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My podcast is for all learners of the English language. I talk slowly and clearly about different themes. This podcast will help you to better understand English, increase your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation! My Instagram: @englishwitholiver_

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    Will You Forget Everything? The Truth About Stopping English Learning | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 24:19


    Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Does your English feel "rusty" after a few weeks away? In this episode, we explore the science of Language Attrition. We explain the "Forest Pathway" analogy and why your brain starts pruning unused grammar. But don't worry—your English isn't gone; it's just in the "Basement." Learn why reactivation is faster than you think and how to wake up your dormant vocabulary.

    Essential English Dating Slang: Ghosting, Red Flags, and more | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 20:14


    Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dating has a language all its own. If you're swiping on apps but feeling confused by the vocabulary, this episode is for you! We define modern terms like ghosting, breadcrumbing, and the ick. Plus, we discuss the "Green Flags" that show you've found a great match. Master the vocabulary of 2026 dating apps and start your next conversation with confidence.Sponsorship / Enquiries: contact.understandableenglish@gmail.com

    Does Sleep-Learning Actually Work? The Honest Truth for English Learners | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 21:39


    Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Can you really learn English while you sleep, or is it a waste of time? In this episode, we debunk the myth of "passive listening" and explain why your brain might be ignoring your favorite podcasts. Discover the secret of the "Gatekeeper" and learn why "hearing" isn't the same as "listening." Perfect for intermediate learners who want to study smarter, not harder.

    How to Learn English by Binge-Watching (Why we want to watch "Just One More") | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 20:17


    Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stop feeling guilty about your weekend marathons! In 2026, binge-watching isn't just a hobby—it's one of the best ways to reach C1 fluency if you do it right. In this lesson, we break down the essential vocabulary of the streaming world and the psychology of why our brains crave the next episode.In this English lesson, you will learn:Essential Vocab: Binge, Cliffhanger, Compulsive, Spoiler, and Subtitles.The Science: How the Dopamine Loop and the Zeigarnik Effect keep you watching until 3 AM.The "Active Binge" Strategy: How to use shows as high-intensity listening practice.

    Why Your Brain "Freezes" When Speaking English (And How to Fix It!) | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 24:06


    Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In 2026, the pressure to be perfectly fluent can lead to massive stress and imposter syndrome. But did you know that stress literally shuts down the language-processing part of your brain? In this lesson, we break down the "Fight, Flight, or Freeze" response and show you how to stay calm and assertive even when you feel overwhelmed.In this English lesson, you will learn:The Science: How the Amygdala steals energy from your Prefrontal Cortex.The Strategy: How to lower your Affective Filter to absorb English faster.Emergency Tools: Box Breathing and the 5-5-5 Grounding Rule.Reframing: How to turn "anxiety" into "eustress" for better performance.Listener Spotlight: A real-life story of overcoming language anxiety at work.

    How Sleep Makes You Fluent in English: The Science of Rest and Language Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 19:38


    Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Easy English Merchandise & Donations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mugs, Hoodies, & Donate to the Show - Click here.Ever wondered why you remember words better after a good night's rest? In this episode, we explore the "Science of Sleep" and its critical role in memory consolidation. We move beyond basic vocabulary to discuss circadian rhythms, the difference between REM and NREM sleep, and how your brain "flushes" out toxins to improve cognitive function. Plus, don't miss our Listener Spotlight.

    American vs. British English: Why Are They So Different? (Vocabulary & Culture) | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 22:56


    Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Easy English Merchandise & Donations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mugs, Hoodies, & Donate to the Show - Click here."Two nations divided by a common language." In this lesson, we unpack the cultural and historical reasons behind the split between US and UK English. We explore how standardization efforts by Noah Webster changed American spelling and why certain colloquialisms evolved differently over time. Perfect for B2 and C1 learners looking to add nuance and consistency to their speaking!In this English lesson, you will learn:The History: Why Noah Webster changed American spelling (color vs. colour).The "Why": How geographic isolation led to linguistic divergence.Practical Vocab: Differences in car parts, food, and household items.False Friends: How the word "quite" or "table" changes meaning across the Atlantic.Consistency: Tips on which version to use in 2026.

    How to Improve Your English in 2026 | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 20:30


    Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Easy English Merchandise & Donations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mugs, Hoodies, & Donate to the Show - Click here.Make 2026 the year you finally break through to fluency! In this episode, we move beyond boring textbooks to discuss the philosophy of "Systems over Goals." Learn how the compound effect can transform your English through small, daily actions. We explore the role of AI as a thought partner, how to find the nuance needed for C1 fluency, and why consistency is your greatest weapon against stagnation.

