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Speak English Confidently

Speak English Confidently

English With Grace 67 episodes Latest Jun 4, 2025

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Find Your Voice, Raise Your Awareness: Conscious Communication with Lauri Aug 2, 2024 00:34:53 🚀 Episode Summary:In this thought-provoking episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace is joined by Lauri, a voice coach and consciousness guide, to explore the powerful connection between your voice, presence, and personal growth. Together, they discuss how to speak assertively without aggression, the importance of breathing and voice control, and how true visibility can help you become a more c
Learning by Living: Language, Courage, and Cultural Adaptation with Marty Jun 28, 2024 00:47:11 🚀 Episode Summary:Welcome to Speak English Confidently! In this heartfelt episode, Grace chats with Marty — a language educator and global citizen — about what it really takes to adapt, learn, and thrive in a new country where you don’t speak the language.Through personal stories and practical strategies, Marty shares the highs and lows of immersive language learning, the importance of staying mot

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