🚀 Episode Summary:
What is pop culture? Who are your favorite celebrities? In this fun and lively episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace and returning guest Coco dive into the world of fame, trends, and entertainment. Together, they define pop culture, reflect on what it means to be a celebrity today, and share some of their personal favorites — all while using real, natural English.

This is a perfect episode for English learners who want to practice vocabulary related to media, fame, and social trends while improving fluency through authentic conversation.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to:

• Talk about celebrities, fame, and pop culture in English

• Use common expressions for trends, media, and entertainment

• Share personal opinions in fluent and relatable ways

💬 Quote Shared in This Episode:
"It’s my job to keep up with pop culture and what the kids are into because you don’t want to sound like an old man trying to write for kids. I spend a lot of my time spying on them."
– R.L. Stine

📱 Connect with Coco:
Find Coco on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube → @unapologetically_coco

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👉 Who’s your favorite celebrity? Practice your English by describing why in a voice message or journal entry!

Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

🌍 About This Podcast:Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

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What does it mean to be non-binary? In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Coco returns to the podcast to share their personal story and help define this important identity. Grace and Coco explore gender identity, respectful language, and the power of being your true self — all through real, natural English conversation.

This is a powerful episode for English learners who want to build fluency while also deepening their understanding of identity, inclusion, and human connection.

Coco reminds us that one person’s experience does not speak for everyone, and that respectful conversation is key to learning.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to:

• Talk about identity and personal stories using inclusive, respectful English

• Understand the meaning of “non-binary” and related vocabulary

• Express curiosity and empathy through thoughtful conversation

  
  

💬 Quote Shared in This Episode:
"The things that make us different, those are our superpowers — every day when you walk out the door and put on your imaginary cape and go out there and conquer the world because the world would not be as beautiful as it is if we weren’t in it."
– Lena Waithe

📺 Watch More from Coco:
🎥 Coco’s YouTube Video on Being Non-Binary

📱 Connect with Coco:
Find Coco on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube → @unapologetically_coco

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👉 Have questions or comments? We’d love to hear from you — respectful dialogue is always welcome.

Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

🌍 About This Podcast:Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

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Have you read The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz? In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace welcomes back Kadi (previously featured in the Atomic Habits episode) to explore each of the Four Agreements and what they mean in real life. Together, they reflect on which agreements are the easiest and hardest to follow — and how to talk about personal growth in clear, natural English.

This is the perfect episode for English learners who want to expand their vocabulary around mindset, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence while practicing real conversation skills.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to:

• Talk about books, beliefs, and personal growth in fluent English

• Describe challenges and habits using thoughtful vocabulary

• Share opinions about mindset and behavior in natural conversation

💬 Quote from the Episode:
"Life is very simple and easy to understand but we complicate it with the beliefs and ideas that we create."
– Don Miguel Ruiz

📚 Want more from Kadi?
Check out her previous appearance discussing Atomic Habits — another great episode for English learners and self-improvement fans!

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👉 What about you? Which of the Four Agreements is the easiest — or hardest — for you to follow? Share with a friend and talk about it in English!

Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

🌍 About This Podcast:

Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

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Happy New Year! In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace is joined again by Erick to talk about New Year’s Eve traditions from around the world. They also explore what it means to set a New Year’s resolution, share personal goals, and discuss the English idiom “to turn over a new leaf.”

This is a great episode for English learners looking to talk about goals, personal growth, and holiday celebrations in natural, fluent English.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to:

• Talk about New Year’s Eve and holiday traditions in English

• Set and describe resolutions using fluent expressions

• Understand and use an idiom about personal change

💬 Idiom Highlight:
"To turn over a new leaf" – to change your behavior in a positive way
🗣️ Example: “She turned over a new leaf and began getting to work on time.”

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👉 Starting the year strong? Share this episode with a friend who’s also learning English or making a resolution!

Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

🌍 About This Podcast:Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

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Curious about sports culture in Australia? In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace chats with Bill about some of the most popular sports in Australia, including Rugby and AFL (Aussie Rules Football). Bill shares his personal favorites, explains unique sports slang like a “specky” and a “big hit,” and even teaches us two team chants filled with Aussie pride and tradition.

This is a fun and engaging episode for English learners who want to expand their vocabulary, explore global sports culture, and practice listening through real conversation and rhythm.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to:

• Talk about sports and competition in English

• Understand Australian slang and expressions in context

• Learn cultural chants and vocabulary through rhythm and repetition

  
  

🗣️ Vocabulary & Expressions in This Episode:

• Specky – a spectacular catch in AFL where a player leaps onto the back of another

• Big hit – a powerful tackle or collision in Rugby

• Premiership – the championship or final competition

• Try – a score in Rugby

🎵 Chants Featured in This Episode:
🎤 Chant 1: "Here Come the Tigers" – A team chant for the Balmain Tigers
🎤 Chant 2: "Cheer Cheer the Red and the White" – The official Sydney Swans theme song

These chants show how language, pride, and passion are woven into Australian sports culture.

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👉 Know someone who loves sports and language? Share this episode with them!

