Maria Zen
Learn English the right way!
A personal podcast on learning and teaching English - by a professional native level bilingual British English teacher .
Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.britishenglishwithmaria.com
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Maria Zen
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Mar 25, 2025
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Episodes
Ep 25 - Office or remote - the work style showdown 25.03.2025 12:20
Here I'll be covering the benefits and drawbacks of both office and remote work approaches and of course sharing my personal opinions based on my experience.
Ep 24 - Accents - do they matter? 19.01.2025 12:44
This old adage kept the learners divided - teachers kept telling learners their accent doesn't matter with learners still dreaming of acquiring a native like accent. Here's my take on this matter.
Ep 23 - Tech - friend or foe ? 28.10.2024 14:10
Technology has completely taken over almost every aspect of our life . Is that a positive thing? I'm discussing different aspects of impact of technology in this episode. Let me know what you think by commenting.
Ep 22 - Am I too old?! 26.05.2024 11:46
If you think you're too old to learn English( or any other skill) - think again!
Ep 21 - Dare to risk or too risquée ? 18.05.2024 14:45
There are SO many risks we could take in our life and this episode explores some of them and why we should even bother! Remember that what may be risky to you may not be to others and vice versa, it's very individual!
Ep 20 - The world is your oyster! 04.02.2024 13:24
Holidaying - why we do it, what it does for us and why we should always travel in some form
Are you forgetting something? ....Happy new 2024 year! 01.01.2024 13:10
New year's resolutions are a must but why do we actually fail at achieving these and what to do differently this time round.
Ep 18 - "No Regrets? Think Again! – Life’s ‘Should Have, Could Have, Would Have’ Moments" 13.09.2023 14:06
What are some common regrets people have regarding relationships? Many people regret not expressing their feelings to loved ones, particularly when they had the chance to say 'I love you' but didn't. This can lead to feelings of missed opportunities and sadness, especially after the person is no longer around. How does the podcast suggest people deal with regrets related to health? The podcast emp...
Ep 17 - Bizarre interview questions! 10.08.2023 14:48
Today I'm covering unusual interview questions- the most common ones, what is behind the question and the best way to answer! Please share your unusual interview questions experiences + if you would answer it like me or in a different way?)
Ep 16 - Professional humour 31.07.2023 9:54
Humour in the workplace?!
Ep 15 - Asking the right questions?! 17.07.2023 13:20
Have you ever been afraid of asking questions? Have you ever gone away from a conversation and thought "If only I'd asked the question!" - if so, this episode is definitely for you!
Ep 14 - Educators vs. Algorithms: Who Teaches Best? 05.07.2023 13:52
My take on whether AI will replace teachers. Let me know what you think on this subject!
13. Maria & David - AI discussion 02.07.2023 18:35
A FUN discussion about AI and Chat GPT with David from speaklikedavid.com, an English coach Let us know your thoughts on the topic in the comments section!
Ep 12 - small talk 28.05.2023 10:35
Small talk Love it or hate it, small talk certainly cannot be avoided, is the social glue and can be mastered with some rules and practise.
Episode 11 - Friendships 18.03.2023 11:22
Friendships come in all shapes and forms)
Episode 10 - Comparing yourself to others 18.02.2023 10:46
Comparing yourself to others
Ep 9 - Manage Your Anger 13.06.2022 12:25
Anger is a regular almost daily emotion we all experience. Learning how to deal with it is essential to our emotional health and quality of life.
Ep 8 - Speak English Like A Native! 14.05.2022 14:01
To speak like a native or not? It's a deep question!) Listen for mine and other viewpoints on whether speaking English like a native is the ultimate goal.
Ep 7 - What They Don't Teach You At School! 25.04.2022 9:46
This episode details subjects & skills which we don't learn at school and yet are essential to living our life. I'd love to know your opinions on the comments!
Ep 6 - Dare to be happy 25.03.2022 10:24
Dare to be happy - my podcast today is based on a rainy from a book by Jamie Baron - "Radically content".
Ep 5 - Accuracy vs fluency 26.02.2022 8:43
fluency must come before accuracy...or so they say. Here, I express my opinion based on my learner's experiences, my observations as a professional language teacher as well as a languages learner.
Ep 4 - Learning vocabulary TOP 3 mistakes 17.01.2022 13:51
How to learn vocabulary the right way
Ep 3 - Teachers MUST be Native.... Right?! 08.12.2021 13:03
Following the debate on Instagram, check out my opinion on the issue as a native level non- native teacher of English as a foreign language.
Ep 2 - PHRASAL VERB "To get on" explained in detail 06.10.2021 6:20
Talking about phrasal verbs - TO GET ON
Is Grammar a waste of time? - British English with Maria 28.09.2021 9:38
🔹Why do learners hate grammar? 🔹Is it a waste of time ? 🔹Should grammar be put aside and focus shifted to the real language? All these questions will be answered today! If you're interested in my grammar courses, do drop me a line!
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