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933 : What Do You Do When Your Mind Goes Blank? (The Five-Step Method)

Have you ever been asked a question and suddenly had no idea what to say? In this episode, you’ll learn a simple five-step method to help you organize your thoughts and keep speaking when your mind goes blank. Using the Five W’s—Who, What, When, Where, and Why—you’ll see how to b ... Show More

29m 54s

Oct 28

932 : Conversations With English Learners : I Asked About His Longest Friendship. I Wasn't Ready.

In today’s episode, you’ll join Teacher Tiffani for a real, relaxed conversation with one of her Academy students. Each week, she sits down with them to talk about an aspect of the monthly topic—sharing personal experiences, practicing natural English, and learning how to express ... Show More

22m 44s

Oct 25

931 : "Who's Your Best Friend?" — Why Your English Answer Sounds Basic

Talking about someone important in your life should sound personal—not like a list of basic facts. In this episode, you’ll learn why simple descriptions like “She is nice and funny” make your English sound basic, and how the People Method helps you create a vivid, meaningful answ ... Show More

23m 56s

Jul 2025

Why You Understand English But Can’t Speak? Slow English for Fluency & Shadowing | Easy Podcast

Do you understand English but still struggle to speak fluently? You're not alone — and this episode is for you.In this slow and clear English Unleashed podcast, Tom explains why many learners can understand English but can't speak it — and more importantly, how to fix it.You’ll l ... Show More

23m 41s

May 2023

#338 Why You Can Understand English, but Can't Speak it — What You Need to Know to Unlock Your Speaking Skills

Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <a style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href= "https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>. Do you understand English but can't speak it fluently? You are not ... Show More

38m 14s

Jan 2024

S2 E3: Do you FREEZE before SPEAKING in English?

Do you ever feel like you get stuck trying to speak in English? Maybe you try to open your mouth and the words just can't come out. Do you ever wonder why you can understand movies or podcasts, but can't have your own conversations? If you answered YES to any of these, or you eve ... Show More

28m 6s

Mar 2023

36. Why Can I Understand English But Can't Speak It?

Have you ever been frustrated that you understand English really well but can’t speak it as well? You’re not alone. This is a common experience I hear from some of my students, where they are frustrated that they understand English when others speak it or when they are ... Show More

29m 37s

Apr 2023

40. The English Gap

Do you feel like there is a gap between the amount of English you understand and the amount of English you can speak? This is what I call the English gap. Many times, we know what we want to say, but we don’t have the skillset to speak it out loud. There is a d ... Show More

18m 7s

Sep 2022

No more pauses or hesitation when you speak English

If you're working on improving your spoken English, you might have a problem with pauses. Maybe you start a sentence, but you hesitate because you're not sure how exactly to express your thought in English. You know how to say it ... Show More

6m 2s

Jul 2025

#449 - 5 Mental Blocks That Are Stopping You From Learning English (...And How to Beat Them)

Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <a style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href="https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>. In this episode, Izzy shares the 5 internal blocks that secretly stop you fr ... Show More

26m 6s

Jun 2025

Improve Your English: Why Listening Helps You Speak Ep 812

Today, we're tackling the two most common questions language learners ask us: 'How do I start speaking English?' and 'Is there a proven plan to reach fluency?' Spoiler: The answer is yes and it's simpler than you think."Repetition isn't failure, it's how your brain builds fluency ... Show More

15m 4s

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