Easy English Podcast: Learn English Through Listening

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Oliver's 'Easy English Podcast' is for all levels of learners of the English language. He helps you learn English by talking slowly and clearly about different topics. Increase your English vocabulary, improve your listening skills, speaking and pronunciation! If you are learning English - this is the podcast for you! A new episode every Monday. Subscribe to Support Me & Access Bonus Episodes Every Week: https://www.patreon.com/englishwitholiver/ My Easy English Videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Easy-EnglishPodcast Website: https://easyenglishpodcast.com/

  1. 3d ago

    Is It Too Late to Change Your Career? | Easy English Podcast

    Get the full study guide for this episode on Patreon: the complete transcript to read along, vocabulary practice, comprehension questions and activities, plus bonus episodes every week. https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver Sunday evening, and you're dreading going back to work on Monday? Maybe it's time for a change. But is it too late? In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, Oliver looks at why so many people stay in careers that don't make them happy: money, the "sunk cost fallacy" and the fear of starting again. You'll hear about famous people who changed careers in their 40s and later, why adults never really start from zero, and the "regret test", one simple question to help you decide whether to stay or go. It's clear, natural English for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want to improve their listening and vocabulary. 5 key words: career, fulfilling, risk, retrain, regret Vote in the poll: what stops most people changing careers? Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Easy-EnglishPodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/easy-english-podcast-learn-english-through-listening/id1520690072 Chapters: 0:00 Is it too late to change your career? 0:55 Word 1: career (and how to say it) 2:50 Word 2: fulfilling - how fulfilling is your work? 5:10 My own career change 6:18 Why we stay - Word 3: risk 8:21 The sunk cost fallacy 10:10 Fear of starting again 10:51 Poll: what stops people changing careers? 11:39 Late starters: Vera Wang, Julia Child, Colonel Sanders 13:38 Word 4: retrain - and transferable skills 16:57 Word 5: regret - and the regret test 19:48 Quick check and goodbye

    Is It Too Late to Change Your Career? | Easy English Podcast

  2. Oct 19

    Why Is Everyone So Tired All the Time? | Easy English Podcast

    Get the full study guide for this episode on Patreon: the complete transcript to read along, vocabulary practice, comprehension questions and activities, plus bonus content every week. https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver Do you sleep a normal amount but still feel tired all the time? You're not alone. In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, Oliver looks at why so many people feel exhausted today, even when they sleep seven or eight hours. You'll learn about your "energy bank account", the three types of tiredness, what burnout really is, and four simple habits that can give you more energy, plus one free 10-minute trick that works better than coffee for a lot of people. It's clear, natural English for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want to improve their listening and vocabulary. 5 key words: exhausted, energy, recharge, burnout, routine Vote in the poll: what makes you most tired? Links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver Chapters: 0:00 Why is everyone so tired? 1:53 A typical tired day 2:58 Word 1: exhausted (and "knackered") 4:22 Sleep isn't the whole story - Word 2: energy 6:59 Your energy bank account 8:35 Word 3: recharge - why scrolling isn't rest 10:05 Three types of tiredness 11:34 Poll: what makes you most tired? 12:21 Word 4: burnout - and why it's so common 16:37 Word 5: routine - four habits for more energy 18:57 The free 10-minute trick 20:08 Quick check, study guide and word review

    Why Is Everyone So Tired All the Time? | Easy English Podcast

  3. Oct 12

    Why Can't I Speak English? - Understanding vs Speaking | Easy English Podcast

    Get the full PDF workbook for this episode (full transcript, vocabulary practice, comprehension questions and activities) plus weekly bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver You understand the film. You laugh at the jokes. Then someone asks, "What did you do at the weekend?" and your mind goes blank. Sound familiar? In this episode of The Easy English Podcast, Oliver explains why you can understand English but find it hard to speak. You'll learn about passive and active vocabulary, why retrieving words is harder than recognizing them, and how time pressure and fear make you hesitate. Then you'll get four simple ways to practise speaking on your own. Perfect for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want to speak more confidently. Vocabulary in this episode: • gap — A space between two things • passive — You receive something, but you don't actively do or make it • to retrieve — To find something and bring it back • to hesitate — To stop for a moment before you do or say something, usually because you're not sure or a bit nervous • automatic — Done without thinking about it