    Talking About New Year Goals and the Future in English | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 17:57


    Bonus Episodes & Transcript PDFs Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Easy English Merchandise & Donations: ⁠⁠⁠Mugs, Hoodies, & Donate to the Show - Click here.Happy New Year! In this episode, we explore the "Fresh Start Effect" and why January feels like a psychological reset. We move beyond simple lists to discuss the difference between resolutions and intentions, how to set SMART goals, and the specific grammar you need to talk about your future plans with confidence. Whether you're making a promise or a fixed arrangement, learn how to express your vision for the year ahead!00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:05 Key Vocabulary for the New Year03:48 Easy English Patreon Updates04:55 The Psychology of a Fresh Start07:00 Discussing Future Plans and Grammar10:48 Setting SMART Goals14:01 Listener Spotlight and Final Thoughts16:54 Conclusion and New Year Wishes

    Stop Saying Yes! How to Politely Say "No" in English | Real English Phrases | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 19:55


    Bonus Episodes & Transcript PDFs Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Easy English Merchandise & Donations: ⁠⁠Mugs, Hoodies, & Donate to the Show - Click here.Do you struggle to decline requests because you're afraid of being rude? This lesson teaches you how to set firm boundaries using natural, fluent English. We cover the "No Sandwich" technique for social situations and professional "soft" refusals for the office. Master the vocabulary of capacity and bandwidth to sound confident and assertive.In this English lesson, you will learn:​The "No Sandwich" method for polite refusals.​Key Vocabulary: Assertive, Boundary, Capacity, Bandwidth.​How to say "no" to your boss without hurting your career.​ The "Soft" Decline for friends and family to protect your well-being. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:09 Key Vocabulary for Saying No06:25 The No Sandwich Strategy08:05 Professional Boundaries and Saying No at Work12:50 Listener Spotlight and Special Offers14:57 Casual Settings: Saying No to Friends and Family17:33 Recap and Holiday Wishes

    Talking about Technology in English - Vocabulary for Privacy, AI, and Ethics | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 21:06


    Bonus Episodes & Transcript PDFs Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Easy English Merchandise & Donations: ⁠⁠Mugs, Hoodies, & Donate to the Show - Click here.Master the B2 intermediate English vocabulary to discuss the modern world! This episode goes beyond basic tech terms to explore the complex impact on society. We tackle critical concepts like digital privacy, the ethics of technology and AI, and the urgent issue of the digital divide. Learn strong English verbs to discuss innovation, and gain the confidence to participate in high-level conversations about surveillance and data collection!Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Importance of Technology Vocabulary00:51 Key Vocabulary for Discussing Technology04:38 The Role of Technology in Our Daily Lives09:48 The Digital Divide and Its Implications12:20 Listener Spotlight: What is Cozy to You?16:38 Privacy, Surveillance, and Ethical Concerns19:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    What is Coziness? Defining Hygge, Comfort, and Well-being | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 19:58


    Bonus Episodes & Transcript PDFs Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Easy English Merchandise & Donations: ⁠Mugs, Hoodies, & Donate to the Show - Click here.What makes a space feel truly cozy? This episode dives into the feeling of comfort and the intentional creation of Hygge (pronounced HOO-gah). We teach you the language to discuss well-being, contentment, and security, and give you functional phrases like "hunker down" and "snuggle" to express your desire to stay home when the weather is dreadful.

    Talking About Winter in English - From 'Flurry' to 'Blizzard'! | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 16:52


    Bonus Episodes & Transcript PDFs Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Easy English Merchandise & Donations: ⁠Mugs, Hoodies, & Donate to the Show - Click here.Stop freezing up when the snow falls! This episode gives you the essential, descriptive vocabulary to discuss winter weather like a native speaker. Learn to distinguish a light flurry from a dangerous blizzard, and use specific terms like sleet and frost. We also discuss the impact of winter on travel, energy, and your daily routines. Master this advanced vocabulary for fluent small talk!

