To Fluency Podcast: English with Jack

In this English listening practice lesson, we're talking about food, meal times, grocery shopping, and dining out in the UK and the USA. You'll learn natural phrases, cultural differences, and interesting facts about how people eat in both countries. By the end of this episode, you'll have new vocabulary, better listening skills, and a deeper understanding of English-speaking food culture!

In this English listening practice, you'll learn real phrases and natural English expressions while discovering the key differences between houses in the UK and the USA!

Learning English through TV is possible. But a lot of learners don't do it the right way. Have you ever watched a TV show in English but struggled to understand what was happening? Do fast conversations, slang, and accents make it difficult to follow along? This lesson will give you the tools, strategies, and methods you need to learn English through TV shows and movies effectively. By the end of this episode, you'll know: ✅ How to choose the right TV shows for your level ✅ The best subtitle strategy for learning English ✅ The pause and repeat method to improve pronunciation ✅ How to use TV dialogue for spaced repetition learning ✅ Why binge-watching can actually help you learn faster

Want to improve your English naturally while enjoying a great short story?

Get English fluency training here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC32mYgIHS-e3C3Eyd2tRw6g/joinWant to describe your free time naturally and confidently? Whether it's hobbies, weekends, or relaxing, this lesson will help you understand native speakers better and talk about your free time fluently!

Eating out in an English-speaking country? Want to sound more natural when talking about restaurants? This lesson is for you! Learn useful restaurant phrases, understand cultural differences between the UK and the US, and get real listening practice to boost your fluency.

Welcome to this English lesson, where you'll improve your vocabulary, listening skills, and conversational English by exploring everything related to weddings. From wedding preparations to the ceremony and reception, this lesson covers key phrases, expressions, and differences between weddings in the UK and the US. Whether you're attending a wedding or just want to enhance your fluency, this lesson will provide you with practical language skills.atch all podcast episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZOJurmtexYqc6KY_Db4-fV7F06af1FkWKey Wedding Vocabulary and Expressions

This English lesson helps you improve your listening skills through a heartwarming short story, “The Cafe Reunion.” Alongside enjoying the story, you'll learn 10 phrasal verbs and three idioms used in everyday English. To make the most of this lesson, listen to the story with subtitles, then revisit it after reviewing the language analysis. Repetition is key—each time, you'll absorb the language more deeply.RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISHAffiliate Disclosure Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!Fantastic courses from a teacher friend: https://www.tofluency.com/espresso/Find a language teacher online here: https://go.italki.com/tofluencyLearn English through TV: https://www.tofluency.com/fluentu/Learn English with AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cIvJsDPmXwSpeaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQWriting method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1lcfgwChapters: 00:00 learn English through story 00:37 the story 05:36Language analysis

In this lesson, we're going to explore 15 phrasal verbs commonly used in everyday English. These phrasal verbs will help you improve your conversational skills and understand native speakers better. RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH Affiliate Disclosure Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!Fantastic courses from a teacher friend: https://www.tofluency.com/espresso/Find a language teacher online here: https://go.italki.com/tofluency Learn English through TV: https://www.tofluency.com/fluentu/Learn English with AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cIvJsDPmXwSpeaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQWriting method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1lcfgwHERE ARE THE PHRASAL VERBS FROM THE LESSON:

Listen to the short story The Wrong Suitcase to practice your English listening skills. This story is about Lena, who mistakenly takes the wrong suitcase after a flight to Florence. Inside, she finds a series of mysterious clues that lead her on an adventure through the city, where she ultimately reconnects with her boyfriend, Alex, in a heartwarming and unforgettable way. 00:00 lesson introduction00:29 English short story05:17 Language analysisRESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH Affiliate Disclosure Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!Fantastic courses from a teacher friend: https://www.tofluency.com/espresso/Find a language teacher online here: https://go.italki.com/tofluencyLearn English through TV: https://www.tofluency.com/fluentu/Learn English with AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cIvJsDPmXwSpeaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQWriting method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1lcfgwIn this lesson, we'll explore 10 commonly used phrases and phrasal verbs from the story to help you sound more natural in English and improve your understanding. Let's break them down:

