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Transcript: This week is a bit special because it is Spring Offer, and all my premium courses have a 60% discount. I've received several messages with questions about the courses. I will try to answer some frequently asked questions in this short episode. By the way, you can get the offer at: Hurry up because the offer is only available until this Sunday at midnight. Let's start with the most frequently asked question: 1) What is the difference between the podcast and the premium courses? That's a great question! In the podcast, I talk about very diverse topics to improve your vocabulary. It's a great listening practice.  I also give a small example of a lesson in each podcast episode. It can be a mini-story of questions and answers or a point of view. Because of time limitations, I can barely develop these lessons, yet they allow you to test the method that I use in my premium courses in an easy and fun way. Instead, the premium courses are complete programs designed to improve your spoken English dramatically. These are conversation courses. You start speaking from DAY ONE with the conversation simulator. They are audio lessons that "simulate" conversations. I call them Q&A mini-stories. Unlike the podcast, the premium courses contain hours and hours of questions and answers. Imagine for a moment a podcast episode multiplied by 100. Also, the courses allow you to work much better on grammar aspects such as the plural, singular, all kinds of verb tenses, and certain common expressions of English. All of this unfolds in an interactive way, following one or more stories that provide a rich and entertaining context. For example, the contains more than 8 hours of audio, thousands of questions and answers (mini-stories), and almost 200 pages of transcription text. Of course, there are also many point-of-view lessons that allow you to work very intensely on aspects of grammar. One rule I always follow is to create lessons with complex characters and funny stories with unexpected endings. That way, you'll never forget what you learn best and, of course, it's a lot more fun. Another question: 2) Can I use the premium courses on the iPhone, iPad, Android, and so on? Yes, of course. You can use them without problems. It is important to keep in mind that the courses are not apps. That is, you don't install them. It's much more flexible. The courses consist of mp3 audio and text (PDF). This is much simpler and prevents technical problems. Transferring the content to any device is quite easy. However, when you buy one of the courses, I send you detailed steps to know what to do. In any case, you can contact me by e-mail with any questions. 3) Is there a monthly payment for the premium courses? No, there is no such thing. They are yours for personal use and forever when you buy the courses. 4) How many premium are there, and what is the difference? There are currently four courses. I will describe them briefly: 1) (level 1): This course is for beginners with no knowledge of English. It is a course that works very well, and I am happy with the result because it helps a lot to start with English. In your case, I don't recommend it because if you are a follower of this podcast, you are no longer a beginner. 2) (level 2):  The level of this course is a bit easier than this podcast, but there is almost no difference. This program will help you automate the most common structures when speaking. It consists of 20 units with 20 unique and fun stories. I recommend this course if you're trying to stop mentally translating when you speak English, even with relatively easy expressions.   3) (level 3): This course is very ambitious because it goes one step beyond the Fluency Course. The aim is to practice all the verb tenses in the context of a long and well-developed...

Hello everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of . My mission is to help you speak English fluently. This week is a bit special because it is Black Friday and all my courses have a 60% discount. I've received several messages with questions about the courses. In this short episode I'm gonna try to answer some frequently asked questions. By the way, you can get the deal at: Hurry up because the offer is only available until this Sunday at 12p.m. Let’s start with the most frequently asked question: What is the difference between the podcast and the courses? That's a great question! In the podcast, I talk about very diverse topics that allow you to improve your vocabulary. This is great listening practice.  In each episode of the podcast, I also give a small example of a lesson. This can be a mini-story of questions and answers or a point of view. Because of time limitations, I can barely develop these lessons, yet they allow you to test the method in an easy and fun way. Besides, it is good practice. Instead, the courses are complete programs designed to improve your spoken English dramatically.  In fact, the courses contain hours and hours of questions and answers. Imagine for a moment a podcast episode but multiplied by 100. Also, the courses allow you to work much better on grammar aspects such as the plural, singular, all kinds of verb tenses, and certain common expressions of English. All this in an integrated way following one or several stories that offer a rich and entertaining context. For example, the contains more than 8 hours of audio with thousands of questions and answers (mini-stories) and almost 200 pages of transcription text. Of course, there are also many points of view lessons that allow you to work very deeply on aspects of grammar.One rule I always follow is to create lessons with complex characters and funny stories, with an unexpected ending. That way you'll never forget what you learn best and, of course, it's a lot more fun.   Another question: Can the courses be used on the iPhone, iPad, Android and so on? Yes, of course. You can use them without problems. An important thing to keep in mind is that the courses are not apps. That is, you don't install them. It's much more flexible. The courses consist of mp3 audio and text (PDF). This is much simpler and prevents technical problems. Transferring the content to any device is quite easy. However, when you buy one of the courses, I send you instructions with detailed steps to know what to do. In any case, you can contact me by e-mail for any questions. Is there a monthly payment for the courses? No, there is no such thing. When you buy the courses they are yours for personal use and forever. How many are there, and what is the difference? There are currently 4 courses. I will describe them briefly: 1) (level1): This course is for beginners with no knowledge of English. It is a course that works very well, and I am happy with the result because it helps a lot to start with English. In your case, I don't recommend it because if you are a follower of this podcast, you are no longer a beginner. 2) (level2):  The level of this course is a bit easier than this podcast, but there is almost no difference. This program will help you automate the most common structures when speaking. It consists of 20 units with 20 unique and fun stories. For example, two penguins who escape from the zoo to surf, a person who wants to learn to be a cook but is a disaster, someone who wants to quit smoking and visits a very strange guru, and so on. I recommend this course if you're trying to stop mentally translating when you speak English, even with relatively easy expressions.  3) (level3): This course is very ambitious because it goes one step beyond the Fluency Course. The aim is to practice all the verb tenses in the context of a long and well-developed story. There is a lot of vocabulary and grammar points are very useful. When you...

