What are the best ways to use AI for your English? And what are the limitations and drawbacks? AI is an amazing tool to help you with your English, but real human interaction remains the key to success!On my website you can find the full transcript www.speakwithnick.it podcast  Se sei italiano e vuoi capire ogni parola di questo podcast, vai sul mio sito dove potrai ascoltarmi mentre segui la trascrizione completa. In più, troverai la sezione “Language Focus” per scoprire le frasi più particolari che uso.

Why does your motivation come and go? How can you make real progress with your English? If you’re feeling inspired and motivated to really improve your English, that’s great! But beyond your motivation and desire to do it, you need something more: the power of habits! Se sei italiano e vuoi capire ogni parola di questo podcast, vai sul mio sito www.speakwithnick.it podcast dove potrai ascoltarmi mentre segui la trascrizione completa. In più, troverai la sezione “Language Focus” per scoprire le frasi più particolari che uso.

<p>I share some memories of a fantastic two week tour we did in Japan in 2010. I’m reminded of our trip because this year the World Expo is held in Osaka.</p><p>Listen and read a full transcript here: <a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/fascinating-japan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.speakwithnick.it podcast</a></p>

<p>In this podcast I remember my Dad and the canoeing adventures that we had together in England. I recount some of the history and fascinating aspects of the canals in England.</p><p>You can <strong>listen</strong> to this podcast <strong>and practice your speaking</strong> while <strong>reading</strong> a complete transcript on my website:</p><p><a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/go-with-the-flow/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.speakwithnick.it/go-with-the-flow/</a></p><p><br></p><p> </p>

<p>Small talk is warm and spontaneous conversation about light topics. It’s simple informal chat exchanged with a smile. However, the act of ‘striking up a conversation’ can produce a magic ‘social glue’! </p><p>Listen to my voice and follow a full transcript on my website. There’s also a language focus to help you with some of the more unusual phrases I’ve used. </p><p><a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/what-is-small-talk-and-why-is-it-important/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.speakwithnick.it/podcast/</a></p>

<p>It’s Valentine’s week. Are you feeling the love? No? If you’re not head over heels in love don’t worry, there’s something for everyone! Love isn’t just about romance, it’s about friendship, family, and most importantly, self-love.</p><p><br></p><p>For a full transcript of this podcast visit my website:<a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/</a></p>

<p><strong>A happiness jar </strong>is a great way <strong>to combat the tendency</strong> that we have to look on the bad side of life. </p> <p>On my website you can listen to my voice as you read the transcript and there’s a 'language focus' to help you with some of the more unusual phrases I’ve used. Go to <a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠www.speakwithnick.it podcast⁠</a></p> <p>Ciao for now!</p>

<p>Here are a few great ideas to take the consumerism out of Christmas and spread the joy of giving a little further.</p> <p>On my website you can listen to my voice as you read the transcript and there’s a 'language focus' to help you with some of the more unusual phrases I’ve used. Go to <a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.speakwithnick.it podcast</a></p> <p>Happy Christmas and Ciao for now!</p>

<p>Autumn should feel like a warm cosy Sunday. Nothing should be rushed. In this podcast I talk about walking in nature, food, harvest festivals and relaxing at home.</p><p>Listen to this podcast and read a full transcript on my website here: https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/</p><p><br></p>

<p>In this podcast I take you to the UK and give you the lowdown on how to navigate the pub and beer!</p> <p>On my website you can read the transcript as you listen. There’s also a language focus to help you with some of the more unusual phrases I use.</p> <p><a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/</a></p>

<p>In this podcast I give you <strong>three simple tips and 1 super hack to integrate English into your life</strong>, start today!</p> <p>On my website you can listen and read the transcript at the same time. There is also a <strong>language focus</strong> to help you with some of the more unusual phrases I use.</p> <p>https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/</p>

