Stop waiting for the perfect moment to start your goals. Learn how to talk about taking action in this English podcast.
Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss natural English usage through a fun anecdote about someone who just kept eating when they could not find the right words. This episode is designed for A2-B1 English learners who want to hear how native speakers describe persistence and daily habits.
You will improve your English listening practice by following this slow, easy dialogue. By listening to the hosts break down these phrases, you will gain the confidence to express your own ideas about motivation and overcoming procrastination in your daily life.
Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you have ever waited for the perfect moment to start something. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Boost your English listening practice with this 40-minute conversation. Learn how to catch subtle meanings in real-speed speech.
Join Sarah and Mike as they break down the phrase "pick up on" during a natural dialogue. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to understand how native speakers notice changes in tone and nuance that are not always stated directly. By following their discussion, you will get comfortable with the idea that sometimes you need to guess the rest of the meaning based on context.
You will focus on conversational English phrases that help you follow fast-paced discussions without getting lost. Sarah and Mike share practical examples to help you improve listening skills, ensuring you feel more confident when talking to others. This slow-paced breakdown allows you to focus on the details of natural speech patterns so you can apply them to your own conversations.
Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you usually pick up on subtle changes in tone. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Learn how to talk about your future plans in this English learning podcast designed for B1 level students.
Sarah and Mike discuss whether you need a big plan for your life or if having a backup plan is enough. They break down natural phrases like the whole sentence and discuss how to keep your perspective positive when things do not go as expected. This conversation is perfect for B1 English learners who want to improve their fluency while talking about life choices.
You will build your natural conversational skills by following this slow, easy dialogue. By listening to how Sarah and Mike express their thoughts on planning, you will gain practical vocabulary to describe your own goals and backup strategies. This episode provides consistent listening practice to help you feel more comfortable speaking English in everyday situations.
Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you prefer to have a big plan or just go with the flow. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Learn how to talk about October in English with natural phrases for describing the changing seasons and upcoming holidays.
Join Sarah and Mike as they explore the interesting origin of the word October. In this episode, they discuss how the calendar shift affects our vocabulary and share descriptive phrases like colours finally show and a whole wall of Christmas. This conversation is designed for B1 English learners who want to build confidence when discussing seasonal changes and festive preparations in daily conversation.
You will improve your English listening practice by following a slow, easy dialogue that focuses on common seasonal expressions. Whether you are explaining the shift in weather or talking about holiday plans, you will gain practical vocabulary to express yourself clearly. By listening to how Sarah and Mike break down these phrases, you will find it easier to incorporate descriptive language into your own English speaking.
Keep practising by telling us in the comments which part of October you enjoy the most. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Are you stuck on the intermediate plateau? Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss overcoming common hurdles to improve English.
In this episode, Sarah and Mike have a candid conversation about the challenges of language learning. They start with a specific rule about avoiding the word 'nice' and share a funny story about Mike going blank during an interview. By listening to this dialogue, you will understand how to push past the B1 English learners stage where progress feels slow and difficult.
This conversation is perfect for anyone looking for consistent English listening practice. Sarah shares her own journey of making weekly progress, helping you see that steady improvement is possible even when you feel stuck. You will gain practical insights into how to maintain momentum as you work toward better English fluency.
Keep practising by telling us in the comments if you have ever felt stuck while learning a language. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Improve your English listening practice by discussing personality types. Learn how to describe your season and temperament.
Sarah and Mike discuss the changing air and the word sensible. They explain its meaning with an analogy and relate it to being autumn people or level-headed. This episode is perfect for B1 English learners looking to improve their natural conversational skills.
You will explore how to use specific adjectives to describe your personality and how seasons might influence our moods. By listening to this slow, easy English conversation, you will build your English vocabulary and gain confidence in expressing complex ideas about yourself and your preferences.
Keep practising by telling us which season matches your personality in the comments. Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

Improve your English for your commute with 30 minutes of easy listening. Turn your travel time into productive B1 English practice.
Join Sarah and Mike as they discuss how much time we spend travelling and what that adds up to over a year. This conversation is designed to help you listen to natural, slow-paced dialogue while you are on the bus, train, or in the car. It is the perfect way to learn English on the go without needing to sit at a desk.
After the conversation, we move into a quick grammar segment. You will clarify the correct phrasing for different modes of transport and review how to use past tense actions correctly. These English grammar exercises are simple and practical, helping you avoid common mistakes when talking about your daily journeys.
💡 Tip: Describe your own daily commute out loud using one past tense verb you hear in today's conversation.
🎯 In this episode, you can practise:
• Using prepositions for transport
• Talking about daily travel time
• Using past tense verbs correctly
• English listening practice
• Improving B1 fluency
Everyday English Academy helps English learners build listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations with Sarah and Mike about familiar situations like your daily travel.
Keep practising by telling us how long your daily commute takes in the comments. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

What Makes a Place Feel Like Home? | Easy English Podcast | Everyday English Academy

Practise talking in English about moving into a new apartment and what makes it feel like home. Join Sarah and Mike as they share stories about unpacked boxes, familiar sounds, and a grandfather's favourite chair. Their slow, easy conversation helps you describe your own home and the things that make you comfortable there.

Have you ever missed the little sounds or smells of home? You'll practise explaining how you settle in, talking about living out of boxes, describing an object your family passed down and why you keep it, and planning a simple housewarming with friends.

This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to improve everyday vocabulary and speaking skills for talking about moving, family belongings, and feeling at home.

💡 Tip: Describe an inherited object using “passed down” and explain why you keep it.

⏱️ Chapters

0:00 Introduction

0:55 Talk About Home in English

4:53 Describing Familiar Sounds and Scents

12:35 Talking About Family Traditions and Gatherings

19:24 Everyday Words for Kitchens and Renovations

25:36 Home Vocabulary Review

25:48 Speaking Practice

📚 Vocabulary in this episode

• settle in: feel comfortable somewhere new

• familiar: known from seeing it before

• housewarming: party for a new home

• live out of boxes: use belongings without unpacking them

• put down roots: build a lasting home somewhere

• creaky: making long squeaking sounds when moved

• at ease: relaxed and comfortable

• renovate: repair and improve a building

• layout: how a place is arranged

• hospitality: kind care for guests

• get-together: small relaxed meeting with friends

• heritage: traditions from your family's past

• a home away from home: another place as comfortable as home

• scent: a pleasant smell

• appliances: home machines that do jobs

• pass down: give to younger family members

🎯 In this episode, you can practise:

• Talking About Moving In

• Settling Into A New Home

• Describing Familiar Sounds

• Talking About Passed-Down Objects

• Planning A Simple Housewarming

• Making Guests Feel At Ease

• English speaking practice

• Daily English conversation

• B1 English vocabulary

Everyday English Academy helps English learners build listening and speaking skills, vocabulary, and confidence through slow, easy everyday conversations with Sarah and Mike, from moving-day stories to memories of home.

Get comfortable and learn along with Sarah and Mike as they talk about the little things that feel like home.

Keep practising along by telling us about one thing that makes your home special. 🔔 Subscribe to Everyday English Academy for a new episode every week.

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