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Go Natural English Podcast | Listening & Speaking Lessons

@GoNaturalEngwww.gonaturalenglish.com
Go Natural English helps you improve your English listening skills and fluency. The podcast will benefit intermediate to advanced learners most. Your English will benefit from language learning strategies that work, vocabulary and idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk and real conversation in American English. Learn special tips on American culture, how to listen to and speak with Americans. Join Gabby and the Go Natural English community to learn to speak American English like a fluent native!
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Understand Fast English at Work | Repeat After Me Listening Practice

Understanding English at work shouldn't feel like guessing. In this episode, you'll practice advanced English listening with real, native-speaker speech used in meetings, presentations, interviews, and professional conversations. This is repeat-after-me listening training designed for professionals who already know English but struggle to follow fast, natural conversations in the workplace. You'll hear how native speakers actually talk at work, including contractions, reductions, and connected s...

Jan 24, 202618 min

The 5 Biggest Listening Mistakes You're Making

Why You Don't Understand Spoken English (Biggest Listening Mistakes + What to Do Instead) Do you understand English when you read it but struggle when people speak? You're not bad at English. You're making common listening mistakes that most English learners never fix. In this lesson, I break down the biggest English listening and comprehension mistakes that block fluency, confidence, and professional communication, and I show you exactly what to do instead. If you: • Pretend you understand Engl...

Jan 17, 202628 min

Why You Understand English When You Read But Not When People Speak

Why does English feel easy when you read it, but suddenly impossible when people speak? In this episode, I break down the real reason listening is the hardest skill for intermediate and advanced English learners. The problem isn't your vocabulary or grammar. It's that spoken English doesn't sound the way it looks, and most learners were trained through textbooks, not real conversation. You'll learn how native speakers actually listen and speak in everyday English, including why words disappear, ...

Jan 10, 202635 min

How to Talk About Climate Change in English (with Real Examples & Native Vocabulary)

Talking About Climate Change with Confidence: A Conversation with Dr. Alice Alpert Climate change is a topic that affects every one of us, yet it can feel confusing, overwhelming, or even polarizing. That's why I was excited to welcome Dr. Alice Alpert, Senior Scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund, to the Go Natural English podcast. Dr. Alpert studies emerging climate technologies, evaluates their real-world impact, and works with teams focused on methane, climate policy, and international...

Nov 14, 202536 min

Stop Giving Embarrassing Answers in English (Improve Speaking 133% with This Simple Trick)

Stop Giving Embarrassing Answers — Improve Your Speaking 133% with the D.N.A.S. Method 🗣️ Episode Description: Have you ever left an interview, meeting, or conversation thinking, "Ugh… why did I say it like that?" You're not alone. Even smart, well-educated professionals often sound less intelligent than they really are — not because of their ideas, but because of how they answer questions. In this episode, Gabby Wallace (founder of Go Natural English) reveals her D.N.A.S. Method — a 4-step sys...

Nov 07, 202511 min

How to Say "No" Without Feeling Bad

🗣 Business English for Negotiations — How to Say "No" Without Sounding Rude Learn how to say "no" politely and confidently in English! In this Business English lesson, you'll discover 5 professional ways to say "no" without offending anyone — perfect for meetings, negotiations, and workplace conversations. You'll learn my 5 C's Framework for polite refusals — practical phrases, real examples, tone tips, and short dialogues to sound confident in business English conversations. 🎯 What You'll Lea...

Oct 31, 202510 min

Don't be shy at work - how to speak up in any meeting

Too many talented, experienced professionals get overlooked at work—not because they aren't qualified, but because they stay quiet. In this episode, Gabby Wallace from Go Natural English shares 10 powerful phrases you can use to speak up in meetings, express your opinions confidently, and get noticed for the capable person you truly are. You'll learn how to join a fast-paced conversation, agree or disagree politely, ask clarifying questions, and summarize key points without sounding nervous or r...

Oct 24, 202516 min

The 5 Most Difficult English Sounds (and How to Finally Master Them)

Why is English pronunciation so confusing? In this episode, Gabby Wallace breaks down the five hardest English sounds —and shows you how to fix them with simple, effective practice techniques. From the tricky TH to the mysterious schwa, you'll learn how to make these sounds clearly and confidently, plus how to avoid the most common mistakes learners make. Gabby also shares the correct pronunciation of 13 everyday words that English learners often say wrong (like comfortable , vegetable , and Wed...

Oct 17, 202540 min

10 Common English Idioms You'll Hear Every Day (and How to Use Them!) ✅

Do you ever hear native English speakers say things like "break the ice" or "hit the books" — and wonder what on earth they're talking about? In this episode, Gabby Wallace from Go Natural English breaks down 10 idioms you'll hear every day — so you can understand them instantly and start using them naturally. You'll get: ✅ Clear meanings and real examples ✅ Repeat-after-me pronunciation practice ✅ Tips to sound more fluent and natural in conversations If you're ready to stop sounding like a tex...

Oct 08, 20259 min

Top 10 Slang in American English in 2026 (Speak like a Native)!

