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Everyday English Academy

Welcome to Everyday English Academy, the place where learning English becomes simple, fun, and part of your daily routine! 🎧✨
We help beginners build confidence through short, clear lessons focused on real-life English.

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• Useful everyday phrases
• Basic grammar explained the easy way
• Pronunciation tips
• Common vocabulary for real situations

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Monday · 26 min
Why We Keep Things We Never Use | English Learning Podcast
Why We Keep Things We Never Use | English Learning Podcast | Everyday English Academy Practise talking in English about the things you keep but never use, from empty boxes to spare shirt buttons. Join Sarah and Mike for a slow, easy conversation about clutter and memories, and learn how to explain what you want to keep when sorting things at home. Do you have a drawer full of things you keep just in case? You'll practise describing odds and ends, explaining how boxes take up space, talking about sentimental gifts, and finding ways to meet in the middle when sharing storage space. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to improve their everyday vocabulary and speak more confidently about clutter, personal belongings, and reasons for keeping things. 💡 Tip: Describe one crowded drawer aloud using three expressions you hear in today's conversation. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:36 Talk About Unused Things in English 5:54 Everyday Words for Clutter and Storage 13:35 Describing Sentimental Things in English 18:13 Talking About Decluttering Your Home 21:40 Speaking Practice 22:17 Vocabulary Review and Everyday Use 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • clutter: too many things lying around • declutter: remove things you don't need • pile up: gather in larger amounts • odds and ends: small things of different kinds • overflowing: so full things come out • hold on to: keep instead of giving away • just in case: to prepare for possible needs • spare: extra and ready if needed • hoard: collect and keep too much • toss: throw something away • sentimental: special because of personal memories • attic: room directly under the roof 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Describing A Crowded Drawer • Keeping Things Just In Case • Talking About Sentimental Gifts • Explaining What Takes Up Space • Decluttering Your Home In English • Sharing Storage Space • English shadowing practice • English listening practice • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy helps English learners build listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations with Sarah and Mike about familiar situations like sorting a crowded cupboard. Get comfortable and learn along with Sarah and Mike as they talk about crowded cupboards and special memories. Keep practising by describing one crowded drawer aloud using three expressions from today's conversation. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week. #Decluttering #SentimentalThings #EverydayEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #B1English #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
Saturday · 22 min
Would You Rather Have More Time or More Money | Easy English Conversation
Practice talking in English about choosing between more free time and more money. Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss rushed dinners, a broken washing machine, and working on a Saturday. Their slow, easy conversation helps you explain everyday choices about work, spending, and rest. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to improve their everyday speaking and vocabulary for discussing time, money, and the choices that matter to them. 💡 Tip: Explain a trade-off involving time or money using “although,” including whether it was worth it. 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • time-poor: having very little free time • cash-strapped: having very little money • trade-off: losing something to gain something else • time flies: time passes surprisingly quickly • running on empty: continuing with almost no energy • downtime: time to rest without working • rush hour: busiest time for traveling to work • overtime: extra hours worked beyond normal hours • cost a fortune: be very expensive • a rainy day: a future time of financial trouble • cut corners: skip steps and reduce quality • outsource: pay outsiders to do work • convenience: ease that saves time or effort • necessity: something you truly need 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Choosing More Time Or More Money • Describing A Time-Poor Week • Talking About Overtime • Explaining Trade-Offs With Although • Paying For Help At Home • Saying Whether It Was Worth It • English speaking practice • Daily English conversation • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy helps English learners build listening, speaking, vocabulary, and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations with Sarah and Mike about choices like these. Take a little downtime, get comfortable, and learn along with Sarah and Mike. Keep practising along by explaining one time or money choice you have made using “although.” 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week. #TimeAndMoney #WorkLifeBalance #EnglishConversation #B1English #EnglishVocabulary #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
Thursday · 19 min
Improve Your English While You Cook | 20 Minutes of Real English (B1–B2)
Improve Your English While You Cook | 40 Minutes of Real English (B1, B2) | Everyday English Academy Learn how to talk about cooking mistakes and preparing dinner in English with Sarah and Mike. From Mike's smoking toast to a stew with whole garlic cloves, their slow, easy conversation helps you describe what happens in your own kitchen and talk with someone while you cook. Do you know what to say in English when dinner goes wrong? You'll practise explaining why toast burned, checking what's missing from the pantry, talking about how to dice and mince ingredients, describing stale bread and ripe fruit, and saying "fair point" when a cooking partner offers advice. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to improve everyday speaking and cooking vocabulary so they can discuss recipes, ingredients, and kitchen mistakes. 💡 Tip: Describe one cooking mistake aloud using two new words while you prepare your next meal. 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • dice: cut into small, even cubes • mince: cut into very tiny pieces • grate: rub food into small shreds • mash: crush soft food until smooth • simmer: cook gently just below boiling • defrost: allow frozen food to thaw • stove: appliance for cooking food with heat • pantry: place for storing dry food • tender: soft and easy to chew • savory: rich in flavor, not sweet • stale: no longer fresh to eat • ripe: fully developed and ready to eat • in season: available fresh at its usual time • substitute: use one thing instead of another 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Talking About Cooking Mistakes • Checking Pantry Ingredients • Dicing And Mincing Food • Describing Ripe And Stale Food • Talking About Missing Ingredients • Describing A Tender, Savory Stew • English speaking practice • Daily English conversation • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy helps English learners build listening, speaking, vocabulary, and confidence through Sarah and Mike's slow, easy everyday conversations, including the little things that go wrong at dinner. Get comfortable and learn along with Sarah and Mike as they talk through a few kitchen surprises. Keep practising by describing one cooking mistake aloud with two new words while you prepare your next meal. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week. #CookingEnglish #KitchenVocabulary #EnglishForCooking #FoodVocabulary #B1English #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
