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Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
The Speak English Now Podcast is your resource for practicing your English speaking and listening. You will learn English with the Question and Answer (TPRS) and Point of View techniques. You won't need any grammar nor boring exercises. You will also learn about the English culture and the language itself. Finally, you will get valuable advice on learning English. All the audio is in English and you can get the text at SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
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Jun 22, 2023 • 12min
#257 Different Types of Journalism
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we will discuss the different types of journalism we can find in the media. The news News is a crucial and representative category of informative journalism. It covers recent and intriguing political, sports, cultural, and social events. Objectivity is a vital but often lacking aspect of news. Ideally, a news story should be impartial and unbiased, but this isn't always true. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

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Jun 15, 2023 • 12min
#256 - 5 Signs You Should Consider Finding a New Job
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we're going to discuss a newspaper article that talks about five signs that indicate the need to find a new job. Let's take a look! You hate it when they ask you about your job. You have a lousy time on Sundays. It affects your self-esteem. You hate logging into LinkedIn. Poor Sleep Quality. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

Jun 8, 2023 • 10min
255 Phrasal Verb - To Butter Up
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Let's take a closer look at the expression "butter up" and how it is commonly used. When someone tries hard to please others to gain their favor or personal benefits in the workplace, it's known as 'buttering up.'" Here are some other expressions that are similar to "buttering up": Sucking up to someone Kissing up or Kissing someone's boots Playing up to someone: Apple-polishing Flattering Brown-nosing Playing the game Bending over backward For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

Jun 2, 2023 • 10min
254 Business Expressions - The Office TV show
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! We'll start with a brief conversation that includes the top 10 business expressions. And to make learning more fun, I've taken inspiration from 'The Office' TV show. And you'll learn grammar in context with a point of view story. Let's listen to the used expressions: #1 "Thinking outside the box" - This phrase means to think creatively or in a non-traditional way. #2 "In the loop" - This means to be informed or included in a particular situation or discussion. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

May 25, 2023 • 14min
#253 Words and Phrases to Describe Large Quantities in English
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we will keep exploring and learning more about expressing larger amounts. When we want to talk about more significant quantities, we can use different words and expressions. These terms can indicate having more of something or a significant amount. When referring to small amounts, we use words like: "a little" or "a few." And when it comes to large quantities we can use words like "a lot," "many," or "plenty." For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

May 18, 2023 • 16min
#252 Words and Phrases to Describe Small Quantities in English
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today, we'll talk about words and phrases that can help you express the amount or quantity of something and when to use them effectively. Let's start by discussing small quantities. If you only have a little bit of something, you might say "a few" or "some." A few means three to five of something, while some are a bit more vague and can mean any small amount.t. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

May 11, 2023 • 14min
#251 Technical problems on Zoom
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Do you need help with technical problems during Zoom calls? In this episode, we'll cover common tech problems in Zoom meetings and how to handle them using helpful phrases. And you'll practice your speaking with a fun mini-story. Zoom has become a crucial tool for remote work and communication. But, as you may have experienced, technical problems can pop up during a Zoom call. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

May 4, 2023 • 12min
#250 Learn English by Watching Classic Movies: 'Gone with the Wind'
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Today we will talk about one of my favorite movies: "Gone with the Wind." It's a romantic drama set during the American Civil War and its aftermath. The movie takes place in the southern United States, during the Civil War. The South is known for its elegance and charm, and the attention to detail in the movie is amazing. The main characters in the movie are Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

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Apr 27, 2023 • 11min
#249 Zoom Business Meetings in English
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Do you get nervous when you need to speak English over Zoom? Don't worry because in this episode you'll discover how to engage in a business meeting over Zoom. In the second part of this episode, you'll learn grammar in context with a point-of-view story. However, today, let's focus on some useful phrases that can make our work-related Zoom conversations more effective. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast

Apr 20, 2023 • 13min
#248 Obtaining a Green Card: Becoming a U.S. Permanent Resident
>> Get my new course: The PRONUNCIATION Course 2024! Visit PronunciationCourse.com and get the course! Are you interested in becoming a permanent resident of the U.S.? Today, I will discuss how to obtain a Permanent Resident Card, commonly called a green card. This document allows you to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely. A "green card" is a plastic card with the individual's biographic information, photo, fingerprint, and expiration date issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Permanent Resident Card is valid for ten years and must be renewed. For more episodes and the full text, visit SpeakEnglishpodcast.com/podcast


