🚀 The Real English Conversations Podcast
Confident English for Immigrants & International Professionals
You already have the skills, education, and experience.
Now you need the English confidence to match.
If you've ever struggled to speak up in meetings, explain your ideas clearly, network with confidence, or communicate naturally with native speakers, this podcast is for you.
The Real English Conversations Podcast helps immigrants and international professionals build the communication skills they need to succeed in English-speaking countries.
Hosted by Curtis Davies, ESL teacher, confidence trainer, pronunciation specialist, and founder of Real English Conversations, each episode delivers practical strategies you can apply immediately at work and in everyday life.
Inside the podcast, you'll learn how to:
✅ Speak confidently in meetings and professional conversations
✅ Communicate clearly with colleagues, managers, and clients
✅ Improve your pronunciation and understand native speakers more easily
✅ Handle interviews, presentations, and workplace challenges with confidence
✅ Build stronger professional relationships
✅ Sound natural, professional, and credible in English
Whether you're an engineer, IT professional, healthcare worker, entrepreneur, manager, or skilled immigrant building a new life abroad, you'll gain the communication skills that help create opportunities.
🌍 More than 14 million downloads and listeners in 120+ countries worldwide.
If you're ready to stop translating in your head, stop second-guessing yourself, and start communicating with confidence, subscribe now.
Your English shouldn't hold back your career.
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In this special solo episode, host Curtis Davies, the founder of The Real English Conversations Podcast, opens up about the next chapter for the show and how you can be part of it. For years, this podcast has helped global professionals find their voice in English — not through grammar drills, but through real communication, mindset, and confidence. Now, Curtis is taking that mission one step further by launching the Real English Conversations Patreon community. If this podcast has ever helped y...
In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Tom LeNoble, executive leader, international speaker, resilience coach, and philanthropist. Tom's career spans Fortune 500 giants, including MCI (VZ), Walmart.com (WMT), Palm (HP), and Facebook (META), as well as high-growth startups. Today, he serves as CEO of the Academy for Coaching Excellence and A Leadership Coach with the Miller Center at Santa Clara University, mentoring leaders and entrepreneurs wor...
Sam Malone, a lead spoken voice lecturer and executive coach, delves into the transformative power of voice training, explaining its historical roots and practical applications for business leaders. He introduces the "neuro voice field," emphasizing how calming the nervous system and opening the body can unlock vocal authority, especially under pressure. Sam also addresses common communication pitfalls, particularly for global professionals speaking English as a second language, offering strategies to overcome self-doubt and connect effectively with diverse audiences. The discussion highlights the crucial role of emotional engagement and authentic presence in achieving impactful communication.
In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Kam Knight, coach, international speaker, and bestselling author of more than a dozen books on mental, emotional, and physical performance. Kam is known for offering fresh, out-of-the-box perspectives that move beyond traditional ideas. His books have become the gold standard in their fields, helping over 500,000 people worldwide. Beyond writing and coaching, Kam is also a passionate traveler who has visite...
In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Linda "Love" Lemos, M.P.S., a dynamic professional with expertise spanning political management, legal studies, and business consulting. Linda is a Certified Speaker, Book Author, Senior Consultant, Producer, and Podcaster, passionate about empowering individuals and organizations with innovative solutions. With dual Master of Professional Studies degrees in Political Management and Paralegal Studies, she b...
In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Kyle Morse, Master NLP Practitioner, Master Success Coach, and Founder of Overcome Beliefs. Kyle helps people rewire their identity, disrupt limiting patterns, and step into their most confident, aligned selves. After more than a decade in public service and another in the corporate world, Kyle realized that outward "success" no longer reflected who he truly was. He walked away and rebuilt his life around p...
In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, host Curtis Davies speaks with Alvin Day, Executive Director of the Global Empowerment Institute, international leadership coach, and author of If Caterpillars Can Fly, So Can I , Persuasion Power , and more. For more than 25 years, Alvin has empowered executives and professionals at multinational companies like Colgate, Pepsi, Nestlé, Campbell's, Valvoline, and the Central Bank of Jamaica, helping leaders grow influence, confidence, and...
