English Made Simple Podcast

13/06/2024

Had an amazing time visiting Queenstown in New Zealand.

Absolutely breathtaking 😇

06/12/2021

I'd love to try this one day. 🙈🙉🙊

05/03/2021

It's Fun Fridays peeps!

Are you looking for something fun to watch on Netflix?

I recommend the show called Cobra Kai - it's for those who of us who are nostalgic about the 80's and 90's - especially about the music from those times!

You'll hear some hard rock and see Metallica t-shirts being worn. And you might even have a few laughs.

Enjoy!

Decades after the tournament that changed their lives, the rivalry between Johnny and Daniel reignites in this sequel to the "Karate Kid" films.

21/02/2021

One of the more popular Short Chats is the one about being at a pharmacy.

We learn what to say when you visit a pharmacist to cure your headache.

Click below to start listening!

🤜 Remember, Pro Speak is about to start, have you registered your interest in learning more about Pro Speak?

Pro Speak is an online pronunciation program where I teach you two major things you need to know about English pronunciation. Something they don't teach you in schools. If you register for Pro Speak today, you'll get a third week of lessons as a bonus! We start on 23rd February... like very soon amigo!

Visit > https://buff.ly/3iAUjFM

English at the pharmacy: After consuming too much pizza, Ana has a headache. She intends to go to a pharmacy to buy herself some medicine. Enjoy :)

17/02/2021

The Short Chat segment is back this year. 💃

The "short chat" episodes are supposed to help you in having short conversations with others....you know, when you're finally able to freely leave homes and interact with other English speakers.

Check out the latest episode below... https://buff.ly/3rXkMBT

👉 BTW, I'm running the first Pro Speak program this year! If you're struggling with English pronunciation, and are not sure why native speakers sometimes can't understand you, then you'd benefit from joining me on 23rd Feb!
I'd like to invite you to register your interest in the upcoming Pro Speak course. Pro Speak is an online English pronunciation program.

Visit this link for more info > https://buff.ly/3iAUjFM

Welcome to the Short Chat segment! This time we have my imaginary friends Tracy and Ana teach us how make dinner reservations. Enjoy! :)

15/02/2021

💃I've done an episode about the year of the Ox, if you haven't listened to it yet, check it out below.

Happy Holidays! Today, you'll learn about the Year of the Ox and how to choose YOUR word that will sum up your whole new year. Enjoy!

14/02/2021

We know it was the Valentine's Day this weekend, but did you know it was also the start of the Lunar Year? More specifically the Chinese New Year. The year of the Ox.

🐮The animal, ox is among the biggest and strongest of the 12 zodiac animals in the Chinese horoscope.

If you're into horoscopes (like me! haha) then you can read more about what it means to be born in the year of the Ox.

https://buff.ly/3olDv8K

And if you're not born in the year of the Ox, then what does it mean to live in the year of the Ox.... you know given to what we've all experienced last year!

Some people believe that this year is going to be "a turning point from last year"

Let's hope that's the case.

Stay safe everyone! 🙏

18/12/2020

And we continue with our Short Chat series.

After consuming too much pizza, Ana has a headache. She intends to go to a pharmacy to buy herself some medicine.

Enjoy today’s show and be careful if you have too much pizza ♨️😂

https://www.englishmadesimple.net/265-english-at-the-pharmacy/

16/12/2020

🙋Do you know how to order a pizza in English?

What if you wanted to make it a cheese-crust pizza? Yum!

Don't go to sleep hungry! 😱

In this episode I teach you some new phrases so you can stay full 🙂

https://www.englishmadesimple.net/264-short-chat-on-the-phone-with-the-pizza-restaurant/

14/12/2020

👉This is the first of our 'Short Chat' series.

https://www.englishmadesimple.net/263-short-chat-at-the-post-office/

We're at the Post Office. In this episode I teach you how to purchase postcards! Yes, people still buy these!

At the end of the episode, you'll get a chance to Repeat After Me and learn a few new phrases. Enjoy 🤓

01/12/2020

Hector the bulldog, who only understood German, has been taught English in a bid to find the “gentle giant” a forever home. 😊

He’s an American bulldog, living in the UK, but abandoned dog Hector only understood German commands.

15/11/2020

Hi guys! I'm excited to share that I have partnered with iTalki. It's a platform where you can browse a list of language teachers... for any language!

