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To Fluency Podcast: English with Jack

To Fluency Podcast: English with Jack

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 Looking for effective English lessons? Join Jack from To Fluency as he gives you English learning advice and detailed lessons to help you improve. Learn key vocabulary, the most powerful ways to learn English, and get the best listening practice so you can start understanding native speakers. If you're looking for an English podcast that will take you to an advanced level, this is for you.Copyright JDA Industries Inc. Language Learning
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  • English Listening Practice: Learn Key Words and Phrases (Tariffs)

    English Listening Practice: Learn Key Words and Phrases (Tariffs)
    Sep 1 2025
    Learn key words and phrases all about tariffs in this English lesson. Practice your listening and improve your English.

    Useful Vocabulary and Phrases


    Tariffs are added to imported goods. 👉 Passive voice for focus. Example: Taxes are collected by the government.


    Tariffs can protect local jobs. 👉 Use modal verbs (can/might/could) for possibility. Example: Tariffs might protect local industries.


    Consumers will end up paying more. 👉 “End up” = final result of a situation. Example: If prices rise, shoppers end up spending less overall.


    Supply chain 👉 Where parts of a product are made and assembled. Example: The global supply chain was disrupted last year.


    Free trade 👉 Trade with no tariffs or restrictions. Example: The EU is an example of a free trade area.


    Retaliate 👉 Respond with an action. Example: One country raised tariffs, the other retaliated.


    Trade deficit 👉 When imports are greater than exports. Example: The US has a trade deficit with
    China.

    Conditional Sentences with Tariffs


    If tariffs go up, prices will go up. 👉 First conditional (real future).


    If countries keep raising tariffs, it might start a trade war. 👉 First conditional with might (possibility).


    If tariffs were lower, consumers would save money. 👉 Second conditional (hypothetical). 💬

    Idioms About Money and Tariffs


    Pick up the tab – to pay for something, often expensive. Example: Shoppers pick up the tab when tariffs rise.


    Hit the wallet – to negatively affect finances. Example: Tariffs have hit consumers’ wallets hard this year.


    Jack up the prices – to raise prices suddenly and sharply. Example: Companies had to jack up prices after tariffs were introduced.


    Tighten your belt – to spend less money. Example: Families are tightening their belts due to higher grocery costs.
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    12 mins
  • Learn Natural English: Talk about AI with Confidence & Get Listening Practice

    Learn Natural English: Talk about AI with Confidence & Get Listening Practice
    Aug 26 2025
    In this English lesson, you’ll learn how to talk about AI naturally in English. You’ll get useful phrases, idioms, and real examples so you can confidently join the conversation.

    How to use AI to learn English: https://youtu.be/pysIoC1bb3I

    Useful Phrases and Idioms from the Lesson

    Hear of / Hear about “Barely anyone had heard of ChatGPT a year ago.” “Have you heard about that new movie?” 👉 Use when asking if someone knows about something. Example: I’ve never heard of that restaurant before.

    It saves me hours of work 👉 AI helps us save time. Example: Using templates saves me hours of work every week.

    It helps me come up with new ideas 👉 “Come up with” = invent or create. Example: Brainstorming with others helps me come up with new solutions.

    It depends on… “It depends on how we use it.” 👉 Use this phrase when giving a balanced opinion. Example: It depends on the weather — we might go hiking.

    It’s hard to say for sure 👉 Use when you’re uncertain about the future. Example: It’s hard to say for sure if prices will go down next year.

    It feels creative, but it’s copying patterns 👉 Great for talking about AI art, writing, or music. Example: The story felt creative, but it was copying patterns.

    I’m excited about AI 👉 Show enthusiasm. Example: I’m excited about how AI will help education.

    I’m a bit concerned about… 👉 Express worry. Example: I’m a bit concerned about privacy online.

    I don’t know how I feel about it yet / I’m on the fence 👉 Neutral expressions when unsure. Example: I’m on the fence about moving abroad.

    The future is here / The future is now 👉 Used when something futuristic is happening today. Example: Self-driving cars make it feel like the future is here.

    It’s a game changer 👉 Something that completely changes the situation. Example: The smartphone was a game changer for communication.

    Get with the times 👉 Adapt to modern trends. Example: You need to get with the times and start using online banking.

    Thank you for watching.

    Get English learning resources here: https://tofluency.com/5sp-book-temp/
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    14 mins
  • 20 Common English Phrases to Use in Conversation (Making Plans)

    20 Common English Phrases to Use in Conversation (Making Plans)
    Jul 15 2025
    In this English listening‑practice lesson we’re focusing on how to invite someone, make plans, and set dates — from a quick coffee to a full night out. You’ll master natural phrases for casual and formal invitations, learn how to suggest activities without sounding pushy, and discover polite ways to check someone’s availability. By the end, you’ll have new vocabulary, better listening skills, and the confidence to set up plans like a native speaker!

    🔗 Get all lessons here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZOJurmtexYqc6KY_Db4-fV7F06af1FkW

    📌 Key Phrases from This Lesson
    ✅ “Would you like to grab a coffee this weekend?” – friendly, informal way to suggest meeting up for coffee
    ✅ “Would you like to grab lunch this weekend?” – same structure, but for a meal
    ✅ “Do you fancy going for a drink on Friday?” – British‑English invite, often with a romantic vibe
    ✅ “Would you like to do this?” – polite, flexible invitation when plans aren’t fixed yet
    ✅ “I was thinking we could go to that show this weekend?” – sharing an idea while gauging interest
    ✅ “Want to do something this weekend?” – very casual American way to propose hanging out
    ✅ “Let’s get together soon.” – open‑ended suggestion without committing to a date
    ✅ “How about we try that new restaurant on Saturday?” – ‘How about…’ to put forward a concrete plan
    ✅ “What if we tried that new Italian restaurant?” – ‘What if…’ to float a suggestion and invite feedback
    ✅ “Why don’t we try it?” – concise ‘Why don’t we…’ proposal for any activity already mentioned
    ✅ “Why don’t we try that new Italian restaurant?” – specific version of the above, naming the plan
    ✅ “Should we go for a walk tonight?” – ‘Should we…’ to ask if the other person thinks it’s a good idea ✅ “Should we go for a walk if it’s not raining?” – adding a condition to the suggestion
    ✅ “Why don’t we check out that new gallery everyone’s talking about?” – inviting someone to a popular event
    ✅ “Let’s do something fun like bowling.” – enthusiastic ‘Let’s…’ plus an example activity
    ✅ “Let’s have a catch up next week.” – arranging a future meeting to talk and reconnect
    ✅ “Should we do this next week?” – checking the other person’s schedule for a postponed plan
    ✅ “Maybe next time.” – polite way to decline or postpone an invitation without closing the door
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    11 mins
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