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A little bit of this, A little bit of that. | Episode 2
Episode 2
Monday, 12 January, 2026
Begin 2026 upgrading your English skills.This episode blends current news, music, and practical expressions to boost listening and vocabulary for B2 learners. Follow Beat & Speak for weekly practice.FOR YOU TO PRACTICE.Useful Expressions:“On my mind” → something you think about a lot“Improving my English is on my mind this year.”“Trying to make it through” → trying to survive or continue“January is busy, but I’m trying to make it through.”“I’m moving forward” → continuing, not stuck in the pastKey expressions:“Experts say…”“There is growing concern about…”“This could have a big impact on…”Useful vocabulary:Entrepreneur → someone who starts a businessTo adapt → to change to survive or improveTo gain attention → people start talking about itExpression to remember:“The less polished, the more real.”FIX MY ENGLISH – COMMON MISTAKES ❌ Mistake #1: “I’m agree.”✔ Correct: “I agree.”No “am” needed here.✔ Correct: “I have a question.”In English, “doubt” is more about uncertainty, not questions.✔ Better option: “I’m really looking forward to it.”Sounds more natural and professional.❌ Mistake #2: “I have a doubt.”❌ Mistake #3: “I’m very excited” (in professional emails)Useful gaming expressions:“Team up” → play together“Level up” → improve skills“Worth the hype?” → does it deserve the attention?Expressions you can steal from “Midnight City” by M83.“Out of my comfort zone”“Chasing something bigger”“Finding my way”Here’s your Idiom of the Week, extremely useful for Latinos in the U.S.:Meaning: to return to the correct path or routine.Examples:“After the holidays, I’m trying to get back on track.”“Don’t worry — you’ll get back on track with your English.”👉 “To get back on track”¿Dónde estás escuchando? Déjanos comentarios, saludos o preguntas.
