ZIYAD

The English Zone

Education EN ↓ 254 episodes

At 18, I could not speak much English. Today, I'm an English teacher with 10+ years of experience and an MA in Teaching English. On The English Zone podcast, I share the lessons, stories, and strategies that took me from zero to fluent so you can do the same. Every episode is short and built with real-life examples to prepare you for the real-world interactions. No textbooks. Just listen and learn.🎧 New episodes weekly📩 Free practice site: practice.theenglishzone.co📬 Newsletter: theenglishzone.coFollow along:YouTube → youtube.com/@theenglishzoneInstagram → @theenglishzone.coTikTok → @theeng...

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185. Oscar’s Plan to Buy another Van | The Backpack by Jennifer Degenhardt | Beginner English Listening and Speaking Practice 18.02.2025 13:47

We continue the story of The Backpack by Jennifer Degenhardt. Part one of the book is episode 154 on my podcast! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ho5vQL5N9Wyrg1Y08tFUz?si=85a204b424404cf6 Also, you can read the book the whole with me on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/EvJovN8fcl0?si=EAx1t6G19asBgSn1

184. Stop Doing This One Thing and See How Your Life Will Change. | Advanced English 15.02.2025 7:51

In this video, [Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/YOzEBO-C5Q8?si=Oi7OdhH5a3H9uB0w] I'm sharing why I choose to take ice baths and the incredible benefits that come with this cold therapy! 🧊💪 I'll also talk about d the mental and emotional strength benefits that come with taking cold showers and ice bath. You can change and grow when you go past the fear.👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe t...

183. Michelle's Life as an Immigrant in the U.S. | The Backpack by Jennifer Degenhardt for Beginner English 13.02.2025 12:49

Listen to the story about Michelle and answer the questions about her to practice your listening, speaking and grammar. Part one of the book is episode 154 on my podcast! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ho5vQL5N9Wyrg1Y08tFUz?si=85a204b424404cf6 Also, you can read the book the whole with me on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/EvJovN8fcl0?si=EAx1t6G19asBgSn1

182. This is Why You Have “No Time” to Practice Your English and Accomplish Your Goals. Advanced English Lesson 11.02.2025 27:54

Watch this on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/2DYUGz1pekQ?si=PnxhP2OGvTDkohN7 Are you wasting your time on useless tasks that have no benefit to your future? Or are you only focused on tasks and activities that help you get closer to your future goal? Here, you will learn to recognize your daily activities and see if they are aligned with your big goal. If not, you have to start making some changes...

181. I Decided to Quit My Personal Instagram for a While. Maybe Forever? Here’s Why! 07.02.2025 16:02

You think you don't use social media much? Just go to Settings on Your Phone and Check "Screentime". In this episode, I talk about why I decided to quit my personal IG account and why you should do it too!

180. Twenty Six Phrasal Verbs in American English | Speak English Easily and Naturally 07.02.2025 32:15

Phrasal Verbs are an important part of spoken English and native speakers use phrasal verbs all the time. In this video, you will learn 26 commonly used phrasal verbs in American English. Want to watch this on Youtube? Click here: https://youtu.be/cSz5bjL1VCc

179. Chasing Dreams or Love? | Life-changing Lessons from The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (Part 4) 04.02.2025 20:08

This is part 4 of a series about The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Santiago learns that he is facing a difficult decision: chasing after his love Fatima or pursuing his treasure. Watch and find out. Important Vocabulary Words in this Video: - Vulnerable - Vulnerability - Omen - Pursuit - Assurance - Align - Surrender - Personal Legend - Fade away - Treasure - To pursue - A mentor Part 1: https://open...

177. Understand This Truth and You’ll Always be at Peace | The Power of Now by Reckhart Tolle 21.01.2025 19:18

People create more sufferings for themselves and those around them because they don't understand the Power of Now.

176. If you do this, your life will be completely different | Tips for ESL Learners 08.01.2025 19:52

🎯 The reason you can't achieve anything is because your life is random and you don't know where to start. You can watch this on YouTube HERE .

175. How to Get Your Attention Back and Place It on the Right Things!! 👀 18.12.2024 19:36

The longer they hook your attention, the more money they make. The same is true for you and me, the more we place our attention on what's truly important, the more blessings, money, and success we may bring into our lives... Watch this video on YouTube here .

