Today, we're going to talk about two very common words in English: kind and nice.

Many students think they mean the same thing. And yes, sometimes they are similar. But there is a small difference.

A nice person is pleasant, polite, and friendly.

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/379-kind-or-nice-whats-the-difference/

In today's episode,
we're going to talk about how to sound warmer in English.

Get the transcript on my website for free:

Because sometimes your English is correct,
but it sounds a little cold.

Too direct.
Too short.
Too flat.

And that can change the whole feeling of a conversation.

The good news is simple:

You do not need advanced English
to sound warmer.

You do not need difficult vocabulary.

In this episode, I'm going to show you how to keep talking in English.
After that, we'll practice with a mini-story.

Many English learners have the same problem.

At the beginning, the conversation is fine.
They answer one question.
Maybe two.

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/377-how-to-keep-talking-in-english/

Happy Easter, everyone! 🐰🌸

A new episode of the Speak English Now Podcast is here:

Happy Easter 2026! Learn English with Easter Traditions, Food, and a Fun Mini-Story

In this episode, we talk about:
🥚 Easter traditions
🍖 popular Easter food in the US
🐇 the Easter Bunny
🎧 and a fun mini-story to help you practice speaking English

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/376-happy-easter-2026-learn-english-with-easter-traditions/

Today, we're going to talk about two systems of measurement that are used around the world: the Imperial system and the Metric system. These are important to know, especially if you plan to travel or communicate with people from different countries. Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast

How to choose English listening level?

Listening is powerful… but it must be comprehensible

You already know that I insist on one thing again and again: you need to listen a lot.
You need to listen every day, and you need to repeat the same lessons many times, because repetition helps you consolidate:

• vocabulary
• grammar patterns
• pronunciation

…in a natural way.

But today I want to make something very clear, because some students misunderstand this idea:

✅ Listening is powerful only when the content is comprehensible.

Read the Transcript on my website:

Have You Ever Had This Moment?

You start speaking English. At the beginning, it's okay. And then suddenly… your brain stops. You know the idea. You know the meaning. But the word doesn't come.

So what do you do? You speak faster. You try to push the words out. And then you feel frustrated.

Sometimes you even feel ashamed, like: "Why can't I say something so simple?"

Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/373-why-you-freeze-when-speaking-english

Today we're going to talk about Valentine's Day.
But don't worry — this is not going to be a boring episode about chocolates, roses, and red hearts everywhere.
Let me ask you something.
Is Valentine's Day really about love?
Or is it about pressure?
Pressure to buy a gift.
Pressure to be romantic.
Pressure to post something on Instagram.
Pressure to prove that your relationship is perfect.

Get the transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/372-is-valentines-day-really-about-love