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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	5 Tips You Need to Know to Get an American Accent (with Jesús Flórez)	19 May 2026	00:24:15
Send me a message! 🔗 Download the transcript here: https://ko-fi.com/s/5a0d6e9f90 ➡️ Jesús's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JesusFlorezEnglish 🌟 Episode Highlights 5 tips to improve your American accent how to track your progress what is the difference between accent and pronunciation Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	My 2026 Summer Plans (future tense practice)	13 May 2026	00:09:39
Send me a message! 📺 How to Talk About the Weather 👉 https://youtu.be/iyT_lJtkyMw 📺 About Independence Day in America 👉 https://youtu.be/ueeq57svxcM 🔗 Download the transcript 👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/accc568a4e 🔗 FREE habit-building guide for English learners 👉 https://missjeanteaches.podia.com/good-habits-to-improve-your-english 🔗 Join my conversation partner community 👉 https://missjeanteaches.podia.com/miss-jean-teaches-community 🔗 Have a class with me 👉 https://www.missjeanteaches.com Episode Highlights tenses to listen for what I’ll be doing this summer what I won’t be doing this summer Episode Transcript Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	What Does “Fluent” Mean?	05 May 2026	00:10:33
Send me a message! 📺 How long does it take to become fluent? 👉 https://youtu.be/ocCzra8R8sI 📺 Is grammar necessary to become fluent? 👉 https://youtu.be/AGNB2fmxEV4 🌟 Episode Highlights do NOT listen to clickbait what linguists say “fluent” means what language learners say “fluent” means Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Improving Your English is a Choice	28 Apr 2026	00:17:10
Send me a message! 📺 The power of belief 👉 https://youtu.be/I9RfjHnl4RY 📺 How to have good habits 👉 https://youtu.be/Kk6m2YB2IEk 🔗 Download the transcript 👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/7873704092 🔗 FREE habit-building guide for English learners 👉 https://missjeanteaches.podia.com/good-habits-to-improve-your-english 🔗 Join my conversation partner community 👉 https://missjeanteaches.podia.com/miss-jean-teaches-community 🔗 Have a class with me 👉 https://www.missjeanteaches.com 🌟 Episode Highlights answering the question, “Is not making progress the teacher’s fault?” becoming an autonomous learner learner agency is SUPER important Episode Transcript Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	How to Become a Confident English Speaker	01 Apr 2026	00:16:00
Send me a message! 🌟 About this episode Are you waiting to feel confident before you speak English? That's the mistake holding you back. In this video, I'm breaking down exactly how confidence works, why it feels so hard, and the small steps you can take today to start building it. No fluency required. Episode Transcript Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	If You Have This, You Will Struggle	24 Mar 2026	00:15:25
Send me a message! ⬇️ LINKS & RESOURCES 🔗 Download the transcript 👉 https://ko-fi.com/s/027aa5b2f9 🔗 FREE habit-building guide for English learners 👉 https://missjeanteaches.podia.com/goo... 🔗 Join my conversation partner community 👉 https://missjeanteaches.podia.com/mis... 🔗 Have a class with me 👉 https://www.missjeanteaches.com 🔗 Amy Cuddy TED talk 👉 https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_y... 📚 "Grit" by Angela Duckworth 📚 "Mindset" by Carol Dweck 📚 "Presence" by Amy Cuddy 🌟 Episode Highlights what is a self-limiting belief? what is confirmation bias? what is the difference between successful students and struggling students? Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Is Grammar Necessary for Fluency? (The Real Answer)	17 Mar 2026	00:18:38
Send me a message! 🔗 Why your English stopped improving 🌟 Episode Highlights is grammar necessary? yes. what grammar do we need to learn? how do we learn it? Episode Transcript Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	A Week in my Life (Native level listening practice)	10 Mar 2026	00:14:53
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights my recent week my upcoming week Episode Transcript Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	10 Conversational Phrases to Shadow	03 Mar 2026	00:12:14
Send me a message! 🔗 Patterns of Connected Speech (Part 1) 🔗 Patterns of Connected Speech (Part 2) 🌟 Episode Highlights what is shadowing how it works all 10 phrases Episode Transcript Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches Support the show
	Why Your English Stopped Improving	24 Feb 2026	00:19:36
Send me a message! 🔗 Download the transcript 🔗 Book a class or buy a course or get more freebies! 🌟 Episode Highlights why mistakes are so embarrassing in another language the science behind making mistakes how to reframe mistakes to make progress Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches Support the show
	How to Become Fluent in Your Own Country	17 Feb 2026	00:18:42
Send me a message! 🔗 Free guide: Good Habits to Improve your English 🔗 Free English community 🌟 Episode Highlights living in an English-speaking country is not a requirement to become fluent you can create immersion at home immersion is an intentional process, not just geographic Episode Transcript Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Why Some People Learn English Faster (and it doesn’t matter)	10 Feb 2026	00:15:19
Send me a message! 🔗 Free guide on building language learning habits 🔗 Build good language learning habits 🌟 Episode Highlights Comparison should only be used to learn from others, not to feel bad about yourself ("Comparison is the thief of joy") Aptitude determines speed, not capability—everyone is capable of learning a language Learning English is not a race—focus on your own progress, not others' ("mind your business") Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	You Don’t Need More Vocabulary—You Need This Skill	03 Feb 2026	00:17:32
