English Learning Podcast: How to Talk About Yourself in English (B2–C1)

Have you ever frozen when someone said "Tell me about yourself"? You're not alone — and in this episode, we're fixing that for good. Join Emma and Jake as they have a real, natural conversation about one of the most important English skills you'll ever need: talking about yourself confidently, clearly, and authentically in English. This isn't a textbook lesson. This is a full, flowing conversation designed to help intermediate and upper-intermediate learners (B2–C1) hear natural English in action — with real phrases, real humor, and real learning woven right into the dialogue. 🎙️ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: → How to introduce yourself naturally in casual and formal situations → The best phrases for talking about where you're from, what you do, and what you love → How to describe your personality without sounding like a robot → The Present–Past–Future structure for job interview answers → How to talk about your strengths without sounding arrogant → How to handle weaknesses honestly and intelligently → What to say when you don't understand a question → Filler phrases that make you sound fluent and natural → How to use self-deprecating humor to instantly connect with people → Why your English "imperfections" are actually signs of courage 🗣️ WHO IS THIS FOR: This episode is made for English learners at the B2 to C1 level who want to move beyond textbook English and start speaking like a real person. If you understand English pretty well but struggle to express yourself naturally — especially when talking about yourself — this episode was made specifically for you. Whether you're preparing for a job interview, getting ready to study abroad, moving to an English-speaking country, or simply wanting to make better conversations with people around the world, the skills in this episode will genuinely help you. 📌 USEFUL PHRASES FROM THIS EPISODE: ✦ "I'm originally from... but I've been living in..." ✦ "I've been really getting into..." ✦ "I'd say I'm someone who..." ✦ "I tend to be quite..." ✦ "What I'm really hoping to..." ✦ "It's been quite a journey." ✦ "I'm working towards..." ✦ "Could you rephrase that?" ✦ "Let me think about that for a second..." ✦ "I've always had a passion for..." 💡 HOW TO USE THIS EPISODE: Listen once all the way through and just enjoy the conversation. Then listen again and pause whenever you hear a phrase you want to use. Try repeating it out loud. Then — and this is the most important step — record yourself doing your own one-minute self-introduction using the phrases you've learned. You'll be amazed how much one episode can shift your confidence. 🔁 PRACTICE TIP FROM JAKE: Record yourself giving a one-minute self-introduction every day for one week. You don't need it to be perfect. You just need to do it. Language learning is muscle memory — and the only way to build that muscle is to use it. This episode runs approximately 20–25 minutes — the perfect length for a commute, a walk, or your morning routine. No filler, no fluff — just genuine, useful conversation that respects your time and your intelligence. If this episode helped you, please like, share, and subscribe. Leave a comment below telling us one thing about yourself — in English, of course. We read every single one. New episodes every week. See you in the next one. 🎧 #EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #EnglishListening #TalkAboutYourself #EnglishSpeaking #B2English #C1English #IntermediateEnglish #EnglishConversation #SpeakEnglishConfidently #EnglishForBeginners #UpperIntermediate #EnglishPractice #ESLPodcast #EnglishFluency #NaturalEnglish #EnglishPhrase #JobInterviewEnglish #EverydayEnglish #EnglishLearners #SelfIntroductionEnglish #EnglishTips #LearnEnglishOnline #ESL #EnglishSkills #SpeakingEnglish #EnglishGrammar #AmericanEnglish #BritishEnglish #EnglishVocabulary