• Stop Saying Yes! How to Politely Say "No" in English | Real English Phrases | Easy English Podcast
    Dec 22 2025

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    Do you struggle to decline requests because you’re afraid of being rude? This lesson teaches you how to set firm boundaries using natural, fluent English. We cover the "No Sandwich" technique for social situations and professional "soft" refusals for the office. Master the vocabulary of capacity and bandwidth to sound confident and assertive.

    In this English lesson, you will learn:

    • The "No Sandwich" method for polite refusals.

    • Key Vocabulary: Assertive, Boundary, Capacity, Bandwidth.

    • How to say "no" to your boss without hurting your career.

      The "Soft" Decline for friends and family to protect your well-being.


      Timestamps:

      00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

      01:09 Key Vocabulary for Saying No

      06:25 The No Sandwich Strategy

      08:05 Professional Boundaries and Saying No at Work

      12:50 Listener Spotlight and Special Offers

      14:57 Casual Settings: Saying No to Friends and Family

      17:33 Recap and Holiday Wishes

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    20 min
  • Talking about Technology in English - Vocabulary for Privacy, AI, and Ethics | Easy English Podcast
    Dec 15 2025

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    Master the B2 intermediate English vocabulary to discuss the modern world! This episode goes beyond basic tech terms to explore the complex impact on society. We tackle critical concepts like digital privacy, the ethics of technology and AI, and the urgent issue of the digital divide. Learn strong English verbs to discuss innovation, and gain the confidence to participate in high-level conversations about surveillance and data collection!


    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction and Importance of Technology Vocabulary00:51 Key Vocabulary for Discussing Technology04:38 The Role of Technology in Our Daily Lives09:48 The Digital Divide and Its Implications12:20 Listener Spotlight: What is Cozy to You?16:38 Privacy, Surveillance, and Ethical Concerns19:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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    21 min
  • What is Coziness? Defining Hygge, Comfort, and Well-being | Easy English Podcast
    Dec 8 2025

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    What makes a space feel truly cozy? This episode dives into the feeling of comfort and the intentional creation of Hygge (pronounced HOO-gah). We teach you the language to discuss well-being, contentment, and security, and give you functional phrases like "hunker down" and "snuggle" to express your desire to stay home when the weather is dreadful.

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    20 min
  • Talking About Winter in English - From 'Flurry' to 'Blizzard'! | Easy English Podcast
    Dec 1 2025

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    Stop freezing up when the snow falls! This episode gives you the essential, descriptive vocabulary to discuss winter weather like a native speaker. Learn to distinguish a light flurry from a dangerous blizzard, and use specific terms like sleet and frost. We also discuss the impact of winter on travel, energy, and your daily routines. Master this advanced vocabulary for fluent small talk!

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    17 min
  • Going Beyond 'Hot' & 'Cold' - Advanced English for Talking About the Weather! | Easy English Podcast
    Nov 24 2025

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    Want to sound like a native speaker? This lesson goes beyond "It's cold" to give you the descriptive vocabulary for any climate! We teach you why weather talk is the perfect small talk topic for conversation initiation, and how to use words like blustery, chilly, and muggy to describe the feeling of the day. Master this functional English to achieve true fluency.


    In this English lesson, you will learn:

    • Key Vocabulary: Muggy, Blustery, Chilly, Dreadful, Forecast.

    • Phrases for talking about rain (pouring, downpour) and heat.

    • Real Phrases that native English speakers actually use
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    23 min
  • Talking About Your Job in English: Vocabulary for Career, Pay, and Culture | Easy English Podcast
    Nov 17 2025

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    How do you talk about your occupation and ambition? This episode is essential for professional fluency! We teach you key vocabulary for discussing your responsibilities and future goals. Crucially, we dive into the cultural context- why the job question is so common in the US, and what the 'salary taboo' is in the UK and many countries. Learn the language of compensation to speak about your career with confidence!

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    26 min
  • Daylight Changing & Habits / Routines | Easy English Podcast
    Nov 10 2025

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    The days are getting shorter! This lesson teaches you the essential B1-B2 vocabulary to discuss how you adjust your daily routine and manage low energy levels. We break down functional verbs like prioritize, tackle, and back-load to help you talk about time management and seasonal well-being with fluency.

    In this English lesson, you will learn:

    • New Vocabulary: Routine, Adjust, Prioritize and more!

    • How we change our priorities and routines with changing daylight.

    • How to discuss maintaining well-being when there is less daylight.

    • Listener spotlight, where I read your views on what happiness is.

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    22 min
  • The Meaning of Happiness: English Vocabulary for Defining Feelings and Well-being | Easy English Podcast
    Nov 3 2025

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    How do you define happiness? This english learning podcast episode helps you master the language for discussing abstract ideas and subjective feelings. We teach you how to distinguish between joy (the quick feeling) and contentment (the calm state), and how to use terms like well-being and achieve to talk about your long-term goals. Learn the B2 English learning skill of sharing your personal opinion politely and fluently!

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    25 min