Name: #339 Learn to Be Assertive in English by Speak English Now through mini-stories
Duration: 13 min 52 s
Description: Today, we are starting a brand-new series on Assertiveness. Assertiveness is very important when you speak English because it helps you express your thoughts clearly and confidently. You don’t feel shy, and you don’t feel afraid. Get the transcript here:

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024 Learn some time prepositions in English

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&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp;&nbsp;Course 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt;  I'll talk about the most common business expressions in English. Later, you'll practice grammar with a point of view story.  Look up to someone When you look up to someone, you view them with respect and admiration. Example: "Tom truly looks up to his father, and he wants to become a policeman, just like his dad." For more episodes and the full text, visit&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

#033 - Business English Idioms Examples and Story - Part #1

&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp;&nbsp;Course 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt;  I'll talk again about the most common business expressions. Later, you'll practice your English speaking with a funny story with questions and answers. A long shot  If you describe a solution to a problem as a remote possibility, it means there is little chance of success, but you think it's worth a try. The idiom originates from the concept of a shot at a target from a great distance, therefore difficult to make.&nbsp;&nbsp; For more episodes and the&nbsp;full text, visit&nbsp;

#034 - Business English Idioms Examples and Story - Part #2

&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp;&nbsp;Course 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt;  Today, I'll talk about correction when speaking English and how it affects your fluency. Later, you'll practice your speaking with a funny mini story.  Let's say you're an English student, and you're trying to practice your speaking. Your first idea is to hire a tutor who will correct all your mistakes. At first, it seems like a great idea to be corrected. Every time you make a mistake, the tutor will tell you the correct pronunciation, and that's how you'll learn to speak correctly.&nbsp; For more episodes and the full text, visit&nbsp;

#040 Correction when Speaking English

&gt;&gt; Get my new course: The&nbsp;&nbsp;Course 2024! Visit&nbsp; and get the course! &lt;&lt;  Today, you'll practice some pronunciation with the most popular fashion brands on the market. I'll help you to pronounce these brands just like an American. Later, you'll practice your listening with an interesting point-of-view story.  Adidas When you think of sports, what name comes to mind? I'll give you a hint: it's a German brand. It's Adidas! Adidas is a famous German brand that designs and manufactures shoes, clothing, and accessories.&nbsp; For more episodes and the full text, visit&nbsp;

#041 Pronounce Fashion Brands like an American

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. But don't despair. Even in these circumstances, you can find a good strategy to learn English. As you know, my system is based on listening. Therefore, it is a significant advantage since you can take the lessons wherever you want on your mobile, tablet, or laptop. There is no need to sit in front of the computer and start studying. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/327-time-management-when-learning-english/

#327 Time Management when learning English

Today, we’re going to explore something different. Something that might completely shift the way you think about learning English: What if learning English isn’t about replacing your identity... What if it’s about creating a new version of yourself? Get the transcript here:

#338 You Need a New Identity to Speak English Fluently

Today, we are starting a brand-new series on Assertiveness. Assertiveness is very important when you speak English because it helps you express your thoughts clearly and confidently. You don’t feel shy, and you don’t feel afraid. Get the transcript here:

#339 Learn to Be Assertive in English

Today, we are continuing our Assertiveness Series. We’re going to talk about something very important: Standing Your Ground – Saying What You Mean Clearly. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/340-stand-your-ground-being-assertive-in-english/

#340 Stand Your Ground — Being Assertive in English

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: Hi everyone! I am Georgiana, founder of&nbsp;. My mission is to help you speak English fluently. Hello, dear students, I hope you're well. I am alright, and I have prepared a special episode for you. - We will practice expressions and vocabulary related to the recommendations of health authorities on how to limit the spread of this global pandemic. We will also practice fluency with a new mini-story by using the term "should," among other structures. As I'm sure you know, a global pandemic is affecting the health of many people and also our daily lives. I had planned to do another topic this week, but I think it's worth talking about this instead so that we can learn and practice relevant vocabulary. I thought it would be a good idea to review the indications and recommendations that health authorities give us to prevent the spread of the virus. So in today's episode, we're going to learn some useful and relevant stuff. Before continuing, and as a disclaimer, the only purpose of the episode is to learn English, not give medical advice. Today's episode is not intended as medical instruction or guidance. For any questions or concerns, please contact a doctor or the health authorities in your country. Okay, now we continue :) Wash your hands I'm sure you've heard many times how important it is to wash your hands patiently. Apparently, you have to spend at least 20 seconds washing your hands. Yeah, I know 20 seconds seems like a lot, but you should do it just in case. We have to wash every single finger and not forget the fingertips. It is especially important to wash regularly and particularly after coughing and sneezing. Soap and water are the most effective. Alcohol-based disinfectant gels can also be used, but it is preferable to use soap instead. Avoid touching your face. I often touch my face without realizing it, and this is not good. We can become infected if we touch our face, especially when we have previously touched a contaminated surface. In particular, try not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. Some people have a habit of biting their nails. Please try not to do that. In any case, wash your hands. Cover your mouth. An important aspect when we sneeze or cough is to cover our mouth. A tissue is enough, but if we don't have one, we can cough or sneeze into our sleeve. If we do this in the air, we will be releasing the virus into the same space the others are breathing. Therefore, we have to be cautious. Keep your distance from other people. Maintain a distance of at least 3 feet (0.91 m) from other people. If you or someone else is sneezing or coughing, you should keep even more distance. As a matter of common sense, the less contact we have with other people, the better. Every country is taking similar measures, so we have to respect what the authorities say. Wearing a mask I think wearing a mask is important, but I've seen people walking down the street practically alone and wearing masks. You only need to wear a mask if you are caring for an infected person and if you have a cough or sneeze often. Remember that we have to combine this with the above measures. Ah! And remember to wash your hands before touching the mask. When traveling With everything that is happening, I recommend not to travel. Besides, there are so many controls, and some countries are even closing their borders. If you really need to travel, take some masks and gloves with you in case you need them. And try to cooperate with the police and all the airport staff. These people are probably more tired than you are, so it is best to try to help by following their instructions. When you cook When we handle food, for example, when we prepare it before cooking, it is important to disinfect the...

#121 Global Pandemic - About the Recommendations

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#339 Learn to Be Assertive in English

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