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Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of&nbsp;. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Today, I am going to continue talking about how to manage your time to learn English.&nbsp; Next, you are going to practice fluency with a mini-story. Mia is determined to learn English, and she starts to motivate herself by taking something.&nbsp; But before we start, please visit my website,  to get the transcript of this episode. It's completely free. Ok. Let’s start! #1 Treat yourself!&nbsp; What better way to motivate yourself than to treat yourself! Yes, you deserve it. Well, only when you achieve the goal, of course. Maybe after getting to 5 hours of listening in a week, you can afford something special like watching a movie, going out to eat at your favorite restaurant, etc. The treat doesn't have to be something fancy or expensive. It can be of minor importance, but it helps to stay motivated.&nbsp; By the way, I recommend that you don't do it the other way around. First, the treat to motivate yourself, and then the study. I've tried it the other way around:) So no donuts before you start! &nbsp; #2 Create a routine.&nbsp; As human beings, we like routines. That is, we like to do the same things repeatedly because what the brain does is automate many of our behaviors. Suppose you make yourself a cup of coffee every day. You can take the opportunity to put on your headphones and listen to a few minutes of an English lesson. Soon, you will associate making coffee with listening to English. It sounds silly, but it works. They say that to establish a routine; you need about 21 days. That is about three weeks. Although the exact number of days is not important, we can draw the following conclusion: to create a routine; you need little time. So, you can consider creating a specific routine to listen to at certain times of the day. #3 Keeping track of the time you are listening. Although everyone is different, many people like to&nbsp;keep track&nbsp;of the number of hours they listen when learning English. This gives you&nbsp;a sense of progress in your learning&nbsp;and informs you when you are not doing well.&nbsp; So, you could write down the time you spend listening. And add it up by weeks and also months. This way, you can project how much time you will spend listening in a year, make averages, etc.&nbsp; And you don't have to be precise. It doesn't matter if you listen for 55 minutes or a little over an hour. Just write down an hour, and that's it.&nbsp; Oh, and... Why don't you share this with someone else who is learning English? Imagine going for coffee and talking about how your week went. How many hours you listened, if it was difficult, etc. This way, you can motivate each other and set common goals. Well, I hope I have helped you with these new reflections. By the way, if you want to know how to&nbsp;speak English&nbsp;using the right techniques, visit SpeakEnglishPodcast.com and  to my mailing list.&nbsp;I will send you my 5-day video course, so you can learn how to speak English fluently. And it’s completely free.

#212 How to manage your time to learn English? Part #2

Listen to a new episode of Speak English Now Podcast, your favorite material for practicing your spoken and heard English. You will also learn about lifestyle and culture, language, vocabulary, and how to improve your English more effectively. Transcript: Today, we will look at some English words that are very difficult to pronounce. And with a mini-story, you will practice your English fluency by answering many questions! Welcome to Speak English Now podcast, with your host, Georgiana. The podcast that will help you speak English fluently with no grammar and no textbooks. Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of . My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Before getting started, visit my website&nbsp;&nbsp;to get the transcript for free.&nbsp; Ok, let's start! 1# Rural Rural can be challenging to pronounce even for some native speakers, especially when repeated or placed next to a word with similar "r" sounds. Let's pronounce it several times. Listen and repeat! &nbsp;[ roor-uhl ] Rural &nbsp; Rural &nbsp; Rural Examples: "I would prefer to leave the city for a&nbsp;rural&nbsp;home." "She has a romantic view of&nbsp;rural&nbsp;society." 2# Phenomenon This singular form of "phenomena" means an amazing event, pronounced as "fi-NOM-uh-non." So, let's practice the word&nbsp;phenomenon&nbsp;a little bit. Listen and repeat: [ fi-nom-uh-non ] Phenomenon&nbsp; &nbsp; Phenomenon &nbsp; Phenomenon Examples: "Gravity is a natural&nbsp;phenomenon." "This&nbsp;phenomenon&nbsp;is unique in nature." 3. Sixth Adding a "th" after "x" can be tricky for many English students. Let's pronounce it several times: [ siksth ] Sixth &nbsp; Sixth &nbsp; Sixth&nbsp; Examples: "The dictionary is now in its&nbsp;sixth&nbsp;edition." "She lives on the&nbsp;sixth&nbsp;floor." 4. Specific This word is quite easy to pronounce, but it may be difficult for those who do not understand that "s" and "c" can have the same sound, although different, within the same word.&nbsp; Let's practice it! [ spi-sif-ik ] Specific &nbsp; &nbsp; Specific&nbsp; &nbsp; Specific Examples: "My boss gave me very&nbsp;specific&nbsp;instructions on dealing with the client." "If you want to be successful, you need to be more&nbsp;specific&nbsp;about what you want to do." 5. Temperature For some students, "tem-per-uh-chur" is difficult to say quickly, as the "t" takes on a "ch" sound. Let's pronounce this word several times before using it in a sentence. Listen and repeat after me: Temperature Temperature Temperature [&nbsp;tem-per-uh-cher ] Examples:&nbsp; "Let me check your&nbsp;temperature." "The&nbsp;temperature&nbsp;ranges from zero to twenty degrees."  That's all for today; I hope you had a good time practicing these complex words. If you want to know how to&nbsp;speak English&nbsp;using the proper techniques, visit SpeakEnglishPodcast.com and&nbsp;&nbsp;to my mailing list. I will send you my&nbsp;5-day video course,&nbsp;so you can&nbsp;learn how to speak English fluently once and for all!&nbsp;And it's completely free.

