Speak with Nick

Improve your English listening skills while learning about an important part of everyday culture in the UK. Explore the world of charity shops, thrift stores, and vintage shopping. These colourful and unique places are a big part of British shopping culture and play an important role in the growing movement away from fast fashion and towards more ethical and sustainable consumption. Listen to this...

Reading English for Pleasure is for English learners who want to improve their English naturally. Through stories, reflections, and real-life language, you’ll discover how reading for enjoyment builds vocabulary, confidence, and a deeper feeling for English, without studying, translating, or pressure. Listen to this podcast and read a full transcript on my website here: https://www.speakwithnick.i...

In this episode, we slow down to reduce the stress of the Christmas season by discovering some fun British Christmas traditions. From Christmas crackers and mince pies to Boxing Day and colourful Christmas jumpers, you’ll learn about English curiosities that bring the holiday spirit to life. Relax, and enjoy a cozy moment of English learning. 🇮🇹 Se sei italiano e vuoi seguire questo episodio parol...

Why do so many Italians hesitate to speak English? One word: fear. Fear of mistakes. Fear of not being “ready”. But here’s the truth: speaking improves only by speaking - yes, even with mistakes! I'm Nick Simcock, certified language coach, and I help Italians unlock their English by transforming fear into progress. In this episode, we dive into the mindsets that block you and the simple shifts tha...

What are the best ways to use AI for your English? And what are the limitations and drawbacks? AI is an amazing tool to help you with your English, but real human interaction remains the key to success! On my website you can find the full transcript www.speakwithnick.it podcast   Se sei italiano e vuoi capire ogni parola di questo podcast, vai sul mio sito dove potrai ascoltarmi mentre segui la tr...

Why does your motivation come and go? How can you make real progress with your English? If you’re feeling inspired and motivated to really improve your English, that’s great! But beyond your motivation and desire to do it, you need something more: the power of habits! Se sei italiano e vuoi capire ogni parola di questo podcast, vai sul mio sito www.speakwithnick.it podcast dove potrai ascoltarmi m...

I share some memories of a fantastic two week tour we did in Japan in 2010. I’m reminded of our trip because this year the World Expo is held in Osaka. Listen and read a full transcript here: www.speakwithnick.it podcast

In this podcast I remember my Dad and the canoeing adventures that we had together in England. I recount some of the history and fascinating aspects of the canals in England. You can listen to this podcast and practice your speaking while reading a complete transcript on my website: https://www.speakwithnick.it/go-with-the-flow/

Small talk is warm and spontaneous conversation about light topics. It’s simple informal chat exchanged with a smile. However, the act of ‘striking up a conversation’ can produce a magic ‘social glue’! Listen to my voice and follow a full transcript on my website. There’s also a language focus to help you with some of the more unusual phrases I’ve used. www.speakwithnick.it/podcast/

It’s Valentine’s week. Are you feeling the love? No? If you’re not head over heels in love don’t worry, there’s something for everyone! Love isn’t just about romance, it’s about friendship, family, and most importantly, self-love. For a full transcript of this podcast visit my website: https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/

A happiness jar is a great way to combat the tendency that we have to look on the bad side of life. On my website you can listen to my voice as you read the transcript and there’s a 'language focus' to help you with some of the more unusual phrases I’ve used. Go to ⁠www.speakwithnick.it podcast⁠ Ciao for now!

Here are a few great ideas to take the consumerism out of Christmas and spread the joy of giving a little further. On my website you can listen to my voice as you read the transcript and there’s a 'language focus' to help you with some of the more unusual phrases I’ve used. Go to www.speakwithnick.it podcast Happy Christmas and Ciao for now!

Autumn should feel like a warm cosy Sunday. Nothing should be rushed. In this podcast I talk about walking in nature, food, harvest festivals and relaxing at home. Listen to this podcast and read a full transcript on my website here: https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/

In this podcast I take you to the UK and give you the lowdown on how to navigate the pub and beer! On my website you can read the transcript as you listen. There’s also a language focus to help you with some of the more unusual phrases I use. https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/

In this podcast I give you three simple tips and 1 super hack to integrate English into your life, start today! On my website you can listen and read the transcript at the same time. There is also a language focus to help you with some of the more unusual phrases I use. https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/

In this podcast I talk about the benefits of handwriting. As an English learner, the physical act of putting pen to paper will strengthen the neural connections in your brain. Call it a diary, a journal or simply my notes, writing can also bring great calming clarity to your life. Listen to this podcast on my website and read a full transcript. There’s also a language focus to help you with some o...

My favourite memories from our two week Fly and Drive to California back in 2007. You can listen to this podcast and read a full transcript on my website. / Puoi ascoltare questo podcast e leggere contemporaneamente una trascrizione completa sul mio sito: www.speakwithnick.it/fly-drive-california

This year, my family and I decided to take a road trip to England from our home in northern Italy. It was a trip that took us to five different countries: Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium and England. Listen to this podcast with a full transcript and a language focus to help you on my website here: ⁠https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/

Probably the best thing about reading for pleasure is when you become lost in a story and its characters. You can easily forget you are reading in a different language! It’s in these magic moments that we naturally acquire new vocabulary without even trying to learn! Listen and read a full transcript of this podcast here: https://www.speakwithnick.it/podcast

English is the most common form of communication in business, travel, leisure and entertainment. So, if you want to broaden your horizons or improve your position in the world it’s a no brainer; learn English. But if it’s such a good idea to learn English and many people want English as their second language, why do so many people struggle? Listen to this podcast and read a full transcript at the...

I decided to speak with my American friend Liz Jackson from Boston about the famous American holiday Thanksgiving. I’m from England and I have never experienced a Thanksgiving, so I was keen to talk to Liz about it. And I learned some interesting things that I didn’t know about the origins and how it compares to Christmas. Listen, read a full transcript and use my Language focus to help you here:...

This podcast is the spoken, chatty version of an article I wrote about tea. Yes, I’ve got a lovely … mmm, cup of tea with me right now. And so I wrote this article and a lot of you have asked for the audio version. So the article starts with a ‘did you know’. Did you know? Tea is considered the quintessential drink of the English people, but ... You can listen to this podcast and read a full trans...

Hi, I’m Nick Simcock, an English Language coach. I help Italians to unlock their English. Memories of Bonfire Night in England Well, in my last podcast about Halloween I mentioned Bonfire Night. What is Bonfire Night? Well, it’s also known as Fireworks Night, or more precisely Guy Fawkes Night. It’s an annual commemoration observed on the 5th of November in Great Britain, involving bonfires and fi...

Memories of Halloween in England Hi I'm Nick Simcock. I'm an English language coach. I help Italians to unlock their English. In this podcast today I want to talk about my memories of Halloween. From all the different festivities in England that I remember, Christmas, Bonfire Night, birthdays, Easter, I think the most magical was Halloween and I have some great memories. They're divided up into th...

Hi, I’m Nick Simcock, an English Language coach. I help Italians to unlock their English. Houses in England - with my wife, Laura There isn’t enough space here to include a full transcript of this chat, but if you want a copy of the transcript or you have any questions for me or Laura then send me an email to ask@speakwithnick.it Per avere il meglio da questo podcast segui i miei consigli.  * Non...