Send me a message! Free guide ➡️ click here 🌟 Episode Highlights how to break down big words intro to affixes getting started (free guide!) Episode Transcript Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Why Learning English from TV Almost Works	27 Jan 2026	00:11:08
Send me a message! 💟 Check out my website for extra materials! 🌟 Episode Highlights what TV does well what TV doesn’t do well what to do instead Episode Transcript Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Is English the Hardest Language?	20 Jan 2026	00:13:28
Send me a message! 🤩 Visit my website: https://www.missjeanteaches.com 📝 Want the transcript? Download it here: https://ko-fi.com/s/8541cf96d3 🌟 Episode Highlights English isn’t the hardest language. There is no hardest language. languages are only hard when you compare them every language has trade-offs Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	How Long Does It Take To Learn English?	13 Jan 2026	00:18:06
Send me a message! 🤩 Visit my website: https://www.missjeanteaches.com 📝 Want the transcript? Download it here: https://ko-fi.com/s/37af81f986 🌟 Episode Highlights it’s not about time, it’s about habits the four laws of behavior change (according to James Clear) ways to use the four laws Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Do You Really Need to Study English Every Day?	11 Nov 2025	00:11:37
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights turn passive time into English time switch one small thing to English make English part of your inner world Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Is Taking a Break from English a Mistake?	04 Nov 2025	00:10:33
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights depends on why and for how long depends on your level have a plan to return and how Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Stop Relying on Motivation - Do This Instead	28 Oct 2025	00:12:07
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights Create tiny habits: Start with just 2 minutes of English per day—consistency beats intensity Make it obvious: Change your phone language to English, use English subtitles, put notes around your house, etc. Make it rewarding: Celebrate small wins to release happy chemicals in your brain and create a positive cycle Make it part of your identity: You're not just learning English—you ARE an English learner and English speaker (even if you're not perfect yet) Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Why Do We Compare to Native Speakers (and should we?)	21 Oct 2025	00:11:17
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights Your goal should be to understand native speakers and be understood by them, not to become exactly like them Learning a language as an adult is fundamentally different from how native speakers learned - it's "apples to oranges” Be kinder to yourself and don't try to erase your unique perspective Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Why Do We Forget Words So Quickly?	14 Oct 2025	00:12:17
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights We try to learn too much too quickly Emotional connection is key to memory Repetition through spaced intervals works best Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Is Perfectionism Stopping You From Becoming Fluent?	07 Oct 2025	00:14:30
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights what is perfectionism? is perfection helpful? or not? how does perfectionism impact language learning Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	How to Find the Right English Teacher	30 Sep 2025	00:15:47
Send me a message! 🔗 Join the waitlist here 🌟 Episode Highlights where to start finding an English teacher what if it's too expensive? what to ask an English teacher Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Can Stories Help You Learn English?	23 Sep 2025	00:09:09
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights advantages of learning through stories possible disadvantages how to get started Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	How I Became an English Teacher (This is how I really talk)	16 Sep 2025	00:18:26
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights where I worked before I was a teacher why I became a teacher / how I became a teacher where my teaching is going Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	How Ben Learned Arabic (feat. Benjamin Bergeron)	09 Sep 2025	00:18:28
Send me a message! ➡️ Ben's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benjamin_Bergeron 🌟 Episode Highlights Ben's experience with languages learning Arabic in the army language tips Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Back to School Madness in America!	02 Sep 2025	00:11:17
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights back to school season how to talk about this time naturally common trends Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	THIS is More Important Than Grammar (feat. my dad)	05 Aug 2025	00:21:24
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights Strategies to improve your confidence Why is pronunciation so important? How to practice pronunciation Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	5 Different Ways to say "I don't care"	29 Jul 2025	00:13:53
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights I'm flexible It's up to you Whatever works I don't mind either way Makes no difference to me Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Which is better: American or British English?	15 Jul 2025	00:16:59
Send me a message! Ways to talk about food 🌟 Episode Highlights which accent should you learn? everyday differences different expressions Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	How Catherine Became Fluent feat. a current student	08 Jul 2025	00:17:33
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights Catherine’s English journey Catherine’s other languages Catherine’s advice for intermediate learners Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	All About Independence Day	01 Jul 2025	00:12:08
