English Across The Pond

If you are leveling up your English to reach new successes, you have likely found yourself in stressful situations. Maybe you've felt stressed using English in a job interview, with colleagues, on an exam, or in any everyday situation. What can you do with that stress? What does the science and research show? Join the conversation with Denise Funfar today, giving 2 hands-on activities to reduce stress and find more self-compassion on your language journey. English is her 2nd language, learned as a child, and later also learned to live in another language in Sweeden as an adult. She's got a relatable story and amazing advice, don't miss this episode! Meet Denise: I bridge the gap for clients interested in combining traditional and spiritual interventions for healing and growth.  There is nothing I enjoy more than helping people develop a new way of relating to themselves that stems from an innate connection to their self-worth and belonging. I believe it is from this perspective that we find true fulfillment and authentic expression in both life and work. I created Conscious Core Compassion (CCC), a healing and coaching methodology to help motivated people take confident action to create a meaningful life through the use of evidence-based mind, body, and spirit intervention and intuition.  My approach uncovers what the client senses but may not be consciously aware of. By teaching them how to connect to their body, soul, and deepest wisdom, we unearth what is hidden beneath the surface, revealing sub-conscious negative belief systems, conditioning, and patterning, as well as suppressed emotions that are having a negative impact on their life. We access the unconscious influences, make them conscious and compassionately process them in the here and now.  Read more about my shiny credentials at www.denisefunfar.com/about --- Looking to connect with me, Jennifer about the English Success System or any of my online programs? Send me a message on WhatsApp here:  https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1

Struggling to achieve the success you desire? Feel like you've hit a roadblock or plateau? It's possible that self-sabotage is standing in the way of your success, meaning YOU are standing in your own way. Join us in this episode as we talk about the various ways we get in the way of our own progress. Discover the reasons behind self-sabotage and learn effective strategies to overcome these obstacles.  Whether you're looking to stop self-sabotaging behaviors, improve study habits, or establish positive routines, I'm here for you. Complete these trainings and get even more in The English Success System for comprehensive support in your journey towards personal and professional growth. Take a peek inside: https://www.englishoutsidethebox.com/peek-inside-ess Want to chat more about how my system can help you? Let's connect on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1

Do you often see “speak like a native speaker” lessons and videos in your social media feeds and suggested posts? Do you want to know why you should avoid these lessons, and how they can actually be hurting your English progress and proficiency? On today's episode, I talk about 3 reasons to avoid “speak like a native” type of lessons, the ones focusing on vocabulary you “should” use to sound more advanced or the “better” vocabulary to use. I talk about why these types of “use this instead of that” type lessons can actually do the opposite of what you want, easy conversations. I talk about why it's a waste of time and energy, and I even share a little research I did on my own with family and friends…all native speakers. Love what you heard? Please share this episode and leave a rating and review. Want to get your personalized success strategy? Book a strategy session here: https://englishoutsidethebox.as.me/strategyconsult  You can now take a look inside my program, The English Success System! Peek inside here: www.englishoutsidethebox.com/peek-inside-ess Finally, if you want to connect and talk more about what you heard today, and how to reach your own success, send me a message on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1   Happy listening! Jennifer

Do you ever feel like you get stuck trying to speak in English? Maybe you try to open your mouth and the words just can't come out. Do you ever wonder why you can understand movies or podcasts, but can't have your own conversations? If you answered YES to any of these, or you ever freeze before speaking in English, then this is the episode for you. This episode was inspired by a recent reel where dozens and dozens of people said they understood but still feel stuck when it comes to speaking in their own lives. I have heard this SO MANY times before as well. So today I am giving 3 reasons WHY you freeze before speaking in English, and then some suggestions on how to overcome the challenges. Ready to dive deeper with me, get your own strategy & success plan, start overcoming mental blocks, and/or get more focused and consistent speaking practice? Send me a message on WhatsApp to get started with a strategy session or my English Success System: https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1   Happy Studying!

In season 2's first interview, I am so excited to chat with Teacher Paula Gabriela, a fellow English teacher, and a comedic genius using comedy and a lot of fun to support English learners. In this episode, we talk about using your native language as a tool, English being a bridge for connection, the myth of learning "like a native", trusting your teacher, and her tips for being successful in English. It's a longer-than-usual episode, but worth every minute of truth and fun we share. One of my favorite takeaways was her truth about the goal of language learning being communication. Enjoy! Like this episode? Please share with friends and leave a rating + review. This helps me and the podcast :)  If you want to learn more about my English Success System, send me a message on WhatsApp here: https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1 And if you want more of Teacher Paula Gabriela, connect with her on Instagram @teacherpaulagabriela and learn more about her here: Paula Gabriela, a 27-year-old English teacher, is rocking it from Brazil! For almost four years, she's been dishing out awesome online content that's as fun as it is educational. Think 1.4 million Instagram fans and nearly a million YouTube subscribers hooked on her entertaining English lessons. Paula has a double major in education, literature, and linguistics (dupla licenciatura em LETRAS). Right now, she's diving deeper into multilingualism and global education. Her main goal is mixing language with humor and turning learning into a blast for her students!    

Happy New Year! Welcome back to English Outside the Box's part 2 of Episode 1 in Season 2 of the podcast. That is a mouthful :) Season 2 is kicking off with an important strategy for your success in English, making the TIME to do what you want and need to do. Part 1 introduced the topic and had actionable steps to take in the episode to start making more time for yourself. Part 2 has tips and tricks from best-selling authors on exactly HOW TO MAKE MORE TIME, especially if you often say that you have no time. For your best success, listen to this episode and take notes, complete the exercises I suggest, and give it your best effort! If you want more personalized support, then start 2024 with The English Success System. You can get your strengths and weaknesses assessment, understand your goals + receive your personalized study strategy plan. Message me on WhatsApp to get started: https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1 Cheers to you, your success and a great year ahead!

Have you ever said, "I don't have enough time to _____" (add anything)? Do you struggle with finding time to do the things you want to do, or even more... the things you need to do like studying English? Then this is the episode for you! Help me welcome back the English Outside the Box podcast with the first part of Episode 1 of Season 2! Yay! This episode will help you: identify goals and priorities create better habits and routines make more time in your life! Want more support and get a personalized strategy and learning plan for your success? Let's talk!   Send me a message here: https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1 If you liked this episode, don't forget to share with a friend a leave a review wherever you listen :)  

Are you living intentionally, and are you studying consciously? Or are you living on autopilot like the majority of people day-to-day? Tune in to this week's episode and season 1 finale to learn a bit more about what it means to “live on autopilot”, why that can hurt your success, and how you can switch things up to become more intentional! Want to dive deeper and create your success strategy? Let's talk! Message me on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1

Are you someone that watches TV/movies, listens to podcasts, and uses vocabulary-building APPs online - but still feels frustrated with your fluency skills in English? Like many learners, you could be focused on the wrong strategy, the wrong resources, and have a goal that's NOT helping you reach success. Today, you'll hear my student, May's story. You'll hear why she came to me for help and the steps we took to redefine the entire way she was learning English. Now she's on the path to success. Would you like to get on that path, too? Send me a message and let's get started! https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1

Early bird pricing for my “Strengths & Goals Workshop Series” is available now! Sign up: www.englishoutsidethebox.com/goals.   “Setting goals is the first step from turning the invisible to visible.” -Tony Robbins A lot of research has been done on goals and today we'll look at the science of goals and our brains, YES! We'll talk about 2 important aspects of goals and goal setting, and I'll share a valuable resource to make goals more realistic to achieve.

Ever wondered what actually worked in achieving success in English, especially with a specific goal like moving abroad and getting a job in English? Tune in to hear Corina Banica's success story of moving to Canada and how she approached learning with a “reverse-engineered” philosophy. See how it aligns with the English Success System and how you, too, can start your journey to success today! Send me a message on WhatsApp to get started:  https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1

Don't be afraid to show up as YOU, mistakes and all! Tune in to hear why and how authenticity will help your confidence and increase your ability to speak and use English. Connect back with our interview this month to understand why showing up and making mistakes can actually help you more than perfectionism. This doesn't mean you can be sloppy or lazy, and you must be mindful of your mistakes, weaknesses, and professional needs; however, becoming more authentic will help you reduce fear, build confidence and actually start using English. Start with self-compassion, and if you want support, let's connect!  Get started with me on WhatsApp:  https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1

While it may seem like a good thing to have an abundance of free English resources available for you on the Internet, these free resources can actually be hurting your progress and success. Today's episode goes over 5 reasons why FREE is not the answer to your success and what you can do instead for real results. Ready to invest in your future? Send me a message here on WhatsApp to get started. https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1

“The purpose of life is a life of purpose” - Robert Byrne Discover your purpose on today's episode and dive deeper with me in the English Success System. Send me a message on WhatsApp to get started in this program: https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1   Why are you learning English? What's your purpose, your WHY? Answer that question and continue digging deeper. Research shows that discovering your purpose is linked with longevity, greater health, and more economic success, in addition to helping you overcome obstacles and hard times even easier. Tune in to listen to more and get an exercise to help you begin to uncover your purpose

The English Success System has spots available for new students ready to unlock new professional opportunities. Discover how you can use the Every Day English method today by sending me a message on WhatsApp (click here).   In this month's new interview, I welcomed Ermy Pedata to the show to share her story of moving to the UK, becoming a language teacher, and using English to support others in their “communication, not perfection” journey. She shares why purposeful learning is so important, obstacles, overcoming setbacks like the fear of mistakes, and how embracing mistakes actually helped her connect more with her potential students. We hope you enjoy the conversation, and to find out more about Ermy, visit her website thelanguagerose.com   About Erminia:  Erminia Pedata, aka “Ermy”, is a language coach (certified by Efficient Language Coaching and accredited by the International Coaching Federation) who help enthusiastic lifelong learners with a free spirit to make their Italian dreams come through by learning to speak Italian in a creativity and playful way. Born in the Italian city of Naples, Ermy speaks English, Spanish and French, in addition to her two native tongues: Italian and Neapolitan. She has been teaching Italian since 2012 and she has blended her studies, talents, learning and life experiences into a creative teaching methodology that aims to inspire and instruct everyone who, at heart, feels...a bit Italian!

Ready for your personalized strategy and plan for improving your English? Let's talk about how my English Success System can work for you! Send me a message on WhatsApp (click here) to get started.   Do you struggle with making the same mistakes in English, over and over again? Do you feel like you study a lot and STILL make these mistakes? Well, listen up because this podcast episode is for you! It is NOT enough to just have your mistakes corrected, and I'll tell you why. This episode will also cover WHY you keep making the mistakes, the attitude that keeps you stuck, and how to make shifts today in order to stop making these mistakes. Enjoy!

Ready to talk about how you can start experiencing English every day and use the immersion methodology to speak more confident English faster? Send me a WhatsApp message to talk about what my Every Day English Method looks like for you. Connect here: https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1.   Today's episode talks about the difference between the traditional way of learning with 1:1 lessons versus a full immersion methodology that helps you not just study English but EXPERIENCE English in your everyday life. If you are still struggling to speak as confidently as you want to or feel frustrated with your slow English progress, this is the episode for you!

Ready to create your unique roadmap to success? Send me a WhatsApp message to talk about what my English Success System looks like for you. Connect here: https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1. Today's episode gives you the actionable steps you can take to immediately start building confidence so that you can finally apply for that new job, ask for that promotion and reach a new level of success to find financial freedom and security for yourself and your family. Remember, by learning ‘Outside the Box', I'll take you beyond your English skills so let's get into it!

Today's guest is someone near and dear to me and you'll hear his story of leaving Brazil and arriving in Australia with only understanding and speaking about 60% of English. Find out how he reached personal and professional success with executive-level jobs and now raising a family in the US. English Outside the Box will help you learn what it actually takes to reach success in English, and here's a little secret… it's MUCH more than the language-based skills you have been focused on. When you start thinking and learning ‘outside the box' you'll reach a new level of English you've only been dreaming about. Tune in each week for inspirational, motivational, and educational episodes on mindset, goals, confidence, and how YOU can discover your unique roadmap to more financial freedom, security, and a life of success… all in English. Ready to dive deeper with my teaching methodologies and English Success System? Visit my website to learn more www.englishoutsidethebox.com/podcast or send me a message on WhatsApp (https://wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1)  to let me know you're ready for English success.

Alright I, Jennifer, am back! I'd like to officially welcome you to English Outside the Box. In this kickoff introduction to season 1, I will share a bit about what's going on. Why has English Across the Pond changed to English Outside the Box? Where did the name come from? What can you expect for this season? Tune in to find out all of that and how to stay connected! Enjoy!

After 5 amazing years, and more than 300 episodes - all good things must come to an end. Tune in this week to hear about the greatest shift in English Across the Pond's history and what's in store for the future of the podcast. We want to thank you for your dedication, and Jennifer will be back in June with updates! Share your thoughts here: https://www.englishoutsidethebox.com/eatp/

Ready to have some fun while improving your English conversations? Then stick around for this episode, which is also our final episode in our April series, teaching you the benefits of our episode transcripts and how to maximize them for your learning and improvement. This week we use episode 144, first dates, and share a way you can practice speaking…even on your own. That's right! No need for 1:1 lessons to improve your speaking skills - you can start speaking and improving today! Dive deeper into our Foundation of Language methodology and start speaking in as little as 7 days by learning our conversation framework + using the transcripts for even more support and understanding. Sign up now at: www.englishacrossthepond.com/transcripts

What's the fastest way to start having English conversations more successfully and confidently? By understanding the conversational pattern of every conversation in every situation, of course! This week in our “how to use the transcript” April series, we'll show you a common transitional phrase that's helpful in any conversation. We also share a bit of a conversation from a past favorite episode, episode 143, to show you how 2 native speakers start a conversation and transition within a conversation naturally. And you can start having more natural conversations, too! Dive deeper into our Foundation of Language methodology and start speaking in as little as 7 days by learning our conversation framework + using the transcripts for even more support and understanding. Sign up now at: www.englishacrossthepond.com/transcripts

Stop focusing on new vocabulary! Why? Because it's not automatically going to make you a better English speaker. Instead, in this episode, we share how you can use our audio + episode transcripts to practice and improve some of the vocabulary you already know. By using the technique we share today, you'll become a strong speaker because you'll have a better understanding of context and vocabulary. We're continuing our April series of helping you understand the major benefits of transcripts and how you can use them to increase your speaking skills and confidence for more conversations. Dive deeper into our Foundation of Language methodology and start speaking in as little as 7 days by learning our conversation framework + using the transcripts for even more support and understanding. Sign up now at: www.englishacrossthepond.com/transcripts

Did you know our episode transcripts can help you improve your pronunciation? Oh yeah! We're sharing another lesser known benefit of podcast transcripts this week, and showing you how linked speech can be practice and improved with our learning materials. We're breaking down a helpful idiom, showing you American and British English, and supporting you in building more confidence for English conversations. Dive deeper into our Foundation of Language methodology and start speaking in as little as 7 days by learning our conversation framework + using the transcripts for even more support and understanding. Sign up now at: www.englishacrossthepond.com/transcripts

Ever feel overwhelmed about a conversation in English, before it starts? Feel so much fear that you avoid conversation opportunities? If yes - you're not alone! The reason so many learners feel overwhelm is because of the MILLION things happening in their brain instead of actually speaking. This week we break down "the brain chaos" and how a simple strategy can get you starting a conversation today. Want more details on that strategy? Send us a message on Whatsapp to get started: wa.me/message/ATIRTKSRZIVRC1

Imagine being excited about failure and wanting to make mistakes! Imagine welcoming challenges and embracing difficulty as an opportunity! Well of this is possible to do with the right mindset, and this week we want to tell you how. This week we'll talk about how mindset affects your English learning and more about our Mindset Methodology. Want to know more about how this methodology can help you? Send us a message on WhatsApp! Click here to send us a message.