    Why Can't I Speak English? - Understanding vs Speaking | Easy English Podcast

  4. Oct 5

    Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult? | Easy English Podcast

    Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Making friends used to take one sentence: "Do you want to play?" So why does it feel like one of the hardest things to do as an adult? In this episode of Easy English, we look at what actually changed, why it has nothing to do with being less likeable, and a couple of small shifts that genuinely make it easier. This episode is for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want practical vocabulary for talking about relationships, effort, and everyday social life, useful for real conversations, not just textbook small talk. Five words to listen for: effort, initiate, vulnerable, maintain, awkward. New episodes every week, real English, one everyday topic at a time.Watch the video episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zdSWbiJYKbWfhHrizj5wA 00:00 Why Adult Friendship Feels Hard 00:56 Poll and Listener Question 01:22 Key Vocabulary for Today 03:15 Bonus Content and Patreon 04:04 Proximity vs Adult Effort 06:10 The Power of Repetition 08:44 Why It Feels Vulnerable 10:06 Initiate Then Maintain 11:16 Practical Tips That Work 13:40 Comprehension Questions and Wrap-Up

    Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult? | Easy English Podcast

  5. Sep 28

    Sorry, Not Sorry - Why We Say Sorry Too Much | Easy English Podcast

    Get the full transcript, downloadable vocabulary workbook, and this week's Patreon Deep Dive on native idiom upgrades: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver Ever notice how you say "sorry" for things that clearly aren't your fault? In this episode of Easy English, we unpack the strange habit of over-apologizing: why it happens, what "sorry" is actually doing when it's not about guilt, and how understanding this one small word will make your spoken English sound noticeably more natural. This episode is for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want to sound less like a textbook and more like a real English speaker, especially in meetings, presentations, and everyday conversation. Five words to listen for: reflex, instinctively, sincere, overuse, guilt. New episodes every week — real English, one everyday topic at a time.Watch the video episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zdSWbiJYKbWfhHrizj5wA 00:00 Why We Say Sorry 00:49 Poll And Vocabulary 03:32 Support The Podcast 04:16 Sorry As A Reflex 06:38 Four Meanings Of Sorry 09:21 Keeping The Peace 11:03 Fluency Beyond Grammar 12:09 When Sorry Loses Power 14:35 Confidence And Balance 16:31 Regional Differences 18:25 Key Takeaways And Goodbye

    Sorry, Not Sorry - Why We Say Sorry Too Much | Easy English Podcast

  6. Sep 21

    Why We Procrastinate - The Psychology of Putting Things Off | Learn English (B1-B2)

    🎓 Get the full transcript, downloadable vocabulary workbook, and this week's Patreon Deep Dive: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Two minutes into the task and suddenly the kitchen is spotless. In this episode of Easy English, we look at why we procrastinate, what's actually happening in your head when you avoid a task, and the very creative excuses English speakers use to explain it, plus two simple techniques that genuinely help. This episode is for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want practical vocabulary for talking about habits, feelings, and everyday psychology, useful whether you're chatting with friends or explaining a missed deadline at work. Five words to listen for: avoid, task, guilt, mood, deadline. 🎧 New episodes every week, real English, one everyday topic at a time. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro: Why You Keep Procrastinating 1:16 Today's Poll: How Do You Procrastinate? 2:08 Vocabulary Toolkit: 5 Key Words 5:31 Procrastination Isn't Laziness 8:31 The Real Reason: It's a Mood Problem 10:59 English Phrases for Procrastination 13:10 Why Guilt Makes It Worse 14:53 Why "Try Harder" Doesn't Work 16:02 How to Actually Stop Procrastinating 19:33 Comprehension Check 21:03 Recap & Outro

    Why We Procrastinate - The Psychology of Putting Things Off | Learn English (B1-B2)

  7. Sep 14

    Not a Morning Person? - Why That Might Not Be True | Learn English (B1-B2)

    Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ "I'm just not a morning person." You've probably said it, or heard someone else say it like a fact. In this episode of Easy English, we look at where that idea actually comes from, what sleep science really says about it, and why treating it as a fixed identity might be exactly what's keeping it true. This episode is for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want practical vocabulary for talking about habits, identity, and everyday psychology, useful whether you're chatting with friends or explaining yourself at work. Five words to listen for: myth, identity, assume, flexible, habit. New episodes every Monday, real English, one everyday topic at a time.

    Not a Morning Person? - Why That Might Not Be True | Learn English (B1-B2)

  8. Sep 7

    Why We Buy Things We Don't Need (And How to Stop!) | Easy English Podcast

    Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have you ever bought something on impulse and regretted it an hour later? In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we explore the science of retail marketing, dopamine, and consumer psychology. Learn how stores manipulate your emotions and discover 3 simple habits to resist temptation and avoid buyer's regret!

    Why We Buy Things We Don't Need (And How to Stop!) | Easy English Podcast
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Oliver's 'Easy English Podcast' is for all levels of learners of the English language. He helps you learn English by talking slowly and clearly about different topics. Increase your English vocabulary, improve your listening skills, speaking and pronunciation! If you are learning English - this is the podcast for you! A new episode every Monday. Subscribe to Support Me & Access Bonus Episodes Every Week: https://www.patreon.com/englishwitholiver/ My Easy English Videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Easy-EnglishPodcast Website: https://easyenglishpodcast.com/

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