Fluency Fix's Beginner English

Welcome to the only language podcasts followed immediately by a practice session with an animated native speaker. Textbooks are great. Apps are great but if what you’re really after is fluency in English, having a daily conversation in English is the way to go!

About Fluency Fix: Fluency Fix gives you regular, on-demand speaking practice in foreign languages. Try some interactive conversation practice sessions at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial.

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Episodes

15. It's 4 lights down on the right side.

Learn essential English for asking and giving directions in this beginner lesson from Fluency Fix. The episode also covers forming positive and negative "yes/no" answers, understanding traffic light terminology, and mastering the "ow" sound. Additionally, it explains the contraction "you'll" and the use of "will" to discuss future events, all within an interactive practice framework.

Mar 29, 2019•7 min

14. Is there a payphone near here?

Practice this conversation now with your animated conversation practice partner at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial. Topic: Asking for and giving directions A: Is there a payphone near here? B: Yes, it's outside the bank. A: Which way is the bank? B: Just go right around the corner and it's right there.

Mar 29, 2019•7 min

13. Where's the restroom?

Practice this conversation now with your animated conversation practice partner at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial. Topic: Asking for and giving directions A: Excuse me, where is the restroom/washroom/loo? B: It's over there. A: Beside that Jewelry store? B: Yes, that's right. Between the Jewelry store and the music store. A: OK thank you. B: You’re welcome.

Mar 26, 2019•7 min

12. When's your birthday?

Practice this conversation now with your animated conversation practice partner at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial. Topic: Birthdays and dates A: When is your birthday? B: It’s in June. A: What date? B: The 17th. A: Ok. I’m writing it on my calendar.

Mar 26, 2019•8 min

11. What day is it today?

Practice this conversation now with your animated conversation practice partner at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial. Topic: Days of the week A: What day is it today? B: Today is Monday. A: What day is it tomorrow? B: Tomorrow is Tuesday. A: What day is the day after tomorrow? B: The day after tomorrow is Wednesday. A: What day was yesterday? B: Yesterday was Sunday

Mar 26, 2019•7 min

10. Hi. You're Daniel right?

Practice this conversation now with your animated conversation practice partner at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial. Topic: Meeting New People A: Hi. You’re Daniel right? B: Yes. You’re in the marketing Dept right? A: That’s right. I always send out the company newsletters. B: It’s really helpful. I read it every month.

Mar 12, 2019•7 min

9. You have a beautiful home.

Practice this conversation now with your animated conversation practice partner at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial. Topic: Meeting new people A: It’s so nice to finally meet you. B: Nice to meet you too. A: You have a beautiful home. B: Thank you.

Mar 11, 2019•7 min

8. How much is it per night?

Practice this conversation now with your animated conversation practice partner at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial. Topic: Making a reservation A: Excuse me. I don’t have a reservation. Do you have any rooms available? B: Yes we do actually. We have two single rooms. A: That’s perfect. How much is it per night? B: It’s $65.00 per night for a single room. A: Ok I’ll take it.

Mar 11, 2019•7 min

7. Right down aisle 5

Practice this conversation now with your animated conversation practice partner at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial. Topic: Asking about products in a store A: Excuse me, do you carry any protein shakes? B: Yes we do. We have a few different kinds actually. A: Which section is it in? B: Right down aisle 5. A: Ok. Thank you.

Mar 07, 2019•7 min

6. Can I do a test drive?

Practice this conversation now with your animated conversation practice partner at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial. Topic: Asking about products. A: Is this the new Nissan Maxima? B: Yes, it just came in last week. A: Wow. Can I do a test drive? B: Sure, I'll get the key.

Mar 05, 2019•7 min

5. It look delicious.

Practice this conversation now with your animated conversation practice partner at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial. A: What’s that over there? B: It’s Teriyaki Chicken. A: It looks delicious B: Go ahead. Try some.

Feb 22, 2019•7 min

4. No, Shoppers World is over there.

Practice this conversation now with your animated conversation practice partner at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial. A: Excuse me, is this Shoppers world? B: No Shoppers world is over there. A: That building? B: Yes, across the street. A: OK. Thank you.

Feb 22, 2019•7 min

3. Excuse me. Where is this?

Practice this conversation now with your animated conversation practice partner at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial. A: Excuse me, where is this? B: It’s Union Station. A: I’m sorry. I didn’t catch that. B: It’s Union Station. A: Oh, Union Station…. Thank you. B: You’re welcome.

Feb 22, 2019•7 min

2. Where are you from?

Practice this conversation now with your animated conversation practice partner at https://fluencyfix.school/free-trial. A: Where are you from? B: I’m from Canada. A: Really? I went there last year. B: Did you like it? A: I loved it.

Feb 22, 2019•7 min

1. What's your name?

This episode from Fluency Fix introduces beginner English conversation, focusing on how to introduce oneself. It covers essential grammar points such as the use of big letters for proper nouns, forming questions with rising intonation, and understanding contractions like "what's" and "I'm." The lesson also clarifies the various uses and pronunciations of the word "too" (t-o-o, t-o, t-w-o).

Feb 20, 2019•7 min

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