EP 12 How To Start A Conversation

13. My Covid Test: English for Covid

Get the episode notes and vocabulary at realenglishspeaker.com/english-podcastIn this episode I tell you a true story about my experience having a test for Covid-19 in the sometimes crazy and bizarre suburb of Kings Cross in Sydney, Australia. You'll learn phrases such as 'scamdemic', 'first and second wave', 'incubation period' and 'asymptomatic'.

EP 12 How To Start A Conversation

In this episode I talk about how to find your English speaking confidence (where is it??), getting out of your comfort zone, my experiences with language in Japan and France and how to strike up a conversation with anyone.Have you ever wanted to start a conversation with a stranger in a cafe or shop, but you just didn’t know what to say?Problem solved!In this episode you’ll learn 3 ways to start a conversation with a native speaker.

#11 English for Hobbies

One of the best ways to engage with someone in conversation is to talk about hobbies and interests. This is a nice, informal and neutral topic that can get people talking. And after, we all like to talk about our interests, things we like and don’t like, and – ourselves! In this episode, Caroline and I chat about our hobbies and passions and you’ll learn phrasal verbs and expressions for this topic.TELL US: 1. What hobbies are you into? 2. Have you ever taken up a musical instrument or unusual hobby? 3. What book or TV series are you really getting into at the moment? 4. Is there some kind of hobby or activity you have always wanted to try out?

#10 English For The Weekend

Whether the weekend is coming up, or it's Monday morning, we all love to chat about our weekend. This is an episode for your social English! Join Barton and I as we talk about our weekend adventures; things we love to do, places we like to check out and people we love to catch up with. TELL US: 1. What's happening this weekend? 2. What do you usually like to do on a Saturday night? 3. What's your favourite thing to do on Sunday morning? 4. What is your favourite way to chill out on the weekend?

#9 Talking About The Weather

Chatting about the weather is a very popular form of small talk for many cultures. But what can you say to someone in English other than; "It's nice weather, isn't it?"There are a lot more interesting ways you can describe the weather conditions and become a more confident small talker!Listen to Bart and I chat about the weather in our hometowns and learn useful phrasal verbs, slang and expressions for this topic. Tell us: 1. What is the weather typically like in summer and winter in your country? 2. Have you ever been stuck in pouring rain? 3. What kind of weather do you prefer?