    Going Beyond 'Hot' & 'Cold' - Advanced English for Talking About the Weather! | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 22:40


    Bonus Episodes & Transcript PDFs Every Week on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Easy English Merchandise & Donations: Mugs, Hoodies, & Donate to the Show - Click here.Want to sound like a native speaker? This lesson goes beyond "It's cold" to give you the descriptive vocabulary for any climate! We teach you why weather talk is the perfect small talk topic for conversation initiation, and how to use words like blustery, chilly, and muggy to describe the feeling of the day. Master this functional English to achieve true fluency.In this English lesson, you will learn:Key Vocabulary: Muggy, Blustery, Chilly, Dreadful, Forecast.Phrases for talking about rain (pouring, downpour) and heat.Real Phrases that native English speakers actually use

    Talking About Your Job in English: Vocabulary for Career, Pay, and Culture | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 26:07


    New Easy English ☕ Mug: Buy Your Easy English 'Cheers!' Mug Here Bonus Episodes Every Week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How do you talk about your occupation and ambition? This episode is essential for professional fluency! We teach you key vocabulary for discussing your responsibilities and future goals. Crucially, we dive into the cultural context- why the job question is so common in the US, and what the 'salary taboo' is in the UK and many countries. Learn the language of compensation to speak about your career with confidence!

    Daylight Changing & Habits / Routines | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 22:16


    Get more Easy English learning & Support me on Patreon for bonus content (an extra episode every week!!!):⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The days are getting shorter! This lesson teaches you the essential B1-B2 vocabulary to discuss how you adjust your daily routine and manage low energy levels. We break down functional verbs like prioritize, tackle, and back-load to help you talk about time management and seasonal well-being with fluency.In this English lesson, you will learn:New Vocabulary: Routine, Adjust, Prioritize and more!How we change our priorities and routines with changing daylight.How to discuss maintaining well-being when there is less daylight.Listener spotlight, where I read your views on what happiness is.

    The Meaning of Happiness: English Vocabulary for Defining Feelings and Well-being | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 25:23


    Get more Easy English learning & Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How do you define happiness? This english learning podcast episode helps you master the language for discussing abstract ideas and subjective feelings. We teach you how to distinguish between joy (the quick feeling) and contentment (the calm state), and how to use terms like well-being and achieve to talk about your long-term goals. Learn the B2 English learning skill of sharing your personal opinion politely and fluently!

    How to Use Sarcasm (and understand it!) | Examples and Tips | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 23:40


    Get more Easy English learning & Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Are they serious? Or are they joking? This lesson is your essential guide to understanding sarcasm in English! We dive into the cultural function of sarcasm and teach you to identify the specific tone and exaggeration that signals the speaker means the opposite of their literal words. This is a must-watch for B1-B2 learners who want to achieve social and conversational fluency.In this English lesson, you will learn:The difference between sarcasm and irony.The crucial verbal clues (tone, pitch, and vocal drag) that signal a joke.Phrases for asking for clarification when you're not sure.Why native speakers use sarcasm to soften criticism.

    How to REALLY Say 'Goodbye' in English | English Phrases And Secrets! | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 25:35


    Get more News in Easy English & Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't just say "Bye!" This video gives you the fluent phrases you need to end any conversation gracefully. Learn the subtle signals and vocabulary for leaving a party, finishing a business meeting, or wrapping up a chat with a friend.In this English lesson, you will learn:Functional phrasal verbs like wrap up, take off, and catch up.The polite way to interrupt yourself to signal you need to leave.The difference between the quick US goodbye and the extended UK goodbye.Closing phrases for maintaining contact (keep in touch).

    Talking about AI in English: Vocabulary for Ethics, Bias & the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 26:38


    Get more News in Easy English & Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠My NEW eBook and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do you need to discuss AI at work or with friends? This episode provides some essential English vocabulary for talking about AI and technology. We break down complex terms like automation, algorithm, and bias, and teach you the language of ethics and predictions. Perfect for B1-B2 learners who want to sound fluent and informed when discussing the future.

    Halloween & Harvest Hype: The Vocabulary of Spooky Season! | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 23:19


    Get more Easy English learning & Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why do we carve pumpkins?

    How to Make Plans in English (Polite Phrases for Social Conversation)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 19:41


    Get more News in Easy English & Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastering social English starts here! This video is your complete guide to making plans and setting up arrangements. We break down all the essential polite phrases and vocabulary you need to invite friends, negotiate a time, and never feel awkward again.In this English lesson, you will learn:How to politely make an invitation and check someone's availability.The meaning and use of the phrase "take a rain check."Essential words to talk about your schedule (free, flexible, tied up).Tips for confident social English conversation.

    Let's Read a News Article in English (Listening & Vocabulary Practice) | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 15:36


    Get more News in Easy English & Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverMy NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Understanding the news in English is a major challenge for many learners. In this episode, we'll teach you a simple method to improve your English listening skills and reading comprehension.First, you'll listen to a full news article. Then, we'll read it again, slowly, and break down the key vocabulary and grammar. This is the fastest way to understand real-world English and feel confident with current events.

    English Pronunciation: Mastering Intonation, Stress & Rhythm | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 21:54


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverStop sounding flat! This essential episode unlocks the music of English so you can finally sound like a native speaker. Learn the simple rules for Word Stress (like PRESENT vs. preSENT), how Intonation changes your meaning, and where to place Sentence Stress for clear communication. Improve your listening skills and boost your confidence!

    'On, In, At' & Verbs 'Get' and 'Handle' | The "Why" Behind English Ep.2 | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 17:32


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverTired of guessing which preposition to use? In this essential English lesson, we explain the logic behind English grammar. We'll answer your questions about the tricky verbs get and handle, and the common confusion between make and do. Master these key concepts and improve your fluency!In this video, you will learn:When to use on, in, at with a simple visual trick.How to understand the many meanings of the phrasal verbs with get.The difference between handle and other verbs.The secret to using make versus do.

    The Jobs That Made Your Phone: English for the Workplace | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 21:57


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverEver wondered who made your phone? This episode follows the life of a single product to teach you essential English for the workplace. We'll act as career detectives and explore different job roles and industries, from design to marketing, and even look at some of the world's most unusual professions! It's a fun way to boost your career vocabulary.This lesson is perfect for ESL learners who want to understand real-world business and workplace English.We'll explore the jobs in:The Technology Industry (Engineers & Designers)The Manufacturing and Retail IndustriesThe "Weirdest" Jobs You've Ever Heard Of

    How to Make Appointments in English | English Conversation Practice | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 22:51


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverStop worrying about phone calls! This English lesson is your complete guide to making appointments. We'll give you the essential phrases for booking a meeting, a doctor's visit, and more. Improve your listening and speaking skills with our practical, real-world examples.In this episode, you will learn:Polite English for formal and informal situationsEssential vocabulary for scheduling (e.g., available, flexible, confirm)How to sound confident and clear on the phone

    The Secret Language of Online Reviews: How to Understand Them! | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 24:50


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverA great episode for English listening practice! We'll deconstruct real online reviews to show you how people talk about food, service, and experience. This is a practical episode that will boost your listening skills and give you new food vocabulary.

    How to Complain & Apologise in English: Your Guide to Politeness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 22:32


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverHave you ever been in an awkward situation and not known what to say? This episode is a masterclass in polite English for everyday life. Learn how to complain in English and apologise effectively. We teach you the secret "Complaint Sandwich" and the "Apology Formula" so you can sound natural and confident.

    Healthy Eating in English: A Guide to Food & Balance | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 19:58


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverA must-listen for all English learners! This episode of Easy English simplifies the basics of healthy eating. Learn essential vocabulary for discussing food groups, a balanced diet, and nutrients. This is a practical life skills episode that will give you the confidence to talk about food and diet in English.

    The "Why" Behind English: Common English Questions | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 19:56


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverFeeling confused by English?

    The History of Writing: From Pictures to Words | Why Does English Writing Have an Alphabet? | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 21:35


    Support me on Patreon for bonus content, transcripts, and vocabulary list:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have you ever wondered why we use an alphabet when writing in English? This episode tells the incredible story of writing, from ancient pictures in caves to the simple system we use today. A fascinating look at human innovation and civilisation. English writing is an important part of our language learning today and we often take this for granted when learning English!

    Describing Tastes & Smells: Sensory Vocabulary in English | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 24:11


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverTake a sensory journey with us!

    What is Serendipity? | Lucky Discoveries & Happy Accidents Explained | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 18:30


    Support me on Patreon for bonus content, transcripts, and vocabulary list:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have you ever made a lucky discovery? This Easy English episode explains the beautiful concept of serendipity! We'll talk about the difference between serendipity and pure luck and share some famous examples. A great lesson in curiosity!

    Public Transportation - Buses vs. Trains vs. Subway/Metro | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 25:34


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content, transcripts, and vocabulary list:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverWhat's the best way to get around? This Easy English lesson explores the differences between buses, trains, and subways. We discuss the networks, fares, and advantages of each so you can make smart travel decisions.

    The Power of Critical Thinking: Ask "Why?" & "How?" | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 19:49


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content, transcripts, and vocabulary list:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverSharpen your mind with this Easy English lesson on critical thinking! We use simple scenarios to show you how to evaluate information and avoid false assumptions. This is a key skill for daily life and for becoming a more independent English learner.

