English & Coffee

In a single day, a person can make any one of a thousand decisions that will impact the outcome of his or her day.  For this reason, it is important that we understand the " opportunity cost " associated with each decision that we make.  In today's pour, we are going to talk about the things that we knowingly and sometimes unknowingly exchange when we make a decision to do or not do some...

Life's way of sharing wisdom can sometimes be a bit daunting and ominous, as we struggle to make it through another day.  In these times, we must remember to be thankful and accept these challenges as stepping stones leading us to new heights.   In today's pour, I want to give some perspective to those of you who feel that this year is asking for a lot more than you have to offer. Let us...

The Lightbulb Moment - is a moment when a bright idea hits you in the face like a semi doing 80 on the freeway. In today's pour, I shine the light on those that are still struggling to find the inspiration needed to practice speaking English on a daily basis.  The ones that feel that it's just too difficult to talk with themselves or just don't know how to go about flexing their creative lear...

In today's pour, we review the power of role-play and creating short stories to improve your command of the English language.  When you listen to this audio, I want you to think of how you can incorporate this strategy into your daily routine which would allow you to maximize downtime and not feel that you have to plan a speaking session several days in advance.   The main thing to...

If you're tired of setting language goals that you never achieve and frustrated with the lack of progress in your journey, this episode is for you!  In today's pour, we will talk about core concepts to keep in mind when you are trying to set up your language goals for the year.   This episode is short and concise, so that you can listen to it as many times as you need without fear of los...

Are you ready for a challenge?  Do you want to test your listening skills? Are you elite?  If you think that you have what it takes...Press Play! Transcripts Available: www.englishandcoffee.org Email: englishandcoffeepodcast@gmail.com

A conspiracy theory by definition is the explanation for an event or situation caused by an unknown power or entity .  There are many theories stretched across the globe that evoke feelings of fear and uncertainty in the mass population.  Today, we will take stroll through some of the common and not so common theories out there that have been known to trigger controversial discussions in...

How's it going out there?  I hope that all of you are well=)  I'm sure many of you out there can appreciate what it means to have a brother or a sister in your lives.  Your sibling is someone that can get on your nerves and make you laugh at the same time...lol ( For those of you that's can't relate ).  But in my case, my sister is someone that I can call my best friend.  ...

I hope that this audio finds each one of you in good spirits and ready to take on the New Year! I took some time to record a few of 2022's last moments to speak with you about some of the strides we made this year, as well as, talk about things to come.  We had an amazing year and it was definitely a time of growth and development.  I would love to hear what kind of goals you crushed las...

Happy Holidays Everyone! In today's pour, we will sip on this little holiday story of a man that is reminded of what matters most in life.  I know that it can be easy to forget about the little things that keep us grounded when we are consumed by the incessant notifications from work that try to convince us that the office is where we need to be all of the time .  The man in this story w...

In today's pour, we talk about the woes of travel. All of the planning involved with packing up your kids to go visit grandma or just taking a day trip on the edge of town :) You'll get your fill of colloquial expressions and maybe even a new idea or two to try on your next road trip with the fam! Enjoy \m/ *Transcripts available: www.englishandcoffee.org

If you snatch a mirror from the wall and smash it on the ground...what are you left with?  Some may say that you are left with a mess to clean up, but others might say that it's still a mirror that was smashed into a thousand pieces. Well, if we take the perspective of the latter and believe that each one of those shards or fragments could just be a component of a greater construction...could...

It's that time of year again!  The time when people rip the hinges off of their purses and wallets, in the hopes that they will find the " perfect gift " for that special someone :p But as we all know...this is a little easier said than done.  So, how does one find the "Perfect Gift"?  Well, in today's pour, that is exactly what we are going to find out!  So, grab your cup and...

How much value do you put into someone's appearance? How much value do you put into your own?  Should a person's worth be calculated in a glance?  Or should a person's worth be measured by their character?   In today's pour, we are going to talk about how one's appearance can significantly influence their relationship with the world.  So, grab your cup and Let's G.O!   *Tr...

When you were a child, you may have experienced many periods of what some would call "Hard Times".  It's only when we become older and start living on our own that we can truly look back and appreciate some of those challenges that we faced early in life. In today's podcast, I share a few childhood memories that I feel have truly shaped my outlook on the world.  I am thankful for these m...

Do you have a favorite television show that you watch?  Have your recently spent a weekend binge-watching "The Walking Dead" for the 13th time on Netflix?   Maybe you have...maybe you haven't...but have you ever given any thought to the weight that a simple viewing decision can have on your perception of the world? In today's pour, we explore this topic and uncover some rather interestin...

In today's pour, we put you dead-smack in the middle of the action!  You will be the main protagonist and recipient of the message this audio contains.   With my words, you will be guided deep into the woods, as you discover the true meaning of "The Low-Hanging Fruit".   After listening to this audio, I would love to hear what you gained from this experience and also what you plan t...

Have you ever wondered about the reasons that "Terror" excites so many people, especially around Halloween? Why do they go looking for a heart-stopping scare? What do they gain and why do they keep coming back for more? Well, today we are going to walk through that door! Grab your cup and Let's G.O\m/

Did that title grab your attention? Good😅 Today, we will be keeping with the Halloween spirit and reading yet another chilling story, but this one is definitely more grim and graphic compared to the last one. It is a little gem that I found on Reedsy Prompts that gives upcoming authors a chance to showcase their skills. This reading will be from Mr. Lonnie Russo's bag, "Someone Has Died". Grab a...

If you've spent enough time listening to quality native speakers, you may have noticed a huge difference in "How they read" versus "How you read". One of the biggest differences is that they read with "Edge". It's not enough to just pronounce words, you have to establish a true connection between what you read and what you convey while reading the text. In today's pour, I'm going to demonstrate 4...

In today's pour, I talk about the bridge that separates a lot of would-be English speakers from those that have achieved their desired level of fluency. This bridge that I speak of is intimidating for a lot of people and continues to be the one of the major reasons that they spend more time than necessary drowning themselves in piles of grammar books and still can't speak English. If you want to g...

There are moments in life when the demands of work, life and even our own ambitions seem to rise up against us in a formidable rebellion known as chaos.   When chaos strikes, you may find that your mind is heavy with grief, foggy with fear and you may even feel that you just can't take one more step. This is the time when you must tap into your reservoir of sanity and find your calm in the ch...

Today, we talk about a wonderful book that I recently finished titled, "The Fountainhead".  This book was written by Ayn Rand, a rather interesting woman that is well-known in some circles and in others...not so much.  I decided to share this wonderful treasure with you all, due to the manner in which the book is easy to follow and a contains several characters that literally JUMP right...

You may have noticed by now that asking the wrong question is not the right way to make a good impression on someone that has spilled their heart out to you.  Knowing what questions to ask and when to ask them is key in building healthy rapport because it shows the listener that they had our "full attention".   In today's pour, we will engage in an exercise of sorts to strengthen our abi...

How's everyone doing out there? I hope all is well:) In today's pour, we talk about the difference between having a "systematic" approach to learning a language versus randomly doing things and ending up with subpar results. It's a brief sip, but packed full of caffeine! So grab your cup and Let's G.O \m/ *Transcripts for this podcast can be found at www.englishandcoffee.org* Also...go check out t...