English Breakthrough for Germans

English Breakthrough for Germans is a podcast for German speakers who want to become more confident English users. I'm Mike, an Australian language teacher living in Germany. I reached C2 level in German myself and have spent the last 13 years teaching English and German to adults. In each episode, you'll get comfortable English listening practice through stories from my own life, experiences from the classroom, and practical insights into how successful language learning really works. If you've ever thought: "I understand English, but I can't speak spontaneously." "I know the grammar, but I can't find the words." "I've been learning for years, but I still don't feel fluent." then this podcast is for you. I believe that language learning is not a talent. The learners who succeed are usually the ones who discover effective learning strategies and practise consistently. You'll learn how to improve your vocabulary, listenin