Welcome to this special English lesson where we dive into the four essential skills you need to master: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Pronunciation. This comprehensive lesson is packed with strategies, tips, and examples to help you improve step by step. Each skill is crucial for fluency, and by mastering them, you'll boost your confidence in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing in English. RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH Affiliate Disclosure Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! Fantastic courses from a teacher friend: https://www.tofluency.com/espr... Find a language teacher online here: https://go.italki.com/tofluenc... Learn English through TV: https://www.tofluency.com/flue... Learn English with AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?... Speaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?... Writing method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?... Here's what we'll cover: - Listening Skills Learn how to improve your listening comprehension and why comprehensible input is essential for language acquisition. ✅ Find resources slightly above your level for steady improvement. ✅ Listen to podcasts, news, and interviews you can mostly understand. ✅ Challenge yourself gradually with more advanced materials. ✅ Acquiring grammar comes from hearing it repeatedly in context. - Reading Skills Discover the difference between intensive and extensive reading and how to combine them for maximum benefit. ✅ Intensive reading: Focus on new words, phrases, and grammar structures. ✅ Extensive reading: Read for pleasure and overall understanding without stopping. ✅ Find books that interest you, are comprehensible, and relevant to your goals. ✅ Use graded readers and audiobooks to enhance your learning. ✅ Highlight unfamiliar vocabulary, then review and internalize it using digital tools. - Writing Skills Practical tips to improve your writing and integrate it into your learning routine. ✅ Keep a daily diary to practice conversational English. ✅ Copy text from articles or books to internalize sentence structures. ✅ Read widely to absorb natural writing styles. ✅ Get feedback on your writing through apps or teachers. ✅ Use tools like grammar apps to refine your grammar and sentence construction. ✅ Search for phrases online to ensure your writing is accurate and idiomatic.  - Pronunciation Skills Master English sounds, stress, intonation, and linking for fluency and confidence. ✅ Learn how to produce specific sounds, such as the V and F sounds. ✅ Practice, record yourself, and get feedback to refine your pronunciation. ✅ Focus on stress and intonation to sound natural in conversations. ✅ Work on retractions and linking, such as “I could've done it.” ✅ Repeat sounds and phrases regularly to build muscle memory.  By the end of this lesson, you'll have practical tools to improve your English fluency. Take notes, check the description for a summary and resources, and most importantly, take action. Which skill do you want to work on first? Let me know in the comments, and don't forget to share this lesson with a friend who's learning English. Let's continue your journey to fluency together.

Welcome to this English lesson, where you'll improve your listening skills with the story "The Community Garage Sale." This touching tale follows Anna and her son Max as they participate in their neighborhood garage sale. What starts as a mundane task turns into a heartfelt moment when an elderly man finds an old record player that brings back precious memories of his late wife. Through this interaction, Max learns the value of memories and human connection, realizing that the things we discard can mean the world to someone else.00:00 intro to the story01:08 the story07:31 language analysis In this lessonYou'll also learn key English phrases used in the story to convey emotion and vivid imagery. Here's the language analysis:“One person's junk is another person's treasure” Meaning: Something you no longer value might be meaningful or useful to someone else. Example: I was about to throw out my old chair, but the neighbor took it. One person's junk is another person's treasure.“Gathering dust” Meaning: Something has been sitting unused for a long time. Example: My guitar has been gathering dust in the corner for years.“Brought him back to a time” Meaning: Something makes someone remember a specific moment from the past. Example: Hearing that song brought me back to a time when I was a child.“Long lost” Meaning: Something not seen for a very long time but once greatly valued. Example: She found a long-lost letter from her childhood tucked into that book.“Lump in her throat” Meaning: A physical feeling of being emotional, often when trying to hold back tears. Example: When I watched that video, I felt a lump in my throat.“Clearing space in her heart” Meaning: Letting go of physical or emotional clutter to feel lighter and happier. Example: Sometimes clearing space in your home helps clear your mind as well.“Unspoken understanding” Meaning: When people understand each other without needing to say anything. Example: When she smiled at him across the room, there was an unspoken understanding between them.Listen to the story again to reinforce your learning, and check the description for the full text of the phrases, additional learning resources, and more episodes to help you improve your English. Don't forget to share this lesson with a friend and subscribe if you're new here. Thank you for being here, and I'll see you next time!

In this English lesson, you'll learn how to confidently talk about your devices, apps, tech problems, social media habits, and even the future of technology. We'll explore useful phrases, common idioms, and fun conversational topics to help you sound natural when discussing technology in English.Whether you're excited about a new phone or trying to explain a tech issue, this lesson has you covered.RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISHAffiliate Disclosure: Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!Fantastic courses from a teacher friend: https://www.tofluency.com/espresso/Find a language teacher online here: https://go.italki.com/tofluencyLearn English through TV: https://www.tofluency.com/fluentu/Learn English with AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cIvJsDPmXwSpeaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQWriting method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1lcfgwYour Devices:

In this English lesson, you're going to practice your listening skills with the story The Uninvited Guest. After the story, we'll explore seven key phrases that will help you understand how to convey suspense, tension, and emotional depth in English. Whether you're here to improve your vocabulary, comprehension, or overall fluency, this lesson will give you practical tools to use in everyday conversations.Chapters: 00:00 intro to the story01:00 the story07:24 learn phrases from the storyRESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISHAffiliate Disclosure Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!Fantastic courses from a teacher friend: https://www.tofluency.com/espresso/Find a language teacher online here: https://go.italki.com/tofluencyLearn English through TV: https://www.tofluency.com/fluentu/Learn English with AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cIvJsDPmXwSpeaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQWriting method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1lcfgwThe first phrase: A knot form in her stomach

Money makes the world go round, but how well do you understand the phrases we use to talk about it? In this lesson, we explore key English phrases about money, from saving and spending to investing and everyday idioms. Whether you're discussing finances, planning a budget, or chatting about inflation, these phrases will help you sound more natural in English.RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISHAffiliate Disclosure Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!Fantastic courses from a teacher friend: https://www.tofluency.com/espresso/Find a language teacher online here: https://go.italki.com/tofluencyLearn English through TV: https://www.tofluency.com/fluentu/Learn English with AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cIvJsDPmXwSpeaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQWriting method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1lcfgwHere's what we'll cover in this lesson:The evolution of money: Learn about barter systems, intrinsic value, fiat money, and the debt-based system.

