
Living in English: 365 | Speak English | Vocabulary | Fluency | Listening | U.S.A. 🇺🇸
This podcast provides clear, practical strategies for intermediate and advanced English learners to speak with confidence. It addresses common challenges like unclear pronunciation, weak fluency habits, overthinking, and outdated study methods. Each episode aims to help learners make English feel natural and effortless in real-life situations. New episodes are released weekly.
Episodes
106. The Real Reason English Listening Is So Hard
Many English learners can read, write, and pass exams—but still can’t understand real spoken English. In this episode, we break down why English listening feels impossible, even for advanced learners. You’ll learn how connected speech, weak forms, speed, accents, and unrealistic study methods sabotage comprehension—and why “more vocabulary” doesn’t fix it. If you’ve ever thought “I understand Engl
105. How to Practice Listening and Actually Improve
You listen to English every day.
So why is real conversation still hard?
Because listening more doesn’t improve listening skill.
In this episode, I explain why most English listening practice fails—and what actually helps your brain process spoken English in real time. You’ll learn why repetition isn’t enough, what’s really breaking down when English feels “too fast,” and how to practice listeni
104. Stuck at B1 or B2 English? Why You’re Not Improving and What Actually Works
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103. Stop Studying, Start Speaking: The 10-Minute-a-Day Method
Stop studying English. Start speaking it.
In this 10-minute episode, I break down the simple daily method that gets you out of “study mode” and into real, confident English—one phrase at a time. No overwhelm. No textbooks. Just tiny, repeatable speaking wins that actually stick.
Plus: a quick look at how the Kill Your Bad English Toolkit can help you sound natural, modern, and intelligent in Engli
102. How to Use AI to Improve Your English
AI is changing how people learn languages—but most learners are using it the wrong way. In this episode, you’ll discover how AI can help you fix pronunciation, expand vocabulary, and practice speaking every day without overwhelm. I walk you through what AI can do, what it can’t do, and how to use it to accelerate your fluency—smartly, efficiently, and in a way that actually builds real-world Engli
101.Your English Is Better Than You Think — Here’s the Proof
Most learners underestimate their English. This episode shows you why your English is stronger than you realize—and exactly where you’re already outperforming native speakers. You’ll learn the hidden skills you do have, why your brain ignores your progress, and how to measure your real ability without tests or stress. If you’ve been feeling stuck or insecure, this one will recalibrate your confide
100. You're Not Bad at English–You're Practicing Wrong
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You’re Not Bad at English — You’re Just Practicing Wrong
Struggling to speak English fluently—even after years of studying? This episode explains why. Many intermediate and advanced English learners aren’t improving because they’re using practice methods that don’t build real fluency.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• why your English feels “stuck”
• what causes yo
99. I'm Back — Here’s What’s Next
Free 3-minute fluency routine guide
96. Smart Peoples’ Simple Truth to More Vocabulary & Better English
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95. 99 Problems in English, But This WON’T Be One! How to Learn English
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94. Tips For Understanding Different English Dialects, the Southern Accent, and NEW Phrases!
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93. Do This for 7 Days and See Improvement: A Short Pronunciation Lesson for Accurate English
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92. Hidden Method to Learn ALL Idioms: How to Learn Idioms in English
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91. How Americans Make Foreigners Uncomfortable
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90. Americans Are Weird For Doing These 9 Things
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89. The Ultra Simple Way to Learn English Vocabulary
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88. How to Speak English Like a Native Speaker
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87. Lionel Messi & 10 Things You Need to Know About Speaking Fluency
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86. How Introverts Learn the English Language.
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85. #1 Hidden Reason You Don‘t Understand Spoken English
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84. 10 Unbelievable Truths About Language Learning
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83. Improve, Grow, and Learn More English Vocabulary the Fast & Easy Way
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82. Name It: English Through Stories—Vocabulary
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81. How to Improve Listening in English, Part 3
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80. How to Improve Listening in English, Part 2
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79. How to Improve Listening in English, Part 1
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78. How to Learn a Language on Clubhouse
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77. English Speaking and Listening Practice (for free!)
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76. Stop Doing This! Are You Killing Your Speaking?
