Dagmar Tomášková
Learn English with: My Life and Other Funny Stories
A podcast created for intermediate and upper-intermediate English students who want to improve their listening comprehension. You can find episodes about real-life and other stories. Podcast pro všechny, kdo se učí anglicky (a jsou alespoň mírně pokročilí) a chtěji se zlepšit v porozumění a poslechu. Najdete tady krátké epizody z mého života (o erasmu, cestování, fuck-upy) a i jiné příběhy :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dagmar Tomášková
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Jul 3, 2026
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Episodes
Ep.88: My Regrets (+ Past Modals Grammar!) 30.05.2025 13:12
Today’s episode is going to be a mix of two things: grammar and regret. And if you’re thinking “ugh, grammar,”-don’t worry. I’m going to explain everything as simply as possible, like I’m explaining it to a five-year-old. And then, we’ll get into some real-life stories. Because yes, we all have regrets - I have many regrets and today I will share some of them with you. It is quite personal, so buc...
Ep.87: Why Learning English Is Like Going To The Gym 23.05.2025 14:20
Today, I have a special message for you. And I don’t say this lightly… Learning English is basically the same as going to the gym. Or eating healthy. Really, let me prove it to you. Why are these two things - fitness and language learning - basically twins? I was thinking about it, again, when I was listening to a fitness podcast and fitness coaching and how much of fitness coaching I can see in l...
Ep.86: Weird Things I Used To Do As a Child 16.05.2025 10:43
Today, I want to talk about something that I think all of us have thought about at some point: Should I enjoy life right now… or should I wait and work for future happiness? This idea comes from a study I read — don’t worry, it’s not boring, I promise. And I’ll explain everything in simple English so even if your English isn’t perfect, you’ll still understand. This episode is also a great way to l...
Ep.85: Instant Gratification VS Long-term Happiness 09.05.2025 11:37
Today, I want to talk about something that I think all of us have thought about at some point: Should I enjoy life right now… or should I wait and work for future happiness? This idea comes from a study I read — don’t worry, it’s not boring, I promise. And I’ll explain everything in simple English so even if your English isn’t perfect, you’ll still understand. This episode is also a great way to l...
Ep.84: TV Shows Recommendations For You (That You Might Love) 02.05.2025 14:21
Today we will talk about all the different factors that influence the ability to learn a second language. And while doing that, I will teach you new vocabulary and idioms. Are you excited? Because I am! ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo (můj instagram:) TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Ep.83: 7 Reasons You're Struggling with English (And None of Them Are Laziness) 25.04.2025 14:14
Today we will talk about all the different factors that influence the ability to learn a second language. And while doing that, I will teach you new vocabulary and idioms. Are you excited? Because I am! ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo (můj instagram:) TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Ep.82: Bunnies, Chocolate… and Beating Women?! Easter in the US, UK and Czechia 🐰 11.04.2025 7:22
Today, we're diving into a holiday that is coming next week— Easter! ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo (můj instagram:) TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep.81: Why Do We Forget English Grammar and Words and How To Remember More 04.04.2025 8:51
Today, I am bringing you a shorter episode about American culture. Specifically, we’re talking about one of the most famous ideas in the world — The American Dream. ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo (můj instagram:) TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep.80: How The American Dream Works 28.03.2025 8:25
Today, I am bringing you a shorter episode about American culture. Specifically, we’re talking about one of the most famous ideas in the world — The American Dream. ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo (můj instagram:) TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep.79: British vs. American English -A Small Analysis! 21.03.2025 7:23
Today, it is going to be a little bit of a shorter episode but that doesn’t mean that it is not worth listening! Because we’re looking at one of the greatest competitions of all time — I’m talking about British vs. American English. ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo (můj instagram:) TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See...
Ep. 78: Working Abroad, Studying Abroad and English Exams Q&A 14.03.2025 9:39
Today I am going to answer a few questions I received on Instagram. I put up a story with a window for questions and asked you to give me questions about working abroad, studying abroad, English exams, and maturita. So here I chose a few of these questions, let’s go. ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo (můj instagram:) TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@g...
Ep.77: The Craziest Conspiracy Theories! 07.03.2025 9:23
Today we’re going to dive into something a little different—but definitely fun. Have you ever heard a theory so strange that you thought, “There’s no way people actually believe this”… and then found out they do? That’s what we’re talking about today—conspiracy theories! ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo (můj instagram:) TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomasko...
Ep.76: Sorting English Words into Hogwarts Houses 🏰🦁🐍🦅🦡 21.02.2025 10:12
Today, we’re not sorting people – we’re sorting English words and idioms into Hogwarts houses! Why? Because words, just like people, have different feelings and characteristics. And maybe it will be helpful for you to remember them in connection with one of the houses! ✨Harry Potter Book Club: TADY ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo (můj instagram:) TADY (@dagmar–to...
Ep.75: Key Steps To Make Reading English Books Effective And Enjoyable 14.02.2025 10:49
I’m so excited for today’s episode because we’re going to talk about how to take your English to the next level and, the best part, how to do it while having fun at the same time! If you’re serious about improving your English, expanding your vocabulary, and reading a book in English, I have a few key steps that will make the whole process a lot easier and more enjoyable for you. ✨Harry Potter Bo...
Ep.74: 10 Classic American Books – My Personal Picks and Why You Should Read Them 📚 07.02.2025 13:22
Today, we’re diving into literature—specifically, 10 classic American books that I think are worth reading. And since I have a master’s degree in English and American literature and culture, I’m not just pulling these titles out of thin air—I’ve actually read them all, thought about them a lot, and now, I get to share my thoughts with you. Also, I love literature and talking about it. These books...
Ep.73: Are You Insecure About Your Accent in English? Listen To This! 31.01.2025 8:58
Today we’re talking about something that I know so many of you struggle with and something I struggled with as well— feeling insecure about your foreign accent when speaking English. ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo (můj instagram:) TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep.72: My Christmas Holiday In the USA 🇺🇸 (Part III) 24.01.2025 9:47
This will be part two of a three-part series where I talk about my holidays in the US. If you haven’t heard the previous episode, I recommend it before getting into this one. ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo (můj instagram:) TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep.71: My Christmas Holiday In the USA 🇺🇸 (Part II) 17.01.2025 10:52
This will be part two of a three-part series where I talk about my holidays in the US. If you haven’t heard the previous episode, I recommend it before getting into this one. ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep.70: My Christmas Holiday In the USA 🇺🇸 (Part I) 10.01.2025 13:12
Today I want to tell you about my holiday because I went to visit my friend Audrey in the United States. ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep.69: Talking About 2024 (Last Episode of the Year) 13.12.2024 9:36
Today, it will be again a bit of a personal episode but the year is coming to an end so I was thinking that I could do a little year recap here with you. And by recap I mean, I will complain about this year because oh honey, this year was really something. ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. Se...
Ep.68: How I Achieved C1 English Level By the Age of 18 06.12.2024 10:47
Today, it will be just a shorter episode where I am going to share my own journey in English and how I attained the C1 level in English by the age of 18. And no, it is not because I am super talented. I actually don’t think I am any more talented than an average person and if everyone did it the way I did it during the same period of their life, they would probably be even better than me. Of cours...
Ep.67: Eight Common Mistakes I Hear From My Students All the Time 29.11.2024 9:09
Today we’re talking about a topic that many of my Czech listeners will find super helpful: common mistakes Czech people make in English. ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep.66: Thanksgiving + Black Friday 101 (What You Should Know) 22.11.2024 7:52
Today, we’re diving into Thanksgiving—what it is, why Americans celebrate it, and the surprising chaos that follows the very next day: Black Friday. ⭐Přepis a slovíčka: TADY ⭐ Napiš mi zprávu, jak se ti to líbilo TADY (@dagmar–tomaskova) email: dajka.tomaskova@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep.65: Can You Translate These SUPER USEFUL Phrases Into English? Quiz Yourself! 15.11.2024 9:08
Okay, today we’re doing a fun quiz episode. I'll give you a situation in which you should use a certain phrase in English that cannot be translated literally in the Czech. I will always say that phrase in Czech, and you’ll have three seconds to think of the best English translation, Let’s see how many you can guess correctly! Sometimes there will be many more ways to respond or translate the phras...
Ep.64: Explaining the American Elections To You Like You Are Five Years Old (Simple, Short and Sweet) 08.11.2024 8:25
Today I want to talk to you about something called the American elections. I’ll explain how they work, and we’ll talk about two people you might have heard of: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. I know that the American voting system can be quite complicated for us, the Czech people but do not worry, I am here to explain it to you so that by the end of the episode, you know exactly what is going on....
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