Easy Natural English with Liam
Episodes
8 Idioms That People Actually Use!
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An idiom is a phrase that you can't guess the meaning to if you haven't heard it before. These are some useful ones that anyone learning English shoul...
Natural Ways To Say "Thank You"
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of always just saying "thank you", check out this episode to learn some natural phrases that you can use to really express yourself in differe...
How to Remember All New Vocabulary
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is just to explain a bit about a very useful free app that can help you to memorize anything!
The Weather in 2020
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing how to talk about the weather is important in any language and recently it's been crazy so in this episode I wanted to introduce some useful w...
Dead Cat
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A weird thing that happened recently!
Learn English with Subtitles On or Off?
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of my students ask me if they should watch movies and TV shows in English with the subtitles on or off so in this episode I wanted to explain wha...
Moving House
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're moving house soon!
The Most Important Sound in English Pronunciation
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I explain schwa (ə), the most common sound in the English language, when to use it, and how you can use it correctly to sound more li...
10 things the UK does better than the USA
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Me (British) and my wife (American/Japanese) having a look at a list of things the UK does better than the USA!
Learn English with Your Phone!
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I want to introduce how to set up your phone to become an English learning machine!
My Online Lessons
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is what I do with my students on italki! Click the link in the podcast description to take a lesson with me!
Can English Native Speakers Spell?
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The answer might surprise you! If it doesn't the reason might interest you!
How to Speak English Like a Native Speaker
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The title says it all!
Breakfast
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What we eat for breakfast can be different around the world!
Natural Ways to Say "I Want" in English
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Next time you need to say "I want", try to use some of these other expressions! (Check the YouTube version of this episode to see the phrases written ...
Which Countries Are Bad At English?
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of my students tell me that their country is bad at English so I wanted to talk about this topic!
English Teacher Style VS Native English Style
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How are your English listening skills? Listen to this episode to find out! I tell the same simple story in English teacher style English and then in n...
Phrases and Idioms about Money that You Need to Know
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
(Watch the YouTube version to see these phrases written on screen) Money! It's an important topic, and we have many phrases and idioms that we use in ...
When Will The Coronavirus Pandemic End?
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The coronavirus is on the rise again so in this episode I talk a bit about the news recently.
English Conversation: Dos and Don'ts!
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Starting or having a conversation in English (or any language) can be difficult so in this episode I wanted to give you some tips to help!
Surprising Technology in Japan
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Japan might not be the super futuristic place that people in other countries think it is... or is it? Check out this episode to find out!
Beaches In The UK
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The things we do at the beach can be a bit different in each country so in this episode I talk about what a lot of people in the UK do at the beach an...
My Life Recently
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is just a bit of an update on what I've been doing recently!
Shortened Words You Must Know! (part 2)
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
(I would recommend watching the YouTube version of this one as I have added the words on the screen and it will be easier to understand.) One of the r...
Fluent in English: How Many Hours Does It Take?
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants to know when they will be fluent when learning a new language. In this episode I talk about what fluency is and then how long it takes ...
Video Games
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As usual I talk in natural but easier English, in this episode I introduce some useful vocabulary related to video games.
Bruce Lee Made Me Move to Japan
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're wondering "what's the connection?" then you just need to listen to find out!
Shortened Words You Must Know!
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
( I recommend checking the YouTube version of this episode as I have written all the examples on the screen and it could be hard to understand without...
How To Be Polite In English (what textbooks don't tell you!)
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I think a lot of textbooks confuse students when it comes to being polite so I wanted to make it simpler for you!
Sitting Might Kill You!
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, I got a comment on YouTube about me standing when I shoot my videos. Here is why I try to stand as often as possible.
The Best Way to Learn English (or any language)
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A language learning expert changed the way many people (including me) study languages and in this episode I wanted to tell you about him.
Coffee (again!)
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coffee is amazing! How do you like your coffee?
Education in The UK
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Schools have a different system in every country to in this episode I tried to explain how they work in the UK.
English Pronunciation: The 3 Stages
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are 3 important stages to perfect your English pronunciation and many students miss the first step. Check out this episode and start improving y...
Comedy
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Comedy can be very difficult to understand in a different language so I wanted to explain the different types of comedy and explain which ones might b...
Life After Coronavirus
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This year has been crazy, who knows what will happen after this situation calms down?
Black Lives Matter
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of my viewers in different countries might be unsure about what is happening in the news or you might not know how to discuss this in English. A...
How to Respond in Conversations
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard to respond naturally to what someone else says in English so in this episode I explained some useful phrases you can use. (Check out th...
I Need Your Topics!
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talked about how I think of topics for your English listening. Sometimes it's hard to think of what to talk about so please comment ...
Diets
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Diets aren't just for losing weight! In this episode I talk about many different types of diet and how to use this word correctly.
There Isn't a Standard British English
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I hear a lot of people referring to BBC English, RP (received pronunciation), or the Queen's English as "standard English" or "standard pronunciation"...
My Wife Interviewing Me
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone seemed to enjoy me interviewing Cassie so she's back today to interview me for your conversational English listening practice!
Natural Ways to Answer "How Are You?"
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I wanted to introduce some more natural ways to ask and respond to "How are you?" so you can use them and understand native speakers e...
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I started an Instagram account for Easy Natural English! In this episode I talked about what I usually use Instagram for.
Interview With My Wife
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My wife (Japanese/American) didn't know what questions I was going to ask so as usual you get to listen to some real, unscripted English (that's just ...
