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Today, we are continuing our Assertiveness Series, and we'll focus on something very important: how to say "no" in English without feeling guilty.

Hi! I'm Georgiana, and I'm back with a new episode of the Speak English Now podcast—the podcast that helps you speak English fluently, with no grammar and no textbooks.

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Today, we're continuing the Assertiveness Series, and we'll talk about The Power of Eye Contact and Tone of Voice when speaking English.

These two things—eye contact and how you sound—are just as important as the words you say.

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The word "gaslighting" comes from a play called "Gas Light." written in 1938 by Patrick Hamilton.

In this play, a husband tries to make his wife think she is losing her mind. He does some tricky things, like secretly making the lights from gas lamps in their house dimmer, and then he tells her that she's just imagining these changes. This play later became a movie.

Nowadays, when we say "gaslighting," we mean when someone tries to make another person unsure about their own memory or feelings, similar to what the husband did to his wife in the story.

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/341-what-is-gaslighting-understanding-manipulation-and-its-effects/

Today, we are continuing our Assertiveness Series. We're going to talk about something very important: Standing Your Ground – Saying What You Mean Clearly.

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/340-stand-your-ground-being-assertive-in-english/

Today, we are starting a brand-new series on Assertiveness. Assertiveness is very important when you speak English because it helps you express your thoughts clearly and confidently. You don't feel shy, and you don't feel afraid.

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Today, we're going to explore something different. Something that might completely shift the way you think about learning English:

What if learning English isn't about replacing your identity... What if it's about creating a new version of yourself?

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Today, I want to talk about something that can change everything in your English journey:

You need a plan.

If you're learning on your own, having a simple, clear plan is what separates success from frustration.

And the best part?

I already offer you a complete method—and in my premium courses, I give you a step-by-step guide to follow. So, you're never lost. You know exactly what to do each day. Let me explain how it works and how you can create your own daily habit—even starting today.

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Today, we'll talk about a beautiful and heartwarming story: Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery. It's a book about imagination, friendship, and finding your place in the world.

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Happy Easter, everyone!

Today I'll talk about something more festive. I'll talk about Easter and how Americans celebrate this holiday. And with a fun mini-story, you'll improve your English fluency by answering many questions in English.

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/335-happy-easter-2025/

When we talk about houses together, we say town if it's small and city if it's bigger. But if those houses are organized in a somewhat chaotic way, you might hear about a slum or a shantytown.

If we focus on buildings in general, a group of them can form a residential complex. And if there are many homes in one place, we talk about a neighborhood or even a housing development.

Get the transcript here: Speakenglishpodcast.com/334-funny-group-names-collective-nouns-2/