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A slow English story about A phone call from my nephew the night before his gaokao — and what I told him. 16 simple sentences. Word by word.

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Listen, my nephew called me this weekend.

He told me his gaokao starts tomorrow morning.

And he wanted me to give him a pep talk.

Honestly, I was kind of touched.

He thought of me at a moment like this.

But I didn't really know what to say.

I mean, it's the gaokao.

I just wanted him to take it easy.

So I said, I'm so glad you called me.

You've really grown these past three years.

I genuinely like who you've become.

To me, you already aced your gaokao.

Then we started joking about his freshman year. So rebellious.

His junior-year crush. His senior-year all-nighter.

He laughed. I could feel him relax.

We talked a little longer, then hung up.

🔑 Vocabulary

• pep talk /pep tɔːk/

• touched /tʌtʃt/

• ace /eɪs/

• all-nighter /ˌɔːlˈnaɪtər/

• hang up /hæŋ ʌp/

• gaokao /ˈɡaʊˌkaʊ/

• a moment like this /ə ˈmoʊmənt laɪk ðɪs/

• take it easy /teɪk ɪt ˈiːzi/

• genuinely /ˈdʒenjuɪnli/

• rebellious /rɪˈbeljəs/

• crush /krʌʃ/

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Day 25 · I Poured Another Glass

So this weekend, I had a picnic with a friend. Out in the park.

We laid out a blanket. Wine, bread, fruit. All takeout, honestly. Nothing fancy.

The weather was perfect. I just sat there, doing nothing for once.

And there were two kids next to us, sharing one ice cream. Both racing to finish it before it melts.

It was the sweetest little rush. Honestly, I was kinda jealous.

Then it hits me. My life is heavy. Bills, deadlines, Monday's almost here.

I poured another glass. The kids kept laughing.

Day 26 · Meet a Stranger?

Monday morning. A stranger DMed me out of the blue.

Turns out, she wanted to ask about my career switch. Switching into tech. Said she's been stuck for a while.

Truth is, I don't usually meet people from the internet. Makes me nervous.

But I get it. I've been there before. Working up the courage to reach out to other people for help isn't easy.

I mean, if I just turned her down, would she ever DM anyone again?

You know what? I even flipped a coin. Heads yes, tails no. It came up tails.

But I typed back anyway. "Tomorrow after work?" Yeah, I'm a little rebellious, I know.

Got her reply right away. Three exclamation marks. "Thanks!!!"

I put my phone down. I suddenly felt tomorrow getting closer.

Day 27 · Don't Be Too Polite

After work, I walked over to the coffee shop on the corner. She was already there.

I spotted her right away. The only one with her laptop closed, just staring at the door.

She apologized like five times before I even sat down. "Sorry to take up your time," she kept saying.

Look, I had to cut her off. If we kept being this polite, we'd waste the whole night.

So I asked her straight up. Which companies. How many interviews. Where she was stuck.

Then I pulled up my own resume on my laptop. I mean, walked her through the whole thing, showed her what to highlight.

We mapped out a four-step plan. Fix the resume. Keep applying to big companies.

At least three LeetCode problems a day. And hey, listen to my podcast too. That's how you prepare behavioral questions in English.

Honestly, once I got direct, she relaxed too. We focused on the real pain points together.

Walking out. Turns out, meeting someone from online isn't as scary as I imagined.

Day 28 · Unspoken Thing

Wednesday. Honestly, it's my favorite day of the week.

I know that sounds weird. But let me explain.

Here's my theory. Once Wednesday hits, the week's halfway gone. Weekend's right around the corner.

Plus, I've got a special Wednesday routine. And it's a good one.

There's a bubble tea shop right downstairs from my office.

And on Wednesdays, their signature drink is half off. Total hump day lifesaver.

I've been showing up the same time every week. Turns out, I'm a regular now.

The boss doesn't even ask anymore. Just starts making my usual.

But here's the thing. Every time, he doubles up on the pearls.

I never asked. But I always tip him a little extra in return.

It's our unspoken thing. And honestly, it makes my whole week.

Walking back upstairs, sipping. Only two days before the wonderful weekend hits. Hang in there, I can do this.

Day 29 · Open Secret

Wednesday afternoon. Casy came over to my desk with that look in her eye.

You know the look. The "I've got something interesting" face.

She leaned in to spill the tea. "Did you know Joe and Lin are dating?"

My jaw actually dropped. But honestly? In hindsight, it kind of makes sense.

Turns out, all those "random" coffee runs? Not so random.

I felt a little guilty. Like, should we even be talking about this?

Casy waved it off. "Everyone knows. We're literally the last to know."

Plus, honestly? We're all rooting for them. They actually click.

We agreed to keep it off the record. You know, until they tell people themselves.

And walking back to my desk, I caught myself grinning like an idiot.

Office gossip is the worst. But honestly, kind of the best.

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Day 30 · Cheers to Right Now

This weekend, I went to my friend's housewarming party.

Here's the thing. She didn't buy the place. She rented it.

But it's still a big deal. Ten years in the US.

This is her first time living in a house.

Honestly, international student life isn't all that fancy.

You're moving abroad, learning English, finding a job, then the H1B lottery.

She kept going year after year. Reapplying, waiting, refusing to quit.

This year, she finally got picked. The H1B came through.

She said she's safe for three years now.

She really deserves this moment.

Honestly, anyone who keeps going knows this feeling.

So I made this episode for her.

We raised our glasses. Cheers to right now.

Day 31 · Beta is Here

Hey, are you guys ready? And I've got some good news for you today.

First of all, you guys are crazy.

I mean, I never expected this many people to love TingMate.

So I started working on the app launch.

But honestly, the process is slower than I thought.

So in the meantime, I built something for you.

Yeah! I built a beta version of TingMate.

There's a web version, an iOS test app, and an Android install file.

I only have limited spots for beta testing.

I'd love to hear what you think.

Your feedback will literally shape the real launch.

So if you want to give it a try, check today's cover.

Add me on WeChat. The ID's already on the cover and show notes.

Thank you for being here for each other.

Day 32 · That "Morning"

Monday morning, and I slept in.

I drank way too much at the housewarming last night.

I can't really drink much, but I just love a good drink.

I threw on some clothes and rushed out the door.

Just my luck, the elevator was slow.

I snuck into the office, hoping no one would notice.

Then I saw him. My boss was right by the door.

He looked up and said, "Morning!" Real chill.

I forced a smile and said, "Morning!" back. Just as chill.

I sat down at my desk and opened my laptop. My heart was still racing.

He glanced at the clock. Then he looked back at me, still smiling.

He didn't say a word. He didn't need to.

I got the message. Loud and clear.

I started typing twice as fast.

Day 33 · What a Morning

Listen, I'm not kidding. This just happened this morning.

I woke up pretty early.

So I planned to walk my dog for a bit longer.

We were on the lakeside path around the apartment.

All of a sudden, I saw a snake right on the path.

My neighbors actually keep talking about snakes in the group chat.

But I didn't really take it seriously.

That snake was about five feet long.

My dog and the snake just froze.

I stood there watching them. Dead silent.

I even thought about calling 911.

Then the snake stuck its tongue out at me.

Oh my gosh, what do I do? Is it venomous?

But then she just slithered away.

What a way to start the day.

Day 34 · What a Way to End the Night

Listen, I'm so done with this.

So I just got pulled over on my way home.

I was driving back from dinner at my friend's place.

I came up to this stop sign at the corner.

And I stopped. I swear, I stopped.

But the cop said I didn't come to a full stop.

I've been in the States for three years now.

And this is the third time. Like, the third!

Every single time, it's the middle of the night.

There's literally no other car on the road.

I mean, you'd see the headlights from a mile away.

Are these cops just trying to hit their quota or what?

And now I owe, like, three hundred bucks.

And to make matters worse, my insurance is gonna go up.

And the cop even said, "Drive safe, have a good night."

Honestly, what a way to end the night.

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A slow English story about Pulled over for a stop sign — third time in three years, always at night. 16 simple sentences. Word by word.

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Listen, I'm so done with this.

So I just got pulled over on my way home.

I was driving back from dinner at my friend's place.

I came up to this stop sign at the corner.

And I stopped. I swear, I stopped.

But the cop said I didn't come to a full stop.

I've been in the States for three years now.

And this is the third time. Like, the third!

Every single time, it's the middle of the night.

There's literally no other car on the road.

I mean, you'd see the headlights from a mile away.

Are these cops just trying to hit their quota or what?

And now I owe, like, three hundred bucks.

And to make matters worse, my insurance is gonna go up.

And the cop even said, "Drive safe, have a good night."

Honestly, what a way to end the night.

🔑 Vocabulary

• pulled over /pʊld ˈoʊvər/

• full stop /fʊl stɑːp/

• come up to /kʌm ʌp tuː/

• owe /oʊ/

• to make matters worse /tə meɪk ˈmætərz wɜːrs/

• on my way home /ɒn maɪ weɪ hoʊm/

• stop sign /stɑːp saɪn/

• I swear /aɪ swɛr/

• the States /ðə steɪts/

• every single time /ˈɛvri ˈsɪŋɡəl taɪm/

• middle of the night /ˈmɪdl əv ðə naɪt/

• headlights /ˈhɛdlaɪts/

• from a mile away /frəm ə maɪl əˈweɪ/

• hit their quota /hɪt ðɛr ˈkwoʊtə/

• three hundred bucks /θriː ˈhʌndrəd bʌks/

• gonna /ˈɡʌnə/

• drive safe /draɪv seɪf/

• have a good night /hæv ə ɡʊd naɪt/

• what a way to end the night /wɒt ə weɪ tə ɛnd ðə naɪt/

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A slow English story about An early morning dog walk that turned wild — a five-foot snake right on the path. 15 simple sentences. Word by word.

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Listen, I'm not kidding. This just happened this morning.

I woke up pretty early.

So I planned to walk my dog for a bit longer.

We were on the lakeside path around the apartment.

All of a sudden, I saw a snake right on the path.

My neighbors actually keep talking about snakes in the group chat.

But I didn't really take it seriously.

That snake was about five feet long.

My dog and the snake just froze.

I stood there watching them. Dead silent.

I even thought about calling 911.

Then the snake stuck its tongue out at me.

Oh my gosh, what do I do? Is it venomous?

But then she just slithered away.

What a way to start the day.

🔑 Vocabulary

• 911 /naɪn wʌn wʌn/

• woke up early /woʊk ʌp ˈɜːrli/

• take it seriously /teɪk ɪt ˈsɪriəsli/

• stuck out /stʌk aʊt/

• venomous /ˈvenəməs/

• what a way to start the day /wɒt ə weɪ tə stɑːrt ðə deɪ/

• froze /froʊz/

• slither away /ˈslɪðər əˈweɪ/

• lakeside path /ˈleɪksaɪd pæθ/

• all of a sudden /ɔːl əv ə ˈsʌdn/

• actually /ˈæktʃuəli/

• group chat /ɡruːp tʃæt/

• five feet long /faɪv fiːt lɔːŋ/

• dead silent /ded ˈsaɪlənt/

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A slow English story about Monday morning, an overslept hangover, and a boss who said it without saying it. 14 simple sentences. Word by word.

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Monday morning, and I slept in.

I drank way too much at the housewarming last night.

I can't really drink much, but I just love a good drink.

I threw on some clothes and rushed out the door.

Just my luck, the elevator was slow.

I snuck into the office, hoping no one would notice.

Then I saw him. My boss was right by the door.

He looked up and said, "Morning!" Real chill.

I forced a smile and said, "Morning!" back. Just as chill.

I sat down at my desk and opened my laptop. My heart was still racing.

He glanced at the clock. Then he looked back at me, still smiling.

He didn't say a word. He didn't need to.

I got the message. Loud and clear.

I started typing twice as fast.

🔑 Vocabulary

• slept in /slept ɪn/

• threw on /θruː ɒn/

• rushed out /rʌʃt aʊt/

• just my luck /dʒʌst maɪ lʌk/

• forced a smile /fɔːrst ə smaɪl/

• glanced at /ɡlænst æt/

• heart racing /hɑːrt ˈreɪsɪŋ/

• housewarming /ˈhaʊsˌwɔːrmɪŋ/

• lightweight /ˈlaɪtweɪt/

• snuck into /snʌk ˈɪntə/

• chill /tʃɪl/

• didn't say a word /ˈdɪdnt seɪ ə wɜːrd/

• loud and clear /laʊd ənd klɪər/

• twice as fast /twaɪs əz fæst/

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A slow English story about TingMate beta is here — limited spots for beta testing. 14 simple sentences. Word by word.

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Hey, are you guys ready? And I've got some good news for you today.

First of all, you guys are crazy.

I mean, I never expected this many people to love TingMate.

So I started working on the app launch.

But honestly, the process is slower than I thought.

So in the meantime, I built something for you.

Yeah! I built a beta version of TingMate.

There's a web version, an iOS test app, and an Android install file.

I only have limited spots for beta testing.

I'd love to hear what you think.

Your feedback will literally shape the real launch.

So if you want to give it a try, check today's cover.

Add me on WeChat. The ID's already on the cover and show notes.

Thank you for being here for each other.

🔑 Vocabulary

• crazy /ˈkreɪzi/

• launch /lɔːntʃ/

• in the meantime /ɪn ðə ˈmiːntaɪm/

• beta /ˈbeɪtə/

• shape /ʃeɪp/

• literally /ˈlɪtərəli/

• give it a try /ɡɪv ɪt ə traɪ/

• feedback /ˈfiːdbæk/

• be here for each other /biː hɪər fɔːr iːtʃ ˈʌðər/

• some good news /sʌm ɡʊd njuːz/

• install file /ɪnˈstɔːl faɪl/

• spots /spɒts/

• limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

• show notes /ʃoʊ noʊts/

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A slow English story about a friend's housewarming and an H1B that finally came through. 13 simple sentences. Word by word.

📝 Today's sentences

This weekend, I went to my friend's housewarming party.

Here's the thing. She didn't buy the place. She rented it.

But it's still a big deal. Ten years in the US.

This is her first time living in a house.

Honestly, international student life isn't all that fancy.

You're moving abroad, learning English, finding a job, then the H1B lottery.

She kept going year after year. Reapplying, waiting, refusing to quit.

This year, she finally got picked. The H1B came through.

She said she's safe for three years now.

She really deserves this moment.

Honestly, anyone who keeps going knows this feeling.

So I made this episode for her.

We raised our glasses. Cheers to right now.

🔑 Vocabulary

• housewarming party /ˈhaʊsˌwɔːrmɪŋ ˈpɑːrti/

• here's the thing /hɪərz ðə θɪŋ/

• a big deal /ə bɪɡ diːl/

• kept going /kept ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

• refusing to quit /rɪˈfjuːzɪŋ tə kwɪt/

• came through /keɪm θruː/

• deserves /dɪˈzɜːrvz/

• raised our glasses /reɪzd aʊər ˈɡlæsɪz/

• rented /ˈrentɪd/

• year after year /jɪər ˈæftər jɪər/

• reapplying /ˌriːəˈplaɪɪŋ/

• H1B /eɪtʃ wʌn biː/

• got picked /ɡɑːt pɪkt/

• fancy /ˈfænsi/

• all that /ɔːl ðæt/

• cheers to /tʃɪərz tuː/

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Day 19 · Before The Meeting

Monday morning. The big week starts now.

And before heading out, I looked in the mirror and gave myself a firm nod.

I got to the office, made coffee, opened my notes app.

I started a new list. Just three things for today.

One: I proofread the design doc with ChatGPT. Took half an hour.

Two: I shared the deck with everyone on the invite.

Three: I dropped a message in the group chat. Reach out anytime. Leave comments by 11.

I hit send. Honestly, it felt like half the work was done.

Day 20 · Closing The Loop

Tuesday morning. I refreshed my inbox first thing. Two more had come in overnight.

By 9, I pinged the folks who hadn't sent feedback yet.

And by 11, all the feedback had come in. Luckily, fewer comments than I expected.

I sat down with Claude. We resolved the easy ones first.

Just one comment from Lisa was a bit vague. So I set up a quick 1:1 to talk it through.

Fifteen minutes. We were on the same page.

Back at my desk. I worked all the changes into the deck.

Closed the loop. Sent the updated deck out. The draft is locked.

Day 21 · Dry Run

Wednesday morning. I brought the final deck over to my mentor's desk.

She walked me through it once more. It all made sense.

"Let's do a dry run with the team this afternoon." She suggested it. I went with it.

4 p.m. sharp. Everyone showed up, laptops open, coffees in hand.

Lots of questions came up. One stood out. How do we plug AI into the data flow?

We pinned that down as our open question.

A teammate gave me a thumbs up. "Don't stress tomorrow."

Before heading out, I dropped a quick heads up. 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Day 22 · Green Light

Thursday morning. I came in early to set up the meeting room.

I hit record. Everyone started showing up.

I took a deep breath. "Thanks for joining today's design review."

"Feel free to jump in with any questions."

Most comments were already resolved from yesterday. It went smoothly.

On the open question about AI, we decided to go with the MCP tool. Sales can upload data directly.

The team gave it the green light. A few thumbs up across the room.

I wrapped up. My phone buzzed. Mentor: "Drinks on me." Me: "Coming now!"

Day 23 · The Overshare

As I said, we went to a bar last night. The waiter was completely on it.

Soon as I put my glass down, he'd refill it. Like there's no tomorrow.

Two glasses in, I was like, "Wow, this guy gets it!"

But three glasses in, I was like, "This might be a problem."

The little angel on my shoulder kept whispering "stop." The devil won.

I knew I should have said "that's enough." But I started oversharing. Like, my whole life story.

Now that I'm sober, I'm just dying of cringe. Don't ask me what I said.

I promise I won't hit the bar anymore. Ok, I mean, at least this month! Please pass the water. Thank you.

Day 25 · I Poured Another Glass

So this weekend, I had a picnic with a friend. Out in the park.

We laid out a blanket. Wine, bread, fruit. All takeout, honestly. Nothing fancy.

The weather was perfect. I just sat there, doing nothing for once.

And there were two kids next to us, sharing one ice cream. Both racing to finish it before it melts.

It was the sweetest little rush. Honestly, I was kinda jealous.

Then it hits me. My life is heavy. Bills, deadlines, Monday's almost here.

I poured another glass. The kids kept laughing.

Day 26 · Meet a Stranger?

Monday morning. A stranger DMed me out of the blue.

Turns out, she wanted to ask about my career switch. Switching into tech. Said she's been stuck for a while.

Truth is, I don't usually meet people from the internet. Makes me nervous.

But I get it. I've been there before. Working up the courage to reach out to other people for help isn't easy.

I mean, if I just turned her down, would she ever DM anyone again?

You know what? I even flipped a coin. Heads yes, tails no. It came up tails.

But I typed back anyway. "Tomorrow after work?" Yeah, I'm a little rebellious, I know.

Got her reply right away. Three exclamation marks. "Thanks!!!"

I put my phone down. I suddenly felt tomorrow getting closer.

Day 27 · Don't Be Too Polite

After work, I walked over to the coffee shop on the corner. She was already there.

I spotted her right away. The only one with her laptop closed, just staring at the door.

She apologized like five times before I even sat down. "Sorry to take up your time," she kept saying.

Look, I had to cut her off. If we kept being this polite, we'd waste the whole night.

So I asked her straight up. Which companies. How many interviews. Where she was stuck.

Then I pulled up my own resume on my laptop. I mean, walked her through the whole thing, showed her what to highlight.

We mapped out a four-step plan. Fix the resume. Keep applying to big companies.

At least three LeetCode problems a day. And hey, listen to my podcast too. That's how you prepare behavioral questions in English.

Honestly, once I got direct, she relaxed too. We focused on the real pain points together.

Walking out. Turns out, meeting someone from online isn't as scary as I imagined.

Day 28 · Unspoken Thing

Wednesday. Honestly, it's my favorite day of the week.

I know that sounds weird. But let me explain.

Here's my theory. Once Wednesday hits, the week's halfway gone. Weekend's right around the corner.

Plus, I've got a special Wednesday routine. And it's a good one.

There's a bubble tea shop right downstairs from my office.

And on Wednesdays, their signature drink is half off. Total hump day lifesaver.

I've been showing up the same time every week. Turns out, I'm a regular now.

The boss doesn't even ask anymore. Just starts making my usual.

But here's the thing. Every time, he doubles up on the pearls.

I never asked. But I always tip him a little extra in return.

It's our unspoken thing. And honestly, it makes my whole week.

Walking back upstairs, sipping. Only two days before the wonderful weekend hits. Hang in there, I can do this.

Day 29 · Open Secret

Wednesday afternoon. Casy came over to my desk with that look in her eye.

You know the look. The "I've got something interesting" face.

She leaned in to spill the tea. "Did you know Joe and Lin are dating?"

My jaw actually dropped. But honestly? In hindsight, it kind of makes sense.

Turns out, all those "random" coffee runs? Not so random.

I felt a little guilty. Like, should we even be talking about this?

Casy waved it off. "Everyone knows. We're literally the last to know."

