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.
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Why Do We Compare Ourselves to Others? | Easy English Podcast
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Ever scrolled late at night and felt worse about your own life? You're not alone.
In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, Oliver tells the story of Anna's school reunion and explains why we compare ourselves with people like us, why social media is only a "highlight reel", and why Olympic bronze medallists often look happier than silver medallists. You'll also learn the difference between envy and jealousy, and four simple ways to compare yourself less. It's clear, natural English for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want to improve their listening and vocabulary.
5 key words: envy, insecure, achievement, self-esteem, grateful
Vote in the poll: where do you compare yourself most?
Links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Easy-EnglishPodcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/easy-english-podcast-learn-english-through-listening/id1520690072
Chapters:
0:00 Why do we compare ourselves to others?
1:09 Anna's school reunion
4:07 Word 1: envy (and envy vs jealousy)
5:28 Word 2: insecure
7:51 The highlight reel
9:56 Word 3: achievement
11:41 Poll: where do you compare yourself most?
12:48 My book: Phrasal Verbs Are Easy! ($9.99 until 8 Nov)
14:47 Social comparison theory - Word 4: self-esteem
17:12 Silver or bronze: who's happier?
18:49 Four ways to compare less - Word 5: grateful
22:02 Quick check and word review
26 Oct 2026
Is It Too Late to Change Your Career? | Easy English Podcast
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Sunday evening, and you're dreading going back to work on Monday? Maybe it's time for a change. But is it too late?
In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, Oliver looks at why so many people stay in careers that don't make them happy: money, the "sunk cost fallacy" and the fear of starting again. You'll hear about famous people who changed careers in their 40s and later, why adults never really start from zero, and the "regret test", one simple question to help you decide whether to stay or go. It's clear, natural English for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want to improve their listening and vocabulary.
5 key words: career, fulfilling, risk, retrain, regret
Vote in the poll: what stops most people changing careers?
Links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Easy-EnglishPodcast
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/easy-english-podcast-learn-english-through-listening/id1520690072
Chapters:
0:00 Is it too late to change your career?
0:55 Word 1: career (and how to say it)
2:50 Word 2: fulfilling - how fulfilling is your work?
5:10 My own career change
6:18 Why we stay - Word 3: risk
8:21 The sunk cost fallacy
10:10 Fear of starting again
10:51 Poll: what stops people changing careers?
11:39 Late starters: Vera Wang, Julia Child, Colonel Sanders
13:38 Word 4: retrain - and transferable skills
16:57 Word 5: regret - and the regret test
19:48 Quick check and goodbye
19 Oct 2026
Why Is Everyone So Tired All the Time? | Easy English Podcast
Get the full study guide for this episode on Patreon: the complete transcript to read along, vocabulary practice, comprehension questions and activities, plus bonus content every week. https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver
Do you sleep a normal amount but still feel tired all the time? You're not alone.
In this episode of the Easy English Podcast, Oliver looks at why so many people feel exhausted today, even when they sleep seven or eight hours. You'll learn about your "energy bank account", the three types of tiredness, what burnout really is, and four simple habits that can give you more energy, plus one free 10-minute trick that works better than coffee for a lot of people. It's clear, natural English for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want to improve their listening and vocabulary.
5 key words: exhausted, energy, recharge, burnout, routine
Vote in the poll: what makes you most tired?
Links:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver
Chapters:
0:00 Why is everyone so tired?
1:53 A typical tired day
2:58 Word 1: exhausted (and "knackered")
4:22 Sleep isn't the whole story - Word 2: energy
6:59 Your energy bank account
8:35 Word 3: recharge - why scrolling isn't rest
10:05 Three types of tiredness
11:34 Poll: what makes you most tired?
12:21 Word 4: burnout - and why it's so common
16:37 Word 5: routine - four habits for more energy
18:57 The free 10-minute trick
20:08 Quick check, study guide and word review
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