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Learning English shouldn’t feel like homework. On Slow English Daily, we speak slowly and clearly, using simple everyday words. No textbooks, no pressure. Just real English you can actually follow. Listen on your commute, at the gym, or while you cook. A few minutes a day is all it takes.

  1. 5d ago

    Telling a Story in English | Past Tense, Storytelling Phrases and Listener Reactions | Slow English Podcast for Beginners A2-B1

    📄 PRACTICE PDF FOR THIS EPISODE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N4pi55EqbV1ApceBABhoSX-aJFvmjzQ_/view?usp=sharing⭐ If this show helps you, please leave a 5-star review. One click, and new learners find the podcast. Welcome to Slow English Daily, the podcast where you learn English by listening to slow, clear and simple spoken English. This is episode sixteen, and today we talk about telling a story in English. Nobody becomes your friend because you can order coffee. People become your friends when you tell them a story and they laugh. In this episode you will learn the ten past verbs that cover almost any story about your life, how to open a story, the "I was doing something when..." structure that is the engine of spoken English, the connecting words that hold a story together, how to end cleanly, and how to react like a native speaker when somebody tells you a story. Key phrases from this episode: You'll never guess what happened. I was waiting for the train when... So, then, suddenly, anyway, in the end. It turned out... And that was it, really. No way. What happened then? This is English listening practice for ESL and EFL learners at A2 and B1 level. Everything is spoken slowly, in simple words. New episodes every week.

    Telling a Story in English | Past Tense, Storytelling Phrases and Listener Reactions | Slow English Podcast for Beginners A2-B1

  2. 6d ago

    Describing People in English | Appearance, Personality and How Not to Be Rude | Slow English Podcast for Beginners A2-B1

    📄 PRACTICE PDF FOR THIS EPISODE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1453JXuZS8-XMmPzO7uVa6xCHnhPK7Nmv/view?usp=sharing⭐ If this show helps you, please leave a 5-star review. One click, and new learners find the podcast. Welcome to Slow English Daily, the podcast where you learn English by listening to slow, clear and simple spoken English. This is episode fifteen, and today we talk about describing people in English. You will learn vocabulary for height, build, hair, face and age, the full range of personality adjectives from easy-going to stubborn, and something the textbooks never teach: which words are rude in English even when the translation in your own language is perfectly normal. You will also learn the softeners that let you say something negative without sounding harsh, and how to give and receive a compliment. Key phrases from this episode: He's the one in the green jacket. She's got long curly hair. She's in her early thirties. He's very easy-going. He can be a bit difficult sometimes. That colour really suits you. She's really easy to talk to. This is English listening practice for ESL and EFL learners at A2 and B1 level. Everything is spoken slowly, in simple words, with no difficult grammar. New episodes every week.

    Describing People in English | Appearance, Personality and How Not to Be Rude | Slow English Podcast for Beginners A2-B1

  3. Sep 12

    Emails and Messages in English | How to Start, Ask Politely and Finish | Slow English Podcast for Beginners A2-B1

    📄 FREE PRACTICE PDF FOR THIS EPISODE: ⏳— no payment, just download it. ⭐ If this show helps you, please leave a 5-star review. It takes one click and it helps other learners find the podcast. Welcome to Slow English Daily, the podcast where you learn English by listening to slow, clear and simple spoken English. This is episode fourteen, and today we talk about writing emails and messages in English. You will learn how to choose the right greeting, what to write in your first sentence (and why "How are you?" is the wrong opening for a work email), how to make a request politely, how to follow up when nobody answers, how to say no and how to complain in writing, how to finish an email, and how casual WhatsApp messages are different. Key phrases from this episode: I'm writing to ask about... Would it be possible to...? I'd be grateful if you could... I'm just following up on my email from last week. Unfortunately, I won't be able to... I look forward to hearing from you. Are we still on for Saturday? No worries. This is English listening practice for ESL and EFL learners at A2 and B1 level. Everything is spoken slowly, in simple words, with no difficult grammar. New episodes every week.

    Emails and Messages in English | How to Start, Ask Politely and Finish | Slow English Podcast for Beginners A2-B1

  4. Sep 11

    Job Interviews in English | Tell Me About Yourself, Strengths, Weaknesses and Difficult Questions | Slow English Podcast for Beginners A2-B1

    📄 PRACTICE PDF FOR THIS EPISODE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-xV6uNKWrShsES3pV-m6MAyD40vgeuI1/view?usp=sharing Welcome to Slow English Daily, the podcast where you learn English by listening to slow, clear and simple spoken English. This is episode thirteen, and today we talk about job interviews in English. You will learn a simple sixty-second formula for answering "tell me about yourself", how to describe your experience with confidence, model answers for the four difficult questions every interviewer asks, what to say when you do not understand a question, how to talk about your own English level without apologising, and which questions to ask at the end. Key phrases from this episode: At the moment I work as... Before that, I studied... I'm responsible for... I'm working on that. Sorry, I didn't quite catch that. Just to make sure I understand... That's a good question, let me think for a second. My English is still improving. This is English listening practice for ESL and EFL learners at A2 and B1 level. Everything is spoken slowly, in simple words, with no difficult grammar. New episodes every week.

    Job Interviews in English | Tell Me About Yourself, Strengths, Weaknesses and Difficult Questions | Slow English Podcast for Beginners A2-B1

  5. Sep 10

    Renting a Flat in English | Viewings, Contracts and Reporting Problems | Slow English Podcast for Beginners A2-B1

    📄 PRACTICE PDF FOR THIS EPISODE: https://buy.stripe.com/eVqbJ31tZ5wMbxm6dm63K0j Welcome to Slow English Daily, the podcast where you learn English by listening to slow, clear and simple spoken English. This is episode twelve, and today we talk about renting a flat in English. You will learn the vocabulary you need to find a place to live, the questions you must ask at a viewing, how to apply for a flat and what documents are required, the five things to look for in a rental contract, how to report a problem to your landlord, and what to do when you move out and want your deposit back. Key phrases from this episode: Is the flat still available? Are bills included? How much is the deposit? What's the notice period? The heating isn't working. Could you send someone to have a look? When will I get my deposit back? This is English listening practice for ESL and EFL learners at A2 and B1 level. Everything is spoken slowly, in simple words, with no difficult grammar. Perfect for beginners who understand written English but freeze when someone speaks. New episodes every week.

    Renting a Flat in English | Viewings, Contracts and Reporting Problems | Slow English Podcast for Beginners A2-B1

  6. Sep 9

    Making Plans in English | Invitations, Saying Yes and Saying No Politely | Slow English Podcast for Beginners A2-B1

    📄 PRACTICE PDF FOR THIS EPISODE: https://buy.stripe.com/eVqeVf2y3gbqgRG8lu63K0d Welcome to Slow English Daily, the podcast where you learn English by listening to slow, clear and simple spoken English. This is episode ten, and today we talk about making plans in English. Every friendship you have in your life started because somebody made a plan. Somebody said "are you free on Saturday?" In this episode you will learn how to invite someone in English, how to say yes with warmth, how to agree on a time and a place, how to cancel or reschedule, and how to say no politely without hurting anybody. You will also learn the three-part formula for a polite refusal in English, and why you do not need a big reason to say no. Key phrases from this episode: Are you free on Saturday? Do you fancy a coffee? What time works for you? Let's say seven. Sorry, I can't make it. Something's come up. Let's do it another time. This is English listening practice for ESL and EFL learners at A2 and B1 level. Everything is spoken slowly, in simple words, with no difficult grammar and no long vocabulary lists. Perfect for beginners who understand written English but freeze when someone speaks to them. Listen while you walk, drive, cook, work out, or before you sleep. New episodes every week.

    Making Plans in English | Invitations, Saying Yes and Saying No Politely | Slow English Podcast for Beginners A2-B1

  7. Aug 31

    At the Doctor in English | Health Vocabulary

    📄 PRACTICE PDF FOR THIS EPISODE: https://buy.stripe.com/eVq3cxfkP7EUdFu9py63K02 All the vocabulary from this episode, with example sentences, two dialogues, exercises and a full answer key. Printable, phone-friendly, yours forever. Learn English at the doctor. Slow, simple and clear English for beginners. In this episode of Slow English Daily we cover medical English and health vocabulary for everyday life. You can survive without restaurant English. But if something is wrong with your body in a foreign country, you need clear words, fast. This episode gives you those words. What you will learn in this episode: How to describe symptoms in EnglishI don't feel wellI have a headache, a stomach ache, a toothache, a backacheMy throat hurts, my knee hurts, my back hurtsI have a sore throata cold or the flu, and why we say "a cold" but "the flu"I have a fever, I have a temperature, I feel dizzy English at the doctor's officeWhat seems to be the problem?How long have you had it?I've had a headache for three days (for or since?)Are you taking any medication?I'm allergic to penicillin English at the pharmacyDo you have something for a sore throat?Do I need a prescription for this?painkillers, prescription, pharmacy, chemist Three key phrasesI'm not feeling greatI think I'm coming down with somethingI'm feeling much better, thanks Who is this podcast for?This is English listening practice for ESL and EFL learners at A2 and B1 level. Perfect for beginners and lower intermediate students who understand written English but freeze when someone speaks. Everything is spoken slowly, in simple words, with no difficult grammar and no long word lists. Use this podcast to improve your English listening skills, learn real everyday English vocabulary, practise English conversation, prepare for travel, or simply get used to the sound and rhythm of natural spoken English. Listen while you walk, drive, cook, work out, or before you sleep. Ten minutes a day is enough. Learn English with stories and real situations, not textbooks. Slow English for beginners. Easy English listening. English speaking practice. Daily English podcast. 📄 Get the practice PDF: https://buy.stripe.com/eVq3cxfkP7EUdFu9py63K02 New episodes every day. #LearnEnglish #EnglishPodcast #SlowEnglish #HealthEnglish #EnglishListening #ESL #EnglishForBeginners #EnglishAtTheDoctor #EnglishConversation

    At the Doctor in English | Health Vocabulary

  8. Aug 4

    Small Talk in English | How to Start a Conversation

    Learn how to make small talk in English. In this episode of Slow English Daily you will learn how to start a conversation with a stranger, how to talk about the weather, which topics are safe and which are not, and how to end a conversation politely. Key phrases: "How's it going?", "Same here", "Anyway, I should get going", "And yours?". Spoken slowly and clearly for beginner and intermediate learners (A2 to B1). English listening practice for ESL students.

    Small Talk in English | How to Start a Conversation
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Learning English shouldn’t feel like homework. On Slow English Daily, we speak slowly and clearly, using simple everyday words. No textbooks, no pressure. Just real English you can actually follow. Listen on your commute, at the gym, or while you cook. A few minutes a day is all it takes.

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