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Episode 181 · Viral English: Shrinkflation — Same Price, Less Chocolate
Julia, this chocolate bar seems smaller, but the price is exactly the same. Has my appetite grown, or has my chocolate shrunk?
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Episode 181 · Viral English: Shrinkflation — Same Price, Less Chocolate
shrinkflation · downsize · get less for your money
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Episode 180 · That Was My Fault: 3 Natural Ways to Own a Mistake
Julia, I have sent the old version of our document to the whole team. The version without the meeting notes, Martin?
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Episode 180 · That Was My Fault: 3 Natural Ways to Own a Mistake
That was my fault · I should have checked · Let me put it right · I take full responsibility
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Episode 179 · Short Stories with Peter: How Much Land Does a Man Need? — Leo Tolstoy
Welcome to Short Stories with Peter, from Your English Toolbox. Today, an abridged adaptation of How Much Land Does a Man Need, by Leo Tolstoy.
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Episode 179 · Short Stories with Peter: How Much Land Does a Man Need? — Leo Tolstoy
be content with · set off at dawn · run out of time · belong to
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Episode 178 · Viral English: Rage Bait — Why That Post Makes You Angry
Julia, this post says people who drink instant coffee have no taste and should never be invited anywhere. And now you want to leave a furious comment, Martin?
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Episode 178 · Viral English: Rage Bait — Why That Post Makes You Angry
rage bait · clickbait · a hot take
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Episode 177 · “I Live Here Since 2023”: Fix This Common Mistake | Fix It in Five
Julia, someone asks when I moved here. I say: I live here since twenty twenty-three.
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Episode 177 · “I Live Here Since 2023”: Fix This Common Mistake | Fix It in Five
I've … since [starting point] · I've … for [duration] · How long have you …?
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Episode 176 · Stick Your Neck Out: 4 Idioms About Risk
Julia, I have a business idea: a food truck that sells nothing but toast. A whole business built on breakfast, Martin?
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Episode 176 · Stick Your Neck Out: 4 Idioms About Risk
play with fire · put all your eggs in one basket · stick your neck out · take a leap of faith
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Episode 175 · Why Do We Change the Clocks? | Curious English
Julia, imagine it is Sunday morning. My phone says eight, but the oven says nine.
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Episode 175 · Why Do We Change the Clocks? | Curious English
put the clocks back / forward · an extra hour in bed · your body clock
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Episode 174 · The Question That Changes Everything | Small Talk in English, Episode 3
Two questions for you, and you have to be honest. I am always honest.
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Episode 174 · The Question That Changes Everything | Small Talk in English, Episode 3
What have you been up to? · You mentioned… · take turns · on paper
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Episode 173 · Short Stories with Peter: The Fire on the Hill
Welcome to Short Stories with Peter, from Your English Toolbox. Today, The Fire on the Hill, a story of courage from Japan.
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Episode 173 · Short Stories with Peter: The Fire on the Hill
no time to lose · catch fire · set fire to · on purpose
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Episode 172 · Weekly English Recap: Truth, Feelings & Everyday Clues — 32 Shadowing Pairs
Welcome back to Your English Toolbox. I am Peter, and this is your weekly English recap.
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Episode 172 · Weekly English Recap: Truth, Feelings & Everyday Clues — 32 Shadowing Pairs
stuck in your head · catchy · pop into your head · come clean
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Episode 171 · Where's the Parcel? A Delivery Message Mystery | English Detective
Your parcel has been delivered, but it is not outside your door. A short message tells you where to look.
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Episode 171 · Where's the Parcel? A Delivery Message Mystery | English Detective
leave something with someone · pick something up · before a time
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Episode 170 · Miss: One Word, Three Lives
Julia, I missed the bus, I miss my sister, and I missed the target. How can one small word do three different jobs?
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Episode 170 · Miss: One Word, Three Lives
miss a bus or event · miss someone / miss doing something · miss a target or the point
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Episode 169 · Short Stories with Peter: The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde (Abridged B1–B2)
Welcome to Short Stories with Peter. Today, The Model Millionaire, by Oscar Wilde, first published in eighteen eighty-seven.
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Episode 169 · Short Stories with Peter: The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde (Abridged B1–B2)
drop in · feel sorry for someone · give away
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Episode 168 · Which Platform? A Train Announcement Mystery | English Detective
Your train leaves soon. One announcement changes your plan.
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Episode 168 · Which Platform? A Train Announcement Mystery | English Detective
instead of · running late · depart from
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Episode 167 · Stop Saying Angry: Annoyed, Frustrated or Furious?
Julia, the ticket machine would not accept my card. Then the app froze.
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Episode 167 · Stop Saying Angry: Annoyed, Frustrated or Furious?
annoyed · frustrated · furious
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Episode 166 · Come Clean: 4 Idioms About Truth
Julia, I need to tell you something about our event poster. The printer did not get the time wrong.
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Episode 166 · Come Clean: 4 Idioms About Truth
come clean · take something at face value · get your facts straight · pull the wool over someone's eyes
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Episode 165 · Why Do Songs Get Stuck in Your Head? | Curious English
Julia, the music stopped an hour ago. Why is that same little tune still playing in my head?
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Episode 165 · Why Do Songs Get Stuck in Your Head? | Curious English
stuck in your head · catchy · pop into your head
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Episode 164 · What to Say After Hello | Small Talk in English, Episode 2
Quick game. Do not think, just answer.
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Episode 164 · What to Say After Hello | Small Talk in English, Episode 2
to grill someone · free information · to give something away · to backchannel
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Episode 163 · Weekly English Recap: Fear, Character & Small Problems — 20 Shadowing Pairs
Welcome to Your English Toolbox. I am Peter.
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Episode 163 · Weekly English Recap: Fear, Character & Small Problems — 20 Shadowing Pairs
nervous · anxious · terrified · have a heart of gold
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Episode 162 · Short Stories with Peter: The Fisherman and the Jinni — A Tale from The Arabian Nights (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
Welcome to Short Stories with Peter from Your English Toolbox. I am Peter.
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Episode 162 · Short Stories with Peter: The Fisherman and the Jinni — A Tale from The Arabian Nights (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
barely make a living · cast a net · seal something shut · set someone free
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Episode 161 · The First 10 Seconds: How to Start Any Conversation | Small Talk in English 1
Yesterday I went up four floors in a lift with my neighbour. Four floors.
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Episode 161 · The First 10 Seconds: How to Start Any Conversation | Small Talk in English 1
small talk · an opening line · open doors · keep a conversation alive
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Episode 160 · Short Stories with Peter: After Twenty Years by O. Henry (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
Welcome to Short Stories with Peter from Your English Toolbox. I am Peter.
