Vanessa interviews Edilson about his experience learning English, his interests, and the ways he keeps developing his skills. The conversation presents English as a tool for connecting with people, sharing ideas, and learning about subjects that matter to him. Edilson describes listening to podcasts and choosing books on topics such as finance, religion, and self-improvement. The discussion offers a useful example of building study habits around genuine curiosity.
Vanessa responds to one of Edilson’s achievements with “quite an accomplishment,” a warm way to recognize something that took effort. Edilson explains how he “pick[s] out” material that interests him. Pick out means select from available choices. He says those subjects “piqued my interest,” meaning they made him curious enough to continue listening or reading. The phrase is spelled pique, not peak. It is slightly more polished than the everyday alternative “catch my interest,” but useful when talking about books, podcasts, work, or hobbies.
The interview connects study with practical use. Vanessa says there is little point in learning English only as an isolated subject; learners can “put English into practice” by making friends, sharing ideas, and using it to learn more. That does not mean every study session must involve a fluent conversation. It means connecting study to a purpose that matters to the learner. Edilson’s listening routine is one way to do that: choose material, notice ideas, and use English to explore them.
The speakers also discuss goals. “Realistic goals” are possible given a learner’s current time and resources, while still offering a meaningful challenge. To “keep track of your goals” means recording or reviewing progress over time. A learner might set a weekly listening target, note which episodes they completed, and adjust the plan when life changes. Tracking helps show what is happening; it does not guarantee success by itself.
For practice, name one subject that piques your interest, choose a short English resource, and decide how often you can use it. Write down a realistic target and a simple way to keep track. The lesson’s takeaway is that consistent learning can grow from curiosity and purpose: select material you care about, apply English in real ways, and review goals that fit your life.