SLOW ENGLISH PODCAST. YOUR ENGLISH TOOLBOX

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners.All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human intelligence and creativity✅ AI precision and clarityWe use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.In this episode of Slow English Podcast — Your English Toolbox, Martin and Julia begin a special two-part series on how to nurture and protect your personal relationships through small daily habits.Many relationships don’t break because of big arguments — they slowly weaken because of neglect, routine, and taking people for granted.In this episode, you’ll discover five research-backed daily habits that help keep relationships alive, emotionally safe, and resilient.These habits apply to all human relationships — romantic partners, family members, close friends, and even colleagues — because they are based on universal psychological needs: feeling seen, valued, and secure.🧠 What you’ll learn in this episode:• How small “emotional bids” quietly build or break trust• Why daily appreciation changes the emotional climate of a relationship• How active listening and validation reduce conflict and stress• The psychological power of small moments of physical connection• Why shared rituals create emotional safety and stability🎓 Exam-relevant benefits for English learners:This episode exposes you to clear, natural B1–B2 English with practical relationship vocabulary and functional language that is useful for:• IELTS Speaking (Parts 1–3: relationships, feelings, daily habits)• TOEFL Speaking (personal experiences, emotional responses)• Cambridge B1 / B2 / C1 (listening comprehension, pragmatic language, tone)🎯 Why this episode matters:Strong relationships are one of the strongest predictors of happiness, mental health, and emotional resilience.When you practise these habits consistently, your stress decreases, your communication improves, and your daily life feels more supportive and calm.📌 Stay with us until the end for a simple mini-plan you can start using today — even if your life feels busy or emotionally full.💬 Call to action:If something in this episode resonates with you, please leave a short comment.Your comments help platforms recommend our podcast and allow this project to grow and reach more learners.⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 – Welcome & introduction to the series01:15 – Why relationships need daily care (living systems, not guarantees)02:30 – Research, psychology, and emotional well-being benefits03:00 – Habit 1: Turning toward emotional bids05:45 – Habit 2: Daily appreciation and gratitude07:35 – Habit 3: Active listening and validation09:35 – Mid-episode reminder & learning resources10:45 – Habit 4: Small moments of physical connection12:00 – Habit 5: Shared rituals and emotional safety13:10 – Psychological benefits of healthy relationships14:10 – Mini-plan for today & recap of the 5 habits14:50 – Closing reflection & invitation to Episode 2🔍 KEYWORDSslow english podcast, english listening practice, learn english naturally, your english toolbox, english comprehension, english mindset, relationship vocabulary, emotional communication, daily habits, emotional intelligence, healthy relationships, trust and communication, IELTS speaking practice, IELTS vocabulary, TOEFL speaking, Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced, exam English, academic English listening, exam strategies#️⃣ HASHTAGS#SlowEnglishPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #LearnEnglish #EnglishListeningPractice #HealthyRelationships #EmotionalIntelligence #DailyHabits #EnglishVocabulary #IELTS #TOEFL #CambridgeEnglish💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

his podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners.All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✔ Human intelligence and creativity✔ AI precision and clarityEPISODE TRANSCRIPT IN PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/calm-english-for-146772302?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkWe use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level — including days when you feel tired, unmotivated, or simply don’t want to study.Welcome back to Your English Toolbox — Slow English Podcast.This episode is designed for those moments when studying feels heavy.When your energy is low.When your mind feels tired.On days like this, calm English is not a break from learning — calm English is the practice.In this Peter Shadowing episode, we return to the foundations.You don’t need to learn something new.You don’t need to push yourself.You simply listen, follow the sentences, and rebuild confidence through repetition.You will practice 100 highly useful everyday sentences, carefully selected to strengthen your real-life English in four common situations:Morning routines and coffee before workBusiness meetings and professional communicationMessages, emails, and everyday written EnglishEvening conversations and retelling your dayThis is part of the Slow Listening method:strong foundations are built through calm repetition, not effort or stress.🎧 You can lie down, relax, and let English flow through you.Confidence grows when your base becomes familiar and secure.📄 Transcript & extra materialsThe full transcript and additional learning materials are available on our Patreon page.You’ll find the link in the episode description.If Patreon is restricted in your country and you’re interested in the transcript, write “YES” in the comments.If many listeners need it, we will create an alternative delivery channel.Thank you for practicing calmly today.⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 – Welcome & Slow Listening philosophy01:10 – Why calm English is perfect when you feel tired02:20 – Block 1: Lazy is OK — rebuilding foundations05:30 – Reflection: permission to slow down06:00 – Block 2: Morning coffee & before work09:00 – Reflection: everyday usefulness09:30 – Block 3: Business meetings & workday English13:00 – Block 4: Messages, emails & chats15:30 – Block 5: Evening conversations & retelling the day17:30 – Transcript, Patreon & closing message🔑 KEYWORDSslow english podcast, peter shadowing, english shadowing practice, calm english, learn english listening, tired mind english, lazy day english practice, rebuild english foundation, slow listening method, everyday english sentences, business english listening, english for emails, conversational english practice, english confidence, stress free english learning, your english toolbox, english repetition practice, english listening a2 b2🏷️ HASHTAGS#SlowEnglishPodcast#YourEnglishToolbox#PeterShadowing#CalmEnglish#LearnEnglish#EnglishListeningPractice#StressFreeLearning#EnglishConfidence#SlowListening#EverydayEnglish💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners.All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human intelligence and creativity✅ AI precision and clarityWe use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.In this special Christmas episode of Your English Toolbox — Slow English Podcast, Martin and Julia invite you into a quiet, reflective story set in modern London.You’ll follow Tomás, a tired delivery rider working through Christmas Eve in Camden Town, who unexpectedly enters a small clock shop where time does not behave normally.Through one borrowed hour, the story explores loneliness, overwork, family distance, and the importance of protecting meaningful time in our lives.