Speak English Now – Mini-Stories with Georgiana
Hi, I'm Georgiana — creator of the Speak English Now podcast and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. With over 40 million downloads worldwide, this podcast has helped English learners around the globe speak confidently and fluently. Since 2011, I've been teaching English using proven techniques like mini-stories and point-of-view lessons — methods that help you speak naturally, without memorizing grammar rules or relying on textbooks. I speak clearly and at a slow, natural pace, making it easy for you to understand every word and improve your fluency step by step. What makes this podcast different? 🗣️ You'll practice speaking, not just listening. 🔊 My voice is clear, slow, and easy to follow — perfect for learners at all levels. 📚 No grammar rules. No textbooks. No stress. 🌍 You'll learn both the language and the culture behind it. ✅ Lessons are based on repetition, storytelling, and real-world vocabulary. BONUS: You can read the full transcript of every episode at 👉 SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
Episodes
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Today, I want to talk about something very important. Pancakes. ...
Today, we're going to talk about something very common: being too busy.
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Today, we're going to talk about two very common words in English: kind and ni...
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 s...
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.
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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-le...
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:
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/3...
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.
In the previous episode, we talked about how dogs understand our emotions and how they communicate without words.
Today, I want to continue that conversation, but from a different angle.
Instead of focusing on emotions, we're going to look at how dogs experience the world, how they gather information, and why they naturally look to humans for guidance.
Because dogs don't just feel with us.
They observe, analyze, and coo...
Today, I want to talk about dogs again.
If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you already know this isn't the first time I've brought up dogs.
Dogs are one of those topics we can come back to again and again, because each time we look at them from a different angle, we discover something new.
Get the transcript here: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/370-how-dogs-communicate-emotions/
Welcome back! This is the final episode in our 4-part series about going to the doctor.
So far, we learned how to make an appointment, how to check in at the clinic, and how to answer the nurse's questions. In this lesson, we will focus on the conversation with the doctor.
This part can feel intimidating, but with a few simple expressions and some practice, you'll feel much more confident.
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Welcome back! This is the third episode in our 4-part series about going to the doctor.
So far, we practiced how to make an appointment and how to check in at the clinic. Today, we'll continue with the next step: talking with the nurse.
Usually, before you see the doctor, a nurse will ask you a few questions about your health. The nurse may also take your temperature, check your blood pressure, and write notes for the docto...
Today, we will talk about how people in America celebrate New Year's Eve. And with a short story you will learn grammar in context without any boring rules.
On my website you can get the 5 Secrets to speak English and also my premium courses.
Get the text here: speakenglishpodcast.com/367-new-years-eve-in-the-usa-2026/
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Hey there!
Welcome back to the podcast. I'm really happy you're here today.
Christmas is a special time in the United States. But here's something interesting:
people don't celebrate Christmas the same way everywhere.
In today's episode, let's look at some fun and unusual Christmas traditions
from different parts of the USA.
Get the transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodc...
Hi! I'm Georgiana, and I'm back with a new episode of the Speak English Now podcast—the podcast that helps you speak English fluently, with no grammar and no textbooks.
This is the second episode in our 4-part series on going to the doctor.
In the last episode, we practiced how to make an appointment on the phone. Today, we will look at what happens when you actually arrive at the clinic.
Get the transcript on my website: ht...
Today we're beginning a new series—four episodes designed to prepare you for going to the doctor.
Why this topic? Well, the truth is simple. At some point, whether you live abroad, travel, or study in another country, you will need medical care. And the very first step is usually the same: booking an appointment.
Making that call can feel stressful, especially if you're not confident speaking English on the phone. D...
Tom (Being serious): Hey, do we have to send thank you notes to everyone we've ever met for Thanksgiving?
James (Laughing): Oh no, it's not like that! Thanksgiving is more about enjoying turkey and pie with family and friends, not writing thank you notes to everyone!
Hi! Welcome to a special podcast about Thanksgiving! I'm Georgiana, your English teacher, and I want to tell you about Thanksgiving.
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