Speak English Now – Mini-Stories with Georgiana

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• Let's look at some bad strategies and attitudes that don't quite work in a conversation. I mean, like having awkward conversations.
• Next, you'll practice your fluency with a mini-story lesson—the best way to learn to speak English without translating mentally.

It doesn't get any better when you have to speak in a language you are learning. You have even fewer resources to express yourself.

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Today, I will share with you 9 of the most beautiful words in English. And with the point of view story, you will learn grammar only by listening.

In 2010, during a project to search for words in digitized books, researchers estimated a total of 1,000,000 words.

First, you need to take into account that they have included different forms of the same word. Also, many words are archaic since they are not used in modern English.

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Today, I'm gonna keep talking about William Shakespeare. Last week you learned some interesting facts about his life, so I will continue sharing some exciting facts about him.

What else do we know about Shakespeare?

Well, one thing is for sure. Shakespeare's life was anything but boring.

Did you know that we're probably spelling Shakespeare's name wrong?

We don't really know exactly how William Shakespeare wrote his name.

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Today, I'm going to talk about William Shakespeare and with a funny mini-story, you will practice your English speaking.

So, who was William Shakespeare, and why is he famous?

You know, I find it very hard to believe that you've never heard of William Shakespeare, but just in case I'll give you a brief introduction.

Although most people believe that William Shakespeare is the most celebrated British writer of all time, only a few know that he was also an actor.

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In today's episode, I will talk about an issue that is of great concern to language students. It is the much-feared plateau.

What is a plateau? A plateau happens when you stop your progress despite continuing to do "all the right things."

An interesting expression for this situation is: to hit a plateau.

For example:

"It seems I hit a plateau because I can't see any progress with my English, and I'm still studying really hard!"

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Today, I'll talk about the most famous band in the world. The Beatles! And you'll practice your speaking with a funny mini-story.

Have you ever listened to The Beatles? Actually, let me rephrase that. When was the first time you listened to a Beatles song?

The Beatles are probably the most popular band in the history of music. They are considered by many to be the best band on Earth. The band was undoubtedly the most successful, with global sales exceeding 1.1 billion records.

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In this episode, I'll recommend some of my favorite TV shows that will help you with your English. I'll give you some useful tips on how to use Netflix to improve your English. And later, you'll practice your English speaking with an exciting mini-story.

Netflix has changed the way we spend our free time. We spend a lot more time watching our favorite shows, so why not use all this time to speed up the way we learn English, too?

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Today, we'll talk about something festive. Have you noticed that in springtime you go to your local supermarket, and you see chocolate bunnies and colorful eggs everywhere?

Well, today I'll talk about Easter and how Americans celebrate this holiday.

And with a funny mini-story, you'll practice your speaking while learning new things about the Easter holiday.

What exactly are we celebrating at Easter? Each spring, people, all over the world, celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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As you know, there is currently a pandemic affecting us globally. And in the previous episode, I talked about the recommendations of the authorities.

Today, I want to make some personal suggestions on how to spend time during confinement. And with a fun mini-story, you can practice your spoken English.

You'll see. It's very effective. By answering many questions, you can practice and improve your speech, just like in a real conversation.

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• We will practice expressions and vocabulary related to the recommendations of health authorities on how to limit the spread of this global pandemic.
• We will also practice fluency with a new mini-story by using the term "should," among other structures.

As I'm sure you know, a global pandemic is affecting the health of many people and also our daily lives. I had planned to do another topic this week, but I think it's worth talking about this instead so that we can learn and practice relevant vocabulary.

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