Listen to a new episode of Speak English Now Podcast, your favorite material for practicing your spoken and heard English. You will also learn about lifestyle and culture, language, vocabulary, and how to improve your English more effectively. Transcript: Hi, everyone! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of . My mission is to help you speak English fluently. This week is a bit special because it is Spring Offer and all my premium courses have a 60% discount. I've received several messages with questions about the courses. I will try to answer some frequently asked questions in this short episode. By the way, you can get the offer at: Hurry up because the offer is only available until this Sunday at midnight. Let's start with the most frequently asked question: 1) What is the difference between the podcast and the premium courses? That's a great question! In the podcast, I talk about very diverse topics to improve your vocabulary. It's a great listening practice.  I also give a small example of a lesson in each podcast episode. It can be a mini-story of questions and answers or a point of view. Because of time limitations, I can barely develop these lessons, yet they allow you to test the method that I use in my premium courses in an easy and fun way. Instead, the premium courses are complete programs designed to improve your spoken English dramatically. These are conversation courses. You start speaking from DAY ONE with the conversation simulator. They are audio lessons that "simulate" conversations. I call them Q&A mini-stories. Unlike the podcast, the premium courses contain hours and hours of questions and answers. Imagine for a moment a podcast episode multiplied by 100. Also, the courses allow you to work much better on grammar aspects such as the plural, singular, all kinds of verb tenses, and certain common expressions of English. All of this unfolds in an interactive way, following one or more stories that provide a rich and entertaining context. For example, the contains more than 8 hours of audio, thousands of questions and answers (mini-stories), and almost 200 pages of transcription text. Of course, there are also many point-of-view lessons that allow you to work very intensely on aspects of grammar. One rule I always follow is to create lessons with complex characters and funny stories with unexpected endings. That way, you'll never forget what you learn best and, of course, it's a lot more fun. Another question: 2) Can I use the premium courses on the iPhone, iPad, Android, and so on? Yes, of course. You can use them without problems. It is important to keep in mind that the courses are not apps. That is, you don't install them. It's much more flexible. The courses consist of mp3 audio and text (PDF). This is much simpler and prevents technical problems. Transferring the content to any device is quite easy. However, when you buy one of the courses, I send you detailed steps to know what to do. In any case, you can contact me by e-mail with any questions. 3) Is there a monthly payment for the premium courses? No, there is no such thing. They are yours for personal use and forever when you buy the courses. 4) How many premium are there, and what is the difference?   There are currently four courses. I will describe them briefly: 1) (level 1): This course is for beginners with no knowledge of English. It is a course that works very well, and I am happy with the result because it helps a lot to start with English. In your case, I don't recommend it because if you are a follower of this podcast, you are no longer a beginner. 2) (level 2):  The level of this course is a bit easier than this podcast, but there is almost no difference. This program will help you automate the most common structures when speaking. It consists of...

Listen to a new episode of Speak English Now Podcast, your favorite material for practicing your spoken and heard English. You will also learn about lifestyle and culture, language, vocabulary, and how to improve your English more effectively. Transcript: Hi, I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of . And I am here to help you speak English fluently with no grammar and no textbooks. 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. I can change the tense or the person. And like that, you will learn grammar in context. Ok. Let’s start! 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.” There are thousands of phrasal verbs. Sometimes they may be confusing. Also, each phrasal verb can have multiple meanings. Ok, this scenario doesn’t seem very encouraging, and the million-dollar question is: How can you learn all those phrasal verbs? Here’s the good news: You need to learn the most common ones. In other words, what people use most of the time. So, let’s learn some common phrasal verbs with the verb TAKE: 1. Take After somebody To resemble a parent (looks or behavior) “I take after my mother so much that people think we are sisters.” 2. Take something Apart It means to disassemble or to separate the parts of something so that they are not together. “I’m going to have to take apart the remote control to clean it well.” 3. Take something Back This phrasal verb means to say that you don’t really mean what you’ve said or written. “I take it back. You’re not the worst person I’ve ever met. But you are the second-worst person I know.” 4. Take Down It means to separate the pieces of a structure or write something down. Examples: “We’ll have to take down the cupboard if we want to paint the walls.” “I’ve been trying to get back to you, but I took your number down incorrectly.” 5. Take On It means to accept a job, responsibility, or to hire somebody. Examples: “I can’t take on any more responsibilities; I’m too overstressed.” “By the end of the year, we plan to take on 100 more people in our company.” 6. Take over It means to gain control. Examples: “My boss told me to take over the project because my colleague was inefficient.” “When my father retired, my brother took over the business.” 7. Take somebody Up on something This phrasal verb means to accept an offer. Example: “-You’re always welcome to visit us.” “-Thank you, I’ll take you up on that the next time I come to Vienna.” Ok, so today, we have learned some phrasal verbs with the verb take. My advice is to learn phrasal verbs in context and never memorize them, especially because many of them have several meanings. [END OF THE EXTRACT] Get the FULL-TEXT in

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Hi everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of . My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Hi! How are you? Given the circumstances, I'm fine. I hope it's the same with you too. As you know, there is currently a pandemic affecting us globally. And in the previous episode, I talked about the recommendations of the authorities. Today I want to make some personal suggestions on how to spend time during confinement. And with a fun mini-story, you can practice your spoken English. You'll see. It's very effective. By answering many questions, you can practice and improve your speech, just like in a real conversation. If you haven't listened to the yet, visit my website speakenglishpodcast.com and search for  Let's start! How to cope with this situation? What to do during the confinement? While staying informed is very important, it is better to take a break from time to time. It's not a good idea to always be watching the news, and especially on social media. In any case, hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be disturbing. Take care of your body. Although you can't go for a walk like you used to, I suggest you at least stretch a bit. If you're like me and you like pilates or yoga, this would be an excellent time to do some exercises. Also, if you have a stationary bike or a stepper, they will become your best friends. In general, make sure you take care of your body. Eating healthy and doing some exercise will help you think clearly and thus, cope much better with this situation. Communication is more important than ever Call your friends and family, and spend some time talking to them and not just about the pandemic. In the last few weeks, I'm spending more time than ever talking to my friends, even the ones I only talk to at Christmas.  Everybody feels like talking lately. Yesterday I went to take the dog for a short walk, and all my neighbors said hello, and I'm sure some of them weren't even my neighbors, which doesn't usually happen. I'm used to seeing people checking their cell phones, but lately, everyone wants to walk and talk.  Remain positive When faced with significant challenges, especially if they are unexpected, it's very easy to become discouraged.  But I don't recommend it because it will only make you feel overwhelmed.  Whenever there is an obstacle, try to see it as an opportunity to grow. It's a chance to become a stronger human being, to be resilient. Yes. Resilient. It's when you need to recover quickly from difficult conditions.  Avoid any stimulants. In these situations, avoid taking any stimulants. And coffee is one of them. You'll have to drink infusions or water for a while. Keeping yourself hydrated will always help you feel better.  Make jokes and laugh.  Something happens to me when I get nervous. I start giggling, but unintentionally. I know it seems weird, but it's not just because I have a great sense of humor. It turns out that laughter releases hormones that calm you down and allow you to be in control.   Get some rest Take all the time you need to relax and stop thinking about the problems.  I try to get some extra sleep in these circumstances. After I rest, I get my strength back, and I can see things from another perspective. I see things more clearly. Not getting enough sleep will not only damage your health, but you won't be able to think clearly. And it's tough to stay calm when you can't think clearly. If you can't sit still, you can stretch a bit, read a book or watch a movie. Whatever you choose. I hope this lesson will be useful for learning English, above all. I also wanted to help you get through the confinement. Read the transcript here:

Listen to a new episode of Speak English Now Podcast, your favorite material for practicing your spoken and heard English. You will also learn about lifestyle and culture, language, vocabulary and how to improve your English more effectively. Transcript: Hi everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of . My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Hello, dear students, I hope you're well. I am alright, and I have prepared a special episode for you. - We will practice expressions and vocabulary related to the recommendations of health authorities on how to limit the spread of this global pandemic. We will also practice fluency with a new mini-story by using the term "should," among other structures. As I'm sure you know, a global pandemic is affecting the health of many people and also our daily lives. I had planned to do another topic this week, but I think it's worth talking about this instead so that we can learn and practice relevant vocabulary. I thought it would be a good idea to review the indications and recommendations that health authorities give us to prevent the spread of the virus. So in today's episode, we're going to learn some useful and relevant stuff. Before continuing, and as a disclaimer, the only purpose of the episode is to learn English, not give medical advice. Today's episode is not intended as medical instruction or guidance. For any questions or concerns, please contact a doctor or the health authorities in your country. Okay, now we continue :) Wash your hands I'm sure you've heard many times how important it is to wash your hands patiently. Apparently, you have to spend at least 20 seconds washing your hands. Yeah, I know 20 seconds seems like a lot, but you should do it just in case. We have to wash every single finger and not forget the fingertips. It is especially important to wash regularly and particularly after coughing and sneezing. Soap and water are the most effective. Alcohol-based disinfectant gels can also be used, but it is preferable to use soap instead. Avoid touching your face. I often touch my face without realizing it, and this is not good. We can become infected if we touch our face, especially when we have previously touched a contaminated surface. In particular, try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. Some people have a habit of biting their nails. Please try not to do that. In any case, wash your hands. Cover your mouth. An important aspect when we sneeze or cough is to cover our mouth. A tissue is enough, but if we don't have one, we can cough or sneeze into our sleeve. If we do this in the air, we will be releasing the virus into the same space the others are breathing. Therefore, we have to be cautious. Keep your distance from other people. Maintain a distance of at least 3 feet (0.91 m) from other people. If you or someone else is sneezing or coughing, you should keep even more distance. As a matter of common sense, the less contact we have with other people, the better. Every country is taking similar measures, so we have to respect what the authorities say. Wearing a mask I think wearing a mask is important, but I've seen people walking down the street practically alone and wearing masks. You only need to wear a mask if you are caring for an infected person and if you have a cough or sneeze often. Remember that we have to combine this with the above measures. Ah! And remember to wash your hands before touching the mask. When traveling With everything that is happening, I recommend not to travel. Besides, there are so many controls, and some countries are even closing their borders. If you really need to travel, take some masks and gloves with you in case you need them. And try to cooperate with the police and all the airport staff. These people are probably more tired than you are, so it is best to try to help by following their instructions. When you cook When we handle food, for example, when we prepare it before cooking, it is important to disinfect the...

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Hi everyone! I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. In this episode: I’ll be talking about passive listening, or in other words, listening in the background. After that, we’ll practice conversation skills with the powerful Question & Answer technique. Ok, let’s get started! In the language industry, there’s an appealing approach called the 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. Interesting, huh? You just need to play some English while you’re cleaning, writing, surfing the Internet, etc. 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. The main drawback is that when we need to learn new content, our brain needs to pay attention, to be active. So, in an ideal world, we would be 100% focused all the time while listening: We’d pay attention to every tiny detail: vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, etc. (END OF THE EXTRACT). Did you enjoy my podcast? Here’s Your NEXT STEP: Visit: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/courses

I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. In this episode: I’ll be discussing some more about the most common phrasal verbs. Today, we’ll take a look at the phrasal verbs created with the word “look.” After that, I will tell you a short story called the Point of View lesson, to help you with grammar and to review the vocabulary you will be learning. Remember, a phrasal verb is just a verb and a particle. For example, “get in.” By the way, I recommend you to check out the previous episodes about phrasal verbs. Remember, you just need to learn the most common phrasal verbs.. Also, instead of learning all the different meanings of each phrasal verb, you just need to learn one or two different meanings, preferably, the most common ones. Ok, let’s get started! We’ll see what we can do with the word “look.” Look after It basically means to take care of somebody. For example: I can’t come with you because I have to look after my brother. My boyfriend always looks after me. Who’s going to look after the children? Look down This one means to think less of someone. Consider someone inferior. In other words, when you think that you’re better than someone. (END OF THE EXTRACT). Did you enjoy my podcast? Here’s Your NEXT STEP: Visit: https://SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/courses

