Georgiana
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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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Jun 26, 2026
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#247 How to Negotiate in English When Traveling? 08.11.2024 13:25
>> Get my new course: The 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, we will talk about how to negotiate when buying something while traveling. With a mini-story, you can improve your fluency by engaging in a conversation. It's like talking to another person in English. I'm Georgiana, your English teacher. My mission is to help you speak English fluently without grammar or t...
#246 Easter 2023 in the US and Australia 08.11.2024 10:27
>> Get my new course: The 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, we will learn how Easter is celebrated in the United States and Australia. We will hear Tom and Sarah's conversation about their plans for Easter this year. And with a point-of-view story, you will learn grammar in context without memorizing boring rules. Tom, from the United States, and Sarah, from Au...
#245 The court of law in the USA -part 2 08.11.2024 15:37
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, let's keep talking about words related to trials. And to help you improve your English fluency, I have created a fun mini-story. As usual, I will ask you many simple questions you must answer quickly. It's just like having a conversation with someone in real life. Expert witness Witness Cro...
#244 The court of Law in the USA —Part 1 08.11.2024 11:09
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, I’ll explain some words related to trials. While I’m hoping you’ll never have to use these words in real life, becoming familiar with this language will help you better grasp the subject and engage in conversation on the topic. The Accused or Defendant Courtroom Crime Accomplice Lawyer or a...
#243 How to get a visa to enter the US? 08.11.2024 9:50
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Are you planning a trip to the U.S.? In that case, this episode is for you because I will talk about how to get a visa to enter the United States of America. And with a point-of-view story, you will learn grammar in context without memorizing any boring rules. If you’re planning to visit the U. S....
#242 Private Healthcare in the U.S. and Others 08.11.2024 14:45
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Healthcare insurance in the U.S. has a long history. However, the earliest forms of healthcare insurance in the U.S. were largely private plans that covered hospital and medical care for individuals or employers. Today, most Americans obtain health insurance through their employers...
#241 The Public Healthcare System in The U.S. 08.11.2024 9:56
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Are you curious about how the healthcare system works in the U.S.? In this episode, I will explain the basics of the American healthcare system. There is not one universal system, but a range of public and private insurance options. I will lay out how these plans work so t...
#240 Paradox in English and Speaking Practice 08.11.2024 12:41
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Do you like paradoxes? Today I will talk about the paradox of the magic bill, which has gone viral on social media. A paradox is a fact, expression, or story that seems contrary to logic. A tourist arrives at a hotel. He is very picky about the rooms, so he asks the receptionist if he can se...
#239 Fluency and Correction when Speaking English 08.11.2024 10:30
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, I'd like to take a closer look at a common issue faced by many learners of English: the proper usage of various verb tenses, as well as the potential mistakes they can make. First, you should bear in mind that native speakers tend to use fewer verb tenses when speaking c...
#238 English Idioms for the New Year - part2 08.11.2024 14:47
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Everyone wants to improve their lifestyle. Let's continue learning some new year expressions in English. #1 Today is the first day of the rest of your life. People often use this phrase to express that every day is an opportunity to start over and make the most of life. It encourages people to make the...
#237 Talking about Pets in English 08.11.2024 12:54
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today we will talk about pets in the United States. And with a fun mini-story, you will practice your English speaking. I’m sure you’re going to enjoy answering many questions in English. It’s like having a conversation with another person. Nowadays, more and more people are adoptin...
#235 New Year’s Resolutions 2023 08.11.2024 15:39
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << In this episode, let's take a look at the most common New Year's resolutions. Then you will practice your English fluency with a mini-story. It’s curious how the passage of time is perceived according to age. Young people don't think much about it. Middle-aged people think about the things they still w...
#234 Christmas Markets in New York 2022 08.11.2024 12:43
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Merry Christmas, everyone! I’m Georgiana, your English teacher, and my mission is to help you speak English fluently. And if you want to help me, share the podcast with your friends and family. And today, I will talk about Christmas Markets in New York. And with a fun mini-story, you will imp...
#236 English Idioms for the New Year (part1) 08.11.2024 11:33
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << The New Year is the perfect time for new beginnings and the perfect time to learn some idioms in English for the new year. You will also learn grammar with a point-of-view lesson without memorizing boring rules. #1 To kick off the new year To kick off the new year means to start a new year....
#233 Money expressions in English part#2 08.11.2024 14:37
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, we continue talking about money in English. You will learn new expressions, and I’ll give you some advice on how to save money. Here are some of the expressions about money we will learn in this episode: Money doesn't grow on trees A penny saved is a penny earned Flat brok...
#231 Please avoid saying these things in English 08.11.2024 15:03
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << In this episode, let's look at some bad strategies and attitudes that don't quite work in conversation. I mean, like having awkward conversations. All right, have you ever been with someone and not know what to talk about? It's happened to me sometimes. Every once in a while, we run into situations whe...
#232 Money idioms in English - Part 1 08.11.2024 12:44
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, you will learn new idioms in English with MONEY. I will teach you some English expressions related to money. And with a point-of-view story, you will learn grammar without memorizing any boring rules. Depending on the culture, people talk about money or get really u...
#230 Irony, sarcasm, and cynicism. Differences. 08.11.2024 10:45
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today we have a very interesting topic: I'm going to talk about three concepts that are often confused: irony, sarcasm, and cynicism. Next, you'll practice verb tenses with a short story about two kids who have a problem on a frozen lake. Yes, many language learners indeed know more grammar than...
#229 Halloween: Origins, Meaning and Traditions 08.11.2024 12:18
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << In today's episode: I'll be talking about one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States: Halloween. After that, you'll practice your speaking with a new mini-story. Halloween is a holiday celebrated on the last day of October. I would say it's very popular because ev...
#228 How to stop making mistakes when speaking English 08.11.2024 14:42
Today, I talk about how to stop making mistakes when speaking English. And how to improve writing. >> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Next, we’ll practice fluency with a question-and-answer exercise. Many students asked me over the years how to avoid making mistakes when speaking English. To speak fluently, you have...
#227 English Pronunciation practice with tongue twisters 08.11.2024 11:24
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << In this episode, you’ll learn some new tongue twisters in English to help you with your English pronunciation. And with a mini-story, you will improve your fluency. A mini-story is very simple but very powerful. I ask easy questions on purpose so that you can simulate a convers...
#226 English Accent Reduction - Tongue Twisters - The S sound part2 08.11.2024 12:51
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, we will continue the accent reduction exercise with some fun . And with the help of a point-of-view story, you will learn grammar in context without memorizing any boring rules. Last week we started this accent reduction exercise by focusing on the S sound with the help of some fun tongue twiste...
#225 Accent Reduction with Tongue Twisters - The S sound 08.11.2024 14:56
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, we are going to do an accent reduction exercise with some fun tongue twisters in English. To be specific, we will practice the S sound. And with the help of a mini-story, you will improve your English fluency. A mini-story is very simple but very powerful. Here's how it works: I ask easy questio...
224 How to ask for clarification in English 08.11.2024 12:18
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Are you having a hard time following conversations in English? Don't worry. Today, I'll show you some expressions you can use confidently in situations where it isn't easy to follow a conversation. When we learn a new language, we are eager to practice speaking with another person. But what happen...
223 How to avoid frustration while learning English 08.11.2024 13:38
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << I'm going to reflect on the frustration that some English learners may experience. In part 2, you'll practice with a point-of-view story. Learning to speak English is not as simple as studying for a couple of days. Can you imagine? In one month, we could learn 15 new languages, or 14 if we are lazy. :)...
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