Hello! Today's podcast is all about ... you! Every language learner (including you!) is different and today we're discussing what this means (the implications of this) and highlighting how we can help you on your road to empowered English success. Enjoy! https://www.englishacrossthepond.com/community

Dear listeners, it's time to stop thinking you need more, more, more English than you have now, stop focusing on more vocabulary and perfecting grammar and pronunciation. Get out of this fear based cycle and instead start learning all about our systematic English conversational framework that will help you to put together a real, natural conversation, on any topic, in any situation. Starting immediately! Enjoy! https://www.englishacrossthepond.com/community

Hello dear listeners! After many, many years teaching English across the world we've both seen so many of our students feeling frustrated with their lack of fluency. So we've dug deep to understand why and have developed a new philosophy to support a shift in these negative patterns. Yay! In today's episode we walk through the first of our 3 steps to redefining your English success. Enjoy! https://www.englishacrossthepond.com/community

Are you ready to completely change the way you think about English and its role in your life. We help motivated English learners, like you, to finally take the next step in your life and career by redefining your mindset and personalising how you learn! Wanna know how? Just hit play and start listening :) https://www.englishacrossthepond.com/reset

How does the idea of spending some time alone on a desert island sound? Paradise? At last, you'll be alone with no 21st century distractions :) Or hell on earth? What about all the creepy crawlies and you'd be so lonely! :( Join your 2 hosts as they discuss the advantages and disadvantages of what life on a desert island would bring. A deserted desert island. Not a dessert island! Enjoy!

Hello and welcome to … chit chat! We are spending this week's podcast talking about everything that we have been doing so far in 2002 so that we (and you!) can catch up with all our latest information. Jennifer tells us about a lesson she has learned in January and then drops a BIG piece of news (you don't want to miss it!) and then Dan describes what exciting things he's been up to.  Enjoy!

*A January Past Favourite Episode* Hello there dear listener, Um … Could you help us find something? We're looking for … What are we looking for in this episode? Well, listen and find out! It's almost National Scavenger Hunt Day and we want you to get out there and start finding some things :) Enjoy!

*A January Past Favourite Episode* This week your English teacher hosts Jennifer from the US and Dan from England are chatting all about public transport; buses, trains, trams and the metro / subway / underground. What's the public transport system like in your country? Do you ever use it? Chances are that when you're in an English speaking country you'll be taking a ride on public transport at some point and so this week's language focus, by focusing on relevant words and phrases, will help you navigate the process successfully. We hope you enjoy the journey!

Hello! No, we're not talking about animals that we hate this week :) A pet hate is something that most people don't mind but you find really annoying; for example, people eating loudly, tapping their fingers on the table or maybe speaking loudly on their phones. Your hosts Jennifer and Dan chat about their pet hates (they have lots!) as well as things they do that drive their partners crazy. The language focus this week is all about phrases you can use when you find yourself in these difficult situations and are not sure what to say. Enjoy!

*A January Past Favourite Episode* Today we're talking about restaurants and more specifically, restaurant culture. Have you been to a restaurant in the US or the UK? Was it a very different experience from being in a restaurant in your country? Did you have any cultural problems? Listen to our natural native speaker chat as we discuss challenges we have faced while eating out abroad as well as offering lots of hints and tips to help you make sure your restaurant experience is less stressful and more fun filled. After the chat, the language focus goes into more detail about the best ways to make requests, order and communicate with the waiter or waitress in English. Enjoy!

The final podcast of 2021 … wow!  Join us and find out all about a traditional British New Year's Eve song, what your 2 hosts will be doing when the clock strikes midnight and … you'll even get to hear Dan trying to speak Spanish! After the chat, the language focus is about expressions related to celebrations. Enjoy!