In this episode, you're going to learn one of the most effective ways to build confidence in English conversations. This simple and practical method is often overlooked by English learners but can transform how you approach speaking English. By the end of this lesson, you'll know how to create personalized sentences that will prepare you for most conversations and make you feel more fluent and confident.Listen to episode 52 to learn how to use AI.Listen to episode 19 for the fluency method.

In this episode, you're going to learn how AI tools like ChatGPT can revolutionize the way you learn English.With four key methods, two bonus tips, and exciting predictions for the future of AI in language learning, this podcast provides a roadmap to faster, more effective English fluency. RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISHAffiliate Disclosure Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!Fantastic courses from a teacher friend: https://www.tofluency.com/espresso/Find a language teacher online here: https://go.italki.com/tofluencyLearn English through TV: https://www.tofluency.com/fluentu/Speaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQWriting method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1lcfgw

We're back!Learn English by taking this fun and useful English lesson that explores 10 idioms all related to time.Use these idioms to sound more natural in English when speaking.RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH (Note: more coming soon!)Speaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQWriting method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1lcfgw

Get your fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/book (it's FREE to download!)In this episode, learn all about the concept of microlearning and why you might want to try this to learn English (hint: repetition is key!).Be sure to read the articles that I talk about in this lesson:- https://explodingtopics.com/blog/education-trends- https://elearningindustry.com/what-is-microlearning-benefits-best-practices- https://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/guest-commentary/os-op-attention-span-dwindling-20210706-rwv2owqhezbp5hkmyqqtpmiq4u-story.html

In this English lesson, I go through my story of being a YouTube (great listening practice), discuss current content trends, and give tips on how to become a creator.Get my book for free: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/Join the program: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/(BTW, here is a guide on email marketing from my other channel - you'll find this useful if you're in the creator space - https://www.teachingeslonline.com/emcdf )Here is the episode on social media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQXY6ABsyj8Here is the episode on the Metaverse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AK95x6i1jLcHere is the article for this lesson: https://explodingtopics.com/blog/cultural-trendsThank you for listening!

Let me take you through the zero, first, second, and third English conditionals - along with a bonus one - in this English lesson. Watch this until the end and finally master conditional sentences.Get my book for free here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/Join the program here: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/Get the writing tool here (affiliate link): https://www.tofluency.com/grammarly/Learn more about mixed conditionals here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgzLPUccHqQTake the conditionals test here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfpUyjcLhtwBe sure to subscribe to the channel and share the lesson if you found it useful. Thank you for being here!

In this English lesson, learn how to enter a flow state - also known as the zone - in order to progress to fluency. You should find this episode relaxing and by the end of it, have a plan of action to move forward with your English learning.Get my fluency book for free here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/Join the program here: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/LEARN ENGLISH PODCAST: YOU MUST DO THIS TO IMPROVE FAST (+ BEST METHOD)https://youtu.be/d9NZS2P_Va4The flow state: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20190204-how-to-find-your-flow-state-to-be-peak-creativeShort stories (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3JY58A7

In this English lesson, learn all about secret memory tricks that people have used throughout history to memorize anything, how this is linked to the shadowing technique in language learning, and a three-step process for acquiring English fluency.Get my book for free here:https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/Here is the original shadowing video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHmfinXxu5c&ab_channel=ToFluencyHere is the book that I recommend (affiliate link):https://amzn.to/3eoVwzs Learn more about 52! here:https://czep.net/weblog/52cards.htmlHere's the Wikipedia article on speech shadowing:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech_shadowingHere's information on the Google Effect:- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_effect

In this lesson, find out how Christmas is celebrated in the U.K. and the U.S. and learn some key phrases that will be useful for all situations.Get the free book here:https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/Join the program here:https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/Watch another Christmas lesson here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81UnVx2fOmEThank you for listening!

Okay, so you're not happy with your level of English. We can fix that! In this lesson, learn the 7 reasons why you're not fluent in English yet and how to overcome these issues. If you want to make fast progress, watch this lesson!Get your free fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/Get the program here: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/RESOURCES FROM THE LESSON:Speaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQWriting method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1lcfgwAJATT quote: http://www.alljapaneseallthetime.com/blog/mediocre-excellence/Thank you for watching!

