English Made Simple

The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel

English Made Simple #1 podcast for professionals, international students & other awesome non-English speakers planning to live, work or study overseas. Tune in every week to hear from your lovely host Milena who shares her wisdom (as she likes to call it :)) and crazy stories about what life in Australia is really like for a non-English speaker. Milena is an online English coach and is passionate about simplifying English learning for learners who struggle to make conversation. She breaks it down in an easy way for you so you can learn how to make fluent conversations in English without consta...

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English Made Simple

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Sep 6, 2025

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Episodes

[216] 3 Simple Ways to Keep a Conversation Going 07.02.2019

Today, I teach you three phrases to use to help you keep a conversation going (even when you don't feel like talking!). I also share my recent experience: coughing in a restaurant. It was embarrassing. But it makes a great episode. Enjoy :) *** English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *** Audio Masterclass https://www.englishmadesimple.net/masterclass *** IELTS Onl...

[215] When You Find Yourself To Be 'Out Of Your Comfort Zone' 31.01.2019

In today's episode, I share a short story about my recent experience at a local business networking event. The whole experience kind of made me feel out of my comfort zone. Have you ever felt out of your comfort zone? Today's episode will help! Enjoy :) *** English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *** Audio Masterclass – for busy learners & migrants https://www.eng...

[214] Are You Using Words That Might Get You In Trouble With Your Friends or Colleagues? 25.01.2019

Are you struggling to express yourself in English? Are you using words that might get you in trouble with your friends or colleagues? Today's episode covers a few of these No-No words that you should avoid, especially when you're at work. Enjoy :) *** English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *** Audio Masterclass – for busy learners & migrants https://www.englishma...

[213] "I Want To Improve My English Conversation But I Don’t Know How" 17.01.2019

Hey amigos, in today's special episode I talk about my new coaching style that I did with one of my students recently. We worked together to help her improve her presentation skills in English so she can confidently answer questions. I am sure you will resonate with today's episode. Enjoy :) *** English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *** Audio Masterclass – for b...

[212] How To Improve Your Pronunciation in 4 Weeks (Pronunciation Masterclass) 09.01.2019

Hey guys, in today's episode I will explain what the Audio Masterclass on English Pronunciation will entail. You are going to learn what's going to happen inside the masterclass and what you will achieve by the end of the masterclass. If you have any questions, please contact me directly, enjoy today's episode :) *** English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *** Aud...

[211] Can You Pronounce These Five Words? 03.01.2019

In today's show, I share five words that my friend struggled to pronounce. Can you try to pronounce them? Have a listen to today's show and try it out! Enjoy :) *** English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *** Audio Masterclass – for busy learners & migrants https://www.englishmadesimple.net/masterclass *** IELTS Online – 90 Day Program https://www.englishmadesimpl...

[210] How You Can Learn English From Home (And a Happy New Year!) 28.12.2018

A special episode to welcome 2019 and to help you learn English from Home! Enjoy :) *** English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *** Audio Masterclass – for busy learners & migrants https://www.englishmadesimple.net/masterclass *** IELTS Online – 90 Day Program https://www.englishmadesimple.net/ieltsonline *** Study English in Australia https://www.englishmadesimpl...

[209] One Major Problem When Trying To Pronounce English Words Correctly 20.12.2018

I've recently done a quick survey with the listeners of the show, I asked them one question... what they struggle with the most when trying to pronounce words correctly. I share my findings and also provide tips on how you can start improving your English pronunciation. Enjoy :) *** VIDEO: English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *NEW* Audio Masterclass – for busy...

[208] English Pronunciation Made Simple (Video Link Inside) 12.12.2018

In today's episode I teach you about the International Phonetic Alphabet as it is extremely important to know if you are struggling to learn English pronunciation. Please see the link to the video below. Enjoy :) *** English Pronunciation Made Simple https://www.englishmadesimple.net/speak *** Audio Masterclass – for busy learners & migrants https://www.englishmadesimple.net/masterclass *** IELTS...

[207] What To Say If You Can't Understand Someone (Or Their Accent) 05.12.2018

Welcome back everyone! Today we are going to learn a few phrases to help you when you are chatting with someone who has a strong accent and you are not able to understand them. You could ask them nicely to repeat themselves, but how many times can you ask them to repeat themselves without sounding rude? How many times is OK? Tune in to today's show to find out! Enjoy :) *** 5 Simple-To-Remember Ph...

[206] Catch Up | Get Along | Break Up | Figure Out | And More Inside My Teaching Notes 28.11.2018

Today's the last chance to claim My Teaching Notes. In today's episode I share FOUR Phrasal Verbs that I hear around me almost every day. There are 17 phrasal verbs inside My Teaching Notes, and this is available for the month of November. Enjoy :) *** Get Instant Access to My Teaching Notes www.englishmadesimple.net/coffee *** 5 Simple-To-Remember Phrases That Will Help You Sound Clear and Confid...

[205] How To Politely Interrupt Someone in a Business Meeting 22.11.2018

In this episode, I share 3 or 4, or 5 or 6 phrases to help you speak up in business meetings. Phrases like: May I interject? Could I interrupt for a moment? This is all available inside my Teaching Notes, available for the month of November. Enjoy :) *** Get Instant Access to My Teaching Notes https://www.englishmadesimple.net/coffee *** 5 Simple-To-Remember Phrases That Will Help You Sound Clear...

[204] How to Engage in Small Talk (With Strangers or Acquaintances) 14.11.2018

Have you ever tried to engage in small talk? Today we learn about what small talk is, what the word 'engage' means and a couple of phrases to help you engage in conversations with random people. You never know who you might end up meeting simply by talking about the weather. Today's notes are available on Page 2 of My Teaching Notes. Enjoy:) *** Support EMS show -Get Instant Access to My Teaching...

