Georgiana

speakenglishpodcast

Hi, I’m Georgiana — creator of the Speak English Now podcast and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. With over 35 million downloads worldwide, this podcast has helped English learners around the globe speak confidently and fluently. Since 2011, I’ve been teaching English using proven techniques like mini-stories and point-of-view lessons — methods that help you speak naturally, without memorizing grammar rules or relying on textbooks. I speak clearly and at a slow, natural pace, making it easy for you to understand every word and improve your fluency step by step. What makes this podcast diffe...

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Georgiana

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Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

#152 Asking and giving Directions in English 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << I'm going to talk about how to ask and give directions in English. For example, when you want to go to a restaurant, and you have to ask for directions. Next, an exclusive mini-story to improve your fluency in English.  I know that nowadays with smartphones, you can check the GPS and you don't nee...

#151 English Fluency and Mistakes when you speak ESL 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, I will talk about and how it is related to the possible mistakes that occur when we speak. Yes. Sometimes we can make mistakes!  Next, we will practice grammar with a funny point of view story. You just have to listen and observe how the different grammar points change. Very good! I have de...

#149 Is your personality different in English? 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << I’d like to talk about how speaking a different language can change your personality. Later, a cool mini-story to practice your English speaking. So, did you know that speaking a different language can change your personality? Yes, you heard me well! Studies show that depending on the language you spea...

#150 Christmas Holidays Vocabulary 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << In this episode, I’ll talk about the Christmas holidays. And after that, you’ll practice your English speaking with an exciting mini-story about a man dressed in red. Finding the right gift for someone can be difficult, so what I usually do is search online for gift ideas. And buying online helps...

#146 Abandoned Towns and Villages in English ESL 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, I'm going to talk about towns, where no one lives anymore for one reason or another.  With a mini-story, we will meet John, a man who, tired of his lifestyle, makes a radical decision.  In every country in the world, there are villages where no one lives.  I find this phenomenon f...

#144 Are you hooked on your cell phone? 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Have you ever wondered if you spend too many hours looking at your ? Or maybe the computer. There is an expression in English that I quite like, called being hooked. It means to be excessively attracted to something and almost unable to resist it. For example: - I’m hooked on doing sports. - But I've n...

#145 Halloween in America 2020 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << I'll be talking about one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States: . After that, you'll practice your speaking with a new mini-story, while enjoying my new Question & Answer story. Halloween is a holiday celebrated on the last day of October. I would say it's very popula...

#143 Learn new Food Vocabulary in English part #2 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, you'll learn some more cooking vocabulary in English. And with a mini-story, you will improve your speaking. You'll see, it's like having a conversation with another person. Do you remember that I talked about my kitchen appliances in a previous episode and explained some techniques I use when c...

#142 My Student's Favorite Words in English part#2 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, I will continue to talk about the  my students love.  Later, you will improve your grammar with a point of view lesson, so don’t miss out because it’s worth it! If you haven’t heard the first episode on this topic, I recommend you do so. So, my idea for today is to comment on some...

#148 Conditionals in English 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, I’ll talk about how we use conditionals in English. After that, we'll practice them with a Point Of View Story. I'm going to review the different conditionals in English. I don't recommend you to memorize them, but to understand them. You need plenty of contexts, and the best way to practice the...

#147 Why is it so difficult to speak English? 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << I’ll talk about passive vocabulary, and I’ll focus on the difference between  After that, we’ll simulate a conversation with the Question & Answer technique. The first and more obvious one is the active vocabulary. These are the words we use when we speak or write. On the other hand, ther...

#140 My students' favorite words in English 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, I'm going to do something different. I'm going to comment on my students' favorite words in English. It will be interesting. Later, you will improve your fluency with a fun mini-story, so don't miss out because it's worth it! Well, some time ago, in the , I asked the following question: "What is...

#141 Food and Cooking Vocabulary in English ESL 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << In this episode, I’d like to include some food and cooking vocabulary. And with a mini-story, you will improve your English fluency. You’ll see, it’s like having a conversation with another person. You know, when I enter the kitchen, the first thought that I have is… Why am I h...

#139 How to activate your English vocabulary - ESL 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << I’m going to talk briefly about how to activate your English vocabulary. Next, I will comment on the appearance of mysterious islands. Sometimes, on a given day, certain people have seen some structures on the horizon that have caused an element of surprise. What could it be? Finally, we will prac...

#138 Speak Like an American 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << I’d like to help you to understand how to use words like Gonna, Wanna, Gotta, and similar. Later, a point of view story to practice your English grammar, and consolidate the information that I’ll be teaching in the first part. Are you confused about how and when to use the words GON...

#137 How to make listening in English fun 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! <<     I'm going to give you seven ideas you can use when you perform repeated listening. After that, I'm going to read a Point Of View story. It' an excellent technique for improving your grammar. As you may know, I always encourage students to listen daily. Listening is the best way to de...

#136 Phrasal Verbs with GET in English (rep) - ESL 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! <<     I'll be discussing some more about some of the most common phrasal verbs. After that, you'll be able to practice your grammar skills with an interesting Point-of-View lesson. Ok, let's continue with the phrasal verbs. A phrasal verb is just a verb and a particle. For example, "get in...

#134 How to talk about money in English – Warren Buffett 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today I will talk about one of the wealthiest people in the world. His name is . Born in 1930 in Nebraska, Buffet is a fascinating character because of his inspiring story. As a child,  showed interest in stocks. He was writing stock prices on the board in his father’...

#135 Reading, Writing, Speaking, or Listening in English? (rep) 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << In this episode, I’m going to talk about the relationship between reading, writing, speaking, and listening. After that, I’m going to tell you a Point of View Story. As a language student, the main activities to learn a new language are: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This is what we natura...

#132 The differences between Bring, Carry, Take, and Fetch 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Do you know the difference between the words “bring,” “carry,” “fetch,” and “take?” If the answer is no, this is going to be a very useful episode for you.  I’ll start by explaining the meaning of each of these terms with some examples. When do we use the word “BRING”?1) “Bring” means to cond...

#133 Summer Vacation Vocabulary in English 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << In today’s episode, I’ll give you some tips on how to spend your  , and you’ll speak English with a mini-story. So, let’s see what you could do during this : Connecting with nature A very healthy activity that you can do is to go to a natural spot and enjoy nature. The ide...

#130 Conversations in English (things you should not say) esl 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Let's look at some bad strategies and attitudes that don't quite work in a conversation. I mean, like having awkward conversations. Next, you'll practice your fluency with a mini-story lesson—the best way to learn to speak English without translating mentally. It doesn't get any better when you have to...

#131 How to avoid awkward conversations in English 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << We're going to continue to see some bad strategies that I don't recommend in conversations. Interrupt others. Interrupting someone always has its risks, especially in more formal settings or with people we don't know. I don't like being interrupted at all, especially since I can lose track of what I wa...

#129 Beautiful words in English 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, I will share with you 9 of the most in English. And with the point of view story, you will learn grammar only by listening. In 2010, during a project to search for words in digitized books, researchers estimated a total of 1,000,000 words. First, you need to take into account that they have incl...

#128 William Shakespeare (part #2) 14.08.2024

>> Get my new course: The  Course 2024! Visit  and get the course! << Today, I'm gonna keep talking about . Last week you learned some interesting facts about his life, so I will continue sharing some exciting facts about him. What else do we know about Shakespeare? Well, one thing is for sure. Shakespeare's life was anything but boring. Did you know that we're probably...

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