🎧 What you’ll learn while listening:• Clear, slow storytelling in natural everyday English• Christmas and city-related vocabulary used in context• Emotional language for reflection and personal experience• Listening strategies useful for long narrative texts📘 Exam-focused listening benefits:This episode supports IELTS Speaking Parts 1–3, TOEFL Speaking tasks, and Cambridge B1/B2 listening and speaking by exposing you to narrative sequencing, descriptive language, emotional vocabulary, and natural pacing — all essential for exam success.At key moments in the episode, you’re invited to participate through a simple YES / NO comment, which works as a community poll.Your answers help shape future episodes, allowing this podcast to adapt more closely to what learners truly enjoy.🎄 Slow down, listen deeply, and enjoy this Christmas story — one quiet hour at a time.⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction01:20 – What Today’s Christmas Story Is About02:40 – Christmas Eve in Camden Town04:50 – Loneliness, Work, and the Long Night06:20 – Mid-Episode Listener Poll (YES / NO)07:00 – Entering the Clockmaker’s Shop09:10 – The Offer: One Borrowed Hour10:40 – An Hour with Grandmother12:40 – Returning to the Present13:50 – A Different Christmas Morning14:40 – Final Listener Poll & Goodbye🔑 KEYWORDSslow english podcast, english listening practice, learn english naturally, your english toolbox, english storytelling podcast, christmas story in english, slow listening method, narrative english, listening comprehension, emotional vocabulary, london story english, christmas vocabulary english, IELTS speaking practice, IELTS listening skills, TOEFL speaking tasks, Cambridge B1 listening, Cambridge B2 speaking, exam english, academic listening practice, exam strategies#️⃣ HASHTAGS #SlowEnglishPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #LearnEnglish #EnglishListeningPractice #ChristmasStory #EnglishStorytelling #IELTS #TOEFL #CambridgeEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #ListeningSkills #SlowListening💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners.All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human intelligence and creativity✅ AI precision and clarityWe use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.In this festive episode of Slow English Podcast — Your English Toolbox, Martin and Peter explore the language of Christmas through a funny, fast-moving dialogue packed with real-life idioms. The language of Christmas📌 Patreon support + study materials:The fully explained idiom list (with extra examples), plus transcription, vocabulary list, and additional practice material are available on our Patreon. Check the link in the episode description.https://www.patreon.com/posts/language-of-and-146421435?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkYou’ll learn expressions for holiday mood, food, family moments, shopping stress, and even workplace chaos — and then you’ll hear them again in a short story so they stick in your memory. The language of Christmas SCRIPTWhat you’ll learn today:• Christmas idioms explained in simple, clear English• Mini “quick tests” to check if you really understand each expression• A short dialogue to hear idioms in context• A personal, emotional Christmas moment that makes the language feel real 🎓 Exam boost (IELTS / TOEFL / Cambridge):This episode helps with IELTS Speaking (Parts 1–3), TOEFL Speaking tasks, and Cambridge B1/B2/C1 because you’ll practice natural functional language, idiomatic vocabulary, listening clarity, and speaking confidence — exactly the kind of “real English” that boosts your score. Before you go, please leave a comment using one idiom you liked today. Your comments help platforms recommend our podcast and keep this project growing.Recap: Christmas idioms feel “easy” only when you hear them in real situations — so today we learn them, test them, and finally live them through a story. 💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners.All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human intelligence and creativity✅ AI precision and clarityWe use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.🎧 Extra learning support. TRANSCRIPTIONS PLUS ADITIONAL MATERIALListeners are invited to visit our Patreon page, where you can access free transcripts, vocabulary workbooks, and study guides designed for slow listening, repetition, and confidence-building.👉 If you feel tired of fast promises and want a sustainable path to real English, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and move forward with clarity.EPISODE TRANSCRIPTION LINKhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/can-you-learn-in-146346936?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkCan you really learn English in 90 days?In this episode of Slow English Podcast — Your English Toolbox, Martin takes a calm, honest look at the aggressive marketing promises that dominate language learning today.Together, we explore why phrases like “fluent in 90 days” are often vague, misleading, and emotionally manipulative — and how they can actually damage motivation instead of helping learners grow.Through real-life stories (Daniel, Lucía, and Ravi), this episode explains:Why most fast-fluency promises fail real learnersWhat kind of progress is actually possible in 90 daysHow confidence, repetition, and realistic goals change everythingWhy pressure kills learning and calm consistency builds itHow to measure progress without guilt or frustrationMartin also introduces a realistic alternative to marketing hype:The CLEAR Method, a practical framework focused on concrete goals, repetition, and daily action — not perfection.🎯 Exam-oriented focusThis episode supports learners preparing for:IELTS Speaking (Parts 1–3), TOEFL Speaking Tasks, Cambridge B1/B2/C1 Speaking and Listening.You’ll hear exam-relevant vocabulary, functional speaking strategies, pronunciation awareness, and mindset tools that directly support real exam performance.⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 – Welcome & Core Question01:10 – Why “Fluent in 90 Days” Sounds So Tempting02:20 – The Problem with the Word “Fluent”03:40 – Hidden Starting Points and Fake Promises05:10 – Daniel’s Story: When Motivation Turns Into Guilt06:50 – Why Missing Days Is Normal08:00 – Lucía’s Story: Control Before Confidence09:40 – Rebuilding the 90-Day Idea the Right Way11:00 – Ravi’s Story: From Freezing to Flow12:40 – The CLEAR Method as a Real Alternative13:40 – Final Reflection & Call to Action🔍 KEYWORDSslow english podcast, english listening practice, learn english naturally, your english toolbox, english comprehension, english mindset, english fluency myths, learn english realistically, confidence in english speaking, english repetition method, language learning habits, slow listening method, IELTS speaking practice, IELTS vocabulary, TOEFL speaking, Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced, exam english, academic english listening, exam strategies#️⃣ HASHTAGS#SlowEnglishPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #LearnEnglish #EnglishListeningPractice #EnglishFluency #IELTS #TOEFL #CambridgeEnglish #EnglishMindset #SlowLearning #EnglishConfidence💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners.All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human intelligence and creativity✅ AI precision and clarityPATREON GENERAL LINKhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/slow-listening-145816780?