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Episode 160 · Short Stories with Peter: After Twenty Years by O. Henry (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
keep your word · lose track of someone · turn up · not have the heart to do something
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Episode 159 · Short Stories with Peter: Hoichi the Earless by Lafcadio Hearn (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
Welcome to Short Stories with Peter from Your English Toolbox. I am Peter.
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Episode 159 · Short Stories with Peter: Hoichi the Earless by Lafcadio Hearn (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
be taken in · keep something to yourself · hold your breath · leave something out
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Episode 158 · It’s No Big Deal: 4 Natural Ways to Handle Small Problems
Julia, I have bad news. What happened?
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Episode 158 · It’s No Big Deal: 4 Natural Ways to Handle Small Problems
It’s no big deal. · These things happen. · We’ll figure it out. · Let me take care of it.
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Episode 157 · A Tough Cookie: 4 Idioms to Describe Character
Julia, I found your notes for the new community project. Is something wrong with them?
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Episode 157 · A Tough Cookie: 4 Idioms to Describe Character
have a heart of gold · a tough cookie · an open book · a dark horse
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Episode 156 · Stop Saying “Scared”: Nervous, Anxious or Terrified?
Martin, you used the word scared three times this morning. I had three worrying situations.
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Episode 156 · Stop Saying “Scared”: Nervous, Anxious or Terrified?
nervous · anxious · terrified
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Episode 155 · Weekly English Recap: 16 Shadowing Pairs
Welcome to Your English Toolbox. I am Peter.
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Episode 155 · Weekly English Recap: 16 Shadowing Pairs
get straight to the point · beat around the bush · read between the lines · keep someone posted
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Episode 154 · Short Stories with Peter: The Bet by Anton Chekhov (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
Welcome to Short Stories with Peter from Your English Toolbox. I am Peter.
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Episode 154 · Short Stories with Peter: The Bet by Anton Chekhov (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
have something at stake · stick something out · be on the verge of · turn your back on something
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Episode 153 · Could You Give Me a Hand? 4 Natural Ways to Ask for Help
Julia, could you help me with these boxes? I could, but you are carrying four at once.
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Episode 153 · Could You Give Me a Hand? 4 Natural Ways to Ask for Help
Could you give me a hand? · Would you mind…? · I could use some help with… · I’d appreciate it if you could…
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Episode 152 · How Bad Is the Problem? Minor, Serious or Urgent?
Martin, we have three problems before tomorrow's community event. How bad are they?
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Episode 152 · How Bad Is the Problem? Minor, Serious or Urgent?
minor · serious · urgent
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Episode 151 · Get Straight to the Point: 4 Communication Idioms
Martin, did the workshop organisers finally confirm your place? They sent me a very long email.
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Episode 151 · Get Straight to the Point: 4 Communication Idioms
get straight to the point · beat around the bush · read between the lines · keep someone posted
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Episode 150 · 10 Habits of People Who Live to 100 | Part 2: Your Mind
I did the five habits. All five?
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Episode 150 · 10 Habits of People Who Live to 100 | Part 2: Your Mind
a reason to get up · look forward to · downshift · unload stress
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Episode 149 · Weekly English Recap: 21 Shadowing Pairs
Welcome to Your English Toolbox. I am Peter.
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Episode 149 · Weekly English Recap: 21 Shadowing Pairs
on the fence · sleep on it · go with your gut · take the plunge
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Episode 148 · Short Stories with Peter: The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
Welcome to Short Stories with Peter from Your English Toolbox. I am Peter.
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Episode 148 · Short Stories with Peter: The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
look the part · beyond your means · pay off a debt · take something at face value
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Episode 147 · I’d Better Get Going: 4 Natural Ways to End a Conversation
Julia, we have been saying goodbye for five minutes. I am trying to end the conversation naturally.
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Episode 147 · I’d Better Get Going: 4 Natural Ways to End a Conversation
I should let you go · I’d better get going · Let’s catch up soon · It was good talking to you
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Episode 146 · Stop Saying “Interesting”: Fascinating, Thought-Provoking or Engaging?
Martin, how was the science festival? Interesting.
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Episode 146 · Stop Saying “Interesting”: Fascinating, Thought-Provoking or Engaging?
fascinating · thought-provoking · engaging · hold your attention
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Episode 145 · On the Fence? 4 Decision Idioms to Help You Choose
Martin, why have you opened the same registration page six times? I am deciding whether to join a weekend storytelling workshop.
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Episode 145 · On the Fence? 4 Decision Idioms to Help You Choose
on the fence · sleep on it · go with your gut · take the plunge
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Episode 144 · Short Stories with Peter: The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
Welcome to Short Stories with Peter from Your English Toolbox. I am Peter.
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Episode 144 · Short Stories with Peter: The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
grant a wish · come true · tempt fate · interfere with fate
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Episode 143 · 10 Habits of People Who Live to 100 | Part 1: Your Body
I have discovered the secret of living to a hundred. Already?
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Episode 143 · 10 Habits of People Who Live to 100 | Part 1: Your Body
to get into the habit of doing something · to cut down on something · to give something up · hold that thought
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Episode 142 · Short Stories with Peter: The Open Window by Saki (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
Welcome to Short Stories with Peter from Your English Toolbox. I am Peter.
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Episode 142 · Short Stories with Peter: The Open Window by Saki (Abridged B1–B2 Level)
spin a yarn · take someone in · keep a straight face · a mischievous streak
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Episode 141 · Weekly English Recap: 20 Shadowing Pairs
Welcome to Your English Toolbox. I am Peter.
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Episode 141 · Weekly English Recap: 20 Shadowing Pairs
come out on top · pay off · go places · with flying colours
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Episode 140 · No Way! 4 Natural Ways to React to News
Martin, I have four messages for you. All right.
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Episode 140 · No Way! 4 Natural Ways to React to News
No way! · That’s great news! · What a relief! · I’m sorry to hear that.
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Episode 139 · Will It Happen? Likely, Unlikely or Inevitable
Martin, are we still going to the outdoor concert tomorrow? Probably.
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Episode 139 · Will It Happen? Likely, Unlikely or Inevitable
likely · unlikely · inevitable
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Episode 138 · Come Out on Top: 4 Success Idioms That Pay Off
Martin, why are you carrying a tiny plastic trophy? It belongs to Emma, one of the students in my presentation group.
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Episode 138 · Come Out on Top: 4 Success Idioms That Pay Off
come out on top · pay off · go places · with flying colours
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Episode 137 · Is It Too Late to Start Again? | How to Live a Good Life, Episode 4
Before anything else. Before the music, before the welcome, before any of it.
