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5 Minute English Talk

5 Minutes English Talk

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Welcome to 5-Minute English Talk - your daily dose of real-world English made simple. In just 5 minutes (or even less!), you'll learn something useful every day, from everyday phrases and clear pronunciation, to casual small talk, grammar basics, and real-life speaking tips. No pressure, no textbooks, just easy, practical English you can use right away. Whether you're just starting out or want to sound more natural, this podcast is here to help, like a friend by your side. Short. Simple. Rea ...
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English with Dane - Real English for Spanish Speakers

Dane Rivarola

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English listening practice for intermediate speakers. Do you need English for work? I got you. Want to practice English with news? Eso también. Learn English with series? Yup. This is my passion project, and I’ve worked really hard to make sure it’s not just another “English listening practice” show. It’s tailor-made (hecho a medida) so Spanish speakers can perfect their English organically, almost by accident. Conversations in English with friends and professionals, interesting articles in ...
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LEARN ENGLISH with Dan

ANGLOPOD

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Do you want to speak better English? Then ANGLOPOD is for you! Whatever your level, if you LEARN ENGLISH with Dan, you will develop your language skills and increase your confidence in English. This series of podcasts will help answer some of the most common questions students have about English. Want to learn more? Get the FREE EBOOK.
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Learn English | EnglishClass101.com

EnglishClass101.com

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Learn English with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at EnglishClass101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Zero to Well-Read

Book Riot

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Part book club, part English class, Zero to Well-Read is a fun and irreverent guide to the books everyone talks about, from classics you should have read in high school to the modern hits everyone's buzzing about. In each episode, hosts Jeff O'Neal and Rebecca Schinsky tell you everything you need to know about a must-read book, including its plot, what it feels like to read, why it’s important, and the key takeaways you can use at your next dinner party.
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Breakout Business English - Improve your vocabulary and confidence using English at work.

Chris - Breakout Business English

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Breakout Business English is all about improving your confidence, vocabulary, grammar and fluency in Business English. If you're not a native English speaker and you use English as a 2nd language to communicate at work then this podcast is definitely for you! You’ll find tips, strategies, and tools to grow your professional communication skills, as well as vocabulary episodes aimed at giving you new, advanced, professional vocabulary around workplace themes. We explore how you can express yo ...
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The Novel Tea

Neha & Shruti

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Welcome to The Novel Tea, where your favorite English class meets your neighborhood book club. Join us as we go beyond the traditional classics, exploring books from diverse authors and backgrounds. Each episode, we'll talk about a book through different themes, analyzing characters, plot, and writing styles, to determine: does it stand the test of time? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cambridge English B2 Exam Training

Kristian

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👋🏼 Hi, I’m Kristian — a Dutch, non-native English teacher and C2-certified speaker. I'm here to help you speak real, confident English. 🎧 Short episodes. Real topics. No grammar drills — just English you can actually use. 🗂️ Book your first 1-1 class risk-free → https://stan.store/classes
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My English Class

Miss Valeria

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Welcome to my English class podcast. I want you to feel good about speaking English, that's why I'll give you some vocabulary and basic grammar rules you can use every day. Feel free to listen!
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William Sandys & English Christmas Carols 42:12

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William Sandys was an antiquarian who published a collection of Christmas carols in the 19th century that turned out to be really influential. Research: Archambo, Shelley Batt. “The Development of the English Carol Through the Fifteenth Century.” The Choral Journal, OCTOBER 1986, Vol. 27, No. 3. Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/23547224REFER…
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English Enrichment Class for Primary Students: Helping Children Master English Early 2:02

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English enrichment classes for primary students help children master English early by strengthening their reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension skills in a fun and supportive environment. These classes use simple lessons, interactive activities, and personalised guidance to make learning enjoyable and effective. Children get to build strong…
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Self-help Books Throughout History 41:42

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The origins of self-help writing are often traced back to ancient times. This episode talks through some early versions of it, the goal-setting advice of a founding father, and the beginnings of the modern self-help genre. Research: Brady, Diane. “Charles Manson’s Turning Point: Dale Carnegie Classes.” Bloomberg Businessweek. July 22, 2013. https:/…
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New Year Conversations in Everyday English 3:44

