English with Olivia | Slow Conversations & Vocabulary
Learn and practice English effectively with Slow English! Host Olivia helps improve listening skills and learn real-life vocabulary through casual, easy-to-understand conversations. The podcast uses a slow, clear speaking method and focuses on everyday vocabulary used by native speakers. It's designed for learners from beginner to advanced levels, aiming to help you stop translating in your head and start thinking in English.
Episodes
Parking Ticket Trouble! English for Unfair Fines (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 42
Learn essential English phrases to contest unfair parking tickets and express your frustration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Show Spoiled! What To Say (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 41
Learn phrases to react when your favorite show is ruined before the end. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Burnt Dinner Disaster! Cooking English (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 40
Learn useful English phrases for kitchen mishaps and romantic dinner fails. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Loud Neighbor Noises! What to Say (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 39
Learn phrases for dealing with noisy neighbors and understanding common sounds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
No Receipt? No Problem! Returning Items (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 38
Learn how to return items without a receipt and handle common store situations with confidence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Internet Date Disaster! English for Bad Matches (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 37
Learn English phrases for when your internet date looks nothing like their photos. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Caught Red-Handed! Embarrassing English (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 36
Learn how to talk your way out of awkward situations with these funny English phrases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Asking for More Money! English for a Raise (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 35
Learn essential English phrases to confidently ask for a salary increase and handle job-related conversations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Car Trouble! Survival English Phrases (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 34
Learn essential English phrases to handle unexpected car breakdowns in remote areas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bad Haircut Blues! What to Say (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 33
Learn how to talk about a bad haircut and what to do next with these simple English phrases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Alarm Disaster! Essential English Phrases (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 32
Learn how to handle a morning alarm failure with crucial English phrases for unexpected situations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Meeting Cancelled Surprise! English for Oops Moments (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 31
Learn how to react when you arrive at a meeting that was unexpectedly cancelled with these essential English phrases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lost Driver! Delivery English Skills (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 30
Help your lost delivery driver find your home with these essential English phrases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Flirting Fails! Awkward English Phrases (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 29
Learn funny English phrases for when your flirting goes wrong in these awkward situations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dishes Disaster! Polite English for Roommates (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 28
Learn polite English phrases to talk to your messy roommate about chores and keep your home clean. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oops My Boss! Email Mistakes English (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 27
Learn how to handle embarrassing email mistakes and common phrases for work communication. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Card Declined! Restaurant English (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 26
Learn essential phrases for embarrassing restaurant situations and how to handle a declined credit card with confidence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Crying Baby Blues! Flight English Survival (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 25
Navigate a long flight with a crying baby using essential English phrases for comfort and communication. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Parking Spot Stolen! Polite English (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 24
Learn polite English phrases for when someone takes your parking spot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sick Day Surprise! English for Feeling Bad (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 23
Learn essential English phrases for when you feel sick and need to explain it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gym Buddy Gone! Workout English (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 22
Learn essential English phrases for solo gym sessions and unexpected changes to your workout plans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
My Job Explained! Simple English (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 21
Explain your work to parents with easy English phrases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oops, My Bad! Apology Phrases (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 20
Learn how to say sorry when you break something at a friend's house. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Friend Dates My Enemy! English Phrases (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 19
Learn how to talk about your friend dating someone you dislike with these simple English phrases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Awkward Small Talk! Polite English Phrases (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 18
Learn polite English phrases for awkward small talk with people you don't like. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
10 Minutes Late! Emergency English to Get Ready (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 17
Learn English with Olivia - You wake up late and have exactly 10 minutes to get ready Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Broken Order! English Phrases for Customer Service (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 16
Learn English with Olivia - Your online order arrives broken and customer service is useless Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trapped in an Elevator! Awkward English Survival (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 15
Learn English with Olivia - You get stuck in an elevator with your biggest enemy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dead Phone Panic! English Phrases for Tech Issues (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 14
🔋 1% battery and the gossip was so good! Learn key English phrases to warn people your phone is dying or apologize when you disappear. Don't leave anyone on read, listen to this first! 📱☠️ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
"What's Your Name?" Memory Blanks at Parties (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 13
🧠 You just said hello and 3 seconds later... blank mind, you forgot their name. Learn how to ask for someone's name again in English without being rude. Social tricks to save the night! 🍻💬 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
WiFi Down! Emergency English for Video Calls (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 12
🦖 The internet died right when you started talking on Zoom. Learn emergency tech vocabulary to say sorry, ask them to repeat, or reconnect without sounding like a 90s robot. Save this episode! 📶🔌 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Job Interview Disasters! Career English Rescue (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 11
👔 You spilled your coffee, forgot your name, and answered everything wrong. Breathe! Learn how to save your English job interview with these rescue phrases. Your future boss is waiting! 🚀📝 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Flaky Friends: Handling Canceled Plans in English (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 10
🙄 That one friend who always cancels five minutes before... Enough! Learn to express your frustration and reschedule plans in English with the perfect touch of attitude. Set your boundaries now! ⏰🚫 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Stalking Fails: English Slang for Online Mistakes (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 9
📱 You liked their photo from 2021 at 3 AM... Absolute terror! Learn English social media slang to explain (or hide) your worst digital disasters. Hit play before they block you! 🙈💻 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Surprise Rent Increase! Housing English Basics (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 8
💸 Your landlord wants more money out of nowhere. No way! Master basic housing vocabulary and learn to negotiate your rent in English. Protect your money and listen to this episode! 🏠🛑 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Overdressed at a Party? Awkward Social English (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 7
👗 You are wearing a fancy dress and everyone else is in jeans. So embarrassing! Learn how to laugh at yourself in English and escape awkward social moments. Press play to start talking at parties! 🥂🎉 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Flight Cancelled! Airport English to the Rescue (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 6
✈️ Cancelled flight, lost bags, and you are sleeping on the floor. Survive the airport! Here is the essential English to politely fight for a new flight and a free food voucher. Ready for the rescue? 🎫🚨 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Seeing Your Ex! Awkward English Conversations (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 5
🫣 You are in pajamas, buying toilet paper, and... boom! Your ex appears. Survive this nightmare with English phrases that make you look casual, fabulous, and totally unbothered. Ready for the drama? 💅🔥 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Stolen Ideas at Work: Speak Up in English! (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 4
😤 Did an annoying coworker just steal your idea in front of the boss? Oh, hell no! Learn the office vocabulary you need to take your credit back with style. Defend your work and listen now! 💼✨ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wrong Food Order? Complain Politely in English (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 3
🥦 You ordered a double burger and got a sad salad... Tragic! Learn how to complain at a restaurant and get the right food in English (without sounding like a "Karen"). Press play before your next dinner! 🍔👇 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lost with NO Internet! Essential Travel Phrases (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 2
🗺️ Google Maps is dead and you are lost in a new city. Zero panic! Learn how to ask for directions in English like a pro and not end up in the wrong country. Listen now to survive! 🚶♀️💨 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Saying NO to Your Boss: Day Off Survival (Beginner English A1-A2) | Ep. 1
🛑 Does your boss want you to work on Saturday? Absolutely not! Learn the exact English phrases to say "no" without losing your job. Ready to protect your weekend? Press play! 🎧 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Real English for real life. Learn everyday phrases with Olivia — funny, simple, and actually useful. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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