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The English Zone
by ZIYAD
On 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 podcast, you will get to practice and improve your English the Easy Way through fun, inspiring, and powerful lessons and stories. At age 18, I could not speak English at all. Now, I'm an English teacher with 10+ years of teaching experience. Here, I share the most effective ways to help you take your English to the next level and improve your life for the better.Links to my social media accounts: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theenglishzone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theenglishzoneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theenglishzone_/
Episodes
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How to Learn English as a Muslim | 10 Habits That Will Change Your Mind as a Learner
Want to learn English as a Muslim without separating your English practice from your values? In this episode of The English Zone, I share 10 simple habits for Muslim English learners that can change the way you think about learning English and help you build a more consistent daily routine. We’ll...
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261. Jason Is Going to Be a Dad! | Intermediate English Listening Practice
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260. Learn English 10x Faster than Everyone
Do 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…
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259. Diego in Houston, Texas | Beginner English Story to Practice Listening and Speaking
In 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. Buy my story lessons...
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258. The American at the Coffee Shop | Practice Present Simple with a story for beginner English learners
In 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…
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257. Grocery Shopping at Walmart | Learn English Naturally through Stories
Learn English through a simple real-life story about grocery shopping at Walmart. In this episode of The English Zone Podcast, you’ll practice everyday English you can actually use when shopping in the United States. Buy my story lessons HERE. Use code EZSTORY for $6 off. Practice Present Simple...
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256. How to focus longer as an English learner (4 simple steps)
If 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...
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257. How to Focus Longer When Learning English (4 Simple Steps)
If you’re an English learner who can’t focus on your studies for more than a few minutes, that’s exactly why you’re not improving as fast as you want. In this episode, I share 4 simple steps to help you focus longer, retain more vocabulary and grammar, and finally make real progress in your…
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256. How to Stop Translating in Your Head and Start Thinking in English
You understand English but can't speak it fluently? The problem isn't your grammar or vocabulary — it's that you're still thinking in your first language. In this episode, I share 20 simple steps to help you stop translating in your head and start thinking directly in English. These are the same...
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255. Learn English with Stories | Jack’s Daily Routine & Work Schedule (Beginner A1 Listening Practice)
In 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...
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254. A beginner story lesson for English learner's about Emma's Free Time in New York City
In 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…
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254. A beginner story lesson for English learner's about Emma's Free Time in New York City
In 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. Th...
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253. Beginner (A1) Listening Lesson: Ryan's Adventure Trip | How did Ryan spend his savings? 🏘️
Podcast 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…
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253. Beginner (A1) Listening Lesson: Ryan's Adventure Trip | How did Ryan spend his savings? 🏘️
Podcast 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 h...
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252. Beginner (A1) Listening Lesson: Ryan's $7 Habit that Surprised Everyone 💰
In 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...
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252. Beginner (A1) Listening Lesson: Ryan's $7 Habit that Surprised Everyone 💰
In 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 sur...
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251. Beginner (A1) Listening Lesson: Ahmed's Birthday Month
In 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...
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251. Beginner (A1) Listening Lesson: Ahmed's Birthday Month
In 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...
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250. Beginner (A1) English Listening Lesson | Maria's Busy Week
In 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…
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250. Beginner (A1) English Listening Lesson | Maria's Busy Week
In 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 balan...
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249. Beginner English Lesson: Fernando's Life in Florida | Listen, Practice, Repeat
This 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…
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249. Beginner English Lesson: Fernando's Life in Florida | Listen, Practice, Repeat
This 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, b...
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248. Practice Future with this Fun Lesson | Road Trip to Colorado ⛰️🚙
In 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.
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248. Practice Future with this Fun Lesson | Road Trip to Colorado ⛰️🚙
In 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.
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247. Ramadan is not just about Fasting; it is an intensive course with many lessons to teach | Advanced English Learners
Many 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...
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247. Ramadan is not just about Fasting; it is an intensive course with many lessons to teach | Advanced English Learners
Many 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 f...
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246. The Hidden Dangers of AI that Nobody Talks about (and How to protect yourself) | Advanced English Lesson
This 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...
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246. The Hidden Dangers of AI that Nobody Talks about (and How to protect yourself) | Advanced English Lesson
This 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 pow...
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245. Five Rules to Follow IF You Want to Learn any Language in only SIX Months | A podcast for English learners
In 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…
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245. Five Rules to Follow IF You Want to Learn any Language in only SIX Months | A podcast for English learners
In 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...
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244. If You Understood the Dangers of Criticizing Others, You Would NEVER Criticize! How to Stop | Advanced English
Most 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…
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244. If You Understood the Dangers of Criticizing Others, You Would NEVER Criticize! How to Stop | Advanced English
Most 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 c...
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243. A Busy Night at the Restaurant | Learn how to Use Despite, Although, and Even though | Intermediate English Lesson
In 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...
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243. A Busy Night at the Restaurant | Learn how to Use Despite, Although, and Even though | Intermediate English Lesson
In 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 ...
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242. In 20 Minutes, I will teach you how to build a daily English practice routine (step by step)
If 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...
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241. The sad story of Into the Wild | Intermediate Lesson for English learners (Past Tense & “Should Have”)
Into 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…
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241. The sad story of Into the Wild | Intermediate Lesson for English learners (Past Tense & “Should Have”)
Into 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 eve...
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240. How to Begin With the End in Mind to Create the best Results for This Life and the Next | Intermediate English
Today's podcast episode is about choices. Two types of decisions: good and bad and how they perfectly shape your future. It's super simple to understand, but most people ignore it. That's why they never achieve their goals. In this episode, you will learn the simplest way to stop chasing your...
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240. How to Begin With the End in Mind to Create the best Results for This Life and the Next | Intermediate English
Today's podcast episode is about choices. Two types of decisions: good and bad and how they perfectly shape your future. It's super simple to understand, but most people ignore it. That's why they never achieve their goals. In this episode, you will le...
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239. Build a Simple and Easy System to Master English in 12 months! Intermediate to Advanced English learners
Today’s episode is about building a simple system to learn English. If you feel stuck, confused, or inconsistent, the problem may not be your English. Maybe the problem is that you don’t have a clear routine. In this episode, we talk about why studying randomly doesn’t work and how small daily...
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239. Build a Simple and Easy System to Master English in 12 months! Intermediate to Advanced English learners
Today’s episode is about building a simple system to learn English. If you feel stuck, confused, or inconsistent, the problem may not be your English. Maybe the problem is that you don’t have a clear routine. In this episode, we talk about why studying...
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238. This book changes your thinking about power, control, and freedom | Advanced English Animal Farm
In this episode of The English Zone Podcast, we explore Animal Farm by George Orwell — a short book written in simple English with one of the deepest messages ever written about power, control, propaganda, and freedom. This is not just a book summary. It’s a lesson about how power changes people,...
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238. This book changes your thinking about power, control, and freedom | Advanced English Animal Farm
In this episode of The English Zone Podcast, we explore Animal Farm by George Orwell — a short book written in simple English with one of the deepest messages ever written about power, control, propaganda, and freedom. This is not just a book summary. ...
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237. Ted Talk Tuesday | 20 Minutes to Make You Understand the dangers and benefits of HABITS! Intermediate English
Ted Talk Tuesday is back!! Each month, we explore a new TED Talk about success, personal development, and ideas that inspire you to take action and grow. This one is about habits. In this episode, we break down a powerful TED Talk by Charles Duhigg in simple English and explore why willpower is…
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236. A Story of Adventure, Mistake, Desperation and Survival | 127 Hours - for Advanced English Learners
In this powerful English lesson for advanced learners, you’ll listen to the true story of Aron Ralston, a mountain climber whose solo hike turned into a 127-hour fight for survival in the Utah desert. Through this dramatic story, you will: • Build advanced listening comprehension • Learn...
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236. A Story of Adventure, Mistake, Desperation and Survival | 127 Hours - for Advanced English Learners
In this powerful English lesson for advanced learners, you’ll listen to the true story of Aron Ralston, a mountain climber whose solo hike turned into a 127-hour fight for survival in the Utah desert. Through this dramatic story, you will: • Build adva...
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235. The Secret to a Long, Happy, and Purposeful Life | IKIGAI Summary for Advanced English Learners
What gets you out of bed in the morning? In this episode, we explore Ikigai — the Japanese concept of living with purpose and balance — inspired by the book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García (and Francesc Miralles). You’ll learn how Ikigai lives at the...
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235. The Secret to a Long, Happy, and Purposeful Life | IKIGAI Summary for Advanced English Learners
What gets you out of bed in the morning? In this episode, we explore Ikigai — the Japanese concept of living with purpose and balance — inspired by the book Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García (and Francesc Miralles). ...
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234. Fix your habits, fix your life - Learn English through powerful stories | No grammar drills; just listening and repetition
In this powerful ESL story lesson, you’ll follow Gary — a man stuck in bad habits, negativity, and regret — and learn how one decision helped him turn his entire life around. You’ll practice should’ve, would’ve, could’ve in real past situations and discover how to talk about regrets, missed...
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234. Fix your habits, fix your life - Learn English through powerful stories | No grammar drills; just listening and repetition
In this powerful ESL story lesson, you’ll follow Gary — a man stuck in bad habits, negativity, and regret — and learn how one decision helped him turn his entire life around. You’ll practice should’ve, would’ve, could’ve in real past situations and dis...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
On 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 podcast, you will get to practice and improve your English the Easy Way through fun, inspiring, and powerful lessons and stories. At age 18, I could not speak English at all. Now, I'm an English teacher with 10+ years of teaching experience. Here, I share the most effective ways to help you take your English to the next level and improve your life for the better.Links to my social media accounts: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theenglishzone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theenglishzoneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theenglishzone_/
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ZIYAD
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On 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 podcast, you will get to practice and improve your English the Easy Way through fun, inspiring, and powerful lessons and stories. At age 18, I could not speak English at all. Now, I'm an English teacher with 10+ years of teaching experience. Here, I share the most...
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