    Why We Need Entertainment: A Deeper Look | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 22:19


    Support me on Patreon for bonus content, transcripts, and vocabulary list:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverMy NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have you ever wondered why we love movies and music? This Easy English episode explores the human need for entertainment. We discuss narrative, tradition, and how innovation changes the way we find joy.

    English for Emergencies: What to Say & Do (Easy English Guide) | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 19:02


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content, transcripts, and vocabulary list:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverLearn practical phrases for urgent situations! This episode uses realistic scenarios to teach you how to call for help, describe symptoms, and react to a fire or other emergency. Be confident and safe in any location!

    What is Adaptation? (Change & Growth) | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 21:51


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverEver wondered about the inception of your favourite sport? This Easy English episode explores the origin and regulations of popular global athletics like football, basketball, and tennis. Join us for a fascinating contest through history!

    Where Did Sports Begin? History of Global Games | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 21:25


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverEver wondered about the inception of your favourite sport? This Easy English episode explores the origin and regulations of popular global athletics like football, basketball, and tennis. Join us for a fascinating contest through history!

    How to Describe People in English: Appearance & Personality | Easy English Vocabulary | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 25:12


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverWant to describe someone clearly in English? This Easy English lesson gives you essential vocabulary for both physical appearance (height, hair, eyes) and inner personality traits (kind, shy, outgoing). Learn to distinguish people by their unique characteristics and improve your descriptive skills today!

    Do More With Less - What is Efficiency? | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 18:02


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverWant to be more productive? This Easy English episode explains efficiency: how to complete tasks without wasting time, energy, or resources. Learn practical tips for daily life and work!

    Go Shopping in English! Essential Vocabulary & Dialogue | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 21:10


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverDon't let language stop your shopping trip! This Easy English episode teaches you common questions and answers for buying clothes (like asking for size!) and getting groceries. Get ready to ask for help, understand the price, and buy with ease!

    The Story of Tea & Coffee: Global Drinks | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 19:52


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverI love coffee & tea! Ever wondered about the origin of your favorite drink? This Easy English episode explores the fascinating history and culture of tea and coffee, from their ancient beginnings to becoming globally popular!

    Read to Learn English: Boost Vocabulary & Grammar! | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 24:48


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverUnlock a powerful secret to learning English! This Easy English episode explains why reading is key to improving your vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. Discover different types of text to read and effective strategies to make real progress!

    Mistakes Are Good! Learn English Faster With Mistakes | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 21:01


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverDo you have a fear of making mistakes in English? This Easy English episode reveals why errors are actually great for your progress! Boost your confidence, learn to improve from every error, and speak more freely.

    The Science of Memory: Why We Remember & Forget | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 20:44


    My NEW Book and more: ⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverUnlock the secrets of your memory! This Easy English episode explains how your amazing brain works to remember and why we sometimes forget important information. Get practical advice to strengthen your memory for daily life and language learning.

    What is Comfort Food? Why Food Makes Us Feel Good | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 22:13


    My NEW Book and more: https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcastSupport me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverDo you have a favorite comfort food? This Easy English lesson explains why certain dishes bring us a feeling of comfort! We explore the connection between food, memories, and our emotions. Plus, hear different ways people like to recharge!

    Beat Procrastination: Get Things Done! | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 21:16


    My NEW Book: ⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast/p/get-my-phrasal-verbs-are-easy-ebook-now⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverAlways putting things off? This Easy English episode reveals why we procrastinate and shares simple strategies to stop! Learn to tackle any task, overcome distractions, and boost your motivation. Get ready to be more productive!

    Introvert or Extrovert? Understand Your Energy! | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 24:53


    My NEW Book, Vocab Lists, & More: https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast/p/get-my-phrasal-verbs-are-easy-ebook-nowSupport me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverEver wonder why you feel energized by some activities and drained by others? This Easy English episode explores two key personality types: introverts and extroverts. Learn how they recharge and socialize differently. Understand yourself and others better!

    Public Speaking in English: Boost Your Confidence (Easy Tips) | Easy English Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 23:13


    My NEW Book, Vocab Lists, & More: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠Support me on Patreon for bonus content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiverFeeling nervous about speaking English in front of others? This Easy English episode helps you manage anxiety and build confidence! Learn simple preparation strategies, helpful English phrases, and tips to connect with your audience. Say goodbye to public speaking fears!

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