If I tell you someone is persistent, what workout would you suggest they do? The answers aren’t unlimited, I have one workout in mind. The question is, can you guess which one? (Psst, head to the blog for your 9 choices. Wink, wink.)I’ll describe the type of person that might do this workout and you try to figure out what workout it is.You'll practice:<ul><li>Personality characteristics </li><li>Vague descriptions Ha ha! </li><li>Giving your opinion </li></ul>When you’re done listening, check your guesses over on the blog. I unintentionally made these pretty hard (SORRY!!), so the image with the 9 workouts is going to help you a lot. Use it!  Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:<a href="https://vickiekelty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://vickiekelty.com/</a>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a>Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a>Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

If I tell you someone is persistent, what workout would you suggest they do? The answers aren’t unlimited, I have one workout in mind. The question is, can you guess which one? (Psst, head to the blog for your 9 choices. Wink, wink.)I’ll describe the type of person that might do this workout and you try to figure out what workout it is.You'll practice:Personality characteristics Vague descriptions Ha ha! Giving your opinion When you’re done listening, check your guesses over on the blog. I unintentionally made these pretty hard (SORRY!!), so the image with the 9 workouts is going to help you a lot. Use it! Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Language Learning Report Card with English teacher Vickie Kelty

Guess the Workout by Personality | Intermediate

You can remember what workout you did yesterday, but can you remember what workout you did when you were younger? (Or the workouts you didn’t do. He he) In this episode, I will tell you about my past workouts and my present workouts.You'll practice:<ul><li>Names of 9 different workouts</li><li>Using the past simple </li><li>Using the present simple </li></ul>Then it will be your turn to say workouts you did when you were younger and workouts you do now. Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:<a href="https://vickiekelty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://vickiekelty.com/</a>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a>Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a>Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

You can remember what workout you did yesterday, but can you remember what workout you did when you were younger? (Or the workouts you didn’t do. He he) In this episode, I will tell you about my past workouts and my present workouts.You'll practice:Names of 9 different workoutsUsing the past simple Using the present simple Then it will be your turn to say workouts you did when you were younger and workouts you do now.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Workouts Past and Present | Basic

Having a pet is one thing, telling an entertaining story about them is quite another. Telling 9 of them?! Well, that is a feat in itself - one that I tackle in today’s episode. Wish me luck, folks! But as soon as I’m done, you’re up to bat. So, get ready!  Within these pet sagas you'll practice:<ul><li>Telling stories to elicit different emotions </li><li>Thinking of and then telling stories on the spot</li><li>Connecting stories so everything ties together </li></ul> I hope these pet tales inspire you because it’s your turn to tell yours now. Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:<a href="https://vickiekelty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://vickiekelty.com/</a>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a>Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a>Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

Having a pet is one thing, telling an entertaining story about them is quite another. Telling 9 of them?! Well, that is a feat in itself - one that I tackle in today’s episode. Wish me luck, folks! But as soon as I’m done, you’re up to bat. So, get ready! Within these pet sagas you'll practice:Telling stories to elicit different emotions Thinking of and then telling stories on the spotConnecting stories so everything ties together I hope these pet tales inspire you because it’s your turn to tell yours now.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Pet Stories | Advanced

Get ready to give pet owners a piece of your mind. Do you have some good advice to share with them? It can be about what to feed their pet, how to care for it, or even where it should live.  I am sharing my pet advice in this episode and I can’t wait to hear yours too!  You'll practice:<ul><li>Giving advice to pet owners</li><li>Including reasons for each piece of advice</li><li>Using should and shouldn’t </li></ul>﻿Then it will be your turn to try your hand at giving advice related to the pet of your choice.  Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:<a href="https://vickiekelty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://vickiekelty.com/</a>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a>Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a>Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

Get ready to give pet owners a piece of your mind. Do you have some good advice to share with them? It can be about what to feed their pet, how to care for it, or even where it should live. I am sharing my pet advice in this episode and I can’t wait to hear yours too! You'll practice:Giving advice to pet ownersIncluding reasons for each piece of adviceUsing should and shouldn’t ﻿Then it will be your turn to try your hand at giving advice related to the pet of your choice. Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

What You Should and Shouldn't Do With Your Pets | Intermediate

Do you have a pet? Can you describe your pet easily? After today, you will have a lot of practice describing many animals.In this episode, I’ll describe 9 different pets. You'll practice:<ul><li>Using colors and sizes to describe pets</li><li>Talking about activities pets do (run, jump, play…)</li><li>Saying what each animal eats</li></ul>Bonus! Guess what pet I’m describing and check your answers on the blog.When you finish listening it will be your turn to describe your pet. Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:<a href="https://vickiekelty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://vickiekelty.com/</a>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a>Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a>Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

Do you have a pet? Can you describe your pet easily? After today, you will have a lot of practice describing many animals.In this episode, I’ll describe 9 different pets. You'll practice:Using colors and sizes to describe petsTalking about activities pets do (run, jump, play…)Saying what each animal eatsBonus! Guess what pet I’m describing and check your answers on the blog.When you finish listening it will be your turn to describe your pet.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Guess the Pet | Basic

Have you ever split your pants before in public? What about sitting in gum? How about wearing your clothes inside out all day? I may or may not have done all of the above. Ha! In this episode, I share some hilarious wardrobe malfunction stories for your enjoyment.You'll practice:<ul><li>Explaining your own past wardrobe mishaps</li><li>Enhancing your storytelling with linking phrases</li><li>Casting your vote on each wardrobe malfunction story </li></ul>Then I want to know your wardrobe malfunction horror stories.Will you be able to top mine? I can’t wait to find out! Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:<a href="https://vickiekelty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://vickiekelty.com/</a>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a>Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a>Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

Have you ever split your pants before in public? What about sitting in gum? How about wearing your clothes inside out all day? I may or may not have done all of the above. Ha! In this episode, I share some hilarious wardrobe malfunction stories for your enjoyment.You'll practice:Explaining your own past wardrobe mishapsEnhancing your storytelling with linking phrasesCasting your vote on each wardrobe malfunction story Then I want to know your wardrobe malfunction horror stories.Will you be able to top mine? I can’t wait to find out!Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Wardrobe Malfunctions | Advanced

How do you prefer to complete your looks? Do you add fancy jewelry? Or maybe less is more with your outfits. In this episode, I’ll share the different ways I accessorize my everyday looks. You'll practice:<ul><li>Accessories and articles of clothing</li><li>Using adjectives with clothing</li><li>Conditionals practice</li></ul>Then it will be your turn to say how you would accessorize. Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:<a href="https://vickiekelty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://vickiekelty.com/</a>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a>Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a>Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

How do you prefer to complete your looks? Do you add fancy jewelry? Or maybe less is more with your outfits. In this episode, I’ll share the different ways I accessorize my everyday looks. You'll practice:Accessories and articles of clothingUsing adjectives with clothingConditionals practiceThen it will be your turn to say how you would accessorize.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Let's Accessorize | Intermediate

Do you have a favorite outfit? Are you a T-shirt and jeans type of person? Maybe you love something a little more formal.In this episode, I'll describe what I typically wear and where I like wearing it.You'll practice:<ul><li>Clothing vocabulary</li><li>Talking about clothing preferences</li><li>Describing your own outfits</li></ul>Then it's your turn.Tell me about your favorite outfits and where you like wearing them. Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:<a href="https://vickiekelty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://vickiekelty.com/</a>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a>Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a>Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

Do you have a favorite outfit? Are you a T-shirt and jeans type of person? Maybe you love something a little more formal.In this episode, I'll describe what I typically wear and where I like wearing it.You'll practice:Clothing vocabularyTalking about clothing preferencesDescribing your own outfitsThen it's your turn.Tell me about your favorite outfits and where you like wearing them.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Favorite Outfits | Basic

Have you ever noticed that certain kinds of stories keep appearing in different movies?In this episode, I'll share some of my favorite examples from films I've watched over the years. See how many patterns you recognize... and whether they remind you of movies you've seen too.You'll practice:<ul><li>Talking about movies in more depth</li><li>Sharing recommendations and opinions</li><li>Expanding your vocabulary through real examples</li></ul>Then it's your turn.Which film tropes make you excited to watch... and which ones make you think, "Okay, we've seen this one before"? Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:<a href="https://vickiekelty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://vickiekelty.com/</a>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a>Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a>Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

Have you ever noticed that certain kinds of stories keep appearing in different movies?In this episode, I'll share some of my favorite examples from films I've watched over the years. See how many patterns you recognize... and whether they remind you of movies you've seen too.You'll practice:Talking about movies in more depthSharing recommendations and opinionsExpanding your vocabulary through real examplesThen it's your turn.Which film tropes make you excited to watch... and which ones make you think, "Okay, we've seen this one before"?Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Film Tropes | Advanced

Think you know your movie genres?I'll describe nine different genres without saying their names. Your job is to listen carefully and guess each one.You'll practice:<ul><li>Listening for adjectives</li><li>Recognizing movie genres</li><li>Describing movies in English</li></ul>Then it's your turn.Head to the blog and check your answers. Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities, transcript, and answer key:<a href="https://vickiekelty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://vickiekelty.com/</a>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a>Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a>Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

Think you know your movie genres?I'll describe nine different genres without saying their names. Your job is to listen carefully and guess each one.You'll practice:Listening for adjectivesRecognizing movie genresDescribing movies in EnglishThen it's your turn.Head to the blog and check your answers.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities, transcript, and answer key:https://vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Guess the Movie Genre | Intermediate

Do you love romantic comedies? Avoid horror movies? Or maybe your favorite genre isn't on my list at all.In this episode, I'll share the kinds of movies I enjoy watching... and the ones I usually skip.You'll practice:<ul><li>Movie genre vocabulary</li><li>Talking about your likes and dislikes</li><li>Describing your own movie preferences</li></ul>Then it's your turn.Tell me about the movie genres you love... and the ones you'll happily leave to everyone else.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.vickiekelty.com/</a>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English: Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a>Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a>Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

