Slow English Podcast

Do you work in an office, or are you preparing to enter the professional world? In this massive, incredibly detailed masterclass, your host Benjamin takes you through the complete world of office vocabulary, workplace culture, and professional English. We are exploring the exact words, phrasal verbs, and expressions you need to confidently navigate your nine-to-five job.
In this episode, you will learn:
The Physical Office: The specific vocabulary for cubicles, open-plan spaces, breakrooms, and essential office supplies like staplers and whiteboards.
The Digital Workspace: How to talk about dual monitors, rendering multimedia files, dealing with IT issues, and managing cloud storage.
Email and Communication Jargon: Decoding professional abbreviations like CC, BCC, ASAP, EOD, and the unwritten rules of office messaging.
Workplace Culture and Remote Work: Navigating water cooler gossip, micromanagers, Zoom fatigue, and the modern hybrid work environment.
Office Idioms: Real-world expressions like "think outside the box," "push the envelope," "water cooler talk," "pencil it in," and "back to the grind."
Don't forget to follow Speak Up English on your favorite podcast app so you never miss a new lesson. Keep practicing your English every single day, dominate your workplace, and be proud of your progress!
(Production Note: The host's voice in this episode has been generated using artificial intelligence.)
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What do you love to do when you are not working or studying? How do you blow off steam and find your flow state? In this massive, incredibly detailed masterclass, your host Benjamin takes you through the rich and diverse world of hobbies, leisure activities, and personal passions in English. We are exploring the exact words, phrasal verbs, and expressions you need to confidently talk about what brings you joy.
In this episode, you will learn:
The Psychology of Leisure: How to talk about the importance of free time, unplugging from the daily grind, and finding your "flow state."
Traditional and Active Hobbies: The specific vocabulary for arts and crafts, woodworking, gardening, collecting, and outdoor pursuits.
Digital and Intellectual Pursuits: How to describe modern hobbies like digital content creation, multimedia design, producing podcasts, exploring generative AI video tools, and researching deep historical or scientific theories.
Verbs of Interest: Decoding the phrasal verbs we use to talk about our passions, such as "take up," "get into," "dabble in," and "geek out over."
Hobby Idioms: Real-world expressions like "a labor of love," "jack of all trades," "in your element," "blow off steam," and "ride a hobbyhorse."
Don't forget to follow Speak Up English on your favorite podcast app so you never miss a new lesson. Keep practicing your English every single day, dedicate some time to your favorite hobby today, and be proud of your progress!
(Production Note: The host's voice in this episode has been generated using artificial intelligence.)
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Are you currently studying at a university, preparing for your challenging entrance exams, or dreaming of getting your degree abroad? In this massive, incredibly detailed masterclass, your host Benjamin takes you through the complete world of higher education and academic vocabulary in English. We are exploring the exact words, phrasal verbs, and expressions you need to confidently navigate campus life.
In this episode, you will learn:
Admissions and Enrollment: The specific vocabulary for applying to college, surviving the stressful entrance exams, and choosing your academic major.
The Campus Ecosystem: How to talk about the physical university, from massive lecture halls and crowded auditoriums to the silent floors of the library.
Academics and Classes: Decoding the language of the syllabus, credits, lectures, seminars, and the intense reality of studying complex subjects like calculus, algebra, and computer systems.
Exams and Grades: The vocabulary of midterms, finals, pulling all-nighters to study, and the difference between passing, failing, and acing a test.
University Idioms: Real-world expressions like "hit the books," "pass with flying colors," "draw a blank," "cover a lot of ground," and "play hooky."
Don't forget to follow Speak Up English on your favorite podcast app so you never miss a new lesson. Keep practicing your English every single day, study hard for those exams, and be proud of your progress!
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Are you looking to advance your career, start your own company, or negotiate like a professional? In this massive, incredibly detailed masterclass, your host Benjamin takes you through the complete world of business English and corporate vocabulary. We are exploring the exact words, phrasal verbs, and expressions you need to confidently navigate the professional world.
In this episode, you will learn:
Corporate Structure and Roles: The specific vocabulary for executives, departments, stakeholders, and human resources.
The Digital Entrepreneur: Essential words for starting a business, building an audience, tracking analytics, and modern monetization strategies.
Meetings and Negotiations: How to set an agenda, reach a consensus, make compromises, and close a deal.
Finance and Marketing: The language of revenue, profit margins, brand awareness, target demographics, and the bottom line.
Business Idioms: Real-world expressions like "think outside the box," "cut corners," "get off the ground," "red tape," and "a ballpark figure."
Don't forget to follow Speak Up English on your favorite podcast app so you never miss a new lesson. Keep practicing your English every single day, aim high in your career, and be proud of your progress!
(Production Note: The host's voice in this episode has been generated using artificial intelligence.)
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Have you ever felt like you know a lot of English nouns and verbs, but you still cannot connect them smoothly? Do you want to stop saying "very good" and start using advanced, native-sounding words? In this massive, incredibly detailed masterclass, your host Benjamin takes you on a deep dive into the "Key Vocabulary" of the English language.
In this pure listening episode, you will explore:
The Glue of Language: Essential connectors and transition words like "however," "therefore," "furthermore," and "meanwhile" that make your sentences sound professional.
Extreme Adjectives: How to stop using the word "very" by upgrading your vocabulary to words like "exhausted," "freezing," "furious," and "gorgeous."
Make vs. Do: Finally mastering the most confusing pair of verbs in English through clear rules and dozens of everyday examples.
False Friends: Discovering the tricky words that look like Spanish but mean something completely different, such as "actually," "sensible," and "embarrassed."
Essential Phrasal Verbs: Decoding the multi-word verbs that native speakers use constantly, like "figure out," "put off," "look forward to," and "bring up."
Today there are no exercises and no grammar tests. Just relax, make a cup of tea, and let Benjamin's voice surround you.
Don't forget to follow Speak Up English on your favorite podcast app so you never miss a new lesson. Keep practicing your English every single day, and be proud of your progress!
(Production Note: The host's voice in this episode has been generated using artificial intelligence.)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.