Easy English Navigator

In this episode of the Easy English Navigator podcast, we learn why listening to English podcasts for English learners is not enough.  🔗 PRACTICE RESOURCES:• TRY the AI speaking tool and other episode resources: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/try-a-lesson• GET access to ALL past episode resources for FREE: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction 01:07 – Why is comprehensible input so popular02:28 – Comprehensible input = learning like a child03:13 – How children actually learn to communicate  04:09 – Most of what native speakers say is “prefabricated”05:17 – Why you need to use prefabricated (memorized) language 05:54 – Speaking practice and repetition are necessary07:39 – Outro 📝 EPISODE EXTRACT: "[ How are you learning English? Well, since you are listening to this podcast, I can guess that listening to English is one way you are learning. Also, I can guess that comprehensible input is important to you. Comprehensible input is English that English language learners can understand, depending on their level. And you probably know, comprehensible input is everywhere. Why is this so popular? Why do many social media channels say that this is the best way to learn another language, like English? Well, I think that these social media channels have an incentive,or a motivation. If you, the learner, believe that listening to a lot of comprehensive input is very important, then you will use your time to listen to more of their content. This is good for them, the content creators. Who helped to make this theory or idea of comprehensible input popular? Well, his name is Stephen Krashen. He said that the best of acquiring or learning a language is to be like achild learning a language. A child often learns their native language not by studying from language books, but from lots of listening. Adults will usually speak to a child using simple vocabulary that the child can understand. Over time, the child can learn the language naturally, through listening to lots ofthe language, which includes comprehensible input. I don’t think this is true. ….]" 🌐 Website & Full Library: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/

In this episode of the Easy English Navigator podcast, we learn how to use “I’m good” “You’re Good” and “We’re Good” in naturally in English. (Intermediate A2+/B1)🔗 PRACTICE RESOURCES:• TRY the AI speaking tool and other episode resources:https://easyenglishnavigator.com/try-a-lesson• GET access to ALL past episode resources for FREE:https://easyenglishnavigator.com/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction 01:25 – First way of using “I’m good” 02:44 – Pronunciation 03:09 – Second way of using “I’m good”  05:28 – How to use “We’re good”  05:49 – How to use “You’re good”  06:56 – Review and Outro📝 EPISODE EXTRACT:"[ Welcome learners, to the 23rd episode of Easy English Navigator, a podcast made for English language learners. Today, we are going to talk about being good. We are going to focus on how English speakers use “I’m good” in two different ways, and then what “we’re good” and “you’re good” also mean. And, dear learner, please remember to go and visit easyenglishnavigator.com, to find free resources related to this episode’s topic, including speaking practice, today’s transcript, and a short quiz to help you practice. Alright learners, let’s begin! Let’s look at the first way of using “m’good.” So, I am good, you are good, we are good, I’m good, you’re good, we’re good. These short sentences are super common in English. When do you think you would say, “m’good / I am good / I’m good / m’good” (tik tok…)? You probably guess after someone asks you, “How’re ye? / How are you / How’re you?” or “How’s it goin? / How is it going / How’s it goin?” Normally, you would respond with “I’m good.” So this means “I’m fine” or “I have no problem.” Pay attention to the intonation. If you someone says “Howz it goin?” or “How’re ye?” And you….]"🌐 Website & FREE resources: ⁠https://easyenglishnavigator.com/ 

