To Fluency Podcast: English with Jack

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  • Looking for effective English lessons? Join Jack from To Fluency as he gives you English learning advice and detailed lessons to help you improve. Learn key vocabulary, the most powerful ways to learn English, and get the best listening practice so you can start understanding native speakers. If you're looking for an English podcast that will take you to an advanced level, this is for you.
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  • Advanced English Listening Practice | Can YOU Understand? | Hobbies (with Subtitles)

    Advanced English Listening Practice | Can YOU Understand? | Hobbies (with Subtitles)
    Feb 17 2025
    Get English fluency training here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC32mYgIHS-e3C3Eyd2tRw6g/join

    Want to describe your free time naturally and confidently? Whether it’s hobbies, weekends, or relaxing, this lesson will help you understand native speakers better and talk about your free time fluently! 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

    Watch all podcast episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZOJurmtexYqc6KY_Db4-fV7F06af1FkW

    📖 Key Phrases from the Lesson

    🗓️ Talking About Free Time During the Work Week • I try to wind down in the evening by reading a book. (To wind down = To relax after a busy day) • Some people like to hit the gym straight after work. (To hit the gym = To go to the gym) • I like to put on a podcast and cook dinner. (To put on = To start playing music, a video, or a podcast) • I wish I had more time in the evening. (To wish = To express regret or desire) • Do you wanna head to the pub after work? (To head to = To go to a place)

    📆 Weekend Plans – Asking & Answering • What are you doing this weekend? (Using present continuous for future plans) • Do you have any plans for the weekend? (Common way to ask about weekend plans) • I’m looking forward to the weekend. (To look forward to = To be excited about something) • I often take it easy on Sunday mornings. (To take it easy = To relax and do little activity*) • Let’s hang out this weekend! (To hang out = To spend time casually with friends*)

    💤 Catching Up on Rest • I like to catch up on sleep at the weekend. (To catch up on sleep = To sleep more to recover lost sleep) • I like to have a lie-in on Sundays. (To have a lie-in [UK] / To sleep in [US] = To wake up late) 🍽️ Weekend Food Traditions – UK vs. US • In the UK, Sunday roast dinners are a tradition. (Sunday roast = Traditional British Sunday meal with roast meat and vegetables) • In the US, people love going out for brunch on Sundays. (Brunch = A meal between breakfast and lunch)

    🌞 Talking About Holidays & Vacations • I’m taking a few days off next month. (To take time off = To not work for a period of time) • I’ve been working non-stop—I need a break! (To work non-stop = To work without breaks) • Have you ever been to Japan? (Have you ever been to… = Asking about past travel experiences)

    🎨 Talking About Hobbies & Interests • I love playing the guitar. (Simple way to express hobbies) • I’m getting into yoga at the moment. (To get into = To start enjoying a new activity) • I’m thinking about signing up for a pottery class. (To sign up for = To register for an activity or course) • I’ve always wanted to learn how to paint. (I’ve always wanted to… = Expressing a long-term desire) • Okay, I’ll give it a go! (To give it a go = To try something new)

    🧠 Inspirational Quotes About Free Time • 💡 “Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” – Bertrand Russell • 💡 “A man should never neglect his leisure.” – Confucius • 💡 “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” – Anne Lamott

    🎯 What To Do Next: ✅ Listen to the episode again and repeat the phrases. ✅ Practice using these expressions in your own conversations. ✅ Leave a comment with your answers: What do you do in your free time? 💬 Which phrase was your favorite? Share it in the comments!

    🚀 RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH Affiliate Disclosure Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!

    Fantastic courses from a teacher friend: https://www.tofluency.com/espresso/
    Find a language teacher online here: https://go.italki.com/tofluency
    Learn English through TV: https://www.tofluency.com/fluentu/
    Learn English with AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cIvJsDPmXw
    Speaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQ
    Writing method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1lcfgw
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    21 minutos
  • 63 Learn English through the BEST Listening Practice | Talking about RESTAURANTS & EATING OUT

    63 Learn English through the BEST Listening Practice | Talking about RESTAURANTS & EATING OUT
    Feb 3 2025
    Eating out in an English-speaking country? Want to sound more natural when talking about restaurants? This lesson is for you! Learn useful restaurant phrases, understand cultural differences between the UK and the US, and get real listening practice to boost your fluency.🗣️

    What You'll Learn in This Lesson• How to ask where to eat
    • Ordering food at a restaurant
    • Talking to servers and making requests
    • Paying the bill/check and tipping
    • Describing your dining experience
    • Common restaurant idioms