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house,Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse' Yes, it's Christmas Eve! If you celebrate Christmas, have you put out your xmas stocking? Have you left some food out for Rudolph and a drink for Santa? Have you been good this year?! Join us as we celebrate together one of the biggest days on our calendar - the 25th of December. And if you don't celebrate Christmas then we hope you're having just as much fun! Enjoy! https://www.englishacrossthepond.com/community

Hey dear Ponders! What's a bundle? And why are we talking about them? Listen to our bonus episode to find out :) You can get your bundles here: www.englishacrossthepond.com/bundles Enjoy!  

Hello! If this is your first time listening to EATP then you're in for a surprise - one of your hosts is from the UK while the other is from the US - wow! We are making the most of this English language cultural difference this week by comparing our two cultures. We look together at an article written by an American who has lived and worked in the UK and compare her experiences and views with our own - nice! After the chat, as always, there's a language focus where we take a closer look at some of the vocabulary from today's chat Enjoy!

Gas vs Petrol? Who knew it could be an entire episode?! Tune in this week for lots of American and British English differences, learning about gas / petrol stations, and how Jennifer and Dan feel about “filling ‘er up!” Jennifer shares her favorite vocabulary from this episode so you don't want to miss the language focus.  Enjoy!

Hello dear listeners and welcome to another episode of English language chat and education. Can you believe it's December already?! We're kicking off (starting) the last month of the year by focusing on what is a very, very, very! common mistake for learners - fun and funny. Find out the difference and then hear your hosts Jennifer and Dan giving examples. We hope you find this episode both fun and funny! https://www.englishacrossthepond.com/community   Enjoy!

Many people in the United States are celebrating a certain holiday this year, but not Jennifer! Tune in this week to learn a little bit about Thanksgiving from your American host's point of view and the alternative ways she celebrates. She gives thanks, but to life instead! Learn more about Friendsgiving and Thanksliving plus a whole lot of other English-related vocabulary and expressions. One thing we want to express to you, our listeners and members, is that we are thankful for YOU! So thanks for your support. We're asking listeners to leave a review and rating of English Across the Pond this week, so please take a few minutes to leave a review wherever you may enjoy EATP! Enjoy! https://www.englishacrossthepond.com/

A bad day is when everything seems to be going wrong, and you just want to throw your hands up in the air, screaming "I give up!" because clearly, the world is out to get you. We all have them from time to time and today your two English teacher hosts are describing theirs and (more importantly) what we can do when it seems like everyone and everything is against us. Enjoy! https://www.englishacrossthepond.com/community

Ready to have some pun… oops.. fun with this week's episode? Sit back and practice your English vocabulary and pronunciation as you understand some jokes using word play that Jennifer and Dan share. You may bust up like we did (laugh hard) or scratch your head (be confused), but don't worry this week is most essential to have our transcript and PDF to follow along with. Our members get extra support with pronunciation this week as well to practice linking, dropped sounds, and British and American English differences. You can sign up here if you don't already get our episode PDFs: www.englishacrossthepond.com/membership

Hey dear Ponders! What if you could listen to a podcast, have fun and improve your English all at the same time? :-D We're doing a little second conditional practice this week by asking each other ‘What if …?' questions. For example, What If You Had To Pick One Person To Be With Forever? What If You Were Given Three Wishes, What Would You Wish For? We had such a laugh recording this and we hope you'll enjoy listening - you'll be improving your English fluency at the same time, of course! Enjoy!

Adios! Au Revoir! Auf Wiedersehen! Yes, this week we are saying goodbye … not forever, of course - don't worry we're not going to leave you! But we are talking about farewells and discussing some different and fun ways to end conversations which you can learn along with us. We're also saying goodbye to our early bird (cheaper!) pricing for our course Step Up To Fluency so grab it now before it becomes more expensive. Enjoy!

Join us LIVE next week for FREE fluency training! Join Jennifer and Dan next Monday or Tuesday for free live English language training. Learn useful phrases! Improve your pronunciation! Increase your fluency! Monday, October 25 at 18:00 (London time) Tuesday, October 26 at 12:00 (London time) Sign up at www.englishacrossthepond.com/stepup