Plus, honestly? We're all rooting for them. They actually click.

We agreed to keep it off the record. You know, until they tell people themselves.

And walking back to my desk, I caught myself grinning like an idiot.

Office gossip is the worst. But honestly, kind of the best.

A slow English story about office gossip and an open secret. 11 simple sentences. Word by word.

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Wednesday afternoon. Casy came over to my desk with that look in her eye.

You know the look. The "I've got something interesting" face.

She leaned in to spill the tea. "Did you know Joe and Lin are dating?"

My jaw actually dropped. But honestly? In hindsight, it kind of makes sense.

Turns out, all those "random" coffee runs? Not so random.

I felt a little guilty. Like, should we even be talking about this?

Casy waved it off. "Everyone knows. We're literally the last to know."

Plus, honestly? We're all rooting for them. They actually click.

We agreed to keep it off the record. You know, until they tell people themselves.

And walking back to my desk, I caught myself grinning like an idiot.

Office gossip is the worst. But honestly, kind of the best.

🔑 Vocabulary

• spill the tea /spɪl ðə tiː/

• in hindsight /ɪn ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

• wave it off /weɪv ɪt ɔːf/

• the last to know /ðə læst tə noʊ/

• off the record /ɔːf ðə ˈrekərd/

• Turns out /tɜːrnz aʊt/

• click /klɪk/

• gossip /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

• guilty /ˈɡɪlti/

• rooting for /ˈruːtɪŋ fɔːr/

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A slow English story about a Wednesday bubble tea ritual and an unspoken thing. 12 simple sentences. Word by word.

📝 Today's sentences

Wednesday. Honestly, it's my favorite day of the week.

I know that sounds weird. But let me explain.

Here's my theory. Once Wednesday hits, the week's halfway gone. Weekend's right around the corner.

Plus, I've got a special Wednesday routine. And it's a good one.

There's a bubble tea shop right downstairs from my office.

And on Wednesdays, their signature drink is half off. Total hump day lifesaver.

I've been showing up the same time every week. Turns out, I'm a regular now.

The boss doesn't even ask anymore. Just starts making my usual.

But here's the thing. Every time, he doubles up on the pearls.

I never asked. But I always tip him a little extra in return.

It's our unspoken thing. And honestly, it makes my whole week.

Walking back upstairs, sipping. Only two days before the wonderful weekend hits. Hang in there, I can do this.

🔑 Vocabulary

• right around the corner /raɪt əˈraʊnd ðə ˈkɔːrnər/

• signature drink /ˈsɪɡnətʃər drɪŋk/

• hump day /hʌmp deɪ/

• lifesaver /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvər/

• the usual /ðə ˈjuːʒuəl/

• here's the thing /hɪərz ðə θɪŋ/

• in return /ɪn rɪˈtɜːrn/

• makes my whole week /meɪks maɪ hoʊl wiːk/

• Turns out /tɜːrnz aʊt/

• bubble tea /ˈbʌbl tiː/

• unspoken /ʌnˈspoʊkən/

• routine /ruːˈtiːn/

• hang in there /hæŋ ɪn ðer/

• regular /ˈreɡjələr/

• showing up /ˈʃoʊɪŋ ʌp/

• doubles up /ˈdʌblz ʌp/

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A slow English story about cutting through the politeness to actually help someone. 10 simple sentences. Word by word.

📝 Today's sentences

After work, I walked over to the coffee shop on the corner. She was already there.

I spotted her right away. The only one with her laptop closed, just staring at the door.

She apologized like five times before I even sat down. "Sorry to take up your time," she kept saying.

Look, I had to cut her off. If we kept being this polite, we'd waste the whole night.

So I asked her straight up. Which companies. How many interviews. Where she was stuck.

Then I pulled up my own resume on my laptop. I mean, walked her through the whole thing, showed her what to highlight.

We mapped out a four-step plan. Fix the resume. Keep applying to big companies.

At least three LeetCode problems a day. And hey, listen to my podcast too. That's how you prepare behavioral questions in English.

Honestly, once I got direct, she relaxed too. We focused on the real pain points together.

Walking out. Turns out, meeting someone from online isn't as scary as I imagined.

🔑 Vocabulary

• spot /spɒt/

• take up your time /teɪk ʌp jʊər taɪm/

• cut her off /kʌt hɜːr ɔːf/

• straight up /streɪt ʌp/

• walk through /wɔːk θruː/

• highlight /ˈhaɪlaɪt/

• map out /mæp aʊt/

• pain point /peɪn pɔɪnt/

• stuck /stʌk/

• Turns out /tɜːrnz aʊt/

• resume /ˈrezʊmeɪ/

• behavioral questions /bɪˈheɪvjərəl ˈkwestʃənz/

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A slow English story about a stranger sliding into your DMs for career advice. 9 simple sentences. Word by word.

📝 Today's sentences

Monday morning. A stranger DMed me out of the blue.

Turns out, she wanted to ask about my career switch. Switching into tech. Said she's been stuck for a while.

Truth is, I don't usually meet people from the internet. Makes me nervous.

But I get it. I've been there before. Working up the courage to reach out to other people for help isn't easy.

I mean, if I just turned her down, would she ever DM anyone again?

You know what? I even flipped a coin. Heads yes, tails no. It came up tails.

But I typed back anyway. "Tomorrow after work?" Yeah, I'm a little rebellious, I know.

Got her reply right away. Three exclamation marks. "Thanks!!!"

I put my phone down. I suddenly felt tomorrow getting closer.

🔑 Vocabulary

• DM /diː em/

• out of the blue /aʊt əv ðə bluː/

• career switch /kəˈrɪr swɪtʃ/

• I've been there /aɪv bɪn ðer/

• work up the courage /wɜːrk ʌp ðə ˈkʌrɪdʒ/

• reach out /riːtʃ aʊt/

• turn down /tɜːrn daʊn/

• rebellious /rɪˈbeljəs/

• Turns out /tɜːrnz aʊt/

• stuck /stʌk/

• Truth is /truːθ ɪz/

• stranger /ˈstreɪndʒər/

• nervous /ˈnɜːrvəs/

• exclamation /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃn/

• flipped a coin /flɪpt ə kɔɪn/

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A slow English story about a weekend picnic and the quiet weight of everyday life. 7 simple sentences. Word by word.

📝 Today's sentences

So this weekend, I had a picnic with a friend. Out in the park.

We laid out a blanket. Wine, bread, fruit. All takeout, honestly. Nothing fancy.

The weather was perfect. I just sat there, doing nothing for once.

And there were two kids next to us, sharing one ice cream. Both racing to finish it before it melts.

It was the sweetest little rush. Honestly, I was kinda jealous.

Then it hits me. My life is heavy. Bills, deadlines, Monday's almost here.

I poured another glass. The kids kept laughing.

🔑 Vocabulary

• takeout /ˈteɪkaʊt/

• for once /fɔːr wʌns/

• racing to /ˈreɪsɪŋ tu/

• kinda /ˈkaɪndə/

• it hit me /ɪt hɪt miː/

• poured /pɔːrd/

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A slow English story about hitting 11k subscribers and announcing weekend review days. 8 simple sentences. Word by word.

