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Today, I've prepared a short Halloween Mini-Story. You'll learn some typical Halloween words and expressions while practicing your spoken English.

I'll tell you a little bit of the story and ask you some easy questions.

Try to answer before I give you the correct answer. And don't worry about making mistakes. Even a short answer is fine.

Get the transcript for free on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/393-stay-safe-online-passwords-and-two-factor-authentication/

This is Part 2 of our series about staying safe online.

In the last episode, we saw how an urgent message can make you react too quickly. Today, we're going to talk about passwords, especially a common habit: using the same password in several places.

Get the full text here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/392-dont-let-them-rush-you/

Today, we're starting a short series about staying safe online.

And I want to begin with one of the simplest tricks scammers use.

They rush you.

Maybe you get a message that says:

"Your bank account will be blocked in one hour."

Or:

"We couldn't deliver your package. Confirm your information now."

You read it, and your quiet morning suddenly feels like an emergency.

That's the idea. Everything has to happen now—apparently, even before you finish your coffee.

A common online trick is called phishing.

Have you ever heard a news story and wished you knew a little more?

Maybe you first heard about it in your own language.

But English can give you another way to learn about the same event.

You can read another report or listen to an interview from somewhere else.

Then you can compare it with the news you already know.

I do not mean that English reports are always right.

No language has all the facts.

But English can give you more choices.

Get the full text on my website for free: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/391-english-and-the-news/

Today, I want to help you tell simple stories in English without getting stuck. In this episode, there are many new expressions. So, make sure you get the transcript at: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast

Maybe you know this feeling. You start telling someone what happened yesterday, and your brain suddenly asks, "What tense do I need?" And then... silence.

Usually, you are trying to make every sentence perfect. But when you tell a story, your first job is simply to help the listener follow what happened. Get the full transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/390-how-to-tell-a-story-in-english/

Hi, everybody! I'm Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com.

Recently, one of my students from Singapore asked me a very good question:

"How does listening help me speak English?"

Maybe you've wondered the same thing. You probably know that listening is important, but how does it actually help you speak?

When you listen to English that you understand, your brain hears many examples of how English works. You hear common words, useful expressions, pronunciation, rhythm, and the way words naturally go together.

Get the transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/389-how-listening-helps-you-speak-english/

Today, I want to talk about a story you probably know, at least a little: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

I thought this would be a fun way to discover—or maybe rediscover—a famous English story while practicing your English.

Maybe you read Alice in Wonderland when you were younger. Maybe you watched one of the movie versions. Or maybe you only know that there's a girl called Alice, a white rabbit, and a very strange place called Wonderland.

Read the full transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/388-alice-in-wonderland/

Today, we are going to talk about awkward travel moments and, more specifically, what to say in English when they happen. Traveling can be exciting, but it can also be a little uncomfortable. Sometimes you are tired, in a hurry, or surrounded by noise, and suddenly even a simple sentence seems difficult.

Get the full transcript for free on my website:

https://speakenglishpodcast.com/387-awkward-travel-moments/

Hi! I'm back with a new episode. Today, we're going to talk about tourist traps—and how to avoid paying much more than you expected while travelling.

Today, you'll hear some useful and challenging words. Visit my website to get the transcript for free: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/386-the-tourist-trap-test

Ok, let's start!

Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com.

Today, we are going to talk about what happens when a carefully planned trip begins to fall apart.

Maybe your flight is delayed or cancelled. Perhaps you miss your connection, your suitcase disappears, or the hotel cannot find your reservation.

Lately, these problems seem to be increasingly common, especially during the peak summer season.

Airports are overcrowded, flights are full, and staff are under pressure. One small delay can quickly disrupt your entire journey.

Read the full transcript for free on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/385-when-travel-plans-go-completely-wrong/

Travelling is already tiring. You may have woken up at four in the morning, waited in several lines, removed your shoes at security, and paid far too much for a disappointing sandwich.

Hi! I'm back with a new episode.

It's really hot outside, so today we're going to talk about something refreshing:

ice and air conditioning.

Yes, ice and air conditioning.

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Ok, let's start!

Hi! I'm back with a new episode. Today, we're going to talk about a very American celebration: the Fourth of July.

Today, you'll hear some new and challenging words.

Visit my website and get the transcript.

Go to SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast

Today, we're going to talk about something very common: comparing yourself to others.

Get the transcript for free here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast/

Maybe you know this feeling.

You open social media, and suddenly everyone seems to have a better life than you.

One person is traveling. Another person has a perfect body. Another person has a beautiful house. Another person has a wonderful job. And another person is drinking coffee on a beach while you are answering emails in your kitchen.

Then you start thinking:

"Why is my life not like that?" "Why am I behind?"

Today, I want to talk about something very important. Pancakes. Yes. Pancakes.

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/381-are-pancakes-healthy-english-food-vocabulary/

I'm trying to eat more protein and fewer carbs these days. In English, we often say low-carb. That means we try to eat fewer carbohydrates, like sugar, bread, pasta, rice, or white flour.

But there is one little problem.

I love pancakes.

Maybe you understand me. You want to eat healthier, but then you think, "Oh, pancakes would be nice." And suddenly, your healthy plan is in danger.

So today, let's learn some useful English vocabulary about making a healthier pancake. Not a perfect pancake. Not a magic pancake. But a simple pancake with more protein and fewer carbs than a normal pancake.

Today, we're going to talk about something very common: being too busy.

Maybe you know this feeling. You wake up in the morning, and before you even get out of bed, your mind starts working.

"I have to answer emails. I have to work. I have to clean the house. I have to call someone. I have to study English. I have to exercise. And, yes, I also have to relax."

Read the full transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/380-are-you-too-busy/

Today, we're going to talk about two very common words in English: kind and nice.

Many students think they mean the same thing. And yes, sometimes they are similar. But there is a small difference.

A nice person is pleasant, polite, and friendly.

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/379-kind-or-nice-whats-the-difference/

In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to sound warmer in English.

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Because sometimes your English is correct, but it sounds a little cold.

Too direct. Too short. Too flat.

And that can change the whole feeling of a conversation.

The good news is simple:

You do not need advanced English to sound warmer.

You do not need difficult vocabulary.

In this episode, I'm going to show you how to keep talking in English.After that, we'll practice with a mini-story.

Many English learners have the same problem.

At the beginning, the conversation is fine. They answer one question. Maybe two.

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/377-how-to-keep-talking-in-english/

Happy Easter, everyone! 🐰🌸

A new episode of the Speak English Now Podcast is here:

Happy Easter 2026! Learn English with Easter Traditions, Food, and a Fun Mini-Story

In this episode, we talk about: 🥚 Easter traditions 🍖 popular Easter food in the US 🐇 the Easter Bunny 🎧 and a fun mini-story to help you practice speaking English

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/376-happy-easter-2026-learn-english-with-easter-traditions/

Today, we're going to talk about two systems of measurement that are used around the world: the Imperial system and the Metric system. These are important to know, especially if you plan to travel or communicate with people from different countries. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast