The English Zone
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The English Zone is a podcast hosted by Ziyad, an English teacher with over 10 years of experience and an MA in Teaching English. He shares the lessons, stories, and strategies that helped him go from not speaking much English at 18 to becoming fluent. Each episode is short and uses real-life examples to prepare listeners for real-world interactions. The podcast offers a free practice site and newsletter for additional learning.
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260. Learn English 10x Faster than Everyone 10.07.2026 9minDo you forget everything you study in English? The problem is not your memory. It is that you are not present while you learn. In this episode, I take ideas from Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" and show you how to apply them to studying English, speaking with confidence, and remembering what you learn forever.Want to watch this on YouTube with English subtitle? Click here: https://youtu.be/CI0ekYuDMdI?si=tn7F-F9jMAElQcNh -
259. Diego in Houston, Texas | Beginner English Story to Practice Listening and Speaking 08.06.2026 26minIn this lesson, you will listen to a fun story about Diego and his trip to Houston, Texas. Diego saved $2,600 to watch the World Cup. But when he arrived in Houston, he was very confused. Everyone spoke Spanish! Was he still in Mexico? Listen to find out what happened next. This lesson will help you practice: → Past Simple tense → Travel vocabulary → Phrasal verbs (look for, pick up, pack up, and take care of)→ Numbers and money Listen to the story. Answer the questions out loud.Practice your speaking and pronunciation. -
258. The American at the Coffee Shop | Practice Present Simple with a story for beginner English learners 26.05.2026 19minIn this beginner English lesson, you will listen to a fun story about Diego, a young man who works at a coffee shop in Mexico City. One morning, an American tourist named Mike walks in and can't read the menu. What happens next? A funny conversation, a new friendship, and an invitation to the World Cup. This lesson will help you practice: ✅ Present Simple tense✅ Daily routine vocabulary✅ How to talk about work, money, and dreams✅ Phrasal verbs like wake up, walk into, pay for, and save up Listen to the story. Answer the questions out loud. Practice your speaking and pronunciation. New to The English Zone? Start here. This is how real English learning works.One story at a time. -
257. Grocery Shopping at Walmart | Easy English Story Lesson for Beginners 21.05.2026 24minIn this episode of The English Zone Podcast, you will learn English through a real-life story about grocery shopping at Walmart. Practice Present Simple grammar, shopping expressions, asking about prices, and Wh-questions like “Where is the milk?” and “How much are the apples?” This lesson is perfect for high beginners and low intermediate English learners who want to improve listening, speaking, vocabulary, and daily English conversation skills in a simple and natural way. -
256. How to focus longer as an English learner (4 simple steps) 07.05.2026 8minIf you can't focus for more than 30 seconds, this episode is for you. Most English learners think the problem is motivation. It's not. It's your attention. And the good news is — you can fix it. In this episode, I share 4 simple, powerful techniques you can start using today to increase your attention span and stay focused while studying English. What you'll learn: → Why your brain keeps losing focus (and how to stop it)→ The 4 techniques to train your attention → How to apply these to your daily English practiceWatch the video on YouTube HERE. This episode works perfectly with the free Daily English Practice Worksheet — download it at theenglishzone.co and build your 30–60 minute daily routine. 🎧 Listen.📖 Read.✍️ Write.🔁 Review. Every day. -
255. Learn English with Stories | Jack’s Daily Routine & Work Schedule (Beginner A1 Listening Practice) 06.04.2026 25minIn this episode, you will listen to a simple and engaging story about Jack and his new job at a soap company. You will learn about his daily routine, work schedule, and how he manages his time and money. This lesson is perfect for beginner English learners (A1 level) who want to improve their listening, speaking, and understanding of real-life English. What you will practice: ✦ Present simple — daily routines and habits ✦ Time expressions (at, on, in) ✦ Work and daily life vocabulary ✦ Money and numbers ✦ Common phrasal verbs and expressions ✦ Yes/No, choice, and comprehension questions Key topics in this lesson: Daily routine in English Work schedule vocabulary Talking about time and habits Saving money and monthly expenses Real-life English conversation practice How to practice: Listen to Jack’s story and answer the questions out loud as you hear them. Don’t just listen — speak and participate. This is one of the most effective ways to improve your English naturally. By the end of this episode, you will feel more confident talking about your daily routine, your job, and your schedule in English. The English Zone — Learn English the Easy Way. 🚀 -
