Hey everyone! Are you ready to level up your English vocabulary? I'm excited to introduce a new episode format designed to boost your vocabulary. In this episode, I'll be sharing my personal vocabulary-building technique. Additionally, I'll delve into 8 useful English expressions and phrases, providing meanings and examples for each. I hope you like it, and feel free to reach out to me to share your feedback. Let me know if I should record more episodes like this. As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me!   If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. Thank you!   • Support the show on Patreon • Join our Community (Telegram Group) • Follow us on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Hey, everyone!  I hope you're ready for part two of my fascinating interview with Julianne and Chloe. This episode is extra special as we delve into spooky stories. I had an incredible time chatting with them, and I'm so excited to share more of our conversation. In this episode, Julianne shares the eerie tale of the Windigo in the Northwoods of Minnesota, while Chloe unfolds the chilling urban legend of Morgan's Corner in Hawaii. As for me, I reveal a case close to home, the abduction of Arthur Berlet in Brazil. As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me! ____________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon • Community (Telegram Group) • Instagram • Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project) ____________________________________________________________________ Links to connect with Julianne and Chloe: • I’m scared but I like it” Podcast • Instagram ____________________________________________________________________ Resources: • Summary on Arthur Berlet (Article) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Hey, everyone! Are you ready for our first Halloween-themed episode? I've always wanted to create a Halloween episode, and I've finally decided to make it happen. I didn't want to record this episode alone, so I invited Julianne and Chloe. They are the hosts of the “I'm Scared but I Like It” Podcast. I'm a big fan of their show, and I knew they would be the perfect guests for this special Halloween episode. Their podcast revolves around spooky things, so I highly recommend checking it out. The recording lasted two hours, so I've divided this episode into two parts. The first part is all about Halloween, and the second part will be dedicated to spooky stories. Here are some of the things we talked about in this episode: - How Halloween is celebrated in the US. Plus, some Halloween traditions. - Iconic Halloween treats and candies that people often give out during trick-or-treating. - Unique Halloween celebrations and events in the US. - Halloween movies and TV shows. - Julianne and Chloe shared their favorite Halloween memories from their childhood. - They also shared the story behind the creation of the “I’m scared but I like it” Podcast. As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me! ________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) • Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project): (https://www.instagram.com/free_english_meetup/) ________________________________________________________ Links to connect with Julianne and Chloe: • I’m scared but I like it Podcast: (https://campsite.bio/imscaredbutilikeit) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/isbilipod/) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Hey everyone, I'm so excited to share this new episode with you for many reasons. I want to present to you a new episode format. I'd like to invite you to be a contributor and become part of the podcast. If you'd like to send me a story, you can email me at (storiesoflanguagelearners@gmail.com) I can't wait to hear from you! Here are some of the things I talked about: - What is this new episode format - Where did I get the idea for this episode - How you can participate - What kind of story can you share - The first Mini story As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me! ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) • Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project): (https://www.instagram.com/free_english_meetup/) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Today’s guest is Teacher Vini. He is the Founder of De Prof Pra Prof. He used to teach English, but now his focus is on helping Teachers save more time, make more money, and have more students. His YouTube channel has over 3 million views. Plus, he has more than 70 courses with over 15 thousand students. I’m so happy that Teacher Vini took the time, and accepted my invitation to be on the podcast. Here are some of the things we talked about: - Teacher Vini shared with us his English learning journey - The importance of having curiosity about your target language - Do we need to just live abroad or just have classes with Native English speakers in order to learn English? - Tips and advice for creating your online course - The importance of enjoying the learning process - Tools that Teachers should use or at least try - Living a digital nomad life to find a place to live   As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me! ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) • Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project): (https://www.instagram.com/free_english_meetup/) ______________________________________________________________________ Links to connect with Teacher Vini: • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/deprofpraprof/) • YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@deprofpraprof/videos) • Website: (https://deprofpraprof.com.br/) • Teach Plus: (https://www.teachplus.com.br/) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Hey everyone, today's episode is all about mistakes to avoid when having conversations in English. I decided to record this episode because I wanted to share my experience of having numerous conversations in English, which enabled me to improve and have better interactions. I want you to have better conversations too! I hope these tips will be helpful! Here are some of the things I talked about: - Six speaking mistakes to avoid when having a conversation in English - Things to keep in mind if you are terrified of having conversations in English - The Mantra I use when I feel nervous before having a conversation with someone I don’t know - Should you say that your English is bad when initiating a conversation? - Being aware of bad speaking habits - My thoughts about using fillers - The importance of paying attention and responding accordingly - Why having a conversation is a two-way street? - Being aware of your voice’s volume while having a conversation   As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me! ______________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!   • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) • Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project): (https://instagram.com/free_english_meetup) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Hey everyone, today's episode is all about confidence. I've decided to record this episode because I wanted to share with you all the things that have helped me become a confident English speaker. I'm sure this will help you too! Here are some of the things I talked about: - Six Steps to Becoming a Confident English Speaker - The definition of confidence - Confidence is for all of us - Is it possible to become a confident English speaker overnight? - Do I feel like a confident English speaker? - The importance of taking action - Why you should become a confident speaker - My first English Meetup experience As always, thanks for listening to my podcast. Your support means the world to me! ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) • Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project): (https://www.instagram.com/nh_english_meetup/) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Hey everyone, it's been a while! First off, I just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you who've been patiently waiting for a new episode. I know it's been a few months since my last post - time flies doesn't it? I've been working hard behind the scenes to bring you new episodes, and I'm excited to finally share it with you. In this episode, I'll be talking about: - Where have I been. - Why I haven't posted new episodes. - Will I record new episodes this year? - In this episode, I share some podcast analytics, including the top 5 most listened to episodes. - My new project. - Studying translation. - My experience with social media detox.   Thanks again for sticking with me and for all your support. I couldn't do this without you, and I can't wait to keep sharing more episodes with you in the future! ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show!   • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) • Instagram English Meetup Community (New Project): ( https://www.instagram.com/nh_english_meetup/ ) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

When I had the idea for making this episode, the first person who came to mind was my dear friend Maki. You guys know her from Season 1, episode 10. She was so kind to come back on the podcast, and I really appreciate our friendship! Here are some of the things we talk about: • Should I start a project to improve and work on my English? • What should I know before starting a project to work on my English? • What kind of project should I create? • Tips for someone who is thinking about starting a project? • Maki and I shared each one of our projects and why we decided to create them. • The importance of collaboration I truly believe that every Language Learner should have a project. Whether a small project or a big project. And I hope that by listening to this episode, you can get some inspiration to start your project in 2023. ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Community (Telegram Group): (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) ______________________________________________________________________ Links to connect with Maki: • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/writers_carvings/) • Email: (writerscarvings@gmail.com) • Podcast: (https://open.spotify.com/show/6H82RRO8q6LT28DBTecmeb) • Maki’s Newsletter: (https://subscribepage.io/writerscarvingsatelier) ______________________________________________________________________ Resources: • Episode 10, Season 1: Listen here!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Today’s guest is Teacher Taylah. I’m so glad I found her on Instagram. She has a YouTube channel and a podcast. I highly recommend you guys check it out. You can find all the links here in the show notes. Teacher Taylah’s content is awesome. I’m so glad you guys will get to know her! Here are some of the things we talk about: • Teacher Taylah shared with us her journey learning Spanish and Portuguese. • What is connected speech, and why should we learn about it? • What to do to improve pronunciation. • I’m afraid of speaking English because of my accent. What should I do? • Is there a way to change my accent? Should I have this goal? • Using music as a resource for language learning. • Should we study phonetics to learn a new language? ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) ______________________________________________________________________ Links to connect with Teacher Taylah: • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/faleinglescomtaylah/) • Podcast / YouTube: (https://linktr.ee/Faleinglescomtaylah) ______________________________________________________________________ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Today’s guest is Julianne from the US. She is the Founder and Creator of the Minimmersion Community and Minimmersion event. She has been doing great things in the Language Learning Community. I’m so excited to introduce her and her work to you! Here are some of the things we talk about: • Julianne shared with us her journey learning Japanese and Yiddish. • What is immersion learning? • Should you use immersion learning? • Why should you be self-compassionate when learning a new language? • How to find the best language learning path. • What is Minimmersion? • How you can join the Minimmersion event. ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • New Instagram Account: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) ______________________________________________________________________ Links to connect with Julianne: • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/leaf.ling_learns/) • Discord / YouTube / Twitter : (https://msha.ke/leaflinglearns) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Today’s guest is English Teacher Nicola from the UK. Currently, she is living in Australia. She is also a Language Learner. Her content on Instagram is awesome. Make sure to connect with her. On her page, you’ll find a lot of resources for English Learners. Here are some of the things we talk about: • Teacher Nicola shared her journey learning German, French, and Portuguese. She also knows a little bit of Mandarin. • Living in China, Germany, and France. • The importance of listening to develop good pronunciation. • Why you should know what kind of learner you’re. • What to do when you feel stuck and have no progress on your language learning journey. • Why we should be curious when learning a new language. • The importance of imitation to improve speaking and writing. ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) ______________________________________________________________________ Links to connect with Teacher Nicola: • Instagram/Telegram/YouTube: (https://linktr.ee/nativenicola) ______________________________________________________________________ Resources: • Test VARK Questionnaire: (https://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Today’s guest is my friend Daniel. He’s the host of My Fluency Podcast. If you are a long-time listener, you probably already know him. Back in season 3 episode 5, I interviewed him. We did this collab to discuss a topic. This is a new episode format. I hope you like it. Feel free to send me your feedback. I'd love to hear from you! Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode: • Learning English through social media • Defining a goal • What social media platform should I choose? • The benefits of practicing and being consistent on our language learning journey • What should I know before start using social media? • Strategies to use social media • The importance of challenging ourselves to level up our English ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) ______________________________________________________________________ Links to connect with Daniel: • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/myfluentpodcast/) • Podcast: (http://www.myfluentpodcast.ctcin.bio/) ______________________________________________________________________ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Hello everyone! I'm finally back, and I'm going to start posting new episodes. You guys are the best. Thanks for hanging in with me here. Your support means the world to me! In this episode, I share: • Podcast update/changes • Where have I Been? • Future plans and more ____________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) ______________________________________________________________________ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Hello everyone, this is the last episode of Season 4. In this episode I share: • Some behind the scenes from season 4 • What’s gonna happen with the podcast and some future plans Thank you so much for listening to this podcast. I can't thank you enough for following me on this journey. I can't wait to share with you new episodes!! ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Today’s guest is English Teacher, Camylla. Yes, Camylla is back! If you’re a longer-term listener, you already know her from Season 1 Episode number 3. Camylla was the first guest on the Podcast. To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the podcast. I decided to record this extra interview. I sent a message to Camylla inviting her to come back on the Podcast, and she kindly agreed. Please stay tuned until the end of this episode because Camylla has a special offer for you guys, the listeners. Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode: • How to find people to practice English with. • Using social media to make new friends. • The importance of being part of a community. • Creating projects to improve English. • Is there a finish line when learning a new language? • Why seeking perfect English can stop you from advancing your English. • The idea of being a proud Language Learner. ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) ______________________________________________________________________ Links to connect with Camylla: - Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/teacher.camy/) - Telegram ( https://t.me/teachercamy ) ______________________________________________________________________ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Today’s guest is YouTuber, and Language Learner, Loretta. I love Loretta’s work. Her YouTube Channel is incredible. I highly recommend you guys to check out her channel. In there, you will find content related to language learning. Content about Japan and the culture, and if you’re interested in learning Japanese, you should definitely connect with her. You can find all the links on the show notes. Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode: • How to overcome feeling shy in a foreign language. • The importance of repetition. • Why you should make an audio diary. • Loretta shared with us her experience learning Japanese and living in Japan. • Learning languages to connect with people. • Preparing in advance before having a conversation. • Finding people to practice with by using Meetup. ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) ______________________________________________________________________ Links to connect with Loretta: - Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/kemushijp/) - YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/c/kemushichan/videos ) - Twitter ( https://twitter.com/KemushiJP) - Website ( http://www.KemushiChan.com) ______________________________________________________________________ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Today’s guest is Vlogger, Podcaster, English Teacher Sam. He’s the creator of PAPI English. I’ve been following Sam for a while, and I love his content, especially his vlog lessons where he explores different cities and countries. Sam also has a Podcast for English Learners. I highly recommend you guys to connect with Sam. Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode: • The importance of having lots of experiences with your target language. • Why you should not worry about speaking perfect English. • The biggest mistakes people make when learning English. • Sam shared with us his experience learning Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. • The benefits of learning languages. • The importance of enjoying the learning process. • How the idea of PAPI English came about. ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) ______________________________________________________________________ Links to connect with Sam: - Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/papienglish/) - YouTube Channel and Podcast ( https://linktr.ee/PAPIEnglish ) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Today’s guest is English Teacher, Camille from the US. I absolutely love Camille’s content. She has an amazing YouTube channel where she shares content for English Learners. In her channel, you can find vlogs, interviews, and a lot of tips for learning. She also speaks fluently Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and currently, she’s learning French. Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode: • How to get better at communicating with confidence. • The best way to master English prepositions. • Using languages to connect and meet people. • Camille shared with us her experience learning Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. • The importance of having the right mindset when learning. • Why you should know the kind of Learner you are. • The idea of being a Digital Nomad. ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) ______________________________________________________________________ Links to connect with Camille: - Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/camillehanson/) - Twitter ( https://twitter.com/learnENGcamille) - YouTube Channel ( https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnEnglishwithCamille/featured) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message

Today’s guest is Language Coach Michelle from Italy. She's the Creator of Michelle Languages.  Michelle Languages is an Instagram account where Michelle shares amazing content about Studying, Languages, Self-Development, and Mindfulness. I highly recommend you guys to connect with her! Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode: • How to organize an effective studying plan. • Dividing your studies into learning mode and revision mode. • The importance of challenging yourself when learning a new language. • Michelle shared with us her experience learning English, Japanese, Spanish, German, Korean, and French. • Using immersion for learning. • The importance of staying consistent. • Using foreign languages to connect with new people and making new friends. ______________________________________________________________________ If you like this podcast, consider subscribing and leaving a review. And feel free to reach out to me. I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! • Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/SOLLPodcast) • Telegram: (https://linktr.ee/StoriesOfLanguageLearners) • Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/soll_podcast_/) ______________________________________________________________________ Links and mentions from this episode: - Michelle’s Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/michelle.languages/ ) - Through this link, you can find Michelle’s Podcast, YouTube Channel, Twitch, and Book a Coaching Session ( https://linktr.ee/michelle.languages) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stories-of-language-learn/message