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Episode 137 · Is It Too Late to Start Again? | How to Live a Good Life, Episode 4
too late · to write somebody off · to move on · an expiry date
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Episode 136 · Why We Drift Apart — and How to Stay Close | How to Live a Good Life, Episode 3
Last night I was looking for a photo of my passport, and I found a different photo instead. Go on.
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Episode 136 · Why We Drift Apart — and How to Stay Close | How to Live a Good Life, Episode 3
to drift apart · shared history · social fitness · a bid for connection
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Episode 135 · Do You Mean…? 4 Natural Ways to Ask for Clarification
Martin, the client wants us to make the page lighter. All right.
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Episode 135 · Do You Mean…? 4 Natural Ways to Ask for Clarification
Do you mean...? · So, what you’re saying is... · If I understand correctly... · Could you walk me through that?
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Episode 134 · Stop Saying “Good”: Enjoyable, Rewarding or Worthwhile?
Martin, was the weekend photography course good? Yes, it was good.
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Episode 134 · Stop Saying “Good”: Enjoyable, Rewarding or Worthwhile?
enjoyable · rewarding · worthwhile · to have a good time
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Episode 133 · The Bottom Line: 4 Business Idioms You’ll Hear at Work
Martin, why does this email sound like a sports lesson? Which email?
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Episode 133 · The Bottom Line: 4 Business Idioms You’ll Hear at Work
to touch base · the bottom line · to raise the bar · to go the extra mile
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Episode 132 · Why People Like You More Than You Think | How to Live a Good Life, Part 2
I went to a barbecue on Saturday. Thirty people.
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Episode 132 · Why People Like You More Than You Think | How to Live a Good Life, Part 2
the liking gap · to come across as · an awkward pause · a joke does not land
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Episode 131 · They Studied Happiness for 80 Years | How to Live a Good Life, Part 1
Yesterday afternoon, at eight minutes to five, I got the best professional news I have had in three years. Tell them what it was.
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Episode 131 · They Studied Happiness for 80 Years | How to Live a Good Life, Part 1
to chase an opportunity · to pick up the phone · to follow someone over time · to take part
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Episode 130 · I See It Differently: 4 Polite Ways to Disagree
Martin, every meeting should begin at seven in the morning. I am not sure about that.
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Episode 130 · I See It Differently: 4 Polite Ways to Disagree
I take your point, but... · I see it differently · I'm not sure I agree · That's not necessarily the case
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Episode 129 · A Difficult Decision: Tricky, Tough or Straightforward?
Martin, have you decided whether to accept the new project? Not yet.
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Episode 129 · A Difficult Decision: Tricky, Tough or Straightforward?
tricky · tough · straightforward
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Episode 128 · Get the Ball Rolling: 4 Productivity Idioms for Work
Martin, have you started planning the new podcast project? I have opened a document.
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Episode 128 · Get the Ball Rolling: 4 Productivity Idioms for Work
get the ball rolling · learn the ropes · cut corners · back to the drawing board
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Episode 127 · How to Cross Any Desert: One Step at a Time
Have you ever looked at a big goal... and felt so overwhelmed that you didn't even start? Every single time I think about learning to drive, honestly.
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Episode 127 · How to Cross Any Desert: One Step at a Time
to feel overwhelmed · manageable · a habit that sticks · a point of reference
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Episode 126 · The 3 Tasks That Actually Matter
Have you ever finished a full day, completely exhausted... and then, lying in bed, asked yourself: "what did I actually get done today?" Oh, I know that exact moment.
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Episode 126 · The 3 Tasks That Actually Matter
key result areas · the weakest link · to drag something down · to cap something
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Episode 125 · Something Came Up: 4 Natural Ways to Change Plans
Martin, are you already at the café? Yes.
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Episode 125 · Something Came Up: 4 Natural Ways to Change Plans
Something came up · I can't make it · Could we move it to...? · Does ... work for you?
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Episode 124 · Stop Saying “Very Bad”: Awful, Dreadful or Appalling?
Martin, how was your hotel? Very bad.
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Episode 124 · Stop Saying “Very Bad”: Awful, Dreadful or Appalling?
awful · dreadful · appalling · unpleasant
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Episode 123 · Get Along, Break the Ice & More: 4 Relationship Idioms
Martin, why are you carrying a bag of dog treats? My new neighbours invited me for coffee, and they have a dog.
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Episode 123 · Get Along, Break the Ice & More: 4 Relationship Idioms
get along with someone · break the ice · have a soft spot for someone or something · see eye to eye
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Episode 122 · Why Saying No Is a Productivity Superpower
Have you ever said yes to something... and felt your stomach sink the second the word left your mouth? Oh, I know that feeling exactly.
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Episode 122 · Why Saying No Is a Productivity Superpower
to feel your stomach sink · famous last words · a rule of thumb · to turn someone down
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Episode 121 · Eat the Frog First: Stop Procrastinating and Do What Matters
Have you ever had one task on your list... just one... that you moved to tomorrow every single day for two weeks? Oh, I know that task.
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Episode 121 · Eat the Frog First: Stop Procrastinating and Do What Matters
to put something off · to get something done · to tick something off · a weight off your shoulders
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Episode 120 · Beyond Yes: 4 Natural Ways to Agree in English
Martin, I think we should move our Saturday picnic indoors. Why?
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Episode 120 · Beyond Yes: 4 Natural Ways to Agree in English
Exactly · That makes sense · I see your point · You have a point
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Episode 119 · Stop Saying “Big”: Spacious, Enormous or Substantial?
Martin, I think I have found the perfect apartment. That sounds exciting.
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Episode 119 · Stop Saying “Big”: Spacious, Enormous or Substantial?
spacious · enormous · substantial · plenty of room
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Episode 118 · A Piece of Cake? 4 Food Idioms You Can Use Every Day
Martin, why are there twelve plates on your kitchen table? Because I am cooking dinner for twelve people tonight.
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Episode 118 · A Piece of Cake? 4 Food Idioms You Can Use Every Day
a piece of cake · bite off more than you can chew · spill the beans · in a nutshell
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Episode 116 · The Happiness Trap: Why the Excitement Never Lasts
Have you ever felt the excitement of a brand new phone... completely disappear in less than a week? One day, it feels like magic in your hands.
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Episode 116 · The Happiness Trap: Why the Excitement Never Lasts
hedonic adaptation · the hedonic treadmill · a sunk cost · baseline
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Episode 115 · How to Buy Time When Speaking English: 4 Natural Expressions
Martin, ask me a difficult question. All right.
