>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we are going to be a bit nostalgic, and talk about some communication devices and gadgets that still exist nowadays, but are obsolete . Let’s start! Fax machine How did we share documents and letters before the email existed? Although many people sent a telegram or a letter, there was another device that we used, particularly in the professional field. Yes. I'm talking about the fax mach...
Jul 18, 2019•13 min•Ep. 96
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Two weeks ago, we started with a series of vocabulary differences between American and British English . Today we will continue this series, although we’ll focus on food vocabulary differences. And with a point of view story, you’re gonna compare the different grammar points. It’s the perfect way to learn grammar and new vocabulary without memorizing. 1) Zucchini Maybe you aren’t familiar with ...
Jul 04, 2019•10 min•Ep. 95
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Last week we started with a series of vocabulary differences between American and British English . Today we will continue this series, if you didn't listen to last week's episode, you might want to do so right now. Just go speakenglishpodcast.com and select episode #093. And with a point of view story, you’re gonna compare the different grammar points. It’s the perfect way to learn grammar and...
Jun 28, 2019•11 min•Ep. 94
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today you will learn some new words in English, and compare the differences between American and British English . This episode is part 1 of a series. Because over the next few weeks, we will continue to learn new vocabulary differences between British and American English. I'm going to make you guess each word, and then you're going to find out if you were using an American or a British word ....
Jun 20, 2019•13 min•Ep. 93
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I have a question for you. What was your first cell phone ? I got my first cell phone in 1996, and it was a Motorola . I can’t remember the exact model, but it was very different from what we can find in stores nowadays. And yeah - with this type of cell phone, one could only make phone calls and send text messages. Now I have a smartphone , and I don’t make any phone calls anymore. Like everyb...
Jun 12, 2019•14 min•Ep. 92
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, you’ll learn how to get your driver’s license in the United States . And you’ll practice your speaking with a conversation simulator that I often refer to as mini-story. You’ll also find out some interesting facts about the legendary Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher. If you've never driven a car, you'll have to start with a learner's permit . You can take all the time you need ...
Jun 03, 2019•15 min•Ep. 91
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I'd like to talk about introverts and extroverts , and at the end of the lesson, you'll be able to determine your personality type . And you'll learn how English grammar changes through a small point of view. We're going to meet Tom, a guy who doesn't like to be around people much. So... how was your week? I hope everything went well. I've already recovered from the effort of decorating ...
May 27, 2019•9 min•Ep. 90
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I'd like to introduce you to American history. After all, if you really want to consolidate your English, you'll have to learn more about American culture and society . And what better way to start than with George Washington the first president of the United States? George Washington was the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental First Army that fought the British when the country was no...
May 19, 2019•15 min•Ep. 89
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! You're probably wondering why it took me so long to publish a new episode. Well, I have a good excuse. Do you know what happened to me? I've been redecorating some rooms in my house. I've been planning this for over a year, and I must confess that I've been too optimistic. I really thought that changing the decor of the house would be as easy as buying new furniture , a new couch and painting t...
May 12, 2019•14 min•Ep. 88
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today I'll focus again on the English pronunciation particularly on the vowels with some funny tongue twisters . I'm sure you remember that I made another episode about tongue twisters just recently. And in the second part of this episode, you'll learn English grammar without studying any rules with an exclusive point of view story. But first, I’ll remind you what a tongue twister is. It’s usua...
Apr 29, 2019•11 min•Ep. 87
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we'll talk about something festive. Have you noticed that in springtime you go to your local supermarket, and you see chocolate bunnies and colorful eggs everywhere? Well, today I'll talk about Easter and how Americans celebrate this holiday. And with a funny mini-story , you’ll practice your speaking while learning new things about the Easter holiday . What exactly are we celebrating at...
Apr 19, 2019•12 min•Ep. 86
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Do you want to sound more like an English native speaker? Well, today you’ll learn 6 new popular expressions in English related to food. After that, I’ll practice your speaking with a funny mini-story. There's a type of food that always makes us feel better because it reminds us of our childhood. That kind of food is called COMFORT FOOD. We eat comfort food because it comforts us. For more epis...
Apr 14, 2019•14 min•Ep. 85
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Hey, do you watch TV series to practice your English? Let’s talk about that. One of the most popular series of all time is...can you guess it? No, it’s not House of Cards. Let me give you a hint: Currently, it’s the most watched TV show on Netflix . Still, not a clue? Well, I’m talking about “ Friends” . You know: Rachel and Ross, Monica and Chandler, Joey and Phoebe. Right? For more episodes a...
Apr 07, 2019•14 min•Ep. 84
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, we're going to do something we've never done before. Today I’ll introduce you to the tongue twisters . I’ll explain later what a tongue twister actually is, and how it can help you with your English. And with a mini-story, you will improve your fluency in English by answering questions, like in a real conversation. A tongue twister can be a phrase or sentence that is hard to sa...