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkEPISODE TRANSCRIPT HEREhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/why-your-voice-146212780?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkCHECK THE ADITTIONAL FILES, STUDY GUIDE AND INFOGRAFIC SUMMARYWe use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.In this episode of Slow English Podcast · Your English Toolbox, Martin and Julia explore a question many English learners feel but rarely say out loud: Why does my voice feel different when I speak English?This episode goes far beyond grammar and pronunciation.We talk about identity, emotions, accent insecurity, and the inner voice that appears when you speak a second language. You’ll discover why your English voice may feel smaller, more controlled, or less natural — and why this has nothing to do with intelligence or ability.In this episode, you will learn:Why your body and nervous system affect your English voiceHow emotional memory in your native language changes the way you speakWhy accent insecurity is really about belonging, not pronunciationHow monitoring yourself steals spontaneity and confidenceHow to build an authentic English voice without “acting” or forcing fluency🎓 Exam-oriented focus:This episode supports learners preparing for IELTS Speaking (Parts 1–3), TOEFL Speaking tasks, and Cambridge B1, B2, and C1 exams, with exam-relevant vocabulary, functional language for expressing feelings, identity, opinions, and self-reflection, as well as listening comprehension strategies for real spoken English.We finish with practical, human strategies to help you speak English with more warmth, confidence, and presence — even with simple vocabulary.💬 Call to action:If this episode resonated with you, please leave a short comment.Tell us how your English voice feels compared to your voice in your own language.Your comments help platforms recommend our podcast and allow us to keep building this project slowly, with quality and care.⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 – Welcome & Introduction01:05 – Why Your English Voice Feels Different02:30 – Identity vs Grammar04:00 – The Body, the Nervous System, and Your Voice05:40 – Emotional Memory and Language07:30 – The Inner Listener and Self-Monitoring09:10 – Accent Insecurity and Belonging11:10 – Authenticity and Feeling “Fake” in English13:00 – Practical Strategies to Sound More Natural15:10 – Building Confidence Over Time16:40 – Final Reflection & Call to Action🔎 KEYWORDS (Single Paragraph)slow english podcast, english listening practice, learn english naturally, your english toolbox, english fluency mindset, english pronunciation confidence, english accent insecurity, emotional english vocabulary, identity and language, english speaking confidence, real spoken english, english comprehension skills, IELTS speaking practice, IELTS vocabulary, TOEFL speaking tasks, Cambridge B1 speaking, Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced speaking, exam english listening, academic english listening, exam strategies for speaking#️⃣ HASHTAGS (Single Paragraph)#SlowEnglishPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #LearnEnglish #EnglishListeningPractice #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishConfidence #AccentInsecurity #IELTS #TOEFL #CambridgeEnglish #EnglishFluency #EnglishMindset #SpokenEnglish💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners. All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds: human creativity and AI precision. We use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.Welcome to Your English Toolbox — Slow English Podcast.Today, Peter guides you through a special shadowing session designed to help you calm the mind and control overthinking using short, clear, powerful English sentences.This episode contains 100 sentences divided into five blocks of 20, each one focusing on a different mental skill:Block 1: Why your mind overthinks and why it becomes louder at nightBlock 2: The illusion of control & the “What If” spiralBlock 3: Naming the Noise — a psychological technique to create distanceBlock 4: The 30-Second Reality Check + One Tiny ActionBlock 5: The 90-Second Emotional Wave & general advice to reduce mental noiseYou will listen, breathe, and repeat each sentence during the silence.This slow shadowing method helps you build rhythm, confidence, and emotional control — in English and in life.At the end, Peter summarizes each block with simple guidance so you can practice these tools anytime the mind becomes loud.If this episode helps you in any way, please leave a comment.Your comments help our community grow and help the platforms recommend this podcast to more people who need calm, confidence, and slow English learning.⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Introduction00:28 – How this shadowing session works00:55 – Block 1: Why the mind overthinks04:05 – Summary of Block 105:00 – Block 2: Illusion of control & the “What If” spiral08:10 – Summary of Block 209:00 – Block 3: Naming the Noise12:10 – Summary of Block 313:00 – Block 4: 30-Second Reality Check + Tiny Action15:40 – Summary of Block 416:20 – Block 5: 90-Second Emotional Wave17:55 – Summary of Block 518:25 – Final message & call to comment18:37 – End of episode🔑 KEYWORDSslow english podcast, english shadowing, learn english, english fluency practice, mental noise reduction, overthinking tools, calm english listening, mindfulness english, emotional intelligence, mindset training, english for daily life, listening comprehension, english rhythm practice, self-care tools, anxiety relief techniques, thought spirals, mental clarity, confidence building, slow learning method, english toolbox🏷️ HASHTAGS #SlowEnglishPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #ShadowingPractice #LearnEnglish #Overthinking #CalmMind #EnglishListening #Mindfulness #MentalClarity #ConfidenceSkills #EnglishLearningJourney💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners. All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds: human creativity and AI precision. We use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.Check For Free our Patreon Extra Materialshttps://www.patreon.com/posts/stop-mental-slow-145966038?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkIn today’s episode of Your English Toolbox — Slow English Podcast, Martin and Julia explore a universal experience: overthinking. This is the mental noise that appears exactly when you want silence — especially at night. You turn off the light, lie down, and suddenly your mind starts running movies of everything that could go wrong: past mistakes, imagined futures, and disasters that don’t exist. Nothing dangerous is happening outside, but everything feels dangerous inside.Together we look at why the brain becomes louder when the world becomes quiet. You will learn how overthinking developed as a survival mechanism, why it feels like protection even when it hurts you, and how the “What If” spiral keeps you trapped in imaginary scenarios. We break down the illusion of control, the belief that thinking more will keep you safe, and we explain why this belief actually increases fear and hesitation.Most importantly, you will learn practical tools to stop the loop: naming the overthinking voice to reduce its power, using a 30-second reality check to separate imagination from truth, taking small actions to break mental paralysis, and riding emotional waves instead of fighting them. These tools are simple, compassionate, and immediately effective.Please Share in the comments. Your comments help our community grow and help the platforms recommend this podcast to more friends who need slow, calm English learning in their lives.⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Welcome back, friends00:25 – Introduction to overthinking00:55 – Why the mind becomes loud at night01:35 – Storytelling moment: the bed, the darkness, and the mental cinema02:20 – Why nothing is happening outside, but everything feels dangerous inside03:00 – Why the brain turns up the volume when the world becomes quiet03:40 – Overthinking as an ancient survival mechanism04:20 – How the brain mistakes worry for protection05:00 – The illusion of control: thinking more ≠ safety05:40 – Everyday example: hesitation, messages, decisions06:20 – The self-fulfilling prophecy created by overthinking07:00 – The “What If” spiral07:45 – How imagination becomes louder than reality08:20 – Tool 1: Name the Noise09:00 – Tool 2: The 30-Second Reality Check09:40 – Tool 3: One Tiny Action10:20 – Tool 4: The 90-Second Emotional Wave11:00 – Returning to the nighttime story with new awareness11:45 – How the voice softens when you stop fighting it12:20 – Transformation moment: choosing the volume of your mind13:00 – Micro-action challenge for listeners13:30 – Final message and call to comment14:00 – End of episode🔑 KEYWORDSslow english podcast, learn english, english listening practice, your english toolbox, overthinking, mental noise, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, personal growth, anxiety patterns, inner peace, mindset shift, cognitive reframing, emotional resilience, confidence building, slow learning, english for daily life, english comprehension, storytelling english, mental clarity, thought spirals, mindfulness tools, calm thinking, identity growth, life improvement habits🏷️ HASHTAGS#SlowEnglishPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #Overthinking #MindsetShift #CalmMind #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #LearnEnglish #EnglishListeningPractice #MentalClarity #LanguageLearning #ConfidenceSkills💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners. All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds: human intelligence and creativity combined with AI precision and clarity. We use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.Welcome back to the Slow English Podcast. In today’s episode, Peter guides you through a powerful 100-sentence shadowing session designed to strengthen your fluency, clarity, and confidence using the CLEAR method: Choose, Lay the Ground, Engage, Adapt, and Reinforce. This practice session connects directly with our previous episode on becoming truly unstoppable, and transforms the CLEAR framework into active speaking practice. You will rehearse finish lines, remove friction, engage your voice safely, learn rescue strategies for difficult moments, and reinforce your new identity as someone who speaks English every day.This episode is perfect for IELTS Speaking Parts 1–3, TOEFL Speaking Tasks, and Cambridge B1/B2/C1 candidates looking to improve connected speech, functional language, rhythm, and pronunciation control. By shadowing slowly and repeatedly, you train your ear, your mouth, and your mindset to stay confident in real situations.At the end of the episode, leave a short comment telling us which CLEAR step helped you the most today. Your participation helps platforms recommend our podcast to more friends around the world.✅ TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Disclaimer & welcome00:25 – Introduction to CLEAR shadowing01:10 – Why we reinforce the previous episode02:00 – C: Choose — explanation02:25 – C: 20 shadowing sentences04:15 – Reflection on Choose04:40 – L: Lay the Ground — explanation05:10 – L: 20 shadowing sentences06:55 – Reflection on Lay the Ground07:20 – E: Engage — explanation07:45 – E: 20 shadowing sentences09:30 – Reflection on Engage09:55 – A: Adapt — explanation10:20 – A: 20 shadowing sentences12:05 – Reflection on Adapt12:30 – R: Reinforce — explanation12:55 – R: 20 shadowing sentences14:40 – Reflection on Reinforce15:05 – Final recap of CLEAR16:10 – Peter’s closing message17:20 – Call to action & goodbye18:00 – End✅ KEYWORDS slow english podcast, english listening practice, learn english, your english toolbox, english shadowing, unstoppable english, clear method, english sprint, compass block, finish line, english fluency practice, pronunciation practice, english speaking confidence, english mindset, esl listening, efl training, english repetition practice, examine prep, ielts speaking practice, toefl speaking, cambridge b2 first, c1 advanced, exam vocabulary, exam strategies, connected speech practice, shadowing sentences, english habits, english routine, language learning motivation✅ HASHTAGS #SlowEnglishPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #LearnEnglish #EnglishListeningPractice #ShadowingEnglish #EnglishFluency #IELTS #TOEFL #CambridgeEnglish #EnglishPronunciation #CLEARMethod #EnglishSpeakingPractice #LanguageLearning #ESL #StudyEnglish💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners.All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human intelligence and creativity✅ AI precision and clarityCONSIDER THIS EPISODE A COMPLETE MINI COURSE ¡¡¡¡¡LISTEN LITTLE BY LITTLE, NOT NEED TO LISTEN AT ONE TIME.COME BACK TO LISTEN AS MANY TIMES.We use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.In this powerful episode, Martin and Julia guide you through the complete CLEAR Method — a simple but transformative system designed to help you become unstoppable in English. Through two memorable real-life stories (Lucía from Spain, Ravi from India) and a full breakdown of the five CLEAR steps — Choose, Lay the Ground, Engage, Adapt, Reinforce — you’ll learn how to overcome fear, build confidence, and speak with clarity in real situations.You’ll also hear about the emotional traps that block progress, the micro-habits that create long-term fluency, and a full 14-day Sprint you can start today to create unstoppable momentum. The episode blends storytelling, psychology, pronunciation practice, and practical speaking tools — all delivered slowly and clearly to help you absorb everything with confidence.KEYWORDS slow english podcast, learn english, english comprehension, english listening practice, your english toolbox, english shadowing, english habits, confidence in english, english motivation, clear method english, speaking confidence, pronunciation practice, real stories english learning, feelings vocabulary, strategies english, fast english comprehension, mindset for english learning, IELTS speaking practice, IELTS vocabulary, TOEFL speaking, Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced, exam English, academic English listening, exam strategies🏷️ HASHTAGS #SlowEnglishPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #LearnEnglish #EnglishListeningPractice #EnglishConfidence #ClearMethod #MindsetForFluency #IELTS #TOEFL #CambridgeEnglish #EnglishShadowing #SpeakBetterEnglish #LanguageLearningJourney #UnstoppableEnglish⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Intro & Opening Question01:05 – What “unstoppable” really means02:20 – Three everyday scenes to imagine03:40 – Introducing the CLEAR Method05:00 – Step 1: Choose — What is a Finish Line?07:10 – Why choosing the scene changes everything08:40 – Micro-exercise: visualizing your Finish Line09:50 – Step 2: Lay the Ground — Removing friction12:00 – The Compass Block explained in detail14:00 – Designing your tools: scripts, clips, notes17:00 – Day 7: the phone call arrives18:10 – Step 3: Engage — Shadowing & deliberate practice20:30 – Story Part 2: Ravi’s professional challenge22:10 – Ravi freezes: the cliffhanger moment23:40 – Step 4: Adapt — IF–THEN plans & rescue lines26:10 – Paraphrasing, buying time, staying alive in conversation29:30 – Step 5: Reinforce — How to make progress permanent32:00 – The Crew, the Scoreboard, and Celebration34:10 – The two-minute rule & habit anchors38:30 – The three traps that destroy progress41:00 – Bonus Skills: transitions, stance, and question shapes43:00 – Final reflection: unstoppable doesn’t mean perfect44:00 – Closing message & call to action💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners. All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds: human intelligence and creativity plus AI precision and clarity. We use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.In this episode of Your English Toolbox — Slow English Podcast, Martin and Julia explore Impostor Syndrome: that feeling that you are a fraud and do not deserve your success. Together we look at how this inner story appears at work, at home and, very often, when you speak English. You will hear why your brain explains achievements as “luck”, how social media and comparison make everything worse, and why waiting to “feel confident” before you act is a trap.We connect this directly to exam situations: IELTS Speaking, TOEFL tasks, and Cambridge B1/B2/C1 interviews. Many learners freeze, overthink grammar, or try to sound perfect because they secretly feel they are not good enough. This episode shows a different way: act first, let confidence follow, and learn to recognise your real effort and progress.You will learn three key tools:Notice and name Impostor thoughts instead of believing them.Take small, brave actions before you feel ready.Reframe your wins and keep simple evidence of your progress in English and in life.At the end we give you a small challenge: choose one micro-action you will take this week even if you still feel insecure, and share it in the comments. Your comments help our community grow and help the platforms recommend this podcast to more friends who are preparing exams and learning English slowly and calmly.⏱️ TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro and welcome00:20 – Theme of the episode00:45 – Why Impostor Syndrome hurts learners01:30 – Feeling like a fraud at work and at home02:15 – Social media and the comparison trap03:10 – Exams: IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge04:00 – Perfectionism and silence05:00 – Tool 1: notice and name the Impostor06:00 – Tool 2: action before confidence07:10 – Tool 3: reframe your wins08:20 – Micro-action challenge and recap09:20 – Final message and call to comment🔑 Keywords: slow english podcast, english listening practice, english comprehension, learn english, your english toolbox, english mindset, confidence in english, impostor syndrome, self-doubt, emotional intelligence, personal growth, comparison trap, perfectionism, english speaking fluency, ielts speaking practice, toefl speaking, cambridge b2 first, c1 advanced, exam english, exam strategies#SlowEnglishPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #LearnEnglish #EnglishListeningPractice #EnglishMindset #ImpostorSyndrome #ConfidenceSkills #IELTS #TOEFL #CambridgeEnglish #PersonalGrowth #EnglishFluency #LanguageLearning💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners. All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds: human creativity + AI precision. We use slow, clear pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level, including exam candidates.Welcome back to Your English Toolbox — Slow English Podcast, the place where we train your ears step by step.Today’s episode, “Stop Your Inner Critic,” explores one of the biggest psychological obstacles for English learners, professionals, and especially IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge candidates: that inner voice that whispers “You’re not good enough.”Inspired by two listeners from Lithuania, this episode goes deep into how the Inner Critic works, why it becomes louder during exam preparation, and how to stop it from blocking your confidence and fluency.🔍 What you’ll learnWhy the Inner Critic gets stronger during exam prepHow negative self-talk affects speaking test performanceWhy your brain treats mistakes as “dangerous”How fear of failure reduces fluencyHow perfectionism destroys progressThe real reason you feel “not ready”How to break the cycle of catastrophizing🧠 Why this matters for English examsMost exam problems are not grammar problems — they are mindset problems:“I freeze during IELTS Speaking.”“I’m afraid the examiner will judge me.”“I feel stupid when I make a mistake.”“I lose confidence when I hear my own voice.”This episode teaches you how to manage these moments and build the mental fitness needed for strong exam performance.🔑 Keywordsinner critic, self-talk, mindset, English listening, slow English podcast, confidence, emotional intelligence, self-esteem, impostor syndrome, personal growth, mental fitness, IELTS speaking practice, TOEFL listening skills, Cambridge B2 preparation, English exam confidence, overcoming exam anxiety, English pronunciation practice, emotional resilience, personal development habits, growth mindset training, cognitive reframing, English speaking fluency, listening comprehension boost, stress-free exam preparation, English fluency mindset⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome back to Your English Toolbox00:25 – Julia & Martin introduce themselves00:45 – You’re not “audience”; you’re friends01:15 – CTA: comments and community growth01:45 – Dedication to our Lithuanian friends02:20 – How their comment inspired this series03:00 – What is the Inner Critic?03:40 – Why this voice feels so powerful04:20 – The ancient survival mechanism in your brain05:00 – Inner Critic and English exams05:40 – Relationships and saying “no”06:30 – Health, fitness and perfectionism07:10 – Catastrophizing08:00 – How the Critic creates failure08:30 – Tool 1: Give it a name09:20 – Cognitive defusion09:50 – Tool 2: The Best Friend Test10:30 – Self-compassion and exam performance11:00 – Assignment: name your Inner Critic💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners. All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human intelligence and creativity✅ AI precision and clarityWelcome back to Your English Toolbox — Slow English Podcast, the place where we train your ears step by step, slowly and confidently.In today’s episode, Peter guides you through 100 powerful sentences about expressing emotions, building confidence, deepening connections, and speaking honestly. These sentences come directly from our emotional-communication curriculum, and from the full script you’ll shadow today This session is designed to help you speak clearly, calmly and naturally about your feelings — a key skill for real conversations, mental well-being, and English exam success.You will practice:• Identifying emotions with accuracy: overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, hurt, disappointed• Naming feelings using psychology tools like “name it to tame it”• Avoiding emotional blocks such as bottling up and lashing out• Using phrasal verbs: open up, get it off my chest, lash out• Confronting politely using the I-statement: “I feel X when you Y”• Asking better questions: “You seem quiet today — what’s on your mind?”