&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp;&nbsp;Course 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt; Today, I'm gonna keep talking about . Last week you learned some interesting facts about his life, so I will continue sharing some exciting facts about him. What else do we know about Shakespeare? Well, one thing is for sure. Shakespeare's life was anything but boring. Did you know that we're probably spelling Shakespeare's name wrong? We don't really know exactly how William Shakespeare wrote his name. For more episodes and the full text, visit&nbsp;

#128 William Shakespeare (part #2)

&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp;&nbsp;Course 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt; Have you ever wondered if you spend too many hours looking at your ? Or maybe the computer. There is an expression in English that I quite like, called being hooked. It means to be excessively attracted to something and almost unable to resist it. For example: - I’m hooked on doing sports. - But I've never seen you exercise. - I have a lot of willpower, and I’m able to resist it. For more episodes and the full text, visit&nbsp; &nbsp;

#144 Are you hooked on your cell phone?

&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp;&nbsp;Course 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt;  I’d like to talk about how speaking a different language can change your personality. Later, a cool mini-story to practice your English speaking.  So, did you know that speaking a different language can change your personality? Yes, you heard me well! Studies show that depending on the language you speak; your personality can be affected. Studies show that speaking two or more languages can lead to a split personality. For more episodes and the full text, visit&nbsp;

#149 Is your personality different in English?

Today, we'll talk about  ghosting, why it happens, and how to handle it. Plus, we'll practice some grammar in context with a Point-of-View story. Since Halloween is coming, let's talk about something spooky—ghosts and ghosting. I don't believe in real ghosts, but they are fun to see in stories, movies, and on Halloween! A ghost is the spirit of a person who has died, and people imagine they appear and disappear mysteriously. Get the transcript on my website:&nbsp;

#318 Ghosts, Ghosting — Halloween 2024

&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp;&nbsp;Course 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt; Today we are going to talk about&nbsp;phrasal verbs&nbsp;with the verb&nbsp;give. Many of you have asked for a new&nbsp;phrasal verbs&nbsp;episode, so I am sure that you are excited about it. Apparently, everyone wants to learn new phrasal verbs. And with&nbsp;mini-story, you will&nbsp;improve your fluency. I will ask you many questions that you will need to answer right away. It’s like&nbsp;speaking English with another person. For more episodes and the full text, visit&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

#173 English Phrasal Verbs with GIVE

&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp;&nbsp;Course 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt; Today, I’m going to talk about&nbsp;managing your English learning time. Next, you will practice your speaking with a mini-story.&nbsp; Have you ever wondered how to find more time to do something? I ask myself that all the time. In fact, I think time runs away from me, and I don’t have time to chase it. The truth is time flies. And it flies for everyone. We always have something to do in today’s society, and there is never time for anything.&nbsp; For more episodes and the full text, visit&nbsp;

#210 Managing your English learning time

&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp; 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt; Are you interested in becoming a permanent resident of the U.S.? Today, I will discuss how to obtain a Permanent Resident Card, commonly called a&nbsp;green card.&nbsp;This&nbsp;document&nbsp;allows you to&nbsp;live and work in the U.S. indefinitely.&nbsp; A "green card" is a plastic card with the individual's biographic information, photo, fingerprint, and expiration date issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Permanent Resident Card is&nbsp;valid for ten years and must be renewed.&nbsp; For more episodes and the full text, visit&nbsp; &nbsp;

#248 Obtaining a Green Card: Becoming a U.S. Permanent Resident

&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp; 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt; Our main topic today is&nbsp;stress management because, let's admit it – learning a new language can be quite overwhelming. Don't worry, I'm here to help. I'm going to share some really helpful tips to make learning a new language less stressful. Here are some useful tips to manage stress:&nbsp;  Breathe deeply Stay Organized Exercise Regularly Talk to Someone Get Good Sleep  For more episodes and the full text, visit&nbsp; &nbsp;

#274 Stress-Free English Learning and Healthy Living Tips

&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp; 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt; Today, I will discuss Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," but don't worry because I've made it very&nbsp;easy to understand. Today, we'll explore the famous play 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, written over 400 years ago. This play is divided into five acts, like chapters in a book. I've prepared a short summary for each act. In this episode, we'll focus on Acts 1, 2, and 3, and in our next session, we'll continue with Acts 4 and 5. In the play, Shakespeare explored important things like love, family, and problems that were important back then and still matter to people today. &nbsp; For more episodes and the full text, visit&nbsp;

#275 Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare for Beginners

&nbsp;&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp; 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt;  In a previous episode, we talked about the mouse, the keyboard, and the screen. Today, we'll learn about more  parts of a . And with a short story, you will learn grammar in context without memorizing any boring rules. Now, let's talk about 'RAM.' RAM stands for 'Random Access Memory.' RAM is like a computer's working memory. It's where the computer keeps things while doing tasks, just like our brains remember stuff when we're busy. My old computer only had 8 megabytes of RAM. It's like having a small desk – you can only put a few things on it at once. Nowadays, computers have much more RAM, at least 8 gigabytes, which is like having a big desk with lots of space. This helps modern computers work faster and better. For more episodes and the full text, visit&nbsp;

#279 My first computer and new alternatives part2

Today, I'll talk about&nbsp;how to order food in a restaurant in the United States! We'll review helpful phrases, cultural tips about tipping, and how to ask for a takeaway box. Plus, we'll practice fluency with a mini-story. Understanding the Menu When you go to a restaurant in the U.S., you'll usually get a menu that's divided into sections: Appetizers – small dishes served before the main course. Entrées – are your main dishes. Sides – small portions of your meal, like fries or salad. Desserts – sweet treats to end your meal! Get the transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/320-how-to-order-food-in-a-restaurant-in-the-usa/

#320 How to order food in a restaurant in the USA

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#279 My first computer and new alternatives part2

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