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

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 You understand the film. You laugh at the jokes. Then someone asks, "What did you do at the weekend?" and your mind goes blank. Sound familiar? In this episode of The Easy English Podcast, Oliver explains why you can understand English but find it hard to speak. You'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'll get four simple ways to practise speaking on your own. Perfect for intermediate (B1-B2) learners who want to speak more confidently. Vocabulary in this episode: • gap — A space between two things • passive — You receive something, but you don't actively do or make it • to retrieve — To find something and bring it back • to hesitate — To stop for a moment before you do or say something, usually because you're not sure or a bit nervous • automatic — Done without thinking about it