In episode 9 of the Jason Series, you’ll learn how to use despite, although, and even though in a fun and interesting, along with useful phrasal verbs about work and teamwork. This story-based English lesson helps you practice grammar, vocabulary, and listening naturally — the way English is used in real life.

It's perfect for learners who want to become fluent through stories, not boring grammar textbooks.

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If you are studying English but you don’t see progress, the problem is not you — it’s not having system to follow.

In this episode, I break down a simple daily English routine you can follow in just 30–60 minutes a day to build real fluency through listening, vocabulary, and daily review.

You’ll learn:

• how to stop studying randomly

• how to build a daily English habit

• how to use a free worksheet to stay consistent

• how to make English practice easy and stress-free

📥 Download the free Daily English Practice Worksheet and follow the system step by step.

📘 Want structured lessons that follow this exact method? Get the 21 Short English Story Lessons (Beginner → Intermediate) with audio, text, vocabulary, and speaking practice.

Small daily practice leads to big results.

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Into the Wild is a powerful true story about freedom, independence, and the hidden dangers of isolation.

In this episode of The English Zone Podcast, you’ll explore the real-life journey of Christopher McCandless—a young man who left everything and everyone behind to live in nature.

What began as a dream of freedom slowly turned into fighting for survival caused by poor preparation, ignored advice, and isolation.

🎧 In this lesson, you will:

• Practice past tense storytelling

• Learn travel, survival, and lifestyle vocabulary

• Understand and use “should have” to talk about mistakes and regrets

• Answer comprehension questions and practice speaking with confidence

This episode is perfect for English learners who enjoy meaningful stories, deep reflection, and real-life lessons.

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• New lessons every week—don’t miss out!

Today's podcast episode is about choices.

Two types of decisions: good and bad and how they perfectly shape your future. It's super simple to understand, but most people ignore it. That's why they never achieve their goals.

In this episode, you will learn the simplest way to stop chasing your desires and start chasing end goals!!

Today’s episode is about building a simple system to learn English.

If you feel stuck, confused, or inconsistent, the problem may not be your English. Maybe the problem is that you don’t have a clear routine. In this episode, we talk about why studying randomly doesn’t work and how small daily habits can help you improve.

You don’t need more motivation.

You need a better system.

🎧 Listen to the episode and start changing how you practice English.

📄 You can download a free worksheet to help you build your own system and start today.

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In this episode of The English Zone Podcast, we explore Animal Farm by George Orwell — a short book written in simple English with one of the deepest messages ever written about power, control, propaganda, and freedom.

This is not just a book summary.

It’s a lesson about how power changes people, how language can be used to control the masses, and how easily we can be manipulated when we stop questioning information.

Through the story of the animals on Manor Farm, you’ll learn:

• How revolutions begin with hope — and how they can fail

• How leaders control information, history, and fear

• Why propaganda works when people stop thinking critically

• And why “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others” is one of the most powerful lines ever written

• The language is clear and simple

• The ideas are deep and thought-provoking

• You’ll build vocabulary, listening skills, and critical thinking

• You’ll learn how English is not just a language — it’s a tool for understanding the world

If you want to improve your English and strengthen your thinking, this episode is for you.

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Ted Talk Tuesday is back!!

Each month, we explore a new TED Talk about success, personal development, and ideas that inspire you to take action and grow.

This one is about habits.

In this episode, we break down a powerful TED Talk by Charles Duhigg in simple English and explore why willpower is not the real problem — and why habits control more of your daily life than you think.

You’ll start seeing how small routines, your phone, and your environment quietly shape your behavior… and how changing your system can change your results — especially with English learning.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or frustrated with your progress, this episode will make you change that.

Link to the Ted Talk is here.

In this powerful English lesson for advanced learners, you’ll listen to the true story of Aron Ralston, a mountain climber whose solo hike turned into a 127-hour fight for survival in the Utah desert.

Through this dramatic story, you will:

• Build advanced listening comprehension

• Learn high-impact vocabulary related to survival and risk

• Practice storytelling in past tenses

• Master “should have” to talk about regrets, mistakes, and better choices

• Improve speaking confidence with guided discussion questions

This lesson goes beyond English. It challenges you to think about responsibility, preparation, and how small decisions can lead to life-changing consequences.

Get the full lesson here.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?

In this episode, we explore Ikigai — the Japanese concept of living with purpose and balance — inspired by the book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García (and Francesc Miralles).

You’ll learn how Ikigai lives at the intersection of what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for — and why true fulfillment comes from balancing all four.

Through simple explanations and real-life reflections, this episode will help you think more clearly about your direction, strengths, and purpose — and how to build a life that feels meaningful, not just busy.

🎧 Listen, reflect, and take one small step closer to your Ikigai.

In this powerful ESL story lesson, you’ll follow Gary — a man stuck in bad habits, negativity, and regret — and learn how one decision helped him turn his entire life around. You’ll practice should’ve, would’ve, could’ve in real past situations and discover how to talk about regrets, missed opportunities, and making better decisions. This episode will help you improve your grammar, build confidence, and think about your own habits. Listen, speak, practice, repeat!