Language Learning Report Card with English teacher Vickie Kelty

Weather Phenomena | Advanced 16.06.2026 16хв

Droughts. Floods. Snowstorms. Tornadoes. Weather can be fascinating... and sometimes a little (or a lot) chaotic.In this episode, I share stories about different weather events I've experienced in Nebraska and Spain and the effects they had on daily life.You'll practice:• Discussing weather phenomena• Describing causes and consequences• Sharing personal experiences and opinionsListen, then tell me about memorable weather events you've experienced and how they affected your life.Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Past Weather | Intermediate 09.06.2026 9хв

What was the weather like last year where you live? And how has it been recently?In this episode, we'll talk about weather in different seasons and compare past experiences with what's happening now.You'll practice:• Talking about past weather• Comparing seasons and years• Listening for different verb tensesListen, then tell me about the weather you've experienced recently and how it compares to previous years.Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

What Weather Do You Like? | Basic 02.06.2026 7хв

What weather do you like? Sunny days? Snowy mornings? Maybe you're a fan of cloudy weather... or maybe not.In this episode, we'll explore different types of weather and talk about what we like and don't like about them.You'll practice:• Weather vocabulary• Talking about preferences• Describing seasons and clothingListen, then tell me about your favorite (and least favorite) weather.Want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Mornings Growing Up in Nebraska | Advanced 19.05.2026 10хв

What were your mornings like growing up?In this episode, we shift into storytelling. I share what mornings looked like for me as a child (including going off on a few tangents haha!), and you’ll practice doing the same.Practice tenses through real storytellingImprove fluency by sharing personal experiencesBuild confidence speaking in longer ideasListen… and then tell your story.Full show notes + practice: VickieKelty.comWant to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

My Morning Routine... With a Few Idioms | Intermediate 12.05.2026 6хв

How do you have fun talking about your morning and make your English sound natural?In this episode, I walk through my morning routine again, but this time, with idioms and natural phrasing (and a few real-life moments… like pressing snooze too many times).Learn and hear common idioms in contextPractice sounding more natural when you speakTry describing your own routine with more personalityListen, notice, and then give it a try.Full show notes + practice: VickieKelty.comWant to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here:https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with voice message feedback:https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates:https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

A Typical Morning | Basic 05.05.2026 4хв

What does your morning sound like… in English?In this episode, we keep it simple. You’ll listen to a basic morning routine and then describe your own.Build confidence with everyday vocabularyPractice speaking in short, simple sentencesStart noticing what you can say (not just what you can understand)Listen first, then try it yourself.Full show notes + practice: VickieKelty.comWant to feel more comfortable speaking English?Get my free fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftHave conversations on real topics with voice message feedback: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Or join my newsletter for simple tips and updates: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Practice Speaking English with This Simple Exercise 20.04.2026 9хв

This guided practice helps you turn one question into a full conversation. It's as easy as that!Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your first month today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Improve Your English Listening with Movie Trailers 13.04.2026 6хв

Think you understand everything you hear in English? This homework challenges you to listen for details using short videos (no listening burnout, only fun!).Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your first month today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Are Textbooks Good for Learning English? 30.03.2026 4хв

Textbooks: effective or just boring? In this episode, I give my honest review of textbook-based language learning.Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your first month today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

A Structured Guided Practice for Building English Summaries 23.03.2026 11хв

This guided practice adds more elements to summarizing in English with extra steps, more time, and structured support, so you'll feel guided from the beginning to the end of the whole process. Let's get started!Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your first month today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Guided English Practice: Summarizing TV Shows, Movies, Podcasts 16.03.2026 4хв

Ready to practice? This episode guides you through a short, timed summary of a TV show, movie, or podcast to reinforce natural English use. Repeat as desired.Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your first month today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Why Repetition Is Your Best Friend in English Learning 04.03.2026 6хв

Repetition doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, if it isn't boring, you'll be more likely to repeat it! In this episode, I share a simple homework idea that uses TV shows, movies, or even podcasts to review English naturally.Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your first month today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Working Through Your English Language Blocks (A Guided Coaching Practice) 16.02.2026 17хв

Feeling stuck in your English? This guided coaching-style episode helps you work through one language block step by step, and I'll be with you the whole way.Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your first month today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Using Your Commute to Practice English Listening 02.02.2026 5хв

Your commute is the perfect time for English listening! But make sure to do it the right way. In this episode, I share how to practice safely and effectively while commuting.Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your first month today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

How to Review English Without Books, Apps, or Worksheets (Using Only Your Brain) 12.01.2026 4хв

Want to review your English without textbooks, apps, or worksheets? In this episode, I share a simple review method you can use during everyday routines, and you only need your brain for it.Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your first month today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

HW: How to Practice English Listening in Public 15.12.2025 7хв

What if listening practice could happen while waiting for the bus or sitting on a plane? In this episode, I share a simple, real-life way to use your surroundings to understand more English.Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your first month today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

HW: The English Practice You Avoid... but Actually Helps a Lot 24.11.2025 6хв

Let's talk verb conjugations. Listen to what I have to say about my experience using verb charts with my French learning and why they still matter for your English learning. Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your first month today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

Let's Choose a TV Show That Helps You Learn English 03.11.2025 9хв

You want to watch TV shows in English, but which one?! I’ll share how I finally found a show I love in French, and then you give it a try with a show in English! Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your free 2-week trial today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

How to Learn English with TV Shows You Love 20.10.2025 8хв

Tired of studying the same way? Try this fun idea to learn English from the shows you already love watching.Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your free 2-week trial today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/

An English Reflection Exercise to Celebrate Your Growth 06.10.2025 11хв

In this guided practice, I want you to take a few minutes to celebrate your English learning wins with me! You’ll reflect on them, smile, and realize just how much progress you’ve made. YAY! Subscribe now and don’t miss out on any episodes or our live study sessions—let’s learn together!Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking English?Grab my free English fluency resource here: https://www.vickiekelty.com/english-giftPractice speaking on real topics with Voice Message Speaking Practice.Get feedback to improve and speak more naturally.Start your free 2-week trial today: https://www.vickiekelty.com/voice-message-speaking-practice/Get helpful tips for learning English! Join my newsletter for easy tips, useful advice, and updates to help you speak better.Sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.vickiekelty.com/newsletter/