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The Speak English Now Podcast through Storytelling is your resource for practicing your English speaking and listening. You will learn English with the Question and Answer (TPRS) and Point of View techniques. You wont need any grammar or boring exercises. You will also learn about the English culture and the language itself. Finally, you will get valuable advice on learning English. All the audio is in English, and you can get the text at SpeakEnglishPod.com Don't miss out any of the Speak English Now episodes. Every Monday your host Georgiana will show you how to speak English fluently. Every week you can listen to a new fun story. Start practicing your listening and speaking skills with the Speak English Now podcast.

Episodios

  • #071 Christmas In The US | English mini-story

    26/12/2018 Duración: 17min

    I'm Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPod.com My mission is to help YOU to speak English fluently and confidently. In today's episode: I'll talk about how Americans celebrate Christmas and how I used to enjoy Christmas time 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. Awesome! Let's get started! 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.  Many of the Christmas holiday activities differ from family to family. It often depends on the cultural heritage of the family members. Some of the customs are like ones in the UK, France, Italy, Poland, and Mexico.  A typical celebration of Christmas Day in America combines Irish, Austrian, Polish and Belgian traditions. Despite the variety of

  • #070 Christmas Holidays 2018 - English speaking practice

    19/12/2018 Duración: 20min

    Hi everyone! I’m your English teacher Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. 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? That would be terrible! That's why I start very early to plan what presents to give to everyone. Finding the right gift for someone can be difficult, so what I usually do is search online for gift ideas. And buying online helps me avoid the holiday crowds. To really feel the Christmas spirit, I like preparing a pot with a delightful scent using orange, cinnamon, apple cider, and clove. I let everything boil throughout the day so that the fragrance spreads throughout the house

  • #069 Money Slang in American English

    12/12/2018 Duración: 17min

    Hi everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. 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.   Today you will learn many expressions that people in the US use when referring to the American dollar. I’ll start with the most popular ones:  bucks, dough, bread, cheddar, paper, Benjamin, Benji, etc.  The following terms are outdated or rarely used:  bones, scratch, cheese, lettuce, salad, chips, cake, and cabbage.  The dollar has also been referred to as a "bean" or “bone." Buck- is slang for one U.S. dollar The expression comes from the 18th century when deer (buck) skins were used as currency.

  • #068 How men should compliment women

    05/12/2018 Duración: 12min

    Hi everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. 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. As a woman, I have received a good part of the compliments both requested and unrequested in my life. Some comments have been sweet, some shocking, and some even repulsive. Before complimenting a woman, you must first determine if the context is appropriate.  Where is the conversation taking place? Are you at work, in a public place, or are you alone? It all depends on the physical context of the conversation. What's your relationship with her? Are you strangers, friends, colleagues? If you are strangers, an un

  • #067 English speaking practice - Superstitions

    28/11/2018 Duración: 14min

    Hello everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. I want to help you speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than it seems! You just have to use the right material and techniques. Today I’ll talk about superstitions, and you’ll practice your speaking with a mini-story. By the way, thank you so much for listening wherever you are. If you can, please write a comment on iTunes. That's how you help me reach more people. Ok! Let’s start! 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: -1) Finger crossing: If you cross your fingers, in theory, you avoid bad luck. For example: "I'm going to cross my fingers to win the lottery.” - 2) Touching or knocking on wood: This is also quite common. The expression "to touch wood" mea

  • #066 Route 66 - How to plan a road trip

    19/11/2018 Duración: 12min

    Hi everybody! I’m Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than it seems! You just have to use the right material and techniques. 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. I'll start by giving you some tips and suggestions for driving Route 66. How to organize your trip, pack the necessary equipment and enjoy the road trip of a lifetime. Plan your trip to Route 66 during the spring or fall because the weather gets incredibly hot during the summer, and some parts of the road can become unsafe during the winter. You should schedule your trip between March and early June or between September and November to get the mo

  • #065 Talking about Astronomy in English

    14/11/2018 Duración: 17min

    Hello everyone! I’m Georgiana, your online English teacher. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than it seems! You just have to use the right material and techniques. 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. All right, let's get started! The main reason I decided to talk about astronomy is because it’s a topic that I find interesting. And of course, it's also an opportunity for you to practice specific vocabulary. Let's talk about concepts related to astronomy. Nothing complicated, but useful for certain conversations. Let's see what you think. Well, then, ... Where do we live? We live on a planet. Our planet is called the Earth. Remember this in case you ever get lost in the galaxy and have to go back. Our beloved Earth has a satellite. This satellite, the only one, it revolves around our planet and is called the Moon.   Read the trans

  • #064 Interjections (Filler words) in English

    07/11/2018 Duración: 10min

    Transcript: Hello everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of speakenglishpodcast.com. I want to help you speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than it seems! You just have to use the right material and techniques. 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. Remember, you can get the text of the episode at speakenglishpodcast.com Perfect! Let's get started! 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 Okay, let’s see some examples: Aha! Oh! Huh? Stop! Ow! Good! These are all interjections. An interjection can be used as a filler. They are very important in spoken language because the conversation becomes more natural. Let’s

  • #063 Ordering Coffee in English (like a New Yorker)

    31/10/2018 Duración: 16min

    Hi, everyone! I’m Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than you think. You just need to use the right methods. 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. Ok! Let’s start! 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. Being familiar with these basic words and phrases will help you order with confidence, and order something you really like! Start by deciding if you want a milk-based or black coffee. If you are lactose intolerant, on a diet, or you simply don’t like milk, go for black coffee. Choose the strength as well as any extras you want. Finally, tell the barista or waiter if you want your drink hot or iced, as well as the size you want. You'll se