#214 Difficult Words to Pronounce in English part2

Today, you will learn what else you can take to the beach.&nbsp; And with a mini-story, you will practice your English speaking. I will ask you many questions that you need to answer right away. It’s like having a conversation with another person in English. Welcome to Speak English Now podcast, with your host, Georgiana. The podcast that will help you speak English fluently with no grammar and no textbooks. Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of . My mission is to help you speak English fluently.&nbsp; Before we start, visit my website&nbsp;&nbsp;to get the transcript for free.&nbsp; Ok, let's start! Well, in the previous episode, we learned what things are useful when going to the beach:  Swimsuit Towel Sunscreen Sunglasses  &nbsp;Hat or cap  Air mattress  Let's learn some more today. #1 Parasol A&nbsp;parasol is a kind of big umbrella that is used a lot at the beach. It's not meant to protect you from the rain, but from the sun. Parasols have a pointed end that sticks into the sand. Sometimes, in windy weather, parasols blow away.&nbsp; So, it's important to stick the parasol in well. #2 Floater  No, a&nbsp;floater&nbsp;is not a person that floats. It's like a donut with air in it that helps you float. Although the floater is usually used only by children, if you don't know how to swim much, it is better to have a floater at your disposal. It's better to be a little embarrassed than to drown.&nbsp; #3 Beach ball You inflate a beach ball by blowing and blowing. Of course, as it weighs very little, it will go many miles away if it's windy. Parasols and beach balls are not very compatible with the wind. #4 Folding beach chair Although I've never used it, it sounds like a great idea. As the name suggests, a folding beach chair is one you can fold. When you put it away, you can change the shape to make it more compact. In addition, the short legs allow you to be closer to the sand when you sit on it. All that's missing is a cool drink. #5 Cooler And speaking of cold drinks. The beach would not be the same without drinks and food. Therefore, you need a&nbsp;cooler. There are small coolers designed to be easy to carry with you. That's all for now. I hope you had a good time learning new English vocabulary. And if you go to the beach, don’t forget to take with you some of the things that I have suggested in the last couple of episodes.&nbsp; Get the transcript on my website: https://SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast

#216 What to bring  to the Beach part #2

Hi! I’m Georgiana, founder of . My mission is to help you speak English fluently. In today's episode:  I'll reveal some tricks to maintain a positive attitude while learning English. And you'll practice your&nbsp;speaking&nbsp;with my new mini-story.  Before we start, get the transcript of this episode at:  Very well. Let's start! Is it possible to maintain a&nbsp;positive mental attitude? We know it's important, but how can you be more positive, and most importantly, how can you maintain that attitude? What you need is a change of mindset. And you can achieve that, by changing your strategy. For instance, get off social media&nbsp;and&nbsp;exercise more. I'm not saying you should run a marathon. But make sure you walk every day, even if it's just a little bit. Read self-help books in English.&nbsp; There are many self-help books out there, so do your research. However, I can recommend Unlimited Power, by Tony Robbins. Anyway. We all know that being positive helps us achieve amazing things. Do you know how you can help me? You can share the podcast with your friends and family. Tell them to go to&nbsp;&nbsp;and get my free mini-course. That would mean a lot to me. Thanks. Ok! If you want to know how to&nbsp;speak English&nbsp;using the proper techniques, visit SpeakEnglishPodcast.com and&nbsp;&nbsp;to my mailing list. I will send you my&nbsp;video course for free.&nbsp;So, you can&nbsp;learn how to speak English fluently once and for all!&nbsp; Get the transcript of this episode on my website: https://SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast &nbsp;

#217 Maintaining a Positive Attitude

Today, I'm going to talk about the word bear.&nbsp; And with a mini-story, you will practice your English conversation skills. Hi! I’m Georgiana, founder of .  My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Before we start, get the transcript at  Very well. Let's get started!&nbsp; The word&nbsp;BEAR&nbsp;is normally used as a noun when we're referring to a large furry animal that likes eating honey. In the second part of this podcast, you'll meet two funny bears, Yogi and Boo-Boo.&nbsp; The word BEAR&nbsp;can also be a&nbsp;verb. In that case,&nbsp;it has several meanings: A few of them are: to hold, to support, to exhibit, to stand, or to&nbsp;give birth to.&nbsp; For example, if I say that "I can't BEAR" something, I mean that I can't tolerate it or stand it. It's just too much, or it makes me very unhappy.&nbsp; Here are some more examples: Usually, we use the verb to BEAR when we need to accept or tolerate something, especially something unpleasant:&nbsp; Examples: "The pain was almost more than Jason could bear." "How can you bear to eat that food?"&nbsp; There are some other similar expressions. Instead of saying, "I can't bear it,"&nbsp;you could say I can't&nbsp;stand&nbsp;it, or I can't&nbsp;put up with&nbsp;it.&nbsp; Example: "I love going to the beach, but my sister can't&nbsp;stand&nbsp;it." "I just can't&nbsp;put up with&nbsp;my friend's dog."&nbsp; &nbsp; We can use the word&nbsp;BEAR&nbsp;in many different ways.&nbsp; For example, when you need to deal with something painful, we say that you BEAR the pain: Example: "Sometimes it's hard to&nbsp;bear&nbsp;the pain&nbsp;of being lonely." Other times, you need to take responsibility for the negative effects of your actions. It's when we say that you&nbsp;BEAR the consequences: Example: "She's quitting her job anyway, so; she won't be here next month to bear the consequences." That’s it for now. I hope you enjoyed learning new expressions with the word BEAR. Ok! If you want to know how to&nbsp;speak English&nbsp;using the proper techniques, visit SpeakEnglishPodcast.com and&nbsp;&nbsp;to my mailing list. I will send you my&nbsp;video course for free. So, you can&nbsp;learn how to speak English fluently once and for all!&nbsp; &nbsp;