📝 Today's sentences

Wow! Look what you guys did! We already hit 11k subscribers. I really appreciate all your support.

But hey, real talk. I know a lot of you are struggling to keep up. And nobody wants to fall behind, right?

And that got me thinking. I mean, language is just a tool. None of us should be stressed on weekends.

So I had this idea. Here's the game plan. From now on, weekends are only for review.

On Saturdays, we'll go through this week's audio. Hit replay if you want more.

On Sundays, we'll go through last week's audio. Hit replay if you want more. Which means no new lessons all weekend. Feel free to skip it.

This gives newcomers time to catch up. And the rest of us can also have more time to practice. Practice makes perfect, right? So we can all stay on the same page.

So let's just take it easy this weekend. Or if you have suggestions, drop them in the comments. As you can see, I reply to every comment. I really love connecting with you guys. Let's build this podcast together. See you Monday!

🔑 Vocabulary

• subscribers /səbˈskraɪbərz/

• struggling /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

• keep up /kiːp ʌp/

• fall behind /fɔːl bɪˈhaɪnd/

• stressed /strest/

• game plan /ɡeɪm plæn/

• go through /ɡoʊ θruː/

• stay on the same page /steɪ ɒn ðə seɪm peɪdʒ/

• appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

• real talk /ˈriːəl tɔːk/

• audio /ˈɔːdioʊ/

• newcomers /ˈnjuːkʌmərz/

• catch up /kætʃ ʌp/

• practice makes perfect /ˈpræktɪs meɪks ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

• take it easy /teɪk ɪt ˈiːzi/

• suggestions /səˈdʒestʃənz/

• connecting /kəˈnektɪŋ/

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A slow English story about the hangover overshare after one too many drinks. 8 simple sentences. Word by word. About 10 minutes.

📖 In this episode

Hungover Friday morning, recounting last night at the bar. The waiter was completely on it — soon as I put my glass down, he'd refill it like there's no tomorrow. Two glasses in: 'This guy gets it!' Three glasses in: 'This might be a problem.' The little angel on my shoulder whispered stop. The devil won. I overshared. Like, my whole life story. Now I'm just dying of cringe. Promise I won't hit the bar anymore — ok, at least this month. Please pass the water. Thank you.

📝 Today's sentences

As I said, we went to a bar last night. The waiter was completely on it.

Soon as I put my glass down, he'd refill it. Like there's no tomorrow.

Two glasses in, I was like, "Wow, this guy gets it!"

But three glasses in, I was like, "This might be a problem."

The little angel on my shoulder kept whispering "stop." The devil won.

I knew I should have said "that's enough." But I started oversharing. Like, my whole life story.

Now that I'm sober, I'm just dying of cringe. Don't ask me what I said.

I promise I won't hit the bar anymore. Ok, I mean, at least this month! Please pass the water. Thank you.

🔑 Vocabulary

• on it /ɒn ɪt/

• like there's no tomorrow /laɪk ðerz noʊ təˈmɒroʊ/

• I was like /aɪ wəz laɪk/

• overshare /ˌoʊvərˈʃer/

• dying of cringe /ˈdaɪɪŋ əv krɪndʒ/

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A slow English story about the design review and getting the green light. 8 simple sentences. Word by word. About 9 minutes.

📖 In this episode

Thursday morning. Came in early to set up the meeting room. Hit record. Everyone started showing up. Took a deep breath: 'Thanks for joining today's design review. Feel free to jump in with any questions.' Most comments were already resolved from yesterday — it went smoothly. On the open question about AI, we decided to go with the MCP tool. Sales can upload data directly. The team gave it the green light. A few thumbs up across the room. Wrapped up. Phone buzzed. Mentor: 'Drinks on me.' Me: 'Coming now!'

📝 Today's sentences

Thursday morning. I came in early to set up the meeting room.

I hit record. Everyone started showing up.

I took a deep breath. "Thanks for joining today's design review."

"Feel free to jump in with any questions."

Most comments were already resolved from yesterday. It went smoothly.

On the open question about AI, we decided to go with the MCP tool. Sales can upload data directly.

The team gave it the green light. A few thumbs up across the room.

I wrapped up. My phone buzzed. Mentor: "Drinks on me." Me: "Coming now!"

🔑 Vocabulary

• set up /set ʌp/

• jump in /dʒʌmp ɪn/

• go with /ɡoʊ wɪð/

• green light /ɡriːn laɪt/

• wrap up /ræp ʌp/

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A slow English story about doing a dry run with the team. 8 simple sentences. Word by word. About 9 minutes.

📖 In this episode

Wednesday morning. Brought the final deck to my mentor's desk. She walked me through it once more — it all made sense. She suggested a dry run with the team that afternoon. 4 PM, everyone showed up. Lots of questions. One stood out: how do we plug AI into the data flow? We pinned that down as our open question. A teammate gave me a thumbs up. 'Don't stress tomorrow.' Before heading out, I dropped a quick heads up. 10 a.m. tomorrow.

📝 Today's sentences

Wednesday morning. I brought the final deck over to my mentor's desk.

She walked me through it once more. It all made sense.

"Let's do a dry run with the team this afternoon." She suggested it. I went with it.

4 p.m. sharp. Everyone showed up, laptops open, coffees in hand.

Lots of questions came up. One stood out. How do we plug AI into the data flow?

We pinned that down as our open question.

A teammate gave me a thumbs up. "Don't stress tomorrow."

Before heading out, I dropped a quick heads up. 10 a.m. tomorrow.

🔑 Vocabulary

• walk through /wɔːk θruː/

• dry run /draɪ rʌn/

• plug into /plʌɡ ˈɪntuː/

• pin down /pɪn daʊn/

• heads up /hedz ʌp/

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A slow English story about closing the feedback loop before tomorrow's rehearsal. 8 simple sentences. Word by word. About 9 minutes.

📖 In this episode

Tuesday morning. Inbox refreshed. Two more pieces of feedback came in overnight. By 9, pinged the holdouts. By 11, all in — fewer comments than expected. Sat down with Claude, resolved the easy ones. One vague comment from Lisa, quick 1:1 to talk it through. Back at the desk, worked everything into the deck. Closed the loop. The draft is locked.

📝 Today's sentences

Tuesday morning. I refreshed my inbox first thing. Two more had come in overnight.

By 9, I pinged the folks who hadn't sent feedback yet.

And by 11, all the feedback had come in. Luckily, fewer comments than I expected.

I sat down with Claude. We resolved the easy ones first.

Just one comment from Lisa was a bit vague. So I set up a quick 1:1 to talk it through.

Fifteen minutes. We were on the same page.

Back at my desk. I worked all the changes into the deck.

Closed the loop. Sent the updated deck out. The draft is locked.

🔑 Vocabulary

• ping /pɪŋ/

• resolve /rɪˈzɑːlv/

• 1:1 /wʌn ɒn wʌn/

• on the same page /ɒn ðə seɪm peɪdʒ/

• close the loop /kloʊz ðə luːp/

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A slow English story about the morning before the big presentation. 8 simple sentences. Word by word. About 9 minutes.

