English Anyway

暑假親子出遊首選🥳7/4-26桃園兒童藝術節熱鬧登場！ 亮點主題活動7/18-19在桃園陽光劇場、7/25-26在龍潭運動公園， 精彩表演與特色市集一次玩，帶著孩子開心放電！ 更多資訊請見👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9a9rjw —— 以上為播客煮與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— You know a few English words — coffee, sleep, walk, phone. But how do you turn them into real sentences? In this episode, we show you how. Simple words. Simple s...

🎧聽武術教練巴士說：「她會重複問問題、一直弄丟健保卡，後來進展到會開始走失。」👉   https://fstry.pse.is/9b9rw8   照顧人生無法預期何時來！「先來一杯 我們再聊」聆聽照顧者、陪你預備長照未來！點擊連結，讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。  —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— "I'll send the report tomorrow. Is that okay? I mean, is it okay with you?" Sound familiar? Those three little words are...

🎧聽作家葉揚說：「長照最辛苦是看不到終點，每天反覆煎熬，但其實，都會有終點的……」👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9b9szm      照顧人生無法預期何時來！「先來一杯 我們再聊」聆聽照顧者、陪你預備長照未來！點擊連結，讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— You're having the worst week of your life. You want to call a friend — but you don't know how to start in English. Tod...

🎧聽藝人苗可麗說：「到底什麼是人生無常，直到經歷過才知道……」  👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9b9u48     照顧人生無法預期何時來！「先來一杯 我們再聊」節目聆聽照顧者、陪你預備長照未來！點擊連結，讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Someone asks you a question. Your mind goes completely blank. You say "I don't know" — and the conversation crashes into a wall. Toda...

🎧聽演員李運慶說：「幫爸爸換藥，發炎反覆近一年，我跟哥哥都想這會持續到什麼時候呢？」👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9b9v6g     照顧人生無法預期何時來！「先來一杯 我們再聊」聆聽照顧者、陪你預備長照未來！點擊連結，讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— Your boss gives you a huge project and a tiny deadline. You know the zipper is going to break. Today we give you the exa...

🎧聽宅女小紅說：「我媽喜歡打麻將，但照顧爸爸期間，她變得不敢出門，我覺得她很累。」👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9b9wy8     照顧人生無法預期何時來！「先來一杯 我們再聊」聆聽照顧者、陪你預備長照未來！點擊連結，讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。  —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— You have something great to say. But everyone keeps talking — and when you finally speak, you cut someone off by acc...

🎧聽民歌之母陶曉清說：「我把他手機搶過來刪訊息，他氣到不行，覺得生命被掌控了。」👉 https://fstry.pse.is/9b9xq2      照顧人生無法預期何時來！「先來一杯 我們再聊」聆聽照顧者、陪你預備長照未來！點擊連結，讓我們有機會不在照顧困境掙扎。 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— You have your resume in your hand. You can see the manager through the window. But your feet won't move. Today, we fix...

You were right in the middle of your story. Then someone said "pizza" — and now you have no idea where you were. These three phrases will save you every time. 🎧 Best for: A2–B1 learners What you'll learn: 💻 Why our brains lose track — the too-many-windows computer model 🛠️ 3 core phrases — "get back to," "lost track," "circle back" 🚤 3 real situations — when you go off topic, when they do, and...

You want to leave. Your feet are already heading for the door. But your mouth just keeps saying "yeah, totally, mm-hmm." Today we fix that — with one magic word and three simple tools. 🎧 Best for: A2–B1 learners What you'll learn: 🚗 The blinker rule — why ending a conversation is just like changing lanes 🛠️4 key tools — get going, catch up, let you go, it was good talking to you 📞 3 real role p...

Someone tells you your work is not good enough. Your face gets hot. Your brain goes blank. Your English disappears. Today we fix that — with three words and one golden rule. 🎧 Best for: A2-B1 learners What you'll learn: 🏗️ 3 core words — constructive, defensive, acknowledge (and why each one changes everything) 🥇 The Golden Rule — respond after you listen, not before 💼 3 real role plays — boss...

Someone is talking forever. Or worse — they just brought up something you really don't want to discuss. You need to change the subject. But how do you do it without sounding rude? 🎧 Best for: A2–B1 learners What you'll learn: 🪞 The Golden Rule — always validate first, then turn the signal 🔄 3 key tools — "anyway," "speaking of which," and "I'd rather not get into that, but" 💼 2 real role plays...

Cancelling plans is hard enough in your own language. In English? The words just won't come out right. Today we fix that — with a simple three-part rule that works every time. 🎧 Best for: A2–B1 learners What you'll learn: 📐 The Golden Rule — apologize, give a short honest reason, offer a new time 🎈 Key vocab — last minute, let someone down, rain check, false hope, ghosting 💬 3 real role plays...