English lesson: want to finally learn how to use should, could, and would have? Take this lesson today and read on for the examples that we use. These models, to talk about the past, are useful to learn.Get the book for free here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/00:00 introduction01:21 could vs should vs would03:52 should have08:23 could have12:26 would have15:01 pronunciation practiceRESOURCES FROM THE LESSON:The blog post for this lesson:https://tofluency.com/shouldhave-couldhave-wouldhave/An overview of the modal verbs:https://www.espressoenglish.net/past-modals-should-have-could-have-would-have/More examples:https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/could-have-should-have-would-have.html

In this video, learn what you should be listening to so that you improve your comprehension. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a clear understanding of how to create a plan so you can fully understand English speakers.Get my fluency book for free here:https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/Get my program here:https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/RESOURCES FROM THIS LESSON:The input hypothesis:https://www.leonardoenglish.com/blog/comprehensible-inputSam Harris podcast example:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfkjhHqf1qM&ab_channel=SamHarrisHow to improve your pronunciation (listen to episode 40.17 tips for English fluency:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL3GsB-2_ekListen to our conversations here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZOJurmtexYo8s2UKr--aqOi9UssrOh96

Do you need to learn all English tenses? How often are some of them used? In this video, I go through verb tense frequency, give a summary of all the tenses, and then explain how best to learn tenses so that you can use them naturally.Get my fluency book for free here:https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/Get my program here:https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/RESOURCES FROM THIS LESSON:Present Perfect vs Past Simple:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU4VAoRg9bgFuture Tenses:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UISiuiPd_FYUsing Present Tenses for the Past:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwWHDpcUJxcTest your knowledge of English tenses:https://youtu.be/6Yqzm3mjAQ8Verb tense study summary:https://ginsengenglish.com/blog/english-verb-tense-frequencyA summary of the different verb tenses:https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verb-tenses.htm

Improve your English pronunciation by watching this lesson. I'll take you through, step-by-step, exactly what you need to do to ensure that you speak English accurately and fluently.Here is my book (free) to download:http://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/Here is my program if you want the resources and feedback that I mentioned:https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/00:00 Why pronunciation is important03:27 An important analogy08:50 Improve step-by-step09:22 Minimal pairs11:45 The importance of feedback14:45 How to improve pronunciation on your own18:40 Practice a phraseThank you for watching! Be sure to like this video and subscribe for more!

Over the past 15 -20 years, the way people learn English - and other languages - has been transformed. The internet has become central and given opportunities to people all around the world to learn languages. But is something new coming that might be the future of learning. Find out what that is in today's lesson.Get my book for free here:https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/Listen to the podcast on how to learn English through social media here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQXY6ABsyj8Listen to conversations in English here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZOJurmtexYo8s2UKr--aqOi9UssrOh96Articles on the Metaverse:https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-58749529https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-10-28/explainer-what-is-the-metaverse-and-how-will-it-workhttps://www.bbc.com/news/technology-59154520Films that predicted this:https://www.zdnet.com/article/seven-tech-advances-that-will-make-minority-report-a-reality/https://www.cgmagonline.com/articles/features/top-ten-movies-predicted-vr/Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC32mYgIHS-e3C3Eyd2tRw6g/join

In this English podcast, learn two ways In which you can acquire English naturally so that you can speak with confidence. Not many learners are doing this and I believe that if you follow these methods, you'll be motivated more.Get your fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/book (it's FREE to download!)Here's the article on this: https://www.antimoon.com/how/input-intro.htm

In this English lesson, listen to a story that gives you the phrasal verbs you need to know to talk about daily routines.Here is the tool that I recommend for your writing task (this is an affiliate link(:https://www.tofluency.com/grammarly/00:00 Introduction02:09 Phrasal verbs story16:45 Summary and challengeRESOURCES FROM THIS LESSON:How to use get:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E8JqV4D3OsGet phrasal verbs:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TgnZqTloQkThank you for listening!

In this English lesson, expand your vocabulary by learning nine other ways to say "I don't know." See examples and practice your English by repeating after me.Get all the phrases here:https://www.tofluency.com/other-ways-dont-know/Get my book for free here:https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/OTHER WAYS TO SAY I DON'T KNOW IN ENGLISH:DunnoNot sureGreat questionNot the best personHave no ideaHaven't got a clueDon't ask meMy best guess isThank you for listening!

Here are 17 tips to help you reach fluency in English. 00:00 Introduction01:04 Set a goal03:03 Learn English daily04:04 Listen as much as possible07:26 Be grateful for resources08:39 Do everything in English10:28 Don't worry about mistakes12:07 Get out of your comfort zone14:33 Write every day16:50 Learn English sentences18:44 Personalize your learning20:54 Don't worry too much about grammar22:41 Repetition is key25:12 Repeat English phrases27:32 Practice speaker29:16 Commit long-term30:59 Have fun while learning32:32 Be proud of the progress you've madeRESOURCES FROM THIS LESSON:Download my fluency book for free:https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/Listening hours:http://www.alljapaneseallthetime.com/blog/10000-hours-building-listening-comprehension/How to get more speaking practice:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55ybiSXxcNkLearn English through sentences:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zb9YmoErCsMy favorite method for English fluency:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQBecome a confident English speaker:https://youtu.be/rGZH4Wu6zB0

In this English lesson, learn 11 essential idioms - idioms that native English speakers actually use. Yes, this video comes with subtitles too!Get all the phrases here:https://www.tofluency.com/english-idioms/ENGLISH IDIOMS IN THIS LESSON:00:00 Introduction01:12 Jump on the bandwagon02:15 Under the weather03:10 Bucket list04:21 Second wind05:04 No pain, no gain06:17 Blessing in disguise07:39 Get something off your chest08:56 So far, so good09:49 Get on someone's nerves10:37 Lighten up11:29 Butterflies in your stomachWATCH OTHER LESSONS:Real English conversations:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccTCB6FStEQ&list=PLZOJurmtexYo8s2UKr--aqOi9UssrOh96How to learn English:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4w8yAHWDEU&list=PLZOJurmtexYpQYEvWTJaieyehensaC_eUThanks for watching!