In this very special episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, I'm joined by my niece, Hillary Davies, a full-time flight attendant, third-year nursing student, and passionate traveler who speaks English, French, and Italian. Born in Kamloops, BC, and currently splitting her time between Victoria, BC, and Montreal, QC, Hillary has lived a life full of adventure. She's been to 20 countries, worked in both Italy and Australia, and learned Italian to a business level mostly through listeni...
In this episode, Curtis Davies sits down with Nathan Lancry, A dynamic entrepreneur, thought leader, and author of The Mercury Mind , The Book of Matches , and Foresight is 20/20 . Nathan's journey is anything but ordinary. From leaving high school early and working manual labor jobs at just nine years old, to becoming the CEO of the Jay Auto Group in Cleveland and Akron, Ohio, he's built a life and career rooted in resilience, creativity, and a fearless approach to leadership. In this conversat...
"The best relationship you have is with yourself." In this bold and transformative episode, mindset coach Michael Mabry shares how he helps athletes and now professionals develop unshakable confidence, resilience, and leadership. As co-founder of One Play Development, Michael has trained over 4,000 student-athletes to become mentally strong, emotionally grounded, and ready to perform. In this episode, he breaks down how to find your "Best Possible Outcome", form lasting "Brain Tattoos", and unlo...
From addiction and prison to purpose and impact — this is a redemption story you won't forget. In this episode, Curtis sits down with Joe Gallagher Jr., also known as Chef Giuseppe, a former Grammy-nominated musician turned faith-driven entrepreneur, author, and founder of Apastioli Specialty Foods — one of the fastest-growing food brands in the Southern U.S. Joe's story begins in darkness: a traumatic accident, a spiral into addiction, broken relationships, attempted murder charges, and years l...
What if lifelong learning wasn't just about school, but about building a life full of curiosity, creativity, and meaning? In this inspiring episode, Curtis reconnects with his high school best friend, Matt Rauscher, for a deep, wide-ranging conversation about what it means to stay curious, explore new skills, and live a hands-on life. Matt shares his unconventional journey from the school halls of Edmonton to becoming a multi-skilled creative adventurer, learning welding, 3D printing, dual-sport...
In this inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis reconnects with longtime friend and leadership strategist Marcus Gurske to explore how international professionals can lead with purpose, mentor with impact, and communicate clearly in English — even under pressure. With over 20 years of experience in professional communication, leadership development, and mentoring across cultures, Marcus shares practical insights into: ✔️ The key difference between managing and mentori...
In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis interviews Shweta Ramkumar, a communication coach and founder of Healthy Dynamics, who helps healthcare professionals from non-English speaking backgrounds become confident, empathetic communicators in English. Shweta's passion for healthcare communication began at home, growing up with a doctor mom. Today, she uses that experience to coach international healthcare workers, blending emotional intelligence, cultural understanding, ...
In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis gets personal with a special guest, his older brother, Kevin Davies. Kevin is a car-loving, bone-breaking, always-building kind of guy. As an electrician and lifelong project junkie, he brings stories of growing up in Canada surrounded by tools, dirt bikes, and trial-and-error learning, the kind that builds real resilience. They Talk about: How fixing cars and building things teaches confidence and problem-solving Hilarious storie...
In this high-energy episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis interviews Jason R. Levine, better known around the world as Fluency MC, the viral teaching sensation who helps English learners build fluency through rhythm, rap, and real fun. Jason is the creator of Stick, Stuck, Stuck , a YouTube megahit that's been used in classrooms across the globe. In this conversation, he shares how his love of music evolved into a powerful teaching method that blends grammar, listening, and m...
For the first time, Curtis takes the guest seat as he's interviewed by radio and podcast expert Matt Cundill on the You May Also Like Podcast. In this candid conversation, Curtis shares how his passion for radio in Edmonton eventually led to launching the Real English Conversations Podcast — and building an online coaching business that helps professionals around the world speak English clearly and confidently at work. They talk about: The story behind Real English Conversations and its global i...
Game designer Nathan Lige recounts his unconventional career shift from tech and project management to co-creating the storytelling board game Mythwind. He delves into his creative inspirations, the challenges of leaving a stable job during uncertain times, and how he leveraged past experiences and personal connections. The episode highlights the power of storytelling, community-building through games, and practical advice for pursuing a purpose-driven career.