Have you ever tried using slang in English and wondered… "Did I sound natural?" Slang can make your English sound more authentic — but if you use it wrong, it can get awkward fast. In this episode, Gabby Wallace shares 10 modern American slang words and phrases you can actually use in 2026. You'll learn what they mean, how native speakers use them, and when not to use them. Inside this episode: The slang expressions Americans are using right now. Example sentences you can copy instantly. Warning...

Oct 01, 20258 min

You may not know THIS about learning English...

☝️ Get info on the Complete English Fluency course here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg 00:00 Introduction to You may not know THIS about learning English 00:35 English fluency has no real finish 01:30 Setting specific goals 02:40 English pronunciation 03:34 Individual vocabulary words 04:15 Cultural context 05:05 Consuming English content does not make you fluent 06:35 Fear impacts your fluency 08:00 English fluency in social settings 08:25 Know your learning style When learning English, t...

Jun 27, 202311 min

5 Ways to Improve Your English in 5 Minutes

☝️ Get info on the Complete English Fluency course here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg 00:00 Introduction to Improving Your English Every Day 00:28 Choose an article to practicing reading 01:53 Practice a few difficult words 02:28 Review advanced grammar rules 03:03 Create vocabulary flash cards Improving your English skills every day is an excellent goal! Here are some practical tips to help you enhance your English proficiency: Read regularly: Make reading a habit by engaging with variou...

Jun 27, 20234 min

How to Call in Sick to Work or School | English Speaking Practice | Go Natural English

Do you know how to call in sick for work or class with confidence? What information do you need to share? Listen to this English lesson with teacher Vida to find out the best most professional and correct phrases that native English speakers use. We hope you won't use these phrases, but when you do, you're now prepared to tell someone the natural English way to call in sick.

Sep 20, 20226 min

Speak English Correctly | Improve English Speaking Skills

A preposition is one of the tricky terms in the English language that tells us where or when something happens. Learn the biggest tip of prepositions with teacher Casie. Don't get frustrated, I know sometimes English can be really frustrating but you can do it with more practice!

Sep 12, 20229 min

How to Introduce Yourself Fluently | Advanced English Lesson

Today we're going to learn about how to fluently confidently introduce yourself for the first time to new colleagues, new classmates or just anyone that you meet. This is really important because first impressions are everything! We're going to talk about how to really connect with people and the phrases that you need to know to sound like a native speaker.

Jul 18, 202213 min

Advanced Business English - Phrases ONLY Professionals Use

Learn phrases used in professional work English situations (not in casual or informal conversation). Sound more professional when you use these advanced business English phrases, and boost your confidence immediately when you understand what they mean when your colleagues use them!

Jul 04, 202210 min

How to Truly Express Your Feelings like a Native English Speaker

Why is it so difficult to express yourself in a foreign language, like the way you really feel? 🤷‍♀️ Let's talk about it and how you can express yourself like a native English speaker. 👋😉 #FastEnglish #EnglishLesson #GoNaturalEnglish

Jun 20, 202215 min

50 Words, Idioms and Phrases to Describe People & Personalities Positively

There are so many different words, idioms, and phrases to describe people and personalities. We describe how they think, how they act, and how they show up in the world. Today I'll give you a selection of adjectives that I highly suggest you use when you need to describe yourself. You might use them in an interview or another opportunity in your professional life. 💯👌

Jun 06, 202215 min

Advanced English Speaking Lesson | "OUT" Phrasal Verbs

Because of internet, we have access to a lot of opportunities but also to so many competitions out there. So it is key to stand out and to stand out means to BE DIFFERENT to make people notice you. 🔑✨ Today we're talking about phrasal verbs that use the word "out". A great way that you can stand out is to really master the use of English and use phrasal verbs. 💯

May 30, 202214 min

TOP Phrasal Verbs for Advanced English Fluency

Here's an advanced English fluency topic many of you who are at the intermediate English speaking level still struggle with. 👌✨ Today we're going to explore the most important phrasal verbs with the word "off".

May 23, 202211 min

Essential Travel Vocabulary – Improve Your English

It's so much fun to travel, practice your English, and learn new things! Traveling is a lot easier if you know some essential English travel vocabulary. These are words you really need to know before you go! ✈️🗺️💬

May 16, 202216 min

3 Tricks for Advanced English Fluency

Do you want to improve your English speaking skills? Here are three easy ways for you to speak English more fluently and confidently like a native.

May 11, 202217 min

You Must Do THIS for Success Speaking English #EnglishCourse

📗 You Must Do THIS Before Learning English Again 👉 This is about how to use mindset strategies to improve your English speaking skills. Prepare for your English speaking lesson using these tips and advice and you'll be speaking better English in no time!

Oct 29, 202111 min

21+ Ways to Ask 'How Are You?' | Natural English Speaking Lesson

📗 10+ Ways to Ask 'How Are You?' | Natural English Speaking Lesson 👉 This is about how to use more natural vocabulary and phrases to improve your English speaking skills. Use these phrases to greet people and improve your English speaking lesson using these tips and advice and you'll be speaking better English in no time!

Oct 28, 202114 min
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