254. A beginner story lesson for English learner's about Emma's Free Time in New York City 06.04.2026 17minIn this episode, you will listen to a short story about Emma, a woman who lives in New York City and enjoys her free time after work. You will hear about her daily routine, what she does in the evenings, and how she spends her weekends with friends. This lesson is for beginner English learners (A1 level) who want to practice listening and speaking with a simple and relatable story. What you will practice: ✦ Present simple — daily routines and habits ✦ Frequency words (always, usually, often, sometimes) ✦ Free time and daily life vocabulary ✦ 5 easy vocabulary words ✦ Yes/No and choice questions How to practice: Listen to Emma’s story and answer the questions out loud as you hear them. Don’t just listen — speak! Answer like you are having a real conversation. The more you participate, the faster your English improves. By the end of this episode, you will feel more comfortable talking about your daily routine, your free time, and your life in English. The English Zone — Learn English the Easy Way. -
253. Beginner (A1) Listening Lesson: Ryan's Adventure Trip | How did Ryan spend his savings? 🏘️ 06.04.2026 11minPodcast Description: In this episode, you will listen to a short story about Ryan — the same man who saved $7 every day. After six months, Ryan has $1,274 and decides to do something special with his money. He takes a trip to the Smoky Mountains with his brother. You will hear about where he went, how much he spent, and what he did on his adventure. This lesson is for beginner English learners (A1 level) who want to practice listening and speaking with a simple and exciting story. What you will practice: Past tense — what Ryan did on his trip Numbers and money Travel vocabulary 5 easy vocabulary words Yes/No, math, and choice questions How to practice: Listen to Ryan's story and answer the questions out loud as you hear them. Don't just listen; answer like you are talking to a friend. The more you participate, the more your English improves. By the end of this episode, you will feel more comfortable talking about past events, travel, and money in English. The English Zone — Learn English the Easy Way. -
252. Beginner (A1) Listening Lesson: Ryan's $7 Habit that Surprised Everyone 💰 04.04.2026 12minIn this episode, you will listen to a short story about Ryan — a man from California who works in an office and has one very simple habit. Every day, he saves $7. His coworker Mark laughs at him and says it is nothing. But after 6 months, something surprising happens. This lesson is for beginner English learners (A1 level) who want to practice listening and speaking with a fun and motivating story. What you will practice: Present and future tense Numbers and money Daily routines and habits 5 easy vocabulary words Yes/No and choice questions How to practice: Listen to Ryan's story and answer the questions out loud as you hear them. Participate like you are in a real conversation. The more you answer, the faster your English improves. By the end of this episode, you will feel more comfortable talking about daily habits, money, and future plans in English — and maybe Ryan's story will inspire you to start your own small habit today. The English Zone — Learn English the Easy Way. -
251. Beginner (A1) Listening Lesson: Ahmed's Birthday Month 02.04.2026 17minIn this episode, you will listen to a short story about Ahmed — a man from Ohio who loves the month of May because his birthday is in May. You will hear about his birthday plans, what he did last year, and why he loves the summer months. This lesson is for beginner English learners (A1 level) who want to practice listening and speaking in a simple and fun way. What you will practice: The 12 months of the year Days and dates Present, past, and future tense Numbers and simple questions 5 easy vocabulary words How to practice:Just listen to Ahmed's story and answer the questions out loud as you hear them. Don't just listen — participate! Answer like you are talking to a friend. The more you answer, the more your English improves. By the end of this episode, you will feel more comfortable talking about months, birthdays, and future plans in English. The English Zone — Learn English the Easy Way. -
250. Beginner (A1) English Listening Lesson | Maria's Busy Week 01.04.2026 18minIn this episode, you will listen to a short story about Maria — a busy woman from Texas who works a part-time job and takes English classes at the same time. You will hear about her weekly routine, what she does every day of the week, and how she balances work, school, and family life. This lesson is for beginner English learners (A1 level) who want to improve their listening, vocabulary, and basic grammar skills in a simple and natural way. How to practice:Just listen to the story, pay close attention, and answer the questions out loud as you hear them. You don't need to write anything — just listen and answer like you're having a real conversation. The more you participate, the faster your English improves. By the end of this episode, you will have practiced the days of the week, present and past tense, numbers, and five key vocabulary words — all through one simple story about Maria's busy week. The English Zone — Learn English the Easy Way. -
249. Beginner English Lesson: Fernando's Life in Florida | Listen, Practice, Repeat 25.03.2026 14minThis lesson is for beginner English learners. You will learn and practice vocabulary words related to family, relationships, work, and the future.In this lesson, you will listen to a short story about a man named Fernando. Fernando is from Guatemala, but he lives in Florida. He will talk about his family, his job, and his dreams for the future.After the story, we will practice new vocabulary words and phrases. Then, we will answer some questions together to check your understanding, practice listening and the grammar that you learned in the story. -
