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Welcome to Slow English Daily, the podcast where you learn English by listening to slow, clear and simple spoken English. This is episode nineteen, and today we talk about hobbies and free time in English.

You will learn how to ask and answer "What do you do in your free time?", when to use play, go and do with sports and activities, how to say how often you do something (always, usually, often, sometimes, rarely, never, once a week, twice a week), how to say you are good or not so good at something, and how to keep a conversation about hobbies going.

Key phrases from this episode: What do you do in your free time? What are you into? I love cooking. I go swimming twice a week. I do yoga in the morning. I'm not very good at it, but I enjoy it. I started two years ago. What do you like about it? You should come sometime.

This is English listening practice for A2 learners. Easy words, short sentences, spoken slowly. New episodes every week.

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Welcome to Slow English Daily, the podcast where you learn English by listening to slow, clear and simple spoken English. This is episode eighteen, and today we talk about the future in English.

What is the difference between "will" and "going to"? In this episode you will learn the easy rule: "going to" is for plans, and "will" is for quick decisions, promises and guesses. You will also learn future time words, how to ask about someone's weekend, and how to talk about your hopes and dreams in simple English.

Key phrases from this episode: I'm going to visit my mother on Sunday. What are you going to do this weekend? I'll close the window. I'll call you later. I don't think he'll come. I hope you have a nice weekend. I'd like to travel to Japan one day.

This is English listening practice for A2 learners. Easy words, short sentences, spoken slowly. New episodes every week.

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How to give your opinion in English, and how to agree and disagree politely. Explained slowly and simply for beginners.

Welcome back to Slow English Daily, the English learning podcast for people who can read English but freeze when somebody speaks it. In this episode your host Robin covers discussion English and conversation skills.

Many learners have plenty of opinions, but only in their head. Somebody asks "what do you think?" and the answer is "yes, it's good" or "I don't know." Not because there is no opinion, but because there are no small words to start the sentence. And slowly, people stop asking. This episode gives you those small words.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

How to start an opinion. I think, in my opinion, personally, to be honest, and why a small opening gives your brain the two seconds it needs.

How to add a reason. One opinion, one "because", and why one clear reason is stronger than three weak ones. Plus how to add an example with "for example" and "like when".

How to agree warmly. Exactly, I totally agree, that's so true, that's exactly what I was thinking, and the "agree, then add" technique that turns agreement into participation.

How to disagree politely. Why a direct "no, you're wrong" can sound aggressive in English, and the cushion phrases that fix it: I see what you mean, but... That's a good point, but... I'm not so sure about that. Plus the hidden meaning of "hmm, I don't know".

Strong opinions and no opinion. I completely disagree, I strongly believe, and when to save them. Plus what to say when you really don't know: I've never really thought about it, I can see both sides, what do you think?

Sensitive topics. Politics, religion and money, and how to discuss them respectfully.

Joining a group conversation. The hardest situation for any learner. Can I just say something? Sorry, just quickly. Going back to what Sarah said. And how to handle interruptions: sorry, can I just finish?

FOUR KEY PHRASES FROM THIS EPISODE
Personally, I think...
That's exactly what I was thinking.
I see what you mean, but...
Can I just say something?

WHO IS THIS PODCAST FOR

Slow English Daily is English listening practice for ESL and EFL learners at A2 and B1 level, which means beginner and lower intermediate. Everything is spoken slowly and clearly, with simple vocabulary, short sentences and no difficult grammar. You just listen, and after some weeks English starts to feel normal in your ears.

Use this podcast to improve your English listening skills, build your everyday English vocabulary, practise English discussion and debate phrases, take part in meetings and group conversations, or prepare for studying and working in an English-speaking country. Listen while you walk, drive, cook, work out, commute, or before you sleep. Ten minutes a day is enough, and listening to the same episode twice is more powerful than listening to two new ones.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 English
I don't feel well
I have a headache, a stomach ache, a toothache, a backache
My throat hurts, my knee hurts, my back hurts
I have a sore throat
a 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 office
What 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 pharmacy
Do you have something for a sore throat?
Do I need a prescription for this?
painkillers, prescription, pharmacy, chemist

Three key phrases
I'm not feeling great
I think I'm coming down with something
I'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.