Hi everyone! I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. In this episode: 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. Ok, let’s get started with this new episode! As you may know, I always encourage students to listen on a daily basis. 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. Also, it’s vital to understand that listening to an audio several times helps you consolidate what you learn. However, many students complain that they get bored. It’s normal. Our brain likes new and fresh content. In other words, we like the novelty. Here are some tricks, which will help you to keep your interest while you repeat the same audio material. Try to guess what the speaker will say next: At first, it may seem difficult, but since you repeat the audio many times, it’s a stimulating game to play. Focus on the pronunciation of each word, especially the words you find more difficult to pronounce. Try to notice the subtleties of each sound. Concentrate on the intonation of each sentence. As opposed to the pronunciation of individual words, here you need to pay attention to the “musicality” of the sentence. The rhythm and the “music” of the phrase. If you are listening to a questions & answer lesson, a technique I use in my courses, try to answer faster. You can also try to give a longer answer. While you listen to the audio, imitate the narrator. Listen to the material and try your best to talk at the same time as the narrator. It may be hard, but it’s fun! This technique is called “shadowing” and requires a lot of concentration. It’s better if you pick an easy material. Try to move while listening. You can walk, run, wash the dishes, etc. Doing a different activity while listening to the same audio adds some variety. Listen with a friend. It’s always more entertaining to share a task and to discuss the main topic with a friend. You will definitely lose track of time. (END OF THE EXTRACT) Did you enjoy my podcast? Here’s Your NEXT STEP: Visit: https://SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/courses

Hi everyone! I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. In this episode: I will discuss about certificates and real progress in learning English. After that, you can practice your speaking with a Question & Answer story. Ok, let’s get started! As you may know, certificates in English are something important. For example, everybody knows about the Cambridge University Certificates. The First Certificate is probably the most famous one. If you prefer American English, you have the TOFL certificate, which is also quite popular. You’d be amazed about how many students prepare themselves to get one of these certificates. The problem here is people tend to confuse having a certificate with the real level of English they actually have. For example, for someone who has gotten the First Certificate… Can you be totally sure that this person can speak fluently? According to the advertising…of course! That’s what you have paid for, and that’s why you have spent so many hours doing all kinds of boring exercises. (END OF THE EXTRACT). Did you enjoy my podcast? Here’s Your NEXT STEP: Visit: https://SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/courses

Hi everyone! I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. In this episode: 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. Ok, let’s get started! Today, we’ll play a bit with “get”. Get along / get on Do you have friends? Then, you’ll probably use this phrasal verb. It means to like each other. For example: I’m surprised how well I get along with my mother-in-law. The older and younger members get along well. I get along very well with foreign people. You can also use “get on” instead of “get along”. It’s exactly the same meaning. For example: I’m surprised how well I get on with my mother-in-law. The older and younger members get on well. I get on very well with foreign people. (END OF THE EXTRACT). Did you enjoy my podcast? Here’s Your NEXT STEP: Visit: www.Courses.SpeakEnglishPod.com

I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. In this episode: I’ll talk about plateaus when learning English. After that, we learn grammar intuitively with a Point of View short lesson. Ok, let’s get started! Today, I am going to talk about a very interesting topic. Plateaus when learning English. Ok, so…what is a plateau? A plateau occurs when you stop your progress despite continuing to do “all the right things”. An interesting expression for this situation is: to hit a plateau. For example: It seems I hit a plateau, because I can’t see any progress with my English, and I’m still studying really hard! More literally, a plateau is a large flat area of land. This definition makes total sense, because if you are walking on a plateau, you are not going up or down. You stay at the same height. Plateaus are very common not only in learning a new language, but in other areas. For example, a very common one: losing weight. Imagine someone who has been following a diet and has lost some weight. But then, after two months, the lost weight stops, and it stops for a certain time. He or she keeps following the diet, but weight is the same. The main problem here is not the diet. It’s just that the body needs some time before starting losing weight again. It has to adapt to the new situation. (END OF THE EXTRACT). Did you enjoy my podcast? Here’s Your NEXT STEP: Visit: www.Courses.SpeakEnglishPod.com

Hi everyone! I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. In this episode: I’ll be discussing some of the most common phrasal verbs. After, I will tell you a mini-story, using the Question & Answer technique. This mini-story will help you develop your speaking skills. We’ll practice phrasal verbs here. Ok, let’s get started! Most English students tend to get overconcerned about how to learn the phrasal verbs. A phrasal verb is just a verb and a particle. For example, “get in.” There are thousands of phrasal verbs. Sometimes they may be confusing and counterintuitive. Also, each phrasal verb can have multiple meanings. Ok, this scenario doesn’t seem like very encouraging, and the million dollar question is: How can I learn all those phrasal verbs? Here’s the good news: You just need to learn the most common ones. In other words, what people use most of the time. (END OF THE EXTRACT). Did you enjoy my podcast? Here’s Your NEXT STEP: Visit: https://SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/courses

Hi everyone! I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. In this episode: I’m going to talk about the relationship among reading, writing, speaking and listening. After that, I’m going to tell you a Point of View Story. Let’s get started! 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. As you may guess, listening and reading are input activities, and writing and speaking are output activities. In other words, when you’re listening or reading, you are being exposed to the language, and when you’re writing and speaking, you are “producing” the language. The traditional approach tells you that the more you write and speak, the better. That’s why language schools insist on writing a lot and “practicing” your speaking with other students, sometimes in groups. This seems reasonable, but it’s not effective. There’s a lot of research that points out the contrary: Basically, in order to develop your English, you need to do input activities most of the time. (END OF THE EXTRACT) Did you enjoy my podcast? Here’s Your NEXT STEP: Visit: www.Courses.SpeakEnglishPod.com

Hi everyone! I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. In this episode: I will show you one of the best ways to practice your English in your city. After that, I will read to you a short story to help you with your speaking skills. You’ll see how fun it is to practice with this audio. Ok, let’s get started. Imagine for a moment that I can show you the perfect activity for practicing your English by listening and speaking, meeting interesting people, learning interesting topics…and developing your public speaking skills . All of this in your own city. Sounds interesting huh? Well, if you live in a city, chances are that you can find the perfect place for that. It’s called Toastmasters. (END OF THE EXTRACT) Did you enjoy my podcast? Here’s Your NEXT STEP: Visit: www.Courses.SpeakEnglishPod.com

Hi everyone! I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. In this episode: I will be talking about how many times we have to repeat an audio. After that, we’ll practice conversation skills with a new mini-story. Let’s get started! As you may know, I always recommend you listening for improving your English. 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. The more hours you spend listening, the more quickly you improve. Here’s an interesting question you might ask: “How many times do I have to listen to every piece of content?” Do I have to listen just one time? Or more than one time? What most students do is listen to certain content once or twice and then change to another content. The typical student thinks that the more variety, the better. Well, variety is good, but what you want is to consolidate what you listen, and the most effective way to achieve it, is through repetition. (END OF THE EXTRACT) Did you enjoy my podcast? Here’s Your NEXT STEP: Visit: www.Courses.SpeakEnglishPod.com

I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. In this episode: I’ll talk about why is the American accent so different from the British accent. After that, I’ll use the Question and Answer technique for helping you develop your speaking skills. Let’s get started! In the eighteenth century, American and British pronunciations were pretty similar. Remember that the British Empire colonized America. Many immigrants traveled to America to start a new life. So, a fair question is: Why is American and British pronunciation so different nowadays? Well, there are many theories, but here’s a reasonable one: It’s the standard British accent that has radically changed in the past two centuries. (END OF THE EXTRACT). Did you enjoy my podcast? Here’s Your NEXT STEP: go to Courses.SpeakEnglishPod.com

Welcome to the Speak English Now Podcast, your resource for practicing your English speaking and listening. You will also learn about lifestyle and culture, language, vocabulary and how to learn English more effectively. Transcript: Hi everyone! I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently. I’m extremely excited because you’re listening to my first episode of the Speak English Now podcast. To be honest, I’m aware that there are many podcasts about learning English, so, maybe you’re asking yourself right now, what’s different about this podcast? Well, that’s a fair question. There are many areas in English you can improve, but my main focus, my mission, is to help you SPEAK English fluently. I’d like to repeat that: My mission is to help you SPEAK English fluently. If you need to improve other areas, like writing or formal grammar, I suggest you find another content, but…If you truly want to get better at speaking, this is your podcast. (END OF THE EXTRACT). Did you enjoy my podcast? Here’s Your NEXT STEP: Visit: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/courses