Learn 48 English vocabulary phrases based on the topic of jobs and work. Included will be essential phrases, expressions, phrasal verbs, idioms, and more.Watch the conversation about jobs here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCjPjoolzMsGet my fluency book for free: http://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/PHRASES FROM THIS LESSON:All phrases from the lesson can be found here:https://tofluency.com/english-vocabulary-jobs/00:00 Introduction01:05 What do you do?04:01 Start and finish work05:33 Job satisfaction06:15 Paid leave07:57 Looking for a job09:09 Interview vocabulary10:31 Present simple and continuous11:17 Office gossip vocabulary11:37 Job idiomsThank you for listening!

Learn 22 advanced English phrases, idioms, and phrasal verbs for daily conversation.Watch the original conversation here: https://youtu.be/EGItAJniRL4Get my fluency book for free: http://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/The conversation we had was about fall/autumn.OTHER VIDEOS TO WATCH:Use this method to learn English fast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQHow to understand native speakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4w8yAHWDEUListen to our popular podcast episode here: https://youtu.be/d9NZS2P_Va4PHRASES FROM THIS LESSON:All phrases from the lesson can be found here:https://tofluency.com/advanced-english-vocabularyHere is the map showing how English has changed over the years:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/increasing-number-british-people-don-t-pronounce-word-three-properly-these-maps-explain-why-a7079976.htmlHere is an article on TH fronting:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th-frontingThank you for watching!

In this episode, learn these 10 English phrasal verbs with the word get. See below for the full list. If you want to listen to the episode where we talk about the verb GET, listen to episode 13.Get your free fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/HERE ARE THE PHRASAL VERBS:1. Get away - Go somewhere for a rest/vacation - Let's try and get away at the end of the month - Escape - They tried to grab him but he got away2. Get away with - To avoid getting caught - something bad - We got away with not paying for the train - I don't know how he gets away with it3. Get along with / on with - Like each other - have a good chemistry - I think we're going to get along with each other - He seems to get along with everyone - They didn't really get along - it's a shame4 Get around to - To do something that you have intended to do for some time - I haven't got around to it yet - Have you got around to sending that form?5 Get back (trip) - Arrive home after a trip - I'm super tired today because I got back late last night - When are the Smiths getting back?6 Get back to (return to) - Contact someone later to give information - Could you find someone who can help me with this proposal? - Sure. I'll ask around and get back to you - To continue doing something that you had started earlier - Okay, gotta go. I need to get back to work7 Get over (fear / recover from - To recover from something - I just can't seem to get over this cold - Have you got over the loss yet?8 Get rid of (dispose of) - I use this a lot - dispose of something - Should I keep this jacket or just get rid of it? - You didn't get rid of that pen, did you? - We need to get rid of a lot of stuff9 Get used to (become accustomed to something) - It didn't take me long to get used to driving on the right side of the road - I don't think I'll ever get used to this weather - Keep practicing, you'll get used to it10 Get up to - Do - What did you get up to at the weekend? - We didn't get up to much

Learn conversational English by listening to this real conversation about fall/autumn.This is for intermediate and advanced learners of English who want to practice their listening, learn new words and phrases, and get vital input.Get your free fluency book here:https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/MORE CONVERSATIONS:Thanksgiving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp--TdCU9GISummer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBHD9UBiI0UWinter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJQTfMK_wvwENGLISH PHRASES USED IN THIS CONVERSATION (COMING SOON!)To REALLY learn these phrases and to be able to speak without thinking about grammar rules, join the To Fluency Program: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ Thanks for listening!

In this episode, you're going to learn all about the three options available to you as an English learner and which option will help you reach fluency fast.Be sure to get my book here:https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/Here is the platform I recommend for one-to-one lessons (affiliate link):https://go.italki.com/tofluencyThe three options are to:1. Take lessons at a language school or one-to-one2. Go to an English-speaking country to take an immersion course3. Learn English on your ownI highly recommend making option three your focus. You need massive input in order to understand English speakers - this is something you can do by using your phone and headphones no matter where you live.You can add English lessons and immersion courses to help you improve. But make your self-study the foundation on which you build.Thank you for listening!

In this English lesson, you're going to learn 43 commonly used phrases related to romance. You're going to do this by watching a video of David and Sarah meeting in a hotel bar.Get the definitions here: https://www.tofluency.com/53-english-phrases-romance*** RESOURCES ***English fluency book:https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/To Fluency Program:https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/Watch the lesson here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghDWj9VpvRU*** The 43 Phrases ***- Sitting on her own at a hotel bar- Sarah has recently broken up with her long-term boyfriend- David is, let's say, a little bit of a player- He likes to chat up women- He likes to go out on lots of dates- At the moment he is single too- He's checking the football results on his phone- He starts to check out Sarah- He likes what he sees- He finds her very attractive- He thinks she's very beautiful- She has this special aura about her- To see if she's noticing him as well- He's starting to get a little frustrated- He's trying to build up the courage to go over to her- Finally, he gets up out of his chair- Walks over to Sarah at the bar- And makes his move- This is the first time that she has seen him- There is instant chemistry- They flirt with each other straight away- Although she's a little hesitant- She starts to open up about what she does- This tattoo caused the breakup of her long-term relationship- He's happy she's single- They're glancing at each other and flirting a little bit more- David orders two shots- They raise their glasses- He downs it in one- She needs to go back to her room soon to prepare for her presentation- He hands over his phone- He asks her to put her number in it - He thinks about when he's going to text her next

In this lesson, you're going to learn the secret behind why you're not confident when speaking in English as a second language.(Hint: ego plays a strong role)Be sure to watch the entire video and answer the questions I ask honestly.Here's the link to learning English in a non-English speaking country:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_iPrNwL7mAHere's the playlist on how to learn English effectively:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4w8yAHWDEU&list=PLZOJurmtexYpQYEvWTJaieyehensaC_eUThank you for being here!Get your fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/book (it's FREE to download!)

In this lesson, we discuss if you need to go to an English-speaking country in order to become fluent. This is especially important right now due to the lack of opportunities to go abroad to learn.Get the free fluency book here:https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/Listen to episode 19 on how to improve your speaking.Use this tool to improve your writing (affiliate link):https://tofluency.com/grammarlyLearn about shadowing here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHmfinXxu5cLearn about the sentence method here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQ

Learn new words and phrases - and practice your listening - by watching this real English conversation about food! We discuss the differences between food in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Spain.Get all the phrases below!Listen to more conversations here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZOJurmtexYo8s2UKr--aqOi9UssrOh96Differences between British and American English:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVbc-Bg32MoHow to pronounce English counties (Worcestershire sauce):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfz4ZNSdrhsWant to improve your English? Join the To Fluency Program here:https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/PHRASES FROM THIS LESSON:Have friends over for dinnerPeople have different dietary restrictionsA lot of people are gluten-freeSome people have a condition called celiacsSome people are dairy-free so they don't eat dairy productsPeople can be veganI was trynna think of a chicken-based dishA glaze is a rich, thick sauceWe're cooking a meal tonightWhat we're going to do for sides?We're probably wanna do vegetablesThey're most delicious when they're the least healthyWhat immediately comes to mindYou would have beans, toast, bacon, roasted tomatoes, and eggsI had beans on toast most mornings when I youngSometimes I like it when different flavors come togetherI don't want my toast to be soggyYou want it to be crunchy and dryTake your toast and put the right amount of beans onYou either love it or hate itI feel that way about strong cheese tooBeans are not very popular as a breakfast food at allWe tend to have baked foods - pancakes, waffles, muffinsYou have dessert for breakfastWe have pancaked one day a yearIt amazes me, you'll have donuts for breakfast!Donuts are the ideal breakfast foodThey're the worst!My perfect breakfast is bacon and eggsI need a bit of fuel to get me goingWhen my mum comes to visit, she can't understand menus hereI was confused at first as wellPeople come from different countries and culturesThey bring a little bit of their cultureYou'll be able to get Indian foodWe haven't had sandwiches in a whileAt school, I used to always have a sandwichYou have to go out of your way to find itWe might have touched on this beforeYou gave me clues and I finally got itThe average American eats 1,500 PB&J sandwiches by the time they're 18That's usually how averages workI will fact check thisIt's astonishing if trueMy parents packed me sandwichesIf you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?Can I cheat?I could eat chili all day every dayI grew up having a Sunday roast every SundayDinner in the UK is usually around 6You have a small version of Thanksgiving dinner every weekWe make a big fuss about itThe pressure affects your cooking timeIt kinda has a cult followingThe coffee in Spain is unbelievableTell us the best way to make coffeeI know coffee's big thereWe bought the least expensive coffeeI never released itWe need to have a snack samplerWe used to share menu of the daysThe thing I was excited about the most was the coffeeDid you put sugar in it?It's all about omega threesWhy don't we make paella?I didn't quite get the hang of itWhat is a dish we should try?Now you're just pulling my leg

