What can you say when someone asks, "How was your year?" and you don't know where to start? Practise describing your ups and downs, sharing the excitement of meeting new colleagues, explaining how you stuck with swimming lessons, talking about help during a rough patch, and asking follow-up questions about someone else's year.This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to speak more confidently about their year, describe feelings, and keep a friendly conversation going.💡 Tip: Retell one turning point from your year in three parts: when, what, and how it felt.📚 Vocabulary in this episode• rough patch: a short, difficult time• ups and downs: good times and bad times• eventful: full of important happenings• turning point: a moment when things change• bittersweet: happy and sad together• whirlwind: a very busy, fast time• underestimate: think something is easier than reality• come a long way: improve a lot• thrilled: very happy and excited• relieved: happy because a worry is gone• accomplish: successfully finish something difficult• fracture: a crack in a bone• ordeal: a long, difficult experience• brag: talk too proudly about yourself🎯 In this episode, you can practise:• Talking About Your Year In English• Looking Back On 2026• Describing Ups And Downs• Sharing A Personal Turning Point• Talking About Learning To Swim• Asking About Someone Else's Year• Daily English conversation• English shadowing practice• B1 English vocabularyEveryday English Academy helps English learners build listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations with Sarah and Mike about experiences like the ones that shaped your year.Settle in with Sarah and Mike, listen at your own pace, and find the words for a few memories of your own.Keep practising along by sharing one turning point from your year: when it happened, what happened, and how it felt. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week and more chances to tell your stories in English.#YearInReview #TalkingAbout2026 #EnglishConversation #B1English #DescribingFeelings #EnglishSmallTalk #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy

Learning English can feel confusing when you notice more mistakes even as your speaking improves. Join Sarah and Mike for a slow, easy English podcast about self-doubt and speaking confidence, from hesitating over a café order to sharing your opinion at dinner.

Do you keep thinking about one English mistake long after the conversation ends? You'll practise talking about self-doubt, starting again with “Let me say that again,” buying time with “How can I put this,” checking details with “Just to check,” and noticing one thing you said well that day.

This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to build everyday speaking confidence, describe their worries, and keep a conversation going after a mistake.

💡 Tip: When you replay a mistake, write down one thing you said well that day.

📚 Vocabulary in this episode

• self-doubt: not trusting your own ability

• self-esteem: how much you value yourself

• cringe: feel embarrassed by something

• replay: remember a moment again

• dwell on: keep thinking about something bad

• stumble over your words: make small mistakes while speaking

• mumble: speak quietly and not clearly

• clam up: stop talking because you're nervous

• nerve-racking: making you feel very nervous

• tense up: your body gets tight from stress

• insecure: not feeling sure about yourself

🎯 In this episode, you can practise:

• Talking About Self-Doubt In English

• Speaking English When You Feel Nervous

• Starting Again After A Mistake

• Buying Time To Find Your Words

• Checking Details With Coworkers

• Noticing Your English Progress

• Daily English conversation

• English shadowing practice

• B1 English vocabulary

At Everyday English Academy, Sarah and Mike help English learners improve listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations, with room for mistakes along the way.

Get comfortable and learn along with Sarah and Mike, with time to pause and try again.

Keep practising along, and remember one thing you said well today. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

#EnglishSpeakingConfidence #LanguageLearning #SelfDoubt #SpeakingEnglish #B1English #EnglishMistakes #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #EnglishPodcast #ESL #EverydayEnglishAcademy

Learn how to express feeling burned out in this slow, easy English podcast. Improve your vocabulary for days when you have low energy.Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss the language we use when we are feeling tired or overwhelmed. In this episode, we explain the meaning of burned out with clear examples to help you describe your state of mind when you simply need a break. By following our natural, everyday conversation, you will pick up useful English phrases to explain your energy levels with more confidence.This dialogue is designed to help you practice English listening while hearing how native speakers manage timing and grammar in their daily speech. We focus on clear, steady pacing to help you build fluency even when you are not feeling your best. Practicing these phrases will help you sound more natural when you want to describe your daily mood or need to explain why you are experiencing a lack of energy.Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you have a specific way you like to recharge when you feel burned out. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Learn how to describe household chores in this slow, easy English podcast. Improve your vocabulary for everyday activities.
Join Sarah and Mike as they talk about weekend plans and the funny mishaps that happen around the house. In this episode, Sarah shares an embarrassing story about a drain, showing how to find the right words when you get stuck during a conversation. By following our natural dialogue, you will pick up useful English housework vocabulary to describe your own daily tasks with more confidence.
This episode is designed to help you practice English listening while hearing how native speakers manage tricky descriptions. We focus on clear, steady speech to help you build fluency when talking about domestic life. Practicing these phrases will help you sound more natural when you want to explain an action or a common home maintenance problem.
Keep practising by telling us in the comments about a time you had a funny or difficult moment while doing chores. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Learn useful weather vocabulary to describe November in this slow, easy English podcast.Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss seasonal changes and common phrases used during the colder months. In this episode, we explore how to talk about the weather, including descriptive terms like frost and drizzle. By following our natural conversation, you will pick up the language needed to explain why the nights are drawing in as winter approaches.This dialogue is designed to help you improve your English listening practice while hearing how native speakers use words like dreary, foggy, and crisp. We focus on clear, steady speech to help you build confidence when discussing the changing seasons. Practicing these phrases will help you sound more natural when you want to describe the atmosphere of a cold November day.Keep practising by telling us in the comments what your favorite season is and why. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Learn how to enjoy being alone in this slow easy English podcast. Improve your confidence and comfort in solitude.
Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss the challenges of spending time by yourself. This episode covers relatable scenarios, such as dining alone and managing personal preferences, to help you feel more comfortable in your own company. By following our natural everyday conversation, you will pick up useful phrases to describe your own experiences with solitude.
This dialogue is designed to help you expand your English vocabulary while listening to clear, native speech at a steady pace. Practicing these phrases will help you sound more natural when you need to express your feelings about personal time or social independence.
Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you enjoy spending time by yourself or if you prefer to be around others. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Learn how to stay calm when someone is rude to you. Improve your English listening practice with practical tips for difficult moments.
Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss effective strategies for handling negativity in this slow, easy English podcast. In this episode, we break down essential phrases like keep your cool and overreact to help you manage tense social situations with confidence. By following our natural, everyday conversation, you will gain the vocabulary needed to maintain your composure when someone behaves unkindly toward you.
This dialogue is designed to help you understand the subtle differences between common English grammar points while providing you with useful language for navigating tricky interactions. We explore how to use words like too and very correctly, giving you the tools to express your feelings clearly and politely. Practicing these phrases will help you sound more natural when you need to respond to a difficult moment in English.
Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you have ever had to stay calm during a challenging conversation. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Learn how to manage culture shock and adapt to new environments in this slow, easy English podcast.
Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss the challenges of blending in when moving to a new country. This episode explores personal stories about adjusting to different customs and the physical impact of jet lag. By listening to these everyday conversations, you will pick up natural phrases to describe your own experiences with foreign traditions and daily habits.
This dialogue is designed to improve your English listening practice by providing clear, natural speech that you can follow at your own pace. Listening to how native speakers navigate these social transitions will help you gain confidence and improve your speaking fluency when discussing your own life abroad.
Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you have ever felt like an outsider in a new country. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.