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75. This is Something You Can’t Do by Yourself
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74. How to Choose Which Words to Learn in English
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73. The Secret to Speaking English
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72. Supercharge Your Listening with These 3 Podcasts
3 more options for podcasts for those learning English. Read below for more information.
Which is your favorite: #1,#2, or #3?
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Resources
NPR
VOA
SciFri
71.Can't Understand Phone Conversations? Do these 2 things, Part 2
You will learn 2 tips to use when listening of the phone.
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70. Understand Phone Conversations in English, Part 1
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69. Why It’s Hard to Understand Speakers in English
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68. Where to Start to Improve Your Fluency in English
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67. Scary Reading: You Don’t Want One of These in Your House
Vocabulary & Phrases
Reading
Reading Comprehension
Activities
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66. ⚠️Warning! How to Improve Your TOEFL/IELTS Score in This Section Now
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65. Salma Hayek’s #1 Advice When Someone Makes Fun of Your Mistakes in English
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64. How to Get UNSTUCK in English
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63. Fluency: What It Is and What It Isn‘t
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62. How to Go to the Dentist in English
Today's episode you'll learn how to go to the Dentist in English. Thanks to Teresa from Dental 32 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma! Follow them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @Dental32.
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61. Are Things That Bad in America?
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Are things THAT bad in America? My uncensored take and perspective as a black (African-American) woman from the United States.
60. How to Get Better Speaking and Pronunciation for English Fluency, Part 3
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59. Better Speaking, Pronunciation, and Listening in English, Part 2
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58. How to Pronounce & Speak English Better for English Fluency, Part 1
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57. 49 Awesome New Vocabulary Words for Fluency in English
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56. ☘️The #1 Best Way to Learn English, Vocab., & Understand Native English Speakers☘️
This episode takes the craic!
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How to understand (fast) native English speakers? Which English accent to learn: British/UK or American?
Big questions! This episode is a conversation between my friend, Sait Can, and I. He's from Belfast, Northern Ireland. I'm from the South (USA). What's the best way to learn English? Through i
55. Fear of Speaking English? 4 Easy Tips to Speak Better in Every Situation
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54. Practice Speaking English at Home: 7 Ways to Save Time & Reach Fluency
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53. Finally, the Truth, Right! 🤯Learn English in Sleep & Dreams?
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52. Turn-up Your Listening in 30 Seconds: Bold, New Commercial Success
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51. Discover New Vocabulary and Confidence for Fluency
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50. Ring the Alarm! 7 Forgotten Reasons You’re Not Learning English
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48. Reading for University, TOEFL, & IELTS
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47. Free IELTS & TOEFL English Lesson: Intermediate to Advanced
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46. Did You Understand - Listening & Vocabulary Practice
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45. Why You Can’t Understand English (Part 3)
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44. It’s Not Your Fault You Don’t Understand English, Part 2
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43. Here’s Why You Can’t Understand English (Part 1)
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42. How to Find an English Teacher or Tutor, Part 1
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41. Why You Won’t Learn English from Duolingo & Rosetta Stone
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40. How to Study English: 9 Ways to Study
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39. Bored? Online Activities to Do in Quarantine
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38. How to Learn & Study English at Home
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37. Which T.V. Shows to Watch to Improve Your English
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36. How to Improve Your Pronunciation in English
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35. More Vocabulary, please (Live show)
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34. Advanced English--Listening & Speaking for University
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33. Online Teaching Because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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32. The Death of a Legend: Kobe Bryant & The American Death Culture
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A few weeks ago, the world lost not necessarily a great person, but a great basketball player. I'm talking about Kobe Bean Bryant (1978-2020). Kobe spent his entire basketball career with the Los Angeles Lakers. I was a Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks fan in my youth, but I digress...
Was Kobe the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All T
28. Is It Good to Make Mistakes in English
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27. How to Learn New Vocabulary in English
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26. Moving on Up: Sight Words 5 (3rd Grade)
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25. Moving on Up: Sight Words 4
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24. Fluent in 5: How to Use Film to Become Fluent in English
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23. Moving on Up: Sight Words 3
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21. Can You Find the Treasure on Saint Patrick’s Day?
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20. Is Rap Wack or Dope: Which Rappers Can Help You Grow Your English Vocabulary?
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