Better English Conversations: Talking About Friendship in English
Have you ever wanted to describe a close friend in English… but didn’t know the words to explain your connection? In this episode, we explore the exact vocabulary and natural phrases you need to talk about friendships—whether you’re describing a childhood friend, a long-distance friendship, or how a relationship has changed over time. You’ll learn how to: Describe types of friendships in English (work friends, lifelong, long-distance…) Use emotional vocabulary to talk about connection and trust Talk about how friendships begin, grow, or drift apart Express what makes a friendship strong and how to maintain it If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know how to describe my friendships in English,” this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to do exactly that. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Easy in your native language but not English? 02:15 Types of friends in English 06:48 Describing closeness in English 10:05 Describing what you do with friends 12:33 Describing new friendships 15:50 Describing challenges & changes 20:24 Talking about maintaining friendships 22:54 How to practice --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/talking-about-friendship-in-english If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! It really helps get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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How to Offer Help in English to Friends & Coworkers (Without Sounding Rude)
Have you ever wanted to help someone, but stayed quiet because you didn’t know how to say it in English? In this episode, you’ll learn exactly how to offer help in English politely, without sounding pushy or making someone uncomfortable. I’ll walk you through a 4-step method to help you support others in a way that feels clear, kind, and culturally appropriate—whether at work, with friends, or in emotionally sensitive situations. You’ll learn how to: • Show empathy without overstepping • Use specific English phrases to offer help • Speak with confidence in professional and personal conversations Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Thinking about offering help? Should you or shouldn't you? 02:05 Here's the right way to offer help 02:59 Step 1: Notice 05:14 Step 2: Empathy 08:45 Step 3: Express offer 11:46 Step 4: Do 15:12 Recap & Practice --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/offer-for-help-in-english/ If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! It really helps get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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How to Ask for and Understand Directions | Travel English
Ever felt nervous or stuck when you needed to ask for directions in English? You’re definitely not alone. In this episode, I’ll teach you exactly what to say—and how to say it—so you can ask for directions in English with confidence and ease. You’ll learn English travel phrases and English survival phrases that actually work in real-life situations. Whether you’re traveling abroad and need English for tourists or simply looking for English conversation practice, this episode is designed to help you speak clearly, politely, and naturally. Here’s what you’ll learn today: — Simple, natural ways to ask for directions in English — Common English phrases for travel that locals use — How to understand the answers people give you — What to do if you don’t understand or if your mind goes blank — Tips to feel calm, clear, and confident—especially if you’re shy or hesitant about speaking If you’ve ever felt nervous about using English travel vocabulary or asking for help in English, this episode is perfect for you. These practical tips are designed for shy speakers and English learners who want to sound polite and confident without feeling embarrassed. 🎧 Great for: — English-speaking tourists — Learners looking to improve their English conversation skills — Anyone who wants confident English speaking while traveling ✨ Challenge for You: After listening, try using one phrase from today’s episode when you ask for directions or in your next English conversation. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 The Anxiety of Asking for Directions 01:46 First Steps for Asking for Directions — Natural Phrases 03:47 What You'll Hear from Native Speakers 06:55 How to Clarify the Directions 08:30 What If You Freeze? 11:31 What's Next --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/ask-for-directions-in-english If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! It really helps us get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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Future Continuous and Future Perfect Forms | Advanced English Grammar
You know that moment when you're trying to set expectations with your team, make a professional commitment, or discuss long-term goals - and you feel limited by simple future tenses? When you want to say something like "By the time the project launches, we'll have been collaborating for six months" but you're not sure how to structure it correctly? In this episode, you'll discover: How to structure and use three advanced future tenses that make you sound more sophisticated The specific situations where future continuous helps you project assumptions and describe temporary events Why future perfect is essential for expressing expectations, hopes, and promises with confidence Real-life examples that show exactly when and how to use each form naturally Perfect for intermediate to advanced English learners who feel ready to move beyond basic future forms like "will" and "going to." If you've ever felt limited when trying to express complex future scenarios or wanted to sound more precise in professional conversations, this episode gives you the tools to do exactly that. This lesson builds on my popular episodes about future forms - but takes you to the next level with grammar structures that native speakers use daily for sophisticated communication. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:47 - Grammatical Structures 04:23 - Common Contractions Used 05:35 - Future Continuous 09:50 - Future Perfect 13:40 - Future Perfect Continuous 17:05 - Practice Quiz --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/future-continuous-future-perfect/ If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! It really helps us get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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Sound Fluent & Professional: English Phrases for Meetings & Updates
Learn the most effective English phrases for meetings and professional updates so you can sound clear, confident, and fluent in every workplace conversation — no more awkward or overly formal English. In this Confident English lesson, you’ll get practical business English phrasal verbs that native speakers use every day in team meetings, project updates, and workplace discussions. Whether you're giving updates in English, describing progress, talking about delays, or wrapping up with next steps, this lesson gives you the tools to speak English for work fluently and naturally. WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 The Right Language for Updates 02:13 Why Phrasal Verbs Are Important at Work 03:22 Phrasal Verbs to Start Meetings 06:00 Phrasal Verbs for Progress 09:59 Phrasal Verbs for Delays 13:17 Phrasal Verbs to Summarize --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/english-phrasal-verbs-for-meetings If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: 3-Steps for Clear Project Updates in English: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/give-a-project-update-in-english/ How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! It really helps us get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.
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