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Welcome back to 5-Minute English Talk with Bruce and Stacy. In this New Year episode, we explore how to wish someone a Happy New Year and talk about goals and resolutions in natural, everyday English—the way native speakers really speak. You’ll learn simple, friendly phrases like “Happy New Year,” “Here’s to a fresh start,” and “Wishing you health …
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2025 in Books: Our Favorite Books, Reading Reflections, and More 1:04:14

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In our final episode of 2025, we talk about what our reading lives were like this year, and discuss our stand-out reads through superlatives. Listen in to hear the best page-turners, best characters, and most unexpected reads we encountered this year, to name a few! Books Mentioned The Margot Affair by Sanae Lemoine Diary of a Void by Emi Yogi The …
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CHRISTMAS vocabulary at work - Business English lesson (Ep.60) 21:14

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Send us a text Happy Christmas! In this episode we're talking about Christmas vocabulary that you might here at work, including adjectives that we can use to talk about this time of year, and idioms that we can use for the whole year. So if you need to speak, in English, to colleagues, clients, or customers, and you want to sound more natural and n…
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Shadow English Practice – Christmas Conversations 2:58

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Welcome back to 5-Minute English Talk! I’m Bruce, and this Wednesday we’re back with another Shadow English Practice episode — designed to help you speak more naturally by listening, repeating, and copying intonation. Since it’s Christmas season, today’s practice focuses on warm, friendly English you’ll hear at this time of year — with family, frie…
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What We've Learned Returning to the Great Books 1:05:56

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Rebecca and Jeff reflect on what they've learned during the whirlwind first season of the show, answer listener questions, and discuss ideas for the future. Subscribe to our free newsletter, and become a member for access to early, ad-free listening and bonus content. Follow Zero to Well-Read on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Email us: zerotowellr…
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How We Sabotage Our Lives (Part 2) 17:42

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Here's part two of this article read along, that features what are probably the two most important ways in which we sabotage ourselves. Thinking of the WHOLE instead of the next part, and also lying to ourselves with what it is we actually want. This article has really helped me to reevaluate things in my life and I hope it does the same for you.…
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Joseph Medill 38:55

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Joseph Medill was a powerhouse in 19th century journalism who made no attempt to conceal his bias when it came to political writing. He also had a fascinating second career due to a tragedy, when he became a politician. Research: Anderson, Jeffrey Justin. “JOSEPH MEDILL: HOW ONE MAN INFLUENCED THE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION OF 1860.” Thesis…
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Christmas Conversations in Everyday English 3:30

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In this special Christmas episode of 5-Minute English Talk, you’ll learn how people naturally talk during the holiday season using simple, warm, everyday English. You’ll hear common Christmas greetings like “Merry Christmas,” friendly ways to check in on others, and relaxed responses about holiday plans such as “Keeping it simple this year” and “No…
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How to talk about PERFORMANCE at work - Business English lesson (Ep.59) 26:17

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Send us a text Speaking about performance at work with your colleagues and managers can be hard and if you speak English as a second language then I'm here to help! In today's podcast we hear informal and formal vocabulary that we can use to talk about performance at work. We'll hear the grammar structures that you need to use this new vocabulary c…
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How We Sabotage Our Lives (Article Read-Along) 21:11

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This article I came across had a refreshing perspective on the psychology behind how we stop ourselves from reaching our goals and how we kid ourselves (cómo nos engañamos) when it comes to actually changing things in our lives. With New Year's resolutions around the corner, what better time to reflect on how we're holding ourselves back. I thought…
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Walter Harper and the Summiting of Denali, Part 2 39:32

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The final stages of the expedition to summit Denali were grueling for Walter Harper and the rest of the team. And after that accomplishment, Harper's life was tragically short. Research: Bishop, Click. “Sponsor Statement SB-144 – Walter Harper Day.” Alaska State Legislature. https://www.akleg.gov/basis/get_documents.asp?session=31&docid=58198 Dean,…
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Cities, Places, and Settings in Books with Strong Sense of Place 1:01:42

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Get your TBR lists ready, because in this wrap up episode we talk all about the books we read in Season 6, and then welcome David and Melissa of Strong Sense of Place for a special guest segment! They tell us about their favorite travels, settings they've loved, and unique books that have transported them. We also get into our issues with short sto…
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Shadow English Practice – Holiday Season Conversations In English 3:00