In this episode of Easy English Navigator we learn what trick or treating is, where the tradition comes from, Halloween memories, and why trick or treating is special. (IntermediateB1) 🔗PRACTICE RESOURCES:• TRY the AI speaking tool and other episode resources:https://easyenglishnavigator.com/try-a-lesson• GET access to ALL past episode resources for FREE:https://easyenglishnavigator.com/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction 01:33 – A trick or treating memory03:25 – What is trick or treating exactly? 04:48 – Where does trick or treating come from? 06:38 – How do people participate and prepare? 08:30 – Why is this time so special? 09:18 - Outro 📝 EPISODE EXTRACT: "[Welcome learners, to the 22nd episode of Easy English Navigator, a podcast made for English language learners. Today, we are going to talk about something that is more and more popular around the world: Halloween, specifically “trick or treating.”   And, dear learner, please remember to go and visiteasyenglishnavigator.com, to find free resources related to this episode’s topic, including speaking practice, vocabulary flashcards, a short quiz.Before we begin, let’s consider three questions, which you can find with today’s speaking practice: 1) What do you like about autumn, or fall, the best? 2) Is Halloween becoming more popular in your country? 3) What do you know abouttrick or treating? Ok learners, let’s begin!Ahhh, trick or treating. (Audio) This is the clearest memory I have of trick or treating. Children went to go trick or treating at the house across the street. The children would go up, ringthe door bell, and wait. Then they would be greeted, (chainsaw) with a chainsaw and a man in a mask. The children would scream like crazy. Don’t worry, there was no blade on the chainsaw, itwasn’t dangerous. The children definitely got a trick, and not a treat.]"🌐 Website & Full Library: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/

Learn what “Touch Grass” and “Going Analog” mean and how to use this vocabulary (Intermediate B1)🔗 PRACTICE RESOURCES:• TRY the AI speaking tool and other episode resources: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/try-a-lesson• GET access to ALL past episode resources for FREE: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction 01:28 – Literal vs. real meaning02:17 – Real word vs online world03:08 – Do you need to touch grass? (questions)03:50 – Is touching grass good?04:35 – Another way to say touch grass05:20 – Going analog06:49 - Outro📝 EPISODE EXTRACT:"[Dude, you need to touch grass man. (music)Welcome learners, to the 21st episode of Easy English Navigator, a podcast made for English language learners. Today, we are going to talk about the saying “touch grass.” And, dear learner, please remember to go and visit easyenglishnavigator.com, to find free resources related to this episode’s topic, including speaking practice, vocabulary flashcards, a short quiz.Before we begin, let’s consider three questions 1) How many hours do spend online? 2) What do you like to do when you’re not online? 3) Do you want to spend less time online? Ok learners, let’s begin!Touch grass. What does this mean? Well, there is the literal meaning. This isa command, an imperative sentence. If you say it, this means that you think that another person should go outside, find some grass, and touch it with their hands. So there is the literal meaning. What is the real meaning? If you say this to another person, it means that you think they need go outside. You mean, that they spend too much time online. They need to put down their phone, and go be in the “real world.”]"🌐 Website & Full Library: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/

In this episode you will learn how to check into a hotel in English.  🔗 PRACTICE RESOURCES:• Try the AI speaking tool & other episode resources:https://easyenglishnavigator.com/try-a-lesson• Get the past episode lessons for free: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Episode Introduction01:27 – Dialogue Introduction03:34 – Dialogue First Time04:44 – Dialogue Analysis 08:09 – Dialogue Second Time09:24 - Outro 📝 EPISODE EXTRACT: "[So why are you learning English? One big reason people learn English is to travel to other countries. And if you are travelling, well, you will need somewhere to sleep. Most people choose a hotel. And if you do this, well, you will need to do the hotel check in. So, let’s practice how to do the all important, hotel check in!  (music) Welcome learners, to the 20th episode of Easy English Navigator, a podcast made for English language learners. Today, we are going to talk about how to do the hotel check-in in English.  Also, dear learner, please remember to go and visit easyenglishnavigator.com to find free resources related to this episode’s topic, including speaking practice, vocabulary flash cards, a short quiz, and the transcript to help you practice today’s topic more.            Ok, so for today’s episode, we will listen to a dialogue, where you will hear the hotel receptionist, the worker inthe hotel, speaking with the guest, the person staying in the hotel.             Before we listen, let’s think, what do you need to bring when you stay at a hotel? (timer tic toc). Well, you willdefinitely need to bring some identification. Also, normally, you should have a reservation.]"

