How to Have Interesting English Conversations (Even If You’re Shy!)
The Speak Confident English Podcast
Release Date: 06/19/2025
Better English Conversations: Talking About Friendship in English
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Have you ever wanted to describe a close friend in English… but didn’t know the words to explain your connection? In this episode, we explore the exact vocabulary and natural phrases you need to talk about friendships—whether you’re describing a childhood friend, a long-distance friendship, or how a relationship has changed over time. You’ll learn how to: Describe types of friendships in English (work friends, lifelong, long-distance…) Use emotional vocabulary to talk about connection and trust Talk about how friendships begin, grow, or drift apart Express what makes a...
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How to Offer Help in English to Friends & Coworkers (Without Sounding Rude)
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Have you ever wanted to help someone, but stayed quiet because you didn’t know how to say it in English? In this episode, you’ll learn exactly how to offer help in English politely, without sounding pushy or making someone uncomfortable. I’ll walk you through a 4-step method to help you support others in a way that feels clear, kind, and culturally appropriate—whether at work, with friends, or in emotionally sensitive situations. You’ll learn how to: • Show empathy without overstepping • Use specific English phrases to offer help • Speak with confidence in professional and...
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How to Ask for and Understand Directions | Travel English
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Ever felt nervous or stuck when you needed to ask for directions in English? You’re definitely not alone. In this episode, I’ll teach you exactly what to say—and how to say it—so you can ask for directions in English with confidence and ease. You’ll learn English travel phrases and English survival phrases that actually work in real-life situations. Whether you’re traveling abroad and need English for tourists or simply looking for English conversation practice, this episode is designed to help you speak clearly, politely, and naturally. Here’s what you’ll learn today: —...
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Future Continuous and Future Perfect Forms | Advanced English Grammar
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You know that moment when you're trying to set expectations with your team, make a professional commitment, or discuss long-term goals - and you feel limited by simple future tenses? When you want to say something like "By the time the project launches, we'll have been collaborating for six months" but you're not sure how to structure it correctly? In this episode, you'll discover: How to structure and use three advanced future tenses that make you sound more sophisticated The specific situations where future continuous helps you project assumptions and describe temporary events Why future...
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Sound Fluent & Professional: English Phrases for Meetings & Updates
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Learn the most effective English phrases for meetings and professional updates so you can sound clear, confident, and fluent in every workplace conversation — no more awkward or overly formal English.
In this Confident English lesson, you’ll get practical business English phrasal verbs that native speakers use every day in team meetings, project updates, and workplace discussions.
Whether you're giving updates in English, describing progress, talking about delays, or wrapping up with nex
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How to Give a Project Update in English at Work
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Need to give a project update in English that gets attention? Master a 3‑step system to deliver a clear, professional project status update—so you can report progress, flag challenges, and impress your boss in every meeting.
WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
0:00 Why project updates feel stressful
2:07 Common mistakes to avoid
4:20 What's possible when you have the right structure
5:18 IKEA‑inspired “headline first” strategy
5:50 Start with th
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Master Spontaneous Speaking: Proven Strategies to Boost English Fluency
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Master your spontaneous speaking skills and enjoy fluent English conversations with strategies that help you respond quickly and feel more comfortable in the moment.
If you've ever felt nervous in an English conversation, thinking
• What if someone asks me a question?
• What if I don't understand the question?
• What if I feel stuck and don't know what to say?
• What if I make a mistake?
You're not alone.
Speaking spontaneously can be a c
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How to Describe Personality in English | Advanced Vocabulary
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Get the vocabulary you need to describe personality in English. In both personal and professional situations, it’s not uncommon to have questions that explore your personality and characteristics. That means you’ll need the right vocabulary to describe personality - how you typically think, behave, and feel.
If you’ve ever felt unsure how to describe your unique qualities in an English conversation, a job interview, or even on your social media bio, you’re not alone.
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Master Workplace Networking in English | The Art of Coffee Chats
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Unlock the secrets of effective workplace English networking. In this episode, you'll learn how to network in English confidently, including mastering the art of coffee chats and informal informational interviews.
This is your ultimate resource for understanding the nuances of English networking, providing practical tips and strategies to enhance your communication skills and build meaningful professional relationships.
Whether it's a casual coffee chat, an informal informational int
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Think in English and Speak Faster in Conversations | Stop Translating
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Transform how you think in English and speak faster in conversations with strategies you can start using now!
Today, I'll guide you through the essential steps to stop translating in your head and start responding instantly in English conversations—no more lost opportunities to say what you want.
In this detailed episode, we'll explore practical strategies to enhance your fluency and help you begin thinking in English, enabling you to speak faster and more naturally.
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info_outlineIf you’ve ever wondered how to have interesting English conversations or how to sound more interesting in English, this episode is for you!
I’ll share English conversation tips for shy speakers and practical strategies on how to keep a conversation going in English, without feeling awkward.
You’ll also learn how to have better conversations in English, plus English speaking confidence tips to help you improve English conversation skills and feel at ease.
WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 The 'Did I sound boring?' Question
01:09 For Great Conversations: Be Interested, Not Interesting
02:41 Finding Common Ground in Conversation
03:40 The Secret to Asking Better Questions
05:19 How to Keep the Conversation Going
06:19 When the Conversation Slows Down, Do This
09:04 How to Show Interest
09:49 Speak Clearly, Without Overexplaining
11:28 How to End the Conversation Without Feeling Awkward
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