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Episode 115 · How to Buy Time When Speaking English: 4 Natural Expressions
Let me think · Give me a second · How can I put this? · What I mean is...
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Episode 114 · Important, Essential or Crucial? Choose the Right Word
Martin, why is your suitcase so heavy? Because everything inside it is important.
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Episode 114 · Important, Essential or Crucial? Choose the Right Word
important · essential · crucial
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Episode 113 · Daily Routines of a Police Detective
Hello, friends. Welcome back to Your English Toolbox.
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Episode 113 · Daily Routines of a Police Detective
follow up on something · case file · piece things together · working theory
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Episode 112 · When Everything Costs an Arm and a Leg: 4 Money Idioms
Martin, I have found the perfect hotel for our summer holiday. Perfect location?
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Episode 112 · When Everything Costs an Arm and a Leg: 4 Money Idioms
cost an arm and a leg · on a shoestring · make ends meet · save for a rainy day
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Episode 111 · The Silent Letter Trap: Why Knight, Wrong and Psychology Scare Everyone
Knight. Wrong.
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Episode 111 · The Silent Letter Trap: Why Knight, Wrong and Psychology Scare Everyone
silent letter · catch up with · with no exceptions · get lost
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Episode 110 · Stop Saying “Very Good”: 3 Stronger English Words
Martin, the restaurant was very good. Good.
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Episode 110 · Stop Saying “Very Good”: 3 Stronger English Words
excellent · impressive · outstanding · without notes
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Episode 109 · One Year of Love, Chaos and Podcasting: Martin & Julia’s Untold Stories
Can you believe it has actually been a year? Fifty-two weeks.
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Episode 109 · One Year of Love, Chaos and Podcasting: Martin & Julia’s Untold Stories
jinx something · off the record · get someone started · make it past
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Episode 108 · Around the Clock to Call It a Day: 4 Time Idioms in 5 Minutes
Martin, why are you still working? It is nearly ten o'clock.
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Episode 108 · Around the Clock to Call It a Day: 4 Time Idioms in 5 Minutes
around the clock · in the nick of time · call it a day
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Episode 107 · Stop Guessing What They Really Meant
Have you ever come home, seen someone's quiet face, and instantly decided you knew exactly what they were thinking? Or worked yourself into complete exhaustion, trying to prove to yourself that you were "trying hard enough"?
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Episode 107 · Stop Guessing What They Really Meant
jump to conclusions · give someone the benefit of the doubt · read too much into something · speak your mind
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Episode 106 · Why Your Words Are Casting Spells
Have you ever repeated something someone said about a friend and felt that little sting of guilt right after?
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Episode 106 · Why Your Words Are Casting Spells
a sting of guilt · to snap at someone · to carry something with you · impeccable
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Episode 105 · Stop Saying “Tired”: Sleepy, Exhausted or Drained?
Martin, I am tired. You said that yesterday, Julia.
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Episode 105 · Stop Saying “Tired”: Sleepy, Exhausted or Drained?
sleepy · exhausted · drained
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Episode 104 · The Power of the Pause: Why Slow English Sounds Confident
What is the most powerful word in the English language? Go on... guess.
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Episode 104 · The Power of the Pause: Why Slow English Sounds Confident
deliberate pause · filler word · active vocabulary · walk away with
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Episode 103 · From Under the Weather to Over the Moon: 4 Feeling Idioms
Martin, you do not look very happy today. Are you all right?
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Episode 103 · From Under the Weather to Over the Moon: 4 Feeling Idioms
under the weather · down in the dumps · over the moon / on cloud nine
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Episode 102 · Win Your Own World Cup
One week ago, 22 players walked out onto a stage in New Jersey. 80,000 people in the stadium, hundreds of millions watching around the world.
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Episode 102 · Win Your Own World Cup
completely deafening · here's the twist · walk away with · clean sheet
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Episode 101 · Make People Like You: Social Skills That Work in Any Language
Last week somewhere, you had a conversation in English. Maybe at work.
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Episode 101 · Make People Like You: Social Skills That Work in Any Language
walk away with · form an opinion · be born with · fall into a trap
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Episode 100 · A Busy Day Without Saying “Busy”: 3 Better English Words
Martin, how is your day going? Busy.
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Episode 100 · A Busy Day Without Saying “Busy”: 3 Better English Words
hectic · overwhelmed · manageable
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Episode 99 · Master Any Subject, Master English: How to Make Learning Automatic
You know how to ride a bicycle. Probably, yes.
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Episode 99 · Master Any Subject, Master English: How to Make Learning Automatic
walk away with · active recall · spaced repetition · procedural memory
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Episode 98 · When Plans Go Wrong: 3 Idioms in 5 Minutes
Have you ever planned everything perfectly... and then watched it fall apart? Oh yes.
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Episode 98 · When Plans Go Wrong: 3 Idioms in 5 Minutes
back to square one · a blessing in disguise · go with the flow
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Episode 97 · Study Less, Learn More: The Easy Focus Hack Nobody Taught You
Your phone is in your pocket right now. Or maybe... it is in your hand.
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Episode 97 · Study Less, Learn More: The Easy Focus Hack Nobody Taught You
attention has a leak · walk away with · hidden tax · attention residue
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Episode 96 · Never Forget a Word: Memory Champion Secrets for English Learners
A young man walks into his grandmother's house. She looks at him... and smiles politely.
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Episode 96 · Never Forget a Word: Memory Champion Secrets for English Learners
keep something in mind · walk away with · turn something into · memory palace
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Episode 95 · Calm English [STILL] - 03: Where Are You Right Now?
Welcome to Your English Toolbox. This is Calm English...
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Episode 95 · Calm English [STILL] - 03: Where Are You Right Now?
the moment when everything disappears · the heart gets fast · the thoughts get loud · what to do with your body
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Episode 94 · Mindful English, Mindful Life
I want to start today with a strange question. Go on.
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Episode 94 · Mindful English, Mindful Life
speak English · for a living · take with you · switch off
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Episode 93 · Calm English [STILL] - 02
Welcome to Your English Toolbox. This is Calm English...
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Episode 93 · Calm English [STILL] - 02
to breathe in · to breathe out · to inhale · to exhale
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Episode 92 · Calm English [STILL] - Every Part of You
Welcome to Your English Toolbox. This is Calm English... and today, something new begins.
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Episode 92 · Calm English [STILL] - Every Part of You
the space between your eyebrows · to unclench your jaw · the collarbones · the sternum
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Episode 91 · turn down the noise
Welcome to Your English Toolbox, your slow English podcast, where we train your ears step by step. I am Martin.
