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Benji missed a small online meeting because he forgot to set a reminder. Learn simple English for calendar times, phone reminders, and saying sorry with one clear next step.
📘 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear)
In this episode:
⏰ "I forgot to set a reminder." - explain the problem clearly
📱 "My phone reminds me before the meeting." - talk about phone reminders
🕒 "The meeting is at three." - use "at" with clock time
📝 "I will check the notes now." - add a responsible next step after sorry
No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway.
What do you need a reminder for today? A meeting, a class, medicine, or a small task? Write one simple sentence in the comments.
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Listen to a simple 9-minute English story with Benji and Lucy. Benji plans a small birthday surprise, buys a cake, invites friends, and learns useful English for plans and backup ideas.
📘 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear)
In this episode:
🎂 "First, I will buy a cake." - talk about a future plan
🕖 "We are meeting at seven." - say an arranged time
🤫 "Please do not tell her. It is a surprise." - keep a birthday plan quiet
🎁 "That is my backup plan." - explain your second plan when something changes
No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway.
What is one small surprise, plan, or backup plan in your life? Write one simple sentence in the comments.
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Listen to a simple English story with Benji and Lucy. Benji brings the wrong notebook to class, asks for help, and learns how to explain a small mistake clearly.
🌱 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear)
In this episode:
📘 "I brought the wrong notebook." - explain a mistake in past tense
📝 "I meant to bring my English notebook." - say what your plan was
📷 "Can I take a photo of your notes?" - ask for help politely
🎒 "I will check my bag next time." - say your next plan
No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway.
Have you ever brought the wrong thing to school, work, or a trip? Write one simple sentence in the comments.
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Benji cleaned his email inbox and wants to talk about a small win. Practice simple English for feeling proud, saying what you finished, and sounding honest but not too big.
🌱 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear)
In this episode:
🌟 "I am proud of myself." - talk about your own small win
✅ "I finished it by myself." - say you did something without help
💪 "It was not easy, but I did it." - show effort in simple English
🪴 "This is a good start." - stay honest when more work remains
No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway.
What is one small thing you finished recently? Homework, cleaning, exercise, email, or something else? Write one sentence in the comments.
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Benji needs fresh air, but bugs are coming in through the open window. Learn simple English for a polite home request, giving a reason, and keeping the tone friendly.
🌱 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear)
In this episode:
🪟 "Could you close the window, please?" - make a polite request
🐜 "Bugs are coming in." - explain what is happening now
🌤️ "Maybe we can open it again later." - offer a soft next step
🔥 "It is getting a little warm in here." - understand the other person's reason
No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway.
What do you usually need to close at home? A window, a door, a curtain, or something else? Write one sentence in the comments.
#englishanyway #easyenglish #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish
Listen to a simple English story with Benji and Lucy. Benji takes care of a small plant, makes a mistake, and learns slow daily English for noticing a problem and trying again.
🌱 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear)
In this episode:
🌿 "The soil is very wet." - talk about a simple problem you can see
💧 "I watered it too much." - explain a small mistake in past tense
☀️ "It needs more light." - say what something needs
🙂 "One leaf looks better." - describe a small good change
No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway.
Question for you: Do you have a small plant at home?
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Benji bought a sketchbook, but his drawing looks strange. Learn simple English for trying something new, saying you are not good yet, and asking for one small repeat.
Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow and clear)
In this episode:
- "I am trying something new." - say you started a new activity
- "I am not very good yet." - sound honest but hopeful
- "It is hard, but it is fun." - give a simple opinion with contrast
- "Can you show me one more time?" - ask for a small repeat
Before you go, tell us in the comments: What is one new thing you are trying? Cooking, drawing, exercise, English, or something else? We would love to read your answer and cheer for you.
No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway.
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Benji has coffee, but he cannot find a free seat. Learn simple cafe English for asking before you sit down, checking if a seat is taken, and explaining that you are waiting for a friend.
Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow and clear)
In this episode:
- "Is this seat taken?" - ask if someone is using or saving a seat
- "Can I sit here?" - ask permission politely
- "I just need one seat." - explain your small request clearly
- "I can move my bag." - respond kindly when your bag is in the way
Before you go, tell us in the comments: Where do you usually need this sentence? In a cafe, on a bus, in a classroom, or somewhere else? We would love to read your answer and cheer for you.
No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway.
#englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #cafeenglish
Benji wants to make weekend plans, but he needs to say what time works better for him. In this 5-minute small talk lesson, practice simple English for choosing between morning and evening plans.
🎧 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear)
In this episode:
🌤️ "I prefer the morning." - say your choice clearly
😌 "It is better for me." - give a simple personal reason
🕕 "Evening is a little hard for me." - say a soft problem
👌 "Either is fine." - show you can accept two choices
Before you go, tell us in the comments: Do you like morning plans or evening plans better? We would love to read your answer and cheer for you.
No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway.
#englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #smalltalk
Lucy and Benji plan a day trip to the beach, pack their bags, take the train, and change their plans when the wind arrives. Follow one complete beginner-friendly travel conversation from morning to evening.
🎧 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear)
In this episode:
🎒 "Let us pack everything tonight." - prepare for a day trip
🌊 "Let us leave our bags somewhere safe." - talk about belongings at the beach
💨 "The weather changed, so we changed our plans." - explain why a plan became different
😊 "The day did not go as planned, but we still had fun." - reflect on a trip positively
What would you bring to the beach? Tell us in the comments. We would love to read your answer and cheer for you.
No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway.
#englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #englishlistening
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English Anyway is a podcast for anyone who wants to speak English — without the pressure, without the rush.
From everyday conversations to ideas worth knowing, each episode gives you real…