Are you learning English and feeling tired of old‑school textbook stuff? This short intro episode is for you.​

I’m a South African living in Moscow, and I’m also learning Russian. My biggest challenge is finding speaking practice that actually feels interesting, not just grammar drills and exercises. That experience is what sparked The English Experiment – a podcast where you learn through English by exploring real topics and questions, not by doing tests.​

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why traditional speaking practice often feels flat for adults
• The idea of learning through English, not just “learning English”
• How your curiosity and questions can shape future episodes
• Optional extras like transcripts and study packs, if you want a bit more structure​

If any of this sounds like your journey, stick around. This is The English Experiment with Chantelle. Let’s see where this goes.​

Tools I use:​

• Perplexity – research, ideas, planning: https://plex.it/referrals/R5ALDFB7
• Replit – website experiments and development: https://replit.com/refer/chanterblanch

Some of these are referral links, which means I may receive a small benefit if you sign up using them, at no extra cost to you.