Mar 31, 2019•14 min•Ep. 83
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today I will talk about one of the wealthiest people in the world. His name is Warren Buffett . And you will practice your English speaking with a mini-story. Born in 1930 in Nebraska, Buffet is a fascinating character because of his inspiring story. As a child, Buffett showed interest in stocks. He was writing stock prices on the board in his father's office. His father was a stockbroker and f...
Mar 23, 2019•12 min•Ep. 82
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today I’ll talk about grammar and the English fluency . Is grammar important? Do you really need to study grammar? Before I go any further, I'd like to thank you for listening. I’m also a language learner, and I can identify with you and your goals, so I want to help you. That's right. I help my students to speak English fluently without grammar. And still people ask me from time to time: “Is g...
Mar 16, 2019•11 min•Ep. 81
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I’m going to talk about a band named Queen and the legendary Freddie Mercury . And with a mini-story, you’re going to practice your speaking in English while learning fascinating facts about Freddie. Have you heard of a band named Queen ? Of course, you have. I’m just kidding. :) And how much do you know about their singer and songwriter Freddie Mercury ? Some people believe that Mercury...
Mar 07, 2019•13 min•Ep. 80
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In today’s episode, you will learn new expressions in English with the help of the color white . In fact, with the help of colors , you can say many things. You'll see. And with an exclusive mini-story, you will be able to practice your fluency in English along with today's expressions. I'm going to start talking about the English idiomatic expressions with the color white . In the following ep...
Feb 28, 2019•19 min•Ep. 79
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In today’s lesson, you’ll learn about the words and expressions used to show cause and effect . For example, " Because of the course, I can now speak English.” And with a point of view story, you’ll intuitively learn grammar - without memorizing. Phrase connectors improve writing, adding variety and sophistication to your writing style. Today we are going to see some very useful words and phras...
Feb 20, 2019•12 min•Ep. 78
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I’d like to teach you some animal idioms . I’m sure some of them will sound familiar because they are quite popular. And with a point of view story, you’re gonna practice the expressions and compare the different grammar points. It’s the perfect way to learn grammar and new vocabulary without memorizing. The story will be romantic but with an unexpected turn of the events! For more episo...
Feb 14, 2019•15 min•Ep. 77
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Last week I realized that Valentine's Day is coming up, and I wanted to dedicate this lesson to students who want to know how to ask a girl out . You never know when you'll meet that special someone, so you gotta be prepared. Oh, now you’re probably wondering what the expression "Cut to the chase" means. Well, we use this phrase when we start talking about the important aspects of something. We...
Feb 06, 2019•14 min•Ep. 76
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Do you want to sound more like an English native speaker ? Well, this is the perfect lesson for you. Today, I’ll teach you ten idioms that will make you sound more like a native speaker . And with a Point of view story you will improve your grammar, and at the same time, you’ll practice the expressions in context. For more episodes and the full text , visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast...
Jan 30, 2019•15 min•Ep. 75
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, I’ll talk about the most famous band in the world. The Beatles! And you’ll practice your speaking with a funny mini-story. Have you ever listened to The Beatles ? Actually, let me rephrase that. When was the first time you listened to a Beatles song? The Beatles are probably the most popular band in the history of music. They are considered by many to be the best band on Earth. For more ...
Jan 22, 2019•15 min•Ep. 74
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, I’ll recommend you some of my favorite TV shows that will help you with your English. I’ll give you some useful tips on how to use Netflix to improve your English. And later, you’ll practice your English speaking with an exciting mini-story. Netflix has changed the way we spend our free time. We spend a lot more time watching our favorite shows, so why not use all this time to ...
Jan 16, 2019•17 min•Ep. 73
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! In this episode, let's take a look at the most common New Year's resolutions . Then you will practice your English fluency with a mini-story. Well, first of all... Happy New Year! How time flies! A new year has just begun. It’s curious how the passage of time is perceived according to age. Young people don't think much about it. Middle-aged people think about the things they still want to achie...
Jan 09, 2019•16 min•Ep. 72
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! I'll talk about how Americans celebrate Christmas and how I used to enjoy Christmastime 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. 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 moder...
Dec 26, 2018•15 min•Ep. 71
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! 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 ...
Dec 19, 2018•20 min•Ep. 70
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! 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 ...
Dec 12, 2018•17 min•Ep. 69
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! 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. Befor...
Dec 05, 2018•13 min•Ep. 68
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today I’ll talk about superstitions , and you’ll practice your speaking with a mini-story. 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 supersti...
Nov 28, 2018•13 min•Ep. 67
