelling, and lastly screaming. Shout and yell are very similar, but if one shouts in anger, we often call that "yelling" rather than "shouting. "Additionally, in everyday conversation, the word shout is more common, and both words are less intense than screaming. 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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 again about the most common business expressions. Later, you'll practice your English speaking with a funny story with questions and answers. A long shot If you describe a solution to a problem as a remote possibility, it means there is little chance of success, but you think it's worth a try. The idiom originates from the concept of a shot at a target from a great distance, therefore difficult to make. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast