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Do you understand English but struggle to speak fluently? Do you translate every sentence in your head? 🎙️ Join Leo and Maya as they explore how to think in English, speak more naturally, and build confidence. Learn practical techniques, useful expressions, and how to keep talking when you forget a word. 🎯 Level: B1–B2 Take our 5-minute challenge and start thinking in English today! Remember: you don't need perfect English to speak confidently. Practise little by little! 🎧

  1. 14h ago

    Who REALLY Built the Pyramids? | English Podcast for learing english B1-B2

    Who REALLY built the Pyramids of Egypt – aliens or humans? 🏜️ Improve your English listening with this easy English conversation (B1–B2) and learn 7 useful English expressions for talking about mysteries, theories and evidence.Leo just watched a video that says ALIENS built the pyramids… and he's 70% convinced. Maya loves history and tells him what we really know: how builders 4,500 years ago moved stones heavier than cars with no machines, who actually built the Great Pyramid of Giza, and why most historians don't believe the alien theory.In this English podcast episode you'll discover:✅ How old and how tall the Great Pyramid is – and why it was the tallest building in the world for 3,800 years✅ Why the pyramids were built – tombs for pharaohs and the afterlife✅ How they moved giant stone blocks: the Nile, boats, sledges, wet sand and ramps✅ Who really built them – not slaves, but skilled paid workers✅ Famous myths and crazy theories (aliens!) – and why historians reject them📚 ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS IN THIS EPISODE• far-fetched – so unlikely that it's hard to believe• back it up – support what you say with proof• stand the test of time – stay good or popular for a very long time• piece together – use small bits of information to understand the whole story• the jury is still out – people haven't decided yet• take it with a pinch of salt – don't believe something completely• give credit where credit is due – praise the person who really deserves it⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction01:57 Aliens? Surprising Facts About the Great Pyramid05:20 How Did They Move the Giant Stones?09:55 Who Really Built the Pyramids? Slaves, Myths & Aliens14:57 Vocabulary Review💬 Tell us in the comments: are you Team Leo (it's a mystery, maybe aliens!) or Team Maya (just very clever humans)? And would you like to visit the pyramids one day?🔔 Subscribe to Learn English with Leo & Maya for more English conversations. Practise your listening, learn natural English expressions and enjoy real conversations between two fun hosts.Perfect for intermediate English learners (B1–B2) who want to improve their English listening, vocabulary and speaking with a fun English podcast.#EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #EasyEnglishConversation #EnglishListening #Pyramids

  2. 1d ago

    How to Stay Calm When Everything Goes Wrong | English Easy Podcast B1-B2

    How do you stay calm when everything goes wrong? Improve your English listening with a natural English podcast conversation (B1–B2) and learn 7 real English expressions for stress, anger and keeping calm.Leo had a TERRIBLE day: he lost his keys, missed his train and got an angry email from his boss… and he completely flew off the handle. Maya never panics, so Leo wants to know her secret. Together they talk about why we overreact to small problems, simple tricks that really work, and whether staying calm is something you can learn.🎧 In this English podcast episode:✅ Why we overreact (stress, tiredness, taking things personally)✅ 4 simple tricks to stay calm: deep breathing, counting to ten, "Will this matter in a week?", stepping away before you reply✅ Hard situations: traffic, airport delays, arguments, mistakes at work✅ Is getting angry ever healthy? A friendly debate✅ How to stay calm when you make a mistake speaking English📚 English expressions you'll learn:1. fly off the handle – suddenly get very angry2. the last straw – the final problem that makes you lose patience3. get under your skin – annoy or upset you deeply4. blow something out of proportion – make a problem seem bigger than it is5. in the heat of the moment – while angry, without thinking6. put things into perspective – see how important something really is7. keep your cool – stay calm under pressure⏱️ Chapters00:00 Introduction01:49 Leo's Worst Day Ever05:22 How to Keep Your Cool11:52 Is Getting Angry Healthy?15:20 Vocabulary Review: 7 English Expressions💬 Tell us in the comments: What's the silliest little thing that has ever made you really angry? Try to use one of today's expressions!🔔 Subscribe to Learn English with Leo & Maya for more easy English conversations, real everyday expressions and English listening practice for intermediate learners (B1–B2).#EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #EnglishConversation

  3. 3d ago

    The Day That Changed World War 2: D-Day | English Podcast (B1–B2)

    How did a weather forecast, a crossword puzzle and an army of RUBBER TANKS help change World War II? 🎧 In this English podcast for B1–B2 learners, Leo and Maya tell the true story of D-Day, June 6, 1944, in natural, easy-to-follow English.Perfect English listening practice for intermediate learners: a real conversation, fascinating history, and 7 useful English expressions you can use in everyday life. Turn on English subtitles (CC) and listen along!⏱️ Chapters0:00 Introduction1:47 Why D-Day Happened: World War II in 19443:13 Secret Plans, a Crossword & the Fake Army7:55 The Weather Decision & the Normandy Landings15:13 Vocabulary Expressions Review (B1–B2)📚 In this episode you'll learn:• Why the Allies invaded Normandy in 1944• How they kept the invasion secret, and fooled the German army with a fake one• The weather decision that almost stopped D-Day• What happened on Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword beaches• How D-Day changed the course of World War II🗣️ 7 English expressions from this episode:1. turn the tide – change a situation from bad to good2. keep something under wraps – keep something secret3. take the bait – fall for a trick4. a calculated risk – a risk you take after thinking carefully5. hang in the balance – be completely uncertain6. against all odds – despite very bad chances7. pave the way for – make something possible in the future💬 Question for you: Is D-Day taught in schools in your country, or did you first learn about it from a movie? Tell us in the comments (in English!) and try to use one of today's expressions.🔔 Subscribe to Leo And Maya English Podcast for more English listening practice. Learn English through real conversations, useful expressions and stories you'll actually remember.#EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #DDay #EnglishListening #EnglishConversation #WW2History

  4. 3d ago

    Motivation Is Overrated: Why Discipline Wins | English Conversation Podcast (B1–B2)

    Motivation Is Overrated: Why Discipline Wins | English Podcast Conversation (B1–B2)Why do you always quit after one week? 🤔 In this English podcast episode, Leo and Maya talk about motivation vs. discipline, why New Year's resolutions fail, and how small daily habits help you reach your goals — including learning English. Improve your English listening and speaking with a natural, funny, easy English conversation at B1–B2 (intermediate) level.Leo has a gym membership he stopped using, a guitar hidden behind the vacuum cleaner, and a 5 a.m. alarm that lasted four days. Maya explains why motivation always disappears and what actually works instead: 10 minutes a day, removing temptations, and the "don't break the chain" method.📚 In this episode you'll learn:✅ Why motivation fades after a week or two✅ The difference between motivation and discipline✅ Why small habits beat big plans✅ Simple tricks to build habits that stick✅ How to practise English every day, even when you don't feel like it🗣️ English expressions from this episode:• the novelty wears off• bite off more than you can chew• push through• build momentum• set yourself up for success• on autopilot• fall off the wagon⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 Introduction1:49 Why You Always Quit After a Week5:34 Discipline Isn't What You Think8:00 10 Minutes a Day Beats 2 Hours10:25 Tricks That Make Habits Stick14:47 Vocabulary Review💬 Tell us in the comments: what's ONE thing you started full of motivation and quit after a week? And what's your 10-minute habit for this week?🔔 Subscribe to Leo And Maya English Podcast for new English conversations, useful everyday expressions and clear explanations. Listening to English every day is the easiest good habit you can build!Leo And Maya English Podcast helps you learn English through real conversations: English listening practice, English vocabulary, idioms and phrasal verbs for intermediate learners (B1, B2). Perfect for improving your English listening skills, speaking fluency and confidence.#EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #EasyEnglishConversation #EnglishListening #EnglishConversation #IntermediateEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #Motivation #Discipline

  5. 4d ago

    Easy English Conversation | The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire | English Podcast | (B1–B2)

    Learn English Improve your English listening skills with a natural, easy English conversation full of surprising history facts, famous myths, and useful expressions you can use every day. Perfect for B1–B2 English learners who want to learn English through stories, not boring lessons.How often do YOU think about the Roman Empire? 🏛️ In this English podcast episode, Leo and Maya take you on a journey from a tiny village on seven hills to one of the greatest empires in history — and all the way to its dramatic fall.00:00 Introduction03:29 Caesar vs. the Pirates06:35 Nero Didn't Do It?!08:06 Gladiators & Fake Sharks10:00 Rome Taxed Pee 🚽11:32 Empire for Sale!12:17 Why Rome Fell15:16 Vocabulary Review📚 7 English expressions you'll learn:1. cross the Rubicon2. stab someone in the back3. bread and circuses4. a fall from grace5. bite off more than you can chew6. the writing is on the wall7. when in Rome (do as the Romans do)💬 Tell us in the comments: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? And write your own sentence with one of today's expressions!🔔 Subscribe to Leo And Maya English Podcast for new episodes that help you learn English naturally — through real conversations, useful vocabulary and lots of laughs.#learnenglishwithpodcast #englishspeakingpractice #englishleappodcast #jessicapodcast #englishpodcast #learnenglish #learn_english

  6. 5d ago

    How to Speak English at Work | Easy English Conversation Podcast

    How to Speak English at Work | Easy English Conversation Podcast Learn how to speak English at work with English podcast this easy English conversation podcast for B1-B2 learners. Leo and Maya show you real phrases for small talk, meetings, phone calls, clients, and asking for help.🎧 In this English podcast you will learn:• How to start small talk with colleagues• How to join a meeting politely: "Sorry to jump in, but..."• How to check understanding: "Let's make sure we're on the same page"• What to say on a bad phone or video call: "You're breaking up"• How to answer a question you can't answer yet: "Let me get back to you on that"• How to ask for help: "Could you walk me through it?"• Common workplace mistakes, like "explain me" and "actual" vs "current"📌 7 workplace English expressions from this episode:1. I've got a lot on my plate2. Touch base (with someone)3. Sorry to jump in, but...4. On the same page5. Let me get back to you on that6. You're breaking up7. Could you walk me through it?⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Welcome to the Office 🎧01:38 Coffee Machine Small Talk ☕04:10 How to Interrupt Your Boss (Politely)06:51 "I'm Not a Cat!" + Phone Call Survival09:37 Client Questions & the "Pause Button"12:08 Asking for Help (Stop Nodding!)13:52 Vocabulary Review: 7 Phrases to Steal💬 Question for you: what is the most awkward moment you've had speaking English at work? Tell us in the comments!👍 Like this episode and subscribe to Leo And Maya English Podcast for new English conversations that help you learn useful English while you listen.Perfect for: English learners at B1-B2 level (intermediate to upper-intermediate), people who use English at work, and anyone who wants to practise listening and speaking with natural conversation.#EnglishPodcast #EasyEnglishConversation #LearnEnglish

  7. Oct 31

    English Podcast | What Really Happened on the Moon in 1969 (B1-B2)

    Easy English conversation about the 1969 Moon landing! Listen to this English podcast with Leo and Maya, learn 7 useful expressions, and improve your listening at B1-B2 level.🚀 In this episode of Leo And Maya English Podcast:• What really happened during Apollo 11 (the 1202 alarm, the low fuel, the famous first step)• Why some people still believe the Moon landing was fake, and how scientists debunked the claims• 7 useful English expressions with examples: pull it off, by the skin of your teeth, nail-biting, go down in history, far-fetched, debunk, take it with a pinch of salt🎧 Level: B1-B2 (intermediate to upper-intermediate)🗣 Format: natural English conversation, real-life vocabulary, vocabulary review at the end0:00 Introduction: Welcome to the Podcast1:37 The Conversation Begins: The Space Race4:54 The Nail-Biting Landing (1202 Alarm, Low Fuel)6:58 One Small Step & The Pen That Saved Apollo 119:22 Was the Moon Landing Fake? Myths Debunked13:58 7 Useful English Expressions (Review)18:25 Final Takeaway & Goodbye💬 YOUR TURN: If someone gave you a free ticket to the Moon, would you go? What's the first thing you'd do up there? Tell us in the comments, and try using one new expression from this episode!👍 Subscribe to Leo And Maya English Podcast for new easy English conversations every week. It's free and it helps us a lot.#EnglishPodcast #EasyEnglishConversation #LearnEnglish

  8. Oct 30

    How to Be More Confident in English & Everyday Life| Learn English | Easy English Conversation B1-B2

    Feel nervous speaking English? Overthink every conversation? In this English podcast episode (B1-B2), Leo and Maya talk about what confidence really means, why we fear being judged, and how to build confidence in everyday life with small daily actions.🎧 Learn 7 useful English expressions for confidence: come across as, second-guess yourself, speak your mind, push back, put yourself out there, shrug it off, second nature.💬 Question for you: What is ONE situation where your confidence disappears? Write it in the comments, and try to use one of today's expressions!⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction1:32 What Is Confidence?3:09 The Spotlight Effect6:19 How to Build Confidence9:29 Pushing Back and Putting Yourself Out There11:37 Embarrassing Moments12:51 Your Tiny Action Plan13:42 Vocabulary Review18:20 Final Message📚 EXPRESSIONS IN THIS EPISODE• come across as – the impression you give to others• second-guess yourself – doubt your own decisions again and again• speak your mind – say honestly what you think• push back – politely resist a request or an idea• put yourself out there – do something where others can judge you• shrug it off – not let a mistake bother you• second nature – something you do automatically👉 Subscribe for a new English conversation every week: it supports the channel and you won't miss the next episode.Leo And Maya English Podcast helps you improve your English listening, speaking and vocabulary through natural, funny conversations.#EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #EnglishConfidence #B1B2English #EnglishConversation

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Do you understand English but struggle to speak fluently? Do you translate every sentence in your head? 🎙️ Join Leo and Maya as they explore how to think in English, speak more naturally, and build confidence. Learn practical techniques, useful expressions, and how to keep talking when you forget a word. 🎯 Level: B1–B2 Take our 5-minute challenge and start thinking in English today! Remember: you don't need perfect English to speak confidently. Practise little by little! 🎧

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