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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Jun 26, 2026
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Episodes
#195 Santa Claus - Fun Facts - ESL 08.11.2024 12:19
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, I would like to share with you five fun facts about Santa Claus. And with a fun mini-story, I will help you improve your English fluency. You just have to answer some simple questions, as if we had an informal English conversation. There are so many things I love about Christmas. I love bak...
#194 The most popular drink in the USA - Coca-Cola 08.11.2024 12:39
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, I will talk about Coca-Cola. And with a mini-story, you will improve your English fluency while learning some fun facts about Coca-Cola. Do you like Coca-Cola? I used to drink plenty of Coke when I was younger, but I try to drink more water nowadays. However, I admit that Coca-Cola is the p...
#193 How to express Probability in English? 08.11.2024 12:26
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << - Do you know how to express probability in English? Probably, but just in case, let's practice with some basic expressions. In the second part, we will practice fluency with a short mini-story of questions and answers. In today's episode, we will learn some phrases and words used to express...
#192 How to avoid uncomfortable conversations in English 08.11.2024 12:30
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, we are going to continue with more things that we should not say or do when you have a conversation in English. Next, you will practice some grammar in an intuitive way with a point of view lesson Cool! Let’s look at some more bad strategies. This way, you can avoid having uncomfortable&nbs...
#191 Super Short Scary Stories in English part#2 08.11.2024 10:34
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << We're going to continue to discover some more super short scary stories. Next, I'm going to do a little mini-story for you to practice fluency. Simple and effective. "Your bank called you." Phew. Every time the bank calls me, they try to offer me something I don't need: a mortgage, credit, insurance. B...
#190 Halloween in America 2021 08.11.2024 12:17
>> 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 p...
#189 Super Short Scary Stories in English 08.11.2024 11:01
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << We're going to be a bit scared. Well, not really. We're going to listen to some super short scary stories. Each story is one sentence, more or less. In the second part, we're going to listen to a point of view story to learn grammar in context without memorizing any boring rules. How was your day? A lo...
#188 Abandoned Towns in English 08.11.2024 15:23
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today I’m going to talk about , 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. There are several words you can use to describe such a town. They all mean the same thing: Abandoned Uninhabited...
#187 Beautiful Words in English 08.11.2024 12:28
>> 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 accoun...
#186 The mystery of the Monoliths 08.11.2024 11:00
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Do you like mysteries? I do, but only when they explain what’s really going on. Today I’ll talk about mysterious metallic monoliths. And with a mini-story, you will improve your English fluency. Today’s topic is about mystery. I don’t know if you’ve seen this on social media or TV. In se...
#185 What is dubbing in movies, music and video games? 08.11.2024 10:13
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, I'll talk about dubbing. And we will practice grammar in context with a point of view story. Don’t worry. You won’t have to memorize any boring rules. Have you ever wondered why movies are dubbed in some countries and not in others? Dubbing a movie means to substitute the original voice for anot...
#184 Things not to say in English 08.11.2024 16:12
>> 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 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. All right, have you ever been with someone a...
#183 English Expressions with the color Blue 08.11.2024 13:12
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << • I'll be talking about what happens just after we end our vacations. • Later, a cool mini-story to practice your English speaking. Let me start by telling you that I'm super excited to be back again and connecting with you! How are you doing? Are you feeling happy and relaxed? Or are you feeling ...
#182 Mistakes when speaking in English 08.11.2024 10:34
>> 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. When a person can sp...
#181 Listening to podcasts in English while exercising 08.11.2024 9:31
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << I’ll talk about the importance of moving and . After that, we’ll practice grammar with a point of view story. Let me ask you a question. Imagine a person . He or she’s preparing to study a new lesson. How do you picture the scene? Perhaps this person’s sitting at home or in a quiet library wi...
#180 Listening In The Background 08.11.2024 11:43
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << I’ll be talking about passive listening, or in other words, listening in the background. Later on, we’ll practice conversation skills with the powerful Question & Answer technique. In the language industry, there’s an approach called passive listening. This means playing some English in...
#179 Asking for Directions in English 08.11.2024 11:26
>> 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. Okay, yes, I know that nowadays with smartphones, you can check the GPS and you don'...
#176 The Benefits of learning English as an adult 08.11.2024 13:23
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Are there any benefits to learning English as an adult? There are many. Let's take a look at some in this episode. Today, I am going to talk about the benefits of learning English as an adult. And the truth is that there are many, and some of them are surprising. And with a mini-story, you will p...
#178 English Pronunciation Practice with Tongue Twisters 08.11.2024 11:35
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << In this episode, I'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 conversat...
#177 Learning English during the summer vacation 08.11.2024 10:54
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, I’m going to show you how you can improve your English-speaking skills during the summer. Later, we’re going to practice listening and speaking with a funny mini-story. Summer is here, and it seems like everyone has planned their holidays already. Have you thought about improving you...
#175 Are you too old to learn English? 08.11.2024 11:50
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << In this episode, let’s find out if you are too old to learn English? Is it too late to learn a language? Is it possible to learn English as an adult? I'm going to answer these questions. Some time ago, a 95-year-old student from Greece emailed me. He wanted to tell me how my method helped him lear...
#172 Getting Back to Normal after the Pandemic 08.11.2024 9:18
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today, let’s talk about how the lockdown has affected the way we interact with other people. Are we ready to get back to normal after the pandemic? And with a point of view lesson, you will learn grammar in context without memorizing any boring rules. I’ll tell you a story twic...
#173 English Phrasal Verbs with GIVE 08.11.2024 13:57
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << Today we are going to talk about phrasal verbs with the verb give. Many of you have asked for a new phrasal verbs episode, so I am sure that you are excited about it. Apparently, everyone wants to learn new phrasal verbs. And with mini-story, you will improve your flu...
#171 Different Ways to Greet Someone in English 08.11.2024 9:51
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << When was the last time you saw people shaking hands? I can’t remember either, maybe in a movie. Today, I will talk about different ways to greet someone while avoiding physical contact as much as possible. And with mini-story, you will improve your fluency. I will ask you many quest...
#170 Video Conference Vocabulary in English 08.11.2024 9:33
>> Get my new course: The Course 2024! Visit and get the course! << I will talk about video conferencing apps and the most common vocabulary and expressions used in English. Then, with a short point of view lesson, you will practice grammar in context. There’s no need to memorize anything, don’t worry. As you know, the Internet allows us to communicate v...
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