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The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel

The English Made Simple Podcast | English Podcast | English Conversations Made Easy | Work | Study | Travel

English Made Simple 342 episodes Latest Sep 6, 2025

English Made Simple is a podcast for professionals, international students, and non-English speakers planning to live, work, or study overseas. Host Milena shares her wisdom and stories about life in Australia as a non-English speaker, simplifying English learning to help listeners make fluent conversations without worrying about mistakes. The podcast offers a free gift: an audio book and 3-day email course on simplifying conversations.

Episodes

[341] Tech Talk: Learn English for Online Meetings Sep 6, 2025 00:11:26 In this episode, I share practical English phrases for Zoom meetings - from introducing yourself, to interrupting politely, to ending a call smoothly. I’ll also tell you about the time I introduced myself on mute (oops!). Enjoy!Love the English Made Simple Podcast? Help keep it going.An easy donation from just $5 helps fuel the show you enjoy – and keeps new episodes coming.⁠⁠⁠www.englishmadesimpl
[340] How to Start and End an Email in English (Even with AI) Aug 29, 2025 00:09:10 In this episode, I show you how to start and end your emails in English so they sound polite, professional, and natural. Even if you’re using AI tools to draft your emails, the tone is something you need to get right yourself. I’ll share real examples you can copy for work, plus a cheeky story about the time I wrote “Hey dude” to my boss (oops!). Stick around until the end for our “Repeat After Me
[339] How to Ask for Help at Work (Without Feeling Embarrassed) Aug 25, 2025 00:06:29 In this episode, I talk about how to ask for help at work in English - without feeling embarrassed or unprofessional. I’ll share some useful workplace phrases you can use right away, plus a cheeky story about asking for help with the office printer. By the end, you’ll know how to sound polite, confident, and professional when you need support at work.---When you're ready, click below to start
[338] Lost? Here’s How to Ask for Directions in English Aug 21, 2025 00:09:22 In this episode, I share practical phrases for asking for directions in English without panicking - plus tips for understanding the answers you get. I’ll tell you about the time I got completely lost in Sydney and ended up learning some new Aussie slang. If you listen on Spotify, check the poll and share your own story of the last time you got lost!------When you're ready, click below to start
[337] How to Complain Politely in English (At a Restaurant or Hotel) Aug 18, 2025 00:09:53 In this episode, I teach you how to complain politely in English - whether you’re at a restaurant or staying in a hotel. I also share the story of the time I found a huge wolf spider in my hotel bathroom. I’ll describe what they look like (yes, eight eyes!) and explain how Australians usually deal with them - without killing them. By the end, you’ll have useful phrases to handle tricky situations
[336] 10 Travel Phrases to Survive an Airport Aug 15, 2025 00:16:32 My mother-in-law is flying from Chile to visit us in Adelaide - and she doesn’t speak English! In this episode, I share 10 practical travel phrases to help her (and you!) survive an airport in an English-speaking country. From check-in to baggage claim, I cover what to say, how to ask for help, and a few of my own funny airport mistakes. Perfect if you’re travelling soon or just want to practise e
[335] Talking About Deadlines (Without Sounding Stressed) Aug 13, 2025 00:09:42 Deadlines don’t have to be stressful! In this episode, I share clear, polite, and professional ways to talk about deadlines at work - whether you’re setting one, asking about one, or running late. I’ll also tell you a funny story about Carlos and his last-minute panic. Plus, practise with me in the 'Repeat After Me' segment.When you're ready, click below to start learning with me:⁠⁠www
[334] Aussie Workplace Culture: What’s the Deal with 'Smoko'? Aug 11, 2025 00:06:51 What on earth is a 'smoko'? In this episode, I unpack this very Aussie workplace term and explains when and how it’s used - plus, she shares other fun Aussie slang like 'arvo' and 'sickie'. If you're planning to work or live in Australia or New Zealand, this one’s for you!When you're ready, click below to start learning with me:⁠⁠www.englishmadesimple.net/learn-with
[333] How to Politely Interrupt in English Aug 8, 2025 00:08:17 Interrupting someone mid-sentence? It happens! In this episode, I share polite phrases you can use to interrupt in English - both at work and in casual chats. Learn the difference between polite and rude interruptions, and practise real phrases with the “Repeat After Me” segment. Enjoy!When you're ready, click below to start learning with me:⁠⁠www.englishmadesimple.net/learn-with-me/⁠⁠------Do
[332] How to Make English Part of Your Daily Life Aug 1, 2025 00:11:30 In this episode, I show you how to make English part of your everyday life - even if you're busy! You’ll learn how to fit English into your routine using small habits that are easy to stick to. I also share a short story featuring Ana and Carlos to bring the expressions to life, like make it a habit and fit something in. Tune in and discover how to build your English without stress!Here’s how
[331] What to Do When You Feel Stuck Learning English Jul 25, 2025 00:09:14 Feeling stuck with your English? In this episode, I talk about what to do when your progress slows down or when you feel like you're not improving. You'll learn phrases like hit a plateau, shake things up, and break through. I’ll also share a short story with Ana and Carlos (my two imaginary friends!) to help explain how you can stay motivated and restart your learning. Enjoy!Here’s how to
[330] How to Build a Simple English Routine (You’ll Actually Stick To!) Jul 20, 2025 00:10:11 In this episode, Milena shares how to build a simple English routine that you can actually stick to. Learn phrases like "stick to something," "burn out," and "follow through," plus tips on how to stay consistent with your learning.-----When you're ready, click below to start learning with me:⁠⁠www.englishmadesimple.net/learn-with-me/⁠⁠------Download your free gift

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