Having SMALL TALK with you
Has always been my dream
I’ve wished I could SPILL THE BEANS
And feel like I am back to being fourteen
I wish I could trust you
And you could always be nearby
But it is unfortunate
That it might only happen WHEN PIGS FLY
I have to COUNT ON what my mom used to say
Because it is the only way
OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND
This is how she ... Show More
Mar 2023
Last Episode: Lesson 70: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
I still remember the day I decided to START OFF this project. During one of the sessions with my English teacher, I expressed my concern about not knowing the meaning of the most common idioms, slangs, and phrasal verbs. She suggested that I use them in sentences in order to memo ... Show More
4m 31s
Mar 2023
Lesson 69: Advanced English Speaking / Idioms - Phrasal verbs
Her latest project had many LOOSE ENDS. She was half way there and had a lot to do before she FINISHED UP her book. Unfortunately, due to her horrible car accident on the i35 highway, she PASSED OUT and was severely hurt. Regrettably, Maria went into a coma. After a whole month, ... Show More
4 m
Jul 2024
How to Have a Difficult Conversation
Need to have a difficult conversation, but you're not sure what to say or how to say it?
In this episode, I’m revealing 3 simple steps to confidently approach your next hard conversation. I'll guide you through the exact words to use, how to maintain your composure, and make sure ... Show More
12m 14s
Aug 20
#338 Overcoming Shyness (Anna, Confident Business English)
Today we have a conversation between Anna Connelly and me on the topic of overcoming shyness. This was originally an episode we record on Anna's podcast, Confident Business English, where Anna was mostly interviewing me about my experiences with feeling shy and my tips for the au ... Show More
36m 29s
Feb 2025
how to get your life back together
Listen if you're going through a tough time. We all go through slumps—those times when motivation feels nonexistent, productivity slows, and everything seems like a struggle. In this episode, Trin break down how to get out of a slump and positive affirmations for your healing ... Show More
24m 37s
Feb 2025
Learn English through Story: The Last Seat (+ Language Analysis)
Want to improve your English naturally while enjoying a great short story? 📚 This lesson is perfect for practicing listening, reading, and vocabulary! You’ll learn real-life expressions used in everyday conversations, so you can speak more fluently and understand native speakers ... Show More
9m 58s
Mar 2025
238 | Intermediate - Short Story: Echoes of the Night [English Listening Practice]
Title: Echoes of the NightLevel: Intermediate (B1-B2)Story: Two years after Adrian disappeared from Lena’s life without a word, she unexpectedly finds herself outside his apartment on a quiet autumn night. She tells herself it’s an accident, but deep down, she knows the truth—she ... Show More
9m 25s
Sep 2024
how to detach (let go & feel free)
Detachment doesn't mean coldness and complete emotional passiveness. Rather, it's a tool for healing, relinquishing control and moving forward. If you are in a place in your life where you feel stuck, you're holding on so tightly when really deep down you know you need to let go ... Show More
20m 44s
Feb 2025
#327 Time Management when learning English
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 the ... Show More
17m 13s
Nov 2022
How To Live In The Present During Overwhelming Times
When you look into the future, you're just inviting in anxiety over something that probably isn't going to happen or isn’t going to feel the way that you think it's going to feel. Instead, you could be living in the present and savoring the moment. I know, so much easier said tha ... Show More
14m 14s