English Language Learning Episodes

Episodes that give specific advice that can help all non-native speakers.
307. Accent-uate, Don't Compensate: Why Clarity Matters More Than Perfection
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July 20, 2026

307. Accent-uate, Don't Compensate: Why Clarity Matters More Than Perfection

"It's not an accent, it's an identity."
Guest: Peter Novak
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284. Hear Me Out: How Understanding Accents—Ours & Others—Improves Communication
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April 27, 2026

284. Hear Me Out: How Understanding Accents—Ours & Others—Improves Communication

Understanding the accent you didn’t know you had.
Guest: Valerie Fridland
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196. Ditch the Dictionary: Communicate Confidently Through Connection
April 8, 2025

196. Ditch the Dictionary: Communicate Confidently Through Connection

Communication isn’t about perfect word choice, it’s about connecting with others.
Guest: Lindsay McMahon
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85. Rethinks: Don't Get Lost in Translation
April 11, 2023

85. Rethinks: Don't Get Lost in Translation

Tactics for non-native English speakers to handle in-the-moment communication challenges.
Guest: Ken Romeo
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8. Don't Get Lost in Translation: How Non-Native Speakers Can Communicate With Confidence
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April 10, 2020

8. Don't Get Lost in Translation: How Non-Native Speakers Can Communicate With Confidence

Giving presentations in your non-native tongue.
Guest: Ken Romeo
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