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🌍 About This Podcast:Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

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Happy Thanksgiving! In this special holiday episode of Speak English Confidently, Rae takes over as the host and interviews Grace about Thanksgiving traditions. You'll learn about the differences between how the holiday is celebrated in the United States and Canada, what dishes are most popular, and how this time of year brings people together.
It’s the perfect episode for English learners who want to build vocabulary for holidays, food, and cultural traditions — while practicing listening through real conversation.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to:

• Talk about holiday traditions and celebrations in English

• Describe food, gatherings, and seasonal activities

• Use conversation skills to express gratitude and cultural comparisons

🦃 Vocabulary You’ll Hear:

• Thanksgiving dinner

• Harvest

• Gratitude

• Stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie

• Fall/autumn seasonal terms

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👉 Know someone learning English? Share this episode to help them learn about Thanksgiving and holiday vocabulary!

🌍 About This PodcastSpeak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

🚀 Episode Summary:
Ready to improve your time management and your English at the same time? In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace and Alex share their very different approaches to staying organized and productive. You’ll learn vocabulary and expressions for talking about routines, priorities, and habits — plus a great idiom and a book recommendation to help you manage your time better!

This episode is perfect for English learners who want to talk about personal development, schedules, and everyday life in fluent, natural English.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to:

• Talk about time management strategies in English

• Use common expressions for productivity and routines

• Discuss habits, goals, and planning using fluent conversation skills

📚 Book Mentioned:
168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam

💬 Idiom Highlight:
"Once in a blue moon" – something that happens very rarely
🗣️ Example: “I see my family once in a blue moon because I live in California and they live in Iowa.”

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👉 Got a time management trick that works for you? Share it in English with a friend after listening!

Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

🌍 About This Podcast:Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

🚀 Episode Summary:
Are you resilient? In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace sits down with Coco to talk about what it means to cultivate resilience — especially when life gets hard. You’ll hear how Coco builds strength through mindset, daily habits, and self-expression, and you’ll learn powerful English vocabulary for talking about growth, perseverance, and confidence.

This episode is perfect for English learners who want to feel inspired while practicing real-world conversation skills.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to:

• Talk about personal growth and resilience in English

• Use vocabulary to describe overcoming challenges

• Express encouragement, mindset, and self-belief naturally

💬 Quote Reflection:
Can you think of someone who cultivates resilience daily?
🗣️ After listening, try describing that person in English — what makes them strong?

📱 Follow Coco:
Connect with Coco on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube → Linktree

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👉 Inspired by this episode? Share it with someone who’s working on becoming more resilient — in life or in language.

Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

🌍 About This Podcast:Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.
Coco's Quote:
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear in that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the World. There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won’t feel unsure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. As we let our own Light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” Marianne Williamson We also mention the different generation names in this episode.
More on those below: 
The Greatest Generation (GI Generation): Born 1901–1924.
The Silent Generation: Born 1928–1945.
Baby Boom Generation: Born 1946–1964.
Generation X: Born 1965–1980.
Millennial Generation or Generation Y: Born 1981–1996.
Generation Z or iGen: Born 1997–2010.
Generation Alpha: 2011-present 

🚀 Episode Summary:
Have you read Atomic Habits by James Clear? In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace and Kadi dive into key lessons from the book and share how those ideas have helped them build better routines and stay motivated. You'll learn how to talk about self-improvement, daily habits, and challenges in English — plus the meaning of terms like habit stacking and temptation bundling.

Perfect for English learners interested in personal development, goal-setting, and practical vocabulary to use in everyday conversations.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to:

• Talk about habits, goals, and personal growth in English

• Understand key terms from Atomic Habits like habit stacking and temptation bundling

• Express challenges and solutions using fluent, natural language

💬 Vocabulary & Concept Highlights:

• Habit stacking – building new habits by linking them to existing routines

• Temptation bundling – pairing something you want to do with something you should do

• Motivation, consistency, and routine – key terms to describe habit formation

💬 Quote from Kadi:
"Inch by inch, life’s a cinch.” – A reminder that small steps lead to big progress!

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👉 Found this episode helpful? Share it with a friend who loves self-improvement and learning English!

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🌍 About This Podcast:Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

🚀 Episode Summary:
Curious about the real story behind St. Patrick’s Day? In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace is joined by Sylvia from Ireland, who shares the origins of the holiday, how it’s celebrated in Ireland, and the cultural meaning behind the traditions. This is a great episode for English learners who want to explore Irish English, learn new idioms, and build vocabulary through real conversation.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to:

• Talk about holidays and cultural traditions in English

• Use Irish expressions and idioms in natural conversation

• Build your vocabulary while learning about Ireland

💬 Idiom Highlight:
"Screaming like a banshee" – to yell loudly, often in distress or strong emotion.
📚 Fun fact: “Banshee” comes from the Irish word bean sí (meaning “fairy woman”).

🗣️ Vocabulary in This Episode:

• Co-opt – to adopt or take over something for your own use

• Burst your bubble – to share news that disappoints someone

• Belron – an Irish company mentioned in context

• Banjo – a stringed instrument, often heard in Irish folk music

• “The craic” (pronounced "crack") – Irish slang for fun, good times, or lively conversation

• Guinness – a famous Irish beer associated with St. Patrick’s Day

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👉 Love cultural episodes? Share this one with a friend who's learning about holidays around the world!

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🌍 About This Podcast:Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.