#218 The word Bear in English

Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of&nbsp;. My mission is to help you speak English fluently.&nbsp; In today's episode&nbsp; - I'm going to tell you how you can get vegetables without going to the supermarket. And I’m not talking about magic :) - In the second part, you will learn grammar without memorizing any boring rules. &nbsp; Are you a new listener? I recommend that you get my free video course at&nbsp;. You will learn how to acquire more vocabulary, how to learn grammar but without memorizing anything, how to learn deeply, how to speak automatically and how to maintain yourself motivated in the long run. Very well. Let’s start! Some things only happen in cities. Interesting things. One of them is&nbsp;urban gardens, &nbsp; If you have an&nbsp;urban garden,&nbsp;you can grow your own&nbsp;veggies&nbsp;if you live in a city.&nbsp; I'm talking about tomatoes, celery, broccoli, etc. It is an exciting option if you do not want to buy them directly from the supermarket or if you want to make sure that the&nbsp;vegetables&nbsp;are pesticides free. Urban gardens&nbsp;appeared as a fad, but the truth is that they are consolidating in many cities. A good phrase to use in this case is: "they are here to stay". That is, it is not just a fad. Where can we find these&nbsp;gardens? Locations vary. For example, there are large&nbsp;gardens&nbsp;in the suburbs of many cities. These are family&nbsp;gardens&nbsp;that produce all kinds of veggies. &nbsp; We can also find&nbsp;urban garden&nbsp;projects in schools, where they have an educational function. I find it very helpful for children to understand that tomatoes are not "manufactured" in the supermarket but rather grown in the soil. On the other hand, many apartments have a terrace, and people have some vegetables in small earthen containers. Some take advantage of the rooftop. There is usually quite a lot of space available. I guess in general you can save money, but it's easy to overspend. You need tools, fertilizers, seeds, substrates... and a lot of patience. In any case, it's an outdoor hobby that is usually rewarding. However, there are some disadvantages. The most important is that the contamination affects the plants. All contaminating particles fall on the surfaces. Many of them are metals such as lead, mercury, or cadmium. And I don't believe anyone likes the idea of eating a tomato with these kinds of metals in it. &nbsp; Then there is the expense of the water, which can be significant. Nowadays, the water bill can go up quite a bit because there are more and more taxes. &nbsp; So... Would you like to have an&nbsp;urban garden? If you already have one, you can tell me about it in the comments section. Before I move on to the next section, go and get the transcript of this episode at&nbsp; Do you know how you can help me? You can share the podcast with your friends and family. That would mean a lot to me. Thanks.

#220 Urban Gardens in English

In today's episode, I will discuss&nbsp;how to understand people with strong English accents. And with a point-of-view lesson, you'll practice vocabulary and improve your grammar without memorizing boring rules. Hi, everyone! I'm Georgiana, founder of&nbsp;.&nbsp; My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Do you know how you can help me? You can share the podcast with your friends and family. Tell them to go to&nbsp;&nbsp;and get my free mini-course.&nbsp; That would mean a lot to me. Thanks.&nbsp; Oh, by the way, remember that you can check out the transcript on my website:  Awesome! Let's get started! Very often, I hear people speaking English with a strong accent. That's because their native language sometimes has a strong influence on the way they speak English.&nbsp; Have you ever traveled to another country and tried to speak their language? Then you're probably aware that some locals experienced difficulties understanding you and that not everybody was patient. Some people got very impatient and sometimes even rude.&nbsp; That's why you should be&nbsp;patient&nbsp;and&nbsp;encouraging&nbsp;whenever you talk to&nbsp;people with a strong accent because&nbsp;they are usually aware that you may have difficulty understanding them.  Therefore,&nbsp;be&nbsp;honest&nbsp;with your conversation partner.&nbsp;Don't pretend you understand the person&nbsp;if you can't comprehend what they are saying. And don't be afraid to hurt the other person's feelings. Being honest doesn't necessarily make you rude. Instead, use a polite phrase to say that you have some difficulty understanding. Ask the other person to speak more slowly. Say something like this: &nbsp;"I'm sorry, but I'm having some difficulties understanding you." or "Can you please speak a bit more slowly?" Don't try to understand every single word. Instead, make an effort to grasp the overall meaning. This way, you will be able to participate in the conversation.&nbsp; You'll need to&nbsp;relax, listen to meaningful words, and&nbsp;observe&nbsp;as a listener. Use as many contextual clues as possible. Listen&nbsp;very carefully to&nbsp;give&nbsp;all the&nbsp;feedback&nbsp;you can to the speaker. Use your facial expressions to give feedback.&nbsp;  Nod&nbsp;when you get the meaning. Smile&nbsp;when the topic is engaging. Frown&nbsp;when the content is about some problem.  Learn how to listen without interrupting: If you can understand the main point but are unsure about some words that&nbsp;don't seem relevant,&nbsp;ignore&nbsp;them and&nbsp;don't interrupt.&nbsp; However, when you don't seem to understand&nbsp;keywords or relevant&nbsp;ideas, you'll need to&nbsp;interrupt by using a phrase like this one: "Excuse me; I don't quite understand." "Could you please say that again?"&nbsp; Ask questions:&nbsp; Help the speaker by&nbsp;asking questions&nbsp;like: "Do you mean that…?" or "Are you trying to say that…." Like this, the speaker will feel that you're genuinely interested in the conversation. And keep smiling, show respect, and have fun communicating with people from all around the world. By the way, if you want to know how to&nbsp;speak English&nbsp;using the right techniques, visit SpeakEnglishPodcast.com and  to my mailing list.&nbsp;I will send you my 5-day video course so you can learn how to speak English fluently. And it’s completely free. &nbsp; Read the transcript on my website:&nbsp; http://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast

#221 Understanding someone with  a strong English accent

Today’s episode is going to be a little different than usual. In the first part, you will improve your grammar with a point-of-view story based on actual events. And in the second part, you'll practice your English speaking with a mini-story. Welcome to Speak English Now podcast, with your host, Georgiana. The podcast that will help you speak English fluently with no grammar and no textbooks. Hi, I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of&nbsp;. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Ok, let's get started! How was your summer vacation? Mine was quite uneventful, and since it was hot, I didn't travel anywhere. I just wanted to stay at home, chilling by the AC (air conditioner). As I was saying, this episode will be a bit different. I'll start with a point of view based on actual facts. I'll talk about Jim, who wants to join the gym in the summer. Ok. Let’s start! POV-Story &nbsp;(Learn grammar in context) I'll tell you a short story more than one time. Every time, I'll change a grammar point. I can change the tense or the person. This way, you'll notice the changes in context. First, I will tell the story from my point of view: After a long time of making excuses not to go to the gym, Jim finally dragged his feet and walked into the gym building to sign up. The clerk handed him the sign-up form. With tears in his eyes, Jim filled out the registration form and paid the first installment. "Now I have no excuses!" said Jim. So, the next day, he packed the gym bag, which included workout clothes, a towel, shower gel... And a pack of donuts to refuel. By the way, Jim always eats diet donuts, the ones with a hole in the center, like that you eat less quantity. On the first day at the gym, he took it very easy. But even so, he felt stiff for the next two days; he could barely move. After a few sessions and several boxes of doughnuts, Jim began feeling better about exercising. However, one day, after finishing his workout at the gym, he felt a little under the weather. It turns out that Jim came down with a cold, so he had to rest for the next few days. Jim also developed back pain during those days of rest. So, he took it easy for a couple of weeks and didn't go to the gym. Finally, after recovering, Jim tried going back to the gym; although, with the terrible heat waves, he ended up going to the beach. Now, I will tell the same story from Jim's point of view: After a long time of making excuses not to go to the gym, I finally dragged my feet and walked into the gym building to sign up. The clerk handed me the sign-up form. With tears in my eyes, I filled out the registration form and paid the first installment. "Now I have no excuses!" I said to myself. So, the next day, I packed the gym bag, which included workout clothes, a towel, shower gel... And a pack of donuts to refuel. By the way, I always eat diet donuts, the ones with a hole in the center, like that I eat less quantity. On the first day at the gym, I took it very easy. But even so, I felt stiff for the next two days; I could barely move. After a few sessions and several boxes of doughnuts, I began feeling better about exercising. However, one day, after finishing my workout at the gym, I felt a little under the weather. It turns out that I came down with a cold, so I had to rest for the next few days. Strangely enough, I also developed back pain during those days of rest. So I took it easy for a couple of weeks and didn't go to the gym. Finally, after recovering, I tried going back to the gym; although, with the terrible heat waves, I ended up going to the beach. Ok! That's the end of this short exercise. Notice that the changes between grammar points are subtle but important. My suggestion is that you avoid memorizing grammar rules. It's better to see the changes in the proper context.&nbsp; And with a story, it is much easier to remember all this. If you want to know how to&nbsp;speak English&nbsp;using the proper techniques, visit...

