English in Progress with Liz
Liz Aldam 18 épisodes nov. 7, 2026
Un podcast d'apprentissage de l'anglais animé par Liz, professeure d'anglais, destiné aux adultes et aux professionnels qui veulent gagner en aisance et en confiance. Chaque épisode propose des conseils concrets pour parler sans stress, améliorer sa fluidité et utiliser un anglais naturel dans la vie quotidienne comme au travail. L'objectif est de rendre la progression en anglais simple, méthodique et efficace, à l'oral comme à l'écrit. Les auditeurs peuvent contacter Liz directement par e-mail pour aller plus loin.
Épisodes
Why Words From Another Language Pop Up When You Speak English 🤯 ✅ Mixing languages? Why your brain grabs the wrong word, and why it's completely normal.
La version française commence à 8 minutes et 20 secondes. 💡 Discover why mixing languages is so common when learning English and what happens inside your multilingual brain. In this podcast, Liz Aldam explains why words from other foreign languages sometimes slip into your English, which situations make this more likely, and how to make your English more natural and automatic. Explore five practi
Why Choose a British Native English Teacher? (no, I’m not biased just because I’m English 😉)
La version française commence à 7 minutes et 35 secondes. 💡 My inspiration for this subject was one of my longtime and very loyal Brazilian students, Raquel 🤗 The other day we were talking about learning English, and she told me that she had always wanted a British native English teacher rather than an American (generally more popular in Brazil) So, I began thinking about why someone would choos
💬 Keep Your Accent, Upgrade Your Pronunciation (Accent Isn’t the Problem… But Pronunciation Can Still Be Improved)
La version française commence à 8 minutes et 22 secondes. 💡 Discover why your accent is not an obstacle to speaking English and how improving your pronunciation can help you communicate more clearly, naturally and confidently. Learn the difference between accent and pronunciation, and explore practical ways to improve your sounds, rhythm and intonation without losing your identity or trying to sou
💬 Fast but Fragile: When Speaking Quickly Stops You From Speaking Well (And Why Some Learners Need to Slow Down to Improve)
La version française commence à 10 minutes et 0 secondes. 💡 Discover why speaking English quickly does not always mean speaking accurately. Learn how to improve Englishfluency, master grammar and verb tenses, and build confidence through deliberate practice. Find out how slowing down can help English learners develop deeper fluency, accuracy, and long-term language skills. Blog Article English Ver
💬 Why Vocabulary Alone Won’t Make You Fluent in English (And Why Fluency Comes From Patterns, Not Vocabulary Lists)
La version française commence à 8 minutes et 50 secondes. 💡 Discover why learning more vocabulary doesn’t necessarily make you more fluent in English. This podcastexplains how patterns, collocations, sentence structures and real-life context help adult learners turn the words they know into language they can actually use. Learn how to move beyond vocabulary lists and develop more natural, confiden
🛑 The Most Common English Pronunciation Mistake French Speakers Make 😬 (And how to correct it)
La version française commence à 9 minutes et 42 secondes.💡Discover one of the most common English pronunciation mistakes made by learners: dropping the final “S”.In this article, you'll learn why this happens, how it affects the way others perceive your English, and practical techniques to improve your pronunciation. Mastering this small but essential sound can make your English clearer, more
✅ Can Adults Learn Languages as Well as Children? Better, Actually. ❌ Stop wishing you'd started earlier. Here's why your age is an advantage, not a handicap
La version française commence à 10 minutes et 47 secondes. 💡 Can adults learn English as well as children? Discoverwhy age can be an advantage when learning languages and how to learn English effectively as an adult through a strategic approach.Blog Article English Version:https://www.lizaldamanglais.fr/en/can-adults-learn-languages-as-well-as-children-better-actually👉 Ready to learn English in a
💬 The Fast Learner’s Trap: Why Motivation Without Structure Leads to Confusion
La version française commence à 11 minutes et 48 secondes.🤩Many English learners want to learn fast, and that’s wonderful. Ambition is the best fuel for progress.But sometimes, that same ambition becomes the biggest obstacle.💡Discover the Fast Learner’s Trap and why trying to learn English too quickly can actually slow your progress. Learnhow structure, consistency, intentional practice, and the
💬 How to Stop Overexplaining in English and Speak More Clearly (When Your English Is Good… But Your Message Is Too Long)
La version française commence à 7 minutes et 37 secondes.❓ Why do certain articulate adults lose their audience in English ? And how can we fix that ?Why does good English sometimes fail to communicate a good idea? In this podcast, discover why articulate French and Brazilian adults can lose their audience in English despite having strong grammar and vocabulary. Learn how to stopoverexplaining, a
💬 How to Sound More Confident in English at Work (❌❌❌ Three English mistakes that make you sound less confident)
La version française commence à 6 minutes et 5 secondes. 💡Discover three common English communication habits that can make you sound less confident at work, even when your English is actually good. Learn how apologizing too much, over-explaining, and softening your statements can affect how others perceive you, and discover simple strategies to communicate with greater clarity, authority, and con
🧠Learn, Forget, Repeat: Why Forgetting Is Actually Part of the Process in Learning English 😰 ✅ (Why you keep forgetting, and why it's not your fault… or your age)
La version française commence à 12 minutes et 36 secondes.💡Discover why forgetting English vocabulary is a normal part of learning and not a sign of age, poor memory, or lack of ability. This podcast explains the science behind the forgetting curve, how spaced repetition improves retention, and the most effective strategies to remember new words. Learn how to build lasting vocabulary, study smarte
🛑 Why You Hit an English Plateau — And How to Break Through It
La première partie est en anglais ( niveau B2 ) si vous voulez tester votre oreille, et la version française commence à partir de 11 minutes 40 secondes.❓Do you feel like your English has stopped improving, even though you continue to study, listen and practise regularly? In this podcast, Liz Aldam explores why language-learning plateaus are a natural part of the journey and why feeling stuck does
🛑 How to Stop Translating in Your Head When Speaking English ✨ Stop Translating. Start Noticing. Why your English improves faster when you stop translating
La première partie est en anglais ( niveau B2 ) si vous vouleztester votre oreille, et la version française commence à partir de 9 minutes 58 secondes.💡Discover why stopping mental translation can help you speak English more naturally, confidently, and fluently. In this podcast, Liz Aldam, an experienced English teacher with more than 20 years of experience, explains how the “noticing” technique c
🧠 Why You Keep Using the Same Words in English (And How to Expand Your Vocabulary Naturally)
La première partie est en anglais ( niveau B2 ) si vous vouleztester votre oreille, et la version française commence à partir de 5 minutes 35 secondes.💡Improving your English vocabulary is not just about learning new words, but about using the ones you already know with confidence and variety. This podcast explores a common challenge among language learners: the tendency to rely on familiar, repet
🧠 Why You Forget English Words When You Need Them 😵💫 (And how to get them back when it matters most)
La première partie est en anglais ( niveau B2 ) si vousvoulez tester votre oreille, et la version française commence à partir de 6 minutes 58 secondes.Have you ever had a word “on the tip of your tongue” in English but couldn’t say it? This isn’t a lack of vocabulary, but a problem of access under pressure. In this podcast, you’ll understand how your brain works in conversation and whythis happen
🎾 So why "love" = 0 in tennis scores?
It’s tennis tournament time of year . Did you ever wonder why we say love in tennis scores? 🩷If you want to find out and practice your listening at the same time, this short podcast is for you 🫵. Here are a couple of theories about the question. Then if you would like to readmore about the quirky traditions in the famous Wimbledon tournament, the link for the blog article is below 👇Blog article En
💡Why You Sound Less Intelligent in English (Even When You’re Not) 😰 ✅And how to fix it!
