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Riva English helps English learners turn the English they understand into English they can use in real life. Each episode combines clear explanations, natural conversations, listening practice, and guided speaking so you can communicate with more confidence in everyday situations. Learn it. Say it. Use it.

  1. 1d ago

    Grocery Shopping in English | What to Say at the Supermarket | Learn English with Podcast A2-B1

    Learn what to say at the supermarket in English. Join Jessie and Alex for grocery shopping conversations, useful phrases, listening practice and time to try your own replies. Can you name the food you need, but struggle to ask where it is or which pack to buy? In this A2-B1 English learning podcast, practise finding products, checking quantities and choosing an alternative when something is out of stock. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL PRACTISE • Asking where to find a product and which aisle to check • Explaining the kind or size you need • Asking how many items are in a pack • Choosing a smaller pack or a different product • Asking for an alternative when your first choice is unavailable • Making your own decisions in a final grocery shopping conversation USEFUL PHRASES “Where can I find...?” “Which aisle is it in?” “I’m looking for...” “Do you have...?” “How many are in a pack?” “Is there a smaller one?” “What could I use instead?” “I’ll take this one.” LISTEN & SPEAK Listen to the examples first. When Jessie invites you to reply, speak aloud during the pause. Use the details you hear to choose your answer, then compare it with the example. Pause or replay whenever you want another try. YOUR TURN What would you ask for at the supermarket? Write a sentence using: “I’m looking for ____. Do you have ____?” Subscribe to Riva English for practical English listening and speaking practice. Share this episode with someone who wants to feel more prepared for shopping in English. https://www.youtube.com/@RivaEnglishOfficial #GroceryShoppingEnglish #EnglishConversation #LearnEnglish Watch this episode with English captions on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4F_blHWscZA

  2. 1d ago

    How to Say No Politely in English | Learn English with Podcast | Easy English Conversation

    Learn how to say no politely in English without sounding rude. Practise English conversation for declining invitations, turning down requests, giving a short honest reason, and staying clear when someone asks again. Join us for a practical English podcast with everyday conversations, word-highlighted subtitles, and pauses for your own speaking practice. If you keep adding explanations or say “maybe” when you mean “no,” this episode will help you find a friendly, clear reply. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL PRACTISE • Saying no to a request or invitation politely • Giving a brief, true reason without a long excuse • Choosing between “I’m not available,” “I already have plans,” and “I’d rather not” • Responding when someone says, “It’ll only take ten minutes” • Using a warm tone while keeping your answer clear • Trying two new situations before hearing example answers USEFUL ENGLISH PHRASES “Thanks for asking, but I can’t this time.” “I’m not available.” “I already have plans.” “I won’t be able to…” “Thanks for asking, but I’d rather not.” CHAPTERS 00:00 Say no politely without sounding rude 01:14 Why “maybe” can leave the wrong message 02:49 A friendly, clear no 04:13 Saying you’re not available 06:00 “I won’t be able to” and repeated requests 07:23 Practice: stay clear when someone asks again 09:27 Practice: decline an invitation 10:09 Saying “I’d rather not” 11:45 How your tone changes a refusal 12:08 Try your own warm, clear reply 13:52 Final speaking challenge 15:26 Compare your answers 16:21 Your turn: write a polite refusal YOUR TURN Write one short refusal in the comments: “Thanks for asking, but I can’t ___ this time.” Replace the space with an action such as help, come, stay, or join. A fictional situation is welcome. Subscribe to Riva English for practical English you can use in real life. If this conversation was useful, like the video and share it with a learning partner. Try answering the practice requests together. #LearnEnglish #EnglishConversation #EnglishPodcast Watch this episode with English captions on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kZl0K2_AM00

  3. 2d ago

    What to Say While You Think | Easy English Podcast for Conversation Practice

    Need time to think before you answer in English? Learn what to say while you think, ask for a moment naturally, and keep an English conversation going. Join us for an easy English podcast with real-life conversation practice. Hear complete examples, practise useful English phrases, and answer aloud during the speaking pauses. In this episode, you’ll practise: • Asking for thinking time with “Let me think” and “Give me a moment.” • Giving a clear answer and explaining one reason. • Making your meaning clearer with “What I mean is…” • Responding when plans or information change. • Handling follow-up questions in everyday English conversations. Listen once for meaning, then replay and speak during the pauses. Try the three final conversations about lunch, meeting times, and your own English practice. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome and the learner situation 01:20 Coffee or a walk: two versions 03:11 Respond, take a moment, answer 04:00 Choose a place and give a reason 05:13 Useful thinking phrases 07:19 A beginning still needs an answer 08:50 Respond when the facts change 10:11 Make a practice plan clearer 14:04 Coffee or a walk in the rain 15:15 One longer answer 16:04 Three final conversations 20:36 Your comment and closing YOUR TURN Write one answer in the comments: I’d say ____ because ____. Share this lesson with someone who needs a little time to find their words in English. Subscribe to Riva English for practical English you can use in real life. #EnglishConversation #EnglishSpeakingPractice #LearnEnglish Watch this episode with English captions on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y8F6RfY5x8Q

