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English Anyway is a podcast for anyone who wants to speak English — without the pressure, without the rush.
From everyday conversations to ideas worth knowing, each episode gives you real English you can actually use.

Whether you're a beginner or just brushing up, you're in the right place. English, anyway you like it.

This podcast is also available on YouTube with visuals and illustrations
Link here www.youtube.com/@english.anyway

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#85
Monday · 3 min
EP85 - I Feel Tired Today 😴 | Slept Late, Busy Morning & Short Break | A1-A2
Benji feels tired today, and Lucy helps him talk about it slowly. In this short beginner English chat, practice simple sentences for tired days, busy mornings, short breaks, and feeling a little better. 🎧 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 😴 "I feel tired today." - say how you feel in one clear sentence 🌙 "I slept late last night." - give a simple reason ☀️ "I had a busy morning." - add one more everyday detail ☕ "I need a short break." - say what you need in a calm way Before you go, tell us in the comments: What helps you when you feel tired? Water, music, a walk, or a short break? No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#84
Saturday · 5 min
EP84 - The Music Is Too Loud 🎧 | Simple Opinion English | A1-A2
Benji is in a cafe, but the music is too loud for him. Today we practice simple opinion English so you can say what you think, give one small reason, and keep the conversation friendly. 🎧 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 🎵 "I do not really like it." - say your opinion more softly 🔊 "It is a little too loud for me." - give a clear personal reason 🤝 "I see it differently." - disagree in a calm, simple way 💬 "What do you think?" - invite the other person to answer Before you go, tell us in the comments: What is one thing you do not really like? Loud music, cold weather, or scary movies? No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#83
Thursday · 4 min
EP83 - What Did You Watch Last Night? 💬 | Shows, Videos & Movies | A1-A2
Benji watched a cooking show last night, and now he wants to talk about it slowly. In this beginner listening episode, practice simple English for shows, videos, opinions, and favorite parts. 🎧 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 🍳 "I watched a cooking show last night." - talk about something you watched recently 🙂 "It was funny, but a little slow." - give a simple, softer opinion 🥚 "My favorite part was when the chef dropped an egg." - add one clear detail 🔁 "Would you watch it again?" - ask an easy follow-up question Before you go, tell us in the comments: What did you watch recently? A movie, a show, a video, or a game? No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#82
September 22 · 5 min
EP82 - Can't Find Your Rideshare? 📍 | Pickup English | A1–A2
Benji's rideshare is nearby, but he cannot find the car. Today we learn simple English for pickup spots, entrances, waiting, and walking to the driver. 🚗 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 💬 "I don't see your car." - explain the pickup problem clearly and politely 📍 "I am by the main entrance." - say where you are with the useful word "by" 🚪 "Are you at the front entrance or the back entrance?" - ask about the pickup location ⏳ "Can you wait two minutes?" - make a polite request when you need more time 🚌 "I can pull over near the bus stop." - understand a common driver response No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#81
September 20 · 5 min
EP81 - Ask for Cough Medicine 🤧 | Sleepy, How Often & Food | A1–A2
Benji has a cough, and he needs help at the pharmacy. Today we learn simple English for asking about cough medicine, sleepiness, food, and how often to take it. 🤒 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 💬 "I have a cough." - explain the health problem with the little word "a" 💬 "Do you have anything for a cough?" - ask the pharmacist for something that can help 😴 "Does it make you sleepy?" - check if the medicine may affect work, study, or driving ⏰ "The label says one tablet every six hours." - understand label and schedule language 🍽️ "Can I take it with food?" - ask one safe, practical follow-up question Always follow the label or your pharmacist's instructions. This lesson teaches English for a pharmacy conversation, not medical advice. No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#80
September 18 · 5 min
EP80 - I Got the Wrong Food Order 🍔 | Receipt & Server Help | A1-A2
Benji gets the wrong sandwich at a restaurant and wants to fix it without sounding angry. Learn simple English for explaining the problem, asking the server to check, and waiting politely. 🍔 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 🍽️ "I think this is the wrong order." - say the problem softly 🥪 "I ordered chicken, but I got beef." - explain what happened 🧾 "Could you check my order?" - ask the server for help politely 😊 "No worries, I can wait." - respond kindly while the problem is fixed No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #restaurantenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#79
