English Podcast with Tommy

We all experience English in a completely different way, whether we experience it as a natives or non-natives. - In her debut episode, Flávia talks to us about her teenage years where she started teaching to pay for her student fees. - From that moment onwards, despite English teaching not being her first choice job, Flávia never looked back on the opportunity to expand her horizons! - Join us and...

Yes, APPlying ourselves is something we can't struggle with at all. - With so many apps on the market nowadays, it's almost hard not to laugh at the situation. - In her return to the podcast, Luiza and I talk about the amount of apps we have available to us as language learners. - But, as you'll find out if you APPly yourselves (pun intended ;-)), there are a select few that Luiza real...

Earlier this year, the series 'Adolescence' hit our screens to a whirlwind of comments. - In her return to the podcast, Suzana talks to us about the series. - We go on to discuss the lessons that we can learn from this series, including the effect it had on Suzana as a teacher and as a person outside of the classroom. - Buckle up and come and learn with this award-winning series

In today's world, there are a lot of people who can speak more than one language. And one of these is Letícia - In her return to the podcast, Letícia talks to us about her love of bilingualism and why she believes in bilingualism. - We also talk about the necessity of bilingualism in today's society and how we, as parents use bilingualism, every day. - Strap in and find out more about bili...

There are certain jobs which are not for the faint-hearted. One of those is being a translator. - Being a translator is a job, which can be very lonely at times, sitting in closed rooms, headphones on, listening to people talking and directly translating everything they say word-for-word. - And Analuci, on her debut is someone, who turned their backs on being a translator, to become a translator....

Patience, as many know, is a virtue. - And it can be incredibly hard stay patient while we're learning a language. - In her debut episode, Júlia talks about her language journey to becoming an English teacher. - Despite her young age, Júlia has had to stay patient. - Starting her teaching journey at the beginning of pandemic, everything was a bit of a surprise. - Come and join us to find out m...

Believe it or not, we always need a plan to learn a language, and that goes for English as well. - In her debut episode, Gabi talks to us about her beginnings of speaking and teaching English. - From the dream of being an airline pilot, Gabi realised that she wanted to sleep in her bed every night. - From this moment onwards, she decided to become a teacher. - Strap yourself in for a journey at a...

Learning languages doesn't come easy to all of us, that's fine. - Even harder is to find confidence and be positive while going through the hard times as a language learner. - So what should we do? - In her debut episode, Thaís tells us about her language journey from not understanding certain tenses and not really liking the language until she became really confident. - So how can I ooze...

Free time is something a lot of us don't have in our lives. - But in her return to the podcast, Marina tells us that one of the best and most enjoyable things to do is to actually enjoy that limited time that we have. - Marina talks to us about something she did a day or so before coming onto the podcast, which made her realise that free time is also relaxing. - Sit back, enjoy, and relax as M...

As we already know, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is well and truly here to stay with us, whether we like it or not. - In her debut episode, Zdravka drops by to tell us about her past, growing up in the former Yugoslavia, then Serbia, and how she became an English teacher. - Despite teaching a lot, Zdravka is someone who likes to spend her time finding out about AI and how we can use it efficiently...

English language journeys can take different forms. - And today's guest, Renata, has a truly amazing journey that she can call upon. - Originally from Brazil, Renata tells us in her debut episode, about how her love for the English came from studying in the USA. - From there, Renata started working for a big multinational company and eventually as an English teacher. - Strap in to find out mor...

The Gilmore Girls, a series that for amny years warmed many peoples' hearts and broke many others. It's a series synonymous for the mother-daughter duo of Lorelei and Rory, and their friends, who live in Sleepy Hollow. - But what does this series have to do with helping me with my English? - Being an American series, it helps that it's in English. But apart from this you will pick up o...

Learning a language is not easy, that's certain. - Today's debutant, Nathaly, comes from the most-visited country on this podcast, Brazil. And Brazil she has made it to the midwest state of Wisconsin. - Nathaly's journey started with learning very basic vocabulary such colours and the verb 'to be'. From there, it was to Rio, famous for the Copacabana, where English took on a di...

Artificial intelligence isn’t coming — it’s already here. And while most people fear what AI might take from us, visionary learners are asking: What can it give us? In this bold and energising episode, Sana returns with a forward-thinking take on AI’s role in language learning. From real-time pronunciation feedback to chat-based fluency boosters, she shares concrete tools and clever hacks that you...

Life doesn’t always go to plan. And when you’ve moved countries, changed cultures, and left pieces of your heart behind — staying positive can feel like a full-time job. In her inspiring return to the podcast, Cintia opens her heart again — this time not to talk about the struggle, but the light she’s found since migrating from Argentina to Portugal. From tiny morning rituals to life-changing conv...

English is a worldwide language that is not spoken in English-speaking countries but also countries that have no affiliation etymologically with it. - In her debut episode, Marija talks to us about how a decent amount of people speak the English language, despite the faults in the educational system. - Marija also says that hard work is not something that many people take pride in but it's mor...

What if the smallest spark could reignite your passion to learn English — even after a tough week, month, or year? In this heart-centred episode, Ruzanna is back to share something powerful: how glimmers of hope can shift your mindset, boost your confidence, and bring momentum back to your learning journey. Whether you’re struggling with motivation or simply feeling stuck, this episode is your war...

Forget boring textbooks and endless grammar drills. What if improving your English could feel like watching a beautiful, raw, and unforgettable film? 🎥✨ In this episode, Raisa is back — and she’s fired up about Anora , the indie film that stole her heart and unexpectedly sharpened her English. We explore how powerful storytelling, natural dialogue, and emotionally rich scenes can help you absorb...

TED Talks have become something of a phenomenon in the last years with many talks being held about different topics in many different languages. - In her debut episode, Ana talks to us about the use of TED talks and why she uses them during her class. - SPOILER ALERT: find out about what TED talks have to do with her Instagram handle

Yes. Yes. And absolutely yes. 🧠✨ We can’t learn well when our minds are running on empty. That’s why today’s episode flips the script: What if prioritising self-care is the hidden superpower behind successful language learning? Kay returns to share simple, powerful ways you can take better care of yourself — even when your life is full and your vocabulary list is fuller. From morning routines th...

AI (artificial intelligence) is something we are going to live with from now on, that is probably a given. - From help learning a language to help with finding out new information about a hooby you have, AI is everywhere to be seen. - In her return to the podcast, Agnes tells us about why AI is potentially a wonderful tool for language learners, but also we need to be careful with it. - Come and f...

We all know that learning a language is not just language learning but also learning about the culture. - And we know that if we move to a new country there may well be some problems acclimatising. - In her return to the podcast, Sylwia talks to us a little bit more about her journey from Poland via northern Europe to Canada. - In this episode Sylwia tells us about how her time in Scotland helped...

We all know that to improve English we need to do something active. - And at times the most active thing we can do is to take an English course to perhaps help our grammar or to help our vocabulary. - In her return to the podcast, Bex talks to us about her struggles with Spanish, what she could possibly do and why a course can help us take our English to the next level. - Come and find out about w...

We all know that artificial intelligence (AI) is a new component of language learning. And we also know, whether we like it or not, that Chat GPT is here to stay as well. - In her return to the podcast, we discuss what Chat GPT is, how I've used it in the past, and the failures it has at the moment. - Nevertheless, we also discuss why Chat GPT can help you unlock the next level to improving yo...

We all know how English series can help improve your English. - But did you know that foregin language series can also help you improve your English language skills? - In her debut episode, Luci talks to us about her background as a translator, interpreter and English teacher. - We also find out about why she doesn't like big Hollywood productions and prefers to watch foreign language series i...