  4. 2d ago

    How to Check In at a Hotel in English | Conversation Practice | Learn English with Podcast A2-B1

    Learn how to check in at a hotel in English and handle room problems with practical English conversation practice. Join us to confirm a reservation, ask for help at reception, and request a different room politely. In this Riva English podcast, you'll hear realistic hotel conversations, learn useful phrases in context, and pause to practise your own replies. Build your English listening and speaking skills for situations you may face during a hotel stay. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL PRACTISE: • Giving your name and confirming your booking dates • Explaining a noisy room or something that isn't working • Asking whether another room is available • Checking the waiting time and price before accepting an offer • Asking for help with a key card and checking whether breakfast is included • Responding in your own words in a final hotel conversation USEFUL HOTEL ENGLISH: “I have a reservation.” “Is another room available?” “How long will it take?” “That works for me.” HOW TO PRACTISE: Listen to the example, say your reply aloud, and pause whenever you need more time. Try again with different dates or a different room problem. CHAPTERS 00:00 Hotel check-in English: what you'll practise 01:01 A hotel check-in conversation 02:57 Confirming your reservation and booking details 05:26 A noisy room: explaining the problem 07:35 Asking to change rooms: waiting time and price 09:32 Asking for help when something isn't working 10:55 More practice: key cards and breakfast 13:22 Your final hotel conversation challenge 15:21 A complete example conversation YOUR TURN: Write a comment starting with “I booked...” and ask “Could you check...?” Use an invented booking if you like. Subscribe to Riva English for practical English you can use in real life. Share this episode with a friend preparing for a trip and practise the conversations together. #HotelEnglish #EnglishConversation #LearnEnglish Watch this episode with English captions on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g6_SVJmTVyo

  5. 3d ago

    Talk About Weekend Plans in English | Conversation Practice | Learn English with Podcast A2-B1

    Learn how to talk about weekend plans in English with practical listening and speaking practice. Join us to describe your plans, explain what isn't decided yet, and answer follow-up questions in an A2–B1 English conversation. “What are your plans for the weekend?” You have an answer in your own language, but in English you only say, “I'm going out.” Practise adding the details that help a real conversation continue—whether you're meeting a friend, taking a walk, or staying home. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL PRACTISE • Talking about future plans with “I'm planning to” and “I'm going to” • Explaining the difference between an agreed plan and a possibility • Saying “I might” and “I haven't decided yet” naturally • Clarifying a plan before someone buys tickets • Building a four- or five-sentence answer from three personal keywords • Responding to a follow-up question without a prepared script USEFUL PHRASES I'm planning to… • I'm going to… • I might… I haven't decided yet. • I'm meeting… • We're thinking of… It depends on… • I'll let you know. HOW TO PRACTISE Listen to Jessie and Alex's model conversations, repeat useful phrases, and speak during the pauses. Try the final challenge with your own real plans, then compare the example answers. Staying in counts as a plan, too. CHAPTERS 00:00 Talk about weekend plans in English 01:03 A weekend conversation: bookshop, lunch and a walk 02:36 “I'm planning to” and “I'm going to” 04:08 “I might” and details you haven't decided 05:22 Arranged plans and things you're considering 07:16 Clear up a misunderstanding before buying tickets 09:16 A quiet weekend: staying home and cooking 11:07 Build your answer from three keywords 13:11 Your speaking challenge and a follow-up question 15:35 Share your weekend plan in the comments YOUR TURN What are you planning to do this weekend? Write one true sentence: “I'm planning to ____, but ____ isn't decided yet.” Example: “I'm planning to visit a friend, but the time isn't decided yet.” KEEP PRACTISING English Conversation Listening Practice | Making Plans: https://youtu.be/LZUzMjj8zSY Subscribe to Riva English for practical English you can use in real life. If this episode helps, like it and share it with someone who wants to practise English with you. https://www.youtube.com/@RivaEnglishOfficial #LearnEnglish #EnglishConversation #EnglishSpeakingPractice Watch this episode with English captions on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BhCRbBW81kI

  6. 4d ago

    Speak English More Clearly with Sentence Stress | Learn English with Podcast

    Learn how to speak English more clearly with sentence stress. Join us for English pronunciation, listening and speaking practice through everyday conversations about coffee orders, meeting plans, and choices. You know the words, but the person you’re speaking to still hears the wrong size, day, or number. Practise making the important word stand out while keeping the rest of your sentence connected and your voice friendly. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL PRACTISE • Hearing which word carries the important information • Changing sentence stress to make your meaning clearer • Saying dates, numbers, sizes, and colours clearly • Checking what someone means before you act • Correcting a misunderstanding calmly and politely Listen to the conversations, repeat the model sentences, and use the speaking pauses to try your own replies. Finish with three new sentences and one independent correction before comparing possible answers. This English learning podcast is designed for A2–B1 learners who want practical pronunciation and conversation practice. CHAPTERS 00:00 Speak English clearly: today’s goal 01:15 A coffee order and a clear correction 01:33 What sentence stress sounds like 03:36 Dates, numbers, and colours in conversation 07:41 Same sentence, different focus 09:26 Choose the important word yourself 10:32 Check the meaning and say it again 12:36 Practise with your own details 14:17 A conversation with fewer hints 15:31 Your speaking challenge: three sentences and a correction 17:04 Compare your answers and try again 18:13 Put it into practice and share your sentence YOUR TURN Write one sentence in the comments using this frame: “The important word is ___ because ___.” For example: “The important word is Friday because Thursday is the wrong day.” Change the word and the reason to match your own situation. Subscribe to Riva English for more real-life English listening and speaking practice. If this episode helps, like it and share it with someone who wants to speak more clearly. https://www.youtube.com/@RivaEnglishOfficial #LearnEnglish #EnglishSpeakingPractice #SentenceStress Watch this episode with English captions on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WSb9SSGzlfI

  7. 4d ago

    How to Talk About Your Progress in English | Learn English with Podcast | English Conversation A2-B1

    Learn how to talk about your progress in English with before, now and still. Practise English listening and speaking with Jessie and Alex in this A2–B1 English conversation podcast. Do you understand a question in class but need more time to answer? When someone answers faster, it can feel as if your English isn't improving. Practise describing one real task: what you needed help with before, what you can do now, and what is still difficult. Follow Maya and Noor in a fictional conversation about English classes, appointment messages and difficult phone calls. Listen to complete examples, speak during the practice pauses, and finish with your own three-sentence answer. If a task hasn't changed, you'll learn how to say that honestly too. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL PRACTISE • Comparing past and present with “Before, I needed help…” and “Now I can…” • Explaining a continuing difficulty: “I still need help with…” • Using “I'm still working on…” and “I'm not there yet” in context • Describing a specific change without exaggerating • Giving a truthful answer when a task is still just as difficult CHAPTERS 00:00 Feel behind in English? 01:50 Maya's conversation: what has changed? 06:03 Before and now: describe one task 08:31 Still, working on and not there yet 10:40 When a task hasn't changed 13:50 Reading messages: name the details 16:08 Two model answers and email practice 20:10 Your three-sentence speaking challenge 21:54 Your English comment TRY IT IN THE COMMENTS Before, I needed help with ____. Now, I can ____ / I still need help with ____. I'm still working on ____. Use details that are true for you. One sentence is enough, or write all three. Private details can stay out. KEEP PRACTISING You Understand English But Can't Speak? Here's How to Fix It: https://youtu.be/OmcZHUo3dwk Subscribe to Riva English for real English for real life. If this practice is useful, like the video and share it with a friend who compares their English with everyone else's. #LearnEnglish #EnglishSpeakingPractice #EnglishPodcast Watch this episode with English captions on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vt1rAHN_fCo

  8. 4d ago

    How to Speak Up in Meetings | English Conversation Practice | Learn English with Podcast

    Learn how to speak up in meetings in English. Practise sharing ideas, asking clear questions and confirming next steps with this business English conversation lesson from Riva English. Understand the discussion but struggle to join in? Join Jessie and Alex for a simple workplace meeting, useful phrases and guided speaking practice. Hear a complete example, try your own replies, then take three turns in a new team discussion. This episode is for A2-B1 English learners who want to participate more clearly in everyday work meetings. YOU'LL PRACTISE • Suggesting an idea and offering another option • Asking for an explanation and checking what someone means • Responding when a plan has a time or place limit • Confirming who will do a task and when it will be finished USEFUL MEETING PHRASES “Can I suggest something?” “I think we could...” “One option is...” “Could you explain that?” “Do you mean...?” “That could work, but...” “Who will...?” “So I'll... by...” HOW TO PRACTISE Listen to the example first. When Jessie invites you to reply, speak aloud during the pause. Use your own idea or detail, then compare it with the example. Replay a section whenever you want another try. CHAPTERS 00:00 Speak up in meetings 01:11 A complete meeting conversation 03:46 Suggest an idea 05:36 Ask questions and clarify meaning 07:49 Respond to limits 09:57 Confirm tasks and deadlines 12:45 Practise with new details 14:43 Review your three meeting moves 15:38 Final challenge: your own meeting replies 18:12 Compare your answers 19:34 Your next step YOUR TURN Write one sentence you could use in your next meeting. Try “One option is...” to share an idea, or “So I'll... by...” to confirm your next step. Share this episode with a colleague or friend who is preparing for a meeting in English. Subscribe to Riva English for more listening and speaking practice for real life: https://www.youtube.com/@RivaEnglishOfficial #EnglishForMeetings #BusinessEnglish #EnglishConversationPractice Watch this episode with English captions on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w8jwTp0L3pU

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