248. Practice Future with this Fun Lesson | Road Trip to Colorado ⛰️🚙 25.02.2026 21minIn this lesson, you will learn how to use future simple and talk about future plans using Will and Going to in a fun lesson that's like a conversation between me and you. Listen and pay attention. Repeat after me. -
247. Ramadan is not just about Fasting; it is an intensive course with many lessons to teach | Advanced English Learners 24.02.2026 14minMany people think that Ramadan is only about fasting (not eating and drinking from morning to evening) for one month and that's it. But this is not true. Ramadan is an intensive course that is supposed to reshape our identity and mindset, refresh our faith, realign our purpose, and redirect our intention. This one month training is here to train us for the rest of the year and take from it lessons that can carry us for the next 11 months. In this episode, I share 15 lessons that we can learn from Ramadan that may help us become better and more successful people for ourselves and those around us. If you liked this episode, share it with a friend and share it on your Instagram story. Tag me @TheEnglishZone_ -
246. The Hidden Dangers of AI that Nobody Talks about (and How to protect yourself) | Advanced English Lesson 16.02.2026 20minThis episode is for those who think AI is the best thing that's happened to us without learning about or seeing the real damages that AI is causing. It's also for those who want to know what AI is doing to us, how to protect ourselves and bring our power back. For 1:1 classes with me to learn and grow in a REAL WAY, message me on Instagram @TheEnglishZone_ Or complete this FORM. -
245. Five Rules to Follow IF You Want to Learn any Language in only SIX Months | A podcast for English learners 10.02.2026 22minIn this TED Talk Tuesday episode of The English Zone Podcast, we break down the famous TEDx talk “How to Learn Any Language in Six Months” by Chris Lonsdale. You’ll learn why fluency isn’t about talent, but about the right method, focused practice, and mindset. Learn some important principles that help learners understand, speak, and improve any language faster—in a fun and enjoyable way. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn English the easy way. 🎧 Listen find out how!! Want to sign up for a class with me? Click HERE. -
244. If You Understood the Dangers of Criticizing Others, You Would NEVER Criticize! How to Stop | Advanced English 09.02.2026 17minMost people think criticizing others will help them stop repeating a mistake and improve. The opposite is true. Criticizing and pointing others' mistakes all the time will destroy relationships. In today's episode, you will learn about the dangers of criticism, how to stop and what to do instead in order to strengthen your relationships and make people like you. -
243. A Busy Night at the Restaurant | Learn how to Use Despite, Although, and Even though | Intermediate English Lesson 30.01.2026 26minIn episode 9 of the Jason Series, you’ll learn how to use despite, although, and even though in a fun and interesting, along with useful phrasal verbs about work and teamwork. This story-based English lesson helps you practice grammar, vocabulary, and listening naturally — the way English is used in real life. It's perfect for learners who want to become fluent through stories, not boring grammar textbooks. Subscribe to The English Zone podcast to practice and improve your English the EASY WAY. -
242. In 20 Minutes, I will teach you how to build a daily English practice routine (step by step) 28.01.2026 26minIf you are studying English but you don’t see progress, the problem is not you — it’s not having system to follow. In this episode, I break down a simple daily English routine you can follow in just 30–60 minutes a day to build real fluency through listening, vocabulary, and daily review. You’ll learn: • how to stop studying randomly • how to build a daily English habit • how to use a free worksheet to stay consistent • how to make English practice easy and stress-free 📥 Download the free Daily English Practice Worksheet and follow the system step by step. 📘 Want structured lessons that follow this exact method? Get the 21 Short English Story Lessons (Beginner → Intermediate) with audio, text, vocabulary, and speaking practice. Small daily practice leads to big results. Start today. -
241. The sad story of Into the Wild | Intermediate Lesson for English learners (Past Tense & “Should Have”) 14.01.2026 27minInto the Wild is a powerful true story about freedom, independence, and the hidden dangers of isolation. In this episode of The English Zone Podcast, you’ll explore the real-life journey of Christopher McCandless—a young man who left everything and everyone behind to live in nature. What began as a dream of freedom slowly turned into fighting for survival caused by poor preparation, ignored advice, and isolation. 🎧 In this lesson, you will: Practice past tense storytelling Learn travel, survival, and lifestyle vocabulary Understand and use “should have” to talk about mistakes and regrets Answer comprehension questions and practice speaking with confidence This episode is perfect for English learners who enjoy meaningful stories, deep reflection, and real-life lessons. Subscribe to The English Zone Podcast for more story-based English lessons Listen to other episodes to improve your English the easy way New lessons every week—don’t miss out!
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