Quiet English with Jacque

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Hello… and welcome to Quiet English with Jacque.

This podcast was formerly called English Your Second Language with Jacque.

If you have been listening before, I’m so glad you are still here.

And if you are new… welcome.

This is a place to relax… and listen to gentle, clear English.

Take a slow breath…

and let’s begin.

Quiet English with Jacque — Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments.

Enjoy slow English stories and English listening practice through timeless literature, peaceful stories, and thoughtful narration.

New episodes weekly.

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Quiet English with Jacque was formerly known as English Your Second Language with Jacque  

Season Title: Relaxing English Stories for Peaceful Listening

In this special season with Jacque, you are invited to slow down and relax while listening to gentle, meaningful English stories.

These episodes are designed to help you improve your English naturally through calm, clear storytelling. Each story is read at a comfortable pace, allowing you to listen without stress or pressure.

These peaceful moments will help you build confidence, improve your listening skills, and enjoy the beauty of English in a quiet and comforting way.

This season is perfect for listening in the morning, before sleep, or anytime you need calm, clarity, and encouragement.

Take a breath, relax, and let English come to you naturally.

Quiet English with Jacque — Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments.

Enjoy slow English stories and English listening practice through timeless literature, peaceful stories, and thoughtful narration.

New episodes weekly.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share Quiet English with Jacque. I’d love to hear from you—tell me where you’re listening from or send me a story suggestion.

Thank you for listening.

Be still. Be safe. And keep listening. God bless.

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Let’s talk about When Winter Feels Long. It’s ENGLISH YOUR SECOND LANGUAGE with Jacque. Jacque slowly and gently reviews the feelings you may experience if you live in a cold climate like she does. Practice your listening and speaking English skills here with Jacque (Jackie).

Quiet English with Jacque — Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments.

Enjoy slow English stories and English listening practice through timeless literature, peaceful stories, and thoughtful narration.

New episodes weekly.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share Quiet English with Jacque. I’d love to hear from you—tell me where you’re listening from or send me a story suggestion.

Thank you for listening.

Be still. Be safe. And keep listening. God bless.

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ENGLISH YOUR SECOND LANGUAGE presents Valentine’s Day. What is Valentine’s Day? Why is it celebrated? When did it start? Who is Valentine? Where is it celebrated? How is it Celebrated?

All this and more as we practice English. Slowly, carefully, and kindly. 

Welcome.

Quiet English with Jacque — Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments.

Enjoy slow English stories and English listening practice through timeless literature, peaceful stories, and thoughtful narration.

New episodes weekly.

📧 [email protected]

🌐 JacqueEddyVoice.com

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share Quiet English with Jacque. I’d love to hear from you—tell me where you’re listening from or send me a story suggestion.

Thank you for listening.

Be still. Be safe. And keep listening. God bless.

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What if the secret to beating those January blues isn't forcing yourself back into high gear, but taking intentional small steps instead?

English Your Second Language with Jacque welcomes English learners worldwide to explore the post-holiday transition, sharing practical vocabulary for putting away Christmas decorations (think "take down" and "tidy up"). She tackles the very real phenomenon of post-holiday blues—that low mood many experience after celebrations end—with advice like maintaining brightness and practicing gratitude. (Because sometimes we all need that reminder.)

With Michigan's winter bringing only 25-35 percent sunshine from January through February, Jacque emphasizes celebrating efforts over perfection. She guides pronunciation practice, covers future tense forms, and reminds us that progress isn't linear—small steps do create meaningful change, even during winter's gray days.

Ready to ease back into routines with confidence? Jacque’s practical strategies make the new year promising, one micro goal at a time. Her heartfelt closing extends special prayers to listeners in “Iran”.

Quiet English with Jacque — Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments.

Enjoy slow English stories and English listening practice through timeless literature, peaceful stories, and thoughtful narration.

New episodes weekly.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share Quiet English with Jacque. I’d love to hear from you—tell me where you’re listening from or send me a story suggestion.

Thank you for listening.

Be still. Be safe. And keep listening. God bless.

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Have you ever wondered how Americans actually celebrate New Year's Eve at home? Jacque pulls back the curtain on her family's cozy celebration in Grand Rapids, Michigan, complete with chili, hot chocolate, and board games. She walks through essential winter vocabulary like lake effect snow, wind chill, and black ice (terms that can literally keep you safe during Michigan winters). 


Throughout the episode, Jacque encourages listeners to practice speaking aloud, because repetition is how language learning actually happens. She assigns homework: write and recite three personalized sentences daily for one week. Her message is clear—approaching the new year with faith and hope means taking small, consistent steps rather than making dramatic promises you won't keep.

Ready to practice your English while learning about winter traditions? Tune in and join Jacque’s countdown to the new year.

Quiet English with Jacque — Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments.

Enjoy slow English stories and English listening practice through timeless literature, peaceful stories, and thoughtful narration.

New episodes weekly.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share Quiet English with Jacque. I’d love to hear from you—tell me where you’re listening from or send me a story suggestion.

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Be still. Be safe. And keep listening. God bless.

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Beyond the twinkling lights and wrapped packages, Christmas holds a profound spiritual meaning that many overlook. Jacque unpacks the heart of this beloved holiday, revealing why Christians celebrate December 25th as more than just another day on the calendar.

Tune in to discover how embracing Christmas's deeper invitation can transform your holiday experience beyond the commercial noise.

Quiet English with Jacque — Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments.

Enjoy slow English stories and English listening practice through timeless literature, peaceful stories, and thoughtful narration.

New episodes weekly.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share Quiet English with Jacque. I’d love to hear from you—tell me where you’re listening from or send me a story suggestion.

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Jacque, host of English Your Second Language, invites listeners on a descriptive journey through December in Michigan. She paints a vivid picture of the season's frigid temperatures, often dropping to twenty degrees Fahrenheit or below, accompanied by gentle or heavy snowfall that blankets everything in white. Jacque explains the necessity of winter attire like coats, mittens, and scarves, describing getting dressed as preparing for an adventure. She shares how December transforms her home into a festive space with Christmas lights, decorations, and warm comfort foods like soup and stew. Jackie emphasizes the season's spirit of giving through gift-buying and sending Christmas cards, a cherished tradition that maintains personal connections. Throughout the episode, she teaches new vocabulary words to enhance listeners' English skills. Jacque’s English lesson focuses on winter and Christmas vocabulary in Michigan. She introduces essential seasonal terms including winter clothing items like coats, boots, gloves, scarves, and mittens, along with holiday-related words such as decorations, ornaments, gifts, and Christmas cards. Through practical sentence examples, Jacque teaches how to use these words in everyday contexts, emphasizing the sensory experiences of winter, such as the crunching sound of snow and the cozy feeling of warm homes. She concludes by reflecting on December in Michigan as a beautiful, peaceful season filled with joy and meaning, encouraging listeners to practice their pronunciation and share the episode with others.

Quiet English with Jacque — Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments.

Enjoy slow English stories and English listening practice through timeless literature, peaceful stories, and thoughtful narration.

New episodes weekly.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share Quiet English with Jacque. I’d love to hear from you—tell me where you’re listening from or send me a story suggestion.

Thank you for listening.

Be still. Be safe. And keep listening. God bless.

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Jacque presents a podcast on Commas with a US Thanksgiving theme. Join her as she looks at 2 very important rules for using commas (,) from that little grammar book, Elements of Style. 

Quiet English with Jacque — Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments.

Enjoy slow English stories and English listening practice through timeless literature, peaceful stories, and thoughtful narration.

New episodes weekly.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share Quiet English with Jacque. I’d love to hear from you—tell me where you’re listening from or send me a story suggestion.

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Be still. Be safe. And keep listening. God bless.

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Jacque hosts a podcast dedicated to teaching clear English, and today she focuses on Rule 1 from "The Elements of Style" by William Strunk Jr., which addresses forming possessive singular nouns by adding an apostrophe and the letter S. She explains that this rule is crucial for professional, correct, and understandable writing, using examples like "the girl's book" and "the dog's tail" to demonstrate how possession clarifies meaning. Jacque emphasizes that the apostrophe S rule applies to people's names, animals, organizations, and places, ensuring clarity in both written and spoken English. In this grammar lesson, the instructor teaches listeners how to form possessive nouns by adding an apostrophe and the letter S to singular nouns. Through interactive practice and a relatable story about visiting a friend named Anna, the speaker demonstrates possessives in context, such as "Anna's dog" and "grandmother's recipe." The instructor emphasizes that possessives apply to people, animals, places, and things, and that this grammatical structure helps express ownership while making writing clear and professional. The lesson concludes with homework suggestions to practice writing and speaking five sentences using singular possessive nouns.

Quiet English with Jacque — Slow English. Timeless Stories. Quiet Moments.

Enjoy slow English stories and English listening practice through timeless literature, peaceful stories, and thoughtful narration.

New episodes weekly.

📧 [email protected]

🌐 JacqueEddyVoice.com

If you enjoyed this episode, please follow and share Quiet English with Jacque. I’d love to hear from you—tell me where you’re listening from or send me a story suggestion.

Thank you for listening.

Be still. Be safe. And keep listening. God bless.