Steve & Abby English

EP22 The Real Reason Your Spoken English Is Not Improving


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Do you struggle to improve your spoken English because you fear making mistakes? Level up your English listening and speak with confidence! Whether you're just starting or are an intermediate learner A2, B1, B2, we've designed this podcast to bridge the gap between textbooks and real-world English. Leverage our shadowing method - listen, pause, and repeat - to perfect your American accent and master the rhythm of natural speech.

With Steve & Abby English, you’ll master English the authentic way—through clear, friendly, and practical podcast-style conversations. We’ve stripped away the dry textbooks and boring lectures. Our focus is simple: real English you can use immediately in your daily life.
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In Episode 22 of the Steve & Abby English Podcast, we break down the mental blocks of language learning. You'll gain access to the vocabulary natives actually use, a deep-dive analysis of real conversations, and a results-driven shadowing session designed to erase your textbook accent.

⏱️ CHAPTERS:
0:00 INTRO - Welcome to the Steve & Abby English Podcast
3:01 THE REAL TALK 1 - Abby shares a messy knitting disaster
7:16 THE REAL TALK BREAKDOWN 1 - Useful phrases like hit a wall
10:24 THE REAL TALK 2 - Steve says soup instead of support
14:44 THE REAL TALK BREAKDOWN 2 - Why you should just own it
17:52 COMMON MISTAKES - Stop saying decompress myself after work
20:10 TEXTBOOK VS REAL LIFE - Sound natural when you mess up
22:02 THE SHADOWING PRACTICE - Pause and practice speaking out loud
23:11 STEVE & ABBY'S COMMENTS & THOUGHTS - Keep showing up to build skills

No matter your current level - from A1 to B2 - this session is designed to supercharge your English through practical shadowing while delivering actionable insights to upgrade your life. Stop just studying; start living in English.

🎧 How to Practice With This Video:

✔ Listen carefully to the full conversation
✔ Repeat useful phrases out loud for shadow practice
✔ Pause and practice speaking by yourself
✔ Write down key phrases and use them in real life

👉 Drop your English answer in the comments.

What simple English word do you always forget?

Example answers:

"I totally blanked on the word for lid today."
"I always forget the word for receipt."

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