The English Zone

251. Beginner (A1) Listening Lesson: Ahmed's Birthday Month

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will listen to a short story about Ahmed — a man from Ohio who loves the month of May because his birthday is in May. You will ...

250. Beginner (A1) English Listening Lesson | Maria's Busy Week

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will listen to a short story about Maria — a busy woman from Texas who works a part-time job and takes English classes at the s...

249. Beginner English Lesson: Fernando's Life in Florida | Listen, Practice, Repeat

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This lesson is for beginner English learners. You will learn and practice vocabulary words related to family, relationships, work, and the future.In t...

248. Practice Future with this Fun Lesson | Road Trip to Colorado ⛰️🚙

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this lesson, you will learn how to use future simple and talk about future plans using Will and Going to in a fun lesson that's like a conversa...

247. Ramadan is not just about Fasting; it is an intensive course with many lessons to teach | Advanced English Learners

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many people think that Ramadan is only about fasting (not eating and drinking from morning to evening) for one month and that's it. But this is no...

246. The Hidden Dangers of AI that Nobody Talks about (and How to protect yourself) | Advanced English Lesson

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for those who think AI is the best thing that's happened to us without learning about or seeing the real damages that AI is causin...

245. Five Rules to Follow IF You Want to Learn any Language in only SIX Months | A podcast for English learners

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this TED Talk Tuesday episode of The English Zone Podcast, we break down the famous TEDx talk “How to Learn Any Language in Six Months” by...

244. If You Understood the Dangers of Criticizing Others, You Would NEVER Criticize! How to Stop | Advanced English

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people think criticizing others will help them stop repeating a mistake and improve. The opposite is true. Criticizing and pointing others' m...

243. A Busy Night at the Restaurant | Learn how to Use Despite, Although, and Even though | Intermediate English Lesson

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 9 of the Jason Series, you’ll learn how to use despite, although, and even though in a fun and interesting, along with useful phrasal ...

242. In 20 Minutes, I will teach you how to build a daily English practice routine (step by step)

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you are studying English but you don’t see progress, the problem is not you — it’s not having system to follow.In this episode, I break down ...

241. Into the Wild Explained | Intermediate ESL Listening Lesson (Past Tense & “Should Have”)

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

nto the Wild is a powerful true story about freedom, independence, and the hidden dangers of isolation.In this episode of The English Zone Podcast, ...

240. How to Begin With the End in Mind to Create the best Results for This Life and the Next | Intermediate English

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast episode is about choices.Two types of decisions: good and bad and how they perfectly shape your future. It's super simple to u...

239. Build a Simple and Easy System to Master English in 12 months!

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is about building a simple system to learn English.If you feel stuck, confused, or inconsistent, the problem may not be your Englis...

238. A Book that changes your thinking about powerful, control, and freedom | Advanced English Animal Farm

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The English Zone Podcast, we explore Animal Farm by George Orwell — a short book written in simple English with one of the dee...

236. Ted Talk Tuesday | This One Thing Will Finally Make You Get up and Start Making Better Habits

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ted Talk Tuesday is back!!Each month, we explore a new TED Talk about success, personal development, and ideas that inspire you to take action and gro...

236. A Story of Adventure, Mistake, Desperation and Survival | 127 Hours - for Advanced English Learners

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful English lesson for advanced learners, you’ll listen to the true story of Aron Ralston, a mountain climber whose solo hike turned ...

235. The Secret to a Long, Happy, and Purposeful Life | IKIGAI Summary for Advanced English Learners

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What gets you out of bed in the morning?In this episode, we explore Ikigai — the Japanese concept of living with purpose and balance — inspired ...

234. Fix your habits, fix your life - Learn English through powerful stories | No grammar drills; just listening and repetition

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful ESL story lesson, you’ll follow Gary — a man stuck in bad habits, negativity, and regret — and learn how one decision helped hi...

233. A Visit to the Doctor | Real-life communication at the doctor’s office. Intermediate English

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you’ll learn how to communicate confidently at the doctor’s office. We’ll practice useful phrases, real-life questions, and nat...

232. Jason’s Advice for His Team | Learn how to use "Shoud, Have to, and Must"

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this lesson, you will learn about Jason's progress as a restaurant owner as he gives advice to his team. You will learn and practice how to use...

231. How to become unstoppable by building Emotional Intelligence in 3 Simple Steps | a lesson for advanced English learners

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Children act based on how they feel in the moment; so if your life is influenced by your emotions and you act upon your feelings, that is a sign you h...

230. Jason’s Future Plans | Learn Future Tenses with Real English Stories + Useful Phrasal Verbs

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this about Jason's Future Plans, you will practice using "WILL & GOING TO" to talk about future.Stop studying boring grammar rule...

229. Jason’s Progress as a Restaurant Owner | 20 Minutes to Learn 20+ new Phrasal Verbs and Practice Grammar | Intermediate English

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this lesson, we learn about Jason's progress in the past month as a restaurant owner. You will learn and practice Present Perfect Continuous, F...

228. From the Depth of a Dark Well to the Height of Power and Glory | A Story in Advanced English

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We begin a new Series on The English Zone podcast.This is a beautiful beginning of a 28 part podcast series highlighting the life of the most influent...

227. A Chef in the City | Practice Present Perfect; What has Jason done secretly?

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Learn and practice your English in a fun way and improve your grammar and speaking the EZ way with short stories and interactive questions and answers...

226. Master Present Perfect in Just 15 Minutes with Shadowing + Story Practice.

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will have the opportunity to learn and practice how to use Present Perfect with a shadowing lesson, repetition and a fun story in...

225. My Life Experience in Buffalo, New York | A Story to Master Present Perfect Tense

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you will get to practice your English and learn how to use Present Perfect with a fun and interactive story about someone's life expe...

224. Jason’s Struggle to Success | Practice Past Tense the easy way

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Jason’s funny kitchen mistakes and learn how to use past tense with a story that you will not forget.

223. Your English will NOT improve if you’re not consistent! Here’s why!

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many people don't know and don't understand the idea and power of consistency. They think real success is achieved by intense practice and har...

222. Jason's Past Job | A fun and easy story to practice your English grammar and pronunciation

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this lesson, you will learn and practice many new vocabulary words and useful Phrasal Verbs that American's use every day!Listen! Practice! Rep...

221. Jason's Busy Night | Beginner ESL stories to practice present continuous

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this short lesson, you can learn and practice many new vocabulary words and expressions related to working in a restaurant. You will also learn and...

220. Jason’s City Adventure | Beginner to Intermediate English Lesson

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this lesson, you will learn and practice how to use Present Continuous (Action Happening Right Now) and you will learn many new words and phrasal v...

219. From Difficulty to Success | Low Intermediate English | Listen, practice, repeat

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want a private 1:1 class with me?Message me on Instagram @TheEnglishZone_Want to practice your English Level 1 with stories like these?Click here: the...

218. Don't let AI or Robots take your job! | Learn these skills and you will always have a job

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The future will not be for lazy people.Learn about these skills and you'll always have a job.If you’re an English learner, ESL teacher, or someo...

217. Present Progressive | Beginner English | Listen and repeat

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen, repeat, practice.

216. Two simple tricks to help you stop gossiping FOREVER!

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you understand how dangerous gossiping is?It's a behavior so toxic that destroys good relationships, prevents relationships from flourishing an...

215. This man's life changed after listening to a podcast | Intermediate English lesson

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode you will learn how a man's life changed because of something important he heard in a podcast episode and his decision to st...

214. The Most Dangerous Behavior and the Best Solution for it | Advanced English

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You think you are in control, but you are not.Listen along and find out why you are so lazy and how to say goodbye to being lazy and finding seeing re...

213. The ending of Santiago's journey is NOT what you expect! | The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (Final Part)

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a lifelong journey across deserts, wars, and his own fears, Santiago finally reaches the Pyramids of Egypt—but the ending will surprise you. W...

212. When you see the power of taking risks, you never want to go back. | Adv. English

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It is not about the size of the sacrifice or risk; it's about the timing and how willing you are to take that risk. If want to read this in my newslet...

211. Immediately start using these 17 Phrasal Verbs to speak like a native speaker

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to stop speaking like you are reading a textbook, start using phrasal verbs in your English daily conversations and messaging communicatio...

210. I played this game and I was shocked what I found. “The mind has everything”

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people want to have amazing things in life, but their mind is corrupt, they are ungrateful for their current situation and they are not happy wit...

209. Just shift your focus and everything in your life will improve 100 times

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most people have it backwards. They deal with many problems that they can't control. That leads to all kinds of problems, failure, sadness and suf...

208. In 25 minutes, you will learn how to TRULY listen and DEEPLY connect with others!!

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is about the ART OF LISTENING: how to make more friends, build better bonds and strengthen your relationships.Message me the chall...

207. The secret to living a life full of love and making others love you is this.

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is reading chapter 10 from a book called The Voice of Knowledge. This chapter is about love and how to create your life story with love. ...

206. Use this hack to SHIFT your mind to get anything you want! High intermediate ➜ Advanced English

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

5 steps to help you figure out what you want.If you want to read the newsletter that I used to make this podcast, click HERE and subscribe. It's FREE ...

205. Full summary of Atomic Habits by James Clear | Intermediate ➜ Advanced English

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I have made several podcast episodes about this amazing book, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and lots of videos about it on my YouTube channel, but in ...

204. How to stop your negative self-talk | Ideas from The Voice of Knowledge by Don M. Ruiz

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all deal with negative self-talk from time to time. Many people deal with this negative self-talk which is really dangerous. In this podcast, I tal...

203. What you believe about yourself and others is a lie; here's how to fix those lies.

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing insights and ideas from The Voice of Knowledge by Don Miguel Ruiz. I'm currently reading this book on TikTok Livestream. Want to catch me read...

202. The Big Problems in Your Life are Because of Ignoring the Little Things

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trust me when I tell you that your biggest problems are because of ignoring the little daily things. You don't believe me? Listen for 10 minutes a...

201. In 16 minutes I will teach you the easiest way to write any kind of essay in English!

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Believe it or not, every type of essay, presentation, speech, or even movies, follow the same structure that I teach you in today's episode. Liste...

200. I Visited the Busiest Place on Earth and this is How I Felt. It's Not New York City | Advanced English

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I visited the city that never sleeps and I realized it is also the most reviewed place on Google and it has the highest rating of 4.9/5.0. In this epi...

199. Give me 16 and I’ll Tell You Everything You Need to Know about Attention | Intermediate English

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liked this episode? Share it with a friend.Learned something? Share it with me on Instagram: @TheEnglishZone_

198. How the Wright Brothers Took Off 🛫 | The Easiest and Most Effective Way to Learn 20+ Phrasal Verbs

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, you don't just learn about the Wright Brothers. You will also learn at least 20 phrasal verbs that are used in daily conversation...

197. Five FREE Things I did to Master English and Speak like a Native Speaker

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't have money to pay for an English course, I got your back. Do these five things that I talk about in this episode and I promise you, y...

196. He ‎ﷺ could not read or write, but he educated the world. | Advanced English

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is proof that how you begin does not define how you end up in life. It also proves that education goes beyond the degrees you earn in sch...

195. You NEED to listen to this podcast if you live in the U.S. or want to live here!! 🇺🇸

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The best way to truly understand a nation, a country or a culture is through traveling there by yourself and experience life there. And if you live th...

194. This is Proof that You Can Do Anything | Especially if You're Muslim

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today is the 17th Day of Ramadan, 1446 in the Islamic Calendar and this episode is about Ramadan,, the Month of Fasting, and how this month proves tha...

193. Pronunciation Tips to Master Your American Accent as a Spanish Speaker

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt embarassed while having a conversation when you couldn't pronounce really simple words that you know so well? Or maybe you didn't know why t...

192. The Secret to True Happiness | Al-Ghazali's The Alchemy of Happiness (Part 1) 📖✨

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Part 1 of our transformative series on Al-Ghazali's masterpiece, The Alchemy of Happiness! 🌟 In this video, we go deep into the "Knowled...

191. Your English is Not Improving? This is why...

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

f you want to change anything in your life, you must start with your habits. What exactly are you spending your time on?Listen to my podcast below:Spo...

190. The Power of Gratitude in Increasing Wealth 💰and Blessings! 😌 | Advanced English

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to build more wealth and become more successful? Adapt the Gratitude Attitude! Link to Article:https://medium.com/@anuragkanoria/arigato-your-mon...

189. "If it's not in your mind, it's not yours!" | lessons from a young scholar 900 years ago! | Intermediate English

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This young scholar's entire life changed when he got robbed by a group of bandits/robbers. Looking back, he thought that was the best thing that ever ...

188. The Power of Affirmations and How Your Thoughts Control Your Actions! | Intermediate English

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your actions don't change your thoughts; your thoughts change your actions. Let's talk about how to change your thoughts and bring more abunda...

187. Stop thinking 𝙨𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙡 and you'll learn how to live a rich life! | Advanced English

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rgLetCE7Y-sYour life is the accumulation/collection of thoughts. If you're living in poverty, maybe it's becau...

186. Give me 20 Minutes and I will tell you why you feel lazy and how to change that! | Advanced English

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The reason you are not successful is not about how smart or intelligent you are. It's about something else that everyone is capable of doing. List...

185. Oscar’s Plan to Buy another Van | The Backpack by Jennifer Degenhardt | Beginner English Listening and Speaking Practice

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We continue the story of The Backpack by Jennifer Degenhardt. Part one of the book is episode 154 on my podcast!https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ho5v...

184. Stop Doing This One Thing and See How Your Life Will Change. | Advanced English

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this video, [Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/YOzEBO-C5Q8?si=Oi7OdhH5a3H9uB0w] I'm sharing why I choose to take ice baths and the incredible...

183. Michelle's Life as an Immigrant in the U.S. | The Backpack by Jennifer Degenhardt for Beginner English

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to the story about Michelle and answer the questions about her to practice your listening, speaking and grammar.Part one of the book is episode...

182. This is Why You Have “No Time” to Practice Your English and Accomplish Your Goals…

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Watch this on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/2DYUGz1pekQ?si=PnxhP2OGvTDkohN7Are you wasting your time on useless tasks that have no benefit to your fu...

181. I Decided to Quit My Personal Instagram for a While. Maybe Forever? Here’s Why!

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You think you don't use social media much? Just go to Settings on Your Phone and Check "Screentime". In this episode, I talk about why I decided to qu...

180. Twenty Six Phrasal Verbs in American English | Speak English Easily and Naturally

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Phrasal Verbs are an important part of spoken English and native speakers use phrasal verbs all the time. In this video, you will learn 26 commonly us...

179. Chasing Dreams or Love? | Life-changing Lessons from The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (Part 4)

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is part 4 of a series about The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Santiago learns that he is facing a difficult decision: chasing after his love Fatima ...

178. Guaranteed Your English Will Improve Quickly with These Three Things!

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to improve your English skills? Use the ideas in this book to improve your English skills by building the habits you need to see amazing resul...

177. Understand This Truth and You’ll Always be at Peace | The Power of Now by Reckhart Tolle

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People create more sufferings for themselves and those around them because they don't understand the Power of Now.

176. If you do this, your life will be completely different | Tips for ESL Learners

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎯 The reason you can't achieve anything is because your life is random and you don't know where to start. You can watch this on YouTube HERE.

175. How to Get Your Attention Back and Place It on the Right Things!! 👀

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The longer they hook your attention, the more money they make. The same is true for you and me, the more we place our attention on what's truly import...

174. How to Reach Fluency and Speaking with Confidence in English

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode on my podcast is for those who feel stuck in English, especially speaking.  If you have been practicing English for a long time, but you...

173. This is How to Sharpen Your Memory and Remember Better!

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To watch this episode on Youtube, click here!

172. These 10 Minutes Can Change Everything about You and How You See the World! | Advanced English

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You don't understand the power of words, that's why you may feel powerless. You can change that! But you only have to choices. Understand the ...

171. Understand Present Perfect in Only TWO Minutes! | Intermediate English Level

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Watch the lesson with subtitle on Youtube here!

170. You MUST Know These 10 Phrasal Verbs to Understand Native Speakers EASILY!

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Phrasal Verbs are a big part of English language, especially colloquial English, spoken daily by native speakers. If you don't understand phrasal verb...

169. The 7 Habits of Highly LAZY People | Here's how you can become unrecognizable! Advanced English Lesson

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you have one or more of these habits, chances are you are heading to towards failure. But you have the choice to change them... Watch this on YouTu...

168. Atomic Habits by James Clear | 4 Rules to Follow to Boost Your English

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learning English is NOT difficult; rather, it is EASY! It's just difficult for you to practice and stay focused for even 5 minutes! Watch this video t...

167. This Technique is Better and More Effective than Manifestation!! | English for Advanced Learners

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are living at an age where success is only measured by achieving goals and never failing and they say that if you think positive things only, you w...

166. Asking for Directions | Listen to the Story and Practice! Beginner English

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is part of a 30 day English course for beginner English learners. You can watch this lesson on YouTube as well as the other lessons. Click here. ...

165. The Scary Pool Incident | A Short Story in Past Tense for Beginner and Intermediate English

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Practice your English on The English Zone podcast with short and fun stories and motivational content to help you take your English to the next level ...

164. How to Reprogram Your Mind into Thinking that Everything is EASY Including Learning English

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Watch this with SUBTITLE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NGMCf03yOZk?si=rXOKb63NAQJsFBCk

163. Make These 7 Mindset Shifts and See Miracles Unfold! Most People Believe in the Opposite | Learn English with Wisdom from These 7 Life Paradoxes

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Make these 7 shifts in your life and see miracles unfold! Sadly, most people believe in the opposite. These Seven Paradoxes will make you RESHAPE you...

162. Moving is Not Fun | Practice Present and Past Tense | Intermediate English

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Practice your grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary with this lesson by listening to the story and answering questions about the story. Follow me on I...

161. The Hardest Job in the World: How to Conquer Yourself! | Learn English the Easy Way

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are so distracted by everything that's going on around us that we don't have time to check in with ourselves to see how we are doing, what ...

160. You Will Never Be Rich Until You Have This One Thing! | Learn English the Easy Way

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most people learn this backwards. That's why there's so much suffering and sadness despite having so much money and wealth.

159. How to Take Charge of Your Life! My 2 Cents! Learn English the Easy Way

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Make this shift and drastically change your life! Without these two, you will forever be chasing the world, maybe winning the world, but losing yourse...

158. Maria's Spending Spree: A Credit Card Story | Simple Present & How to Use "Should"

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to practice your English with a story and learn about the most effective way to use your credit card, listen to this story and practice yo...

157. Why Speaking in English is More Difficult than Listening?

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about 3 Reasons why speaking English is more difficult than understanding English. I also share some tips on how to improve yo...

156. The Machine Man | Intermediate Level | Past Tense

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s more valuable: time or money?

155. THREE Things You MUST do to Change Your Life Forever for the Better

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sharing these tips from personal experience and now I feel a lot more confident, a lot more at peace and a lot more myself! Check out my links be...

154. The Backpack by Jennifer Degenhardt | Chapter 1 with Questions and Answers

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a B1 level story from a book by Jennifer Degenhardt called The Backpack. I think you will love it! Read along with me here on Youtube.Buy the ...

153. English Teachers Answer this Question: What is the Best Way to Learn English?

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To watch the video on Youtube, click HERE!

152. Stuck on an Island | Learn English the Easy Way with this Short Story to Practice Past Tense

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Practice your English with this story about a couple who went on vacation to Hawaii and never came back! 😮