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Why We Procrastinate - The Psychology of Putting Things Off | Learn English (B1-B2)
🎓 Get the full transcript, downloadable vocabulary workbook, and this week's Patreon Deep Dive: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver (https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver)Two minutes into the task and suddenly the kitchen is spotless. In this episode of Easy English, we look at why we procrastinate, what's actually happening in your head when you avoid a task, and the very creative excuses English speakers use to explain it, plus two simple techniques that genuinely help.This episode is for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want practical vocabulary for talking about habits, feelings, and everyday psychology, useful whether you're chatting with friends or explaining a missed deadline at work.Five words to listen for: avoid, task, guilt, mood, deadline.🎧 New episodes every week, real English, one everyday topic at a time.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro: Why You Keep Procrastinating1:16 Today's Poll: How Do You Procrastinate?2:08 Vocabulary Toolkit: 5 Key Words5:31 Procrastination Isn't Laziness8:31 The Real Reason: It's a Mood Problem10:59 English Phrases for Procrastination13:10 Why Guilt Makes It Worse14:53 Why "Try Harder" Doesn't Work16:02 How to Actually Stop Procrastinating19:33 Comprehension Check21:03 Recap & Outro
14 Sept 2026
Not a Morning Person? - Why That Might Not Be True | Learn English (B1-B2)
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver (https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver)"I'm just not a morning person." You've probably said it, or heard someone else say it like a fact. In this episode of Easy English, we look at where that idea actually comes from, what sleep science really says about it, and why treating it as a fixed identity might be exactly what's keeping it true.This episode is for intermediate (B1-B2) English learners who want practical vocabulary for talking about habits, identity, and everyday psychology, useful whether you're chatting with friends or explaining yourself at work.Five words to listen for: myth, identity, assume, flexible, habit.New episodes every Monday, real English, one everyday topic at a time.
7 Sept 2026
Why We Buy Things We Don't Need (And How to Stop!) | Easy English Podcast
Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver (https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver)Have you ever bought something on impulse and regretted it an hour later? In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, we explore the science of retail marketing, dopamine, and consumer psychology. Learn how stores manipulate your emotions and discover 3 simple habits to resist temptation and avoid buyer's regret!
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