I'm currently not teaching 1:1 lessons but if you're looking to have a private teacher then you should definitely check out iTalki!

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11/11/2020

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Thank you! 🙏

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09/11/2020

What do you say when you're feeling unwell? 🙈

Hi guys, In this episode I share three phrases that you can use when you want to say you’re feeling unwell. Two phrases for when you’re feeling unwell, and one for when you’re feeling better! Have a listen and enjoy the show! :)

Today I share 3 phrases that you can use when you're feeling unwell. Two phrases for when you're feeling unwell, and one for when you're feeling better!

03/11/2020

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29/10/2020

In this episode I’ll share how you can use 'get something' to express a surprise!

So how do you use this phrase and what does it actually mean?

To use ‘get over’ to express a surprise means expressing the feeling of being astounded, shocked and appalled.

As in this emoji 😱 - that's a good example

Like, ‘oh, my god, I can’t believe it’ – that type of shock.

Enjoy this episode!

In today's episode I talk about the phrase 'can't get over something' when you want to express a surprise. I share a few examples. Enjoy :)

27/10/2020

You’ve probably noticed that the phrase ‘get over’ is used a lot in the English language.

It can be combined with other words such as ‘with’, then it becomes ‘get over with.’ – it can be combined with the words ‘someone or something’. When combined with these, the phrase becomes, get over someone or get over something.

You’ve heard of these, right?

Depending on what word you attach to the phrase ‘get over’ it could have a variety of meanings.

In this episode, I share examples of how you can use the phrase 'get over'. Enjoy!

Today we learn how to use the phrase: Get Over. We'll learn how to make three phrases using this word and words like 'with', 'something', 'someone'. Enjoy.

23/10/2020

🐩 I was amazed by street dogs in the city of Santiago de Chile... how careful they are when they cross a street.

Watch this short video below of 'un kiltro' - a stray dog - successfully crossing a busy street in Santiago de Chile!

🐕 Some people say, the dogs are smarter than people when crossing the street in Santiago 😅

This is what amazed me the most when I visited Santiago de Chile in 2015. I had recorded this video long time ago and only decided to share it with you all u...

19/10/2020

Let me ask you something...

Have you ever struggled to:

- pronounce words properly in English
- understand other English-speakers and fast-talking native speakers
- understand songs and movies in English?

Well, there's a reason for this...

Our "non-English" ears are not accustomed to all 44 sounds of the English language!

I explain more inside Pro Speak.

Pro Speak program is starting soon, guys!

Doors to Pro Speak are now open BUT I will close them on 21st October.

** This will be the last time I open doors to Pro Speak this year**

Are you ready to join me this time around?

To learn more about the program you can listen to the following episode:
https://buff.ly/2SoYCIO

To get more details please visit:

https://buff.ly/3iAUjFM

Can't wait to see you inside! 😊

17/10/2020

*Blas from the past* 😮

Many moons ago I created this episode that explains the difference between English accents and pronunciation.

I recorded this about 4 years ago....when I lived in Chile... when it was FINE to travel! 😱

Oh my goodness! What's happening with the world today....

However, I still think this episode is relevant today, especially for those who are obsessed with sounding like 'native-speakers'.

Imagine what would Arnold Schwarzenegger sound like if he spoke with a heavy southern accent? 🤣 (What's a heavy southern accent? Think George W Bush...)

(Note: Don't get me wrong, I love to listen to the southern accent - think Matthew McConaughey, Justin Timberlake.... don't know who they are? Google them!)

https://buff.ly/3nfv3rh

The English Made Simple Podcast - #1 Podcast for non-English speakers - helping you make conversations in an easy way

15/10/2020

🙋To give someone a call OR to call someone?

Yes, you can use either phrases.

However, I often hear non-English speakers say something completely different.

This episode is quite simple.

I’m teaching you to use the phrase To Give Someone a Call.

You’ll get a chance to Repeat After Me as well, so you learn faster.

Go straight to the episode here:
https://buff.ly/2GwPS0C

Enjoy today's episode! 🙌

Today's episode is quite simple. I'm teaching you to use the phrase To Give Someone a Call. You'll get a chance to repeat after me as well. Enjoy :)

12/10/2020

Hi guys! I’ll be opening the doors to the Pro Speak program in October.

It’s a three-week program to help you speak better English.