September 15 · 23 min
Talking About September in English | Easy English Podcast
Practise talking about September plans and changing weather in English with Sarah and Mike. Their slow, easy conversation helps you compare activities, talk about what to wear, and arrange a day out without filling every evening on your calendar. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to improve everyday speaking, learn seasonal vocabulary, and respond politely to invitations while making September plans. 💡 Tip: Practise declining Mike's September invitation by suggesting another day: “Would Saturday work instead? 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • transition: change from one stage to another • hemisphere: half of Earth • layers: clothes worn over other clothes • brighten up: become lighter or sunnier • overlap: happen partly at the same time • venue: place where an event happens • variation: differences or changes in something • fluctuate: go up and down • scattered showers: brief rain in different places • insulated: made to slow heat passing through • obligation: something you have to do 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Talking About September In English • Suggesting Another Day To Meet • Comparing Community Class Schedules • Dressing In Layers • Describing Changeable Weather • Keeping An Evening Free • Planning A Public Garden Visit • Daily English conversation • English shadowing practice • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy helps English learners build listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations with Sarah and Mike, from choosing a class to planning a Saturday walk. Make yourself comfortable and learn along as Sarah and Mike work out their September plans. Keep practising along by suggesting a different day for Mike's invitation. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week. #SeptemberEnglish #SeasonalVocabulary #MakingPlansInEnglish #PoliteInvitations #WeatherVocabulary #B1English #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
September 13 · 22 min
Why You Struggle to Find Words in English (And How to Fix It) | Easy English Podcast
Practise explaining what you mean in English when you cannot remember the right word. Sarah and Mike talk through choosing dinner, asking for a replacement screw at a hardware store, and finding words when your mind goes blank. Their slow conversation helps you keep talking and ask for time to think. Do you know what you want to say, but the English words will not come? You'll practise asking for a thinking pause, describing a kitchen tool by what it does, checking meaning with "Do you mean", correcting a number, and explaining which table you would prefer at a restaurant. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to keep everyday conversations going, explain forgotten words, and feel more comfortable taking time to answer. 💡 Tip: During one pause, describe a forgotten word by saying what the thing does. 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • second-guess: doubt your earlier choice • draw a blank: be unable to remember • mental block: trouble thinking or remembering • retrieve: get something back • convey: communicate an idea • precise: exact and clear • indicate: show or point out • interfere with: make something harder • sufficient: enough for your needs • alternative: another choice 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Explaining Forgotten Words In English • Asking For Time To Think • Describing What A Tool Does • Checking What Someone Means • Correcting Numbers And Times • Asking For A Quiet Restaurant Table • English shadowing practice • English listening practice • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy helps English learners build listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations with Sarah and Mike, including those moments when the words need a little time. Get comfortable and learn along with Sarah and Mike, with time to think before you speak. Keep practising along, and during one pause, describe a forgotten word by saying what the thing does. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week and more chances to try your English. #ThinkingInEnglish #ForgottenWords #EnglishSpeaking #EverydayEnglish #B1English #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
September 11 · 33 min
Can You Learn English by Overhearing? | Easy English Listening Practice
Learn English the easy, relaxing way with Sarah and Mike. Slow, clear conversation for B1 learners, so you can follow every word and pick up natural, everyday English as you listen. Want to understand real English without feeling lost? In this episode you'll practise listening, learn new words in context, and hear how the phrases are actually used in everyday conversation. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to improve their listening, speaking, and everyday vocabulary. 💡 Tip: Write down one whole sentence you hear a real person say, then say it aloud twice. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Dialogue + Practice 0:33 Warm-up 0:52 Key Vocabulary 1:02 Dialogue + Practice 29:21 Review 32:54 Wrap-up 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • reschedule: move something to a different day or time • overhear: hear something that was not said to you • warped: bent out of its flat shape • illegible: impossible to read • wriggle out of: politely escape something you agreed to do • hoard: keep collecting and never use it • versatile: useful in many different situations • salvage: save what is left after damage • compile: gather separate pieces into one list • discreet: so careful that nobody notices • intrusive: going into someone's private space • stilted: correct but stiff, not natural • obscure: so specific that almost nobody needs it • abrupt: short and flat, with nothing soft around it • cut someone off: stop someone while they are still speaking 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Daily English conversation • English shadowing practice • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy helps English learners improve listening, speaking, vocabulary, and confidence through slow, easy, everyday English conversations with Sarah and Mike. Listen, learn, and speak with us. Your English grows every time you use it. 🔔 Subscribe for a new slow-English episode every week. #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
September 9 · 26 min
Tell Me About Yourself - Your First Job Interview | Easy English Podcast