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Episode 91 · turn down the noise
to turn down the noise · background chatter · to tune in to something · to broadcast
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Episode 90 · How to Win Against Anxiety Language Fear, Daily Life and 3 Daily Habits
There is a moment every language learner knows. You are in a conversation.
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Episode 90 · How to Win Against Anxiety Language Fear, Daily Life and 3 Daily Habits
to fire an alarm · threat detection · the output gap · to label an emotion
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Episode 89 · Slow English Listening Practice 20 Idioms for Natural Conversations
Welcome to Your English Toolbox, where we train your ears step by step. And today... we have something really special for you.
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Episode 89 · Slow English Listening Practice 20 Idioms for Natural Conversations
a big fish in a small pond · a cold fish · a rough diamond · a dark horse
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Episode 88 · The ANXIETY related to languages that nobody names. Four ways to FIX IT.
Hello, everyone… welcome back to Your English Toolbox.
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Episode 88 · The ANXIETY related to languages that nobody names. Four ways to FIX IT.
to go off · evaluation apprehension · to lose access to something · background noise
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Episode 87 · Survival Kit - The Child's School
The school principal is explaining the new schedule. You are smiling… and you are nodding your head.
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Episode 87 · Survival Kit - The Child's School
to nod along · a parent-teacher meeting · an area of improvement · to redirect the pace
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Episode 86 · Survival Kit. The Emergency Room. Phrases for Daily Routine Situations.
It is the middle of the night. Someone you love is not well.
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Episode 86 · Survival Kit. The Emergency Room. Phrases for Daily Routine Situations.
the emergency room · to affect the care you receive · to describe the pain · to point to where it hurts
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Episode 85 · You Understand Everything But You Cant Speak
Hello, everyone… and welcome back to Your English Toolbox. I am Martin… and it feels so good to be back with you.
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Episode 85 · You Understand Everything But You Cant Speak
passive knowledge · to activate your vocabulary · to put into practice · to look something up
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Episode 84 · Survival Kit The Neighbour
There is a person who lives a few steps from your door. You see them in the hallway… by the bins… on the stairs.
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Episode 84 · Survival Kit The Neighbour
to break the ice · to properly meet someone · to show genuine interest · to give someone a hand
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Episode 83 · Survival Kit The Supermarket
You are pushing a trolley down an aisle. Everything looks familiar… but nothing has a label you fully understand.
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Episode 83 · Survival Kit The Supermarket
aisle · self-checkout · to be on offer · to pick up
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Episode 82 · First Steps: Living in English
You left everything behind. Your language, your people, your routines.
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Episode 82 · First Steps: Living in English
to find your feet · to get the hang of something · to adapt to · to pick yourself up
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Episode 81 · 5 Min Survival Kit: The Landlord
Your landlord calls you. You see the name on the screen and your stomach tightens.
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Episode 81 · 5 Min Survival Kit: The Landlord
to sort out a problem · your tenancy agreement · a landlord · a deposit
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Episode 80 · 5 Min Survival Kit: The Pharmacy
The pharmacist hands you a bag. They say something about dosage.
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Episode 80 · 5 Min Survival Kit: The Pharmacy
to pick up a prescription · over the counter · a pharmacist · a dosage
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Episode 79 · 5 min Survival Kit The Bank
You are standing at the counter. The cashier says something fast.
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Episode 79 · 5 min Survival Kit The Bank
to open an account · to set up a direct debit · to transfer funds · to go into debt
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Episode 78 · 5 Min Survival Kit The Phone Call
the phone rings, you see the number, you do not recognize it, and for a moment you think, maybe I will not answer, maybe I will let it go to voicemail, maybe later, but you know you cannot do that forever, so your thumb moves toward the screen, and the word answer feels enormous. Welcome to your English toolbox.
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Episode 78 · 5 Min Survival Kit The Phone Call
Could you repeat that, please? · to hold the line · to put someone through · to leave a message
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Episode 77 · Living in an English Speaking Country
Welcome to your English toolbox, where we train your ears, step by step. Want to take your learning even further?
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Episode 77 · Living in an English Speaking Country
to navigate daily life · to settle in · to get used to · to find your bearings
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Episode 76 · 5 Min Survival Kit The Doctor
Part One. Situation.
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Episode 76 · 5 Min Survival Kit The Doctor
to describe your symptoms · to be referred to a specialist · to make an appointment · to be in good health
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Episode 75 · Do Not Worry About Your English Accent
What if everything you believe about your accent is completely wrong? Not just a little wrong, completely fundamentally upside down wrong.
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Episode 75 · Do Not Worry About Your English Accent
to embrace your accent · intelligibility · to embrace · to sound natural
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Episode 74 · A Good Prompt Works Miracles
Have you ever asked a machine for help and felt completely reassured, and then later discovered that the reassurance was wrong? It is one of the most dangerous feelings in the modern world.
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Episode 74 · A Good Prompt Works Miracles
to prompt · to iterate · a prompt · to refine
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Episode 73 · A Second Date with a Lithuanian Woman
PAPART 1 THE ARCHITECTURE OF SILENCE Martin and Helena are walking in the forest. It is their second date.
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Episode 73 · A Second Date with a Lithuanian Woman
to read between the lines · to be on the same wavelength · subtext · to get your point across
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Episode 72 · Is AI Lying to You Artificial Intelligence Chatbots
Have you ever had a conversation where the other person agreed with everything you said even when you were completely wrong? It sounds like the perfect friend, doesn't it?
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Episode 72 · Is AI Lying to You Artificial Intelligence Chatbots
to hallucinate · to verify · to fact-check · a reliable source
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Episode 71 · Mics Off 2 Work Isnt Everything
I feel like my brain is a computer with 50 tabs open, Martin. And let me guess, Robert is the pop-up ad that you cannot close.
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Episode 71 · Mics Off 2 Work Isnt Everything
work-life balance · to draw the line · to set boundaries · to switch off
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Episode 70 · Mics Off The Date Martin Couldnt Stop Thinking About
I still have that ringing in my ears, Julia, like a constant hum after a concert. That is just the adrenaline finally leaving your system, Martin.
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Episode 70 · Mics Off The Date Martin Couldnt Stop Thinking About
to hit it off · to keep someone in mind · to strike up a conversation · to make small talk
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Episode 69 · Learn English with Music
Welcome to Your English Toolbox, the podcast that helps you build a better relationship with English, one real conversation at a time. I'm Martin.
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Episode 69 · Learn English with Music
to resonate · to pick apart · to pay close attention · to unpack
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Episode 68 · Do You Really Understand What You Desire
Have you ever reached a goal you worked on for years only to feel empty the very next day? It's a strange feeling, isn't it?
