The Just Start Talking Podcast
Welcome to The Just Start Talking Podcast — the English learning podcast that helps you speak English confidently and naturally. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate English learner, this show gives you practical lessons, real conversation tips, and clear explanations to help you improve your English speaking, listening, and vocabulary skills.
Each episode focuses on everyday English communication — from grammar and pronunciation to expressions and conversation practice — so you can start using English in real life with confidence. You’ll learn how to overcome fear, speak more fluently, and build the habits that lead to English fluency.
If you want to speak better English, understand native speakers, and feel more confident in any conversation — at work, school, or while traveling — this podcast is for you. Tune in, practice along, and remember: the best way to learn English is to just start talking.
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Episodes
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Today we’re focusing on a really useful topic: pairs of phrases that look similar, sound similar, but actually mean different things. These are the kinds of small details that can confuse learners. And when you mix them up, sometimes people still understand you — but it doesn’t sound quite right.
So, in this episode, we’re going to look at:
On time versus In time
At the end versus In the end
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to use these four phrases in conversations, at work, and in everyday life.
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Today we will discuss 5 polite ways to say Hello and 5 polite ways to say Goodbye in English. By the end of this episode you will be able to greet people warmly and politely, and you will be able to leave the conversation on a positive note.
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Now, many of you are learning English because you want to use it in everyday life. And what’s more everyday than ordering food? Especially pizza! Ordering a pizza might sound simple, but when you’re on the phone—without seeing the person—it can feel stressful.
Don’t worry. By the end of today’s episode, you’ll feel confident making a pizza order in English over the phone for delivery. I’ll teach you five important vocabulary words, five key phrases, and we’ll even practice a short role-play together. Ready? Let’s get started.
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Our topic today? How to know what to say when you need to make small talk in social situations.
Now, I know for some of you, hearing the words “small talk” makes you want to run the other way. You might think: Ugh, it feels fake. Or maybe you freeze and have no idea what to say. Or you’re just not a fan of talking to strangers.
But here’s the truth: small talk isn’t magic. It’s not something you’re born knowing how to do. It’s a skill. And like any skill, you can learn it, you can practice it, and you can get better at it.
Today, we’re going to break down this topic step-by-step. I’ll explain what “small talk” means in American English, some easy topics to use, and a few fun vocabulary words to try out.
Monday Aug 11, 2025
Monday Aug 11, 2025
What does the past continuous even mean? Today’s episode breaks it all down with tips and tricks to help you understand and use the past continuous more often in your daily conversations.