How I've Lived in 9 Countries (part 2)
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Finishing up the story from the last episode, I talk about how I lived in 9 countries and what I did in each country.
How I've Lived in 9 Countries (Part 1)
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I get asked a lot about how I have already lived in 9 countries so today I wanted to talk about what kind of work I did and how I got visas for each c...
Is British Food Bad?
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"British food isn't tasty!" is something I hear a lot in conversations with people from different countries around the world so today I wanted to give...
Do You Need to Speak English Faster?
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of my students say that they want to speak English so they can sound more fluent. In this episode I share my thoughts about this idea.
Haircuts
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Due to the coronavirus situation a lot of us are staying at home and might need to cut our own hair. Here is my recent experience with cutting my own ...
Manga and Anime
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As requested by a listener, in this episode I talk about manga and anime in Japan compared to other countries.
Snacks
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The snacks I eat in Japan compared to the snacks I ate in other countries has changed a bit. What's your favourite snack?
The Weather Recently
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The weather has been crazy recently so in this episode I wanted to talk about that! How about where you live?
English Exams Are Not Important
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some surprising reasons why studying for exams and studying to learn real English are different things.
Culture Shock
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is culture shock? Have I experienced it while living in 9 countries? Check this episode out to find out!
Living in Vietnam
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A little bit about my experience living in Vietnam for over a year.
The Secret to Learning English
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I know there are many methods for learning English so in this episode I wanted to highlight the most important thing to remember when studying and how...
Home Workouts
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of us our working out at home now due to social distancing orders. How about you?
My Grandmother Got Coronavirus
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a true story about my grandmother catching COVID-19 coronavirus.
How My Music Taste Changed
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our taste changes with age so in this episode I talked about how my music taste has changed. How about you? Has your music taste changed or stayed the...
Travelling in Japan
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don't miss out on these great places if you are travelling in Japan!
Travelling in the UK
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of my students tell me that they have only travelled to London so I wanted to introduce and recommend some other nice places to visit in the UK, ...
How to Study at Home
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I thought I would introduce some resources you can use at home to study English as a lot of us are staying at home under lockdown, or just in self-iso...
Words You Need to Know for Natural English Conversation (that aren't in textbooks!)
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The title says it all! Check it out!
Easter
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Check out this episode to find out about what Easter is and how to buy cheap chocolate!
Why I live in Japan
12 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about why I ended up living in Japan. Check it out to find out why!
Famous Movies
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Check out this episode to learn how to speak about movies in English.
My First YouTube Video
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A video version of Easy Natural English is now available on YouTube! Check it out, give it a thumbs up, and subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
The Last Few Days
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's what I've been up to recently.
Self Isolation
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Self isolation is a word people have been using a lot recently due to the situation with the coronavirus. Check out this episode to find out how to us...
My Listeners
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This one is about you guys!
Dating
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's something we all go through so here's me rambling about the topic so you can pick up some vocabulary about it!
Saving Money
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I've been saving money since moving to Okinawa! Check out this episode to find out how.
Cafés
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cafés can work differently in different countries so listen to this episode to find out what to do in English speaking countries.
Restaurants
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The system in restaurants is pretty different in different countries so listen to today's episode to find out what to do in English speaking countries...
Pets
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about how great pets are, and you can find out about a crazy thing that happened to my rabbit when I was a child!
Staying at Home
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of us are staying at home at the moment because of the coronavirus. Here I'm talking about what I've been doing at home.
Textbooks
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's some thoughts I have on how the best way to learn grammar is, and why I made my own grammar guide.
Transport
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get around? By bicycle? By train? On foot? Check out this episode to learn about different ways to talk about transport.
Waking Up Early
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recently I've been waking up early, which I quite like! Actually, we have an expression about this in English, check out this episode to find out what...
The Many Uses of 'Like'
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many uses, you might even hear someone say "Like... I was like, "he likes dogs so much that he walks like a dog" ". Don't worry, by the end ...
Exercise
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I know some people hate it but I love exercising!
Okinawa
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm living in Okinawa now so I thought I would talk about about this beautiful place.
Recently
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about what I have been doing recently as I have changed my lifestyle a bit.
Study Routine
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A good routine is the key to succeeding in anything so keep up your English studies. Keep it up! Keep it up!
Coronavirus
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This topic has been covered a lot in the news recently so hopefully this episode will help you to talk about this in English.
Flights
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I usually enjoy flying! How about you?
Eating Out
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eating out (eating in restaurants) is a bit different in every country.
Travelling
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure you all love travelling. Doesn't everyone?
Hawaii pt. 2
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm still in Hawaii. Here's some differences I've noticed between here and Japan.
Hawaii
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm in Hawaii! Here's what I've been doing so far.
Grammar
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oh no! Grammar! Don't worry, there are fun and effective ways to learn it.
Vocabulary
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to learn vocabulary and how much you need to know.
Listening
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why is listening practice important and how should we do it?
Pineapple Farming (a story)
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of some real stories about me! This one is about working on a pineapple farm in Australia.
Hypothetical Situations
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I know that using 'would' can be difficult for you guys so here are bunch of examples for you to get used to it.
Streaming Services
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A little bit about places we can watch TV on the internet and how they can help us learn languages.
Teaching
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I've been teaching English for many years in different countries. This is a bit about my experience.
Accents
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many different English accents, does that make English difficult?
Famous People
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the most famous people in the world? I still don't know but I chatted about it anyway.