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Episode 68 · Do You Really Understand What You Desire
to desire · a driving force · intrinsic motivation · a sense of purpose
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Episode 67 · Ancient Japanese Techniques to Learn English
Welcome to Your English Toolbox, your slow English podcast where we train your ears step-by-step. I am Martin.
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Episode 67 · Ancient Japanese Techniques to Learn English
spaced repetition · to immerse yourself · to review regularly · context clues
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Episode 66 · 100 Shadowing Sentences to Rewire Your Brain
Welcome to your English toolbox, your Slow English podcast, where we train your ears step by step. I am Peter.
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Episode 66 · 100 Shadowing Sentences to Rewire Your Brain
to rewire your brain · to retrain your ear · neural pathway · to form a habit
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Episode 65 · Think Fast or Think Wrong
Part One The Mystery of the Two Minds Have you ever walked into a kitchen, looked at the fridge, and completely forgotten why you went there in the first place? Or perhaps you have made a quick emotional purchase online that felt right at the moment, but an hour later you realized it was a total mistake.
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Episode 65 · Think Fast or Think Wrong
to jump to conclusions · slow thinking · to challenge your assumptions · confirmation bias
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Episode 64 · All You Need Is a Lover
Imagine you are sitting in a quiet professional consultation room. You've been feeling heavy for months.
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Episode 64 · All You Need Is a Lover
to fall for someone · to be swept off your feet · to get butterflies · to have a crush on someone
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Episode 63 · Master 100 Essential Sentences Like a Native
Think about a master pianist for a moment. They do not start a masterpiece by playing at full speed.
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Episode 63 · Master 100 Essential Sentences Like a Native
to sound native · to nail a conversation · authenticity · fluency
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Episode 62 · Calm English 100 Powerful Sentences Stage
Welcome to Your English Toolbox, your slow English podcast where we train your ears step-by-step. I am Martin, and I am Peter.
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Episode 62 · Calm English 100 Powerful Sentences Stage
to absorb · to internalise · to process · to consolidate
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Episode 61 · Control Your Voice Under Pressure Ep3
I want you to imagine that you are sitting in a very important, high-stakes meeting with your international team. Everyone around the table is speaking in rapid, fluent English, and you are trying your absolute best just to follow the rhythm of the conversation.
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Episode 61 · Control Your Voice Under Pressure Ep3
to project your voice · to speak with authority · to command attention · to raise your voice
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Episode 60 · Control Your Nerves Public Speaking Ep2
Have you ever stood outside a closed door, waiting to walk into an English speaking exam and felt your own heart trying to escape from your chest? I know that feeling perfectly, and it is absolutely terrifying.
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Episode 60 · Control Your Nerves Public Speaking Ep2
to channel your nerves · to pause for effect · stage fright · to steady yourself
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Episode 59 · The Spotlight Effect
Have you ever made a tiny mistake when speaking English and suddenly felt like the entire room stopped just to judge you I Think we have all felt that sudden panic in our chest Your face gets hot your heart starts beating faster and your mind goes completely blank It feels like a bright heavy spotlight is shining right on your face exposing all your flaws Welcome to your English toolbox your slow English podcast where we train your ears step-by-step I am Martin and I am Julia Today we are talking about a very common psychological trap called the spotlight effect If you often stay quiet in meetings because you are afraid people are watching your every move This episode is exactly for you If you stay with us for the next six minutes You will understand the neuroscience of why nobody is actually looking at you You will also learn four essential vocabulary words to describe social anxiety
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Episode 59 · The Spotlight Effect
the spotlight effect · self-conscious · to feel judged · to put yourself out there
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Episode 58 · Add ONE Word and Your English Changes YET
Have you ever looked at a complex English grammar rule and thought I just can't do this? I Think we have all felt that heavy sensation in our chest.
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Episode 58 · Add ONE Word and Your English Changes YET
to upgrade · a nuance · to refine · to sound polished
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Episode 57 · Six Minutes of Words in Action
Part one: The atmosphere killer. Imagine you are at a great party with music and laughter.
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Episode 57 · Six Minutes of Words in Action
words in action · to illustrate · in context · usage
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Episode 56 · Calm Shadowing Practice Think for Yourself
Welcome to your English toolbox, your slow English podcast where we train your ears step-by-step. I am Peter.
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Episode 56 · Calm Shadowing Practice Think for Yourself
to shadow · to keep pace with · to echo · to replay
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Episode 55 · Think For Yourself A Challenge
Welcome to your English Toolbox, your Slow English Podcast, where we train your ears step by step. I am Martin.
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Episode 55 · Think For Yourself A Challenge
to think for yourself · to challenge an idea · to question something · to back up a claim
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Episode 54 · Atomic Habits Deep Dive Part 2
Welcome back to the deep end of the pool. We are back for episode two of our deep dive into atomic habits.
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Episode 54 · Atomic Habits Deep Dive Part 2
to make it obvious · to make it attractive · to make it easy · to make it satisfying
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Episode 53 · The J Sound Workout
Welcome back to The Sound Lab. I'm Martin.
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Episode 53 · The J Sound Workout
to warm up · to nail a sound · articulation · to drill
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Episode 52 · 100 Essential English Phrases
PART 1 — BLOCKS 1–25 HEY, I'M MARTIN.
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Episode 52 · 100 Essential English Phrases
to fill in the blanks · off the top of your head · to think on your feet · to grope for words
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Episode 51 · The Superpower You Didnt Know You Still Have
What if the best solution for the anxiety and stress of modern life would be looking at life like a six-year-old child? What if the cure for depression isn't in a pill but in the most unexpected place?
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Episode 51 · The Superpower You Didnt Know You Still Have
dormant · to reactivate · to pick up where you left off · passive vocabulary
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Episode 50 · Atomic Habits Deep Dive 1pct Rule
have decided to change my life completely. Oh really?
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Episode 50 · Atomic Habits Deep Dive 1pct Rule
to compound · marginal gains · to add up · to track your progress
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Episode 49 · The Obstacle Is the Way
Imagine you are standing in front of a giant mountain. It is cold.
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Episode 49 · The Obstacle Is the Way
an obstacle · to persevere · to push through · a hurdle
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Episode 48 · English for Farsi Speaking People
Part one. Welcome home, friends.
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Episode 48 · English for Farsi Speaking People
a false friend · to get mixed up · to trip you up · deceptive
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Episode 47 · Atomic Habits for English
Welcome to Your English Toolbox, your slow English podcast where we train your ears step-by-step. I am Julia.
