Let's Accessorize | Intermediate

What happens when you don’t remember a word for something where you live? You keep talking until the other person can figure out what you’re describing. In this episode, I’ll describe different rooms in my apartment without saying a list of words. You'll practice:The names of rooms in a house or apartmentDescribing a room when you don’t know some wordsCommon activities in different rooms where you liveThen it will be your turn to prohibit 5 words and then try to describe that room. If you’re curious what words I prohibited, go to the blog and see. Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Can you describe your house to someone? Can you say the names of each room and the names of the things in that room? That’s what we are going to practice today. In this episode, I’ll describe 5 rooms in my apartment. You'll practice:Things in your house or apartmentRooms in a house or apartmentThere is / There areWhen you finish listening, guess what room I’m describing and check your answers on the blog. Then it will be your turn to describe where you live.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

What aspects of different workouts really grind your gears? Where it’s played? The people doing it? The way they go about it? Let’s get into it. Don’t hold back. In this episode, I’ll be sharing all my pet peeves (and awaiting your angry email responses to disagree 110% with each one ha!) for 9 different workouts.You'll practice:ComplainingInviting disagreement Sticking to your opinions Then it will be your turn to let it rip with all your pet peeves.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

If I tell you someone is persistent, what workout would you suggest they do? The answers aren’t unlimited, I have one workout in mind. The question is, can you guess which one? (Psst, head to the blog for your 9 choices. Wink, wink.)I’ll describe the type of person that might do this workout and you try to figure out what workout it is.You'll practice:Personality characteristics Vague descriptions Ha ha! Giving your opinion When you’re done listening, check your guesses over on the blog. I unintentionally made these pretty hard (SORRY!!), so the image with the 9 workouts is going to help you a lot. Use it! Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

You can remember what workout you did yesterday, but can you remember what workout you did when you were younger? (Or the workouts you didn’t do. He he) In this episode, I will tell you about my past workouts and my present workouts.You'll practice:Names of 9 different workoutsUsing the past simple Using the present simple Then it will be your turn to say workouts you did when you were younger and workouts you do now.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Having a pet is one thing, telling an entertaining story about them is quite another. Telling 9 of them?! Well, that is a feat in itself - one that I tackle in today’s episode. Wish me luck, folks! But as soon as I’m done, you’re up to bat. So, get ready! Within these pet sagas you'll practice:Telling stories to elicit different emotions Thinking of and then telling stories on the spotConnecting stories so everything ties together I hope these pet tales inspire you because it’s your turn to tell yours now.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Get ready to give pet owners a piece of your mind. Do you have some good advice to share with them? It can be about what to feed their pet, how to care for it, or even where it should live. I am sharing my pet advice in this episode and I can’t wait to hear yours too! You'll practice:Giving advice to pet ownersIncluding reasons for each piece of adviceUsing should and shouldn’t Then it will be your turn to try your hand at giving advice related to the pet of your choice. Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Do you have a pet? Can you describe your pet easily? After today, you will have a lot of practice describing many animals.In this episode, I’ll describe 9 different pets. You'll practice:Using colors and sizes to describe petsTalking about activities pets do (run, jump, play…)Saying what each animal eatsBonus! Guess what pet I’m describing and check your answers on the blog.When you finish listening it will be your turn to describe your pet.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Have you ever split your pants before in public? What about sitting in gum? How about wearing your clothes inside out all day? I may or may not have done all of the above. Ha! In this episode, I share some hilarious wardrobe malfunction stories for your enjoyment.You'll practice:Explaining your own past wardrobe mishapsEnhancing your storytelling with linking phrasesCasting your vote on each wardrobe malfunction story Then I want to know your wardrobe malfunction horror stories.Will you be able to top mine? I can’t wait to find out!Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

How do you prefer to complete your looks? Do you add fancy jewelry? Or maybe less is more with your outfits. In this episode, I’ll share the different ways I accessorize my everyday looks. You'll practice:Accessories and articles of clothingUsing adjectives with clothingConditionals practiceThen it will be your turn to say how you would accessorize.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/