Quiet English with Jacque

Jacque Eddy

Welcome to Quiet English with Jacque—a podcast for English learners and anyone seeking calm. Here, you’ll find gentle stories and slow, clear English designed to help you relax and grow. As a voiceover artist, I guide you through each peaceful moment, so you can unwind and build confidence in English at your own pace. JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com JacqueEddyVoice.com

Episodes

  1. Beat the January Blues

    JAN 16

    Beat the January Blues

    What if the secret to beating those January blues isn't forcing yourself back into high gear, but taking intentional small steps instead? English Your Second Language with Jacque welcomes English learners worldwide to explore the post-holiday transition, sharing practical vocabulary for putting away Christmas decorations (think "take down" and "tidy up"). She tackles the very real phenomenon of post-holiday blues—that low mood many experience after celebrations end—with advice like maintaining brightness and practicing gratitude. (Because sometimes we all need that reminder.) With Michigan's winter bringing only 25-35 percent sunshine from January through February, Jacque emphasizes celebrating efforts over perfection. She guides pronunciation practice, covers future tense forms, and reminds us that progress isn't linear—small steps do create meaningful change, even during winter's gray days. Ready to ease back into routines with confidence? Jacque’s practical strategies make the new year promising, one micro goal at a time. Her heartfelt closing extends special prayers to listeners in “Iran”. Slow, kind English for listeners everywhere. New episodes weekly. 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? 📩 JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com If you enjoyed today’s episode, please follow this podcast and share it with someone who’s learning English too. I’d love to hear from you—let me know where you’re listening from! You can email me at jacqueeddyvoice@gmail.com, visit my website at jacqueeddyvoice.com, and find me on Instagram @JacqueEddy and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? Thanks for listening. God bless.

    30 min
  2. New Year’s Eve in Michigan

    12/31/2025

    New Year’s Eve in Michigan

    Have you ever wondered how Americans actually celebrate New Year's Eve at home? Jacque pulls back the curtain on her family's cozy celebration in Grand Rapids, Michigan, complete with chili, hot chocolate, and board games. She walks through essential winter vocabulary like lake effect snow, wind chill, and black ice (terms that can literally keep you safe during Michigan winters).  Throughout the episode, Jacque encourages listeners to practice speaking aloud, because repetition is how language learning actually happens. She assigns homework: write and recite three personalized sentences daily for one week. Her message is clear—approaching the new year with faith and hope means taking small, consistent steps rather than making dramatic promises you won't keep. Ready to practice your English while learning about winter traditions? Tune in and join Jacque’s countdown to the new year. Slow, kind English for listeners everywhere. New episodes weekly. 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? 📩 JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com If you enjoyed today’s episode, please follow this podcast and share it with someone who’s learning English too. I’d love to hear from you—let me know where you’re listening from! You can email me at jacqueeddyvoice@gmail.com, visit my website at jacqueeddyvoice.com, and find me on Instagram @JacqueEddy and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? Thanks for listening. God bless.

    29 min
  3. 12/16/2025

    December in Michigan

    Jacque, host of English Your Second Language, invites listeners on a descriptive journey through December in Michigan. She paints a vivid picture of the season's frigid temperatures, often dropping to twenty degrees Fahrenheit or below, accompanied by gentle or heavy snowfall that blankets everything in white. Jacque explains the necessity of winter attire like coats, mittens, and scarves, describing getting dressed as preparing for an adventure. She shares how December transforms her home into a festive space with Christmas lights, decorations, and warm comfort foods like soup and stew. Jackie emphasizes the season's spirit of giving through gift-buying and sending Christmas cards, a cherished tradition that maintains personal connections. Throughout the episode, she teaches new vocabulary words to enhance listeners' English skills. Jacque’s English lesson focuses on winter and Christmas vocabulary in Michigan. She introduces essential seasonal terms including winter clothing items like coats, boots, gloves, scarves, and mittens, along with holiday-related words such as decorations, ornaments, gifts, and Christmas cards. Through practical sentence examples, Jacque teaches how to use these words in everyday contexts, emphasizing the sensory experiences of winter, such as the crunching sound of snow and the cozy feeling of warm homes. She concludes by reflecting on December in Michigan as a beautiful, peaceful season filled with joy and meaning, encouraging listeners to practice their pronunciation and share the episode with others. Slow, kind English for listeners everywhere. New episodes weekly. 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? 📩 JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com If you enjoyed today’s episode, please follow this podcast and share it with someone who’s learning English too. I’d love to hear from you—let me know where you’re listening from! You can email me at jacqueeddyvoice@gmail.com, visit my website at jacqueeddyvoice.com, and find me on Instagram @JacqueEddy and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EnglishYourSecondLanguage? Thanks for listening. God bless.

    14 min

About

Welcome to Quiet English with Jacque—a podcast for English learners and anyone seeking calm. Here, you’ll find gentle stories and slow, clear English designed to help you relax and grow. As a voiceover artist, I guide you through each peaceful moment, so you can unwind and build confidence in English at your own pace. JacqueEddyVoice@gmail.com JacqueEddyVoice.com