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Episode 47 · Atomic Habits for English
a habit loop · to stack habits · a trigger · a reward
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Episode 46 · Train the TH Sound
Welcome to your English toolbox, where we build your confidence, one sound at a time. I'm Julia.
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Episode 46 · Train the TH Sound
to articulate · to mouth · to drill · to mimic
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Episode 45 · A New English Plan for the Year
Welcome to 7 Days of Calm English. A new way to start your English year.
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Episode 45 · A New English Plan for the Year
to map out · to stick to a plan · a milestone · to set a goal
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Episode 44 · 3 Tools That Can Carry Your English
Welcome to 7 Days of Calm English, a new way to start your English year. One short episode, one idea, one gentle reset.
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Episode 44 · 3 Tools That Can Carry Your English
to carry your English · to keep a vocabulary notebook · to revise · to jot something down
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Episode 43 · Day 5 of Calm English
Welcome to 7 Days of Calm English, a new way to start your English year, one short episode, one idea, one gentle reset. No studying, no pressure, just listening.
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Episode 43 · Day 5 of Calm English
self-compassion · to be kind to yourself · to forgive yourself · to nurture something
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Episode 42 · Day 4 of Calm English
Welcome to 7 Days of Calm English, a new way to start your English year. One short episode, one idea, one gentle reset, no studying, no pressure, just listening.
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Episode 42 · Day 4 of Calm English
to sit with something · to make peace with · to accept something · to let feelings pass
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Episode 41 · Day 3 of Calm English
Welcome to Seven Days of Calm English. A new way to start your English year.
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Episode 41 · Day 3 of Calm English
to appreciate · a silver lining · to look on the bright side · to bounce back
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Episode 40 · Day 2 of Calm English
Welcome to 7 Days of Calm English. A new way to start your English year.
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Episode 40 · Day 2 of Calm English
to breathe deeply · to let go of · at your own pace · to check your breathing
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Episode 39 · Seven Days of Calm English Day1
Welcome to Seven Days of Calm English, a new way to start your English year. For the next seven days, I will share one short episode each day, five to seven minutes.
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Episode 39 · Seven Days of Calm English Day1
to slow down · to be fully present · to tune in · to be mindful
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Episode 38 · How Strong Relationships Survive Conflict
Welcome to Your English Toolbox, your slow English podcast where we train your ears step by step.
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Episode 38 · How Strong Relationships Survive Conflict
to work things out · to see eye to eye · to come to a compromise · to talk it through
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Episode 37 · Dont Take Love for Granted
Welcome to Your English Toolbox, your slow English podcast where we train your ears step by step. I am Martin and I am Julia.
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Episode 37 · Dont Take Love for Granted
to take something for granted · to show appreciation · to cherish · to count your blessings
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Episode 36 · Calm English for Tired Minds
Welcome to the Slow Listening Podcast Series, the show where we train your ears step by step. Today is for days when you feel tired, days when you feel lazy or unmotivated, days when you do not want to study.
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Episode 36 · Calm English for Tired Minds
to decompress · mental fatigue · to unwind · burnout
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Episode 35 · A Christmas Story in London
Welcome to Your English Toolbox, your slow English podcast where we train your ears step by step. I am Martin, and I am very happy you are here with us today.
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Episode 35 · A Christmas Story in London
to bustle · to wander · cosy · to stroll
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Episode 34 · The Language of Christmas
Welcome to the Slow Listening Podcast Series, the show where we train your ears step by step. I'm Martin and I'm Peter.
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Episode 34 · The Language of Christmas
festive · to gather · a tradition · to deck the halls
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Episode 33 · Can You Really Learn English in 90 Days
Welcome to the Slow Listening Podcast Series, the show where we train your ears. I'm Martin.
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Episode 33 · Can You Really Learn English in 90 Days
a timeframe · to set realistic expectations · a solid foundation · to be consistent
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Episode 32 · Why Your English Doesnt Sound Like You
Welcome to the Slow Listening Podcast Series, the show where we train your ears step-by-step. Welcome back to your English toolbox, Slow English Podcast.
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Episode 32 · Why Your English Doesnt Sound Like You
to come across · a personality · to sound like yourself · a filtered version
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Episode 31 · Calm Your Mind While Practicing English — Slow Shadowing
Welcome to your English toolbox. I am Peter, and today we will train your ear, your rhythm, and your mind.
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Episode 31 · Calm Your Mind While Practicing English — Slow Shadowing
mental noise · to stop the mental noise · a reality check · the second wave
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Episode 30 · Learn English and Stop Overthinking
⚫ Welcome to your English Toolbox, your Slow English Podcast where we train your ears step by step. ⚪ I am Julia.
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Episode 30 · Learn English and Stop Overthinking
to overthink · to get out of your head · to just go for it · to snap out of it
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Episode 29 · Calm English 100 Sentences Unstoppable
100 sentences to make your English unstoppable. Welcome to your English toolbox, the Slow English Podcast, where we train your ears step by step.
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Episode 29 · Calm English 100 Sentences Unstoppable
to find your groove · to ease into · to be in the zone · to let go of
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Episode 28 · Become Truly Unstoppable in English
Then comes your finish line script, the exact lines you prepared in step one. You don't need 100 phrases.
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Episode 28 · Become Truly Unstoppable in English
to push through · to bounce back · a setback · to rise above
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Episode 27 · Defeat the Impostor Syndrome
Welcome to Your English Toolbox, your slow English podcast where we train your ear step by step. I am Julia.
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Episode 27 · Defeat the Impostor Syndrome
impostor syndrome · to feel like a fraud · to own your progress · to compare yourself to others
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Episode 26 · Stop Your Inner Critic
Introduction. A Special Dedication.
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Episode 26 · Stop Your Inner Critic
the inner critic · to second-guess yourself · to cut yourself some slack · to talk yourself out of something
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Episode 25 · Express Your Feelings in English
Welcome to Your English Toolbox, the podcast where we train your ears and your mind step by step.
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Episode 25 · Express Your Feelings in English
to put into words · heartfelt · to strike a chord · to come across as
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Episode 24 · Talk About Your Feelings in English
Talk about your feelings. Welcome to Your English Toolbox, your slow English podcast where we train your ears step-by-step.
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Episode 24 · Talk About Your Feelings in English
anxiety lives in the future · to get something off your chest · to bottle up · to open up
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Episode 23 · Shadowing Practice 100 Lessons
Welcome to your English toolbox, the podcast where we train your ears and your mind step by step. I am Peter,
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Episode 23 · Shadowing Practice 100 Lessons
step by step · to let go of · to move forward · self-worth
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Episode 22 · Slang Expressions Episode 2
⚫ Welcome to Your English Toolbox, your Slow English Podcast where we train your ears step by step. ⚫ I am Martin.