You will learn some new phrases and build a vocabulary of new words. The whole idea is to improve your pronunciation so you can be understood by other English speakers. And, you’ll be able to understand other English speakers, more specifically the native speakers when they speak fast (the fast-talking native speakers).

The best thing out of this is that the lessons are delivered via email. No need to login to a platform and watch a video. You don’t have to remember any passwords or logins. You just rely on your inbox. We communicate via email from the comfort of your home, and my feedback is sometimes in a Video format and sometimes in Audio format.

Don’t forget to visit buff.ly/3iAUjFM to register your interest when I open the door to this new and exciting program on 21st October!

08/10/2020

Have you heard of the British show called 'Killing Eve'?

It's my new addiction during Covid-19 times.

In the series, one of the main characters called Villanelle, is an assassin who's obsessed with killing another character in the series Eve, manages to do perfect accents in Russian, Italian, French and even Scottish...

Villanelle's character is played by a British actress called Jodie Comer. Jodie does a really great impersonation of a Russian accent.

On top of that, she does other accents, too:

Throughout three seasons, she’s taken on American, Scottish, Italian, and French accents, along with having to speak those last two languages.

If you have the opportunity to watch the series, I highly recommend it.

It's funny, a bit serious, not for kids or faint-hearted. Lots of action and there's also the traveling around Europe. 😍

https://buff.ly/3ndRFbN

Villanelle on 'Killing Eve' can pull off any persona, with many different accents. Turns out that Jodie Comer can do that thanks to her dad.

06/10/2020

We're still living in the time of corona... *be careful everybody!* 🙏

If you're suck at home because of a state lockdown, like my family in Melbourne Australia, then you might find today's episode 'muy interesante' - plus it will help you learn 👏

Today’s episode will refresh your memory on some of the phrases you've learnt from listening to the EMS .

There's also a 'Repeat After Me' segment.

You’ll get to repeat five phrases after me. 😖

You'll be fine, don't worry!

To listen to the episode visit this link:

https://buff.ly/2ETZlP4

03/10/2020

In this recent EMS episode I introduce you to Dad jokes. 😄

What are 'Dad jokes'?

Dad jokes are simple and short jokes - one line or two lines of text - some jokes are easy to understand by non-English speakers but some need a bit more explanation!

I thought this would be a good opportunity hear some English humour.

DISCLAIMER: some of my friends might disagree that Dad jokes ARE in fact humorous, oftentimes they are not funny! But the sheer fact that they are not funny is what makes them funny, if that makes sense!

My intention with this episode was to break the monotonous daily routine because of what's going on in the world today.

I hope you’ll find them funny! :)

https://buff.ly/3jr97r5

19/09/2020

Hi guys, you might want to check out Episode 248 on the English Made Simple podcast.

I figured this is timely, with the recent events in the world today. This episode is called -- LEARN ENGLISH VOCABULARY: Weather and Natural Disasters.

I share some words you're not familiar with to help you understand more about it when it's played or flashed on the news. 😅

For more episodes, check out https://buff.ly/2IDK8kK 😊

16/09/2020

Hi guys! I’ll be opening the doors to the Pro Speak program very soon.

It’s a three-week program to help you speak better English. The objective of the program is not only to learn new phrases but to learn about the technicalities of English pronunciation.

You will learn some new phrases and build a vocabulary of new words. The whole idea is to improve your pronunciation so you can be understood by other English speakers. And, you’ll be able to understand other English speakers, more specifically the native speakers when they speak fast (the fast-talking native speakers).

The best thing out of this is that the lessons are delivered via email. No need to login to a platform and watch a video. You don’t have to remember any passwords or logins. You just rely on your inbox. We communicate via email from the comfort of your home, and my feedback is sometimes in a Video format and sometimes in Audio format.

Don’t forget to visit https://buff.ly/3iAUjFM to register! See you inside!

25/07/2020

Glacier lake behind me 🤗

25/07/2020

Just walked this hike called Glacial Trail in Adelaide for the first time since settling in Adelaide. The place is full of ancient history that I didn't know about!
When I say 'ancient' I mean 250 million years old. Ice Age ancient.
For example this Sugarloaf hill was under an Ice Cap that's melted away over thousands of years.
A beautiful experience indeed and feel so blessed to have seen it. 🧜‍♀️🙏

11/06/2020

This is what looks like 🤫