In this episode you will learn how sound more natural in English, how to agree to disagree with "fair enough," what “fair enough” really means in English with several examples, and practice at the end of the episode. 🔗 PRACTICE RESOURCES:• Try the interactive flashcards & AI speaking tool:https://easyenglishnavigator.com/try-a-lesson• Unlock past episode packs: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/ ⏱️TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Episode Introduction01:40 – How to use “fair enough” in the first way03:00 – How to use “fair enough” in the second way05:25– Practice using “fair enough08:15– Outro 📝 EPISODE EXTRACT:"[How about we learn what “fair enough” means? “Fair enough!” (music)Welcome learners, to the 19th episode of Easy English Navigator, a podcast made for English language learners. Today, we are going to talk about how we use a very common reply in English: “fair enough.” Also, dear learner, please remember to go and visit easyenglishnavigator.com to find free resources related to this episode’s topic, including speaking practice, a short quiz, and the transcript to help you practice today’s topic.So, let’s begin! One of my favorite ways to reply to a person is to say “fair enough.” It is super common in the UK, and we also use it often in the USA. Today, we will look at how it is used in two different ways, and then practice it at the end of the episode. So, how do we use “fair enough?” There are basically, 2 ways. The first way is to use it is when another person gives a suggestion, an idea on what to do, and you agree.For example, if your girlfriend or boyfriend says: “It is pretty late. I think we should go back home.” You can reply: “Fair enough. Let’s go.]"

In this episode, learn natural American English vocabulary as we talk about why you will see so many American flags in the USA (Intermediate English A2+/B1).🔗 PRACTICE RESOURCES:• Try the AI speaking tool & other resources :https://easyenglishnavigator.com/try-a-lesson• Unlock past episode packs: https://easyenglishnavigator.com/⏱️TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Topic Introduction01:58 – Americans just like flags? Flag design 03:48 – Patriotism and the pledge of allegiance  05:32 – Business use the flag and commemoration  06:40 – Flag as politically neutral, and ideas as identity 09:13 – Outro 📝 EPISODE EXTRACT:"[ The red, white and blue. The stars and the stripes. Old glory. These are all names for the American flag. Well last summer, my wife asked me, well why are there so many flags in the USA? (music)Welcome learners, to the 18th episode of Easy English Navigator, a podcast made for English language learners. Today, we are going to try to understand why it seems like so many Americans love the flag, why you see so many if you visit the USA, and why this seems strange to people who aren’t Americans. And, dear learner, please remember to go and visit easyenglishnavigator.com, to find free resources related to this episode’s topic, including speaking practice, vocabulary flashcards, a short quiz.Before we begin, let’s consider three questions1) What does your country’s flag look like? (What colors, what is the deign like?) 2) In your country, do you see your flag on special days? If so, what days?  3) Why do you think countries have flags? Ok learners, let’s begin!Why are there so many flags in USA? Ok, maybe Americans just like flags? I am from the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee, has a flag. When you go to that city, you will see people who fly the Milwaukee flag.]"

Stuck at the intermediate English plateau? Practice your intermediate listening skills with this relaxed explanation of an iconic piece of American fashion history: blue jeans. Learn why half the world wears them, the secret history of Levi Strauss, and what that weird 5th pocket is actually for.Goto easyenglishnavigator.com to get your free episode resources, including the full text transcript, vocabulary flashcards, episode quiz, and interactive AI speaking practice!00:00 - A weird question: What are you wearing?02:15 - The California Gold Rush and the invention of Levi's04:50 - What is that tiny fifth pocket actually for?06:05 - The "Canadian Tuxedo" and denim culture

Welcome to episode 16 of Easy English Navigator, a podcast for English learners!In this episode we talk about why Memorial Day represents the beginning of summer, the history of the holiday, and what Americans normally do on this long weekend. Please visit https://easyenglishnavigator.com/ for free access to speaking practice resources, transcripts, flashcards, and quizzes connected to this episode!

Welcome to episode 15 of Easy English Navigator, a podcast for English learners!In this episode we talk about we talk about the history of Mother's Day, some facts about this day, how American’s normally celebrate it, and three phrases about how we can talk about us and our mothers in English.Please visit https://easyenglishnavigator.com/ for free access to speaking practice resources, transcripts, flashcards, and quizzes connected to this episode!