Speak English Now – Mini-Stories with Georgiana

Hi! I'm back with a new episode. Today, we're going to talk about a very American celebration: the Fourth of July. Today, you'll hear some new and challenging words. Visit my website and get the transcript. Go to SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast

Today, I want to talk about something very important. Pancakes. Yes. Pancakes. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/381-are-pancakes-healthy-english-food-vocabulary/ I'm trying to eat more protein and fewer carbs these days. In English, we often say low-carb. That means we try to eat fewer carbohydrates, like sugar, bread, pasta, rice, or white flour. But there is one little problem. I love pancakes. Maybe you understand me. You want to eat healthier, but then you think, "Oh, pancakes would be nice." And suddenly, your healthy plan is in danger. So today, let's learn some useful English vocabulary about making a healthier pancake. Not a perfect pancake. Not a magic pancake. But a simple pancake with more protein and fewer carbs than a normal pancake.

Today, we're going to talk about two very common words in English: kind and nice. Many students think they mean the same thing. And yes, sometimes they are similar. But there is a small difference. A nice person is pleasant, polite, and friendly. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/379-kind-or-nice-whats-the-difference/

Today, we will talk about how people in America celebrate New Year's Eve. And with a short story you will learn grammar in context without any boring rules. On my website you can get the 5 Secrets to speak English and also my premium courses. Get the text here: speakenglishpodcast.com/367-new-years-eve-in-the-usa-2026/

Hi! I'm Georgiana, and I'm back with a new episode of the Speak English Now podcast—the podcast that helps you speak English fluently, with no grammar and no textbooks. This is the second episode in our 4-part series on going to the doctor. In the last episode, we practiced how to make an appointment on the phone. Today, we will look at what happens when you actually arrive at the clinic. Get the transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/365-going-to-the-doctor-2-checking-in-at-the-clinic/

Tom (Being serious): Hey, do we have to send thank you notes to everyone we've ever met for Thanksgiving? James (Laughing): Oh no, it's not like that! Thanksgiving is more about enjoying turkey and pie with family and friends, not writing thank you notes to everyone! Hi! Welcome to a special podcast about Thanksgiving! I'm Georgiana, your English teacher, and I want to tell you about Thanksgiving. Before we start, get the transcript of this episode for free. Visit: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast

This is the third episode in our pronunciation series. In the first episode, we practiced R and L. In the second one, we worked on the TH sound. And today, we'll practice the difference between V and B. These sounds can be very tricky, because in some languages there isn't much difference between them. But in English, they are very different. So today, we'll warm up with some minimal pairs, then practice with simple sentences, and finally we'll do a mini-story. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/361-english-pronunciation-practice-the-v-and-b-sounds/

This is the first episode in a special pronunciation series. We'll do four episodes in a row, each one focused on different sounds. In this first episode, we'll work on R and L. Next time, we'll practice the TH sound. Then, we'll look at V and B. And finally, we'll practice SH and CH. So, step by step, you'll train your pronunciation with word pairs, tongue twisters, and fun mini-stories. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast/