#067 English speaking practice - Superst...

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

Meine beste Freundin ist Chinesin. Mit ihr habe ich über Aberglaube gesprochen. Denn wenn wir zusammen essen gehen, dürfen wir nicht vier verschiedene Dinge bestellen - denn vier ist eine Zahl, die Unglück bringt. So ist das zumindest in China. Hier in Deutschland mögen wir die v ... Show More

Whether it’s making a wish over a birthday cake, waiting for lottery results, or opening an email following a job interview, it's pretty common to cross your fingers. It’s a way of communicating that we’re hoping luck swings in our favor and our wishes come true. Often, you don’t ... Show More

What are the most common superstitions in the UK? What are the origins of these superstitions? Why do we believe these things? Are there any particular phrases in our language that relate to these superstitions? Listen to the episode to find out more and click here for a transcri ... Show More

We live in a day and age that is driven by science and technology, yet people are still superstitious. According to a study I read by YouGov, 9% of Americans claim to be superstitious, while another 35% admit to not being very superstitious, but somewhat. That makes over 40% of i ... Show More

There's no doubt that there are many New Year's traditions followed by different cultures, but were you aware that there are also some interesting superstitions? Well, in today's episode, we're being helped by members of our team and community to share some very interesting New Y ... Show More

Have you ever knocked on wood to stop something bad from happening? Or avoided walking under a ladder? Then you’re superstitious. Superstitions come from common, yet irrational beliefs. They typically stem from folklore or urban legend. But how irrational is it, if it’s actually ... Show More

Aberglaube Müde liege ich im Bett und will nicht aufstehen. Der Wecker läutet laut. Schließlich öffne ich meine Augen. Direkt vor mir sitzt eine schwarze Katze auf dem Fensterbrett und schaut mich durch die Scheibe an. Mein Atem wird schneller, meine Augen werden groß. Sie miaut ... Show More

When you're learning a language, it's common to feel sad about your progress. You want to become fluent... but it seems like that goal is so far away! If you hear an expression that you don't know, or have difficulty understanding a fast conversation, it's easy to lose confidence ... Show More