To Fluency Podcast: English with Jack

Welcome to this special English lesson where we dive into the four essential skills you need to master: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Pronunciation. This comprehensive lesson is packed with strategies, tips, and examples to help you improve step by step. Each skill is crucial for fluency, and by mastering them, you’ll boost your confidence in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing in English. RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH Affiliate Disclosure Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! Fantastic courses from a teacher friend: https://www.tofluency.com/espr... Find a language teacher online here: https://go.italki.com/tofluenc... Learn English through TV: https://www.tofluency.com/flue... Learn English with AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?... Speaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?... Writing method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?... Here’s what we’ll cover: - Listening Skills Learn how to improve your listening comprehension and why comprehensible input is essential for language acquisition. ✅ Find resources slightly above your level for steady improvement. ✅ Listen to podcasts, news, and interviews you can mostly understand. ✅ Challenge yourself gradually with more advanced materials. ✅ Acquiring grammar comes from hearing it repeatedly in context. - Reading Skills Discover the difference between intensive and extensive reading and how to combine them for maximum benefit. ✅ Intensive reading: Focus on new words, phrases, and grammar structures. ✅ Extensive reading: Read for pleasure and overall understanding without stopping. ✅ Find books that interest you, are comprehensible, and relevant to your goals. ✅ Use graded readers and audiobooks to enhance your learning. ✅ Highlight unfamiliar vocabulary, then review and internalize it using digital tools. - Writing Skills Practical tips to improve your writing and integrate it into your learning routine. ✅ Keep a daily diary to practice conversational English. ✅ Copy text from articles or books to internalize sentence structures. ✅ Read widely to absorb natural writing styles. ✅ Get feedback on your writing through apps or teachers. ✅ Use tools like grammar apps to refine your grammar and sentence construction. ✅ Search for phrases online to ensure your writing is accurate and idiomatic.  - Pronunciation Skills Master English sounds, stress, intonation, and linking for fluency and confidence. ✅ Learn how to produce specific sounds, such as the V and F sounds. ✅ Practice, record yourself, and get feedback to refine your pronunciation. ✅ Focus on stress and intonation to sound natural in conversations. ✅ Work on retractions and linking, such as “I could’ve done it.” ✅ Repeat sounds and phrases regularly to build muscle memory.  By the end of this lesson, you’ll have practical tools to improve your English fluency. Take notes, check the description for a summary and resources, and most importantly, take action. Which skill do you want to work on first? Let me know in the comments, and don’t forget to share this lesson with a friend who’s learning English. Let’s continue your journey to fluency together.

Welcome to this English lesson, where you'll improve your listening skills with the story "The Community Garage Sale." This touching tale follows Anna and her son Max as they participate in their neighborhood garage sale. What starts as a mundane task turns into a heartfelt moment when an elderly man finds an old record player that brings back precious memories of his late wife. Through this interaction, Max learns the value of memories and human connection, realizing that the things we discard can mean the world to someone else.00:00 intro to the story01:08 the story07:31 language analysis In this lessonYou'll also learn key English phrases used in the story to convey emotion and vivid imagery. Here’s the language analysis:“One person's junk is another person's treasure” Meaning: Something you no longer value might be meaningful or useful to someone else. Example: I was about to throw out my old chair, but the neighbor took it. One person's junk is another person's treasure.“Gathering dust” Meaning: Something has been sitting unused for a long time. Example: My guitar has been gathering dust in the corner for years.“Brought him back to a time” Meaning: Something makes someone remember a specific moment from the past. Example: Hearing that song brought me back to a time when I was a child.“Long lost” Meaning: Something not seen for a very long time but once greatly valued. Example: She found a long-lost letter from her childhood tucked into that book.“Lump in her throat” Meaning: A physical feeling of being emotional, often when trying to hold back tears. Example: When I watched that video, I felt a lump in my throat.“Clearing space in her heart” Meaning: Letting go of physical or emotional clutter to feel lighter and happier. Example: Sometimes clearing space in your home helps clear your mind as well.“Unspoken understanding” Meaning: When people understand each other without needing to say anything. Example: When she smiled at him across the room, there was an unspoken understanding between them.Listen to the story again to reinforce your learning, and check the description for the full text of the phrases, additional learning resources, and more episodes to help you improve your English. Don’t forget to share this lesson with a friend and subscribe if you’re new here. Thank you for being here, and I’ll see you next time!

In this English lesson, you'll learn how to confidently talk about your devices, apps, tech problems, social media habits, and even the future of technology. We'll explore useful phrases, common idioms, and fun conversational topics to help you sound natural when discussing technology in English.Whether you're excited about a new phone or trying to explain a tech issue, this lesson has you covered.RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISHAffiliate Disclosure: Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!Fantastic courses from a teacher friend: https://www.tofluency.com/espresso/Find a language teacher online here: https://go.italki.com/tofluencyLearn English through TV: https://www.tofluency.com/fluentu/Learn English with AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cIvJsDPmXwSpeaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQWriting method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1lcfgwYour Devices: 💬 I just got it, and it’s amazing. 💬 The camera is incredible. It takes such clear photos. 💬 The screen is huge, and the battery lasts all day. 💬 My laptop is outdated. I need to upgrade. 💬 My phone keeps freezing. It’s so annoying. 💬 The battery on my tablet doesn’t last anymore.Phrases to Fix Tech Problems: 💬 Do you know how to fix this? 💬 Have you tried restarting it? 💬 Can you take a look at my phone?Talking About Apps and Websites: 💬 I downloaded a new app to help me learn English. 💬 I have a new fitness app, and it’s great for tracking my exercise. 💬 Is it free, or do you need to pay for it? 💬 Could you send me the link? 💬 What’s the name of that app again? 💬 I looked it up on Google and found everything I needed. 💬 I spend way too much time online shopping. 💬 My phone updated automatically last night.Social Media Phrases: 💬 I spend way too much time scrolling through Instagram. 💬 I posted a photo yesterday, and it got lots of likes. 💬 Have you seen that viral video of the cat dancing? 💬 I deleted my Facebook app because I needed a break. 💬 I’m trying to limit my time on social media.Technology Habits: 💬 I’m trying to cut down on my screen time. 💬 I check my phone first thing in the morning. 💬 I’m addicted to my phone. I can’t put it down. 💬 I check social media every five minutes. I’m totally addicted.The Future of Technology: 💬 I think AI is going to change everything. 💬 Virtual reality is going to change how we work and play. 💬 Have you heard about self-driving cars? 💬 I think self-driving cars will be everywhere in 10 years.Useful Tech Idioms: 💬 AI tools like ChatGPT have been a game-changer. 💬 I went camping and was completely off the grid.By the end of this lesson, you’ll be ready to talk about all things tech with confidence. What are your top three apps right now? Leave a comment below! And don’t forget to share this video or podcast with a friend who’s learning English. 

In this English lesson, you're going to practice your listening skills with the story The Uninvited Guest. After the story, we'll explore seven key phrases that will help you understand how to convey suspense, tension, and emotional depth in English. Whether you're here to improve your vocabulary, comprehension, or overall fluency, this lesson will give you practical tools to use in everyday conversations.Chapters: 00:00 intro to the story01:00 the story07:24 learn phrases from the storyRESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISHAffiliate Disclosure Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!Fantastic courses from a teacher friend: https://www.tofluency.com/espresso/Find a language teacher online here: https://go.italki.com/tofluencyLearn English through TV: https://www.tofluency.com/fluentu/Learn English with AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cIvJsDPmXwSpeaking method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQWriting method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDkiY1lcfgwThe first phrase: A knot form in her stomach 💬 Laura felt a knot form in her stomach when she saw David at the door. 💬 I felt a knot in my stomach before the exam. 💬 She had a knot in her stomach when she realized she'd made a mistake.The second phrase: Good to see you again 💬 David said, "Good to see you again," to James in a neutral way. 💬 It's good to see you again after all these years. 💬 Good to see you again! How have you been?The third phrase: Never one to miss an opportunity 💬 David was described as never one to miss an opportunity, meaning he always took advantage of chances. 💬 She's never one to miss an opportunity to help others. 💬 He's never one to miss an opportunity to show off his knowledge.The fourth phrase: Stick with you 💬 David said some memories stick with you, meaning they remain in your mind for a long time. 💬 The kindness of strangers during my trip really stuck with me. 💬 That lesson stuck with him and shaped how he handled challenges.The fifth phrase: Walking on a tightrope 💬 Laura felt like she was walking on a tightrope during the evening, navigating a delicate situation. 💬 Managing the team while avoiding conflicts felt like walking on a tightrope. 💬 She was walking on a tightrope trying not to upset anyone.The sixth phrase: Lingering gaze 💬 David's lingering gaze added to the tension, suggesting deeper feelings or intentions. 💬 His lingering gaze told her everything he didn’t say. 💬 The lingering gaze between them hinted at something unspoken.The seventh phrase: Let out a breath she didn’t realize she’d been holding 💬 Laura let out a breath she didn’t realize she’d been holding after David left, feeling relieved. 💬 When the test was over, I let out a breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding. 💬 She finally let out a breath as the situation resolved.By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a deeper understanding of these phrases and how to use them effectively in your own conversations. Listen to the story again and focus on how these expressions are used in context. Don’t forget to share this video with friends who are learning English—it helps the podcast grow and reach more learners. Thank you for watching, and I’ll see you in the next lesson!