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Oliver's 'Easy English Podcast' is for all levels of learners of the English language. He helps you learn English by talking slowly and clearly about different topics. Increase your English vocabulary, improve your listening skills, speaking and pronunciation! If you are learning English - this is the podcast for you! A new episode every Monday. Subscribe to Support Me & Access Bonus Episodes Every Week: https://www.patreon.com/englishwitholiver/ My Easy English Videos on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Easy-EnglishPodcast Website: https://easyenglishpodcast.com/
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Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult? | Easy English Podcast
Sunday, 4 October, 2026

Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Making friends used to take one sentence: "Do you want to play?" So why does it feel like one of the hardest things to do as an adult? In this episode of Easy English, we look at what actually changed, why it has nothing to do with being less likeable, and a couple of small shifts that genuinely make it easier.This episode is for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want practical vocabulary for talking about relationships, effort, and everyday social life, useful for real conversations, not just textbook small talk.Five words to listen for: effort, initiate, vulnerable, maintain, awkward.New episodes every week, real English, one everyday topic at a time.Watch the video episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zdSWbiJYKbWfhHrizj5wA00:00 Why Adult Friendship Feels Hard00:56 Poll and Listener Question01:22 Key Vocabulary for Today03:15 Bonus Content and Patreon04:04 Proximity vs Adult Effort06:10 The Power of Repetition08:44 Why It Feels Vulnerable10:06 Initiate Then Maintain11:16 Practical Tips That Work13:40 Comprehension Questions and Wrap-Up