Welcome back to the Slow English Podcast, where we train your ears step by step. In today’s episode, you’ll follow the daily life of a university student — from the moment she wakes up to lights out at night.

Through her story, you’ll learn the most common, useful, and natural English expressions used in real life. From morning routines and campus life to conversations with classmates and preparing for bed, this episode gives you the vocabulary, rhythm, and structure to speak English confidently in everyday situations.

You’ll hear:

• Natural expressions like “hit snooze,” “grab a bite,” “pull an all-nighter”
• How native speakers structure their daily talk
• Easy-to-follow pronunciation and rhythm patterns
• Martin’s practical fluency tips and Julia’s clear explanations
• Bonus vocabulary breakdown at the end!

🎯 Perfect for beginner to intermediate learners looking to build a strong, useful phrase bank.

📌 Listen slowly. Learn deeply. Speak confidently.

🎥 Prefer to watch it with visuals and subtitles?

Watch the full video on YouTube → https://youtu.be/Q1bDkgq_fMM?si=ezBgeWxn9bh8EqcE

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Welcome to part two of our Fast English mini-series here on the Slow English Podcast. Today, we shift from theory to practice. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by native speech — this episode gives you the tools to train your ears and your brain to finally catch what’s being said.

We introduce three powerful methods:

• 🎧 Shadowing – repeat as you hear, building rhythm and fluency
• 🔁 Echo Listening – wait, then repeat, like an echo, to sharpen memory
• 🔬 Micro-Listening – slow down and zoom in on small chunks to hear glides, reductions, and contractions

You’ll also hear:

• Real spoken examples using "gimme," "dunno," "wassup," and more
• Voice acting drills to help you imitate tone and emotion
• A step-by-step walkthrough to create your own daily Fast English workout using any YouTube or podcast video

This is a full practice session — not just explanation. Use it daily to improve your comprehension, fluency, and speaking confidence.

🎯 Ideal for intermediate learners who want to sound more natural and understand native speakers better.

📌 Listen slowly. Learn deeply. Speak confidently.

🎥 Want to watch the full version with visuals and text on screen?

Watch it on YouTube → https://youtu.be/AhBurnyvbiI

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Welcome back to the Slow English Podcast, where we train your ears step by step. In this episode, we dive deep into one of the biggest challenges English learners face: fast English. Why does it sound like a blur? How do native speakers really talk? And most importantly — how can you learn to keep up?

We break down the 5 hidden reasons fast English sounds fast: contractions, linking, reductions, stress, and slang. With real-life examples, pronunciation demos, and fun voice games, you’ll start hearing English in a new way — not word-by-word, but as connected speech and chunks.

🎧 You’ll learn:

• What "d’you wanna" really means (and how to say it)
• How to recognize fast speech patterns like "gowan", "whaddaya", and "lemme"
• The power of chunking and glides for real-time understanding
• Accent training tips (UK, US, AUS) — and why patterns matter more than individual words
• Mini-practices, quick quizzes, and repeat-after-me drills

This episode is part 1 of a 3-part fast English mini-course.

Next up: full listening workouts (shadowing, echo method, dictation).

Get ready to train your ears, build your brain’s fluency engine, and feel more confident in every conversation.

📌 Listen slowly. Learn deeply. Speak confidently.

🎥 Prefer to watch this episode with visuals and subtitles?

Watch on YouTube → https://youtu.be/7N7SiUxP-RE

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Slow English Podcast, powered by Your English Toolbox — your new home for learning English naturally, one word at a time.

In this episode, we explore a surprising truth: going slow is actually the fastest way to become fluent in English.

We talk about the power of slow listening, how it helps your brain build stronger connections, and why it boosts your confidence, vocabulary, and pronunciation more effectively than rushing into fast conversations.

You’ll hear real-life stories from language learners like you, practical examples from music, dance, and driving, and learn how to train your ear, not just your memory.

🎯 Whether you're a beginner or intermediate learner, this episode will shift your mindset and set you up for success.

🔑 Key expressions you'll learn:

• Dive into a topic
• Drowning in a sea of words
• Build a solid foundation
• A sea of (something)

📌 Listen slowly. Learn deeply. Speak confidently.

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