Why Can't I Speak English? - Understanding vs Speaking | Easy English Podcast

<p>Get the full PDF workbook for this episode (full transcript, vocabulary practice, comprehension questions and activities) plus weekly bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver</p><p> </p><p>You understand the film. You laugh at the jokes. Then someone asks, &quot;What did you do at the weekend?&quot; and your mind goes blank. Sound familiar?</p><p> </p><p>In this episode of The Easy English Podcast, Oliver explains why you can understand English but find it hard to speak. You&#39;ll learn about passive and active vocabulary, why retrieving words is harder than recognizing them, and how time pressure and fear make you hesitate. Then you&#39;ll get four simple ways to practise speaking on your own. Perfect for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want to speak more confidently.</p><p> </p><p>Vocabulary in this episode:</p><p>• gap — A space between two things</p><p>• passive — You receive something, but you don&#39;t actively do or make it</p><p>• to retrieve — To find something and bring it back</p><p>• to hesitate — To stop for a moment before you do or say something, usually because you&#39;re not sure or a bit nervous</p><p>• automatic — Done without thinking about it</p>