Are you looking for an authentic English conversation?
Today, listen to Part 1 of a real, authentic example of two people using English to get to know each other!
In Part 1 of this episode, Lindsay meets Mo. Mo is from New Zealand but has lived all over the world. He currently lives in Germany and teaches English. The two of them talk about this, and about learning a language and living in a different culture.
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Some of the discussion points in Part 1:
- Why do people want to learn English?
- How can they be relaxed enough to learn it?
- Is it okay to accept that you’ll never be a native speaker?
What did you get out of this conversation?
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Are you looking for an authentic English conversation?
In Part 2 of today’s episode, Lindsay and Mo break down their unrehearsed, first time meeting from Part 1, and talk about what it means to you learning English!
In Part 1 of this episode, Lindsay met Mo. They hadn’t met before and didn’t know what was going to come up in their spontaneous conversation. Now, in Part 2, the two of them discuss what worked, and what didn’t.
Some of the discussion points in Part 2:
How can you feel confident in English conversations?
How can you be respectful about gender and other differences when meeting someone new?
How can you allow your true curiosity about the other person come out even though your English isn’t perfect?
What did you get out of this conversation?
Share your thoughts in the comments section below!
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Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Michelle from Boston and New York City and have fun while you improve your English listening skills! We are an English as a Second Language (ESL) podcast for intermediate to advanced English learners around the world. We will show you how to use everyday English vocabulary and natural idioms, expressions, and phrasal verbs and how to make small talk in American English. We will also give you special tips on American culture, customs, etiquette, and how to speak with Americans as well as conversation and commentary on study tips, business English, life in America and Boston and New York, how to apply to university in the US, dating, travel, food and more. You'll get TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC help also from The Examiner of Excellence, Jessica Beck. This podcast is for adult students who are professionals and university students as well as ESL teachers. Join the community to learn to speak American English like a native! Connection NOT Perfection!