Watch this English conversation (with subtitles!) about pets and animals. Jack and Kate talk about pets they had growing up, how to talk to dogs in English, animals in our neighborhood, and our bear encounters.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC32mYgIHS-e3C3Eyd2tRw6g/joinGet your fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/book (it's FREE to download!)WATCH MORE CONVERSATIONS:Watch our conversation about jobs:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCjPjoolzMsWatch our conversation about food:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1zzPXXVE4sWatch our conversation about online shopping:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccTCB6FStEQFUN LINKS FROM THE LESSON:Burmese pythons in Florida (not boa constrictors!):https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/snakes-ate-florida-180972534/Tiger stat link:https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/13/us/tigers-captive-us-wild-trnd/index.htmlMan fights kangaroo:https://youtu.be/OrIS4vTtpigThe Knoxville Tiger:https://fox17.com/news/local/knoxville-tiger-sighting-was-a-case-of-mistaken-identity-twra-says-wildlife-tennesseeKoala prank:https://youtu.be/6RzrUOCWjtwCONTENTS:01:04 Pets we had growing up06:05 exotic pets12:59 how to talk to dogs in English16:49 animals where we live19:49 bears getting into cars28:19 Quick animal Q&A29:49 Kate's questionKEY PHRASES FROM THIS LESSON:- what pets did you have growing up?- The cat was a little feral- She had a habit of eating spiders- hauling water- I put on my boots and mucked out (new to me)- A hoof pick cleaned out the hooves- You can leave food for a cat- People kept boa constrictors as pets- The country with the most amount of tigers in the world is the U.S.- It ended up being a false alarm (the tiger in Knoxville)- Unless you have a significant number of tigers at the same time- We were used to Lyle being so small- He developed a lifelong hatred of cats- He chased it out / chased it away- Sit, lie down, roll over, speak, shake, leave it, wait- He'll do anything to get food- Kangaroo are as common as deer- It's dangerous to drive at dusk and dawn- We have some venenous animals- we see bears all the time- they'll topple over the trash cans- I had gotten a text message that there was a bear in our minivan- they get into the car and they destroy it- You got me to check the car- a neighbor sent me a picture- touch wood- we both had a bear stand up to us- the cubs will go into the tree and wait- we have a healthy respect for bears

In this English lesson, learn about the power of prepositional verbs. This is one of my favorite areas to learn in a foreign language and I'm sure you'll find it useful learning this in English too.The song I mentioned is by Robbie Williams - Feel.Use this to practice your writing (affiliate link):https://www.tofluency.com/grammarly/Here are the lesson notes and phrases from the lesson:BELIEVE IN:It means to have faith in the existence or truth of something. The best examples is:- Do you believe in ghosts?- Do you believe in aliens?It can also mean to have an opinion that something is right or desirable:- I don't believe in the way things are being censored at the momentDEPEND ON:This is a very good one to know. I use it all the time. For example, if someone says:- Will I become fluent in English this year? - It depends on what you do with your time and how much time you spend learning English- How much TV time you get later will depend on how much you tidy today- Whether we on vacation this year will depend on flight restrictionsLOOK AT:- Look at thisThis is used to bring someone's attention or gaze to something- Quick, get outside and look at the moon right now- That guy's looking at me in a weird wayIt can also be used when thinking about something carefully- I'll take a look at what you sent me and make a decision later- Could you take a quick look at my new lesson plan?4: APOLOGIZE TO:- Can you apologize to your sister?- My boss finally apologized to me for shouting the other day5: AGREE WITH:- I don't agree with a thing you said- Can you just agree with me for once in your life!- I agree with the Primer Minister - he's right6: DEAL WITH:- I can't deal with everything right now- He's dealing with his new school really well- Yes, I'll deal with it in the morning - don't worry boss7: THANK FOR:- Did you thank grandma for the present?- I just want to thank you for being here on this channel. Thank you.8: SUFFER FROM:- I'm suffering from a lack of sleep at the moment- I'm suffering from a little lack of self-esteem right now9: SMELL OF:- This house smells of tuna - people are coming over in 10 minutes!- This car smells of wet dog!10: LAUGH AT:- You're laughing at me - do I amuse you?- What are you laughing at?- They started laughing at me when I started talking in Spanish11: THINK ABOUT:- I'm contemplating thinking about thinking- Let us think about it for a couple of days and get back to you- What are you thinking about right now?12: FORGET ABOUT:- Did you remember to call Mr Smith? - I forgot about that- Oh, man. I completely forgot about that holiday!- I think Susan's forgotten about the meeting again

In this lesson, you're going to learn 10 ways to express your opinion in English. Learn these phrases (and some bonus ones below) as they're really useful.Want them as digital flashcards? Join The To Fluency Program here:https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/- I couldn't agree - I couldn't disagree more- It's amazing- It's an amazing show- It was terrible- It was a terrible decision- It's been so good being here- It's been such a good vacation so far- It's going to be amazing- It's okay- It's an okay plan- What do you think about him?- What did you think about their presentation?- He thinks it's going to work- Do you think you're going to like their strategy?- Do you think he's going to do well here?- I think it will be closed by the time we get there- I'd say so - that sounds good- I'm not a doctor but I'd say that sounds quite dangerous- Studies show that random acts of kindness are healthy- Studies show that wealthy people are more likely to lie- Studies show that pets in the workplace are good business- I reckon this will work- Do you reckon he'll come?- I reckon Man Utd will get beat today- I see what you're saying but I prefer the other option- It wasn't the best movie- We're not the best team at the moment- It wasn't the best food I've ever had- In my experience, people don't stick with a goal for long enough- In my experience, it's really hard for people to give up smoking

ENGLISH PHRASES USED IN THIS CONVERSATION:(To REALLY learn these phrases and to be able to speak without thinking about grammar rules, join the To Fluency Program: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ )- What was your first job?- I had to work my way up to that- growing up watching American movies- one thing that I think of when the weather gets summery- you just deliver them through the mailbox- how long did it take you?- I wonder if they still do it in the UK?- he could duck under the van- it was quite difficult to keep them in line- what's your dream job?- if you weren't doing this...?- what about you?- add something into the mix- I've done some cold calling- well worth the time- someone would brew up- take time off- paid leave