  • #062-Hurry up - Expressions in English

    24/10/2018 Duración: 13min

    Hi, everyone! I’m Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than you think. You just need to use the right methods. Ok! Let’s start! 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. If you want to be polite, you can use one of the following phrases to ask someone to hurry up: “Excuse me, but I’m running very late and would appreciate it if you could go quicker.” “Please, if possible could you move a little faster?” If you’re at work your manager could use these expressions: “You’re behind schedule and need to get moving.” “Please, can you speed up, y

  • #061-English Speaking Practice - Route 66

    18/10/2018 Duración: 13min

    Hi, everyone! I’m Georgiana, your online English teacher. My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. Ok! Let’s start! - 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. It’s also called "The Main Street" because it was literally the Main Street in many of the tows it ran through.  It was in 1926 when the government began building this national highway which passes through no less than eight states: Illinois,Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.  And do you know how many miles there are on this route? Try to guess the distance...Well, I'll tell you. This route is about 2500 miles, which is about 4000 kilometers.   Read the text here: SpeakEnglishPodcas

  • #060 Going to the Supermarket in English

    11/10/2018 Duración: 15min

    Hi, everyone! I’m Georgiana, your online English teacher. My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. 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? I do :) 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, but don't worry, because supermarkets follow a whole series of very powerful marketing strategies that induce the buyer to buy, so don't feel too guilty :) By the way, a spender is someone who spends money unnecessarily. And another interesting expression: "overspending," which means spending more than planned or necessary.  These supermarket strategies can simply be called tricks. The truth is that supermarkets have more tricks than a magician.   Read the text

  • #059 The Benefits of listening and reading in English

    03/10/2018 Duración: 15min

    - 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.” This would be a typical conversation between two friends. Unfortunately, for some people, punctuality is something, let's say, flexible. I particularly like to be very punctual, and if I meet a friend, I always arrive a few minutes early.   Read the text here: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

  • #058 Learn English Daily - The Power of Habit

    27/09/2018 Duración: 10min

    Hi, everybody! I’m Georgiana, your online English teacher. My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. Speaking English is way easier when you use the right material and techniques. 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. 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. We are not designed that way. We are creatures of habit, and essentially our life consists of a sum of habits. For example, think for a moment what you do when you wake up in the morning. Maybe you brush your teeth, make a cup of coffee and turn on your cell phone to check the social networks. I'm sure that I have mentioned in one of the previous episo

  • #057 Banking vocabulary in English - Lend or Borrow?

    20/09/2018 Duración: 15min

    Hi, everybody! I’m Georgiana your online English teacher. My mission is to help you to speak English fluently. Speaking English is way easier when you use the right material and techniques. 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. All right, let's get started! 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. When we talk about lending, we don't talk about giving. Giving means permanently, without a time limit. For example, if I say "I'll give you the car," it means that the car won’t be mine anymore, it'll be yours. READ the TEXT here: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com  

  • #056 Expressing the Frequency in English

    13/09/2018 Duración: 13min

    In this episode: I'll teach you to express the frequency in English. And with a point of 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. Read the TEXT here: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

  • #055 Moods and Feelings in English - part ll

    24/07/2018 Duración: 14min

    Hello, everybody! I am Georgiana your online English teacher, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than it seems! You just have to use the right material and techniques. 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. Before we go any further, I'd like to thank you for listening. I have also learned languages, and I can identify with you and your goals, so I want to help you. Do you know how you can help me? It would be awesome if you shared my podcast with your friends and family or leaving a review on iTunes. Your help would mean a lot to me. Thanks! All right, let's get started. Let's continue with the moods and words we can use to express how we feel. In the previous episode of this podcast, we saw these words: Sad, morose, desolate, devastated; happy, elated, exultant, thrilled, ecstatic; B

  • #054 Expressing Moods and Feelings in English- Stop using the word VERY!

    18/07/2018 Duración: 20min

    Hello, everybody! I am Georgiana your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Speaking English is easier than it seems! You just have to use the right material and techniques. 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. Since today we’re talking about moods I’ll tell you how one of my students feels about the podcast and my English courses. This is a comment from Mauro Cruz from Brazil who says: ”Thanks and congratulations, Georgiana, for your excellent English course! I started listening to your podcast three months ago, and I feel that my English skills have improved considerably. The technique, texts and the way of conducting the course are unique and very effective. Thank you!” Juiz de Fora, Brazil.  (Read the comment on my website >>>) As I said at the beginning of today's lesson, in this episode, I thoug

  • #053 English Family Tree -Family Vocabulary in English (part II)

    11/07/2018 Duración: 13min

    Hello, everybody! I am Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. I want to help you speak English fluently, speaking English is easier than it looks! You just have to use the right material and techniques. 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. In this episode, we’re going to expand these concepts a little more for the kinship that is not in the closest family circle. In the previous episode you learned the following vocabulary: Husband, wife, father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, siblings, grandfather, grandmother, grandparents, grandson, granddaughter. If you haven’t

  • #052 Kinship - Relatives- Family connections in English - Family Tree

    04/07/2018 Duración: 15min

    Hello, everybody! I am Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. I want to help you speak English fluently, speaking English is easier than it looks! You just have to use the right material and techniques. In today’s lesson 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. By the way, thank you so much for listening wherever you are. If you can, please write a comment on iTunes. That's how you help me reach more people. 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. Well, on this subject, I have a confession to make. Sometimes I also get confused with the kinship of my own family, especially for distant relatives. A relative is a member of your family

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