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>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, I’ll talk about the most famous band in the world. ! And you’ll practice your speaking with a funny mini-story. Have you ever listened to? 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. For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << In this episode, I’ll recommend some of my favorite 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  too?  For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, we'll talk about something festive. Have you noticed that in springtime you go to your local supermarket, and you see chocolate bunnies and colorful eggs everywhere? Well, today I'll talk about and how Americans celebrate this . And with a funny mini-story, you’ll practice your speaking while learning new things about the Easter . What exactly are we celebrating at Easter? Each spring, people, all over the world, celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << In today's lesson, I'll talk about baking. I'll teach you how to bake my favorite blueberry muffins. So if you want to enrich your English vocabulary and try out my favorite muffin recipe, I suggest that you continue listening. And with a point of view lesson, you will improve your English grammar intuitively without memorizing any rules.   I don't know about you, but I love baking. And the easiest recipe I know, and the one my friends like best, is blueberry muffins.   For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << In today's lesson, I'll talk about makeup. I've decided to introduce some basic vocabulary related to makeup products. So if you want to enrich your English vocabulary, I suggest that you continue listening. Make sure you don't miss the mini-story. It will help you improve your English speaking, and you will have a great time. Let's see what beauty products we need for a basic look. Most women want to be ready in 5 minutes and depending on the time that I have, or the occasion, I spend between 5 and 30 minutes doing my makeup. For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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.   For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Do you often find yourself saying "I think" in a conversation? Well, today, I'll teach you some new expressions that will enrich your English vocabulary and make you sound smarter.    When we learn a new language, and we don't yet master much vocabulary, so we tend to repeat the same expressions over and over again.  And even if people understand what you say, if you want to sound more like a native speaker, you need to expand your English vocabulary. For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, I’ll teach you some English proverbs. If you don’t know what proverbs are, continue listening. And with a story, you will improve your grammar intuitively but without memorizing any rules! First, what’s a proverb? A proverb is a popular saying that highlights the basic facts of life.  Some of them are quite serious, although others are very funny. Just like idioms, proverbs often have a greater meaning. It’s not just individual words put together. For more episodes and the full text, visit     

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << In this episode, let's take a look at the most common . Then you will practice your English fluency with a mini-story. 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. For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << In this episode, I’ll introduce you to some new tongue twisters. It's not the first time I'm talking about tongue twisters. I've done two episodes in the past, so if you want to listen to them, look for episodes  and . And with a mini-story, you will improve your fluency in English by answering questions, like in a real conversation. So, do you remember what a tongue twister is?    For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, you will learn how to replace the word "look" in a sentence if you want to be more concise. I'll give you an example, depending on the context. In the previous episodes, I gave several examples of terms or expressions that you may use instead of "look". So make sure that you listen to the earlier episodes as well. We’ll start with the word to scan. 1)To scan When we look over something quickly we "scan" it. For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, I want to introduce some funny but useful compliments that will make your significant other, feel special. There are all kinds of compliments: good, bad, original, ordinary, or funny ones. If you still don't know what they are, don't worry because I'll explain it to you. Next, we will practice fluency with a mini-story on a very special competition related to today's topic. As I said, today I'm going to talk about compliments, but first, let's define what they are.  For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Do you have a hard time using the words Already, Still and Yet?   Well, today I’ll help you to understand how to use these three words. And with a point of view story, you will learn grammar without memorizing any rules. As you know, I don't teach grammar to my students. However, many of you have difficulties using the words: already, still, and yet. So in this episode, I'm going to explain how to use them. For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << I'm here to tell you to stop using the word "look" repeatedly. There are many more alternatives, and depending on the context, I will help you to choose the right one. This lesson is intended to help you enrich your vocabulary and sound more like a native English speaker.  And with a mini-story, you will practice your English speaking. But first, I would like to share with you a comment on Facebook from one of my students called Fernando Romero:  "Hello Georgiana, I'm fascinated by your method. I have improved my spoken English. Your podcasts are incredible... congratulations. Thank you!"  For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Let’s talk again about the repetitive use of the word "look." There are many more words that you can use instead. I will help you to choose the right one depending on the context.  Therefore, today, I will continue to enrich your vocabulary and help you to sound more like a native English speaker.  And with a point of view story, you will practice your English speaking, and you will learn grammar without memorizing any rules. For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! <<  In this episode, I will be talking about how many times we have to repeat an audio material in English. After that, you practice your conversation skills with a new mini-story. As you may know, I always recommend you to listen to improve your English speaking. There are many studies, which suggest that there is a correlation between our level of the language and the hours we have been listening. In other words, the more you listen, the better.  For more episodes and the full text, visit   

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << In this episode, we continue learning more vocabulary related to school supplies. And with an exclusive point of view story, you’ll learn grammar without memorizing any boring rules. In the previous episode, we talked about going back to school, focusing on the necessary material. We learned some new words. Agenda I think it's the most crucial element for a student. An agenda contains the days of the year and the holidays.  For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Do you know the difference between the words "bring," "carry," "fetch," and "take?" If the answer is no, this is going to be a very useful episode for you.  When do we use the word "BRING"? 1) "Bring" means to conduct something/someone to come with, to, or toward the speaker. Examples:   "Jason, please bring me a beer." "He brought his brother to the hospital." When do we use the word TAKE? For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Since it's September, we're going back to school. At least in this episode, you will remember how exciting it used to be to start a new school year. We're going to check out vocabulary related to the school supplies that kids need when they go back to school, after the summer vacation. And in the second part of this episode, you'll learn English grammar without studying any rules with an exclusive point of view story. For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << In the first part of today’s episode, I’ll show you how you can benefit from creating 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.  For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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 , and person B needs money. Then person A can lend money to person B. For more episodes and the full text, visit   

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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, have you ever wondered why you spent more money than you originally planned? 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. For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, I’ll be teaching you how to. 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.  It’s  again, and many of you are seeking a holiday getaway. So today, I’ll be teaching you how to rent a car. For more episodes and the full text, visit   

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << In today’s episode, I’ll give you some tips on how to spend your summer vacation, and you'll speak English with a mini-story. Time passes so quickly. I can’t believe it’s already August. And speaking of time, this is the last episode of the season. I'm going to take a short vacation to rest. But don't worry because I'm going to upload a selection of episodes from other seasons so you can continue practicing your English. For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, we are going to be a bit nostalgic, and talk about some communication devices and gadgets that still exist nowadays, but are obsolete. Let’s start! Fax machine How did we share documents and letters before the email existed? Although many people sent a telegram or a letter, there was another device that we used, particularly in the professional field. Yes. I'm talking about the fax machine. Telegram And by the way, you'll be surprised to know that people still send telegrams. For more episodes and the full text, visit   

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Two weeks ago, we started with a series of vocabulary differences between American and British English. Today we will continue this series, although we’ll focus on food vocabulary differences. And with a point of view story, you’re gonna compare the different grammar points. It’s the perfect way to learn grammar and new vocabulary without memorizing. 1)Zucchini Maybe you aren’t familiar with this word. It’s a long, thin vegetable with dark green skin. It looks similar to a cucumber, but it’s larger, and we don’t eat it in a salad. For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Last week we started with a series of vocabulary differences between American and British English. Today we will continue this series, if you didn't listen to last week's episode, you might want to do so right now. Just go and select episode #093. And with a point of view story, you’re gonna compare the different grammar points. It’s the perfect way to learn grammar and new vocabulary without memorizing. For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today you will learn some new words in English, and compare the differences between American and British English. This episode is part 1 of a series. Because over the next few weeks, we will continue to learn new vocabulary differences between British and American English. I'm going to make you guess each word, and then you're going to find out if you were using an American or a British word. For more episodes and the full text, visit   

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, you’ll learn how to get your driver’s license in the United States. And you’ll practice your speaking with a conversation simulator that I often refer to as mini-story. You’ll also find out some interesting facts about the legendary Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher. If you've never driven a car, you'll have to start with a learner's permit. You can take all the time you need before scheduling your appointment for the driving test.  For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << I have a question for you. What was your first cell phone? I got my first cell phone in 1996, and it was a . I can’t remember the exact model, but it was very different from what we can find in stores nowadays. And yeah - with this type of cell phone, one could only make phone calls and send text messages. Now I have a smartphone, and I don’t make any phone calls anymore. Like everybody else, I tend to use , , , , or . For more episodes and the full text, visit         

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, I'd like to talk about introverts and extroverts, and at the end of the lesson, you'll be able to determine your personality type. And you'll learn how English grammar changes through a small point of view. We're going to meet Tom, a guy who doesn't like to be around people much. So... how was your week? I hope everything went well. I've already recovered from the effort of decorating my house.  For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, I'd like to introduce you to American history. After all, if you really want to consolidate your English, you'll have to learn more about American culture and society. And what better way to start than with George Washington the first president of the United States? George Washington was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental First Army that fought the British when the country was not yet established. For more episodes and the full text, visit     

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << You're probably wondering why it took me so long to publish a new episode. Well, I have a good excuse. Do you know what happened to me? I've been redecorating some rooms in my house. I've been planning this for over a year, and I must confess that I've been too optimistic. I really thought that changing the decor of the house would be as easy as buying new furniture, a new couch and painting the walls. For more episodes and the full text, visit     

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today I'll focus again on the English pronunciation particularly on the vowels with some funny tongue twisters. I'm sure you remember that I made another episode about tongue twisters just recently. And in the second part of this episode, you'll learn English grammar without studying any rules with an exclusive point of view story. But first, I’ll remind you what a tongue twister is. It’s usually a sentence that is difficult to say fast because the words in the sentence have very similar sounds.  For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, we'll talk about something festive. Have you noticed that in springtime you go to your local supermarket, and you see chocolate bunnies and colorful eggs everywhere? Well, today I'll talk about Easter and how Americans celebrate this holiday. And with a funny mini-story, you’ll practice your speaking while learning new things about the Easter holiday. What exactly are we celebrating at Easter? Each spring people, all over the world, celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This year, we celebrate Easter on Sunday, April 21. For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Do you want to sound more like an English native speaker?  Well, today you’ll learn 6 new popular expressions in English related to food. After that, I’ll practice your speaking with a funny mini-story. There's a type of food that always makes us feel better because it reminds us of our childhood. That kind of food is called COMFORT FOOD. We eat comfort food because it comforts us.  For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Hey, do you watch TV series to practice your English? Let’s talk about that. One of the most popular series of all time is...can you guess it? No, it’s not House of Cards. Let me give you a hint: Currently, it’s the most watched TV show on Netflix. Still, not a clue? Well, I’m talking about “Friends”. You know: Rachel and Ross, Monica and Chandler, Joey and Phoebe. Right?  For more episodes and the full text, visit 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today I will talk about one of the wealthiest people in the world. His name is . 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, 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   

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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   

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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   

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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   

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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 

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  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