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Speak English Confidently

Speak English Confidently

English With Grace 67 Episodes Sep 18, 2026

Speak English Confidently is a podcast that helps learners improve their English pronunciation, understand idioms, and prepare for exams like IELTS or TOEFL. Each episode offers practical tips, real-life phrases, and pronunciation support to help you speak clearly and naturally. Whether you're learning for work, school, or everyday life, this podcast aims to make you sound more fluent and feel more confident. New episodes are released weekly.

Episodes

Know Your Rights for Immigrants in the U.S. (Red Cards, ICE Encounters & Avoiding Scams)
Know Your Rights for Immigrants in the U.S. (Red Cards, ICE Encounters & Avoiding Scams) Sep 18, 2026 00:37:31 In this episode of the English with Grace podcast, host Grace interviews Claudia, a community advocate and transition navigator, about what “know your rights” means for immigrants in the U.S., including those with limited English and undocumented status. Claudia shares her own long immigration journey and explains how knowledge, reliable information, and networking help combat fear and misinformat
U.S. Citizenship Test & Interview: Mar’s Journey (N-400, Study Tips, Nerves, and Oath Ceremony)
U.S. Citizenship Test & Interview: Mar’s Journey (N-400, Study Tips, Nerves, and Oath Ceremony) Sep 16, 2026 00:30:45 In this English with Grace podcast episode, Grace interviews Mariana (“Mar”), originally from Mexico City and now living in South Lake Tahoe, about her U.S. citizenship process and test experience. Mar explains why she decided in 2020 to pursue citizenship after realizing California felt like home, and she outlines the application steps through the USCIS website using the N-400 form, the fee, requ
Unlocking the Value of Credit for Prior Learning: How Your Experience Can Earn You College Credit
Unlocking the Value of Credit for Prior Learning: How Your Experience Can Earn You College Credit Jun 4, 2025 00:36:03 In this episode of the English With Grace podcast, host Grace welcomes Frank, the director of ADVANCE, to discuss Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). They delve into how CPL can help students save time and money by converting work, military, and life experiences into college credits. The conversation covers the importance of CPL for adult learners, working students, and immigrants, emphasizing how it
How to Break Through the Intermediate Plateau: Mastering Culture, Idioms, and Metaphors with Mike Oppenheim
How to Break Through the Intermediate Plateau: Mastering Culture, Idioms, and Metaphors with Mike Oppenheim May 2, 2025 00:31:24 In this episode of the English with Grace podcast, host Grace is joined by Mike Oppenheim, an experienced ESL teacher and writer based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mike shares his journey from teaching ESL in California to speaking at academies in England. He offers valuable insights into helping students progress from intermediate to advanced levels of English, emphasizing the importance of metaphors, id
From Language Learning to Vegan Coaching: Tiana’s Journey of Growth and Wellness
From Language Learning to Vegan Coaching: Tiana’s Journey of Growth and Wellness Apr 25, 2025 00:33:30 🚀 Episode Summary:In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace is joined by Tiana, a health coach, vegan lifestyle advocate, and English language learner originally from Serbia. Now living in Michigan, Tiana shares her personal story of moving to the U.S. as a teenager, the challenges of learning English in a new environment, and the motivations behind her plant-based transformation.Tiana o
Improving Pronunciation and Building Confidence with Speech-Language Pathologist Lenora Edwards
Improving Pronunciation and Building Confidence with Speech-Language Pathologist Lenora Edwards Apr 18, 2025 00:25:44 🚀 Episode Summary:In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace is joined by Lenora Edwards, a board-certified speech-language pathologist from Better Speech, to explore language development, pronunciation, and the confidence side of communication.Lenora breaks down the difference between accents and speech disorders, shares practical pronunciation exercises for English learners, and explain
Mastering the Job Search Process: Resumes, Trackers, and Smart Strategies with Alex
Mastering the Job Search Process: Resumes, Trackers, and Smart Strategies with Alex Apr 7, 2025 00:34:37 🚀 Episode Summary:In this episode of the Speak English Confidently podcast, Grace is joined by Alex for a deep dive into the job search process — from getting organized to crafting a resume that gets noticed.Together, they discuss how to stay motivated, track your job applications using tools like an Excel spreadsheet, and why having a job search buddy can make a big difference. Alex also shares h
Top Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them with Confidence
Top Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them with Confidence Feb 27, 2025 01:17:09 🚀 Episode Summary:Are you preparing for a job interview and want to feel confident answering common questions in English? In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace is joined by Alex, a job interview expert, to break down the top interview questions employers ask — and how to answer them naturally, clearly, and with impact.Together, they share practical tips, real strategies, and common m
Sports, Travel, and Cultural Exchange: Rae’s Table Tennis Adventure in Japan
Sports, Travel, and Cultural Exchange: Rae’s Table Tennis Adventure in Japan Aug 30, 2024 00:43:31 🚀 Episode Summary:In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace welcomes back returning guest Rae to share highlights from an unforgettable trip to Japan to see the Chinese national table tennis team compete.Rae recounts the most exciting moments from the match, including the electric energy of the Japanese crowd and the unique cultural atmosphere surrounding the event. We also explore meani
What Is Brexit? A Simple Guide for English Learners with John
What Is Brexit? A Simple Guide for English Learners with John Aug 23, 2024 00:32:38 🚀 Episode Summary:In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace breaks down the complex topic of Brexit in a way that’s clear, accessible, and perfect for English learners.We explore the fundamental question: What is Brexit, and why did it happen? You'll learn about the key reasons behind the UK's decision to leave the European Union and how this historic shift has affected trade, im
Language, Power, and Identity: Exploring Raciolinguistics with Angel
Language, Power, and Identity: Exploring Raciolinguistics with Angel Aug 16, 2024 00:48:01 🚀 Episode Summary:In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace welcomes Angel, a passionate educator and advocate, to dive deep into raciolinguistics and linguicism — the intersection of language, race, and power.Angel explains what linguistic discrimination looks like in classrooms and communities, and how it affects English learners from diverse racial and c
ChatGPT Simplified: Language, AI, and the Future of Communication with Richard Rosser
ChatGPT Simplified: Language, AI, and the Future of Communication with Richard Rosser Aug 9, 2024 01:02:21 🚀 Episode Summary:In this exciting episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace welcomes Richard Rosser, author of ChatGPT Simplified, for a fascinating conversation about the power, potential, and limitations of AI in language learning and beyond.Richard shares what led him to write his book, how ChatGPT works under the hood, and what language learners and educators should know when using AI tools

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