📖 In this episode

Monday morning. The big week starts now. Before heading out, you look in the mirror and give yourself a firm nod. Coffee. Notes app. Three things on today's list. Proofread the design doc with ChatGPT. Share the deck with everyone on the invite. Drop a message in the group chat — reach out anytime, leave comments by 11. Hit send. Honestly, half the work feels done already.

📝 Today's sentences

Monday morning. The big week starts now.

And before heading out, I looked in the mirror and gave myself a firm nod.

I got to the office, made coffee, opened my notes app.

I started a new list. Just three things for today.

One: I proofread the design doc with ChatGPT. Took half an hour.

Two: I shared the deck with everyone on the invite.

Three: I dropped a message in the group chat. Reach out anytime. Leave comments by 11.

I hit send. Honestly, it felt like half the work was done.

🔑 Vocabulary

• head out /hed aʊt/

• proofread /ˈpruːfriːd/

• reach out /riːtʃ aʊt/

• leave comments /liːv ˈkɑːments/

• hit send /hɪt send/

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A slow English story about a Sunday deep clean out of nowhere. 8 simple sentences. Word by word. About 9 minutes.

📝 Today's sentences

I slept in today. Like really slept in. Sunday morning, no alarm.

Then out of nowhere, I started cleaning. Like deep cleaning.

Which makes no sense. I'm a lazy person. Nobody's even coming over.

But I kept at it for the whole afternoon. Scrubbing, sorting, throwing things out.

Then it hits me. Maybe I'm just running from that presentation.

But you know what? It worked. I'm exhausted, but kinda proud.

I promised myself I'd clean more often. Yeah right.

I ordered Haidilao for one. And I really enjoyed myself.

🔑 Vocabulary

• slept in /slɛpt ɪn/

• out of nowhere /aʊt əv ˈnoʊwer/

• running from /ˈrʌnɪŋ frəm/

• yeah right /jæ raɪt/

• for one /fɔːr wʌn/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：周日突然大扫除，其实是在逃避。一段简单的英文独白，8 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 9 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 일요일 갑작스러운 대청소, 사실은 도망치는 거. 8문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 9분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:日曜日に突然大掃除、実は逃げてる。8文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約9分。

A slow English story about a movie that stayed with you all day. 8 simple sentences. Word by word. About 9 minutes.

📝 Today's sentences

I don't watch a lot of movies. They're too much of a time commitment.

But today I watched one. And honestly, it's stayed with me all day.

It's called "Dear You."

A grandma's husband went to Thailand for work decades ago. And letters and money kept coming home.

Year after year. Like clockwork.

But here's the thing. The letters weren't from him. He'd been gone a long time.

I don't want to spoil it. I just hope we all have that kind of devotion in our lives.

Hey, please, please take a moment to drop a comment. Tell me how it made you feel. It really matters to me.

🔑 Vocabulary

• time commitment /taɪm kəˈmɪtmənt/

• stayed with me /steɪd wɪð miː/

• like clockwork /laɪk ˈklɑːkwɜːrk/

• here's the thing /hɪərz ðə θɪŋ/

• been gone /bɪn ɡɔːn/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：看了一部电影，到现在还印在心里。一段简单的英文独白，8 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 9 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 오늘 본 영화, 지금도 마음에 남아있어. 8문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 9분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:今日見た映画、今も心に残っている。8文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約9分。

A slow English story about protecting your Friday. 8 simple sentences. Word by word. About 10 minutes.

📝 Today's sentences

TGIF, you guys! Thank God it's Friday. I'm working from home today.

No meetings on my calendar. Honestly, no one schedules meetings on Friday. It's just an unspoken thing.

I mean, do you know how important Friday is for us 9-to-5ers?

I've been working so hard all week. Just to make my Friday count.

Next week is gonna be huge. I'm giving a presentation to the leadership.

So today, I'm only doing one thing. Just take a breath. Clear my head.

Then reframe my slides. Tighten it up.

And maybe plan something fun for the weekend. Today's mine. Gotta go protect my Friday.

🔑 Vocabulary

• TGIF /tiː dʒiː aɪ ef/

• working from home /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ frəm hoʊm/

• make X count /meɪk X kaʊnt/

• leadership /ˈliːdərʃɪp/

• take a breath /teɪk ə breθ/

• reframe /riːˈfreɪm/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：TGIF，守住属于自己的周五。一段简单的英文独白，8 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 10 分钟。

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TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: TGIF, 나만의 금요일 지키기. 8문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 10분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:TGIF、自分だけの金曜日を守る。8文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約10分。

A slow English story about waking up from a really sweet dream. 7 simple sentences. Word by word. About 8 minutes.

📝 Today's sentences

I woke up this morning, feeling SO happy!

Because I had this really sweet dream.

In the dream, I was a middle school boy. And there was this girl I had a crush on.

During break, she walked over and asked to borrow a pencil.

So I gave her my newest one, the one with an Ultraman on it.

After school, she said let's walk home together. Turns out, she had no idea who Ultraman was.

And then I woke up, but honestly, I just want to go back to that dream.

🔑 Vocabulary

• had a crush on /hæd ə krʌʃ ɒn/

• borrow /ˈbɑːroʊ/

• the one with /ðə wʌn wɪð/

• turns out /tɜːrnz aʊt/

• go back to /ɡoʊ bæk tu/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：做了一个超甜的梦，醒来还在想。一段简单的英文独白，7 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 8 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 정말 달콤한 꿈, 깨고도 잊지 못해. 7문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 8분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:とても甘い夢、目が覚めても忘れられない。7文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約8分。

A slow English story about winding down after a long day. 8 simple sentences. Word by word. About 8 minutes.

📝 Today's sentences

I'm home. The elevator's fast and quiet, because I'm the only one in it.

Honestly, I'm pretty tired.

But instead of crashing on the couch, I push myself to finish the night routine.

I tidy up a bit, wash my face, toss my clothes in the washer.

Finally, I lie down. Everything goes quiet.

I scroll Rednote for a bit. Feeling calm, no to-do list in my head.

Just me, my bed, and the sound of the washer.

And just like that, I fall asleep.

🔑 Vocabulary

• crash on the couch /kræʃ ɒn ðə kaʊtʃ/

• push myself /pʊʃ maɪˈself/

• tidy up /ˈtaɪdi ʌp/

• calm /kɑːm/

• fall asleep /fɔːl əˈsliːp/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：累到家后的睡前仪式，谁不是这样。一段简单的英文独白，8 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 8 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 지친 하루의 잠들기 직전, 다들 그렇지. 8문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 8분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:疲れた一日のおやすみ前、みんな同じ。8文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約8分。

A slow English story about the 5 yuan that buys a smile. 8 simple sentences. Word by word. About 8 minutes.

📖 In this episode

8 p.m. Time to clock out. Streets still packed. Uber says fifteen minutes — or pay 5 yuan more for a faster ride. You hesitate. Then you think: your time matters, and maybe this little thing makes the driver's day. Boom, ride confirmed. Windows down, breeze on your face. Time to go home.

📝 Today's sentences

It's finally time to clock out.

A few coworkers are still around — I wave goodbye and head out.

It's already 8 p.m., and the streets are packed.

