433. What to Do When You Hit a Plateau in Eng...

In this interview, I'm bringing Jelena to the stage! Jelena is one of my New Sound and Beyond students from Serbia, who now lives in the US. When she arrived, she could barely leave her apartment. She avoided grocery stores, doctor's appointments, and meetings with her supervisor ...  Show more

Are you actually learning vocabulary the right way? Most English learners aren't, and it's holding them back from real fluency! In this episode, I break down the vocabulary groups every English learner has, why your passive vocabulary is secretly your biggest asset, and the #1 mi ...  Show more

Do you feel yourself pulling away from intimate conversations with native English speakers? Do you find yourself feeling less than others around you? 

These might be signs you are falling into the trap of comparison. But don’t worry, this is a very common fe ...

It's a New Year and for many of us, a time to try to make some changes in our lives. However, lots of studies and practical experience tell us that most people don't follow through on the promises they made to themselves, whether it's losing weight, exercising more, or acquiring ...  Show more

In my last episode, I spoke about my cycling trip to Taiwan. While there, I had a lot of time alone to think to myself with no distractions. In this episode today, I'm going to share some of the things I was thinking about.One of these was the idea of Hedonic Adaptation (also kno ...  Show more

Discover how to improve your English fluency while uncovering the secrets of healthy living. This podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7ixeOS7ezPTZSaISIx2TTw lesson blends English learning tips with fascinating health facts like winter superfoods, all designed to keep you engage ...  Show more