Mind Your English

Mind Your English – Episode 7: Making Friends as an Adult

In this episode, Chris dives into a topic many of us quietly struggle with — making friends as an adult. Why does it feel so much harder than it used to? And what can we actually do about it? Download transcript here : https://instant-english.ck.page/f2314ffa40 [https://instant-english.ck.page/f2314ffa40] You’ll hear a personal (and slightly awkward!) story from Tokyo, reflections on loneliness, and honest thoughts about stepping خارج your comfort zone to build meaningful connections. Along the way, you’ll also improve your English with useful, real-life phrases such as: mingling drift apart put yourself out there …and more expressions you can start using right away. Whether you’re learning English or just looking for relatable stories and practical language, this episode is for you. 👉 Tune in, learn something new, and maybe even feel a little less alone. #MindYourEnglish #LearnEnglish #MingYourEnglishPodcast #BritishEnglishPodcast

Episode 6 - Are We Heading Towards Another War?

Transcript - https://instant-english.ck.page/f2314ffa40 [https://instant-english.ck.page/f2314ffa40] Trump, Iran, and the risk of a wider war. What could the knock-on effects be for the rest of the world? 👉 Tag someone who enjoys discussing global issues in English. Recently, tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated after military strikes linked to Donald Trump’s administration. Situations like this don’t just affect one region — the consequences can ripple across the entire world. In this episode of Mind Your English, I talk about the bombing of Iran, the possibility of a wider conflict, and why moments like this can quickly spiral out of control. Along the way, we’ll look at natural English expressions like knock-on effects, on the brink of war, fan the flames, and a slippery slope — phrases you’ll often hear when people talk about global politics. This episode is about understanding the language people use to discuss serious world events. What do you think — could this situation escalate further, or will tensions eventually cool down? #instantenglishuk #britishenglish #mindyourenglish

Episode 5 - Meeting Leo

Transcript: https://instant-english.ck.page/f2314ffa40 [https://instant-english.ck.page/f2314ffa40] Episode 5: Three Amazing Things with Leo (Curitiba → Ibirapuera Park São Paulo) In this episode of Mind Your English Podcast, I’m joined by my friend Leo, who’s originally from Curitiba. We recorded this conversation outside in the beautiful Ibirapuera Park 🌳 — so you’ll hear a relaxed, natural atmosphere as we chat in the middle of the park. We start with some easy-going conversation about life in Brazil, the vibe of the park, and what it’s like recording a podcast outdoors 🎙️ Then we jump into the heart of the episode: Three Amazing Things 💥 Leo shares: Something that genuinely improves his day Something personal that really matters to him And a hot take he has a strong opinion about Along the way, we talk about life, perspective, and the small things that can make everyday moments better. To finish the episode, Leo shares one of his favourite English words — “ain’t” — and we talk about how it’s used in real, natural conversation. It’s a great little insight into informal English that you’ll often hear in movies, music, and everyday speech. Relaxed conversation, honest opinions, and useful English — enjoy the episode! 🎧 #learnenglish #mindyourenglish #instantenglishuk

Episode 4 - Busy

Transcript - https://instant-english.ck.page/f2314ffa40 [https://instant-english.ck.page/f2314ffa40] The podcast episode explores the concept of feeling busy and the struggle to balance multiple priorities in life. It delves into the challenges of managing personal and professional goals, dealing with fragmented attention, and finding compassion in the pursuit of balance. Takeaways * Balancing multiple priorities * Feeling busy vs feeling aligned Chapters * 00:00 Introduction: Podcasting from the Car * 05:18 Spinning Plates: Juggling Multiple Responsibilities

Episode 3 - Awkward Moments

Transcript - https://instant-english.ck.page/f2314ffa40 [https://instant-english.ck.page/f2314ffa40] EPISODE 3: AWKWARD MOMENTS 😳 We’ve all had them… those painfully awkward moments you wish you could rewind and do differently. In this episode of Mind Your English, Chris shares some of his own embarrassing stories — from things he accidentally blurted out at the worst possible time to social situations that didn’t quite go to plan. Expect relatable moments, a bit of self-deprecating humour, and plenty of natural British English along the way. As always, you’ll pick up useful phrasal verbs and expressions in context — including gems like blurt out, along with other everyday phrases that native speakers actually use when talking about awkward or uncomfortable situations. This episode is perfect for intermediate learners who want to: * Improve their listening with clear, natural British English * Learn phrasal verbs in real-life context * Get used to informal storytelling and everyday expressions * Feel more confident understanding spontaneous speech So whether you’re out for a walk, on your commute, or just putting the kettle on, press play and prepare to cringe (just a little). Don’t forget — you can download the full transcript using the link in the episode description to review new vocabulary and expressions. Enjoy the episode! 🎧