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Do you want to change a bad habit in English? Learn how to discuss personal improvements and daily routines in our latest episode.Sarah and Mike host a practical session on Everyday English Academy, focusing on how we talk about changing our behavior. We break down common phrases like gave it up and closed it, helping you describe your own experiences with more clarity. This conversation is designed for learners who want to improve their English listening practice while hearing how native speakers talk about making positive life changes.By following this slow, easy dialogue, you will gain the vocabulary needed to describe personal goals or reflect on things you have finished. We also explore how to talk about reading reviews and sharing feedback, giving you useful English speaking skills for your next conversation. Practicing these phrases will help you sound more natural when discussing your own habits in English.Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you have ever successfully stopped a bad habit. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Are you a planner or a spontaneous traveler? Join us to learn essential travel vocabulary in this slow English podcast.Sarah and Mike discuss the different ways people organize their trips. We cover practical concepts like color-coded organization and the difference between refundable and non-refundable tickets. This conversation is perfect for learners who want to talk about their own habits using natural conversational English.You will improve your English listening practice by following our natural, easy dialogue. We break down the key phrases used when discussing business trips and planning a trip, giving you the confidence to explain your own travel style clearly.Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you prefer to have a strict schedule or go with the flow when you travel. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

This slow, easy English conversation is all about describing your country and your hometown in English. Sarah and Mike talk about weather, scenery, sleepy small towns and busy cities, so you can answer the question "What's your country like?" on a video call, at a party, or when you meet a new friend while travelling. Has your mind ever gone blank when someone asks you about the place you come from? You'll learn how to say what a place is known for, describe mild or harsh weather, and talk about towns that are densely or sparsely populated. You'll also practise useful words like hidden gem, tourist trap and melting pot, plus natural phrases such as "to be fair" and "to get around". This episode is perfect for A2 English learners who want to describe their hometown and country with confidence, using real-life speaking and simple everyday travel vocabulary. 💡 Tip: Record yourself describing your hometown for one minute, then listen and add one detail. 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • known for: famous because of something • underrated: better than people think • scenery: the natural view around you • mild: not too cold • harsh: very cold and difficult • densely: with many things close together • sparsely: with few things, spread out • landlocked: with no sea coast • hidden gem: a great place few know • tourist trap: an expensive, bad place for tourists • melting pot: a place where cultures mix • laid-back: relaxed and calm 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Describing Your Country In English • Talking About Your Hometown • Describing Weather And Scenery • Hidden Gem Or Tourist Trap • Densely And Sparsely Populated Places • How To Get Around Town • What Is Your Country Known For • Country Guessing Game • Daily English conversation • English shadowing practice Everyday English Academy is the place where Sarah and Mike share slow, easy everyday conversations to help English learners grow their listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence. Make a cup of tea, get comfortable, and travel around the world with Sarah and Mike. Try today's tip: record one minute about your hometown, then listen and add one more detail. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week, and keep practicing with us. #DescribeYourCountry #EnglishVocabulary #TravelEnglish #SpeakingPractice #A2English #Hometown #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy

Stop worrying about mistakes and learn how to talk about overthinking in this English learning podcast for B1-B2 students.Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss the mental habit of overthinking and break down common English grammar points that often cause confusion. In this episode, they focus on the subtle difference between a few and few, helping you understand when to use each correctly. We also explore polite phrases for apologies, giving you the right words to use when you need to say sorry in professional or social settings.This B1-B2 English conversation is designed to improve your English listening practice by providing a slow, natural dialogue you can follow easily. By hearing how Sarah and Mike navigate these topics, you will gain the confidence to express your own feelings and fix common grammar errors in your daily speech. You will walk away with a clearer understanding of how to use these essential phrases naturally.Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you often overthink when you are speaking English. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Learn how to improve your spoken English by embracing self-correction in this slow, easy conversation.Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss the reality of speaking smoothly. This episode focuses on the moments when we falter during a conversation and why fixing those errors in real-time is a powerful tool for your speaking fluency. It is designed for English learners who want to sound more natural.By listening to this dialogue, you will see how native speakers handle mistakes without losing their rhythm. We explore how to manage pauses and corrections, helping you feel more comfortable when you stumble. This natural conversation provides the consistent listening practice you need to build confidence in your own daily interactions.Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you find it hard to correct yourself while speaking. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Stop waiting for the perfect moment to start your goals. Learn how to talk about taking action in this English podcast.Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss natural English usage through a fun anecdote about someone who just kept eating when they could not find the right words. This episode is designed for A2-B1 English learners who want to hear how native speakers describe persistence and daily habits.You will improve your English listening practice by following this slow, easy dialogue. By listening to the hosts break down these phrases, you will gain the confidence to express your own ideas about motivation and overcoming procrastination in your daily life.Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you have ever waited for the perfect moment to start something. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Boost your English listening practice with this 40-minute conversation. Learn how to catch subtle meanings in real-speed speech.Join Sarah and Mike as they break down the phrase "pick up on" during a natural dialogue. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to understand how native speakers notice changes in tone and nuance that are not always stated directly. By following their discussion, you will get comfortable with the idea that sometimes you need to guess the rest of the meaning based on context.You will focus on conversational English phrases that help you follow fast-paced discussions without getting lost. Sarah and Mike share practical examples to help you improve listening skills, ensuring you feel more confident when talking to others. This slow-paced breakdown allows you to focus on the details of natural speech patterns so you can apply them to your own conversations.Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you usually pick up on subtle changes in tone. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Learn how to talk about your future plans in this English learning podcast designed for B1 level students.Sarah and Mike discuss whether you need a big plan for your life or if having a backup plan is enough. They break down natural phrases like the whole sentence and discuss how to keep your perspective positive when things do not go as expected. This conversation is perfect for B1 English learners who want to improve their fluency while talking about life choices.You will build your natural conversational skills by following this slow, easy dialogue. By listening to how Sarah and Mike express their thoughts on planning, you will gain practical vocabulary to describe your own goals and backup strategies. This episode provides consistent listening practice to help you feel more comfortable speaking English in everyday situations.Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you prefer to have a big plan or just go with the flow. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Learn how to talk about October in English with natural phrases for describing the changing seasons and upcoming holidays.Join Sarah and Mike as they explore the interesting origin of the word October. In this episode, they discuss how the calendar shift affects our vocabulary and share descriptive phrases like colours finally show and a whole wall of Christmas. This conversation is designed for B1 English learners who want to build confidence when discussing seasonal changes and festive preparations in daily conversation.You will improve your English listening practice by following a slow, easy dialogue that focuses on common seasonal expressions. Whether you are explaining the shift in weather or talking about holiday plans, you will gain practical vocabulary to express yourself clearly. By listening to how Sarah and Mike break down these phrases, you will find it easier to incorporate descriptive language into your own English speaking.Keep practising by telling us in the comments which part of October you enjoy the most. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Are you stuck on the intermediate plateau? Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss overcoming common hurdles to improve English.In this episode, Sarah and Mike have a candid conversation about the challenges of language learning. They start with a specific rule about avoiding the word 'nice' and share a funny story about Mike going blank during an interview. By listening to this dialogue, you will understand how to push past the B1 English learners stage where progress feels slow and difficult.This conversation is perfect for anyone looking for consistent English listening practice. Sarah shares her own journey of making weekly progress, helping you see that steady improvement is possible even when you feel stuck. You will gain practical insights into how to maintain momentum as you work toward better English fluency.Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you have ever felt stuck while learning a language. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Improve your English listening practice by discussing personality types. Learn how to describe your season and temperament.Sarah and Mike discuss the changing air and the word sensible. They explain its meaning with an analogy and relate it to being autumn people or level-headed. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners looking to improve their natural conversational skills.You will explore how to use specific adjectives to describe your personality and how seasons might influence our moods. By listening to this slow, easy English conversation, you will build your English vocabulary and gain confidence in expressing complex ideas about yourself and your preferences.Keep practising by telling us which season matches your personality in the comments. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Improve your English for your commute with 30 minutes of easy listening. Turn your travel time into productive B1 English practice.Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss how much time we spend travelling and what that adds up to over a year. This conversation is designed to help you listen to natural, slow-paced dialogue while you are on the bus, train, or in the car. It is the perfect way to learn English on the go without needing to sit at a desk.After the conversation, we move into a quick grammar segment. You will clarify the correct phrasing for different modes of transport and review how to use past tense actions correctly. These English grammar exercises are simple and practical, helping you avoid common mistakes when talking about your daily journeys.💡 Tip: Describe your own daily commute out loud using one past tense verb you hear in today's conversation.🎯 In this episode, you can practise:• Using prepositions for transport• Talking about daily travel time• Using past tense verbs correctly• English listening practice• Improving B1 fluencyEveryday English Academy helps English learners build listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations with Sarah and Mike about familiar situations like your daily travel.Keep practising by telling us how long your daily commute takes in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