I open Uber — 15 minutes to wait.

And there's an offer — pay 5 yuan more for a faster ride?

I hesitate for a second. Then I think — my time matters, and maybe this little thing makes a hardworking driver's day.

Boom, ride confirmed. I'm in the car within minutes.

Windows down, breeze on my face. Time to go home.

🔑 Vocabulary

• wave goodbye /weɪv ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

• packed /pækt/

• hesitate /ˈhezɪteɪt/

• make one's day /meɪk wʌnz deɪ/

• confirmed /kənˈfɜːrmd/

• breeze /briːz/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：多花 5 块钱打车，值不值。一段简单的英文独白，8 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 8 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 택시비 5위안 더, 가치 있을까. 8문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 8분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:タクシー代5元プラス、価値ある？8文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約8分。

A slow English story about the last-minute 5 p.m. meeting. 8 simple sentences. Word by word. About 9 minutes.

📖 In this episode

4:30 p.m. A message pops up: 5 p.m. meeting, new project. Are you serious? But you're just an employee — you grab your stuff and go. An hour in, no idea what's been decided. You don't hate meetings. Just come prepared, please.

📝 Today's sentences

It's 4:30 p.m. — and a message pops up: 5 p.m. meeting to discuss a new project.

And I was like — are you serious? It's almost time to clock out.

But hey, I'm just an employee. What can I really do?

So I grab my materials and head to the meeting room.

An hour in — and honestly, I have no idea what's been decided.

Look, I don't hate meetings. I actually enjoy in-person communication.

But please — just come prepared. Okay?

Anyway — it's my turn to speak. Gotta go.

🔑 Vocabulary

• I was like /aɪ wəz laɪk/

• clock out /klɑːk aʊt/

• an hour in /ən ˈaʊər ɪn/

• in-person /ɪn ˈpɜːrsn/

• come prepared /kʌm prɪˈperd/

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— 中文 —

TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：下午 4 点半的临时会议，谁顶得住。一段简单的英文独白，8 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 9 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 오후 4시 반의 갑작스러운 회의, 누가 견디나. 8문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 9분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:午後4時半の急な会議、誰が耐えられる。8文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約9分。

A slow English story about scoring a great lunch deal. 8 simple sentences. Word by word. About 9 minutes.

📖 In this episode

Lunch break, starving — dead starving. Scrolling Rednote for ideas. And boom: a new hotpot place downstairs. 30 yuan all-you-can-eat, buy one get one free. That's 15 a person. You share the link, lock eyes with a coworker for half a second — and it's settled.

📝 Today's sentences

Lunch break hits, and I'm starving — and I mean, dead starving.

So I open Rednote, just scrolling for lunch ideas.

And boom — a new hotpot place just opened downstairs in the mall.

30 yuan all-you-can-eat. And it's buy-one-get-one-free.

So basically 15 yuan a person. And yes — I'm great at math, especially when it's about money.

I share the link with my colleague right away.

We look up, lock eyes for half a second, and it's settled.

Laptops closed, bags grabbed — let's go.

🔑 Vocabulary

• starving /ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/

• scrolling /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

• all-you-can-eat /ˌɔːl ju kən ˈiːt/

• buy-one-get-one-free /baɪ wʌn ɡet wʌn friː/

• lock eyes /lɑːk aɪz/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：30 块的火锅自助，谁不心动。一段简单的英文独白，8 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 9 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 30위안 훠궈 뷔페, 마음 안 흔들리는 사람 있나. 8문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 9분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:30元食べ放題の火鍋、心が動かない人いる？8文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約9分。

A slow English story about arriving at the office at 9 a.m. sharp. 6 simple sentences. Word by word. About 6 minutes.

📖 In this episode

9 a.m. sharp — not late today! You push the door open, ready to say hi. But the office is dead silent. Just keyboards clicking. No need to say a word. You slip into your seat, act like you've been here all along. We've all done it.

📝 Today's sentences

Yeah! You know? I made it. It's exactly 9 a.m. Not late today!

I push the door open — my colleagues are all here.

But it's so quiet, I can only hear keyboards clicking.

And I know — there's no need to say hi.

I slip into my seat, then act like I've been here all along.

And just like that, the day begins — laptop open, coffee in hand, ready to go.

🔑 Vocabulary

• exactly /ɪɡˈzæktli/

• colleagues /ˈkɑːliːɡz/

• clicking /ˈklɪkɪŋ/

• slip into /slɪp ˈɪntə/

• all along /ɔːl əˈlɔːŋ/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：9 点准时到岗，悄悄溜回座位。一段简单的英文独白，6 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 6 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 9시 정각 출근, 슬그머니 자리에 앉기. 6문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 6분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:9時ぴったり出社、こっそり席に着く。6文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約6分。

A slow English story about the silent elevator ride. 6 simple sentences. Word by word. About 7 minutes.

📖 In this episode

Step into the elevator. Three strangers, total silence. Everyone's watching the floor numbers — and you do too, even though you know your floor. In your head: another long day. Life is never easy. You're the only one who can cheer yourself up.

📝 Today's sentences

I got in the elevator. Three people already inside.

Completely silent. Nobody's talking. Everyone's watching the floor numbers.

I look up too — even though I know my floor, I still do it.

In my head: I know this is going to be a long day.

Life is never easy. I'm the only one who can cheer myself up.

Finally — the door opens, everyone goes their own way. See you.

🔑 Vocabulary

• elevator /ˈeləveɪtər/

• completely /kəmˈpliːtli/

• even though /ˈiːvən ðoʊ/

• cheer up /tʃɪr ʌp/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：电梯里 30 秒的沉默，谁不是这样。一段简单的英文独白，6 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 7 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 엘리베이터 30초의 침묵, 다들 그렇지. 6문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 7분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:エレベーターの30秒の沈黙、みんな同じ。6文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約7分。

Day 8 · The 7:40 Train

A slow English story about surviving the morning rush hour subway. 6 simple sentences. Word by word. About 5 minutes.

📖 In this episode

The 7:40 train. So packed you can barely reach your phone. The guy next to you is half asleep — you get it, same here. Counting down the stops, just hoping not to be late. We've all been there.

📝 Today's sentences

It's the 7:40 train. Too packed to even look around.

I barely squeezed in. Couldn't even get my phone out.

The guy next to me's basically sleeping. I get him, I'm the same.

I'm kind of counting down the stops, hoping I won't be late today.

Yes — finally, that's my stop!

Got to run. See you tomorrow.

🔑 Vocabulary

• too packed to /tuː pækt tə/

• barely /ˈberli/

• I get him /aɪ ɡet hɪm/

• kind of /kaɪnd əv/

• got to /ɡɑːt tə/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：早高峰挤地铁，谁不是这样。一段简单的英文独白，6 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 5 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 출근길 만원 지하철, 다들 그렇지. 6문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 5분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:朝のラッシュ満員電車、みんな同じ。6文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約5分。

A slow English story about seven days of showing up. 6 simple sentences. Word by word. About 7 minutes.

📖 In this episode

Seven days of learning English. They say seven days makes a habit. Maybe, maybe not. But here's the truth: you keep coming back. That's enough.

📝 Today's sentences

If you're here today, that's day 7 of learning English.

They say 7 days makes a habit. Do you believe in this?

Honestly, I'm not gonna pretend I'm a new person.

But no matter how long it's been, I keep coming back.

For you it's 7 days, for me the same — it's a win-win for both of us.

See you next time, whenever that is.

🔑 Vocabulary

• habit /ˈhæbɪt/

• believe /bɪˈliːv/

• matter /ˈmætər/

• win-win for /wɪn wɪn fɔːr/

• whenever /wenˈevər/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：学英语第 7 天，坚持就是胜利。一段简单的英文独白，6 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 7 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 영어 공부 7일차, 계속 돌아오는 것이 곧 습관. 6문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 7분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:英語学習7日目、続けることが習慣。6文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約7分。

A slow English story about leaving work on time. 6 simple sentences. Word by word. About 7 minutes.

📖 In this episode

It's 6 PM and a person is actually packing up to leave. The air hits different. They deserve this. Tonight: dinner, a walk, no laptop. Small wins matter.

📝 Today's sentences

It's 6 PM, and somehow I'm actually packing up to leave.

Wait, am I really leaving at 6?!

Walking out of the office, the air just hits different.

Honestly, I deserve this. I get paid for 9 to 5, not 24/7.

Tonight's plan? Dinner, a walk, and no more laptop.

Small wins like this really matter. Catch you tomorrow.

🔑 Vocabulary

• packing up /ˈpækɪŋ ʌp/

• hits different /hɪts ˈdɪfərənt/

• 9 to 5 /naɪn tuː faɪv/

• small wins /smɔːl wɪnz/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：今天居然准点下班了。一段简单的英文独白，6 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 7 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 오늘은 정시에 퇴근. 6문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 7분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:今日は定時で帰る。6文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約7分。

A slow English story about easing back into work. 6 simple sentences. Word by word. About 7 minutes.

📖 In this episode

Back at the desk. Messages piling up. A person can't be productive every single second. Today's lesson: one task at a time. No rushing.

📝 Today's sentences

Okay, I'm officially back at my desk. Just survived the first few hours.

The messages are piling up, and honestly, I just want another latte.

I found myself staring at the screen for ten minutes, doing absolutely nothing.

Oh god, I just can't be 100% productive every single second.

So, let me just take one task at a time. No rushing, no stressing.

Hope your day's going better than mine! Catch you tomorrow.

🔑 Vocabulary

• officially /əˈfɪʃəli/

• survived /sərˈvaɪvd/

• piling up /ˈpaɪlɪŋ ʌp/

• absolutely /ˈæbsəluːtli/

• productive /prəˈdʌktɪv/

• stressing /ˈstrɛsɪŋ/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：上班第一天，一件一件来。一段简单的英文独白，6 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 7 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 출근 첫날, 하나씩 천천히. 6문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 7분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:仕事復帰の初日、一つずつ。6文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約7分。

A slow English story about the end of a long holiday. 6 simple sentences. Word by word. About 7 minutes.

📖 In this episode

The holiday is almost over. A person didn't do much, just rested. Now they're not ready to go back to work. You know the feeling — you're not alone.

📝 Today's sentences

Oh my god, the holiday is almost over.

Honestly, I haven't done much these past few days.

How time flies when you finally try to relax.

And now I'm just not ready to go back to work.

Ahh, I know I'm not alone here — you feel me?

But what can I do? Let's just take tomorrow slow and soft. Have a good night.

🔑 Vocabulary

• haven't done much /ˈhævnt dʌn mʌtʃ/

• time flies /taɪm flaɪz/

• you feel me /juː fiːl miː/

• take it slow /teɪk ɪt sloʊ/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：假期结束综合症。一段简单的英文独白，6 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 7 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 휴가가 끝나는 기분. 6문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 7분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:休みが終わるあの気持ち。6文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約7分。

A slow English story about choosing the right kind of holiday. 6 simple sentences. Word by word.

📖 In this episode

A person used to chase every tourist spot. Now they want quiet lunches with friends and afternoons doing nothing. Both kinds of rest are real.

📝 Today's sentences

It's the holiday, but honestly — this time, I'm not going anywhere.

I used to chase every must-see spot, every single long break.

Yeah, I'd come home exhausted, kind of regretting it — but years later, those are the moments that stuck with me.

Lately though, my body's asking for something different.

A long lunch with friends, an afternoon doing nothing, you know? That's the rest I really want now.

Both kinds of holidays are real — just pick what you actually need this time.

🔑 Vocabulary

• honestly /ˈɑːnəstli/

• chase /tʃeɪs/

• must-see spot /mʌst siː spɑːt/

• exhausted /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/

• regretting /rɪˈɡretɪŋ/

• stuck with me /stʌk wɪð miː/

• doing nothing /ˈduːɪŋ ˈnʌθɪŋ/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：选择适合自己的休息方式。一段简单的英文独白，6 句话，每个词都拆给你听。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 나에게 맞는 휴식 선택하기. 6문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:自分に合った休み方を選ぶ。6文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。

A slow English story about rethinking how we learn English. 6 simple sentences. Word by word. About 7 minutes.

📖 In this episode

A person realizes English isn't a school subject — it's a new way to talk. No more grammar drills. Just listen, imitate, and live in it.

📝 Today's sentences

I finally know why I failed at English before.

See, I treated it like a tough school subject.

I was focusing on grammar and spelling... You know, like a math problem.

But I'm done with that! I'm not a student anymore.

I'm just picking up a new way to talk, like learning an accent.

Just listen, imitate, and make it part of my life.

🔑 Vocabulary

• failed /feɪld/

• treated /ˈtriːtɪd/

• tough /tʌf/

• focusing on /ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ ɑːn/

• grammar /ˈɡræmər/

• accent /ˈæksent/

• imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：用新方式学英语。一段简单的英文独白，6 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 7 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 영어를 새로운 방식으로 배우기. 6문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 7분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:英語を新しい方法で学ぶ。6文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約7分。

A slow English story about restarting your English journey. 6 simple sentences. Word by word. About 7 minutes.

📖 In this episode

A person decides to start learning English again after years away. They don't promise how far they'll go — just that they're proud to begin.

📝 Today's sentences

Today, I'm going to tell you something which has been on my mind for so long.

Yes, yes, I am going to restart learning English.

But I'm not going to promise how far I'll go.

Never mind, I'm already proud of myself for making this decision.

And also for recording this message right now.

You know? Every small step counts.

🔑 Vocabulary

• restart /riːˈstɑːrt/

• promise /ˈprɑːmɪs/

• decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/

• recording /rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

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TingMate 是一档慢速英语精听播客。今日话题：重新开始学英语。一段简单的英文独白，6 句话，每个词都拆给你听。约 7 分钟。

— 한국어 —

TingMate는 천천히 영어를 듣는 팟캐스트입니다. 오늘의 주제: 영어 다시 시작하기. 6문장의 짧은 영어 이야기, 단어 단위로 분석. 약 7분.

— 日本語 —

TingMateはゆっくり英語を聞くポッドキャストです。今日のテーマ:英語を学び直す。6文の短い英語ストーリー、単語ごとに解説。約7分。