Speak with Nick

<p><strong>A happiness jar </strong>is a great way <strong>to combat the tendency</strong> that we have to look on the bad side of life. </p> <p>On my website you can listen to my voice as you read the transcript and there’s a 'language focus' to help you with some of the more unusual phrases I’ve used. Go to <a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠www.speakwithnick.it podcast⁠</a></p> <p>Ciao for now!</p>

<p>Autumn should feel like a warm cosy Sunday. Nothing should be rushed. In this podcast I talk about walking in nature, food, harvest festivals and relaxing at home.</p><p>Listen to this podcast and read a full transcript on my website here: https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/</p><p><br></p>

<p>In this podcast I give you <strong>three simple tips and 1 super hack to integrate English into your life</strong>, start today!</p> <p>On my website you can listen and read the transcript at the same time. There is also a <strong>language focus</strong> to help you with some of the more unusual phrases I use.</p> <p>https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/</p>

<p>My favourite memories from our two week Fly and Drive to California back in 2007.</p> <p>You can listen to this podcast and read a full transcript on my website. / Puoi ascoltare questo podcast e leggere contemporaneamente una trascrizione completa sul mio sito: <a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/fly-drive-california/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.speakwithnick.it/fly-drive-california</a></p>

<p>Probably the best thing about reading for pleasure is when you become lost in a story and its characters. You can easily forget you are reading in a different language! It’s in these magic moments that we naturally acquire new vocabulary without even trying to learn!</p> <p>Listen and read a full transcript of this podcast here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/reading-for-pleasure-to-improve-your-english/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.speakwithnick.it/podcast</a></p>

<p>I decided to speak with my American friend Liz Jackson from Boston about the famous American holiday Thanksgiving. I’m from England and I have never experienced a Thanksgiving, so I was keen to talk to Liz about it. And I learned some interesting things that I didn’t know about the origins and how it compares to Christmas.</p> <p>Listen, read a full transcript and use my Language focus to help you here:<br><a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/">www.speakwithnick.it</a></p>

<p>Hi, I’m Nick Simcock, an English Language coach. I help Italians to unlock their English.</p> <p><strong>Memories of Bonfire Night in England</strong></p> <p>Well, in my last podcast about Halloween I mentioned Bonfire Night.</p> <p>What is Bonfire Night? Well, it’s also known as Fireworks Night, or more precisely Guy Fawkes Night. It’s an annual commemoration observed on the 5th of November in Great Britain, involving bonfires and fireworks displays.</p> <p>And to understand the history we need to go back, back to London in 1605 and to the events of the 5th of November …</p> <p>A full transcript of this podcast with a language focus can be found on my website here: <a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/">www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/</a><br></p>

<p>Hi, I’m Nick Simcock, an English Language coach. I help Italians to unlock their English.</p> <p><strong>Houses in England - with my wife, Laura</strong></p> <p>There isn’t enough space here to include a full transcript of this chat, but if you want a copy of the transcript or you have any questions for me or Laura then send me an email to <a href="mailto:ask@speakwithnick.it">ask@speakwithnick.it</a></p> <p><strong>Per avere il meglio da questo podcast segui i miei consigli. </strong></p> <p>* Non sentirti deluso se non capisci tutto, è normale non capire tutto! Non giudicarti negativamente, ma sii curioso, positivo e aperto ai nuovi suoni e ritmi che senti. E’ normale dover ascoltare più di una volta!</p> <p>* Cerca online qualsiasi parola o frase che non conosci. Ascolta usando il tasto pausa per ripetere ad alta voce tutte le frasi che senti. Parlare ad alta voce senza paura, è l’unico modo per praticare davvero lo speaking.</p> <p>* Quali sono le nuove frasi che potresti integrare e usare nella tua vita?</p> <p>Buon ascolto! Enjoy your listening!</p>