Speak with Nick
Speak English fluently and naturally - without the boring grammar drills! Join a certified British language coach in Italy for practical tips, cultural insights, and inspiring stories to make learning simple and fun. Stop studying, start speaking!
Accompagno gli italiani a parlare inglese in modo fluido e naturale.
Made with love by Nick at speakwithnick.it
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Episodes

Oct 14, 2026
Oct 14, 2026
3 min
3 minutes of English with Nick.An Activate English Experience (not a boring lesson).Listen, think, then use English in your life.
No Time For English? Try this!L'inglese non deve essere un altro impegno da aggiungere alla tua giornata. Puoi semplicemente portare l’inglese nella vita che fai già.
Leggi la trascrizione completa sul mio sito mentre ascolti il podcast qui: www.speakwithnick.it podcast
Non perderti il prossimo Active English Experience, iscriviti qui e ci mettiamo in contatto: www.speakwithnick.it free-practice-with-me

Sep 30, 2026
Sep 30, 2026
1 min
3 minutes of English with Nick.An Activate English Experience (not a boring lesson).Listen, write, think and use English in your life!
Welcome October!
Leggi la trascrizione completa sul mio sito mentre ascolti il podcast qui: www.speakwithnick.it podcast
Non perderti il prossimo Active English Experience, iscriviti qui e ci mettiamo in contatto: www.speakwithnick.it free-practice-with-me

Sep 14, 2026
Sep 14, 2026
2 min
3 minutes of English with Nick.An Activate English Experience (not a boring lesson).Listen, write, think and use English in your life!
Getting Organised - organise your life AND improve your English!
Leggi la trascrizione completa sul mio sito mentre ascolti il podcast qui: www.speakwithnick.it podcast
Non perderti il prossimo Active English Experience, iscriviti qui e ci mettiamo in contatto: www.speakwithnick.it free-practice-with-me

Aug 31, 2026
Aug 31, 2026
1 min
2 minutes of English with Nick.An Activate English Experience (not a boring lesson).Listen, write, think and use the language in your life.
What does your best September look like?Are you looking forward to this month?What are your plans?And how could September help you explore and discover new English?
Leggi la trascrizione completa sul mio sito mentre ascolti il podcast qui: www.speakwithnick.it podcast
Non perderti il prossimo Active English Experience, iscriviti qui e ci mettiamo in contatto: www.speakwithnick.it free-practice-with-me

Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
7 min
Improve your English listening skills while learning about an important part of everyday culture in the UK. Explore the world of charity shops, thrift stores, and vintage shopping. These colourful and unique places are a big part of British shopping culture and play an important role in the growing movement away from fast fashion and towards more ethical and sustainable consumption.Listen to this podcast, while reading a full transcript and on my website here: www.speakwithnick.it/charity-shops-thrift-vintage-moving-beyond-fast-fashion/

Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
8 min
Reading English for Pleasure is for English learners who want to improve their English naturally. Through stories, reflections, and real-life language, you’ll discover how reading for enjoyment builds vocabulary, confidence, and a deeper feeling for English, without studying, translating, or pressure.Listen to this podcast and read a full transcript on my website here:https://www.speakwithnick.it/reading-english-for-pleasure-to-improve-naturally/

Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
5 min
In this episode, we slow down to reduce the stress of the Christmas season by discovering some fun British Christmas traditions. From Christmas crackers and mince pies to Boxing Day and colourful Christmas jumpers, you’ll learn about English curiosities that bring the holiday spirit to life. Relax, and enjoy a cozy moment of English learning.
🇮🇹 Se sei italiano e vuoi seguire questo episodio parola per parola, trovi la trascrizione completa e la sezione Language Focus sul mio sito: speakwithnick.it/podcast.
Discover my English speaking community: English Second Nature

Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
6 min
Why do so many Italians hesitate to speak English? One word: fear.Fear of mistakes. Fear of not being “ready”.
But here’s the truth: speaking improves only by speaking - yes, even with mistakes!
I'm Nick Simcock, certified language coach, and I help Italians unlock their English by transforming fear into progress. In this episode, we dive into the mindsets that block you and the simple shifts that can finally set your English free.
🇮🇹 Se sei italiano e vuoi seguire questo episodio parola per parola, trovi la trascrizione completa e la sezione Language Focus sul mio sito: speakwithnick.it/podcast.
Discover my community: English Second Nature

Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
8 min
What are the best ways to use AI for your English? And what are the limitations and drawbacks?
AI is an amazing tool to help you with your English, but real human interaction remains the key to success!On my website you can find the full transcript www.speakwithnick.it podcast
Se sei italiano e vuoi capire ogni parola di questo podcast, vai sul mio sito dove potrai ascoltarmi mentre segui la trascrizione completa. In più, troverai la sezione “Language Focus” per scoprire le frasi più particolari che uso.

Aug 25, 2025
Aug 25, 2025
11 min
Why does your motivation come and go? How can you make real progress with your English?
If you’re feeling inspired and motivated to really improve your English, that’s great! But beyond your motivation and desire to do it, you need something more: the power of habits!
Se sei italiano e vuoi capire ogni parola di questo podcast, vai sul mio sito www.speakwithnick.it podcast dove potrai ascoltarmi mentre segui la trascrizione completa. In più, troverai la sezione “Language Focus” per scoprire le frasi più particolari che uso.