174. How to Reach Fluency and Speaking with Confidence in English 12.12.2024 11:59

This episode on my podcast is for those who feel stuck in English, especially speaking. If you have been practicing English for a long time, but you still feel stuck, then you are experiencing what’s called a “ plateau ” and you feel like your English is not improving. This episode will focus on two parts of the same problem: One is practical and the other is psychological.

173. This is How to Sharpen Your Memory and Remember Better! 04.11.2024 14:26

To watch this episode on Youtube, click here !

172. These 10 Minutes Can Change Everything about You and How You See the World! | Advanced English 21.10.2024 10:10

You don't understand the power of words, that's why you may feel powerless. You can change that! But you only have to choices. Understand the Power of Words or Be a Slave of Your Own Mind! Listen and pay attention. Watch this on Youtube here !

171. Understand Present Perfect in Only TWO Minutes! | Intermediate English Level 15.10.2024 4:45

Watch the lesson with subtitle on Youtube here !

170. You MUST Know These 10 Phrasal Verbs to Understand Native Speakers EASILY! 05.10.2024 8:07

Phrasal Verbs are a big part of English language, especially colloquial English, spoken daily by native speakers. If you don't understand phrasal verbs, you will NOT be able to understand American native speakers. Watch this on Youtube HERE !

169. The 7 Habits of Highly LAZY People | Here's how you can become unrecognizable! Advanced English Lesson 03.10.2024 28:05

If you have one or more of these habits, chances are you are heading to towards failure. But you have the choice to change them... Watch this on YouTube here !

168. Atomic Habits by James Clear | 4 Rules to Follow to Boost Your English 24.09.2024 16:06

Learning English is NOT difficult; rather, it is EASY! It's just difficult for you to practice and stay focused for even 5 minutes! Watch this video to help you build the habits YOU NEED for boosting your English in no time! Watch the YouTube video HERE !

167. This Technique is Better and More Effective than Manifestation!! | English for Advanced Learners 19.09.2024 15:40

We are living at an age where success is only measured by achieving goals and never failing and they say that if you think positive things only, you will attract ONLY good and positive things. That's a wrong approach. Here's a better and more effective alternative to "manifestation". You can also watch the Youtube video lesson here !

166. Asking for Directions | Listen to the Story and Practice! Beginner English 11.09.2024 12:35

This is part of a 30 day English course for beginner English learners. You can watch this lesson on YouTube as well as the other lessons. Click here . Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theenglishzone Follow on Instagram: @TheEnglishZone_

165. The Scary Pool Incident | A Short Story in Past Tense for Beginner and Intermediate English 22.08.2024 11:31

Practice your English on The English Zone podcast with short and fun stories and motivational content to help you take your English to the next level the EZ way!

164. How to Reprogram Your Mind into Thinking that Everything is EASY Including Learning English 21.08.2024 8:58

Watch this with SUBTITLE on YouTube : https://youtu.be/NGMCf03yOZk?si=rXOKb63NAQJsFBCk

163. Make These 7 Mindset Shifts and See Miracles Unfold! Most People Believe in the Opposite | Learn English with Wisdom from These 7 Life Paradoxes 12.08.2024 31:11

Make these 7 shifts in your life and see miracles unfold! Sadly, most people believe in the opposite. These Seven Paradoxes will make you RESHAPE your thinking! Instagram: @TheEnglishZone_

162. Moving is Not Fun | a story to Practice Present and Past Tense for Intermediate English Learners 04.08.2024 19:47

Practice your grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary with this lesson by listening to the story and answering questions about the story. Follow me on Instagram @TheEnglishZone_

161. The Hardest Job in the World: How to Conquer Yourself! | Learn English the Easy Way 03.07.2024 11:34

We are so distracted by everything that's going on around us that we don't have time to check in with ourselves to see how we are doing, what we're thinking, and how we're feeling! This podcast is about HOW TO REMOVE distractions and conquer yourselves.

160. You Will Never Be Rich Until You Have This One Thing! | Learn English the Easy Way 28.06.2024 13:22

Most people learn this backwards. That's why there's so much suffering and sadness despite having so much money and wealth.