<p>In this podcast I talk about the benefits of handwriting. As an English learner, the physical act of putting pen to paper will strengthen the neural connections in your brain. Call it a diary, a journal or simply my notes, writing can also bring great calming clarity to your life.</p> <p>Listen to this podcast on my website and read a full transcript. There’s also a language focus to help you with some of the more unusual phrases. Here is the link:</p> <p><a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/improve-your-english-and-life-with-handwriting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.speakwithnick.it/improve-your-english-and-life-with-handwriting/</a><br></p>

<p>My favourite memories from our two week Fly and Drive to California back in 2007.</p> <p>You can listen to this podcast and read a full transcript on my website. / Puoi ascoltare questo podcast e leggere contemporaneamente una trascrizione completa sul mio sito: <a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/fly-drive-california/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.speakwithnick.it/fly-drive-california</a></p>

<p>This year, my family and I decided to take a road trip to England from our home in northern Italy. It was a trip that took us to five different countries: Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium and England.</p> <p>Listen to this podcast with a full transcript and a language focus to help you on my website here: <a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/">⁠https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/</a></p>

<p>Probably the best thing about reading for pleasure is when you become lost in a story and its characters. You can easily forget you are reading in a different language! It’s in these magic moments that we naturally acquire new vocabulary without even trying to learn!</p> <p>Listen and read a full transcript of this podcast here:</p> <p><a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/reading-for-pleasure-to-improve-your-english/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.speakwithnick.it/podcast</a></p>

<p>English is the most common form of communication in business, travel, leisure and entertainment. So, if you want to broaden your horizons or improve your position in the world it’s a no brainer; learn English. But if it’s such a good idea to learn English and many people want English as their second language, why do so many people struggle?</p> <p><strong>Listen to this podcast and read a full transcript at the same time on my website: </strong><a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>speakwithnick.it</strong></a></p>

<p>I decided to speak with my American friend Liz Jackson from Boston about the famous American holiday Thanksgiving. I’m from England and I have never experienced a Thanksgiving, so I was keen to talk to Liz about it. And I learned some interesting things that I didn’t know about the origins and how it compares to Christmas.</p> <p>Listen, read a full transcript and use my Language focus to help you here:<br><a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/">www.speakwithnick.it</a></p>

<p>This podcast is the spoken, chatty version of an article I wrote about tea. Yes, I’ve got a lovely … mmm, cup of tea with me right now. And so I wrote this article and a lot of you have asked for the audio version.</p> <p>So the article starts with a ‘did you know’. Did you know? Tea is considered the quintessential drink of the English people, but ...</p> <p>You can listen to this podcast and read a full transcript at the same time on my website: <a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/a-nice-cup-of-tea/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">speakwithnick.it</a></p>

<p>Hi, I’m Nick Simcock, an English Language coach. I help Italians to unlock their English.</p> <p><strong>Memories of Bonfire Night in England</strong></p> <p>Well, in my last podcast about Halloween I mentioned Bonfire Night.</p> <p>What is Bonfire Night? Well, it’s also known as Fireworks Night, or more precisely Guy Fawkes Night. It’s an annual commemoration observed on the 5th of November in Great Britain, involving bonfires and fireworks displays.</p> <p>And to understand the history we need to go back, back to London in 1605 and to the events of the 5th of November …</p> <p>A full transcript of this podcast with a language focus can be found on my website here: <a href="https://www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/">www.speakwithnick.it/category/podcast/</a><br></p>

<p><strong>Memories of Halloween in England</strong></p> <p>Hi I&#39;m Nick Simcock. I&#39;m an English language coach. I help Italians to unlock their English.</p> <p>In this podcast today I want to talk about my memories of Halloween.</p> <p>From all the different festivities in England that I remember, Christmas, Bonfire Night, birthdays, Easter, I think the most magical was Halloween and I have some great memories. They&#39;re divided up into three main things, choosing a costume to wear to go trick or treating in, making a Jack-o’-lantern, making a … carving a pumpkin, and then also yeah, going out and doing the trick or treating, which was like just so exciting, really really so exciting.</p> <p>For a full transcript of this podcast send me a message to <a href="mailto:ask@speakwithnick.it" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ask@speakwithnick.it</a></p>