Sarah and Mike sit down with a very real interview scene this week: a nineteen year old walking into a small neighborhood bakery for her first job interview, and the question that trips up almost every English learner, "tell me about yourself." This slow, easy English conversation is for anyone preparing for a real interview and wanting to answer that question without freezing up or rambling. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to practise real interview English, structure a clear "tell me about yourself" answer, and sound calm and natural instead of rehearsed. 💡 Tip: Record your one-minute answer on your phone tonight, then listen once and cut anything off-topic. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:52 Talk About Your First Job Interview 1:06 Summarizing Yourself Briefly and Relevantly 6:09 Avoiding Common Mistakes About Job Applicants 12:42 Building a Strong Answer with Transferable Skills 19:19 Speaking Practice: Interview Sentences 22:07 Vocabulary Review and Next Episode 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • sum up: say the main point in a few words • tailor: change something so it fits one situation • relevant: connected to the subject and useful • elaborate: say more about something • concise: short and clear, with nothing extra • beat around the bush: talk a lot and avoid the point • off-topic: not about the subject • wing it: do something with no preparation • boast: talk proudly about how great you are • enthusiastic: showing that you really want something • transferable skills: skills you can use in any job • household: everyone who lives in your home • applicant: a person asking for a job • recruiter: a person whose job is hiring people • get your foot in the door: get your first small chance 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Tell Me About Yourself Answer • Job Interview English Practice • How To Sum Up Your Story • Staying On Topic In Interviews • Talking About Transferable Skills • Sounding Enthusiastic Not Boastful • First Job Interview Vocabulary • Small Talk Before An Interview • English speaking practice • Daily English conversation Everyday English Academy is the channel where Sarah and Mike turn everyday moments, like a nervous first job interview, into slow, clear conversations that build your listening, speaking, vocabulary, and confidence in English. Get comfortable, listen slowly, and try building your own one minute answer along with Sarah and Mike. Practise saying your own answer out loud as you listen along, it makes a real difference. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new slow English conversation every week. #JobInterviewEnglish #TellMeAboutYourself #EnglishForInterviews #EverydayEnglish #B1English #InterviewVocabulary #SpeakingPractice #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
September 7 · 27 min
Listen, Pause, Predict - Train Your Brain to Think in English (B1–B2)
Pausing a video before the speaker finishes might sound strange, but it is one of the best ways to train your brain to think in English. Sarah and Mike sit down for a slow, easy conversation about the listen, pause, predict method: stopping a video, saying your guess out loud, then pressing play to check. If you have ever watched a fast bike repair video or nodded politely at someone while understanding almost nothing, this daily English conversation is for you. Do you understand English when you read it, but freeze when someone speaks quickly? In this friendly English podcast episode you'll practise guessing what comes next after a joining phrase like "the thing is", say "spot on" and "close enough" when your guess is nearly right, talk about a hunch you had, buy yourself time with "I'll get back to you" and "let me sleep on it", and learn what to do when something is way over your head so you can let it wash over you instead of panicking. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to follow fast speech more comfortably, build everyday vocabulary for guessing and reacting, and feel braver about speaking out loud when they are not completely sure. 💡 Tip: Pause after a joining phrase like "the thing is" and say your guess aloud. 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • spot on: exactly right • hunch: a feeling that something is true, with no proof • lose your train of thought: forget what you were saying halfway through • instantly: immediately, with no waiting • reinforce: make something stronger in your memory • paraphrase: say the same thing in different words • correspond: match something exactly • equivalent: equal in meaning or value • tentatively: in an unsure, careful way • supplement: an extra thing you add to help • substitute: something used instead of the real thing 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Listen Pause And Predict • Guessing What Comes Next • Joining Phrases In English • Reacting With Spot On • Talking About A Hunch • Polite Ways To Delay An Answer • Understanding Fast Speech • English shadowing practice • English listening practice • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy is where Sarah and Mike talk slowly and simply about everyday life, so English learners can grow their listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence one relaxed conversation at a time. Get comfortable, press play, and pause whenever you feel like guessing along with us. Keep pausing, keep guessing out loud, and let your ear catch up at its own speed. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new slow English conversation every week. #EnglishListening #ThinkInEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #SlowEnglish #B1English #EnglishConversation #LearnEnglish #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
September 5 · 37 min
Improve Your English While You Walk | English Podcast for Beginners | A2–B1
Improve Your English While You Walk | 45 Minutes, No Screen Needed (A2, B1) | Everyday English Academy Grab your shoes and step outside, because this one is made for walking. Sarah and Mike talk slowly about describing the street around you in English, the wet sidewalk, the bare tree by the mailbox, the scaffolding on a building being fixed, so you can practise saying real sentences out loud while you move. It is a daily English conversation you can listen to on the way to work, to the shop, or just around your own block. Do you ever run out of words when you try to talk about the ordinary things you see every day? Walking along with Sarah and Mike, you will practise describing an overgrown hedge and an uneven paving stone, naming things like a pothole, a laundromat and scaffolding, talking about cold wind and why you shiver, and using natural phrases like "watch your step", "it turns out" and "without fail" in your own true sentences. This episode is perfect for A2 English learners who want to build everyday street vocabulary and feel braver about speaking full sentences out loud while they walk. 💡 Tip: Pick one thing you pass every day and say one true sentence about it aloud. 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • sidewalk: the path beside a road for people • narrate: say what is happening while it happens • overgrown: covered by plants that grew too much • uneven: not flat or level • scaffolding: metal frame put around a building being fixed • laundromat: a shop where you pay to wash clothes • stench: a very strong bad smell • deafening: so loud it hurts your ears • shiver: shake because you are cold • stride: one long step when you walk • brisk: quick and full of energy • pothole: a hole in the road surface • tucked away: hidden in a small quiet spot • in the distance: far away, but you can still see it • fragrance: a smell you like • loaded down: carrying far too much • observant: quick to notice small things 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Describing The Street In English • Talking While You Walk • Everyday Street Vocabulary • Watch Your Step Phrase • Narrating What You See • Weather And Walking Words • Speaking Practice Outdoors • Daily English conversation • English shadowing practice • A2 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy is where Sarah and Mike slow English right down, chatting about ordinary days so learners can grow their listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence one easy conversation at a time. Put it on, start walking, and let the English come along with you. Keep walking and keep talking, even one sentence a day counts. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy and a new slow conversation will be waiting for you every week. #WalkAndLearn #EnglishVocabulary #SpeakingPractice #A2English #DailyEnglish #SlowEnglish #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
September 3 · 48 min
The Best Way to Practice English Speaking: Daily Life Conversations
Ending a conversation politely is one of the hardest things to do in English, especially when a friendly neighbor catches you in the driveway with a melting bag of ice in your arms.What do you actually say when someone is standing between you and your front door?If you have ever wanted to leave a chat kindly without sounding rude, this one is for you.This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to sound polite and natural in real conversations with neighbors, shop staff and old friends, and to build everyday vocabulary they can use the same day.💡 Tip: Pick one exit line today and say it out loud before you meet your neighbor.📚 Vocabulary in this episode• corner someone: block someone so they cannot leave• get roped into: be pulled into something you never agreed to• long-winded: using far too many words• ramble: talk on and on with no clear point• rattle: make a quick knocking noise• clerk: the person who helps you at a counter• mortified: extremely embarrassed• caught off guard: surprised and not ready• clash: happen at the same time, so you can't do both• prescription: the paper from a doctor for your medicine• get out of your hair: stop bothering someone and leave• out of order: broken, so nobody can use it• duck out: leave quickly and quietly• out of the blue: suddenly, with no warning• What are the odds?: What a coincidence!• mutual: shared by both people• defective: not working right from the start• broach: start talking about a difficult subject• preoccupied: thinking about something else• warranty: a promise to repair or replace something free🎯 In this episode, you can practise:• Ending A Conversation Politely• Talking To Your Neighbor In English• Bumping Into An Old Coworker• Apologising For A Late Reply• At The Pharmacy Counter• Describing A Long-Winded Talker• Small Talk In The Supermarket• English listening practice• English speaking practice• B1 English vocabularyPour something warm, listen at your own speed, and say the lines out loud with us.Try one exit line out loud before your next chat, and come back whenever you want more practice. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new slow English conversation every week.#EnglishConversation #PoliteEnglish #SmallTalk #EnglishVocabulary #B1English #NeighborTalk #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
September 1 · 37 min
How to Change Your Routine in English | Easy English Podcast
Changing a habit is hard, and talking about it in English can feel just as tricky. Sarah and Mike sit down for a slow, honest conversation about trying to change your routine: cutting back on coffee, going to the gym in a dark winter morning, reading instead of scrolling, and what happens when a new habit quietly stops after nine days. This daily English conversation gives you the words you need when a friend asks how your new plan is going and you have to answer truthfully. What do you say when someone asks about the habit you started in January and you gave up on it in February? In this friendly English podcast you'll learn how to use "cut back on" when you are drinking less, how to talk about temptation in the supermarket drinks aisle or in front of a bakery window, the difference between "temporary" and "permanent" changes, and natural replies like "I'm off it this week", "I fell off it for a bit" and "I'm back on it now". Sarah and Mike also practise how to deflect a question politely, and how to say something lasted nine days in a row before it started to tail off. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to talk about their own habits and goals in real conversations, with everyday vocabulary for starting, stopping and restarting a routine. 💡 Tip: Say one sentence about a habit you're attempting, out loud, with a real number in it. 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • cut back on: do less of something • temptation: something you want but shouldn't have • cold turkey: stopping suddenly and completely • abandon: leave something and never go back • drastic: very big and very sudden • deflect: turn a question away from yourself • pin down: get an exact answer from someone • ongoing: still happening, not finished • temporary: only for a short time • permanent: meant to last forever, not just for now • tail off: slowly stop, little by little • take root: become a normal part of life • kick the habit: finally stop a bad habit • on autopilot: doing something without thinking • lapse into: slide back into an old behavior • resume: start again after a stop • beat yourself up: blame yourself too much • be candid: say the true thing plainly • overstate: make it sound bigger than it is 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Talking About Habits In English • Cut Back On Coffee • Going Cold Turkey • Describing Your Morning Routine • New Year Goals In English • Nine Days In A Row • Making A Habit Take Root • English speaking practice • Daily English conversation • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy is where Sarah and Mike talk slowly and simply about everyday life, so English learners can build listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence one relaxed conversation at a time. Make a cup of tea, sit somewhere comfortable, and listen along with us at an easy pace. Try the learning tip today: say one sentence out loud about a habit you're attempting, with a real number in it, like "I've read for twenty minutes, four days in a row." 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy and practise with a new easy conversation every week. #EasyEnglish #EnglishHabits #DailyRoutine #EnglishVocabulary #B1English #SlowEnglish #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
August 30 · 28 min
English Podcast for Easy English Listening | Habits of People Who Never Give Up