Get your fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/book (it's FREE to download!)00:00 Introduction01:29 Explaining 4th July02:05 The history of Independence Day04:03 The Boston Tea Party05:43 The French Influence06:20 The most famous passage08:49 Phrases related to the celebration12:48 How to learn moreHere is the Thanksgiving podcast:https://youtu.be/xp--TdCU9GIHere is a great video by @CrashCourse that explains the American Revolution:https://youtu.be/HlUiSBXQHCwHere is a summary of the Boston Tea Party by @TED-Ed :https://youtu.be/1cT_Z0KGhP8Here are some visuals of how Americans celebrate the 4th by @Brazidicas :https://youtu.be/kbGqFJF9Xv8?t=93Here is a summary from Wikipedia with that quote:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)Here's a list of the 13 colonies:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirteen_ColoniesHere are the lesson notes:- 4th July is the national holiday of the United States- It's to commemorate (remember and celebrate) the declaration of Independence of the United States from the British monarchy - King George the Third - on July 4th, 1776- There were 13 colonies of the United States under the rule of King George- Leading up to this, Great Britain and France had fought a war in various territories, including, North America- This had been costly - expensive - and new taxes were introduced in the colonies to help pay back these debts- The Stamp Act was introduced in 1765 and another act in 1767. This led to unrest, especially, in Boston, so the British sent troops (soldiers) to help the situation- But it only made it worse. People didn't like British soldiers on the streets and this led to the Boston Massacre- The Boston Tea Party in 1773 was a key event too. Now, this wasn't a fun tea party where people had tea and biscuits. Instead, a group called Sons of Liberty protested a new tea tax by dumping tea from three ships into Boston Harbor.- Tensions kept growing and in 1775 the British planned to capture two colonial leaders. However, American spies got wind of this (which means, they learned about this), and 77 militiamen met British forces and it was here where the American Revolutionary War began.- Not everyone wanted independence but the Continental Congress decided to vote for this and Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence- The second sentence is the most famous"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.:Self-evident = obvious - doesn't need to be explainedAll men are created equal = heavily influenced by French Philosophers such as Voltaire - Thomas Paine from England had a big influence here tooEndowed by their creator = given by GodUnalienable rights = unable to be taken awayLife, liberty, and the pursuit of happinessAmerican won the war (with help from the French and the Spanish) and became an independent nation.By a remarkable coincidence, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, the only two signatories of the Declaration of Independence later to serve as presidents of the United States, both died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration———Celebrations:National Holiday in the U.S.- Thanksgiving is the other big holiday. That is a formal family get-together with a sit-down meal of Turkey, Potatoes, Vegetables etc. (listen to the podcast on that)- Fourth of July is more informal- Barbecues - Friends - Summer - outside parties - Bring something for the grill and a side or two- hot dogs and burgers- Apple pies- Corn on the cob- Beer- Clothing - Red, white, and blue - American flags everywhere- Water slides if weather permits- Fireworks - downtown when dark

There are two reasons why you mightn find it difficult to speak English:1: It's a difficult skill (compare it to reading, for example)2: You don't practice speaking enough (think about typical language lessons)Think about it. When speaking, you have to use the right words in the correct order, speak clearly and accurately, and also be able to understand what the other person is saying.Most learners don't get the practice that they need.Here is how to improve:1. Work on your pronunciation - do that through my program: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/2. Use the To Fluency Method: also inside my program3. Shadow native speakers (but be careful about how you do this)4. Get natural practiceCommit to doing this each day. Try the different methods above and find out which one(s) works best for you.To learn more about these methods, watch this video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQ

In this episode, you're going to learn phrases that you can use to express how you are feeling in English.Here is the link to get bonus lessons and more:https://www.tofluency.com/more- Fear - I'm scared of heights (phobia) - Standing on the edge of that building was scary - I was so scared when I was on that building - I'm terrified of heights - It freaks me out (American) - To be Scared to death- Anger - I'm really angry about he did - It makes me so mad when people… - I can't believe you did that - I'm so upset (similar to sadness)- Sadness - I'm sad that we lost today - I'm distraught that Preston lost today - I'm gutted - I'm gutted that I didn't get the job- Joy - To be happy - I'm happy that you came - I'm so happy you came to the party - Will you be happier if you quit your job? - With enthusiasm - To be pumped about something - I'm pumped about this game! - To be stoked - I'm stoked - I'm glad you came - Aren't you glad you came now?- Surprise - I'm surprised he bought that car - It's surprising - I'm shocked she did that - I can't believe it (intonation)- Trust - I trust him - I should never have trusted her - Do you think I should trust them? - I don't think he's very trustworthy- Anticipation - I'm really looking forward to our vacation - I can't wait for our vacation - I'm excited about our vacation - Are you excited about it? - To be honest, I'm not looking forward to seeing them later- Shame - I feel bad about what I did/I said - Do you feel bad about it? - I feel terrible for doing that - I just want to hide- Boredom - I so bored - I'm bored of this book now - This book is boring