Into the Story: True Stories, Better Communication

A conversation with Will Greenblatt about being yourself when you speak, why connection matters more than being perfect, and why “do what you love and the money will come” isn’t always true.🎯 ⁠⁠Join Bree’s Free Newsletter⁠

Will chased validation for years, until one moment made him realize he had to change.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: CanadaGet More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.🥧 FREE EPISODE PACK is still cooking — check back later!Key VocabularyJAMMING ONE’S KNEE / JAM SOMETHING SOMEWHERE: To hit or push something into a tight space, usually by accident and painfully.PAY YOUR DUES: To work hard over time before you succeed.TO BE DEAD (EMPTY): No energy, power, or people.GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD: Something that lets you avoid punishment.GET AWAY WITH IT: Do something wrong and not get caught.More from Will Greenblatt Follow Will on LinkedIn

A conversation with Charlie Baxter about life as a Canadian in Spain, cultural differences, and the journey that led Bree to live in Barcelona.🎯 ⁠Join Bree’s Free Newsletter⁠

Hanul Kim shares what it’s really like to anchor live news in Korea and speak English with confidence.🎯 Join Bree’s Free NewsletterGet Hanul’s Mindset Makeover Guide to boost your speaking confidence, click ⁠here⁠.

Becoming a news anchor is Hanul's dream — until one moment makes her question if she can do it at all.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: Non-native English speaker (South Korea)Get More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.🥧 FREE EPISODE PACK Key VocabularyBLAZING: Extremely bright, hot, or full of strong emotion.BLAZER: A type of jacket, often part of a uniform or worn in smart-casual situations.DEER IN HEADLIGHTS: A look or feeling of being frozen with fear or surprise.STORM OVER: To move angrily or suddenly away from someone or something.SHATTERED: Broken into many pieces; extremely tired or emotionally destroyed.SQUINTING: Narrowing your eyes to see better or because of bright light.More from Hanul Kim Get Hanul’s Mindset Makeover Guide to boost your speaking confidence, click here.

Bree shares the REAL method for confident English, then chats with Andrea on clarity and cold plunges.🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on speaking with clarity & confidence.

Andrea tells a story of a family road trip that couldn’t wait.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: CanadaGet More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.👉 ⁠Click for Free Learning Pack Key VocabularyGLANCE: A quick or brief look.FADE: To slowly disappear or become less noticeable.BLOW (SOMETHING) OFF: To ignore or skip something on purpose. NOT HAVE A CARE IN THE WORLD: To feel totally relaxed and free from worry.FOR SOMETHING TO LAND YOU SOMEWHERE: When an action causes you to end up in a particular situation.More from Andrea Aesie Into the Story #14 Under Water Under Pressure

Bree and Lucy discuss inspiration, habits, bad advice, and trusting yourself in filmmaking and life👉 ⁠Join Bree’s Free Newsletter⁠⁠ to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.

Lucy’s life is all work and no joy—until she finds inspiration in a small theater group.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: United KingdomGet More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.👉 ⁠Click for Free Learning Pack Key VocabularyPLEAD: To ask for something in an emotional or serious way.STANDING OVATION: When an audience stands up and claps to show great admiration.VENUE: A place where an event happens, like a concert, wedding, or meeting.POUR YOUR HEART INTO SOMETHING: To put a lot of effort, passion, and emotion into something.CUT-THROAT: Extremely competitive and ruthless.Learn more about Alien on Stage @alienonstagedoc

Bree and Stephen discuss how to become a clear communicator and the one piece of advice he’d give his 19-year-old self.👉 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter⁠ to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.

Getting a job in a fancy restaurant helps Stephen learn the balance between confidence and realism.Level: Upper IntermediateAccent: United Kingdom (Kent)Get More🎯 Join Bree’s Free Newsletter to get tips on becoming a more powerful speaker.👉 ⁠Click for Free Learning Pack Key VocabularySOFT-SPOKEN: Speaking gently and quietly.BLAG (UK slang): Getting something through charm, persuasion, or clever tricks.TO OWN UP TO SOMETHING: Admitting you did something wrong.WONKY: Crooked, shaky, or not working properly.TO BE FIRM: Staying strong, confident, and decisive.More about Stephen DevincenziCheck out the Simple English News Daily podcast at Send7.org or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Join Bree’s Course Master Public Speaking in English  👉 ⁠⁠⁠Sign up now⁠⁠⁠!Bree and Araceli Adams share communication tips and the power of trusting your intuition when something doesn’t feel right. 

