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How to improve your English Speaking skills during summer holidays?

Hi, dear student!

I’m Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help YOU speak English fluently.

In this episode:

• I’m going to focus on a trending topic right now; how can you improve your English speaking skills during summer.

• After that, we’re going to practice listening and speaking with a funny question and answer story.

Ok! Awesome! Let’s get started!

Summer’s here and it seems like everyone has planned their holidays already.

But how about you?

Have you thought about improving your English during summer holidays?

If you still don’t have a plan. Don’t worry. I have some ideas.

In fact, it’s pretty simple. A ll you need this summer is your cell phone to listen to my Speak English Now Podcast.

Now I’d like to suggest some places you could spend your summer holiday particularly if you’re on a very tiny budget.

Find an air-conditioned coffee shop in your neighborhood.

Enjoy your drink while you listen to your favorite English show.

Go to the mall or fast food restaurants

It’s the perfect environment where you can listen to some English lessons. Perhaps you won’t be 100% focused on what you’re listening, though, you’ll still be learning a lot.

I’m telling you this because I enjoy going to the local mall; especially in summer and winter. It’s usually quiet, there’s free AC.

(air conditioning) and I often carry around my laptop. Spending time away from my desk helps me to concentrate better.

But it’s not all about drinking coffee and shopping. Just like me, you might consider going to the gym more often! Where I live, it’s almost impossible to enjoy any outdoor activities in summer. Also, when you’re at the gym, try listening to your favorite English lessons. You’ll love it!

Ok, last but not least: You need to relax! Go to the beach! Not simply to get a nice tan but also, to take your English to the next level.

If you’re going to the beach this summer, don’t forget your cell phone! Relax; enjoy the breeze and listen to the Speak English Now podcast. Plus, who knows, we might bump into each other.

Don’t forget to wave! J

No matter what you’re planning to do this summer, enjoy English!

Now, let’s practice together your speaking skills with the questions and answers story.

Let’s get started!

MINI-STORY

(improve your speaking)

Here, I’ll use the Question & Answer technique. It’s the perfect lesson for automatizing your spoken English. This is how it works: • I’ll give you some information. (A phrase or two).

• I’ll ask simple questions.

• After each question, there will be some seconds of silence: it’s your turn to answer the question! Just try to give an easy and short answer, not a complex one.

• After you answer, I’ll give you a correct answer.

This process will continue and little by little; I’ll be telling a story using questions and answers.

Ok, let’s get started!

Last summer George and Peter were planning their summer holidays. Their first idea was to visit Hawaii. They loved Hawaii!

Did George and Peter want to visit New York?

No, they didn’t want to visit New York. They wanted to visit Hawaii.

What did they want to visit last summer?

Hawaii. George and Peter wanted to visit Hawaii.

Who wanted visit Hawaii?

George and Peter. They wanted to visit Hawaii.

Did they hate Hawaii?

No, no. They loved Hawaii!

When was that? Last summer? Last winter?

Last summer. It was last summer. George and Peter wanted to visit Hawaii last summer.

Sadly George and Peter didn’t have enough money to visit Hawaii. They thought about swimming to Hawaii, but they were too lazy.

Did George and Peter swim to Hawaii last summer?

No, George and Peter didn’t swim to Hawaii.

Where did they want to swim last summer?

To Hawaii. George and Peter wanted to swim to Hawaii.

Why didn’t George and Peter swim to Hawaii?

They didn’t swim to Hawaii because they were too lazy.

Did George and Peter swim to Hawaii?

No, no. They didn’t swim to Hawaii.

Did they swim to New York?

No, no. They didn’t swim to New York. They thought about swimming to Hawaii.

Who didn’t swim to Hawaii last summer? Who? Santa Claus?

No! Not Santa. It was George and Peter who didn’t swim to Hawaii last summer. They were too lazy.

When did George and Peter want to swim to Hawaii? When?

Last summer. They wanted to swim to Hawaii last summer.

George and Peter also wanted to go to the gym every day last summer. They didn’t go to the gym eventually because they were lazy.

Did George and Peter go to the gym every day last summer?

No. They didn’t go to the gym every day last summer.

Who didn’t go to the gym every day last summer?

George and Peter. They didn’t go to the gym last summer.

Why didn’t George and Peter go to the gym?

They didn’t go to the gym because they were too lazy.

Did George and Peter go to the beach every day last summer?

No, no. George and Peter didn’t go to the beach every day last summer. They didn’t go to the gym either.

Where did George and Peter want to go every day last summer?

To the gym. They wanted to go to the gym every day last summer.

Last summer George and Peter wanted to listen to their favorite English podcast. Finally, they didn’t do that either.

They were too lazy.

Did George and Peter listen to their favorite English podcast last summer?

No. They didn’t. They didn’t listen to their favorite English podcast last summer.

Did George and Peter watch English movies last summer?

No, no. They didn’t watch English movies last summer.

Why didn’t George and Peter listen to their favorite English podcast?

Because they were too lazy. George and Peter didn’t listen to their favorite English podcast because they were too lazy.

Who didn’t listen to their favorite English podcast last summer?

George and Peter. They didn’t listen to their favorite English podcast last summer because they were too lazy.

What didn’t they do last summer?

George and Peter didn’t listen to their favorite English podcast last summer.

George and Peter didn’t swim to Hawaii, didn’t go to the gym every day, and they didn’t listen to their favorite English podcast either.

Instead, they’ve slept all summer long! They were too lazy and of course they didn’t improve their English!

Ok, it’s the end of this short story.

Actually, this is one of the techniques that I use in my courses. I recommend you to take a look at:

Courses.SpeakEnglishPodcast.com

And this is the end of this episode. Remember to listen to it many times. It’s like having a conversation with a friend. It’ll help you with your spoken English.

I’ll take a short break, and I’ll be back with new exciting stories in September!

I wish you a perfect summer!

Goodbye!