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Hi! I'm back with a new episode. Today, we're going to talk about a very American celebration: the Fourth of July.

Today, you'll hear some new and challenging words.

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Today, we're going to talk about something very common: comparing yourself to others.

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Maybe you know this feeling.

You open social media, and suddenly everyone seems to have a better life than you.

One person is traveling. Another person has a perfect body. Another person has a beautiful house. Another person has a wonderful job. And another person is drinking coffee on a beach while you are answering emails in your kitchen.

Then you start thinking:

"Why is my life not like that?" "Why am I behind?"

Today, I want to talk about something very important. Pancakes. Yes. Pancakes.

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/381-are-pancakes-healthy-english-food-vocabulary/

I'm trying to eat more protein and fewer carbs these days. In English, we often say low-carb. That means we try to eat fewer carbohydrates, like sugar, bread, pasta, rice, or white flour.

But there is one little problem.

I love pancakes.

Maybe you understand me. You want to eat healthier, but then you think, "Oh, pancakes would be nice." And suddenly, your healthy plan is in danger.

So today, let's learn some useful English vocabulary about making a healthier pancake. Not a perfect pancake. Not a magic pancake. But a simple pancake with more protein and fewer carbs than a normal pancake.

Today, we're going to talk about something very common: being too busy.

Maybe you know this feeling. You wake up in the morning, and before you even get out of bed, your mind starts working.

"I have to answer emails. I have to work. I have to clean the house. I have to call someone. I have to study English. I have to exercise. And, yes, I also have to relax."

Read the full transcript on my website: speakenglishpodcast.com/380-are-you-too-busy

Today, we're going to talk about two very common words in English: kind and nice.

Many students think they mean the same thing. And yes, sometimes they are similar. But there is a small difference.

A nice person is pleasant, polite, and friendly.

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/379-kind-or-nice-whats-the-difference/

In today's episode, we're going to talk about how to sound warmer in English.

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Because sometimes your English is correct, but it sounds a little cold.

Too direct. Too short. Too flat.

And that can change the whole feeling of a conversation.

The good news is simple:

You do not need advanced English to sound warmer.

You do not need difficult vocabulary.

In this episode, I'm going to show you how to keep talking in English.After that, we'll practice with a mini-story.

Many English learners have the same problem.

At the beginning, the conversation is fine. They answer one question. Maybe two.

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/377-how-to-keep-talking-in-english/

Happy Easter, everyone! 🐰🌸

A new episode of the Speak English Now Podcast is here:

Happy Easter 2026! Learn English with Easter Traditions, Food, and a Fun Mini-Story

In this episode, we talk about: 🥚 Easter traditions 🍖 popular Easter food in the US 🐇 the Easter Bunny 🎧 and a fun mini-story to help you practice speaking English

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/376-happy-easter-2026-learn-english-with-easter-traditions/

Today, we're going to talk about two systems of measurement that are used around the world: the Imperial system and the Metric system. These are important to know, especially if you plan to travel or communicate with people from different countries. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast

How to choose English listening level?

Listening is powerful… but it must be comprehensible

You already know that I insist on one thing again and again: you need to listen a lot.You need to listen every day, and you need to repeat the same lessons many times, because repetition helps you consolidate:

• vocabulary
• grammar patterns
• pronunciation

…in a natural way.

But today I want to make something very clear, because some students misunderstand this idea:

✅ Listening is powerful only when the content is comprehensible.

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