In this episode, I talk about driving for the first time.In different cars, in different countries, and on the other side of the road.
At first, I was nervous. But things changed fast.
This is a story about trying something new, feeling scared, and doing it anyway.
You’ll hear simple vocabulary about cars, travel, and feelings, and grammar like “going to,” “want to,” and easy commands.
If you’ve ever felt nervous to try something new, this episode is for you.

🧠 Today We Learn:
Vocabulary: Driving & Vehicles, Places & Movement, Feelings, Adverbs
Grammar: Going to (for future plans), Imperatives (commands and instructions), Want to / Don’t want to.

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In this short story, I wake up too early in the middle of a hot night.
I feel too hot, drink some cold water, hear strange noises outside.
I try to relax before going back to bed.
This episode uses simple grammar and clear language for beginner learners.
A small moment, full of hot summer feelings.

🧠 Today We Learn:
Vocabulary: Feelings & Physical Sensations, Phrasal Verbs
Grammar: Present Simple to talk about daily actions, routines, and facts, Prepositions of Place to say where things or people are, Like / Don’t like + Verb-ing to talk about things you enjoy or don’t enjoy doing.

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In this episode, we spend a peaceful day at the beach - from the moment we get ready in the morning to the tired, happy feeling at the end of the day.
I talk about what it’s like to choose your swimsuit, smell the suncream, and travel with your friends or family.
We go into the cold sea, get covered in sand, and lie on the warm towel to rest. There are fish, jellyfish, soft waves, and even a quiet night-time storm.
This episode uses simple grammar and clear language for beginner learners.
We focus on there is / there are, can / can’t for ability and possibility, and intensifiers like very, really, and so to make your English more natural.
If you love the sound of the sea, the Sun, or just want to relax for a few minutes in English - this episode is for you.

🧠 Today We Learn:
Vocabulary: Places & Natural Features, Nature, Sensory Language, Everyday Actions & Movement, Thoughts & Feelings
Grammar: There is / There are, Can / Can’t for Possibility and Ability, Intensifiers (very, really, so).

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In this episode, I talk about the trip to work — the train, the bus, the car.
Every day, many people go to work or school. It’s the same trip again and again.
Sometimes it feels boring.
But if we look at the people around us, it becomes interesting.
I look at the people on the train.
I don’t know them, but I see them every day.
I think about their lives.
Who are they? Where are they going? What are they feeling?
We don’t speak, but we sit close together.
Maybe they look at me and think the same.

🧠 Today We Learn:
Vocabulary: Transport & Travel, Daily Life & Routine, Sounds & Actions
Grammar: Present simple vs. Present continuous, Intensifiers: really very so, There is / There are, Question words)

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In today’s episode, I talk about the feeling of “bittersweet” and what it means.
I share my own story - moving to Spain and starting a new adventure.
I talk about my friendships, my adventures, and being sad about people leaving.
In the end, I say to enjoy the moment and talk with the people you care about.
If you think about life’s sad and happy memories, this episode is for you.

🧠 Today We Learn:
Vocabulary: Emotions & feelings, Friendship & relationships, Life changes & experiences, Travel & adventure, Time & memory, Common phrases
Grammar: Conditionals (“if” something, “then” something), Infinitives with “to” (To express purpose, desire, etc.)

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In today’s episode, we talk about a true British dish - fish and chips.
I share my thoughts on why this dish is special in British culture.
We talk about the best ways to eat it, and how I feel about it personally.
This episode is about nostalgia, tradition, and enjoying food.
If you want to know why us Brits like fish and chips, this episode is for you.

🧠 Today We Learn:
Vocabulary: Food & Eating, Emotions & Memories, Expressions & Common Phrases
Grammar: Past habits with 'would' and 'used to' (e.g. "We used to get fish and chips after football.")

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In today’s episode, I tell a story about meeting two students I taught five years ago.
Back then, they were young kids, but now they are teenagers.
Seeing them made me think about the past and how much life changes.
I talk about old memories, how I have grown in five years, and what I have learned.
This story is about change, growth, and thinking about where we are in life.

🧠 Today We Learn:
Vocabulary:Time & Change, Growing Up & Life Experiences, Communications & Emotions, Phrasal Verbs & Actions
Grammar: Comparatives and superlatives - comparing things, or saying something is “the best”, Narrative tenses: present perfect and past perfect (describing what happened before another past event), “Used to + infinitive” to describe past habits

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Today’s episode is about happiness - what it means and where we find it.
We talk about money and experiences.
Personal happiness and sharing happiness with others.
Happiness as a “goal”.
I’ll also tell you what brings me happiness.
If you think about what happiness really is, this episode is for you.

🧠 Today We Learn:
Vocabulary: Feelings and why we feel them, Money, Success, Happiness, Positive feelings
Grammar: Comparatives and superlatives - comparing things, or saying something is “the best”, Conditionals - imaginary situations, or things that aren’t real

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