We Brits are famous for our politeness and diplomacy, but what do some of the things we say actually mean? This podcast takes a look at how we choose our words to say the complete opposite of what we are telling you; when and how to complain; and provides you with an understanding of how to answer the eternal question when asked: "How are you?"

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Why the British don't say what they mean 

The story follows a young prince who visits various planets in space, including Earth, and addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Despite its style as a children's book, The Little Prince makes observations about life, adults and human nature

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THE LITTLE PRINCE "Le Petit Prince" d'Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (French Hero and Writer) CHAPTER TWO

(고급) 설날 이야기.
새해 복 많이 받으세요!
고급자를 위한 에피소드 입니다.


<C1-C2> *마지막 한걸음! The last step!*

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日本語のピッチアクセントについて。
やさしい日本語で 説明/せつめい しています。

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Pitch Accent

Struggling with Chinese questions? 🤔 Don't worry! Today we are breaking down the two most important question words: 什么 (shénme) and 怎么 (zěnme).
	
1️⃣ 什么 (shénme) = What
Used to ask about "objects" or "things."
✨这是什么？(Zhè shì shénme?)What is this?
✨你喜欢吃什么？(Nǐ xǐhuān chī shénme?)What do you like to eat?
	
2️⃣ 怎么 (zěnme) = How
Used to ask about "manner," "method," or "reason."
✨这个汉字怎么写？(Zhège Hànzì zěnme xiě?)How do you write this Chinese character?
✨你怎么还没来？(Nǐ zěnme hái méi lái?)How come / Why haven't you come yet? (Asking for a reason/manner)

Chloe Chinese Gym

什么Shénme vs. 怎么Zěnme Explained

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Quinto capitolo, Storia di un gatto e di un topo che divento' suo amico

Series: The Woman Behind the Words

Many women speak clearly in their own language —
but the moment English enters the room, something inside tightens.

Thoughts speed up.
The body contracts.
The voice becomes careful instead of alive.

This episode explores why this happens even to brilliant, experienced women —
and why the collapse is not about grammar, ability, or vocabulary.

It’s about the internal script that gets activated under pressure:
the fear of being judged,
the urge to sound “perfect,”
the pressure to perform instead of express.

You’ll hear why the voice loses presence in real moments,
what actually drives this reaction,
and how awareness alone begins to restore stability, clarity, and self-trust.

A gentle reflection inside the episode:

“Where do you abandon yourself the moment pressure rises —
and what would it feel like to stay with yourself instead?”

🌿 Mini-Exercise: “Reuniting the Two Voices”

Duration: 2 minutes — soft, no pressure

1. Close your eyes for one breath.
Notice how your body shifts when you think about speaking English.
Don’t fix. Just observe.

2. Ask yourself quietly:

“Who shows up when I speak English — the one who expresses, or the one who tries to survive?”

Let the answer arrive on its own.
Your nervous system will show you the truth faster than your mind.

3. Place one hand on your chest and whisper:

“Both versions of me are allowed to be here.”

This softens the internal split.

4. Now complete this sentence in your mind:

“When I speak English, the part of me that takes over is the part that wants to…”

(…be perfect, avoid judgment, stay safe, not bother anyone, sound smart — whatever is true for you.)

5. One final breath:
Let your shoulders drop 1%.
That 1% is where your real voice begins to return.

You can also explore this kind of work with me - book a private consultation with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a deep transformation soon!


“The Pro Behind the Words” - You don’t need new words. You need the REAL YOU who speaks them.

Episode 5 — “The Woman Who Stops Herself Mid-Sentence”

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn 10 common phrases in English like "Throw Your Hat in the Ring."

This episode is a follow-up to the two previous episodes, including How to Get a Job While Being Authentic & Vulnerable With Terri Creeden and Executive Coach Shares Surprising Ways to Stand Out in a Job Interview. 

Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the conversation. 

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Episode originally published November 25, 2021.

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/new-idioms/

Join the Express to Impress community on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/express-to-impress/.

Learn how to use the Shadowing Technique at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-learning/

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

Express to Impress

Learn New Idioms and Phrases Like Throw Your Hat Into the Ring

Nivel B1 B2. Tema. Hoy tenemos expresiones para hablar de la edad cuando queremos referirnos a WHEN I WAS YOUNGER. Si quieres sonar natural esto es lo que vas a decir. Este episodio tiene su transcripción. Gracias por compartirlo con otros estudiantes de español. 
Nos vemos. 😉 Rocío. Aprende con rocioenespanol