Habits of People Who Never Give Up | Intermediate English Podcast (B1, B2) | Everyday English Academy Everybody has a hobby that is still sitting on the coffee table, half started. Today Sarah and Mike talk slowly about the habits of people who never give up, from a harmonica that gets picked up and put down again to a language app deleted on day sixty-two at a rainy bus stop. It is a calm English podcast conversation that gives you the words to talk about your own stops and restarts, at work, at the gym, or in your studies. Have you ever announced on a Monday that you are getting back into something, and then quietly stopped by Thursday? Listening to Sarah and Mike, you'll learn how to describe a setback in simple English, how to say you keep meaning to do something, when to lower the bar instead of planning a huge overhaul, and how to use give up on with a person (which means something much heavier than quitting a hobby). You'll also hear friendly, everyday ways to answer when a neighbour asks how your new hobby is going. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to talk honestly about habits, hobbies and small failures in real-life speaking, using natural everyday vocabulary instead of textbook phrases. 💡 Tip: This week, lower the bar once: swim eleven minutes, then say aloud what you actually did. 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • setback: a problem that pushes you back • slack off: to do less than you should • lower the bar: to expect less of yourself • resilient: able to come back after problems • determined: wanting something strongly, not stopping • halfhearted: done without real effort or interest • cut your losses: to stop before you lose more • attempt: one try at something • trial and error: trying, failing, and trying again • sunk cost: time or money you can never get back • overhaul: a big change to everything at once • sustainable: easy to keep doing for a long time • obstacle: something that stands in your way • minor: small, not serious • unwavering: never weakening or shaking 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Talking About Habits In English • Describing A Setback • Give Up On Someone Meaning • I Keep Meaning To • Get Back Into A Hobby • Lower The Bar Phrases • Trial And Error Vocabulary • Daily English conversation • English shadowing practice • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy is where Sarah and Mike sit down for slow, easy everyday conversations that help English learners grow their listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence one relaxed chat at a time. Pour something warm, sit back, and practise along with us at an easy pace. Try the eleven minute version of your own habit this week, then come back and practise the words out loud with us. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new slow English conversation every week. #EnglishPodcast #EnglishVocabulary #B1English #SlowEnglish #EverydayEnglish #HabitsAndGoals #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
August 28 · 24 min
The First Day at a New Job | English Conversation Practice
The First Day at a New Job | Everyday English Academy Starting a new job in English can feel like a lot of names, forms and fast talking all at once. Sarah and Mike slow everything down and walk through a first day at work, from telling the receptionist who you are to signing forms, meeting your team and asking a manager one clear question about a task. If you are getting ready for a new workplace, an induction day or a first week with new colleagues, this daily English conversation gives you the words you will actually need. What do you say when someone tells you their name and two seconds later it is gone? In this friendly English podcast chat you'll practise asking "Sorry, could you repeat that, please?", saying "I didn't catch it" without feeling shy, checking a task with "Just so I'm clear", repeating instructions back in your own words, and asking who to go to when you get stuck. Sarah and Mike also talk about words like induction, orientation, colleague, supervisor and probation period, plus what it really means to shadow someone and slowly find your feet. This episode is perfect for A2 English learners who want to build real-life speaking confidence at work, from introducing themselves on day one to asking polite questions when instructions come too fast. 💡 Tip: When you miss a name today, smile and ask: Sorry, could you repeat that, please? ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:49 Talk About Your First Day at Work in English 1:27 Everyday Words for Starting a Job 6:17 Asking People to Repeat Things 8:43 Using Let and Make Without To 10:41 Asking Clear Questions About Tasks 19:46 Speaking Practice 20:24 Vocabulary Review & Next Episode 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • induction: the first training day for new workers • orientation: a first tour that shows you where everything is in a new place • colleague: a person you work with • shadow someone: follow a worker and watch them work • probation period: the first months when a new job is tested • supervisor: the person who checks your work • steep learning curve: a lot to learn very fast • find your feet: slowly get comfortable somewhere new • capable: able to do something well • intimidating: a bit scary, a bit too much • onboarding: the whole process of starting a new job • coworker: a person you work with • workload: how much work you have to do • in a nutshell: said in very few words 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • First Day At Work English • Asking Someone To Repeat A Name • Workplace Vocabulary For Beginners • Induction And Orientation Words • Checking You Understood A Task • Introducing Yourself At Reception • Polite Questions For New Colleagues • English listening practice • English speaking practice • A2 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy is the home of Sarah and Mike, two friendly hosts whose slow, easy conversations about ordinary days help English learners grow their listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence. Sit back, listen at your own speed, and say the phrases out loud with us whenever you feel ready. Keep practising with us, one small phrase at a time, and see how much easier day one sounds next time. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new slow English conversation every week. #FirstDayAtWork #WorkplaceEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #A2English #JobEnglish #SlowEnglish #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
August 26 · 31 min
Stop Comparing Your English to Other People | English listening Practice