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Episode 22 · Slang Expressions Episode 2
based · sus · bruh · ate
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Episode 21 · "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" 25 Minutes Book Summary.
Have you ever felt anxious about a problem and then you started feeling anxious about being anxious? That happens to me all the time, Martin.
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Episode 21 · "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" 25 Minutes Book Summary.
to beat yourself up · a tiny action · to pay attention · responsibility
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Episode 20 · The Need to Stop Is More Important Than Your Need to Run
Welcome to Your English Toolbox, your slow English podcast where we train your ears step-by-step.
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Episode 20 · The Need to Stop Is More Important Than Your Need to Run
in the present moment · paying attention · to reconnect with something · to push through
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Episode 19 · You are not the problem. The 3 Traps that keep your english locked.
Welcome to your English toolbox, the Slow English Podcast, where we train your ears step by step. My name is Peter, today we have a calm shadowing episode.
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Episode 19 · You are not the problem. The 3 Traps that keep your english locked.
step by step · to keep going · out loud · shadowing
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Episode 18 · Slang Expressions Nobody Teaches You Ep1
⚫ Welcome to Your English Toolbox, your Slow English Podcast where we train your ears step by step. ⚫ I am Martin.
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Episode 18 · Slang Expressions Nobody Teaches You Ep1
rizz · no cap · cap · deadass
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Episode 17 · How to Read People — What They Reveal Without Realizing It : 20 Minutes Book Insights
Picture this. You're sitting with someone you care about, like a partner, a parent, a child, a friend.
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Episode 17 · How to Read People — What They Reveal Without Realizing It : 20 Minutes Book Insights
jump to conclusions · feel seen · to adapt to · to adapt
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Episode 16 · Slow English Podcast. Vocabulary Focus — 10 Idioms That Make English Flow
Idioms are like tiny stories hidden inside language. When you learn them slowly — not by memorizing, but by feeling them — they make your English sound alive.
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Episode 16 · Slow English Podcast. Vocabulary Focus — 10 Idioms That Make English Flow
make up your mind · give it a try · step by step · sooner or later
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Episode 15 · Train Your Brain and Mouth to Speak with Confidence
Stop. Don’t open your grammar book yet.
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Episode 15 · Train Your Brain and Mouth to Speak with Confidence
I didn't catch that · to lower your voice · to keep it simple · to take your time
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Episode 14 · Verbs Focus
EPISODE 2 — “The Ten Verbs That Move You Forward” [Soft acoustic intro music fades in – calm and reflective]
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Episode 14 · Verbs Focus
to pick something up · to overcome · get stuck · to refine
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Episode 13 · Vocabulary Focus — 10 Words That Tell Your English Story
Have you ever noticed how some words carry an entire story inside them? Words that don’t just describe your English learning, but define it?
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Episode 13 · Vocabulary Focus — 10 Words That Tell Your English Story
struggle · breakthrough · barrier · pattern
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Episode 12 · Why Traditional Language Learning Is Broken
“Why Traditional Language Learning is Broken — and How to Fix It” ⚫ Have you ever spent years studying a language at school?
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Episode 12 · Why Traditional Language Learning Is Broken
it’s never too late · comprehensible input · muscle memory · out loud
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Episode 11 · Calm Morning English — Easy Shadowing to Start Your Day
Good morning, everyone. Welcome back to your slow English shadowing practice.
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Episode 11 · Calm Morning English — Easy Shadowing to Start Your Day
word by word · to double-check · to breathe in · to glance at
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Episode 10 · A Childhood Memory That Changed the Way
Hello, my friends. I’m Martin — the voice you’ve been listening to for a while now.
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Episode 10 · A Childhood Memory That Changed the Way
to express yourself · to pay attention · no pressure · hide behind
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Episode 9 · How to Talk to Yourself
Welcome to the Slow Listening podcast series, the show where we train your ears
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Episode 9 · How to Talk to Yourself
to take it one step at a time · to be kind to yourself · to give yourself permission · to pay close attention
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Episode 8 · Routines of a City Policeman
Hey there, English Toolbox listeners. Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, wherever you are.
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Episode 8 · Routines of a City Policeman
to be aware of something · under pressure · to stay focused · to break something down
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Episode 7 · Slow English is Calm and Effective English. Meet Peter to Learn and Relax at the same time
Welcome to the Slow English Podcast Series — the show where we train your ears step by step. If you want to speak English with more confidence, more joy, and less stress, you are in the right place.
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Episode 7 · Slow English is Calm and Effective English. Meet Peter to Learn and Relax at the same time
step by step · word by word · to pay attention · to pick something up
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Episode 6 · Routines of a Music Star
From the silver screen to the global stage, she's lived a thousand lives before her twenties. Forget what you think you know about fame.
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Episode 6 · Routines of a Music Star
to be in the zone · to trust the process · every single day · the finish line
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Episode 5 · How People Actually Get Good at English
HOW TO GET REALLY GOOD AT ENGLISH Welcome back to The English Toolbox!
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Episode 5 · How People Actually Get Good at English
to get a feel for · a solid foundation · spaced repetition · to immerse yourself
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Episode 4 · Wake Up, Speak Up: Daily Routines in Real English
Hey, English Toolbox fam! We are so excited to have you back today because we're diving deep into something absolutely vital for everyone, especially if you're a student, remembering your years at college or just want to understand how to maximize your day.
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Episode 4 · Wake Up, Speak Up: Daily Routines in Real English
to drag yourself out of bed · the daily grind · a game-changer · a food coma
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Episode 3 · Understand Fast English the Easy Way Ep2
Imagine this. A learner sits in class with perfect grammar scores, long vocabulary lists, and zero confidence when people talk fast. He walks into a cafe, hears, hey, do you want to sit over here?
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Episode 3 · Understand Fast English the Easy Way Ep2
to cut to the chase · make up your mind · a piece of cake · back to square one
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Episode 2 · Why Fast English Sounds Fast
Welcome to the slow listening podcast, the show where we train your ears step by step, slowly and with confidence. Let me ask you something.
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Episode 2 · Why Fast English Sounds Fast
contraction · linking · reduction · chunk
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Episode 1 · Slow Listening - The Secret to Fast English Fluency
Hey, English Toolbox fam. We are so excited to have you back today for an episode that's going to change the way you think about language learning.
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Episode 1 · Slow Listening - The Secret to Fast English Fluency
a solid foundation · to build confidence · neural pathway · muscle memory
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