In episode 8 of the To Fluency Podcast (Learn English with Jack), I talk about the strange reason why I started learning Spanish and the mistakes that I made as a beginner.

I then go through what I would have done differently if I knew what I know now (what a great sentence to learn!).

Enjoy this episode and then, head over to https://www.tofluency.com to get your free book.

Thanks for listening.

8: The Weird Reason I Started Learning Spanish and What I Have Would Have Done Differently

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Hi everyone! I’m Georgiana; founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently.

In this episode:

I’ll be talking about passive listening, or in other words, listening in the background.
After that, we’ll practice conversation skills with the powerful Question & Answer technique.
Ok, let’s get started!

In the language industry, there’s an appealing approach called the passive listening. This means playing some English in the background while performing other tasks. In theory, you’re learning because the brain is always learning, no matter how.

Interesting, huh? You just need to play some English while you’re cleaning, writing, surfing the Internet, etc.

Well, although this approach may be appealing to many of you, here’s the bad news: It doesn’t work as a whole system for developing a complete fluency in English.

The main drawback is that when we need to learn new content, our brain needs to pay attention, to be active.

So, in an ideal world, we would be 100% focused all the time while listening: We’d pay attention to every tiny detail: vocabulary, pronunciation, intonation, etc.

 (END OF THE EXTRACT).

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Hi, I’m Georgiana — creator of the Speak English Now podcast and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com.

With over 35 million downloads worldwide, this podcast has helped English learners around the globe speak confidently and fluently.

Since 2011, I’ve been teaching English using proven techniques like mini-stories and point-of-view lessons — methods that help you speak naturally, without memorizing grammar rules or relying on textbooks.

I speak clearly and at a slow, natural pace, making it easy for you to understand every word and improve your fluency step by step.

What makes this podcast different?
🗣️ You’ll practice speaking, not just listening.
🔊 My voice is clear, slow, and easy to follow — perfect for learners at all levels.
📚 No grammar rules. No textbooks. No stress.
🌍 You'll learn both the language and the culture behind it.
✅ Lessons are based on repetition, storytelling, and real-world vocabulary.
BONUS: You can read the full transcript of every episode at
👉 SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

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