Have you ever left a conversation group feeling like everyone else was miles ahead of you? Sarah and Mike sit down for a slow, easy English conversation about why we compare our English to other people, and what a fairer way to measure progress looks like. If you have ever gone quiet at a loud dinner table or slipped out of a class early, this one is for you. How do you know if your English is actually getting better? In this friendly English podcast conversation you'll practise saying "Could you slow down a bit" and "Bear with me" without feeling embarrassed, talk about what it means to hold your own in a fast group chat, learn why a yardstick matters more than other people's speed, and pick up natural words like take stock, trail behind, stagnate and tangible. Sarah and Mike also share Mike's forgotten name tag from an old class, and one small Sunday habit that makes progress easy to see. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to build real-life speaking confidence, follow fast group conversations without panicking, and describe their own progress in natural everyday English. 💡 Tip: Write one sentence each Sunday that you could not have said a month ago. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:38 Talk About Comparing Your English 4:24 Everyday Words for Describing Fluency 14:50 Asking Someone to Slow Down 19:09 Speaking Practice 20:24 Everyday Words for Tracking Your Progress 26:43 Vocabulary Review and Next Steps 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • hold your own: do okay against stronger people • yardstick: the thing you measure progress against • take stock: stop and look at where you are • trail behind: stay slower than the others • downplay: make something sound smaller than it is • stagnate: stop getting better for a long time • grasp: your understanding of something • nudge: a small, gentle push • gauge: judge something roughly, not exactly • tangible: real enough to see or touch • turn of phrase: a nice way of saying something • proficiency: how well you can use a skill • in hindsight: looking back, understanding it better now 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Talking About Language Progress • Asking Someone To Slow Down • Hold Your Own In Conversation • Losing The Thread In Group Chat • Measuring Your English Progress • Polite Phrases For Thinking Time • Talking About Learning Habits • Daily English conversation • English shadowing practice • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy is the place where Sarah and Mike talk slowly and simply about everyday life, so English learners can grow their listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence one conversation at a time. Get comfortable, press play, and let Sarah and Mike keep you company while you learn. Keep practising along with us, even if it is just one new phrase from today. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new slow English conversation every week. #EnglishConversation #LanguageLearning #EnglishVocabulary #B1English #SpeakingConfidence #SlowEnglish #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
August 24 · 18 min
What Nobody Tells You About Getting Older | English Listening Practice
What Nobody Tells You About Getting Older | English Listening Practice (B1, B2) | Everyday English Academy Getting older is something we all do, and it comes with its own set of words. Sarah and Mike sit down for a slow, honest chat about aching backs in the morning, quiet evenings with a cup of tea, and why a Friday night at a crowded bar is not as tempting as it used to be. If you have ever wanted to talk about how your body feels, how tired you are, or how your priorities have changed, this daily English conversation gives you the language to do it. How do you say you are tired in a way that sounds natural, not like a textbook? Listening along, you'll practise describing a slow ache in your back, telling someone you feel weary after a bad night's sleep, using "take its toll" to talk about stress and long hours, softening a confession with "I'll be honest" and "speaking from experience", joking gently about being over the hill or set in their ways, and saying what you cherish now that your priorities have shifted. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to talk about health, tiredness and changing habits in everyday speaking, with honest, natural vocabulary they can use with friends, family and doctors. 💡 Tip: Tonight, describe your own body and mood out loud using ache, weary and gracefully. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Talk About Getting Older in English 1:58 Everyday Words for Aches and Tiredness 6:12 Describing What Gets Better with Age 9:06 Speaking Practice 9:49 Talking About Age with Common Idioms 15:27 Vocabulary Review and Next Episode 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • ache: a slow pain that keeps hurting • fragile: easy to break • weary: very tired in body and mood • sensible: smart and careful in your choices • occasionally: sometimes, but not often • cherish: to love something and keep it close • worthwhile: worth the time or money you spend • gracefully: in a calm, beautiful way • sincere: honest, really meaning what you say • priorities: the things that matter most to you • recover: to feel normal again after being tired or sick • precious: very special to you • impress: to make people admire you • wrinkle: a small line in your skin from age 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Talking About Aches And Pains • Describing Tiredness In English • Growing Older Vocabulary • Everyday Health Conversations • Idioms About Age • Saying What Matters To You • Honest Conversation Phrases • English speaking practice • Daily English conversation • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy is where Sarah and Mike talk slowly and simply about ordinary life, so English learners can build listening, speaking, vocabulary and real confidence one conversation at a time. Get comfortable, press play, and let Sarah and Mike keep you company while you learn. Say the new words out loud with us, even if it feels strange at first. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new slow conversation every week. #EnglishVocabulary #GettingOlder #EnglishIdioms #SlowEnglish #B1English #EverydayEnglish #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
August 22 · 28 min
Talking About Tea vs Coffee Drinkers in English | Easy English Podcast
Tea or coffee? It sounds like a small question, but it comes up almost every day at work, at a friend's house, or in a café. Sarah and Mike sit down for a slow, easy English conversation about tea drinkers and coffee drinkers, and about how we offer, accept, and politely refuse a drink. This is daily English conversation practice you can use the next time someone puts the kettle on in your office kitchen.Do you ever say "no thank you" and then the other person keeps offering anyway? In this friendly English podcast chat you will practise offering a drink with "Can I get you anything?" and "whatever you're having", refusing kindly with a reason ("I'm all set, I've already had two cups"), describing taste with words like bitter, bland, and acquired taste, and disagreeing in a warm way with "I get what you mean, but" and "point taken".This episode is perfect for A2 English learners who want to talk about their daily drink habits, describe tastes, and sound polite and natural when someone offers them tea or coffee.💡 Tip: When you refuse a drink, add a reason: "No thanks, I've already had two cups.⏱️ Chapters0:00 Introduction1:15 Talk About Tea and Coffee in English2:21 Describing Taste with Bitter and Bland5:27 Disagreeing Politely and Using Either8:23 Offering and Refusing a Drink15:42 Talking About Habits with On22:24 Speaking Practice24:23 Vocabulary Review & Next Episode📚 Vocabulary in this episode• bitter: a sharp, dark taste, not sweet• hooked on: can't stop, you need it• cut down on: have less of it than before• bland: almost no taste• in moderation: in small, sensible amounts• acquired taste: you like it only after trying it many times• snob: someone who thinks their taste is better than yours• offend: hurt someone's feelings• insist: keep asking strongly after a no• put the kettle on: start boiling water, usually for tea• I'm all set: I don't need anything, I'm fine• nurse a drink: drink it very slowly over a long time• grounds: dark bits of coffee left in the cup• down it: drink it very fast, in one go🎯 In this episode, you can practise:• Offering Someone A Drink• Refusing A Drink Politely• Tea Or Coffee Small Talk• Describing Bitter And Bland Tastes• Office Kitchen Conversations• Friendly Disagreement Phrases• Everyday Drink Vocabulary• Daily English conversation• English shadowing practice• A2 English vocabularyEveryday English Academy is where Sarah and Mike talk slowly and simply about ordinary life, so English learners can build listening, speaking, vocabulary, and confidence one relaxed conversation at a time.Make yourself a cup of something warm, sit back, and learn along with us.Say the phrases out loud with us, even quietly, and they will feel natural much faster. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new slow English conversation every week.#EnglishVocabulary #SmallTalk #PoliteEnglish #TeaOrCoffee #A2English #EverydayEnglish #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
August 20 · 23 min
7 Conversations Every English Learner Should Be Able to Have | B1–B2 English Podcast
7 Conversations Every English Learner Should Be Able to Have | B1, B2 Podcast | Everyday English Academy Some conversations come back again and again, no matter where you live or travel. Sarah and Mike slow things down and walk through seven of them, from small talk at a party to telling a waiter that the wrong dish arrived, so you have real words ready when the moment comes. If you have ever gone quiet because a stranger asked you a simple question, this English podcast is for you. What do you say when someone asks how you like their city and your mind goes blank? Over these seven scenes you'll practise starting small talk with a stranger at a party, introducing yourself at a work event, asking someone to repeat more slowly, saying sorry when something came up and you have to move a dinner, ordering food your way ("chicken, with the salad dressing on the side"), and disagreeing kindly with "I see what you mean, but" and "You have a point". You'll also hear how to explain the same idea again more simply, using "in other words", when the first try doesn't work. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to handle everyday situations with more confidence, from party small talk to polite complaints, using natural spoken phrases instead of textbook sentences. 💡 Tip: When you miss a word, say "Sorry, could you say that more slowly? ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Talk About Everyday Conversations in English 2:39 Making Small Talk with Follow-Up Questions 5:35 Saying You Did Not Understand 8:11 Making, Changing and Refusing Plans 10:42 Explaining a Problem and Asking for a Refund 15:18 Talking About Work and Disagreeing Politely 20:05 Vocabulary Review & Next Episode 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • froze: suddenly could not speak or move • awkward: uncomfortable and a little embarrassing • faulty: broken, not working correctly • refund: money given back to you • mix-up: a small confusion between two things • vague: not clear or exact • distinction: a clear difference between two things • blame: say who did something wrong • soften: make words sound kinder • picky: hard to please, very choosy • aggressive: angry and too strong • in charge of: leading it, the boss of it • deal with: handle a job or a problem • background: your past studies and jobs • complaint: when someone says something is wrong 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Small Talk At A Party • Introducing Yourself At Work Events • Asking Someone To Repeat Slowly • Cancelling Plans Politely • Ordering Food In A Restaurant • Complaining About A Wrong Dish • Polite Disagreement In English • English speaking practice • Daily English conversation • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy is where Sarah and Mike talk slowly and clearly about ordinary life, so English learners can build listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence one real conversation at a time. Get comfortable, listen at your own speed, and say the phrases out loud with us as they come up. Try replaying a scene and answering in Sarah's place, that is where the words start to stick. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new slow English conversation every week. #SmallTalk #EnglishConversation #PoliteEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #SpeakingPractice #B1English #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
August 18 · 14 min
Easy English Podcast for English Conversations | Asking for Directions
Getting lost in a new city is normal, and asking for directions in English is a skill you can practise today. Sarah and Mike sit down for a slow, easy English conversation about stopping a stranger politely, understanding the answer, and finding the place you are looking for. If you travel, walk to work in a new area, or help visitors in your own town, this daily English conversation gives you the words you really need on the street. Have you ever asked someone for directions and then walked away with no idea what they said? In this friendly English podcast you will practise starting with "Excuse me, sorry to bother you", saying "Sorry, I'm not from here" so people slow down, following simple instructions like "Go straight ahead" and "two blocks to the junction", using landmarks such as a green pharmacy sign or a bright green door, understanding words like opposite, crossing and fork in the road, and asking "Could you say it a bit slower, please?" when the answer comes too fast. This episode is perfect for A2 English learners who want to build real-life speaking confidence, everyday street vocabulary and polite ways to ask a stranger for help when they are lost. 💡 Tip: Before you leave home today, say your route out loud in English using landmarks. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:03 Ask for Directions in English 2:18 Asking Strangers Politely for Help 3:30 Everyday Words for Streets and Corners 4:47 Describing Where Places Are 11:21 Speaking Practice 12:04 Vocabulary Review & Next Episode 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • landmark: a big thing you can see and remember • opposite: on the other side, facing something • pedestrian: a person walking, not driving • crossing: the safe place to walk across a road • just around the corner: very close, only a few steps • block: the street distance from one corner to the next • one-way street: a street where cars go in one direction only • backtrack: to walk back the way you came • overshoot: to go too far past a place • fork in the road: the place where one road becomes two • junction: the place where two roads meet • lane: one part of a wide road for cars • curb: the raised edge between sidewalk and road • adjacent: right next to something, same side 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Asking For Directions In English • Polite Ways To Stop A Stranger • Street Landmarks And Corners • Understanding Walking Instructions • Asking Someone To Repeat Slowly • City Words For Travellers • Getting Back On Track • English shadowing practice • English listening practice • A2 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy is the channel where Sarah and Mike talk slowly about ordinary daily life, so English learners can grow their listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence one calm conversation at a time. Put your feet up, listen along with us, and repeat the parts that feel useful for your next walk. Keep walking through the phrases with us, and say them out loud when you leave the house today. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new slow English conversation every week. #AskingForDirections #EnglishForTravel #A2English #EverydayEnglish #PoliteEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
