Easy English Podcast: Learn English Through Listening

Oliver

Oliver's 'Easy English Podcast' is for all levels of learners of the English language. He helps you learn English by talking slowly and clearly about different topics. Increase your English vocabulary, improve your listening skills, speaking and pronunciation! If you are learning English - this is the podcast for you! A new episode every Monday.

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Monday · 19 min
Death of the Weekend: Why We Can’t Stop Working | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you find yourself checking work emails on Sunday afternoons? You aren't alone. In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we explore why technology destroyed the boundary between rest and labor. Discover how productivity guilt ruins your free time and learn 3 simple rules to help you disconnect, lower stress, and restore your energy!
July 27 · 18 min
Coffee Obsession: Are We Addicted to Caffeine or the Routine? | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you truly "need" that morning cup of coffee to function, or is your brain just addicted to the comfort of the routine? In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we look at the science of caffeine, tolerance, and anchor habits. Learn why waiting 90 minutes for your first cup can transform your energy and eliminate afternoon crashes!
July 20 · 17 min
Why You Feel Like Your English Is Getting Worse | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have you ever had a week where you suddenly hesitate constantly, forget basic words, and feel completely defeated? You aren't losing your fluency - this feeling is actually a psychological illusion. In this interactive episode of the Easy English Podcast, we look at why your awareness grows faster than your speaking skills and how your brain handles new information.
July 13 · 17 min
Crazy History of Football: How the World Cup Began | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ While the 2026 World Cup is heating up, discover the shocking true story of how the world’s biggest obsession actually started. Long before modern stadiums, football was a chaotic street game that kings tried to ban! In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we explore how a violent medieval game managed to evolve into the beautiful sport we love today.
July 7 · 17 min
The Charisma Myth: Can You Learn to Be Magnetic? | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Do you think you have to be a loud extrovert to be charming in English? That is a giant lie. In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we look at the science of charm & charisma. Discover why trying to dominate conversations actually pushes people away, and learn how to radiate warmth and genuine confidence instead.
June 29 · 16 min
The Death of Conversation: Why We’ve Forgotten How to Listen | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you truly listening during conversations, or are you just waiting for your turn to speak? In this interactive episode of the Easy English Podcast, we look at why modern life is making our communication superficial and how the "iPhone Effect" ruins our focus. Learn the 3-second rule to help you absorb information deeply and build real empathy in casual chats.
June 22 · 18 min
Why Can’t I Understand Fast English Speakers? | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You study grammar, you practice vocabulary, but real native speakers still sound like they are talking at double speed. In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we break down why fast English is just an illusion. Learn the simple tricks native speakers use to blend words together and skip certain sounds in casual conversation. Discover how to train your ears to catch the most important parts of a sentence without getting lost or feeling frustrated.
June 15 · 17 min
Stop Sounding Like a Textbook! (Master English Pitch) | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to know how to improve your English speaking skills instantly? Most intermediate learners focus entirely on vocabulary, but the real superpower is intonation. We dive into the nuances of spoken English and look at how the rise and fall of your voice changes everything. We share practical English speaking tips to help you sound more confident, expressive, and fluent without studying more grammar lists.
June 8 · 21 min
How to Stop Brain Fog - How Food Affects Your Brain | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Why does your English feel fluent one day and completely blocked the next? This episode breaks down the physical side of language learning. We look at how mild dehydration and processed foods create inflammation that temporarily blocks your vocabulary memory. Discover the top "brain-fuel fats" and slow-burning carbs that eliminate the afternoon cognitive slump. It's time to stop studying grammar lists and start fueling your mind for high-status communication.
June 1 · 20 min
Stop Scrolling, Start Learning: How to Fix Your Focus | English Language Learning
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Be honest: how many times have you unlocked your phone today? In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we look at how digital distraction is fragmenting our attention spans and ruining our language acquisition. Discover the science of "Attention Residue" and why passive scrolling only gives you a superficial understanding of the language. Learn how to reclaim your deep cognitive focus so you can learn fluent English faster and build better English speaking skills in 2026.
May 25 · 21 min
Stop Being "Busy" - The Secret to Slow Living | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Why is everyone in 2026 obsessed with being busy? In this episode, we challenge hustle culture and explore why rushing is actually the biggest obstacle to your English progress. We discuss the power of intentionality, how to unplug without feeling guilty, and why "Slow Living" is the ultimate status symbol for the modern professional. Learn to savor your life and speak with more gravitas by doing less.
May 18 · 20 min
Stop Saying "I Think" - How to Speak with Authority in English (Intermediate English Lesson)
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to know how to speak English confidently in any situation? Many intermediate learners use the phrase "I think" too often, which can make your English sound weak or hesitant. In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we explore advanced English vocabulary and high-status phrases to help you command gravitas and authority. We discuss the psychology of social certainty and provide practical alternatives to help you stop hedging your opinions. Improve your English speaking skills and learn how to assert your ideas with conviction in 2026.
May 11 · 22 min
Why You Should Stop Trying to Sound Like a Native English Speaker | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Trying to mimic a native accent is exhausting and unnecessary. In this episode, we break down why "Global English" is actually more efficient for international business and why your accent is a "feature," not a mistake. Learn the difference between imitation and intelligibility and find your true English voice.
May 4 · 18 min
What is Imposter Syndrome? Stop Waiting for Confidence | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ At the B2/C1 level, the biggest barrier isn't grammar- it’s the "Imposter Tax." Discover the psychological tricks to turn "I don't belong here" into a competitive advantage. We discuss the Spotlight Effect, how to prepare for high-stakes meetings, and why the "Outsider Advantage" makes you a better communicator.
April 27 · 21 min
Remote Work vs. Office - Which is better? Talking about Work Types in English | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are you struggling to find a balance between working from home and the office? You’re not alone. We explore the "Watercooler Effect" vs. "Deep Work" and why your boundaries are blurring. Learn the vocabulary of the modern workplace and how to protect your mental bandwidth in a hybrid world.
April 20 · 22 min
How to Think Directly in English (And Speak Faster!) | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Why does speaking English feel so exhausting? Because you’re building every sentence from scratch. Discover the "Chunking" secret that fluent speakers use to bypass grammar rules and the Internal Monologue trick to train your brain. Stop the mental lag and learn how to make English your "path of least resistance." It’s time to fire the middleman and start living in the language.
April 13 · 19 min
Does Your Personality Change in English? | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You aren't losing your culture; you're downloading a new operating system. We dive into the Personality Shift and why speaking English often feels like acting in a play. Learn how to bridge the gap between "Native You" and "English You" without losing your sense of humour.
April 6 · 23 min
Stop "Studying" English in 2026! Do This Instead | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It’s 2026, and traditional study plans are dead. If you’re spending hours watching Netflix or listening to podcasts but still feel "stuck," you’re caught in the Ghost Mode trap. In this episode, we break down the High-Signal Plan: a lifestyle-first approach to fluency that replaces boring repetition with high-value connection. No more willpower—just better systems.
March 30 · 20 min
Why You’re Tired (And It’s NOT the Language) | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have you ever stared at 40 types of milk and felt like crying? It’s called Decision Fatigue, and it’s the #1 reason international residents feel drained. We’re breaking down why "Manual Override" is killing your productivity and sharing the "Satisficing" strategy to help you reclaim your mental energy.
March 25 · 21 min
How to Make Real Friends in English | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can survive a business meeting, but can you survive a Friday night social gathering? If you feel isolated despite speaking good English, you are likely trapped in the "Acquaintance Loop." Learn why showing vulnerability is the secret to connection, how to use the "Pin Them Down" rule, and how to get native speakers to click with your true personality.