In this episode, Chris dives into a topic many of us quietly struggle with — making friends as an adult. Why does it feel so much harder than it used to? And what can we actually do about it?

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You’ll hear a personal (and slightly awkward!) story from Tokyo, reflections on loneliness, and honest thoughts about stepping خارج your comfort zone to build meaningful connections.

Along the way, you’ll also improve your English with useful, real-life phrases such as:

mingling
drift apart
put yourself out there
…and more expressions you can start using right away.

Whether you’re learning English or just looking for relatable stories and practical language, this episode is for you.

👉 Tune in, learn something new, and maybe even feel a little less alone.

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Trump, Iran, and the risk of a wider war. What could the knock-on effects be for the rest of the world?

👉 Tag someone who enjoys discussing global issues in English.

Recently, tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated after military strikes linked to Donald Trump’s administration. Situations like this don’t just affect one region — the consequences can ripple across the entire world.

In this episode of Mind Your English, I talk about the bombing of Iran, the possibility of a wider conflict, and why moments like this can quickly spiral out of control.

Along the way, we’ll look at natural English expressions like knock-on effects, on the brink of war, fan the flames, and a slippery slope — phrases you’ll often hear when people talk about global politics.

This episode is about understanding the language people use to discuss serious world events.

What do you think — could this situation escalate further, or will tensions eventually cool down?

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Episode 5: Three Amazing Things with Leo (Curitiba → Ibirapuera Park São Paulo)

In this episode of Mind Your English Podcast, I’m joined by my friend Leo, who’s originally from Curitiba. We recorded this conversation outside in the beautiful Ibirapuera Park 🌳 — so you’ll hear a relaxed, natural atmosphere as we chat in the middle of the park.

We start with some easy-going conversation about life in Brazil, the vibe of the park, and what it’s like recording a podcast outdoors 🎙️

Then we jump into the heart of the episode: Three Amazing Things 💥

Leo shares:

Something that genuinely improves his day

Something personal that really matters to him

And a hot take he has a strong opinion about

Along the way, we talk about life, perspective, and the small things that can make everyday moments better.

To finish the episode, Leo shares one of his favourite English words — “ain’t” — and we talk about how it’s used in real, natural conversation. It’s a great little insight into informal English that you’ll often hear in movies, music, and everyday speech.

Relaxed conversation, honest opinions, and useful English — enjoy the episode! 🎧

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