August 16 · 21 min
Talking About Autumn and Rainy Days in English | Easy English Podcast
Autumn Vibes And Rainy Day Activities | Everyday English Academy Autumn is one of the easiest seasons to talk about in English, because there is so much to describe: the colour of the leaves, the smell of the air, the sound of rain on the window. Sarah and Mike take a slow walk through a cool bright morning, then head inside for a rainy afternoon, chatting about crunchy leaves, pumpkin harvests and how to describe rain from the lightest drizzle to a full storm. If you ever get stuck making small talk about the weather or the season, this daily English conversation gives you the words and the rhythm to join in. How do you say it is raining when it is only a little bit, and how do you say it when the street is flooding? Listening to Sarah and Mike, you will learn the difference between sprinkle, pouring and torrential rain, describe autumn foliage and bare branches, talk about the harvest season, use cosy words like curl up and snuggle, and drop in natural phrases such as one of life's simple joys and now you're speaking my language. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to describe weather and seasons with more detail, build everyday vocabulary for autumn and rain, and speak comfortably in real conversations about how the day feels. 💡 Tip: Tonight, watch the rain from your window and say: is it sprinkling, pouring, or torrential? ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:51 Talk About Autumn in English 2:41 Everyday Words for Autumn Scenery 6:58 Describing Rain with Past Continuous 12:07 Talking About Cozy Indoor Pastimes 17:33 Speaking Practice 18:05 Vocabulary Review & Next Episode 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • mild: not too hot and not too cold • foliage: the leaves on trees and plants • rustle: make a soft, dry sound • bare: with nothing on it • sentimental: soft and emotional about happy memories • harvest: the time when farmers collect crops • sprinkle: rain very lightly • torrential: extremely heavy (rain) • detour: a longer way around something • tentative: not certain yet; it may change • curl up: sit in a small, cozy ball • snuggle: get warm and close to someone • pastime: something fun you do in free time • hibernate: sleep all winter, like a bear • sensitive: easily hurt or upset 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Talking About Autumn Weather • Describing Rain In English • Sprinkle Pouring And Torrential • Autumn Leaves Vocabulary • Cosy Rainy Day Words • Harvest Season Small Talk • Feeling Sentimental In English • English listening practice • English speaking practice • Daily English conversation Everyday English Academy helps English learners improve listening, speaking, vocabulary, and confidence through slow, easy, everyday English conversations with Sarah and Mike. Make a hot drink, sit somewhere comfortable, and let the words come to you little by little. Listen, learn, and speak with us. Your English grows every time you use it. 🔔 Subscribe for a new slow-English episode every week. #EnglishVocabulary #AutumnEnglish #WeatherVocabulary #SlowEnglish #RainyDay #B1English #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy
August 14 · 21 min
Talking About Your First Week in a New Country | Easy English Podcast
Your First Week in a New Country | Easy English Podcast | Everyday English Academy Landing in a new country is exciting, and it is also confusing, so this slow English conversation is all about surviving your first week abroad. Sarah and Mike talk about arrivals halls with no phone signal, jet lag at the lunch table, and the paperwork you have to do before anything feels normal. If you are moving, studying or travelling somewhere new, this daily English conversation gives you the words to describe those first strange days. Have you ever stood under a row of airport signs and had no idea which arrow was yours? In this relaxed English podcast you will practise saying a place feels disorientating, describing jet lag and how slowly you adjust, talking about registering at a government office and jumping through hoops for a phone contract, and using friendly phrases like get your bearings, Take your time and Baby steps when everything is new. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to build everyday vocabulary for travel, moving abroad and asking for help, so they can talk about their own first days in a new place with more confidence. 💡 Tip: Next time you leave an airport, say "let me figure out where I am" aloud. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:56 Talk About Your First Week Abroad in English 6:43 Talking About Paperwork and Difficult Situations 12:37 Speaking Practice 13:08 Describing Food, Gestures and Settling In 18:45 Vocabulary Review & Next Episode 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • disorientating: confusing, so you don't know where you are • wide-eyed: surprised, with big open eyes • jet lag: the tired feeling after a long flight • brutal: very hard or unpleasant • adjust: slowly get used to something new • sneaky: tricky and hard to notice • register: put your name on an official list • figure out: understand something after thinking about it • out of your depth: in a situation that is too hard for you • strategy: a plan for reaching a goal • sightseeing: visiting interesting places as a visitor • gesture: a hand or head movement that shows meaning • stable: steady and not changing • fascinating: very interesting, hard to stop watching • paperwork: the official forms you must fill in • portion: the amount of food for one person 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Arriving In A New Country • Getting Your Bearings • Talking About Jet Lag • Asking For Directions At The Airport • Paperwork And Registering Abroad • Feeling Out Of Your Depth • Settling Into A New City • English listening practice • English speaking practice • Daily English conversation Everyday English Academy helps English learners improve listening, speaking, vocabulary, and confidence through slow, easy, everyday English conversations with Sarah and Mike. Put your feet up, listen along at your own pace, and let these words settle in one small step at a time. Listen, learn, and speak with us. Your English grows every time you use it. 🔔 Subscribe for a new slow-English episode every week. #TravelEnglish #MovingAbroad #JetLag #EnglishVocabulary #CultureShock #SlowEnglish #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy

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