What Makes a Place Feel Like Home? | Easy English Podcast | Everyday English Academy Practise talking in English about moving into a new apartment and what makes it feel like home. Join Sarah and Mike as they share stories about unpacked boxes, familiar sounds, and a grandfather's favourite chair. Their slow, easy conversation helps you describe your own home and the things that make you comfortable there. Have you ever missed the little sounds or smells of home? You'll practise explaining how you settle in, talking about living out of boxes, describing an object your family passed down and why you keep it, and planning a simple housewarming with friends. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to improve everyday vocabulary and speaking skills for talking about moving, family belongings, and feeling at home. 💡 Tip: Describe an inherited object using “passed down” and explain why you keep it. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:55 Talk About Home in English 4:53 Describing Familiar Sounds and Scents 12:35 Talking About Family Traditions and Gatherings 19:24 Everyday Words for Kitchens and Renovations 25:36 Home Vocabulary Review 25:48 Speaking Practice 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • settle in: feel comfortable somewhere new • familiar: known from seeing it before • housewarming: party for a new home • live out of boxes: use belongings without unpacking them • put down roots: build a lasting home somewhere • creaky: making long squeaking sounds when moved • at ease: relaxed and comfortable • renovate: repair and improve a building • layout: how a place is arranged • hospitality: kind care for guests • get-together: small relaxed meeting with friends • heritage: traditions from your family's past • a home away from home: another place as comfortable as home • scent: a pleasant smell • appliances: home machines that do jobs • pass down: give to younger family members 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Talking About Moving In • Settling Into A New Home • Describing Familiar Sounds • Talking About Passed-Down Objects • Planning A Simple Housewarming • Making Guests Feel At Ease • English speaking practice • Daily English conversation • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy helps English learners build listening and speaking skills, vocabulary, and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations with Sarah and Mike, from moving-day stories to memories of home. Get comfortable and learn along with Sarah and Mike as they talk about the little things that feel like home. Keep practising along by telling us about one thing that makes your home special. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week. #FeelingAtHome #MovingHouse #Housewarming #EverydayEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #B1English #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy

Why We Keep Things We Never Use | English Learning Podcast | Everyday English Academy Practise talking in English about the things you keep but never use, from empty boxes to spare shirt buttons. Join Sarah and Mike for a slow, easy conversation about clutter and memories, and learn how to explain what you want to keep when sorting things at home. Do you have a drawer full of things you keep just in case? You'll practise describing odds and ends, explaining how boxes take up space, talking about sentimental gifts, and finding ways to meet in the middle when sharing storage space. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to improve their everyday vocabulary and speak more confidently about clutter, personal belongings, and reasons for keeping things. 💡 Tip: Describe one crowded drawer aloud using three expressions you hear in today's conversation. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:36 Talk About Unused Things in English 5:54 Everyday Words for Clutter and Storage 13:35 Describing Sentimental Things in English 18:13 Talking About Decluttering Your Home 21:40 Speaking Practice 22:17 Vocabulary Review and Everyday Use 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • clutter: too many things lying around • declutter: remove things you don't need • pile up: gather in larger amounts • odds and ends: small things of different kinds • overflowing: so full things come out • hold on to: keep instead of giving away • just in case: to prepare for possible needs • spare: extra and ready if needed • hoard: collect and keep too much • toss: throw something away • sentimental: special because of personal memories • attic: room directly under the roof 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Describing A Crowded Drawer • Keeping Things Just In Case • Talking About Sentimental Gifts • Explaining What Takes Up Space • Decluttering Your Home In English • Sharing Storage Space • English shadowing practice • English listening practice • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy helps English learners build listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations with Sarah and Mike about familiar situations like sorting a crowded cupboard. Get comfortable and learn along with Sarah and Mike as they talk about crowded cupboards and special memories. Keep practising by describing one crowded drawer aloud using three expressions from today's conversation. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week. #Decluttering #SentimentalThings #EverydayEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #B1English #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy

Practice talking in English about choosing between more free time and more money. Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss rushed dinners, a broken washing machine, and working on a Saturday. Their slow, easy conversation helps you explain everyday choices about work, spending, and rest. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to improve their everyday speaking and vocabulary for discussing time, money, and the choices that matter to them. 💡 Tip: Explain a trade-off involving time or money using “although,” including whether it was worth it. 📚 Vocabulary in this episode • time-poor: having very little free time • cash-strapped: having very little money • trade-off: losing something to gain something else • time flies: time passes surprisingly quickly • running on empty: continuing with almost no energy • downtime: time to rest without working • rush hour: busiest time for traveling to work • overtime: extra hours worked beyond normal hours • cost a fortune: be very expensive • a rainy day: a future time of financial trouble • cut corners: skip steps and reduce quality • outsource: pay outsiders to do work • convenience: ease that saves time or effort • necessity: something you truly need 🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Choosing More Time Or More Money • Describing A Time-Poor Week • Talking About Overtime • Explaining Trade-Offs With Although • Paying For Help At Home • Saying Whether It Was Worth It • English speaking practice • Daily English conversation • B1 English vocabulary Everyday English Academy helps English learners build listening, speaking, vocabulary, and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations with Sarah and Mike about choices like these. Take a little downtime, get comfortable, and learn along with Sarah and Mike. Keep practising along by explaining one time or money choice you have made using “although.” 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week. #TimeAndMoney #WorkLifeBalance #EnglishConversation #B1English #EnglishVocabulary #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy