Speak English Confidently

📝 Episode Summary: In this episode of Speak English Confidently , Grace and guest Aram dive into the topic of travel — sharing stories, vocabulary, and reflections on what it means to explore new places. You'll hear natural conversation that helps you build your English listening skills, learn travel-related expressions, and gain confidence speaking about experiences abroad. Aram also shares...

📝 Episode Summary: Ramadan is a special and sacred holiday for Muslim communities around the world. In this episode of Speak English Confidently , Grace and Heba talk about the meaning of Ramadan, key customs like fasting and prayer, and how the holiday brings people together in reflection, gratitude, and community. This conversation includes helpful English vocabulary for holidays, traditions, a...

📝 Episode Summary: Are you superstitious? In this episode of Speak English Confidently , Grace and Cal Powers explore common superstitions in the U.S. and how they compare to traditions around the world. From “knock on wood” to lucky pennies, you'll hear real examples of how superstitions show up in everyday English — and learn expressions that will boost your vocabulary and cultural fluency....

📝 Episode Summary: In this episode of Speak English Confidently , María Lopez shares her knowledge and experience about the environment, sustainability, and the importance of climate awareness. Listeners will learn vocabulary for discussing global issues, environmental responsibility, and how to speak confidently about sustainability in English. María also references the IPCC (Intergovernmental P...

📝 Episode Summary: In this episode of Speak English Confidently , Grace and Rae Xuerui explore the topic of stress — what causes it, how it shows up in our lives, and simple ways to reduce it. You'll learn practical English vocabulary related to mental health, emotions, and self-care. Grace also shares a powerful documentary recommendation: The Social Dilemma . 🎧 En este episodio: En este ep...

📝 Episode Summary: Welcome back to Part II of our conversation with Jan! In this episode of English With Grace, Jan and Grace continue exploring cultural differences — focusing on his time living and volunteering in Kenya. Jan shares stories about daily life, communication styles, and the cultural shifts he experienced while working in Sub-Saharan Africa. This episode is a great opportunity for E...

📝 Episode Summary: Join this episode of the English With Grace podcast as Grace and Jan discuss the cultural differences he noticed while living in the U.S., especially in California. Originally from the Czech Republic, Jan shares observations from his time in Kenya, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the United States — offering a unique global perspective. This conversation is perfect for English learners...

📝 Episode Summary: Welcome back to Part II of our International Women’s Day conversation! In this episode, Grace and Daisy continue discussing the global celebration of women — diving deeper into empowerment, authenticity, and breaking stereotypes. You’ll also hear Daisy’s definition of a true “baddie,” and why it matters for anyone learning to express themselves in a new language. 🎧 En este epi...

📝 Episode Summary: Listen to this fun and thoughtful conversation about beauty and make-up between Grace and her student, Nancy Zang. Nancy has been part of the English With Grace speaking classes for over a year and always brings a unique and insightful perspective. In this episode, you’ll hear real vocabulary and expressions around appearance, self-care, and opinions — perfect for English learn...

📝 Episode Summary: On March 8th, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. In this episode, Grace and guest Daisy Gonzalez explore the history, meaning, and personal significance of this global celebration. Learn vocabulary for empowerment, equality, and activism through an inspiring and informative conversation. 🎧 En este episodio: El 8 de marzo se celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes mentions of suicide and mental health struggles. Please take care while listening. 📝 Episode Summary : In this episode, Grace and Isaiah Foulks have an honest conversation about mental health, vulnerability, and the importance of expression — especially for English learners navigating new environments. Through personal stories and reflective questions, li...

📝 Episode Summary (English): In this episode, Grace talks with Isaiah Foulks — a rock climber, surfer, and adventurer — about the topic of risk. Isaiah shares his perspective on taking chances, the difference between risk and calculated risk, and how these ideas connect to learning English and navigating life. 🎧 En este episodio (Español): Grace conversa con Isaiah Foulks, un escalador, surfista...

📝 Episode Summary : In this episode, Grace and Rae Xuerui continue their conversation about Lunar New Year traditions — this time focusing on the Year of the Tiger and the role of the zodiac in Chinese culture. Learn key vocabulary and cultural context while improving your English listening skills. 🎧 En este episodio: Grace y Rae Xuerui continúan hablando sobre el Año Nuevo Lunar, enfocándose en...

📝 Episode Summary : In this episode, Grace and Rae Xuerui discuss the Lunar New Year holiday and its traditions. Rae, an English learner with family roots in China and Canada, shares cultural insights, vocabulary related to celebrations, and her experience learning English as a second language. 🎧 En este episodio: Grace y Rae Xuerui conversan sobre el Año Nuevo Lunar y sus tradiciones. Rae, quie...

📝 Episode Summary: In this episode, Grace and guest Rae Xuerui model an English speaking test by talking about the topic of friendship. You'll hear natural conversation, vocabulary for personal relationships, and pronunciation tips that help build fluency. 🎧 En este episodio: Grace y su invitada Rae Xuerui practican un examen oral en inglés hablando sobre la amistad. Escucharás una conversac...

📝 Episode Summary: In this episode, Grace and guest Alex talk about beauty, identity, and how we express ourselves in English. You’ll hear real-life vocabulary, natural phrases, and thoughtful conversation around appearance and language. 🌟 In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Talk about beauty and appearance in English Understand common phrases about identity Improve your fluency through natura...