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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.

How to go shopping in English, explained slowly and simply.

In this episode of Slow English Daily we cover everything you need inside a shop, from walking in to walking out, including the part nobody teaches you: how to say no politely.

What you will learn:

In the shop
Can I help you? / I'm just looking, thanks
I'm looking for a black jacket
Do you have this in a medium? Do you have this in blue?
It's too small / It's a bit big
Can I try this on? (fitting room, changing room)

Money
How much is it? / How much does this cost?
That's a bit expensive for me
Is this on sale? Is there a student discount?
Can I pay by card? Do you take cash?
receipt (and why the P is silent)

Returns
I'd like to return this, please
Can I exchange this for a different size?

Three key phrases
I'm just looking, thanks
Do you have this in a different size?
I'll think about it

This is English listening practice for ESL learners at A2 and B1 level. Everything is spoken slowly, with simple vocabulary and no difficult grammar. Perfect for beginners who want to improve their listening and speaking and practise real English for travel and daily life.

New episodes every week.

How to ask for directions in English, plus everything you need at the airport and the hotel. Explained slowly and simply.

In this episode of Slow English Daily we cover travel English for beginners. The same words work in every airport in the world, so learn them once and you can travel anywhere.

What you will learn in this episode:

Airport English

check in, drop your bag, liquids, security

take off your jacket, take out your laptop, empty your pockets

gate, boarding, board the plane

My flight is delayed / My flight was cancelled

Hotel English

I have a reservation under…

What time is breakfast? What time is check out?

Could I leave my bags here after check out?

Asking for directions

Excuse me, sorry to bother you

How do I get to the train station?

Could you show me on the map?

Understanding the answer

go straight, turn left, turn right

take the second street on the right

go past the church, opposite the bank, next to the pharmacy, around the corner

you can’t miss it

Useful travel questions

Does this bus go to the airport?

Is it far? Can I walk there? How long does it take?

Four key phrases

I’m lost

I’m looking for…

Do you speak English?

Thank you so much, you’ve been really helpful

Plus a simple exercise you can do at home, and one honest piece of advice: do not wait until your English is good enough to travel. Travel, and your English will become good enough.

This is English listening practice for ESL learners at A2 and B1 level. Everything is spoken slowly, with simple vocabulary and no difficult grammar. Perfect for beginners who want to improve their listening and speaking and practise real English conversation for travel.

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Learn how to talk about your job in English. In this episode of Slow English Daily you will learn how to answer “What do you do?”, the difference between work at, work for and work in, what to say when you don’t like your job, and useful office vocabulary like deadline, overtime and swamped. Key phrases: “I’m in charge of…”, “I’m working on it”, “It pays the bills”, “It depends on the day”. Spoken slowly and clearly for beginner and intermediate learners (A2 to B1). English listening practice for ESL students.

Learn English through food. In this episode of Slow English Daily you will learn how to order food in a restaurant in English, how to say what you like and don’t like, and how to describe taste. Key phrases: “I’ll have the chicken, please”, “Could we have the bill, please?”, “I’m starving”, “It’s delicious”, “I’m full”. Spoken slowly and clearly for beginner and intermediate learners (A2 to B1).

Most of your life is normal days. Not holidays, not special events. Normal days. So if you can talk about a normal day in English, you can talk about most of your life. That is what this episode is about.

We go through the whole day, from morning to night, with the words that native speakers actually use. Wake up and get up, and why they are not the same. Have breakfast instead of eat breakfast. Get home instead of come to my house. Go for a walk. Go to bed.

You will also learn three phrases:

“How was your day?”

“I’m just about to…”

“I’m running late.”

And at the end, a small exercise you can do tonight before you sleep. It takes two minutes, and after one month it becomes automatic.

Spoken slowly and clearly. Perfect for A2 to B1 learners.

Welcome to the first episode of Slow English Daily. In this episode I explain what this podcast is, who it is for, and why listening is the fastest way to learn English. You will also learn three simple phrases that you can use immediately: “It depends,” “I’m not sure,” and “Could you say that again, please?” Spoken slowly, in simple words. No grammar drills.