Go Natural English Podcast | How To Speak Fluent English

Do you ever hear native English speakers say things like “break the ice” or “hit the books” — and wonder what on earth they’re talking about? In this episode, Gabby Wallace from Go Natural English breaks down 10 idioms you’ll hear every day — so you can understand them instantly and start using them naturally. You’ll get: ✅ Clear meanings and real examples ✅ Repeat-after-me pronunciation practice ✅ Tips to sound more fluent and natural in conversations If you’re ready to stop sounding like a textbook and start speaking real English, join English Insiders — Gabby’s exclusive fluency course designed to help you master idioms, slang, and native pronunciation.

Have you ever tried using slang in English and wondered… “Did I sound natural?” Slang can make your English sound more authentic — but if you use it wrong, it can get awkward fast. In this episode, Gabby Wallace shares 10 modern American slang words and phrases you can actually use in 2026. You’ll learn what they mean, how native speakers use them, and when not to use them. Inside this episode: The slang expressions Americans are using right now. Example sentences you can copy instantly. Warnings so you don’t sound weird or out of place. Quick repeat practice to help you remember. By the end, you’ll know how to confidently drop phrases like “I’m down,” “no cap,” and “hits different” into real conversations. Want more practice? Join us inside English Insiders for role-plays, listening exercises, and slang challenges: gonaturalenglish.com/ei No cap — this episode hits different!  

☝️ Get info on the Complete English Fluency course here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg  00:00 Introduction to You may not know THIS about learning English 00:35 English fluency has no real finish 01:30 Setting specific goals 02:40 English pronunciation 03:34 Individual vocabulary words 04:15 Cultural context 05:05 Consuming English content does not make you fluent 06:35 Fear impacts your fluency 08:00 English fluency in social settings 08:25 Know your learning style When learning English, there are a few things that people may not be aware of. Here are some aspects that are worth noting: 1. English has diverse accents and dialects: English is spoken with various accents and dialects, even within the same country. Understanding different accents can be challenging, but exposure and practice can help improve comprehension. 2. Phrasal verbs are crucial: Phrasal verbs are verb phrases with prepositions or adverbs, often having figurative meanings. 3. English spelling can be tricky: Spelling in English can

☝️ Get info on the Complete English Fluency course here: https://gonaturalenglish.com/prereg  00:00 Introduction to Improving Your English Every Day  00:28 Choose an article to practicing reading  01:53 Practice a few difficult words  02:28 Review advanced grammar rules 03:03 Create vocabulary flash cards Improving your English skills every day is an excellent goal!  Here are some practical tips to help you enhance your English proficiency: Read regularly: Make reading a habit by engaging with various English materials such as books, newspapers, magazines, and online articles. This practice will expose you to different writing styles, new vocabulary, and sentence structures. Expand your vocabulary: Learn new words and phrases each day. You can use vocabulary-building apps, flashcards, or online resources like dictionaries and word-of-the-day websites. Apply these new words in your conversations or writing to reinforce your learning. Practice speaking: Find opportunities to speak English as much as possible.

Today we're going to learn about how to fluently confidently introduce yourself for the first time to new colleagues, new classmates or just anyone that you meet. This is really important because first impressions are everything! We're going to talk about how to really connect with people and the phrases that you need to know to sound like a native speaker.

Did you know that the way you pronounce words can really make a difference in how people understand you, or even if they want to talk with you? Practice difficult words with us today!

Learn phrases used in professional work English situations (not in casual or informal conversation). Sound more professional when you use these advanced business English phrases, and boost your confidence immediately when you understand what they mean when your colleagues use them!

Have you ever thought that learning English was painful, challenging, and difficult? Well, it doesn't have to be! Learning English through stories is one of the most effective ways to improve your English fluency.

Why is it so difficult to express yourself in a foreign language, like the way you really feel?

Learn how to make people think you're more FLUENT in ENGLISH than you really are. It's all about the WAY you SPEAK ENGLISH!

There are so many different words, idioms, and phrases to describe people and personalities. We describe how they think, how they act, and how they show up in the world. Today I’ll give you a selection of adjectives that I highly suggest you use when you need to describe yourself. You might use them in an interview or another opportunity in your professional life.

Because of internet, we have access to a lot of opportunities but also to so many competitions out there. So it is key  to stand out and to stand out means to BE DIFFERENT to make people notice you.

Here's an advanced English fluency topic many of you who are at the intermediate English speaking level still struggle with.

It’s so much fun to travel, practice your English, and learn new things! Traveling is a lot easier if you know some essential English travel vocabulary. These are words you really need to know before you go! ✈️

Do you want to improve your English speaking skills? Here are three easy ways for you to speak English more fluently and confidently like a native.

Why do some people become fluent in English while others struggle? Here are the 9 reasons why people become fluent English speakers.