Emotional English

Bondarison

Emotional English is the podcast that fuels your English learning with emotion, energy, and positivity!  Perfect for students and newcomers, this podcast helps you learn English naturally by listening and speaking.  As a certified English teacher from Russia, I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge with everyone who’s ready to grow.  Join our Speaking Club:  https://forms.yandex.ru/cloud/68d951c802848f454866577d English Lessons with me: https://forms.yandex.ru/cloud/63cf6ecf3e9d08b366d46832 Join our friendly community today—we’re excited to have you! VK: https://vk.com/emotional.english TG: https://t.me/emotional_english Our websites:  My personal: https://danilabondarenko.ru Podcast: https://emotionalenglish.ru Feel free to support us on Boosty:  https://boosty.to/emotionalenglish 

  1. 4D AGO

    The Greatest Secret of True Love | Learn English with Moral Stories

    What is the greatest secret of true love — and why do we so often forget it? In this episode, Daniel explores love through an emotional story, powerful vocabulary, and deep reflection questions that will make you think about your own relationships.  In this episode: 7 love phrases native speakers actually use (head over heels, heart of gold, soulmate, main squeeze & more)A short moral story: The Greatest Secret of True LoveReflection questions: do you take your loved ones for granted?How emotional support shapes the way we connectWhy appreciation is the key to lasting love Time codes:  00:00 Intro 01:44 Vocab — Head Over Heels 04:05 Heart of Gold 05:50 Soulmate 07:27 To Vibe 08:53 Main Squeeze 10:29 Emotional Support 13:29 Take for Granted 15:56 Vocab Recap 18:45 Story — The Secret of the Heart 34:14 Reflection Questions Subscribe for new episodes every week 🎙 Links:  Listen to the podcast at any platform | https://emotionalenglish.mave.digital Book your English lesson with me: https://danilabondarenko.ru/ Join our Speaking Club — every Sunday 12PM Moscow time | https://forms.yandex.ru/cloud/68d951c802848f454866577d Visit our website: emotionalenglish.ru Support our podcast:  Direct transfer +7 903 207-22-34 (Tbank, Sber) Boosty: https://boosty.to/emotionalenglish/donate Hashtags:  #learnenglish #englishpodcast #emotionalenglish #englishphrases #englishvocabulary #loveinenglish #soulmate #heartofgold #languagelearning #englishfluency #englishspeaking #dailyenglish #englishlessons #podcastenglish #learnwithme#learnenglish #englishpodcast #emotionalenglish #englishphrases #englishvocabulary #loveinenglish #soulmate #heartofgold #languagelearning #englishfluency #englishspeaking #dailyenglish #englishlessons #podcastenglish #learnwithme

    41 min
  2. MAR 10

    Miles Spencer: Find Something You Love and Not Work Anymore | Emotional Interview

    How do you add 5 days a week back to your life? 🎙️ In our very first guest episode, we sit down with Miles Spencer — a pioneer of the Shark Tank format, a multi-exit entrepreneur, and the CEO of Reflekta.ai. But we aren't here to talk about "easy success." We are here for a True Story. Miles opens up about his 30 failures, trekking 1,000 miles through the desert, and why building "Soul Tech" became his ultimate mission. If you want to know how to turn your "cracks" into wisdom and find a job that never feels like work, this Emotional Interview is for you. No grammar rules, just real English and pure inspiration. In this episode, you will hear: 👟 The Shoe Story: A powerful lesson on grit from Miles' father (11 kids, 4 pairs of shoes). 🚀 3 Exits & 30 Failures: Why true entrepreneurs embrace the mud. 🧠 Talking to the Past: How Reflekta.ai uses AI to preserve family legacies. 🌵 Desert Lessons: What a 1,000-mile walk teaches you about human limitations. ⛵ Building the Boat: A brilliant metaphor for setting goals and finding strategic clarity. 💛 The Ultimate Advice: How to find something you love and never work again. Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction: Our first guest, Miles Spencer! 01:25 — 3 Exits vs. 30 Failures: The truth about entrepreneurship 03:43 — Reflekta: Preventing the "Library of Stories" from burning down 08:03 — The Instagram Fallacy: Why your failures build your character 10:00 — The Shoe Story: 11 siblings and the rotation of shoes 12:06 — Honesty vs. Reflection: Turning cracks into wisdom 21:54 — Resilience: 1,500 people in kayaks and 1,000 miles in the desert 26:55 — Goal Setting: Stephen Covey and the Universe's "Mass Corrections" 31:30 — Strategic Clarity: The best way to build a boat 36:31 — Final Advice: How to find what you love and stop "working" Links & Resources: 👉 Experience Reflekta: https://reflekta.ai (Talk to Arthur or Virginia!) 👉 Book a Private Lesson with me: https://danilabondarenko.ru 👉 Join our Emotional English Club:  https://forms.yandex.ru/cloud/68d951c802848f454866577d/ 👉Join our Community on Telegram: https://t.me/emotional_english Tags:  business english, emotional english, miles spencer, entrepreneurship, learn english, esl, resilience, podcast interview, ai and legacy, self improvement, career advice, storytelling, motivation, find your passion, danila bondarenko

    37 min
  3. MAR 6

    S4 EP04 Why You Forget English | True Story

    Do you feel like your brain is "leaking"? You learn a word today, and it's gone tomorrow. Why does this happen? In this episode, Daniel explores the emotional and psychological reasons behind forgetting English and shares 3 powerful tools to make your memory permanent.Forget boring textbooks and robotic repetition. We are diving into the power of imagination and feelings to make your English stick forever. What we discuss today: 🧠 The "Leak": Why your brain forgets useless lists but remembers emotions. 🗣️ Vocabulary Blast: 7 essential phrases to describe forgetting (slip your mind, rusty, mix up, and more). 🖼️ Imagination vs. Translation: Why the "black screen" in your head is making you fail. 🤖 Stop being a Robot: Why robotic learning leads to the "plateau" and how to break it. ✨ Bonus Tip: Why you should stop apologizing for your English right now! Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro: New video format and China platforms 03:28 — 7 Words for Memory: "Slip your mind" 05:38 — "On the tip of my tongue" 06:55 — "My bad" & "Rusty" 08:26 — "Mix up" and grammar mistakes 10:28 — Having a "Vivid memory" 11:55 — "Permanent" vs. Whiteboard markers 14:35 — Why our brain "leaks": Idea 1 — Imagination 18:01 — Don't be a Robot: Idea 2 — Focal Skills 21:20 — The Pizza Test: Idea 3 — Power of Feelings 23:45 — Bonus Tip: Why "I'm sorry" is killing your progress 25:16 — Reflective Questions (Practice with Daniel!) 31:30 — Future episodes and Business Vibe teaser Links & Resources: 👉 Book a Private Lesson with Daniel: https://danilabondarenko.ru/ 👉 Join our Telegram Community: t.me/emotional_english — lifestyle content, tips, and daily English vibes. 👉 Emotional English Club: Speak with us every Sunday! https://forms.yandex.ru/cloud/63cf6ecf3e9d08b366d46832/ Tags:  forgetting english, english memory tips, stop forgetting words, emotional english, learn english naturally, english vocabulary, speaking confidence, survival english, imagination in learning, danila bondarenko

    35 min
  4. FEB 22

    S4 EP03 Movie Theater : Essential Words | Vocabulary

    Welcome back to the Emotional English Podcast! We are officially back from China, and starting today, our episodes are available in VIDEO format too! 🎬 Today, we are going to the cinema! No boring grammar rules — just 10 essential movie theater phrases you can effortlessly use in your real life. We will learn through context, emotions, and "reflective questions" to connect these new words to your personal experience. What you will learn today: 🍿 10 real-life cinema phrases (cliffhanger, plot twist, indie, and more!) 💭 Reflective questions to practice speaking right now. 🎟️ The difference between a protagonist and an antagonist. Timestamps: 00:00 — We are back! Video podcasts & Private English lessons 03:42 — Word 1: Behind the scenes 06:33 — Word 2: Sold out (Selling out) 08:44 — Word 3: Cliffhanger 11:01 — Word 4: Plot twist 12:59 — Join our Emotional English Club! 14:26 — Word 5: Indie movie 16:19 — Word 6: Bring along 17:51 — Word 7: Final credits 19:36 — Word 8: Front row 21:40 — Word 9: Protagonist vs. Antagonist 23:59 — Word 10: Climax 25:45 — Quick Vocabulary Revision (Test yourself!) 30:05 — Final thoughts on "survival English" & Outro Links & Resources: 👉 Private Lessons with me: Book a tryout lesson on www.danilabondarenko.ru 👉 Emotional English Speaking Club: We meet every Sunday at 12 PM. Join us to practice speaking without the fear of making mistakes! 👉 Telegram Channel: Join our community for daily emotional English content and behind-the-scenes from China:  t.me/emotional_english  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a like and subscribe! It helps us create more content for you. 💛 Tags: learn english, english vocabulary, cinema vocabulary, movies in english, emotional english, esl, speaking practice, english listening, english phrases, without grammar, danila bondarenko

    32 min
  5. JAN 26

    S4 EP02 Moral English Story: The Prince and The Gardener

    Is beauty what you see in the mirror, or what is inside your heart? 🪞 In this episode of Emotional English, we tell a modern fable called "The Prince and The Gardener." It is a story about Julian, an arrogant prince who cares only about his looks, and Elara, a gardener with a kind heart. When a magical fog surrounds the castle, only one of them can escape. This episode is perfect English listening practice for Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate learners. You will improve your storytelling skills and learn how to describe personality and character. In this episode, you will learn: - How to distinguish between outer beauty and inner beauty. - 7 essential words to describe character traits. - Why "deceiving" others never works in the long run. Focus Vocabulary List: 🔸 Radiant: Shining brightly; looking very happy and healthy. 🔸 Arrogant: Thinking you are better or more important than others. 🔸 Selfish: Only caring about yourself; not sharing. 🔸 Bitter: Angry and unhappy because of bad past experiences. 🔸 To deceive: To make someone believe something that is not true. 🔸 To reveal: To show something that was hidden. 🔸 Reflection: The image you see in a mirror. Listen now to uncover the true meaning of beauty! 🔗 Support our podcast: https://boosty.to/emotionalenglish (or by bank transfer +7 903 207 22 34) Keywords: Learn English, English Story, ESL, Moral Story, Vocabulary, Listening Practice, Emotional English, Character Description, Fable.

    34 min
  6. JAN 18

    S4 EP01 News in English: U.S. Captures Venezuelan Leader & Global Tension (Vocabulary Practice)

    A massive geopolitical shift has just occurred. The U.S. forces have captured the Venezuelan leader, causing a global uproar. 🌍 In this episode of Emotional English, we break down the biggest news headlines of January 2026. From the intervention in Venezuela to the tense ultimatum regarding Greenland and the seizure of a Russian oil tanker—the world is changing fast. This episode is designed for English learners who want to understand complex international news and improve their political vocabulary. In this episode, you will learn: How to discuss international conflicts and politics in English. Advanced vocabulary for describing global events. Listening practice based on current breaking news. Focus Vocabulary List: 🔸 Geopolitical shift: A big change in political power between countries. 🔸 Intervention: When one country gets involved in another country's business. 🔸 Uproar: A lot of noise, confusion, or angry protest. 🔸 Tense: A nervous or worried situation where a fight might happen. 🔸 Ultimatum: A final demand with a threat if it is not followed. 🔸 Defiance: Refusing to obey or a bold "no" to someone in power. 🔸 Sparked: To start something suddenly, like a fire or a big debate. Listen now to stay informed and improve your English! 🔗 Support our podcast: https://boosty.to/emotionalenglish (or by bank transfer +7 903 207 22 34) Keywords: English News, Learn English, Geopolitics, Venezuela, Greenland, International Relations, English Vocabulary, ESL, Listening Practice, Emotional English.

    26 min

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Emotional English is the podcast that fuels your English learning with emotion, energy, and positivity!  Perfect for students and newcomers, this podcast helps you learn English naturally by listening and speaking.  As a certified English teacher from Russia, I’m passionate about sharing my knowledge with everyone who’s ready to grow.  Join our Speaking Club:  https://forms.yandex.ru/cloud/68d951c802848f454866577d English Lessons with me: https://forms.yandex.ru/cloud/63cf6ecf3e9d08b366d46832 Join our friendly community today—we’re excited to have you! VK: https://vk.com/emotional.english TG: https://t.me/emotional_english Our websites:  My personal: https://danilabondarenko.ru Podcast: https://emotionalenglish.ru Feel free to support us on Boosty:  https://boosty.to/emotionalenglish