Food & Dining
American EnglishMedium LevelPublished
Order Food in an American Restaurant
Ordering, recommendations, requests, and relaxed conversation around food.
Speak English With Vanessa8 learning phrases
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Explore idioms for social connection, irritation, and everyday problems with original learner explanations and practice.
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20 Important Business English Phrases
Meetings, collaboration, updates, and clear workplace responses.
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Small Talk for New Connections
Practise natural questions for meeting people, finding common ground, making plans, and keeping a conversation comfortable.
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LIVE: English Conversation Lesson: Relationships!
Warmth, boundaries, feelings, and direct but considerate relationship language.
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Community & Services
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How to Schedule an Appointment in English
Practical language for booking a medical appointment and speaking with a receptionist.
What they say
“I was calling to make…”
Open a professional phone call by stating its purpose.
Speak English With Vanessa8 learning phrases
Social & Small Talk
Other English VarietyHard LevelPublished
English Speaking Practice: How to Make Good Small Talk
Guided speaking practice for starting conversations, asking follow-ups, and handling natural reductions.
What they say
“Nice meeting you.”
A warm way to close an introduction after you have spoken with someone.
RealLife English13 learning phrases
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Other English VarietyHard LevelPublished
Stop Saying “Fine, and You?”: Better Ways to Start Conversations
Natural greetings, follow-up questions, and expressive answers that keep small talk moving.
What they say
“Dead in its tracks”
Stop completely and suddenly, with no way for the activity or conversation to continue.
RealLife English15 learning phrases
Food & Dining
American EnglishEasy LevelPublished
How to Order Coffee in English at Starbucks
Ariannita walks through a Starbucks coffee order, explaining drink names, roast levels, size labels, and customizations along the way. Follow the exchange at the counter and notice how customers add details about temperature, food, and payment.
What they say
“I’d like a…”
Introduce a drink or food order in a polite, natural way.
Ariannita la Gringa22 learning phrases
Social & Small Talk
Other English VarietyMedium LevelPublished
Learn English with FRIENDS Actors — Funny Stories from Friends
Learn conversational English through interviews and funny stories from the actors who made Friends memorable.
What they say
“Never gets old”
Stay enjoyable or interesting even after many years.
Learn English With TV Series15 learning phrases
Social & Small Talk
Other English VarietyMedium LevelPublished
Learn English with SPIDER-MAN — Peter Parker Meets Tony Stark
Study relationship language, serious reactions, and informal expressions through a Spider-Man and Tony Stark scene.
What they say
“I’m going to pretend you didn’t say that.”
Use a playful or pointed way to signal that a comment was surprising or inappropriate.
Learn English With TV Series14 learning phrases
Work & Business
British EnglishEasy LevelPublished
Neil's difficult summer job in Canada — Practise your listening with Real Easy English
Hear a natural conversation about difficult jobs, temporary work, customer service, and working conditions.
What they say
“Bad or difficult job”
A job that is unpleasant, demanding, or disappointing.
BBC Learning English13 learning phrases
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British EnglishHard LevelPublished
Trump and Xi to meet to discuss AI and trade | BBC Learning English from the News
Build advanced news-listening vocabulary around summits, trade tariffs, truces, and international negotiations.
What they say
“Learning English from the News”
A format that teaches vocabulary through a current news story.
BBC Learning English10 learning phrases
Social & Small Talk
British EnglishMedium LevelPublished
I'm moving to Canada
Follow Evie as she explains why she has moved from the UK to Canada, what led to the decision, and what she expects to find challenging. Listen for natural language for sharing a major life update, explaining reasons, and talking about uncertainty and making friends.
What they say
“I’m moving to…”
Say that you are changing where you live.
English with Evie19 learning phrases
Learning Foundations
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a chat in English while I paint my nails
Follow Evie as she paints her nails and explains manicure vocabulary, with natural British English about daily routines, preferences, and travel.
What they say
“While we chat”
At the same time as we talk.
English with Evie6 learning phrases
Social & Small Talk
British EnglishMedium LevelPublished
Should you choose an English name? | The English Podcast
Evie discusses why some English learners adopt English names, how pronunciation and identity shape that choice, and how to introduce your own name with confidence.
What they say
“How do you pronounce…?”
Ask how a word or name should be said.
English with Evie13 learning phrases
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Other English VarietyMedium LevelPublished
The best TV shows to learn English
Learn how to recommend TV shows, explain preferences, and use entertainment as a conversation topic.
What they say
“You might like…”
Make a friendly recommendation.
English with Evie7 learning phrases
Social & Small Talk
Other English VarietyMedium LevelPublished
Is your Accent in English a Problem? | The English Podcast
Explore accent, intelligibility, and respectful ways to talk about pronunciation differences in English.
What they say
“Have an accent”
Speak with pronunciation features connected to a place, language, or community.
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Other English VarietyMedium LevelPublished
Learn English while Trying British Snacks
Learn food vocabulary, reactions, and casual opinions while exploring British snacks.
What they say
“Give it a go”
Try something to see what you think of it.
English with Evie7 learning phrases
Community & Services
Other English VarietyEasy LevelPublished
a cosy day at home in the UK
Build everyday listening vocabulary through a relaxed day-at-home routine in the UK.
What they say
“Take it easy”
Relax and avoid doing anything too difficult or stressful.
English with Evie7 learning phrases
Work & Business
Other English VarietyMedium LevelPublished
Can Adults Learn a New Language?
Learn encouraging language for adult language learning, habits, motivation, and steady progress.
What they say
“Make progress”
Improve or move forward toward a goal.
English with Evie11 learning phrases
Work & Business
Other English VarietyMedium LevelPublished
How to study English as a busy person | The English Podcast
Learn practical study-planning language for fitting English practice into a busy schedule.
What they say
“Fit something in”
Find time for an activity despite a busy schedule.
English with Evie9 learning phrases
Work & Business
Other English VarietyMedium LevelPublished
I speak English at native speed
Use “I speak English at native speed” to practise work & business English in context.
What they say
“The main point”
The most important idea in a talk or explanation.
English with Evie9 learning phrases
Work & Business
American EnglishMedium LevelPublished
Speak American English Around Town
Use “Speak American English Around Town” to practise work & business English in context.
What they say
“If you're new here, hi, I'm Vanessa from speakenglishwithvanessa.com.”
A natural phrase from this lesson’s transcript worth noticing and reusing.
Speak English With Vanessa8 learning phrases
Work & Business
American EnglishMedium LevelPublished
Speak With Me: Real Life English Conversation
Use “Speak With Me: Real Life English Conversation” to practise work & business English in context.
What they say
“Are you ready for some real life English?”
A natural phrase from this lesson’s transcript worth noticing and reusing.
Speak English With Vanessa7 learning phrases
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