Do you love romantic comedies? Avoid horror movies? Or maybe your favorite genre isn't on my list at all.In this episode, I'll share the kinds of movies I enjoy watching... and the ones I usually skip.You'll practice:Movie genre vocabularyTalking about your likes and dislikesDescribing your own movie preferencesThen it's your turn.Tell me about the movie genres you love... and the ones you'll happily leave to everyone else.Subscribe now so you don't miss future listening practice episodes.Full listening activities and transcript:https://www.vickiekelty.com/Want to feel more comfortable speaking English: Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Types of Movies | Basic

Droughts. Floods. Snowstorms. Tornadoes. Weather can be fascinating... and sometimes a little (or a lot) chaotic. In this episode, I share stories about different weather events I've experienced in Nebraska and Spain and the effects they had on daily life. You'll practice:• Discussing weather phenomena• Describing causes and consequences• Sharing personal experiences and opinions Listen, then tell me about memorable weather events you've experienced and how they affected your life. <h3>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?</h3> Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a> Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a> Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

Droughts. Floods. Snowstorms. Tornadoes. Weather can be fascinating... and sometimes a little (or a lot) chaotic.In this episode, I share stories about different weather events I've experienced in Nebraska and Spain and the effects they had on daily life.You'll practice:• Discussing weather phenomena• Describing causes and consequences• Sharing personal experiences and opinionsListen, then tell me about memorable weather events you've experienced and how they affected your life.Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Weather Phenomena | Advanced

What was the weather like last year where you live? And how has it been recently?In this episode, we'll talk about weather in different seasons and compare past experiences with what's happening now. You'll practice:• Talking about past weather• Comparing seasons and years• Listening for different verb tenses Listen, then tell me about the weather you've experienced recently and how it compares to previous years. <h3>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?</h3> Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a> Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a> Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

What was the weather like last year where you live? And how has it been recently?In this episode, we'll talk about weather in different seasons and compare past experiences with what's happening now.You'll practice:• Talking about past weather• Comparing seasons and years• Listening for different verb tensesListen, then tell me about the weather you've experienced recently and how it compares to previous years.Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Past Weather | Intermediate

What weather do you like? Sunny days? Snowy mornings? Maybe you're a fan of cloudy weather... or maybe not. In this episode, we'll explore different types of weather and talk about what we like and don't like about them. You'll practice:• Weather vocabulary• Talking about preferences• Describing seasons and clothing Listen, then tell me about your favorite (and least favorite) weather. <h3>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?</h3> Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a> Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a> Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

What weather do you like? Sunny days? Snowy mornings? Maybe you're a fan of cloudy weather... or maybe not.In this episode, we'll explore different types of weather and talk about what we like and don't like about them.You'll practice:• Weather vocabulary• Talking about preferences• Describing seasons and clothingListen, then tell me about your favorite (and least favorite) weather.Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

What Weather Do You Like? | Basic

What were your mornings like growing up? In this episode, we shift into storytelling. I share what mornings looked like for me as a child (including going off on a few tangents haha!), and you’ll practice doing the same.<ul><li>Practice tenses through real storytelling</li><li>Improve fluency by sharing personal experiences</li><li>Build confidence speaking in longer ideas</li></ul> Listen… and then tell your story. Full show notes + practice: <a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent;">VickieKelty.com</a> <h3>Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?</h3> Get my free fluency resource here:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-gift</a> Practice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/</a> Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:<a href="https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/</a>

What were your mornings like growing up?In this episode, we shift into storytelling. I share what mornings looked like for me as a child (including going off on a few tangents haha!), and you’ll practice doing the same.Practice tenses through real storytellingImprove fluency by sharing personal experiencesBuild confidence speaking in longer ideasListen… and then tell your story.Full show notes + practice: VickieKelty.comWant to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Mornings Growing Up in Nebraska | Advanced

Want to feel more comfortable speaking English? This podcast is a simple way to practice speaking through listening. Each episode focuses on an everyday topic, like your morning routine, pets, your home... you get the idea. There are three levels: basic, intermediate, and advanced, so you can choose what feels right for you. I'll talk about the topic first. Not perfectly (just like in real life). Then you can do the same. Pause, repeat, or come back to an episode anytime. Oh, there's also a quick self-evaluation so you can notice your progress. That's it.

Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?This podcast is a simple way to practice speaking through listening.Each episode focuses on an everyday topic, like your morning routine, pets, your home... you get the idea.There are three levels: basic, intermediate, and advanced, so you can choose what feels right for you.I'll talk about the topic first.Not perfectly (just like in real life).Then you can do the same.Pause, repeat, or come back to an episode anytime.Oh, there's also a quick self-evaluation so you can notice your progress.That's it.

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