5 Minute English Talk

Do you ever feel guilty when you take a break?
In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, we explore how to talk naturally about taking a break at work, while studying, or when spending time with friends — without feeling lazy or unproductive.
You’ll learn simple, natural phrases you can use in real-life situations.
At work:
“I’m going to take a quick break.”
“I’ll be back in 10 minutes.”
“Can we take a short break?”
“Do you mind if we take five?”
While studying:
“I need a break.”
“I can’t focus anymore.”
“My brain is tired.”
“Let’s take a quick break and then continue.”
When relaxing with friends:
“I needed this.”
“It feels good to disconnect.”
“I’m just recharging.”
“I’m clearing my head.”
You’ll also hear short example conversations, repeat-after-me speaking practice, and a small speaking challenge to help you build confidence.
This episode is perfect for English learners who want to speak naturally about everyday life situations — at work, at school, and socially.
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Take a break. Recharge. And keep improving your English.

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Asking for help at work doesn’t have to feel awkward or uncomfortable.
In this episode of 5-Minute English Talk, we focus on simple, polite, and professional English phrases you can use to convince someone to help you — without sounding pushy.
You’ll learn how to ask for help naturally, respect other people’s time, and explain your situation clearly in everyday workplace conversations.
We cover practical phrases like:
“Could you help me with this for a minute?”
“Would you mind taking a quick look at this?”
“I’m a bit stuck on this — could you share your thoughts?”
“Could I get your help on this when you have a moment?”
“I’m on a tight deadline — is there any chance you could help today?”
“You’ve worked on this before, so I thought you might have a better idea.”
“I’d really appreciate your help.”
“Let me know if now’s not a good time.”
You’ll also hear a natural workplace conversation example, repeat-after-me practice, and a short speaking challenge to help you build confidence using these phrases in real situations.
Perfect for professionals, office workers, and English learners who want to sound polite, confident, and natural at work.
New full episodes drop every Monday,
and Shadow English Practice episodes every Wednesday on all audio platforms.

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Welcome back to 5-Minute English Talk.
I’m Bruce, and this Wednesday we’re back with another Shadow English Practice — a calm, easy way to build natural English through listening and repeating.
Today’s theme is getting back to routine after the holidays. These are simple, everyday sentences you’ll hear in January — at work, with friends, and in daily conversations.
In this episode, you’ll practice sentences like:
“I’m getting back into my routine.”
“It feels good to be back.”
“I’m slowly getting back to work.”
“I’m trying to stay organized this year.”
“It’s taking a little time to adjust.”
“I’m easing back into things.”
“One step at a time.”
Remember:
When you practice shadowing, there’s no need to rush. Calm, steady practice helps your English sound natural.
Before we wrap up, here’s your small challenge for today: choose one sentence from this episode and repeat it ten times — start slowly, then let it flow naturally.
Save this episode and come back to it anytime you want a relaxed speaking practice.

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In this New Year episode of 5-Minute English Talk, we start the year by going back to the basics — how to greet someone in English and how to reply naturally.
You’ll learn simple, everyday greetings like:
• “Hi”
• “Hello”
• “Hey”
And common follow-up greetings such as:
• “How are you?”
• “How’s it going?”
• “How are you doing?”
Along with natural replies like:
• “I’m good, thanks.”
• “Doing well.”
• “Pretty good.”
• “All good.”
The episode also covers casual greetings used with friends and colleagues, including:
• “What’s up?”
• “How’s everything?”
• “How’s your day going?”
Plus, you’ll hear a real conversation example, repeat-after-me practice, and a simple speaking challenge to help you feel more confident using greetings in daily life.
We also share a Happy New Year message from the 5-Minute English Talk team and explain why starting with basic topics like greetings is especially helpful for new and intermediate learners.
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✨ Shadow English Practice episodes every Wednesday on all audio platforms
Start the year strong with simple, natural English — and keep talking naturally

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Welcome back to 5-Minute English Talk!
I’m Bruce, and this Wednesday we’re starting the year with a Happy New Year Shadow English Practice.
In this episode, you’ll practice positive, natural English that people commonly use at the beginning of a new year — at work, with friends, and in everyday conversations.
You’ll repeat and shadow sentences like:
“Happy New Year!”
“Wishing you a happy and successful new year.”
“This year feels like a fresh start.”
“I’m setting a few goals for this year.”
“I want to keep improving my English.”
“I’m excited about what this year will bring.”
“Let’s make this year a great one.”
Remember:
When you shadow, don’t rush. Match the rhythm, tone, and emotion — positive, confident, and hopeful.
🎯 Mini challenge:
Pick one sentence and repeat it ten times — slowly first, then naturally.
Save this episode and practice it anytime throughout the year.

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