Go Natural English Podcast | Listening & Speaking Lessons

10 Pronunciation Fixes That Instantly Make Your English Clearer

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Only 1% Pass This English Listening Test (Can You?)

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most English learners think their listening is "pretty good." This quiz will prove whether that's true. In this video, you'll take a real English list...

Understand Fast English at Work | Repeat After Me Listening Practice

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding English at work shouldn't feel like guessing. In this episode, you'll practice advanced English listening with real, native-speaker spee...

The 5 Biggest Listening Mistakes You're Making

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why You Don't Understand Spoken English (Biggest Listening Mistakes + What to Do Instead)  Do you understand English when you read it but struggle wh...

Why You Understand English When You Read But Not When People Speak

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Why does English feel easy when you read it, but suddenly impossible when people speak? In this episode, I break down the real reason listening is the...

How to Talk About Climate Change in English (with Real Examples & Native Vocabulary)

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Talking About Climate Change with Confidence: A Conversation with Dr. Alice Alpert Climate change is a topic that affects every one of us, yet it can ...

Stop Giving Embarrassing Answers in English (Improve Speaking 133% with This Simple Trick)

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stop Giving Embarrassing Answers — Improve Your Speaking 133% with the D.N.A.S. Method 🗣️ Episode Description: Have you ever left an intervie...

How to Say "No" Without Feeling Bad

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🗣 Business English for Negotiations — How to Say "No" Without Sounding Rude Learn how to say "no" politely and confidently in English! In this Bu...

Don't be shy at work - how to speak up in any meeting

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Too many talented, experienced professionals get overlooked at work—not because they aren't qualified, but because they stay quiet. In this episode,...

The 5 Most Difficult English Sounds (and How to Finally Master Them)

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is English pronunciation so confusing? In this episode, Gabby Wallace breaks down the five hardest English sounds—and shows you how to fix them...

10 Common English Idioms You'll Hear Every Day (and How to Use Them!) ✅

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever hear native English speakers say things like "break the ice" or "hit the books" — and wonder what on earth they're talking about? In thi...

Top 10 Slang in American English in 2026 (Speak like a Native)!

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever tried using slang in English and wondered… "Did I sound natural?" Slang can make your English sound more authentic — but if you use...

You may not know THIS about learning English...

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

☝️ Get info on the Complete English Fluency course here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg  00:00 Introduction to You may not know THIS about ...

5 Ways to Improve Your English in 5 Minutes

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

☝️ Get info on the Complete English Fluency course here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg  00:00 Introduction to Improving Your English Every...

How to Speak Fast English Like a Native | American English Conversation Practice

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy following along to this real, natural, fast native English conversation and learn the important key phrases to understand slang, idioms and phra...

5 Easy Steps to Master Speaking English

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you still looking for ways to speak English Fluently? Watch these 5 easy steps with teacher Hailey to master speaking in English!

Practice Speaking English with Me at Home | Learn Travel English

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're planning a trip, practice these common English phrases to help you feel confident on your next travel!

How to Call in Sick to Work or School | English Speaking Practice | Go Natural English

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know how to call in sick for work or class with confidence? What information do you need to share? Listen to this English lesson with teacher V...

Speak English Correctly | Improve English Speaking Skills

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A preposition is one of the tricky terms in the English language that tells us where or when something happens. Learn the biggest tip of prepositions...

How to Introduce Yourself Fluently | Advanced English Lesson

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to learn about how to fluently confidently introduce yourself for the first time to new colleagues, new classmates or just anyone th...

Practice with Us! Difficult Words & Pronunciation Drills

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the way you pronounce words can really make a difference in how people understand you, or even if they want to talk with you? Practi...

Advanced Business English - Phrases ONLY Professionals Use

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn phrases used in professional work English situations (not in casual or informal conversation). Sound more professional when you use these advanc...

Learn English Through Stories | Improve Vocabulary in a Fun Way

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought that learning English was painful, challenging, and difficult? Well, it doesn't have to be! Learning English through stories is...

How to Truly Express Your Feelings like a Native English Speaker

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it so difficult to express yourself in a foreign language, like the way you really feel? 🤷‍♀️ Let's talk about it and how you can expr...

Make People Think You're Fluent in English, Even if You're Not

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to make people think you're more FLUENT in ENGLISH than you really are. It's all about the WAY you SPEAK ENGLISH!

50 Words, Idioms and Phrases to Describe People & Personalities Positively

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many different words, idioms, and phrases to describe people and personalities. We describe how they think, how they act, and how they sh...

Advanced English Speaking Lesson | "OUT" Phrasal Verbs

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Because of internet, we have access to a lot of opportunities but also to so many competitions out there. So it is key  to stand out and to stand ou...

TOP Phrasal Verbs for Advanced English Fluency

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here's an advanced English fluency topic many of you who are at the intermediate English speaking level still struggle with. 👌✨ Today we're goi...

Essential Travel Vocabulary – Improve Your English

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's so much fun to travel, practice your English, and learn new things! Traveling is a lot easier if you know some essential English travel vocabular...

3 Tricks for Advanced English Fluency

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to improve your English speaking skills? Here are three easy ways for you to speak English more fluently and confidently like a nati...

You Must Do THIS for Success Speaking English #EnglishCourse

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

📗 You Must Do THIS Before Learning English Again 👉 This is about how to use mindset strategies to improve your English speaking skills. Prepare ...

21+ Ways to Ask 'How Are You?' | Natural English Speaking Lesson

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

📗 10+ Ways to Ask 'How Are You?' | Natural English Speaking Lesson 👉 This is about how to use more natural vocabulary and phrases to improve you...

13 Advanced Phrasal Verbs to Speak English #lingoda

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

📗 13 Advanced Phrasal Verbs to Speak English 👉 This is about several informal phrases called PHRASAL VERBS used in real life examples. While you...

9 Reasons People Become Fluent English Speakers Fast (and others don't)

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some people become fluent in English while others struggle? Here are the 9 reasons why people become fluent English speakers.

Secret to Speaking English | Word Stress #ELSA

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

English Idioms for Daily Conversation to Talk about Money

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

English Idioms for Daily Conversation to Talk about Money. This is about how to use common English idioms that you'll hear in daily conversation to ta...

English Phrases for Advanced Learners

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here I share with you exactly the phrases you need to speak more naturally, from a North American English point of view. You'll learn how to interrupt...

Speaking English and Forgot a Word? Say THIS!

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you're speaking English, it's hard to remember vocabulary words! Here's a fun English speaking lesson where you'll learn several words you can us...

Speak English with Me (at Work)

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's speak English together. In this episode, you can practice along with me and improve your English speaking skills and listening skills.

Natives Don't Say "Said"

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Native English speakers don't say "said" as much as the phrase you will learn in this English lesson. This is great for informal, casual English speak...

English Speaking That Shows You Are a Native English Speaker

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know if someone is a native English speaker? Do you want to know what it is about your English speaking that shows people you are fluent or...

Can you say these difficult words?

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's have some fun and practice saying 10 of the most difficult English words to pronounce. Ready? Remember to practice saying them with me! Learn mo...

Shy to start a conversation when first meeting? Ask this.

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What to say, what to ask the first meeting (or first date)? These conversation starter questions PLUS 4 quick tips for making first meetings less awkw...

Don't Say These 5 Things in English if You Want to Sound More American

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wonder how to speak English more like an American? Avoid these phrases, which are correct English, but really not common in the USA! ...

Listening and Speaking - Practice Now & Improve English Skills

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

🔔 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄...

English Speaking | Sex Euphemisms | Must-Know Phrases!

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more! Join my free email group for English learners at https://gonaturalenglish.com/email/ and get tips in your inbox. 

Phrases for Dating and Relationships You Need To Know

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you've heard the phrase, "communication is the most important part of a relationship." Today we're talking about love 💗 and common phrases ...

7 Ways to Win at Work With English

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you live in an English speaking country or not, English can be very beneficial for your career and personal life. Find out 7 ways speaking E...

5 Phrases for Eating Too Much in English

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many interesting, colorful phrases you can use to sound more natural in English. Today I'm sharing 5 awesome phrases with you to descri...

Top 7 Iconic Americans To Know | Listening Practice

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

7 Famous Americans you should know in the music, literature, cinema, science, sports, and miscellaneous categories! Practice your listening skills w...

Avoid This Accent Mistake: Say the "ed" Verbs Properly (pt.1)

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luke shares helpful and easy strategies for you to say these verb endings with confidence to improve your accent. Learn how to pronounce words in co...

Talk About Your Hobbies in English

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do you like to do for fun? Talking about your hobbies is a great way to start and build confidence in English! I'm sharing some common hobbies ...

10 English Icebreakers To Start A Converation

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dianne's sharing her top 10 questions that you can use to start a conversation in English or keep the conversation going. Use these icebreakers the ...

21 American Slang Words You Need In 2021

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan shares 21 American slang words that you should know before 2021. These words will help you to speak casually with friends, on the internet, or si...

How to Reduce Your Strong Accent | Speaking Practice

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the most commonly confused and mixed up words for English learners when speaking English. Practice with me to reduce your accent an...

Sound Natural and Confident Using The Verbs: Say, Tell, Speak, Talk

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

These four verbs have very similar meanings but are used in different ways. Dianne's going to help you know when to use them so that you can sound m...

Sound Native When Talking About Sports

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Playing sports with others is one of the most fun ways to practice your English speaking! I'm giving you 12 of the most essential sport phrasal verb...

Make People Think You're Fluent in English, Even if You're Not

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to make people think you're more fluent in English than you really are. It's all about the way you speak English!   ⭐To practice ...

How To Get a Job in English by Proving Your Level

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

English is the language of opportunity. Whether you've thought about coming to the USA to work or finding an amazing remote work or online job oppor...

How to Talk to Your Doctor in English | Conversation Practice

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It may feel overwhelming and embarrassing when you can't speak for yourself or your child at the doctor's. To help you communicate more naturally, I...

One Easy Change to Sound More Fluent in English

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm giving you some easy tips to help you make this vowel sound to speak more like a native speaker! This is one of the most common vowel pronunciat...

Sound More Like An American With This Trick

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Want to sound more like an American? There are certain words in American English that are hard to pronounce because the spelling looks nothing like ...

Practice Using Prepositions IN / ON / AT / BY

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

These English prepositions are tiny words, but they are so important for your English fluency! They can also be very confusing at times, especially ...

How To Understand Social Media Acronyms and Internet Slang

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about 23 different acronyms commonly used today on social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and online forums like Reddi...

10 Essential English Phrasal Verbs Using LOOK

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are going to explore 10 phrasal verbs with LOOK! Phrasal verbs are one of the toughest parts of learning English. I'm combining them with differe...

How I Improved my English with Music

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi, Naturals! I'm going to share with you some tips to use music to practice English! Have you ever thought that a song in English is too fast, or t...

10 Common Mistakes Spanish Speakers Make in English

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn 10 phrases and words that Spanish speakers make in English. I will share with you a few phrases to remember that will help you to not sound like...

You're Saying These Brand Names Wrong

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to pronounce difficult brand names in English. We cover luxury brands, streetwear, and car and electronics! Let's practice speaking togeth...

Sound More Natural By Using Casual Phrases

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to know all the phrases and words in English in order to be an excellent fluent English speaker. We are going to practice 7 key phras...

How to Study at an American University without Taking the TOEFL or IELTS in 2021

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever dreamed of studying at a university in the USA? Whether you're looking to get accepted into an English-speaking University very soon, or...

Difficult Words to Say in English | Speaking Practice

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Luke helps you correctly say difficult English words that many English students have a hard time pronouncing but aren't sure why. Have you ever read...

How to Stop Making This English Speaking Mistake | Improve your Speaking

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Part 2 of our 3-part speaking practice series with Luke! Let's practice speaking the R sound at the beginning of words, and learn common ...

How to improve your English Speaking Now | Speaking Practice English R Sound

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's improve your English speaking now together! Luke's here to practice speaking the R sound with you, which will greatly improve your English flu...

Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Learning English

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are coming soon! Let's think about a gift for someone learning English. If you or you know someone is studying English and you want to ...

How to Order Food in English | Practice Speaking With Me

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's practice how to order food in English! Does ordering food in English sound scary? Don't worry, ordering food is a great way to practice your E...

Let's talk about money - financial vocabulary you have to know

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm talking about financial vocabulary! Finance is basically the management of money, which is so important in everyone's life. 💵  ...

American English Tongue Twisters | Practice Speaking and Listening Skills

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'm talking about Tongue Twisters! 😜   Before I say anything else, I'd like to start with a question: how many cans can a can canne...

How I Became Fluent in English

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am very excited to share my story about how I became fluent in English. What I am about to share with you is my personal experience. Not everyone re...

Tips to Enhance your Vowel Pronunciation with Diphthongs

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the majority of what makes up a person's accent are vowels? In fact, one of the most common problems English language learners hav...

Stop Saying "What?" How to Respond Better in English

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there! So in today's lesson, we are gonna talk about hefud glarth min fingle schake! What? What?? Whaaaat? 🤷   You should be confused ...

Why is my English not improving?

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As an advanced or intermediate English learner, you may feel like you have hit a bump and your English is not improving. 😕   Some may say ...

How to Build Your Vocabulary in English, Even If You Have A Bad Memory

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One way we can have more fun with English and improve our English skills is to learn more vocabulary words! Not just read them or hear them, but act...

5 Differences Between Canadian and American Pronunciation

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever heard people talk about the "Canadian accent" and wondered what exactly that is? Maybe you've heard people talk about it in movies and...

Learn The "Secret" Informal English Contractions

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Informal contractions, what are they? And why should you care about them?   Hey! I'm Ryan, and today I'm talking about why you should care ab...

100 Common English Phrases for Natural Conversation

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that majority of what native English speakers say every day are the same words and phrases over and over? With just these 100 most common...

Study Routine for English Learning in 15 Mins a Day

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some teachers will tell you that you need to study from morning to night all day, every day to reach English fluency. That's simply not true! The way ...

10 American Expressions to Help You Sound Native

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you so much for joining me! My name is Dianne, and I will be your English teacher for today. There are certain expressions and sayings Americans...

Essential Phrases for Sounding Like a Native English Speaker

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In your past English classes, you probably learned essential phrases such as "thank you," "you are welcome," and so on. These phrases are important ba...

How to Speak English Fast with Advanced Grammar

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How can you speak English faster and more natural? You've probably heard English native speakers using contractions and connected speech with modal ve...

How to Think in English with Apps on Your Smartphone

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of English learning apps out there (and I'll share my favorite with you here), but what about using other, everyday apps in creative w...

Improve Your Listening and Speaking Skills

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As an English learner, you want to improve your listening and speaking skills. You're in the right place! Listening skills are important for comprehen...

Top 10 Grammar Corrections for Intermediate & Advanced English

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Want to learn how to sound more conversational, and have people think you know more English than you really do? You don't have to know everything abou...

10 Free Ways to Learn English During Lockdown

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most of the world, including the United States, has been under lockdown for several months. How can we learn English during this time? How does this a...

CONDITIONALS: First vs. Second | Advanced English Grammar Practice

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sure most of you know that it's correct to say I was, she was, he was, it was in the simple past. But, did you know that there is a time that you ...

5 Things Women Should Never Say (How to Speak with Confidence)

15 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Confidence) Remaining:13 characters According to Psychology Today, men are more likely than women to interrupt and chall...

What to Say When Someone Says, "I'll Get Back to You"

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When someone says, "I'll get back to you," how should you answer? What does that phrase really mean? In your English class, you may not have learned t...

Encouraging and Supportive English Phrases - Speak Like a Native!

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You'd like to show your support of people in English. Do you know how to do that like a native speaker? In this lesson, you'll learn key phrases for c...

The 5 Most Difficult Sounds in English Language Pronunciation

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Difficult Sounds in English English is full of difficult sounds! Some are difficult for you, but may be easy for others. For example, Brazilians have ...

Independence Day | American Culture & Communication ADVANCED Fluency Tips

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every country has its own culture, holidays and traditions! Americans are very patriotic.    It is important to understand American culture, holiday...

English Immersion - You Don't Need to Travel to Speak Fluent English

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it so difficult to learn English? What about immersion when we can't travel? In this video I explain how you can create your own English immers...