September 16 · 5 min
EP79 - Book a Haircut Appointment 💇 | Time, Price & Schedule English | A1-A2
Benji needs a haircut, but making the phone call feels stressful. Learn simple English for booking a haircut appointment, asking for a time, asking the price, and moving the appointment if needed. 💇 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 📞 "I would like to book a haircut." - start the phone call politely 🕒 "Do you have anything this afternoon?" - ask about available times 💵 "How much is it?" - ask the price naturally 📅 "Could I move it to tomorrow?" - change an appointment time No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #appointmentenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#78
September 14 · 5 min
EP78 - Return or Exchange? 👕 | Receipt, Size & Store English | A1-A2
Benji bought a shirt, but it is too small. Learn simple English for returning something, asking for a larger size, and talking about the receipt and tag. 🎧 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 👕 "I would like to return this." - start politely at the counter 📏 "It is too small for me." - explain the size problem 🔁 "Can I exchange it for a larger size?" - ask for another size 🧾 "Do I need the receipt?" - ask about store rules No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #storeenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#77
September 12 · 6 min
EP77 - I Can't Find My Package 📦 - What to Say When It Says Delivered | 5-Minute English | A1-A2
Benji's delivery app says his package was delivered, but nothing is by the door. Learn simple English for asking where a package was left and what to say if it went to the wrong door. 🎧 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 📦 "My package says delivered." - explain what the app says 🚪 "I checked by the door." - say where you already looked 🛎️ "Could you check where it was left?" - ask a guard or front desk worker for help 🏠 "It was delivered to the wrong door." - understand a common delivery problem No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #deliveryenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#76
September 10 · 5 min
EP76 - How to Turn the AC Up or Down ❄️ Too Cold, Warmer, Jacket English | A1-A2
Benji is in a room where the AC feels too strong. Learn simple English for saying you are cold and asking for a small change. Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: ❄️ Say The AC is too cold 🥶 Explain I am getting cold 🧥 Ask to make the room warmer or get your jacket 💬 Comment: What is worse for you - a room that is too cold or too hot? No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#75
September 8 · 5 min
EP75 - The Pipe Is Leaking 💧 How to Say Sink, Towel & Maintenance | A1-A2
Benji finds water on the kitchen floor, and the sink is leaking. Learn simple English you can use when a small home problem needs quick action. Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 💧 Say The sink is leaking 🧽 Ask for a towel and explain where the water is 🛠️ Say when you should call maintenance 💬 Comment: What home problem is most annoying - water, lights, or noise? No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#74
September 6 · 5 min
EP74 - I Don't Know How to Pay 💳 — Easy English at the Counter | A1-A2
Benji is at a cafe counter, but his English disappears when it is time to pay. Learn simple sentences for paying, asking about card payment, and getting a receipt. 💳 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 💳 Ask: Can I pay by card? 🧾 Ask: Do I pay here? ☕ Ask for a receipt 💬 Tell us: Do you usually pay by card, cash, or phone? No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#73
September 4 · 6 min
EP73 - Your Voice Is Breaking Up 🎧 — Online Call English for Beginners | A1-A2
人還沒踏入照顧前，對無常總是抽象。直到現實焦慮撲面而來，才被迫直面「存在與不存在」的重量。 🎧作家張曼娟：「照顧，是每個人必然會遇到的一段生命歷程」點擊👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9ktqtj —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Benji is on an online call, but the sound keeps stopping. Learn simple English you can use when you cannot hear someone clearly. 🎧 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 🎧 Say: I can't hear you clearly 📶 Understand: Your voice is breaking up 🔁 Ask: Can you say that again? 💬 Tell us: What is hard for you in online calls: sound, camera, or internet? No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#72
September 2 · 6 min
EP72 - My Head Hurts 🤕 — Headache English for Beginners | A1-A2
🎧作家黃大米：「你一輩子不是要得到他的道歉，你要得到他的愛。」完整收聽「先來一杯我們再聊」點擊連結👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9ktrdv 照顧人生無法預期何時來，感人故事、預備未來！讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Benji has a headache, but he can explain it in simple English. Learn how to say what hurts, ask for water, and say what you need. 🎧 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 🤕 Say I have a headache 💧 Ask for water in a natural way 🪑 Say I need to sit down 💬 Tell us what helps you feel better: water, rest, fresh air, or a quiet room No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#71
August 31 · 6 min
EP71 - Benji Forgot His Password 🔐 — Login English for Beginners | A1-A2