We're back, and kicking things off with a very special guest: Edmonton radio legend Terry Evans. Terry has been a longtime morning show host on K-97 and is the voice behind the Reluctantly... podcast. In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis sits down with Terry for an open, honest conversation about confidence, mistakes, communication, and staying true to yourself under pressure. You'll hear: How Terry got started in radio and found his voice on-air The awkward, funny, ...
This episode clarifies what true English immersion entails, distinguishing it from common misconceptions. It explores the practical challenges faced by professionals living abroad, highlighting how many do not achieve full immersion despite their location. The discussion also addresses the expectations versus realities of studying English abroad and preparing for immigration, emphasizing the need for functional communication skills over traditional grammar-focused learning to build real-world confidence.
In this episode, you will learn a powerful 2-step process to help you pinpoint the most important skills to focus on for faster and more effective results. Discover how to prioritize your efforts and create a simple action plan that delivers noticeable progress in just 2 weeks. 🎙️ Connect with Teacher Curtis & Real English Conversations 💬 Want to improve your English for professional success? We currently have space for new students to work directly with Teacher Curtis through personalized...
In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis and Amy talk about how to take breaks from studying without losing your progress. They share real-life tips to help you figure out the best ways to recharge and get back into learning with fresh motivation. If you found their advice helpful or enjoyed the episode, share it with friends who might need a boost too! 🎙️ Connect with Teacher Curtis & Real English Conversations 💬 Want to improve your English for professional succe...
As Albert Einstein once said, "The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don't know." When it comes to vocabulary, this couldn't be more true. In our latest podcast episode, we dive into effective and practical methods to help you learn vocabulary faster and easier. Whether you're an intermediate or advanced learner, our tips and advice will equip you with the tools you need to expand your vocabulary effortlessly. You'll also hear us use some interesting expressions and idioms in this epis...
In this episode of The Real English Conversations podcast, Curtis and Amy discuss their decision to move to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico all the way from Canada. They share their reasons for choosing Mexico, including their love for Latin American culture, the language, and the climate. They also discuss the economic advantages of living in Mexico compared to Canada. Selling their house presented challenges, particularly dealing with renovations and selling possessions. Despite the emotional attachme...
In this solo episode, Amy shares invaluable language learning advice to help you become a confident communicator in English. She emphasizes the importance of consistency and offers practical strategies to make daily learning manageable, even on your busiest days. Learn how to overcome obstacles, maintain your progress, and build strong habits to reach your fluency goals. Don't miss out on Amy's insights to boost your motivation and enhance your language skills! 🎙️ Connect with Teacher Curtis &a...
In this episode of The Real English Conversations podcast, Amy and Curtis delve into the effectiveness of different language learning activities. They challenge the notion that passive activities like watching TV shows or listening to podcasts without engagement can significantly boost language skills. Amy emphasizes the importance of active learning, suggesting techniques like note-taking while listening to podcasts and watching videos in segments to better understand and retain information. Tu...
Join Amy and Curtis in this insightful podcast episode as we delve into the crucial relationship between motivation and consistency, especially in language learning. Using real-life examples, we highlight how consistent learning leads to better retention and usage of knowledge. I also share my journey from sporadic studying (after a very awkward situation) to embracing a more structured approach, emphasizing the importance of regular review. Tune in as we explore strategies for maintaining motiv...
In this podcast episode, Curtis Davies and Amy Whitney from RealEnglishConversations.com delve into the topic of accent and pronunciation in English. They challenge the common belief that achieving a native-like accent is necessary for effective communication. Instead, they emphasize the importance of speaking with clarity, being understood, and understanding others. Curtis and Amy discuss how accent is tied to identity and nationality, highlighting that having a unique accent is not something t...
Join Curtis and Amy from Real English Conversations as they discuss dealing with internet outages and contacting your internet service provider for assistance. After experiencing a morning without internet, Curtis and Amy share their frustrations and the challenges they faced in their daily work routine. They even demonstrate a role-play scenario of calling the internet company for support (Curtis as the client and Amy as the amazing customer support representative of an internet service company...
In this podcast episode, hosts Amy and Curtis share personal stories related to going to the doctor, including injuries and illnesses they've experienced. From Curtis's high school mishap with a falling railing to Amy's kitchen accident with a hand blender, they recount their encounters with injuries and the medical care they received. They also discuss Curtis's ankle sprain from snowboarding and Amy's battle with a severe cold and fever. Gain insight through their stories and learn how to discu...