    📖 Essential Restaurant Phrases
    Should we eat out tonight?
    • Where should we go for dinner?
    • I'm in the mood for Italian food.
    • What about that place we went to last time?
    • Do we need to book a table or can we just show up?
    • Do you have a reservation?
    • For how many?
    • We have a 30-minute wait. Would you like me to put your name on the list?
    • Is there room at the bar?
    • Can I get a water as well? (British vs. American pronunciation: water vs. wah-der)
    • Are you ready to order or do you need a few more minutes?
    • I think we’re ready.
    • I'll have the pasta with chicken, please.
    • Can I get the burger but without onions?
    • How is everything?
    • Excuse me, I ordered fries, not broccoli.
    • Can I get these out of your way? (When they take your empty plates.)
    • Can we get the check, please? (US) / Can we get the bill, please? (UK)

    Tipping in the US
    • Standard tip = 20%
    • If the meal is $50, you leave a $10 tip.
    • It’s not obligatory, but it’s expected.Talking About the Restaurant Experience• I should have ordered the burger.
    • I should have left a bigger tip.
    • The food was okay, but it wasn’t worth the price.
    • Those portions were way too small.
    • That was one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time!
    • The server was really rude. / The server was great!

    🍕 Takeout, Delivery & Fast Food• In the UK, it’s called takeaway. In the US, it’s takeout.
    • I rarely get takeout, but sometimes I do on a Friday night.
    • Drive-throughs are common in the US, especially for coffee.

    🏆 Restaurant Idioms

    • Bite off more than you can chew – Taking on too much responsibility.
    • Have a lot on your plate – Being very busy with many responsibilities.
    • Leave a bad taste in your mouth – Having a negative experience that stays with you.

    🎯 What to Do Next:
    ✅ Rewatch the lesson and repeat the phrases.
    ✅ Check the description for learning resources.
    ✅ Share this lesson with a friend!
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    15 minutos
  • 62: Learn Conversational English & Get the BEST Listening Practice (Weddings)

    62: Learn Conversational English & Get the BEST Listening Practice (Weddings)
    Jan 27 2025
    Welcome to this English lesson, where you'll improve your vocabulary, listening skills, and conversational English by exploring everything related to weddings. From wedding preparations to the ceremony and reception, this lesson covers key phrases, expressions, and differences between weddings in the UK and the US. Whether you're attending a wedding or just want to enhance your fluency, this lesson will provide you with practical language skills.

    atch all podcast episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZOJurmtexYqc6KY_Db4-fV7F06af1FkW

    Key Wedding Vocabulary and Expressions

    🎉 Wedding Invitations "Have you got a wedding invitation yet?" "Don’t forget to RSVP before it’s too late." "Does the invitation say I can bring a guest?" "I haven’t been to a wedding for such a long time."

    🎉 Preparations "What should I wear to the wedding?" "Is it formal or casual?" "I’m going to wear this suit. I think it’s the best option." "Should we buy something from the registry or give cash instead?"

    🎉 Wedding Ceremony "How long do you think the ceremony will last?" "The bride looked stunning as she walked down the aisle." "You may now kiss the bride."

    🎉 Wedding Reception "Where is the seating chart?" "Let’s grab a drink from the open bar." "What song are they playing for their first dance?" "The best man’s speech was hilarious." "The father of the bride’s toast made everyone tear up." "Everyone was on the dance floor all night—it was so much fun."

    🎉 Post-Wedding Reflections "That was one of the most beautiful weddings I’ve ever been to." "The bride looked stunning, didn’t she?" "Did you see the groom’s uncle dancing? That was so funny." "They had to change the venue at the last minute. Can you believe it?" "The DJ was late, so the bride’s brother had to play music from his phone."

    Practice and Reflect Weddings are filled with special moments and unique challenges, offering plenty of opportunities to use descriptive language and expressions. Practice these phrases and vocabulary by imagining conversations about weddings or reflecting on a wedding you’ve attended. Repetition and real-life practice will help you remember these expressions and use them naturally.

    😊 RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH

    Affiliate Disclosure Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!

    Fantastic courses from a teacher friend: https://www.tofluency.com/espresso/
    Find a language teacher online here: https://go.italki.com/tofluency
    Learn English through TV: https://www.tofluency.com/fluentu/
    Learn English with AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cIvJsDPmXw
    Speaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQ
    Writing method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1lcfgw
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    11 minutos
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