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Stairway to English: Short easy to understand episodes to improve your English grammar and fluency

Many English learners are told their English is “good,” but still feel nervous, misunderstood, or blocked at work. In this New Year’s episode, a former student from China shares how fixing pronunciation and communication completely changed his confidence, career, and daily life.

Real English Skills

People Said His English Was Good — But Something Was Still Wrong

In this episode we chat with a Korean university student who got a good Suneung English score but struggled with real conversations. Hear how a simple practice helped her change this.

Good English Exam Score... But She Couldn't Speak Fluently Until This

Ever heard “she ate” or “he’s on thin ice” and had NO idea what just happened? This episode reveals the real figurative English that natives use every day. Mastering phrasal verbs and you’ll finally stop feeling lost in conversations.

If English is Your Second Language, You Need Phrasal Verbs

You know the rules of grammar but you still don't feel fluent? That's because fluency comes from understanding English culture, something a language textbook cannot teach.  

Studying English For Years? Add Culture to Advance

If you want to sound more fluent and natural, in this episode you'll discover how your first language influences your English and why it affects how you're understood. Get practical tips to start speaking with more confidence and better fluency.

How Your First Language Makes Your English Hard to Understand

Feeling Stuck in English? Learn simple ways to start and carry real conversations that build connection and confidence. 

Why Your English Feels Stuck (And What to Do)

There's a hidden mistake that makes you sound rude and unfriendly, even when you're trying to be polite. Most English learners never notice it. 

 Common Mistakes Make You Sound Rude to Native Speakers

You already speak English, but sounding natural is a different skill. Here's what most English learners miss (and how to start changing it).