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In this episode, you’ll practice real holiday-time sentences like: “I’m getting ready for the holidays.” “Do you have any plans for the holidays?” “It’s been a busy end of the year.” “I’m looking forward to some time off.” “The holiday season always goes by so fast.” “Wishing you a happy and relaxing holiday.” “Let’s catch up again in the new year.…
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 1:12:50

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Jeff and Rebecca revisit Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, a story so familiar it’s often mistaken for simple. They consider its moral stakes, its enduring influence on readers and society, and why Scrooge's redemption still resonates. Subscribe to our free newsletter, and become a member for access to early, ad-free listening and bonus content.…
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Walter Harper and the Summiting of Denali, Part 1 36:51

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While working as a guide in his youth, Walter Harper met and worked for a man named Hudson Stuck. Their friendship would lead to Walter becoming the first person to reach the summit of Denali. Research: Bishop, Click. “Sponsor Statement SB-144 – Walter Harper Day.” Alaska State Legislature. https://www.akleg.gov/basis/get_documents.asp?session=31&d…
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Talking About the Holiday Season in English – Mid-December Conversations 4:24

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In this seasonal episode of 5-Minute English Talk, you’ll learn how to talk naturally about the holiday season in mid-December — the time when the year is slowing down, plans are being wrapped up, and conversations feel warmer and more relaxed. You’ll hear natural, everyday English phrases like: • “Can you believe how fast this year went?” • “It do…
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Cranberries 36:28

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The cranberries we typically eat are native to North America, though they are also grown in other places. How did they become a standard part of the holiday table? Research: Albanese, Ellen. “A brief history of the cranberry—Cape Cod’s most important fruit.” Cape Cod Life. 2016 Annual. https://capecodlife.com/a-brief-history-of-the-cranberry-cape-c…
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How to talk about WRITING at work - Formal and informal business English lesson (Ep.58) 25:08

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Send us a text Today we discover the essential vocabulary professionals need to confidently talk about writing in English, both informal phrases like jot down, take down, and type up, and formal workplace language such as record, document, and the minutes. Learn how native speakers really describe note-taking, meeting records, and written communica…
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Shadow English Practice – Polite Expressions for Everyday English 2:28

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Welcome back to 5-Minute English Talk! I’m Bruce, and today’s Wednesday session is all about Shadow English — the simple method where you listen, repeat, and copy my intonation to sound more natural and confident. In this episode, we’re practicing useful polite expressions you can use at work, with friends, or anywhere in daily life. You’ll repeat …
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Underrated SERIES to Perfect Your English + The Subtitle Debate 22:11

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Learning English with TV Shows is all good. But not all genres are created equal. This is a guide to the most underrated genres of shows that you might be ignoring. Yes, Friends and How I Met Your Mother are fun and stuff, but you might be sleeping on where the learning is actually happening. This episode is a wake up call for those of you whose ma…
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Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 1:18:58

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Jeff and Rebecca get into Maggie O'Farrell's best-selling, critically-acclaimed, and now feature film, Hamnet. How does a book loosely based on the life of William Shakespeare not even use the name once? It's a deft, moving, and complicated novel--and makes for terrific discussion. Subscribe to The Book Riot Newsletter for regular updates to help y…
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Unusual White House Pets 34:05

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No dogs or cats here! A number of unorthodox pets have arrived at the White House and become part of the first family in very unusual ways throughout history. Research: “All Creatures Great and Small: Ground Floor Pet Sculptures.” The White House. https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/holiday/2002/groundfloor/05.html “An Animal Often Misjudge…
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Let’s Grab Coffee: How to Invite Someone Naturally in English 4:34

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In this social and fun episode of 5-Minute English Talk, you’ll learn how to invite someone for coffee, lunch, or dinner in natural, relaxed English. You’ll hear useful everyday phrases like: • “Want to grab a coffee sometime?” • “Maybe we could grab a coffee this week?” • “Are you free for lunch tomorrow?” • “Do you have time for a quick coffee th…
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Episode 86: Can you ban kids from social media? (How do people really talk about this?) 14:37

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Download the transcript here. In this episode, we ask: “Can you ban kids from social media?” Australia’s new under-16 ban has already begun — and teenagers are finding creative ways around it. We look at a BBC article reporting how the rollout is going so far (read it here) and explore six natural chunks that show how people really talk about techn…
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