English Podcast with Tommy

We all have a dark side to ourselves, that some of us don't want to give away. - But on her return to the podcast, Sabrina did exactly that: tell us more about it. - In one of the darker episodes of this podcast, Sabrina talked to us about her like for horror films and why they're something she actually likes, rather than hides away from. - So, join us, before hiding under the covers for a...

Freedom is a thing that we strive for in some way. And my guest today is no different. - In her debut episode, Daniela starts by telling us about her like of cats and how many cats she once had. - But more importantly, Daniela has always been someone who has loved English since the age of four, when she started watching Cartoon Network. - This English journey is something that has been in the maki...

A journey can be something that might be longer or something that can be a little shorter. - In her debut episode, Lydia talks to us about her journey that started in Hastings, UK. - And from that town, there was no turning back. - And after her five week experience in Hastings, something changed. Want to know what it was that changed? - Then it's time to tune in and find out more about Lydia&...

TV series are one of the many different ways we can improve our language skills, no one is arguing about that. - If anything, we actually think that TV series are probably one of the best types of media you'll find to improve your English. - In her return to the podcast, Ana talks to us about an animated TV series that's more appropiate for adults than for kids: BoJack Horseman. - The seri...

In our modern society we are always under pressure, constantly feel like we need to do everything quickly and immediately. - But her in debut episode on the podcast, Lisa tells us something completely different and very relevant. - The most important thing is to enjoy your learning process and also to keep CALM! - But what else does CALM mean? Spoiler: it's something you're probably not th...

Horror films will send shivers down some peoples' spines. - But not for our latest debutant! - In actual fact, Aline feels the love for horror quite a lot. - But why would anyone want to watch horror films when they send shivers down our spines? - Well, for one, they are in English! - For more reasons and the 5 films that Aline chose for the podcast, come and watch / listen!

Journeys are something, which are special to us all. - And our latest debutant, Livia, had somewhat of a privilege, that she was able to study English from a young age. - But the roots of her English knowledge are not just down to being able to learn English from a young age, but, and you'll find this out, are also down to one special person in Livia's life. - Who that person is? Come and...

There's nothing more magical, at times, than watching a good old-fashioned Disney film. - But, and it's important to say, in her debut episode, Amanda is not just someone who likes Disney. No! In actual fact, we could say, Amanda loves Disney. From the old-time favourites of Snow White all the way to the newer ones such as Frozen, Amanda is your go-to person, to find out more. - So jump in...

Journeys don't always have to about people watching TV series and films to improve their English - No, indeed our latest debutant on the podcast, Claudia (Cacau) has completely journey. - Cacau is someone who has a club, The Rotary Club, to thank for the journey that has brought her to the podcast. - But the story of loving English was to start as a teenager and then moving around the world, e...

English is a language, which engulfs the world. That we all know. - But where does the journey start? - In Suzana's case, it was not with loving the English language but loving mathematical equations. - The story continues that with Suzana's family moving to the USA, she was now forced to speak more English. - Want to find out more about her journey? Join us and find out more!

We all have different tastes when it comes to what we watch. And today's guest is no different. - Today's guest, Yara, on her return tells us that she has an eccentric collection of TV and film series. - We have someone, who doesn't only like to watch TV series and films in English, but we have someone who also likes to watch series from different countries for example Japan and one of...

It's a dream for all of us to go away to a country where English is spoken as a native language of governmental language. - And today's guest, in her return to the podcast was lucky to get to go to Canada and America. - Lis, coming back onto the podcast, tells us about her experiences of going to Canada and the USA. - While on her journey to these two countries, she tells us about things s...

We all have someone who pushes us to strive towards doing something. And today's guest has someone to thank as well. - Glaucia, on her debut, tells us about her aunt who encouraged her to go and study English at the age of 11! - Yes, a tender age to start learning. BUT, and this is very important, Glaucia felt at home with the language. And with a lot of love and care, Glaucia has come to be w...

A language journey can start anywhere you'd like. At home, at school, influenced by a friend, or even society. - In the final episode of the year, Sabrina, on her debut tells us about how she started her English language journey as a translator, but found out how hard it was to be a translator. - After living in the USA, in Maryland and New Jersey, Sabrina returned back to Brazil to become an...

We all have stories to tell about how we made it to being in different professions. - And today's guest, Rafaela, is no different any other, or is she? - In her debut, Rafaela tells us about how, despite studying philosophy, she became an English teacher and how it affected her life. - Join us and find out more about this great teacher, as well as the name of her cat. SPOILER: it's somethi...

We all know that listening skills are important in all parts of our life, whether that be in our native language(s) or foreign language(s). - But something, which is quintessential in order for good communication skills is active listening . So what is it? - In her return to the podcast Marialva talks to us about the pitfalls that many people struggle with it comes to listening. SPOILER ALERT: it&...

Struggling is essential in everything! - As kids we are told that we need to struggle so as we can learn and understand new things. - So why as adults is it something we don't want to accept or can't accept? - In her debut Kecia tells about struggles and what's important when we do struggle. She also tells us about how best we can solve our problems, should we struggle. - No need to st...

Some of us can't help, just like me, but we like to play video games now and again. - And my debutant today is someone else who can't get enough of the different video games either. - In her debut episode, Laís talks to us about her love for video games from Pokemon all the way to Zelda and much more. - We also discuss why Laís has a BIG love for Manga and why, even though Manga is a Japan...

Sometimes on the podcast it is just nice to have a quick catch-up with some of my guests. And that is exactly what I did with Rafaela. - In this episode we talk about everything and anything that comes to our minds, such as the reason why Rafaela didn't bring on the podcast, ;), the reason why we sometimes don't always have a topic when we talk in conversations. - Come and join us, take so...

We all need a bit of motivation when we're learning something new. And that's nothing new for any of us. - In her debut episode on the podcast, Paula talks to us about her journey with English. She also tells us why English for her was something that she has embraced a lot. - Talking about embracing, Paula has something that might interest you a lot. - Tune in and find out about her journe...

We all love a success story when we see and hear it, don't we?! - And today's guest, on her episode, is another person, who we can praise for continued striving. - Ana talks to us about her beginnings of learning English in the public education system in Brazil to learning English in a private school - Ana talks to us about the private school, which could be similar to that of a private Br...

Making mistakes in any language happens. - But making the same mistakes over and over again, is not something that you should be doing! - In her return to the podcast, Eleanor talks to us about why mistakes are commonly made. - We deep-dive into some top tips to stop those same mistakes from arising all the time. - Come and join us and find out more about what you can do to enhance your English-le...

Learning English for some of us doesn't come easy. - And if it doesn't come easy, then we find it hard to motivate outselves to even want to continue our English journey. - In her debut episode, Ana Helena talks to us about where her English journey started. From business administration as a bilingual secretary to international relations, Ana Helena has always been immersed in the English...

Watching series is a great way to improve your language skills. - And in her debut episode, Laís talks to us about how she used TV series to study and improve her English. - We also look at not one, but two top quality series that will help you improve your English. - Which ones are they? Tune in to find out. They are not the most obvious ones!

We all learn languages in different ways, that's a given. - But what we choose to use depends, obviously, on who we are and what we like. - In their debut episode. Klaudia and Aga talk about what things they like to improve their English. - From TV series to films and music, we talk about different media that these two wonderful teachers use to improve their English and teach it. - SPOILER: wh...