Speak English Now – Mini-Stories with Georgiana

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Today is a special day because it's our seventh year together!!! This week, we have reached 300 episodes and more than 30 million downloads!

Thanks to all of you, we've created a huge family of learners from all around the world.

Let me recommend to you my most listened-to episodes:

#003 - The Importance Of Repeated Listening

#018 - Benefits of Listening in English when Exercising

#200 - Difficult words to Pronounce in English

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Today, we're diving into an exciting part of history called the Gold Rush. Ever thought about hunting for treasure? Lots of people did back then!

What was the Gold Rush?

During the Gold Rush people traveled to places where they thought they could find gold. For example, in 1849, many went to California because they had heard they could find gold there. This event is called the California Gold Rush.

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Today, we're going to talk about something that confuses many students: when to use "do" and when to use "make."

Let's start with "do." We use "do" when we talk about general tasks or activities that don't create something new. It's like saying you're doing something that's part of your routine. Let's hear some examples:

• Do homework: "After school, I always do my homework."
• Do the dishes: "In our house, we do the dishes right after dinner."

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Today, we will learn more internet words and practice speaking with a mini-story.

Online Forum:

An online forum is similar to a discussion group at the library. People gather on a website to discuss various topics, sharing their thoughts in posts and replies.

Podcast: Podcasts are like radio shows on the Internet. You can listen to them online or download them to your device.

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Today, we're talking about the Internet – something we use daily. Knowing internet words is super important whether you're checking websites, chatting with friends, or shopping online. You will learn different internet words to help you feel more comfortable online.

Website Navigation:

The Internet is like a vast library with countless books. Each website is a different book; to read them, you need to know how to navigate. Think of website navigation as finding your way around the library. You use a website's menus, links, and buttons to move from one page to another.

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Ever wondered if native English speakers make mistakes? Well, here's the truth: Native English speakers make mistakes, too! This can be comforting for English learners.

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Native speakers of any language make mistakes, just like learners do. This is a natural part of language use and communication.

Pronunciation Mistakes: It's common to mispronounce hard words. For example, some people say "Pacific" instead of "specific."

Spelling Mistakes: Even people who have spoken English from birth can spell words wrongly. It's like writing "definately" when it should be "definitely."

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Have you ever seen a huge mountain with presidents' faces? Today, we learn about Mount Rushmore. What's special about it? Let's find out!

Mount Rushmore is a giant and famous place in the United States. It's located in South Dakota, inside the Black Hills. On this big mountain are huge carvings of the faces of four American presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. These presidents are very important because they did great things for America.

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Learning English is exciting because we get to know how people actually speak. Today, we will look at a common phrase in the US: "Good for you!" It's a friendly way to talk, but there's more to learn about it.

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What Does "Good for you!" Mean?

When people say "Good for you!" they show they are glad for someone else. Imagine giving a friend a thumbs-up.

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Today, we will learn how Easter is celebrated in the United States and Australia. We will hear Tom and Sarah's conversation about their plans for Easter this year.

And with a point-of-view story, you will learn grammar in context without memorizing boring rules.

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Today, I will talk about practically the opposite: minimalism.

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A few years ago, this lifestyle became popular.

The concept of minimalism is about removing unnecessary things and focusing on what's important. Seems logical, right? Well... Sometimes, attempting to live a minimalist lifestyle can actually be more stressful than just accepting a little bit of clutter. Finally, it's about finding a balance that works for you.

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