🎧民歌之母陶曉清：「摸到乳房硬塊，檢查確認乳癌，第一個想法是『啊，要死了』。」完整收聽「先來一杯我們再聊」點擊連結👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9kts3n 照顧人生無法預期何時來，感人故事、預備未來！讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Benji can't log in, and yes, the password link is already expired. In this slow English episode, learn simple sentences for a real account problem. 🎧 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 🔐 Say I can't log in clearly 🔑 Explain I forgot my password 📧 Talk about email links and expired links 💬 Tell us what you forget most often: your password, username, or keys No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#70
August 29 · 4 min
EP70 - Can I Leave My Bags? 🧳 — Hotel English for Beginners | Study English with Benji | A1–A2
Benji needs to check out of his hotel, but his train is not until tonight. He still has two bags with him. By the end of this episode, you will know exactly how to ask the hotel to keep your bags. 🎧 Best for: A1–A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 🧳 "Could I leave my bags here?" — ask the hotel to keep your bags 🏨 "I need to check out now" — explain the timing clearly 🏷️ "Do I need a luggage tag?" — understand what you need to pick them up later 🕒 "I will be back around three" — say when you will return 💬 Tell us in the comments: what time would you pick up your bags? Write one sentence about it. No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #hotelenglish #travelenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#69
August 27 · 5 min
EP69 - I Locked Myself Out 🔑 — Hotel English for Beginners | Study English with Benji | A1–A2
Benji walked out of his hotel room and heard the door click shut. His key card was still inside. By the end of this episode, you will know exactly what to say at the front desk. 🎧 Best for: A1–A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 🔑 "I locked myself out" — the first sentence to say at the front desk 🪪 "I left my key card in the room" — explain what happened clearly 🏨 "I am in room three oh five" — why native speakers say "oh" not "zero" 💳 "Could I get a new key card?" — ask for help politely 💬 Tell us in the comments: have you ever been locked out? Write one sentence about it. No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #hotelenglish #travelenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#68
August 25 · 6 min
EP68 - Benji Finds a Broken Elevator 🛗 - Learn English for Building Problems | A1-A2
Benji is waiting for the elevator, but the sign says out of service. Lucy helps him ask for help, find the stairs, and talk about the fifth floor in simple English. By the end, you can use clear beginner sentences when an elevator is not working. 🎧 Best for: A1-A2 learners (slow & clear) In this episode: 🛗 Read the sign: The elevator is out of service 🙋 Ask the front desk if the elevator is working ⬆️ Ask how to get upstairs 🪜 Talk about stairs and the fifth floor 💬 Tell us: Which floor do you usually need to go to? No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #studyenglishwithbenji #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish Powered by Firstory Hosting
#67
August 23 · 5 min
EP67 - No Food at Home? 🛒 Learn What to Say in English | A1-A2
You open the fridge, but there is almost nothing inside. Do you know how to say what you need to buy in English? In this beginner English lesson, Lucy and Benji practice simple sentences for talking about an empty fridge, missing food, and making a shopping list. This episode is under 6 minutes and spoken slowly and clearly — so you have time to listen, understand, and practice. 🎧 Best for: A1–A2 learners — absolute beginners welcome What you'll learn: 🧊 “The fridge is empty” — describe the problem clearly 🥛 “We are out of milk” — say what food or drink is missing 🛒 “I need to buy some groceries” — talk about what you need to buy 💬 Tell us one thing you need to buy this week Real conversations, slow and clear. No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish #englishspeakingpractice Powered by Firstory Hosting
#66
August 21 · 4 min
EP66 - Benji Spilled Water on His Desk 💧 | Easy English Story | A1-A2
Benji spills water on his desk, and his laptop is sitting too close to the mess. Do you know how to explain a small accident in English? In this beginner English lesson, Lucy and Benji practice simple sentences for saying what happened, asking for a paper towel, and moving important things away from water. This episode is under 5 minutes and spoken slowly and clearly — so you have time to listen, understand, and practice. 🎧 Best for: A1–A2 learners — absolute beginners welcome What you'll learn: 💧 “I spilled water on my desk” — explain the accident clearly 🧻 “Can you pass me a paper towel?” — ask for quick help 💻 “My laptop is near the water” — talk about something that could get wet 💬 Tell us one small accident you can say in English Real conversations, slow and clear. No pressure. No perfection. Just English, anyway. #englishanyway #englishforbeginners #slowenglish #dailyenglish #englishspeakingpractice Powered by Firstory Hosting

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