In this episode I talk the world's top 4 spoken languages and the international 普通话.
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Streetwise English

SWE 137 Top 4 languages in the world

A bright, energetic episode about what motivates us. You’ll learn to use 'inspired by' and 'inspired to', and discover how this word adds purpose and spark to your speech. Guided shadowing helps you capture its energy and emotion.

BrightStep: One Word

Inspired

A friendly conversational phrase that builds connection. Learn how this soft question isn’t really about asking — it’s about showing empathy, agreement, or warmth. Great for practising conversational rhythm and upward intonation.

You know what I mean?

A lively episode that clears up one of English’s most misunderstood words. Discover when 'literally' means exactly, and when it’s used for emphasis. Includes examples of real speech and shadowing to improve your natural intonation.

Literally

Learn how 'sort of' means 'kind of' or 'a bit', and how it makes English sound polite, gentle, and natural. Perfect for practising tone and hesitation patterns.

Sort of

You’ll learn how to use 'relieved' with to and that, and hear natural examples that show when relief turns to calm. Ends with a guided shadowing exercise for fluency and tone.