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights a bit of American history the Declaration of Independence current traditions Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Steal My 5 Favorite Slang Terms	24 Jun 2025	00:14:21
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights should you learn slang? how to find slang my favorite slang Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitch Support the show
	Juneteenth: A Beginner’s Guide feat. Tee	17 Jun 2025	00:19:32
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights what is Juneteenth? the history of Juneteenth how it is celebrated Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support me on Ko-Fi Support the show
	Essential Vocabulary and Culture for Father’s Day	10 Jun 2025	00:12:34
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights where Father’s Day started why it took so long to become a holiday how we celebrate it today Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support me on Ko-Fi Support the show
	I Accidentally Saw a Rocket Launch	27 May 2025	00:09:38
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights the rocket launch the space shuttle the memorial Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support me Support the show
	Right Words, Right Time: The English of Encouragement	20 May 2025	00:15:23
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights general expressions of encouragement encourage someone when they’re doubting themselves inspire and motivate someone Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support me on Ko-Fi Support the show
	Storytime: A Slight Postal Drama	13 May 2025	00:16:43
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights things all Americans hate did someone steal my package? what my package contained Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support me on Ko-Fi! Support the show
	Essential Culture and Vocabulary for Mother's Day	06 May 2025	00:11:15
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights history of Mother's Day Mother's Day traditions general vocabulary Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	From Yum to Yuck: Talking About Food Like a Native Speaker	29 Apr 2025	00:16:00
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights food vocabulary food expressions food culture Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support me on Ko-Fi! Support the show
	Season 2 Coming Soon!	25 Apr 2025	00:02:02
Send me a message! Please consider supporting me, so I can keep making episodes you enjoy :) Support the show
	An American Easter: Culture and Vocabulary	22 Apr 2025	00:12:05
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights what is Easter? Easter traditions my Easter before & now Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support me on Ko-Fi! Support the show
	Why You’re Hearing English Wrong (and How to Fix It)	15 Apr 2025	00:12:07
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights what are minimal pairs how to use minimal pairs to train your ear resources to practice listening Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support me on Ko-Fi! Support the show
	How Anna Became Fluent (feat. a former student)	08 Apr 2025	00:18:17
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights don’t focus on progress; keep going bring English into your daily life find what interests you 🌟 Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok 🌟 Support me on Ko-Fi Support the show
	Gotcha! Let's Talk About April Fool's	01 Apr 2025	00:08:56
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights what is this tradition where does it come from—no one knows some (harmless) prank ideas 🌟 Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok 🌟 Support me on Ko-Fi Support the show
	What is St. Patrick’s Day About in America?	18 Mar 2025	00:10:54
Send me a message! English Extras Episode #46: What is St. Patrick’s Day About in America? 🌟 Episode Highlights who is Saint Patrick how we celebrate in America a few random pieces of trivia Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok 💫 Support me on Ko-Fi Support the show
	How to (Dis)agree in English	11 Mar 2025	00:12:41
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights Use shorter, more casual expressions with friends ("Same!" "No way!") and longer, more diplomatic phrases with colleagues and strangers. Tone matters more than the actual words - practice different intonations to ensure your message comes across as intended. When disagreeing, using "I" statements and acknowledging the other person's viewpoint first creates a smoother conversation. Episode Transcript Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Getting Out of the Intermediate Plateau: Tips and Tricks	04 Mar 2025	00:15:25
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights Progress isn't linear Be your own benchmark Teaching others teaches you Listen and Watch 👉 Watch the episode on YouTube Episode Transcript Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	From CRYING in Latin Class to Speaking Chinese	25 Feb 2025	00:15:13
Send me a message! 🌟 Episode Highlights classroom language learning vs real-world language learning finding the method that works for you the impact of goals Listen and Watch 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform Episode Transcript Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok Support the show
	Are you saying "thank you" like a native speaker?	18 Feb 2025	00:12:54
Send me a message! English Extras Episode #41: Are You Saying ‘Thank You’ Like a Native Speaker? 🌟 Episode Highlights basic ways to say thank you every day situations ways to level up your thanks Listen and Watch 👉 Watch the full episode on YouTube 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform Episode Transcript Want to read along? 📖 Download the full transcript here Find me on social media! ➪ @missjeanteaches YouTube Instagram TikTok BlueSky Support the show

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