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Learn English Fast! English Snacks with Amber - Short Lessons to Speak English Like a Native

Learn English Fast! English Snacks with Amber - Short Lessons to Speak English Like a Native

English Snacks 105 Episodes Sep 14, 2026

English Snacks offers short, practical lessons to help learners speak natural, confident English. Hosted by native speaker Amber, each episode focuses on real conversational English without textbooks or complex grammar. The podcast is designed for busy learners who want quick, effective results. Episodes are available in English with additional descriptions in Japanese and Chinese.

Episodes

How Did It Go? 7 Natural Ways Native English Speakers Ask About Your Experience. Vocabulary, Collocations and More!
How Did It Go? 7 Natural Ways Native English Speakers Ask About Your Experience. Vocabulary, Collocations and More! Sep 14, 2026 292 How did it go? How was it? Any luck? How did it pan out?Native English speakers ask these questions all the time—but although they may seem similar, they don't always mean exactly the same thing.In this episode of English Snacks, Amber explores 7 natural ways to ask about someone's experience, progress, result, or outcome. Whether you're talking about a job interview, an exam, a first date, a diff
On Second Thought: A Walnut Story from Rural France. English Vocabulary, Collocations and More!
On Second Thought: A Walnut Story from Rural France. English Vocabulary, Collocations and More! Sep 9, 2026 607 A walk after dinner. A walnut on the ground. A quick “yes” from a mum—and then a memory of a squirrel that morning changes everything.In this episode of English Snacks, Amber shares a short, natural English story from village life in rural France. A simple encounter with a squirrel leads to an unexpected lesson about pausing, reconsidering our choices, and seeing the bigger picture.Along the way,
September Goals: Talking About What You Want to Achieve
September Goals: Talking About What You Want to Achieve Sep 7, 2026 225 September has started feeling a little like a second January to Amber. The books are fresh, routines are beginning again, and there's that familiar feeling of “Right, what would I like to achieve this time?”Amber is a native English speaker from Australia, an ESL teacher, and a lifelong lover of words, now living in the French countryside. Through English Snacks, she turns everyday observations, l
English for Post-Holiday Blues: Vocabulary to Ease Back Into Work
English for Post-Holiday Blues: Vocabulary to Ease Back Into Work Sep 5, 2026 272 Learn English with English Snacks — the short, natural English podcast for intermediate (B1–B2) ESL learners. Summer's over, the inbox is full, and the post-holiday blues have set in. In this episode, Amber teaches everyday English vocabulary and idioms for returning to work after a break, so you can talk about real life in natural, fluent English."I've got a serious case of the post-holiday blues
Settle In, Settle Down, Settle On, Settle For: The English Phrasal Verb Family You Need to Know
Settle In, Settle Down, Settle On, Settle For: The English Phrasal Verb Family You Need to Know Sep 1, 2026 294 Back-to-school season means back-to-routine vocabulary. In this episode, I unpack the "settle" family of English phrasal verbs — the small words that mix up even advanced learners because context changes everything. Learn the difference between settling in to a new job and settling down for the night (they're not the same thing). I Include real-life examples and shadowing practice so you can use t
Decision Making Phrasal Verbs For Real Life: Go Through With, Back Out and More  (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 8)
Decision Making Phrasal Verbs For Real Life: Go Through With, Back Out and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 8) Aug 26, 2026 417 This is it — the final episode in our phrasal verb mini-series! Today Amber tackles the vocabulary of decision-making, from small everyday choices to the big life ones.Learn how to talk about weighing up your options, holding off before you commit, and finally settling on an answer. Plus the phrasal verbs for changing your mind, going through with a plan, or backing out at the last minute. Shadow
Money Phrasal Verbs for Real Life: Save Up, Splash Out and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 7)
Money Phrasal Verbs for Real Life: Save Up, Splash Out and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 7) Aug 23, 2026 325 Money makes the world go round — and English has a whole vocabulary just for talking about it. In this episode of our phrasal verb mini-series, Amber breaks down nine essential phrasal verbs for saving, spending, earning, and everything in between.Learn the difference between responsibly saving up for something you want and happily splashing out on a well-deserved treat. Shadow real example senten
Tech Phrasal Verbs for Real Life: Log In, Back Up and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 6)
Tech Phrasal Verbs for Real Life: Log In, Back Up and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 6) Aug 19, 2026 323 Your phone freezes up. Your laptop breaks down right before a deadline. Sound familiar? In this episode of our phrasal verb series, we're covering the English you actually use every time you touch a screen — from logging in first thing in the morning to backing up your files before disaster strikes.Shadow along as we go through 12 essential tech phrasal verbs, real example sentences, and the small
Phrasal Verbs for Emotions: Cheer Up, Calm Down and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 5)
Phrasal Verbs for Emotions: Cheer Up, Calm Down and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 5) Aug 16, 2026 313 We use phrasal verbs to talk about our feelings more than we realise — often without even noticing. In this episode, Amber breaks down nine essential English phrasal verbs for emotions: the good, the bad, and how to talk about processing it all.Ever wondered how to say something suddenly makes you really happy? Or how to describe emotions building up until they finally burst? This one's got you co
Phrasal Verbs for Plans & Meetups: Set Up, Show Up, Tag Along (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 4)
Phrasal Verbs for Plans & Meetups: Set Up, Show Up, Tag Along (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 4) Aug 12, 2026 318 Making plans in English means knowing which phrasal verb fits the moment — and this episode has you covered from the first invitation to the final arrival. In part four of our phrasal verb mini-series, we're focusing on the everyday language of arranging to meet people, dealing with changes of plan, and getting where you're going.You'll learn how to set up a time to catch up with a friend, and the
Phrasal Verbs for Relationships: Get Along, Fall Out, Make Up (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 3)
Phrasal Verbs for Relationships: Get Along, Fall Out, Make Up (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 3) Aug 9, 2026 355 Relationships are some of the trickiest territory in English — and this episode has you covered from the good times to the fallouts and everything in between. In part three of our phrasal verb mini-series, we're moving beyond the office and everyday life to focus on friendships, family, and the occasional disagreement.We'll start with the good stuff: getting along well with someone, looking up to
Give Up vs. Give In: Everyday Phrasal Verbs for Home & Daily Life (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 2)
Give Up vs. Give In: Everyday Phrasal Verbs for Home & Daily Life (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 2) Aug 5, 2026 447 In Part 2 of the phrasal verb mini-series, Amber — a native English speaker from Australia and experienced ESL teacher recording every episode in her own voice, not AI-generated audio — moves out of the office and into everyday home life. This episode covers ten essential English phrasal verbs for chores, routines, and the small struggles that fill up daily life, perfect for intermediate (B1–B2) E

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