#340 Stand Your Ground — Being Assertive...

This week is a bit special. All my premium courses have a 60% discount. I’ve received several messages with questions about the courses. I will try to answer some frequently asked questions in this short episode. By the way, you can get the offer at: speakenglishpodcast.com/cours ... Show More

Today’s episode is about something many English learners do too often: Saying “sorry” all the time—even when they don’t need to. Let me give you some examples: “Sorry, can I ask a question?” “Sorry, my English is bad.” “Sorry for bothering you.” “Sorry for my pronunciation.” Mayb ... Show More

In today’s episode, I want to talk about a very helpful idea for your English and your life. How to be more aware when Speaking English? Being aware means that you notice what is happening—inside of you and around you. You stop and ask: “How do I feel right now?” “What is my body ... Show More

Today we learn about exactly when to say the word "The". We also go over when not to use it, this can be tricky! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cody-marosz/support 

As promised, a series of minicasts with an English expression (or expressions) that you can use in your everyday life or during a speaking test. You can download the transcript here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatyousayinenglish/message Support this podcast: ... Show More

In this CarCast I discuss the power in your words and the need to not speak idly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/changeinadvance /support 

You want to sound more assertive. But you’re not sure what to say or how to say it. In this episode, I’m revealing 3 simple ways to instantly sound more assertive. These are easy phrases you can say to sound more confident and communicate your needs clearly. Plus, I share several ... Show More

You want to advocate for yourself more. But you’re not sure how to do that. You know you deserve to be heard, but finding the right words—and the confidence to say them—can be tough. In this episode, I’ll show you 3 simple strategies to stand up for yourself. Plus, I’ll reveal ho ... Show More

Ever had someone put you down, but you weren’t sure how to respond? You don’t need to get defensive or fire back. There’s a better way. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 strategies to handle belittling comments with confidence and control. These strategies will help you stay calm, a ... Show More

In lesson 6, we used the verb in Position 1 to create the Imperativ. You also need to utilize Position 1 to ask a question for which there is a Yes or a No answer. So, first be very clear in your mind that we've now switched to asking questions. Review the transcript, study the l ... Show More

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: what the decision was, when you made that decision, why it was difficult to make, and explain how you felt about the good result Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http ... Show More

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Why do people need to say 'thank you'? On what occasions do you say 'thank you'? Do people in your country often say 'thank you'? Have you ever sent a thank-you card to others? Tune in and have a great day! - Boo ... Show More