The conversation was going great. Then suddenly — nothing. Your brain goes blank. Your eyes look at your shoes. You don't have to freeze anymore. 🎧 Best for: A2–B1 learners What you'll learn: 👀 Strategy 1 — look around you and comment on the room (low pressure, always works) ❓ Strategy 2 — ask open questions and pass the ball to them 😄 Strategy 3 — name the silence with humor and reset the ene...

Setting boundaries is hard enough in your own language. In English? It can feel impossible. Today we give you the exact words — so you can protect your time, your energy, and your friendships. 🎧 Best for: A2–B1 learners What you'll learn: 🔑 3 core words — boundary, prefer, firm (and why "prefer" sounds better than "want") 📐 The Golden Rule — acknowledge, state your boundary, offer an alternativ...

The lights go down. The music starts. And the stranger next to you? They already love everything you love. You just need to say something. 🎧 Best for: A2–B1 learners What you'll learn: 🎵 6 concert words — set, chills, electric, floor, pit, encore 🤝 Before the show — how to break the ice with one simple question ⚡ During the show — short, loud phrases that actually work over the music 👋 After...

You want to help. But you're afraid to say the wrong thing. So you stay silent — and that's actually the biggest mistake of all. 🎧 Best for: B1 learners What you'll learn: 🎯 5 key concepts — comfort, empathy, validate, sit with someone, vent ❓ The Golden Question — "do you want solutions or do you just need to talk?" 💬 Phrases for heavy moments — "you don't have to have it together right now"...

You see your friend is struggling. You want to say something. But you stare at your phone and delete the message anyway. Here's what to say instead. 🎧 Best for: A2–B1 learners What you'll learn: 💬 Opening phrases — "how have you been?" vs "how are you?" and why it matters 🎁 No pressure — the two-word phrase that makes your message a gift 👂 Stop fixing — why "that sounds really hard" is more po...

Your phone is dead. You're in an unfamiliar city. And you need to ask a stranger for help. Do you know what to say? 🎧 Best for: A2–B1 learners What you'll learn: 🗺️ Key vocabulary — directions, block, straight ahead, landmark 🙋 How to start — "excuse me, could you help me?" and "I think I'm lost" 🔁 The #1 tip — always repeat directions back to confirm 🚇 When it's too far to walk — "is it withi...

Saying "sorry" is easy. But does it actually fix anything? A real apology has three parts — and most people skip at least one. 🎧 Best for: A2–B1 learners What you'll learn: 🔧 The 3-part formula — name the mistake, take responsibility, offer to fix it ⚖️ Match the size — "I'm so sorry about that" vs "I owe you an apology" 🚫 Danger zones — why "I'm sorry you feel that way" makes things worse 💬 S...

You have a smart opinion. But saying "no, you are wrong" just ends the conversation. There's a better way — and it works every time. 🎧 Best for: B1 learners What you'll learn: 🎯 Key vocabulary — point, perspective, respectfully, fair enough ⚾ The Golden Structure — acknowledge first, then share your view 💼 3 real conversations — friends, office, and entertainment 🧠 Why always saying "yes" act...

Someone says, “You look great.” And suddenly… you panic, look away, and say, “No, I look terrible.” Sound familiar? In this episode, we explore both sides of compliments — how to give them naturally, and how to receive them without feeling awkward or fake. 🎧 Best for: A2–B1 learners What you'll learn: 👗 Giving compliments naturally — “you look great,” “that really suits you,” “it shows” 💼 Profe...

Someone invites you out. You don't want to go. But you don't know how to say no without feeling rude — so you say yes, and then cancel last minute. Sound familiar? In this episode, we teach you a simple three-part structure to say no clearly, warmly, and confidently every time. 🎧 Best for: A2–B1 learners What you'll learn: 🥪 The sandwich structure — the three-part formula native speakers use to...

You're not bad at English. Your brain is working perfectly fine. 🎧 Best for: B1–B2 learners The real problem? The way you're practicing it. In this episode, we break down the most common English learning trap — and why spending more time studying might actually be holding you back from speaking. 🧠 The "input trap" — why passive studying builds recognition, not speaking skills 🗣️ The 3-second rul...

Walking into a gym in a new language can feel terrifying. But you don't need perfect English — you just need the right words. 🎧 Best for: A2–B1 learners What you'll learn: 🎯 Setting your goals — "I want to focus on my legs," "my lower back is a little sore" 🏋️ Gym vocabulary — goals, reps, sets, form, sore, tight, out of breath 🙋 Asking for help — "sorry, I'm not familiar with that," "could you...

"I miss you." — Simple. Honest. But what if the feeling is bigger than those three words? 🎧 Best for: B1 learners What you'll learn: 📓 Private journal — "honestly, I've been thinking about her a lot" and "I really miss having her around" 💬 Text message — soft phrases like "it's been a while" and "you came to mind today" 📊 Intensity scale — from level 1 "I think about you sometimes" to level 3...