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1. Love Reading? Learn 20+ English Expressions! English Listening Practice B1-B2

   23 Oct 2026 · 23 min · S5 E77

   Do you love reading, or is your TBR pile getting out of control? 📚☕ In this episode of English Snacks, I share my reading story and teach you 20+ natural English expressions along the way. 🎧 Perfect English listening…

2. Do You Feel Shy Speaking English? You're Not Alone!

   12 Oct 2026 · 26 min · S5 E76

   Do you feel shy, less funny, or less confident when you speak English? You're not alone. Learn why speaking another language can change how you come across—and discover natural English expressions to help you express…

3. Tired of Being Tired? Learn Natural English Through a Story About Rest - A Special Episode for World Mental Health Day

   9 Oct 2026 · 14 min · S5 E75

   🌿 Feeling burned out? Maybe it's time to give yourself permission to rest. Have you ever felt so tired that you couldn't think clearly, even when you really wanted to get things done? I've been there, too. In this…

4. 🍁 I’m So Glad I Live in a World Where There Are Octobers 🍂 Beautiful Autumn English Listening Practice

   5 Oct 2026 · 11 min · S5 E74

   Hello and welcome to English Snacks! I'm Amber, your English teacher and native English speaker from Australia, now living in the French countryside. October is my favourite time of year. The mornings are cooler, the…

5. What I Miss About Home : Australian English, Tim Tams & Natural English Listening Practice

   28 Sep 2026 · 12 min · S5 E73

   What do you miss when you leave home? Sometimes it isn't the big things. Sometimes it's a bird call, a favourite food, a familiar word — or even a chocolate biscuit. 🍫 In this episode of English Snacks, I share the…

6. I Slept In! 😱 Real English for a Chaotic Morning - Phrasal Verbs, Collocations & Shadowing

   24 Sep 2026 · 8:21 · S5 E72

   I slept in. My son missed the bus. Nobody was awake. 😱 Welcome to another English Snack! In this episode, I tell you a real-life story about my chaotic Monday morning — and teach you the natural English that comes…

7. When Your Mind Goes Blank in English: What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say

   22 Sep 2026 · 7:34 · S5 E71

   When Your Mind Goes Blank in English? Natural Phrases to Keep the Conversation Going Have you ever been asked a question in English and suddenly… nothing? You know the grammar. You know the vocabulary. But when…

8. Show Up, Don’t Show Off: The Tiny English Habit That Actually Sticks 🎧 English Listening Practice | English Learning Habits | Everyday English | Motivation & Discipline

   19 Sep 2026 · 7:18 · S5 E70

   Stop waiting for motivation. Start small, show up, and build an English habit you can actually keep. Do you start learning English with big plans… and then lose motivation a few days later? Maybe you decide to study…

9. How Did It Go? 7 Natural Ways Native English Speakers Ask About Your Experience. Vocabulary, Collocations and More!

   14 Sep 2026 · 4:52 · S5 E69

   How did it go? How was it? Any luck? How did it pan out? Native English speakers ask these questions all the time—but although they may seem similar, they don't always mean exactly the same thing. In this episode of…

10. On Second Thought: A Walnut Story from Rural France. English Vocabulary, Collocations and More!

    9 Sep 2026 · 10 min · S5 E68

    A walk after dinner. A walnut on the ground. A quick “yes” from a mum—and then a memory of a squirrel that morning changes everything. In this episode of English Snacks, Amber shares a short, natural English story…

11. September Goals: Talking About What You Want to Achieve

    7 Sep 2026 · 3:45 · S5 E67

    September has started feeling a little like a second January to Amber. The books are fresh, routines are beginning again, and there's that familiar feeling of “Right, what would I like to achieve this time?” Amber is…

12. English for Post-Holiday Blues: Vocabulary to Ease Back Into Work

    5 Sep 2026 · 4:32 · S5 E66

    Learn English with English Snacks — the short, natural English podcast for intermediate (B1–B2) ESL learners. Summer's over, the inbox is full, and the post-holiday blues have set in. In this episode, Amber teaches…

13. Settle In, Settle Down, Settle On, Settle For: The English Phrasal Verb Family You Need to Know

    1 Sep 2026 · 4:54 · S5 E65

    Back-to-school season means back-to-routine vocabulary. In this episode, I unpack the "settle" family of English phrasal verbs — the small words that mix up even advanced learners because context changes everything.…

14. Decision Making Phrasal Verbs For Real Life: Go Through With, Back Out and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 8)

    26 Aug 2026 · 6:57 · S5 E64

    This is it — the final episode in our phrasal verb mini-series! Today Amber tackles the vocabulary of decision-making, from small everyday choices to the big life ones. Learn how to talk about weighing up your…

15. Money Phrasal Verbs for Real Life: Save Up, Splash Out and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 7)

    23 Aug 2026 · 5:25 · S5 E63

    Money makes the world go round — and English has a whole vocabulary just for talking about it. In this episode of our phrasal verb mini-series, Amber breaks down nine essential phrasal verbs for saving, spending,…

16. Tech Phrasal Verbs for Real Life: Log In, Back Up and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 6)

    19 Aug 2026 · 5:23 · S5 E62

    Your phone freezes up. Your laptop breaks down right before a deadline. Sound familiar? In this episode of our phrasal verb series, we're covering the English you actually use every time you touch a screen — from…

17. Phrasal Verbs for Emotions: Cheer Up, Calm Down and More (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 5)

    16 Aug 2026 · 5:13 · S5 E61

    We use phrasal verbs to talk about our feelings more than we realise — often without even noticing. In this episode, Amber breaks down nine essential English phrasal verbs for emotions: the good, the bad, and how to…

18. Phrasal Verbs for Plans & Meetups: Set Up, Show Up, Tag Along (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 4)

    12 Aug 2026 · 5:18 · S5 E60

    Making plans in English means knowing which phrasal verb fits the moment — and this episode has you covered from the first invitation to the final arrival. In part four of our phrasal verb mini-series, we're focusing…

19. Phrasal Verbs for Relationships: Get Along, Fall Out, Make Up (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 3)

    9 Aug 2026 · 5:55 · S5 E59

    Relationships are some of the trickiest territory in English — and this episode has you covered from the good times to the fallouts and everything in between. In part three of our phrasal verb mini-series, we're moving…

20. Give Up vs. Give In: Everyday Phrasal Verbs for Home & Daily Life (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 2)

    5 Aug 2026 · 7:27 · S5 E58

    In Part 2 of the phrasal verb mini-series, Amber — a native English speaker from Australia and experienced ESL teacher recording every episode in her own voice, not AI-generated audio — moves out of the office and into…

21. Phrasal Verbs for the Office: 5 Expressions Every English Learner Needs (Phrasal Verb Series, Part 1)

    2 Aug 2026 · 5:08 · S5 E57

    Starting a new mini-series today: phrasal verbs, topic by topic. First stop, the office. If you've ever felt confused because a phrasal verb's meaning has nothing to do with its individual words, you're not alone —…

22. AI English Vocabulary Native Speakers Use: Slop, Glazing, Clankers & More

    29 Jul 2026 · 8:43 · S5 E56

    Episode 56: AI English Vocabulary Ever read a comment calling something "AI slop" and had no idea what it meant? In this episode of English Snacks, Amber breaks down the brand-new English vocabulary that's grown up…

23. Summer Heatwave English: Wilting in the Dog Days - English Vocabulary for ESL

    26 Jul 2026 · 7:44 · S5 E55

    Episode 55 — Summer Heatwave English: Wilting in the Dog Days It's a proper scorcher out there — and this week's English Snack is all about surviving the heat while daydreaming about cooler days ahead. Recorded by…

24. What Does NGL Mean? Cracking the Code of English Texting

    22 Jul 2026 · 7:38 · S5 E54

    Episode 54: Texting in English Ever gotten a text that looked like pure alphabet soup — GTG, NGL, TTYL — and had no idea what it meant? You're not alone, and it happens to native speakers too. In this episode, Amber…

25. Packing for Travel | Learn English Vocabulary (ESL Podcast)

    20 Jul 2026 · 10 min · S5 E53

    Episode 53 : Packing for Travel — English Snacks Got a holiday coming up? Before you stress over what to pack, listen in. In this English podcast episode for intermediate ESL learners, Amber breaks down the art of…

26. 🚴Tour de France Travel Talk: Holiday Vocabulary for Your Dream Trip

    18 Jul 2026 · 6:41 · S5 E52

    Watching the Tour de France always gives Amber itchy feet, and this year's route is a dream one: starting in Barcelona and sweeping through the Pyrenees, the Massif Central, the Vosges, and the Alps before finishing in…

27. English Snacks: Dolce Far Niente — The Italian Secret to Doing Nothing (And Why Your Brain Needs It) ESL Podcast

    14 Jul 2026 · 14 min · S5 E51

    Episode 51: Dolce Far Niente — The Italian Secret to Doing Nothing (And Why Your Brain Needs It) When was the last time you did absolutely nothing — no phone, no screen, no mental to-do list? In this episode of…

28. What Have You Harvested This Year? Business English for Goals & Achievement 🌾

    12 Jul 2026 · 8:40 · S5 E50

    Episode 50 Ever looked at a freshly harvested field and thought about your own goals? That's exactly what happened to Amber this week — and it turned into a lesson on powerful English vocabulary for talking about…

29. ⚽ World Cup English Vocabulary (Part 2): Fans, Traditions & Viral Moments - English Snacks ESL Podcast

    9 Jul 2026 · 12 min · S5 E49

    Episode 49: The atmosphere is half the fun of the World Cup — so in Part 2 of this English Snacks World Cup special, Amber, a native English speaker from Australia and experienced English teacher, teaches you the…

30. World Cup English Vocabulary: Talk Like a Native Speaker About Soccer ⚽ (Part 1) English Snacks

    5 Jul 2026 · 14 min · S5 E48

    Episode 48: ⚽ World Cup English Vocabulary: Talk Like a Native Speaker About Soccer (Part 1) Learn English with the World Cup! In this ESL podcast episode, Amber — a native English speaker from Australia and…

31. Heatwave Hacks: Real English Vocabulary for Hot Weather Survival

    2 Jul 2026 · 13 min · S5 E47

    Episode 47: Heatwave Hacks: Real English Vocabulary for Hot Weather Survival 🌡️ It's 40°C outside and you're melting — but are you coping with the heat, or coping in the heat? There's a difference, and today's episode…

32. Pet Peeves Explained! Learn English Vocabulary (ESL Podcast)

    29 Jun 2026 · 11 min · S5 E46

    Episode 46: Pet Peeves - English Snacks Ever feel a flash of rage when someone chews loudly, or walks too slowly in front of you? You're not alone — and there's even a term for it in English: pet peeve. In this…

33. Why Birdsong Calms Your Brain (The Science Explained) Learn English Vocabulary

    26 Jun 2026 · 10 min · S5 E45

    🐦 Why Birdsong Makes Your Brain Relax | English Snacks Ever wonder why birdsong makes you feel instantly calmer? In this episode, Amber explores the science behind it — from nightingales with 1,000+ songs to a…

34. Lived In: A Fresh Way to Talk About Getting Older in English

    21 Jun 2026 · 19 min · S5 E44

    What if getting older wasn't something to fight — but something to celebrate? In this episode, host Amber explores the vocabulary English speakers use to talk about ageing, from the poetic and cute names for wrinkles…

35. I'm In. I'm Down. I'm Peopled Out. — Real English for Summer Plans

    15 Jun 2026 · 6:47 · S5 E43

    It's a gorgeous summer evening. Your phone buzzes — a friend is inviting you to the rooftop bar. Do you go? Do you stay home? In this episode, Amber gives you all the natural, real English you need to handle summer…

36. ☀️ Stop Saying "It's Hot!" — Sound Like a Native Speaker This Summer! Master the secret language of British, Irish, Australian & American weather chat — small talk that actually connects people

    8 Jun 2026 · 8:23 · S5 E42

    Did you know that in English-speaking countries, talking about the weather is not just small talk — it's a cultural ritual? In this episode, host Amber reveals why weather chat is so important in the UK, Ireland,…

37. ENGLISH SNACKS with Amber: Happy for One, Happy for All? How to talk about your own feelings vs observing people's feelings. Level: Intermediate (B1–B2)

    3 Jun 2026 · 12 min · S5 E41

    Did you know English uses completely different vocabulary to describe your own happiness versus the happiness you see in a group? In this episode, Amber explores a fascinating observation from one of her…

38. "I'm So Done" — Real English for Exhaustion, Frustration & Boundaries 😮💨

    29 May 2026 · 7:26 · S5 E40

    Feeling overwhelmed but only know how to say "I'm tired" in English? In this episode of English Snacks, host Amber teaches you 5 powerful, natural expressions that native speakers actually use when they've hit their…

39. That Hit Different: 5 Gen Z Expressions Native Speakers Use Every Day - English Snacks Podcast with Amber

    26 May 2026 · 6:41 · S5 E39

    Do you understand every word… but still feel lost? That's the Gen Z slang gap — and this episode closes it. In this bite-sized lesson, Amber breaks down 5 expressions that have crossed over from Gen Z into mainstream…

40. Spill the Tea! Real English Slang for Catching Up — Low-Key, No Cap & More! English Snacks Podcast with Amber

    22 May 2026 · 7:09 · S5 E38

    Do you understand what native speakers are actually saying? Modern English slang moves fast — and if you're missing expressions like "spill the tea," "no cap," or "low-key," real conversations can feel like a different…

41. "Catch Up" — 5 Ways Native Speakers Use It Every Day

    19 May 2026 · 7:23 · S5 E37

    "Catch up" is one of the most common phrasal verbs in English — but most learners only know one or two of its meanings. Native speakers use it in at least 5 different ways, and if you only know one, you're missing…

42. Can AI REALLY Teach You English? 🤖 The Truth ESL Learners Need to Hear

    15 May 2026 · 12 min · S5 E36

    AI tools are everywhere — but can they actually teach you to speak natural English? The honest answer is: yes and no. In this episode, Amber cuts through the hype and gives you the real picture, so you can use AI…

43. Speak Real English: Stress, Anxiety & 8 Powerful Everyday Phrases

    12 May 2026 · 8:45 · S5 E35

    Mental health is one of the most common topics in everyday English — but it's rarely taught in language classes. If you've ever struggled to describe how you're feeling in English, or couldn't understand what someone…

44. 🌷 Mother’s Day Special: Learn Beautiful English Vocabulary, Native Idioms & Sweet Fluent Expressions (Intermediate ESL)

    5 May 2026 · 13 min · S5 E34

    Mother's Day is celebrated differently around the world — but the language of love, gratitude, and family is universal. In this special episode, Amber uses Mother's Day as the perfect context to teach you warm, natural…

45. May the Fluency Be With You 🚀🪐 Learn English with Star Wars Day

    3 May 2026 · 8:44 · S5 E33

    Do you know why millions of people say "May the 4th be with you" every year — and what it has to do with learning English? Star Wars Day is one of the biggest pop culture events in the world, and in this episode Amber…

46. Learn English with Harry Potter Day🪄 Magic Vocabulary & Easy Listening Practice (Intermediate ESL)

    1 May 2026 · 7:35 · S5 E32

    Do you know why May 2nd is one of the most important dates in the wizarding world — and what it has to do with learning English? International Harry Potter Day is the perfect excuse to build real English vocabulary…

47. Stop Making This Common English Mistake! 😱📘 (Singular vs Plural Before Nouns Explained) 🎧 Learn natural English with simple grammar rules and real examples

    29 Apr 2026 · 7:33 · S5 E31

    Are you making this common English grammar mistake without even knowing it? Most learners do — and once Amber explains the rule, you'll never get it wrong again. In this episode, Amber breaks down one small but…

48. Level Up Your English 🚀 Speak Fluently, Build Confidence & Sound More Natural (Daily Habits That Work!)

    27 Apr 2026 · 6:22 · S5 E30

    Are you stuck at the intermediate level and not sure how to break through — or not even sure what "levelling up" your English actually means in practice? In this episode, Amber explains exactly what it means to level…

49. Romanticize Your Life ✨ Speak Better English & Enjoy Every Day (Slow Living, Confidence & Mindset)

    25 Apr 2026 · 7:26 · S5 E29

    "Romanticize your life" is trending everywhere — but what does it actually mean, and what does it have to do with learning English? In this episode, Amber explores how slowing down and noticing the small details of…

50. Glow-Up Season Is HERE 🌸 Unlock Your Best Self (Confidence, English Fluency & Main Character Energy!)

    23 Apr 2026 · 9:05 · S5 E28

    “Glow-up season” is everywhere—but what does it really mean? In this episode, we move beyond appearance and explore a deeper, more realistic glow-up. Learn how small changes in mindset, daily habits, and self-talk can…