• Practicing empathy and validation: “It makes sense you feel this way.”• Emotional shadowing at slow, natural, and exam-friendly paceThis episode includes:✔ Slow, clear shadowing✔ Full emotional vocabulary set✔ Real-life communication patterns✔ Exam-oriented phrases for IELTS, TOEFL & CambridgeBy the end, you’ll feel more confident expressing emotions in English, understanding others, and responding in a way that feels human, calm, and connected.📌 Listener ChallengeWrite a comment using ONE of today’s emotional expressions. Your comments help platforms recognise our active community and allow us to keep creating weekly episodes for you.⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Intro & Emotional Communication01:00 – Block 1: Identifying the Feeling03:10 – “Name It to Tame It”04:20 – Block 2: Bottling Up vs Opening Up06:00 – Lashing Out & Emotional Pressure07:20 – Block 3: The I-Statement (Polite Confrontation)09:00 – Getting Things Off Your Chest10:10 – Block 4: Asking About Feelings12:00 – Observing Body Language13:00 – Block 5: Empathy & Validation15:00 – Emotional Shadowing Review16:00 – Call to Action17:00 – Closing Message🔑 KEYWORDS slow english podcast, emotional vocabulary, english feelings practice, expressing emotions in english, shadowing practice, emotional intelligence english, your english toolbox, B1 emotional vocabulary, B2 speaking skills, IELTS feelings, IELTS part 1 emotions, IELTS part 2 personal stories, TOEFL speaking vocabulary, Cambridge B2 First speaking practice, communicating emotions, how to talk about feelings in english, english pronunciation training, empathy vocabulary, english confidence, calm english, learn english naturally, slow listening method🏷️ HASHTAGS#SlowEnglishPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #ShadowingPractice #ExpressYourFeelings #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #IELTS #TOEFL #CambridgeB2 #EmotionalIntelligence #EnglishSpeakingPractice #CalmEnglish💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners. All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human intelligence and creativity✅ AI precision and clarityWe use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.In today’s episode, Martin and Julia explore one of the most challenging skills for English learners: talking honestly about your feelings. Joined by Rose, a psychologist, we look at why so many people say “I’m fine” even when they feel stressed, overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, or disappointed — and how learning emotional vocabulary can transform your communication and confidence.You’ll learn how to identify emotions with precision and replace vague words like bad or angry with meaningful language: hurt, overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, relieved, and more. We also explain why bottling up your feelings is harmful, how opening up creates trust, and how to use emotional phrasal verbs such as bottle up, lash out, open up, and get it off your chest. Rose introduces the powerful “I-statement” formula (“I feel X when you Y”), a psychology-backed technique for polite and honest communication. You will also practice asking deeper questions — What’s on your mind? You seem quiet today. — and learn natural empathy expressions like It makes sense you feel that way.This episode includes slow shadowing practice, dialogues, and exam-ready emotional vocabulary that will help you perform better in IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge B1–C1 speaking tests. By the end, you will feel more confident expressing difficult feelings, supporting others, and having real conversations in English. Your voice matters — and your emotions deserve clear, honest language.⏱️ TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Intro & Why Talking About Feelings Matters01:10 – Naming Emotions (frustrated, overwhelmed, anxious)03:15 – Psychology Insight: “Name It to Tame It”04:40 – Bottling Up vs Opening Up06:10 – Why We Lash Out07:20 – Shadowing Practice08:40 – Using the “I-Statement”10:20 – Getting Things Off Your Chest11:10 – Asking Others About Feelings12:40 – Empathy vs Sympathy14:00 – Emotional Phrases for Real Conversations15:00 – Emotional Toolbox Summary16:00 – Listener Challenge17:00 – Closing Message🔑 KEYWORDS slow english podcast, english listening practice, emotional vocabulary, express feelings in english, english confidence, talk about emotions, communication skills, bottling up feelings, open up, emotional intelligence, B1 english vocabulary, B2 emotional expressions, IELTS speaking part 1 feelings, IELTS part 2 personal stories, IELTS emotional vocabulary, TOEFL speaking clarity, Cambridge B2 First speaking, english pronunciation, empathy vocabulary, psychological expressions, everyday english, learn english naturally, shadowing practice, slow listening method, english mindset, speaking fluency, listening skills, stress and intonation, vocabulary for real life, exam preparation english🏷️ HASHTAGS#SlowEnglishPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #LearnEnglish #EmotionalVocabulary #EnglishListeningPractice #IELTS #TOEFL #CambridgeB2 #EnglishSpeaking #ShadowingPractice #EmotionalIntelligence #EnglishForIntermediateLearners #LanguageLearningCommunit💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners.All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human intelligence and creativity✅ AI precision and consistencyWe use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully selected vocabulary to support learners at every level.🧠 EPISODE SUMMARYWelcome to a new episode of the Slow Listening Podcast, your space to train your ears, your voice, and your confidence.Today, Peter guides you through a shadowing session of 100 powerful sentences inspired by The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck* — with all content taken from our previous deep-dive episode (recommended as preparation).This is not a passive listening session.This is a full workout for your pronunciation, rhythm, grammar awareness, and listening speed adaptation.You will:• Hear each sentence clearly• Repeat it during the built-in silence• Absorb natural rhythm, stress, and tone• Internalize philosophical lessons about values, responsibility, identity, failure, love, and meaningThis session will help you:• Prepare for English exams requiring spoken rhythm (Cambridge B2/C1, TOEFL speaking, IELTS speaking)Take a deep breath, relax your shoulders, and let Peter guide you through a mindful, powerful shadowing experience.Your only job: listen → breathe → repeat.⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 — Intro & How to Use This Session0:40 — Why Shadowing Works1:10 — Block 1: The Feedback Loop & Suffering (20 sentences)4:05 — Block 2: Values, Identity & Being Average (20 sentences)7:20 — Block 3: Radical Responsibility (20 sentences)10:35 — Block 4: Failure, Action & Momentum (20 sentences)14:00 — Block 5: Rejection, Love & Death (20 sentences)16:20 — Final Reflection & Closing Message16:50 — Call to Action (Comments & Community)17:00 — End🔑 KEYWORDS slow english podcast, your english toolbox, shadowing practice, english shadowing method, 100 shadowing sentences, mark manson book summary, the subtle art of not giving a fuck, english listening practice, english speaking practice, english fluency training, english rhythm practice, speaking shadowing, english pronunciation practice, improve english accent, reduce accent english, english stress patterns, active listening english, intermediate english listening, B1 listening practice, B2 listening practice, C1 listening practice, TOEFL listening prep, IELTS listening prep, IELTS speaking fluency, Cambridge B2 exam prep, Cambridge C1 exam preparation, english for exams, english for students, english learning podcast, english motivation, daily english practice, mindful english learning, english comprehension skills, how to understand fast english, values responsibility mindset, personal development english, self-help english content, improve english confidence, english repetition training🏷️ HASHTAGS #SlowListeningPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #ShadowingPractice #LearnEnglish #EnglishForExams #EnglishListening #IELTSPrep #CambridgeExamPrep #TOEFLPrep #EnglishFluency #MarkManson #SelfHelpEnglish #ListeningTraining #SpeakEnglishNaturally💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners.All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human intelligence and creativity✅ AI precision and clarityWe use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.🧠 Episode SummaryWelcome back to the Slow Listening Podcast, powered by Your English Toolbox.This is Episode 2 of our slang series — where we break down the fast, modern expressions native speakers use every single day in videos, chats, podcasts, and real conversations.Today, Martin and Julia slow down 8 extremely frequent slang expressions:based, sus, bruh, ate, vibe, salty, flex, down bad.You’ll hear clear explanations, real-life examples, and a story that combines all expressions naturally — making them easy to recognize and impossible to forget.🎧 By the end of the episode, you’ll be able to:• Understand these expressions instantly• Use them naturally and confidently• Recognize them in online culture, music, series, and everyday conversations• Speak with more modern, more native-like EnglishWhether you’re learning English for travel, work, social media, or simply for fun — this episode gives you the tools to stay connected to real English as it is spoken today.📌 Listen slowly. Learn deeply. Speak confidently.🕒 Chapters — 0:00 – Intro + Why slang matters1:10 – What today’s episode covers2:00 – Expression 1: Based3:00 – Expression 2: Sus4:00 – Expression 3: Bruh5:10 – Expression 4: Ate6:05 – Expression 5: Vibe7:00 – Expression 6: Salty8:00 – Expression 7: Flex9:00 – Expression 8: Down Bad10:10 – Full story using all 8 expressions (memory anchor)12:40 – Quick recap13:40 – Your practice challenge14:20 – Call to action + Outro🔑 KeywordsEnglish podcast, slang expressions, modern slang, english slang, learn slang, everyday english, english listening practice, slow english podcast, your english toolbox, english for beginners, english for intermediate learners, english comprehension, english shadowing, conversational english, tiktok slang, youtube slang, online english, natural english, english vocabulary, real english, english expressions, english fluency, based slang meaning, sus meaning, bruh meaning, vibe meaning, salty slang, flex slang, down bad meaning🏷️ Hashtags #SlowListeningPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #EnglishSlang #LearnEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #ModernSlang #SpeakEnglishNaturally #EnglishListeningPractice #StudyEnglish #FastEnglish #SlangExpressions💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners. All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with AI precision.Welcome back to the Slow Listening Podcast, your space to learn English calmly, confidently, and with real understanding.In today’s episode, Martin and Julia break down one of the most influential personal-development books of the last decade: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson — a blunt, honest, and refreshing guide to living a more meaningful life.This is a full conversational summary, carefully adapted from the book 💡 You’ll learn:Why trying to be happy makes you miserableHow the “feedback loop from hell” destroys confidenceWhy accepting your negative emotions is the first step to freedomHow to choose better problems and better valuesWhy you’re not “special” — and why that’s goodThe difference between fault and responsibilityWhy action creates motivation (not the other way around)How thinking about death can make life clearer and lighterThis episode gives you practical tools, emotional insights, and powerful questions to help you reduce stress, simplify your values, and focus on what truly matters.📌 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a short comment.Comments help the algorithm recognise active communities — and your voice helps keep this project alive.⏱️ Chapters 0:00 — Intro & Why This Book Matters1:20 — The Feedback Loop from Hell3:40 — The Backwards Law & Accepting Negative Emotions5:25 — What “Not Giving a F*ck” Actually Means7:50 — Choosing Better Problems & Values10:15 — Happiness Is Solving Problems12:30 — You Are Not Special (And Why That’s Good)14:50 — Shitty Values vs Good Values17:10 — Radical Responsibility19:00 — Motivation & The Do-Something Principle21:00 — Death, Meaning & Legacy23:00 — Final Takeaways & Call to Action🔑 Keywords book summary, book lessons, book insights, book teachings, slow english podcast, english listening practice, english comprehension, learn english, mark manson summary, the subtle art of not giving a fuck, personal development english, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, english vocabulary, english motivation, english for intermediate learners, slow listening, english shadowing, life lessons english, self help book summary, confidence building, english fluency, english pronunciation practice, mental health, stoicism, better values, motivation tools, english conversation practice🏷️ Hashtags#SlowListeningPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #EnglishLearning #LearnEnglish #SelfHelp #MarkManson #Mindfulness #EnglishListening #PositiveMindset #EmotionalIntelligence #SlowEnglish💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners.All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human creativity & teaching✅ AI precision & clarityWe use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.n this clear, calming 10-minute lesson, you’ll learn how slowing down — in life and in language learning — can transform the way you absorb English.