[203] How To Describe Your Personality 07.11.2018

Today we share more fun stuff from my Teaching Notes. You will learn how to say "I am a good person" using different adjectives. Today's episode is good for someone doing IELTS or TOEFL or if you are attending a job interview. Enjoy today's show! :) *** Support EMS show -Get Instant Access to My Teaching Noteshttps://www.englishmadesimple.net/coffee *** 5 Simple-To-Remember Phrases That Will Help...

[202] Learn About Collocations and Prepositions of Time (IN, ON, AT) 01.11.2018

In today's episode I share snippets of my Teaching Notes, which you can have instant access to when you visit englishmadesimple.net/coffee. Learn about collocations, prepositions of time, place and movement, phrases about interrupting business meetings, adjectives, and more! You'll find more inside my Teaching Notes. Enjoy today's episode :) *** Get Instant Access to my Teaching Notes and learn ab...

[201] Learn These 4 Tips To Help You Remember Someone's Name 24.10.2018

Today, I teach you how to remember a stranger's name. Or should I say, an acquaintance's name, someone you've just met for the first time. You'll also meet my new imaginary friend called Rickilikos Osphesugus... or something like that. Enjoy :) *** Buy Me a Cup Of Coffee and get Instant Access to Selected Transcripts and Teacher's Notes https://www.englishmadesimple.net/coffee *** 5 Simple-To-Reme...

[200] Travelling Back in Time with English Made Simple 11.10.2018

Today, we look at the past episodes of English Made Simple and how it changed from teaching basic prepositions to phrasal verbs and then to English Expressions. There is over 20 hours of content, 600 pages of transcripts and two and a half years of hard work recording, producing, editing and publishing episodes. We also hear about the team behind English Made Simple: the three amigos. Enjoy today'...

[199] A Bad Hair Day - English Expression 04.10.2018

Have you ever had a bad hair day? Do you know what to say when you go to the hairdresser? Tune in today to listen to my recent story of getting a haircut... was it a good haircut or a bad haircut? Let's find out! Enjoy the show! Enjoy :) *** 5 Simple-To-Remember Phrases That Will Help You Sound Clear and Confident Over The Phone https://www.englishmadesimple.net/phone *** Audio Masterclass – for b...

[198] Silent Letters That Even my Plumber Didn’t Know 27.09.2018

What words did my plumber not know how to pronounce correctly? Tune in to today's show to find out! I know, it's a short and sweet episode, but still... enjoy it! :) *** 5 Simple-To-Remember Phrases That Will Help You Sound Clear and Confident Over The Phone https://www.englishmadesimple.net/phone *** Audio Masterclass – for busy learners & migrants https://www.englishmadesimple.net/masterclass **...

[197] Check in | Check in with | Check in on someone 19.09.2018

Hey amigos, today we learn three phrases to do with Check in: to check in with someone, check in on someone or something and a check-in. I also talk about my bathroom flooding *ouch*. Hope you enjoy today's episode. Cheers! *** 5 Simple-To-Remember Phrases That Will Help You Sound Clear and Confident Over The Phone https://www.englishmadesimple.net/phone *** Audio Masterclass – for busy learners &...

[196] Master Your Phone Skills in 4 Weeks 04.09.2018

In today's episode we learn about my very first Audio Masterclass. This masterclass will help anyone who needs to use phone in English, be it at work or at home (for example, to organise a power bill, to talk to a bank teller, to talk with a recruitment agent, to talk to a customer and so on). Listen to today's episode for more details about the Audio Masterclass. Enjoy :) *** 5 Simple-To-Remember...

[195] How To Handle Difficult Phone Conversations 27.08.2018

I am back! Today we are going to learn new phrases and new words about a leaky bathroom. You'll also learn what to say when you have that awkward phone conversation. Today's episode is based on a true story...my story. Have a listen, enjoy the show! Milena *** 5 Simple-To-Remember Phrases That Will Help You Sound Clear and Confident Over The Phone https://www.englishmadesimple.net/phone *** Audio...

[194] How To Improve Your Phone Communication Skills So You Can Be Understood on The Phone 10.08.2018

Today, I share my top 3 tips on what you can do to sound clearer and be better understood over the phone. I specifically use examples to do with phone interviews when applying for a job in English. Enjoy :) *** 5 Simple-To-Remember Phrases That Will Help You Sound Clear and Confident Over The Phone https://www.englishmadesimple.net/phone *** Audio Masterclass – for busy learners https://www.englis...

[193] How To Answer The Phone Politely 31.07.2018

Hey guys, in today's episode we continue to build our phone skills. Today you are going to learn how to answer your phone politely (and impolitely!)Hope you enjoy today's show :) *** 5 Simple-To-Remember Phrases That Will Help You Sound Clear and Confident Over The Phone https://www.englishmadesimple.net/phone ***Audio Masterclass englishmadesimple.net/masterclass *** IELTS Online – 90 Day Program...

[192] How To Sound Clear and Confident When Speaking Over the Phone (Free Gift) 19.07.2018

Hey amigos, below is the link to get the Audiobook (5 Simple-To-Remember Phrases That Will Help You Sound Clear and Confident Over The Phone). Let me know your comments, I am really keen to know what you guys think! Cheers Big Ears! Enjoy :) *** 5 Simple-To-Remember and Easy-To-Say Phrases That Will Help You Sound Clear and Confident Over The Phone https://www.englishmadesimple.net/phone *** IELTS...

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