#222 Going to the gym in the summer

Today:  I'm going to reflect on the frustration that some English learners may experience. In part 2, you'll practice with a point of view story: you'll meet James and Jane and their adventures!  Welcome to Speak English Now podcast, with your host, Georgiana. The podcast that will help you speak English fluently with no grammar and no textbooks. Hi, I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of&nbsp;. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Do you know how you can help me? You can share the podcast with your friends and family. Tell them to go to&nbsp;&nbsp;and get my free mini-course.&nbsp; That would mean a lot to me. Thanks.&nbsp; Oh, by the way, remember that you can check out the transcript, on my website:  Okay, let's get started! Learning to speak English is not as simple as studying for a couple of days. Can you imagine? In one month, we could learn 15 new languages, or 14 if we are lazy :) If your goal is to become fluent, it takes some time. For example, my Fluency course has 20 units. And you have to dedicate a minimum of one week per unit. However, I assure you that if you follow the instructions, your fluency will improve dramatically by the end of the course. During the learning process, some students lose patience and become frustrated. They all have an initial phase of high motivation due to the novelty and transition to a plateau phase that leads to frustration when they do not see steady improvement. It is common for frustrated learners to blame themselves, saying things like:&nbsp; "I am not good at learning languages",&nbsp; "As an adult it is almost impossible to learn",&nbsp; "I don't have the memory to remember all this vocabulary",&nbsp; "I make a fool of myself when I speak.” This kind of mindset is dangerous because it affects motivation, and the chances of giving up are very high. Other students blame the method. For example, they say to themselves, "This method is useless", or&nbsp; “I am wasting my time", "This is pointless", etc.&nbsp; They buy many courses in the hope that the latest one will be the definitive one, the one that works. And I am not against discontinuing an English course if the method is not effective. I don't want to give away names, but large companies are more concerned about perceived value than real value, and some of these systems are very superficial. In other words, they do not allow you to learn in an effective and lasting way. You may already know this, but my system is specifically focused on speech development.&nbsp; My premium courses are based on repeated listening to audios. To give the brain time to assimilate and consolidate the lessons, you must repeat the audios on different days. In addition, the  feature question-and-answer exercises that help the student to speak from day one.&nbsp; So I believe the key to avoiding frustration is not to focus on results, but on learning time.&nbsp; Imagine you are in Unit 8 of the . Instead of evaluating your progress because you haven't finished yet, which is also very subjective, simply keep track of the number of hours you spend. You can, for example, use a spreadsheet and write down the time you are listening on a weekly basis. This way, you take the pressure off yourself and focus on what really matters and what you can control: the time spent. And if you are not convinced of your progress, you can listen to an earlier lesson, for example, unit 2 or 3. You'll find that they seem easier than before. This means you are making progress, but as I said, the most important thing is to accumulate hours of listening. Also, keep in mind that our brain needs quite a few days to assimilate new patterns, sounds, words and expressions.&nbsp; Think about how you learned your native language. Studies indicate that when we are young, we spend about two years listening to our parents before we can articulate sentences. This is called the "silent period" because the brain is learning and assimilating. Imagine a...

223 How to avoid frustration while learning English

Are you having a hard time following conversations in English? Don't worry. Today, I'll show you some expressions you can use confidently in situations where it isn't easy to follow a conversation. Welcome to Speak English Now podcast, with your host, Georgiana. The podcast that will help you speak English fluently with no grammar and no textbooks. Hi, I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of&nbsp;. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Do you know how you can help me? You can share the podcast with your friends and family. Tell them to go to&nbsp;&nbsp;and get my free mini-course. That would mean a lot to me. Thanks. Okay, let’s start! When we learn a new language, we are eager to practice speaking with another person. But what happens when the conversation is difficult for some reason? Maybe it's hard to keep up or follow what they tell us. Or if you are in a conversation with people who speak very fast, and you can't hear those words at all, or you don't recognize them, you feel uncomfortable. Although you may be embarrassed to interrupt in these situations, you can politely say that you don't understand what they have said. So today, I will show you some expressions you can use confidently in situations where it isn't easy to follow a conversation. Let's get started! #1. Asking for clarification: Sorry, I'm afraid I don't follow (you.) By using this expression, you are suggesting that you must have it re-explained or explained differently. Examples: "Sorry,&nbsp;I don't follow&nbsp;(you)—what exactly do you want me to do next?" "Do you understand? No, I'm afraid&nbsp;I don't follow." Here are some more phrases to ask for clarification: "I'm not entirely sure what you mean; could you explain it again? Or…" "Could you please say that a little slower?" "Sorry! That went straight over my head. Could you explain it differently?" #2. When someone asks for your opinion: If&nbsp;someone asks for your opinion&nbsp;on a topic for which you feel unprepared, you can use the following phrases: "It's&nbsp;hard to express my ideas about this topic in English, but I'll try my best. "It's really fascinating listening to you talk, but to be honest, I don't know much about this topic." #3. How to end the conversation: This is a little beyond me. By using this expression, you are ending the conversation. You are not asking for clarification; you are saying that the conversation is too difficult for you. Examples:&nbsp; "I'm sure it's fascinating what you're saying, but I have to admit that&nbsp;it's beyond me." I hope you are enjoying yourself. These expressions can be very useful when we find ourselves in difficult situations and have to ask for clarification. If you want to know how to&nbsp;speak English&nbsp;using the proper techniques, visit SpeakEnglishPodcast.com and&nbsp;&nbsp;to my mailing list. I will send you my&nbsp;5-day video course,&nbsp;so you can&nbsp;learn how to speak English fluently once and for all!&nbsp;And it's completely free. &nbsp; Read the transcript on my website: https://SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast

224 How to ask for clarification  in English

Today we will continue the accent reduction exercise with some fun&nbsp;. And with the help of a point-of-view story, you will learn grammar in context without memorizing any boring rules. Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of&nbsp;. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Do you know how you can help me? You can share the podcast with your friends and family. Tell them to go to&nbsp;&nbsp;and get my free mini-course. That would mean a lot to me. Thanks. Oh, by the way, remember that you can check out the&nbsp;transcript&nbsp;on my website:  Ok, let’s start! Last week we started this accent reduction exercise by focusing on the S sound with the help of some fun tongue twisters. So, let’s remember the&nbsp;&nbsp;we used last week to help you improve your English pronunciation. I will go fast, but if you want to practice them, you can do so by listening to the previous episode on my website. Listen and repeat: #1 I saw Esau kissing Kate. I saw Esau, he saw me, and she saw I saw Esau. #2 Santa’s Short Suit Shrunk. #3 You cuss, I cuss, we all cuss for asparagus. #4 Thin sticks, thick bricks. #5 Systematically assisting Sisyphus’s stealthy cyst-susceptible sister.&nbsp; I hope you’re having fun.&nbsp; Let’s practice&nbsp;with new&nbsp;. Are you ready? Let’s go! I will start saying each&nbsp;tongue twister&nbsp;slowly, and then I will go faster. At first, they may seem very difficult, so make sure you have the text in front of you to be able to follow it better. Ok. So, I will say it very slowly: 1. She saw Sharif’s shoes on the sofa. But was she so sure those were Sharif’s shoes she saw? Now I will say it faster. She saw Sharif’s shoes on the sofa. But was she so sure those were Sharif’s shoes she saw? Ok. Even faster! She saw Sharif’s shoes on the sofa. But was she so sure those were Sharif’s shoes she saw? Let’s continue! 2) The chic Sikh’s sixty-sixth sheep is sick. Let’s say it faster! The chic Sikh’s sixty-sixth sheep is sick. &nbsp; Even faster! The chic Sikh’s sixty-sixth sheep is sick. 3) There’s a pessimistic pest amidst us. Ok. Say it faster! There’s a pessimistic pest amidst us. Even faster! There’s a pessimistic pest amidst us. 4) Which witch switched the Swiss wristwatches? Say it faster! Which witch switched the Swiss wristwatches? Can you say it faster? Which witch switched the Swiss wristwatches? 5) She sells seashells by the seashore. Let’s say it faster! She sells seashells by the seashore. Even faster! She sells seashells by the seashore. Well, that’s all for now; I hope you had fun practicing your English pronunciation, and you didn’t get tongue-tied like Smith. We’ll see what happened to him and why he was crowned king.&nbsp; But before we continue… If you want to know how to&nbsp;speak English&nbsp;using the proper techniques, visit SpeakEnglishPodcast.com and&nbsp;&nbsp;to my mailing list. I will send you my&nbsp;video course for free.&nbsp;So you can&nbsp;learn how to speak English fluently once and for all! &nbsp; Get the transcript on my website:

#226 English Accent Reduction - Tongue Twisters - The S sound part2

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