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Today, I want to talk about a story you probably know, at least a little: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. I thought this would be a fun way to discover—or maybe rediscover—a famous English story while practicing your English. Maybe you read Alice in Wonderland when you were younger. Maybe you watched one of the movie versions. Or maybe you only know that there's a girl called Alice, a white rabbit, and a very strange place called Wonderland. Read the full transcript on my website: speakenglishpodcast.com/388-alice-in-wonderland/

Today, we are going to talk about awkward travel moments and, more specifically, what to say in English when they happen. Traveling can be exciting, but it can also be a little uncomfortable. Sometimes you are tired, in a hurry, or surrounded by noise, and suddenly even a simple sentence seems difficult. Get the full transcript for free on my website:  speakenglishpodcast.com/387-awkward-travel-moments/

Hi! I'm back with a new episode. Today, we're going to talk about tourist traps—and how to avoid paying much more than you expected while travelling. Today, you'll hear some useful and challenging words. Visit my website to get the transcript for free: speakenglishpodcast.com/386-the-tourist-trap-test Ok, let's start!  

Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. Today, we are going to talk about what happens when a carefully planned trip begins to fall apart. Maybe your flight is delayed or cancelled. Perhaps you miss your connection, your suitcase disappears, or the hotel cannot find your reservation. Lately, these problems seem to be increasingly common, especially during the peak summer season. Airports are overcrowded, flights are full, and staff are under pressure. One small delay can quickly disrupt your entire journey. Read the full transcript for free on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/385-when-travel-plans-go-completely-wrong/ Travelling is already tiring. You may have woken up at four in the morning, waited in several lines, removed your shoes at security, and paid far too much for a disappointing sandwich.

Hi! I'm back with a new episode. It's really hot outside, so today we're going to talk about something refreshing: ice and air conditioning. Yes, ice and air conditioning. Visit my website and get the transcript. SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast > Ok, let's start!

Hi! I'm back with a new episode. Today, we're going to talk about a very American celebration: the Fourth of July. Today, you'll hear some new and challenging words. Visit my website and get the transcript. Go to SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast

Today, we're going to talk about something very common: comparing yourself to others. Get the transcript for free here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast/ Maybe you know this feeling. You open social media, and suddenly everyone seems to have a better life than you. One person is traveling. Another person has a perfect body. Another person has a beautiful house. Another person has a wonderful job. And another person is drinking coffee on a beach while you are answering emails in your kitchen. Then you start thinking: "Why is my life not like that?" "Why am I behind?"

Today, I want to talk about something very important. Pancakes. Yes. Pancakes. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/381-are-pancakes-healthy-english-food-vocabulary/ I'm trying to eat more protein and fewer carbs these days. In English, we often say low-carb. That means we try to eat fewer carbohydrates, like sugar, bread, pasta, rice, or white flour. But there is one little problem. I love pancakes. Maybe you understand me. You want to eat healthier, but then you think, "Oh, pancakes would be nice." And suddenly, your healthy plan is in danger. So today, let's learn some useful English vocabulary about making a healthier pancake. Not a perfect pancake. Not a magic pancake. But a simple pancake with more protein and fewer carbs than a normal pancake.  

Today, we're going to talk about something very common: being too busy. Maybe you know this feeling. You wake up in the morning, and before you even get out of bed, your mind starts working. "I have to answer emails. I have to work. I have to clean the house. I have to call someone. I have to study English. I have to exercise. And, yes, I also have to relax." Read the full transcript on my website: speakenglishpodcast.com/380-are-you-too-busy

Today, we're going to talk about two very common words in English: kind and nice. Many students think they mean the same thing. And yes, sometimes they are similar. But there is a small difference. A nice person is pleasant, polite, and friendly. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/379-kind-or-nice-whats-the-difference/

In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to sound warmer in English. Get the transcript on my website for free:  Because sometimes your English is correct, but it sounds a little cold. Too direct. Too short. Too flat. And that can change the whole feeling of a conversation. The good news is simple: You do not need advanced English to sound warmer. You do not need difficult vocabulary.

In this episode, I'm going to show you how to keep talking in English.After that, we'll practice with a mini-story. Many English learners have the same problem. At the beginning, the conversation is fine. They answer one question. Maybe two. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/377-how-to-keep-talking-in-english/

Happy Easter, everyone!

Today, we're going to talk about two systems of measurement that are used around the world: the Imperial system and the Metric system. These are important to know, especially if you plan to travel or communicate with people from different countries. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast

How to choose English listening level? Listening is powerful… but it must be comprehensible You already know that I insist on one thing again and again: you need to listen a lot.You need to listen every day, and you need to repeat the same lessons many times, because repetition helps you consolidate: vocabulary grammar patterns pronunciation …in a natural way. But today I want to make something very clear, because some students misunderstand this idea: ✅ Listening is powerful only when the content is comprehensible. Read the Transcript on my website: 

Have You Ever Had This Moment? You start speaking English. At the beginning, it's okay. And then suddenly… your brain stops. You know the idea. You know the meaning. But the word doesn't come. So what do you do? You speak faster. You try to push the words out. And then you feel frustrated. Sometimes you even feel ashamed, like: "Why can't I say something so simple?" Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/373-why-you-freeze-when-speaking-english

Today we're going to talk about Valentine's Day. But don't worry — this is not going to be a boring episode about chocolates, roses, and red hearts everywhere. Let me ask you something. Is Valentine's Day really about love? Or is it about pressure? Pressure to buy a gift.
Pressure to be romantic.
Pressure to post something on Instagram.
Pressure to prove that your relationship is perfect. Get the transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/372-is-valentines-day-really-about-love

In the previous episode, we talked about how dogs understand our emotions and how they communicate without words. Today, I want to continue that conversation, but from a different angle. Instead of focusing on emotions, we're going to look at how dogs experience the world, how they gather information, and why they naturally look to humans for guidance. Because dogs don't just feel with us.
They observe, analyze, and cooperate with us in ways that are easy to overlook. Get the transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/371-dogs-and-their-superpower

Today, I want to talk about dogs again. If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you already know this isn't the first time I've brought up dogs. Dogs are one of those topics we can come back to again and again, because each time we look at them from a different angle, we discover something new.  Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/370-how-dogs-communicate-emotions/

Welcome back! This is the final episode in our 4-part series about going to the doctor. So far, we learned how to make an appointment, how to check in at the clinic, and how to answer the nurse's questions. In this lesson, we will focus on the conversation with the doctor. This part can feel intimidating, but with a few simple expressions and some practice, you'll feel much more confident. Get the transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast/