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English Activated

English Activated

By: Teacher Kia
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Welcome to English Activated, the slow English podcast for language learners who want to move from passive listening to active speaking.

Hosted by Teacher Kia, this podcast is designed to help you bridge the gap between understanding English and actually speaking it. Unlike other channels that use AI voices, you will hear a real teacher telling real stories, from the history of the Titanic to the psychology of habits and daily life routines.

We speak slowly and clearly to help your brain process the language. Plus, every episode includes guided "Shadowing" exercises to help you train your mouth muscles and build confidence.

Stop translating in your head. Start thinking in English. Subscribe now to activate your fluency!

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  • Why Learning English Feels So Hard (And How to Fix It)

    Why Learning English Feels So Hard (And How to Fix It)
    Jan 7 2026

    Do you feel like you are working hard at your English but not seeing any progress? Do you understand what you hear, but freeze when you try to speak? 🧊

    In this episode of English Activated, Teacher Kia explores the psychology behind why learning English feels so difficult. We discuss the "Intermediate Plateau"—that frustrating stage where progress becomes invisible.

    We also break down the specific obstacles holding you back and how to overcome them.

    In this episode, you will learn:

    • The "Intermediate Plateau": Why you feel stuck even when you are learning.
    • The "Machine Gun" Effect: Why native speakers are hard to understand (Connected Speech).
    • Speaking Anxiety: How to overcome the physical fear and "Translation Lag."
    • The "Grammar Trap": Why trying to be perfect is destroying your fluency.
    • The "Memory Leak": Why you forget vocabulary words you just studied.


    Audio Practice: This episode includes two guided Shadowing Exercises:

    1. Phrases to use when you are frustrated or stuck.
    2. Positive affirmations to reprogram your mindset for success.


    🔔 Subscribe to English Activated: If this episode helped you feel less alone in your learning journey, please leave a review! It helps us reach more brave learners like you.
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