Why do you sound less intelligent in English even at B2 or C1 level? Learn the cognitive reasons behind this feeling and discover practical strategies to sound clearer, more confident, and more articulate in real conversations.Blog article English Version : https://www.lizaldamanglais.fr/en/why-you-sound-less-intelligent-in-english-even-when-youre-notLa première partie est en anglais ( niveau B2 )
Your Accent in English Isn’t the Problem. This is 🎧 (Why Having an Accent Is Normal and Why Pronunciation and Intelligibility Matter More than “Sounding Native”)
💡Your English accent is not the problem. Learn the difference between accent and intelligibility and improve your pronunciation with clarity, confidence, and real-life speaking.Blog article English Version : https://www.lizaldamanglais.fr/en/your-accent-in-english-isnt-the-problem-this-is La première partie est en anglais ( niveau B2 ) si vousvoulez tester votre oreille, et la version française co
💡Your English lessons are 2 hours a week. But What About the Other 166? ⏰ ✅ (How long it really takes to become fluent in English, and what you can do every day to get there faster)
💡Your English lessons may only take a few hours each week, but real progress happens during the time in between. Discover why short daily exposure to English is more effective than occasional intensive study, and learn simple habits that can help you build fluency faster and more naturally.Blog article English Version : https://www.lizaldamanglais.fr/en/how-long-it-really-takes-to-become-fluent-i
💼 What English Level Do You Really Need for Work? (And do you really need to be fluent?)
💡Discover what English level is really necessary to work in aninternational environment and why most professionals do not need to be fully fluent to succeed. This article explains the difference between native and functional fluency, the English levels required for emails, meetings, presentations, and negotiations, and how to build confidence without chasingperfection. A practical guide for improv
🗣️ Why You Sound Too Direct in English (And How to Sound More Diplomatic and Natural)
💡Improve your professional English by understanding why you may sound too direct in English and how to adopt a more diplomatic and natural tone. This podcast explores culturaldifferences in communication, highlights common mistakes made by non-native speakers, and provides practical strategies to soften your language, enhance your credibility, and communicate with greater confidence in internation
🌱How to Develop a Growth Mindset When Learning English (And why some learners progress faster than others)
Fluency in English is not a gift you’re born with — it’s the result of consistent practice, resilience, and the willingness to make mistakes. In this article, inspired by the work of psychologist Carol Dweck, you’ll discover how adopting a growth mindset can transform the way you learn English. La première partie est en anglais ( niveau B2 ) si vous voulez tester votre oreille, et la version franç
How to Learn English Faster: 10 Easy Tips Backed by Real Learners🚀
Learning English faster does not depend on talent, but on consistent habits. In this article, you will find 10 practical, proven tips to improve your English with just a few minutes a day. Discover how small daily actions can genuinely and sustainably improve your listening, speaking and overall fluency. 😊La première partie est en anglais ( niveau B2 ) si vous voulez tester vore oreille, et la ver
Pourquoi vous dites “yes” en anglais… même quand vous n’êtes pas sûr(e) et ce qui se passe vraiment à ce moment-là
Comprendre une langue étrangère ne signifie pas toujours tout saisir parfaitement — et c’est précisément là que réside le vrai défi. Ce podcast explore la zone de compréhension partielle en anglais, ce moment inconfortable où l’on comprend “presque” mais pas totalement, et où dire “yes” devient une stratégie automatique. Apprenez pourquoi cela arrive, comment mieux gérer ces situations et quelles
Pourquoi l’anglais que vous apprenez ne ressemble pas à l’anglais que les gens parlent et comment s’habituer à l’anglais parlé réel
Dans ce podcast vous allez découvrir comment passer de l’anglais appris en formation à l’anglais parlé au quotidien.Apprenez à reconnaître le rythme, les réactions et les petits mots essentiels des conversations réelles pour parler avec fluidité et naturel, avec des conseils pratiques pour s’adapter rapidement à l’anglais d’interaction.J’ai décidé de le faire en anglais et en français. La première
Pourquoi vous vous sentez intimidé par les personnes qui parlent un anglais "parfait"
Se sentir intimidé par quelqu’un qui parle un anglais « parfait » en réunion est plus courant qu’on ne le pense. Dans cet podcast, j'explique comment la comparaison, la hiérarchie invisible des accents et l’autocritique influencent la confiance lorsqu’on s’exprime en anglais professionnel. Découvrez des stratégies concrètes pour gagner en fluidité, en clarté et en présence, même face à des col