Join Bree’s FREE live masterclass: "5 Steps to Speak Confidently in Any Presentation"on February 13 👉 Sign up now!Araceli’s journey to becoming an artist proves that every experience, even the hardest ones, can shape your success.Level: Advanced  Accent: AustralianGet More:👉 ⁠Click for Free Learning Pack Key Vocabulary:BODY OF WORK: All the work someone has created in their career, like books, art, or music.PITY PURCHASE / PITY BUYING: Buying something not because you want it, but to support the seller.UNDER MY BELT: Having experience or achievements in something.PLATTER: A large plate for serving foodSTAMP OF APPROVAL: Official or symbolic confirmation that something is good or accepted.Follow Araceli Adams:@Araceli_AdamsCasa Adams

Join Bree’s FREE live masterclass: "5 Steps to Speak Confidently in Any Presentation"on February 13 👉⁠⁠Sign up now⁠⁠!Bree and Emma Walker chat about communication tips, morning routines, and dealing with bullies.

Join Bree’s FREE live masterclass: "5 Steps to Speak Confidently in Any Presentation"on February 13 👉⁠Sign up now⁠!As a child, Emma faced many years of bullying before realizing that her voice had the power to create change.Level: Upper Intermediate  Accent: United Kingdom (Yorkshire) Get More:👉 ⁠Click for Free Learning Pack Key Vocabulary:SINKING / SICKLY FEELING: A sudden feeling of worry, fear, or sadness.SQUISHY: Soft and easy to press.TO SNAP (FIGURATIVE): To speak in a sharp or angry way.RELENTLESS: Never stopping or giving up.NUMB: Unable to feel anything, either physically or emotionally.Follow Emma Walker:-Pronunciation With Emma YouTube

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A conversation between Bree and Fabio Cerpelloni talking about how creativity shapes our work, problem-solving, and everyday lives.   ⚡ Join Bree's ⁠⁠Public Speaking in English Bootcamp⁠ — Sign up now! The bootcamp starts February 6. Follow Fabio Cerpelloni: - Visit FabioCerpelloni.com⁠  - Listen to Episode 61 | Making Something Possible (with Fabio Cerpelloni) on Into the Story

Bree and Anna Tyrie discuss the psychology of fear, how it impacts different areas of our lives, and share strategies to overcome it. ⚡ Join Bree's ⁠⁠Public Speaking in English Bootcamp⁠ — Sign up now! The bootcamp starts February 6. Follow Anna Tyrie: - Visit Anna Tyrie’s website ⁠English Like A Native⁠  - Listen to Episode 56 | Imposter Syndrome (with Anna Tyrie) on Into the Story

Bree believes in her idea, but when reality doesn’t match her expectation, she must rethink and adapt. Level: Upper Intermediate   Accent: Canadian ⚡ Join Bree's ⁠⁠Public Speaking in English Bootcamp⁠ — Sign up now! The bootcamp starts February 6. Key Vocabulary: LEAN: To bend your body slightly forward or toward something. "Lean in" can also be used to mean actively engage or embrace something. NOD: To move your head up and down to show agreement or acknowledgment. GLOW: To look happy, healthy, or full of joy, often shown through a bright smile or expression. PICK (SOMETHING) OUT: To choose something from a group. ON PAPER: How something appears in theory or on a written plan, not necessarily in practice. Get More: ⁠⁠Join Bree’s free newsletter⁠ for tips on confident communication in English. Preparing for your Cambridge B2 First Certificate? Enroll in my ⁠free Cambridge B2 First Course⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Spanish speakers. Get a ⁠5% discount on travel insurance⁠ for your next adventure.

Gabriel Kazz’s musical journey takes him to the TV show The Voice, where he realizes the power of showing up and trying. Level: Advanced   Accent: Canadian Get More: ⚡ Join Bree's ⁠⁠Public Speaking in English Bootcamp⁠ — Sign up now! The bootcamp starts February 6. Key Vocabulary: HONE: To improve a skill through practice and effort. HAVE A THICK SKIN: To be able to handle criticism or difficult situations without being upset. A FALLING OUT: A disagreement or argument that damages a relationship. REKINDLE: To bring back or restart something, like a feeling or relationship. THE CHERRY ON TOP: The final touch that makes something perfect or even better. Follow Gabriel Kazz: Gabriel Kazz on Spotify @GabrielKazzMusic on Instagram Music Credits: All songs from the album “Lonely Fire” by Gabriel Kazz “Where is the Wind” “Change the World” “Candle” “Lonely Fire”