👉 You will learn:• Why your brain learns English faster when you slow down• How “running” through vocabulary creates confusion and forgetfulness• How mindfulness improves pronunciation, listening and long-term memory• The science behind pausing, rest, and “intentional stillness”• Real stories from Arianna Huffington and Keanu Reeves• How mindful study habits increase confidence and fluency• Concrete examples to apply today: mindful listening, speaking, reading, writingThis episode is ideal for learners from A2 to B2, especially if you want to…✔ improve listening comprehension✔ reduce speaking anxiety✔ learn vocabulary more naturally✔ speak more clearly and calmly✔ enjoy your English journeyIf you learn something new today, please leave a quick comment.Your comments help the podcast grow and help more learners find us.⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS (10-Minute Episode)00:00 — Official disclaimer00:28 — Welcome + community message01:00 — Why stopping matters more than running01:40 — The illusion of speed in life and learning02:35 — Story 1: Arianna Huffington03:45 — Story 2: Keanu Reeves04:55 — What mindfulness really is05:55 — The cost of constant running06:55 — How mindfulness transforms English learning07:50 — Practical mindful English habits09:00 — Final reflection09:35 — Community call to action🔍 TAGS / KEYWORDS learn English, English podcast, ESL listening, slow English, improve English, English fluency, English listening practice, English for intermediate learners, mindfulness, mindful learning, motivation, self-improvement, Keanu Reeves story, Arianna Huffington story, language learning strategies, pronunciation practice, English comprehension, English tips, calming English, productivity, mental health, wellbeing, ESL study habits✏️  EPISODE NOTESThis episode uses slow, natural English designed for learners who want clear explanations, mindful practice, and meaningful stories to improve listening and comprehension.Remember: Slowing down is not weakness — it is strategy.💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) for consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners.All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human intelligence and creativity✅ AI precision and clarityWe use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.🧠 Episode SummaryWelcome to Shadowing With Peter, the calm corner of the Slow English Podcast where we train your ears step by step.In this episode, Peter focuses on the three biggest traps that stop learners from improving their English — and shows you how to escape them today:Trap 1 — The Vocabulary TrapCollecting words but never using them.Trap 2 — Waiting to Feel ReadyThe illusion that you need confidence before speaking.Trap 3 — Believing You Are the ProblemThe mindset that destroys motivation before progress begins.You’ll hear simple examples, calm explanations, and gentle shadowing prompts that help you speak more clearly, naturally, and confidently.📌 You are not the problem.Your method is the problem.And today, you change it.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome & introduction00:20 — “Why am I still stuck?”00:48 — The truth about learning traps01:10 — Trap 1: The vocabulary trap01:58 — How to escape Trap 102:25 — Trap 2: Waiting to feel ready03:10 — The bicycle example03:45 — “Messy is better than silent”04:15 — Trap 3: Believing you are the problem05:18 — It’s not you — it’s the method06:10 — From passive learner to active creator07:00 — Speak, shadow, record — small habits07:40 — Review of the 3 traps08:20 — “Your voice opens the English door”09:00 — Call for comments09:35 — Closing message10:00 — End🔑 Keywordsslow english podcast, shadowing with peter, english mistakes, biggest mistakes learning english, english listening practice, english speaking confidence, learn english slowly, english fluency training, english for beginners, english for intermediate learners, english mindset, language learning traps, english motivation, english confidence, your english toolbox, shadowing practice🏷️ Hashtags#SlowEnglishPodcast #ShadowingWithPeter #YourEnglishToolbox #LearnEnglish #EnglishMistakes #EnglishListeningPractice #SlowListening #EnglishConfidence #ShadowingPractice #EnglishMotivation🧘 Closing ReflectionYou are not slow.You are not behind.You are not the problem.You were simply following a method that didn’t help you grow.But now you know the traps — and you also know the way out:use your voice, practice slowly, show up every day.You are much closer than you think.Thank you for listening.💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is narrated using advanced AI voice technology (powered by ElevenLabs) to ensure consistent clarity, natural pacing, and an easy-to-follow listening experience — especially helpful for language learners.All scripts are written and carefully edited by real humans, combining expert content creation with voice technology to bring you the best of both worlds:✅ Human intelligence and creativity✅ AI precision and clarityWe use slow, natural pronunciation and carefully chosen vocabulary to support learners at every level.🧠 Episode SummaryWelcome to a new episode of the Slow English Podcast, powered by Your English Toolbox.Today we explore modern slang expressions nobody teaches you — the kind you hear on TikTok, YouTube, series, music, video games, and everyday conversations.Textbooks rarely explain these.Teachers almost never teach them.But native speakers use them every day.In this episode, Martin and Julia slow everything down and explain the five slang expressions you MUST recognize in today’s English:rizz / zero rizzno cap / capdeadassbetlow-key / high-keyYou’ll hear short dialogues, natural examples, and one final scene using all expressions together.By the end, you’ll feel more confident understanding fast native English — especially Gen Z and 2025 slang.📌 Understand slang you actually hear.📌 Feel less lost in fast conversations.📌 Learn real English that textbooks ignore.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (ADJUSTED TO A 12-MINUTE EPISODE)00:00 — Intro & welcome00:28 — Why slang feels like another language01:15 — Textbooks vs real spoken English01:50 — The New York café scene02:25 — What “rizz” really means03:15 — Zero rizz + mini-scene03:55 — “No cap” and “cap” explained04:38 — Mini-scene: “That’s cap.”05:10 — “Deadass” explained05:50 — Mini-scene: “Deadass?”06:15 — “Bet” — the fastest natural reply06:50 — Mini-scene: “Okay — bet.”07:15 — Low-key vs high-key08:10 — Mini-scene: low-key → high-key08:55 — Final short story using all slang10:25 — Fast summary of all expressions11:05 — Preview of Episode 211:28 — Call for comments12:00 — End🔑 Keywordsslow english podcast, modern slang 2025, english slang explained, rizz meaning, zero rizz meaning, no cap meaning, deadass meaning, bet meaning, low key high key meaning, tiktok slang english, gen z english, real everyday english, english listening practice, english for intermediate learners, speak like a native, understand fast english, your english toolbox, english vocabulary slang, slang expressions nobody teaches you🏷️ Hashtags#SlowEnglishPodcast #YourEnglishToolbox #LearnEnglish #ModernSlang #GenZEnglish #RealEnglish #EnglishListeningPractice #SlowListening #EnglishForIntermediateLearners #EnglishVocabulary #SlangExplained💬 We’d love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a comment, share your thoughts, or tell us how you’re using these tips to improve your English. Your feedback helps us grow and create even better content for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.