Welcome to TALK SOFIA 💛 In today’s easy English conversation, Sophia and Henry talk about time passing and why it feels scary sometimes… but also how we can stay calm and live in the present. This is a podcast-style lesson with slow, clear speaking and natural beginner-friendly sentences. You can listen first, then repeat and practice speaking out loud. chapters: 0:00 Intro: Coffee, tea, weather, sleepy mood 1:13 Topic: Time passing & “inevitable” 2:12 When you feel time passing (birthdays, old photos) 3:11 Acceptance: notice time without panic 4:47 Pressure & staying in the present (1-minute breath) 6:21 Focus on what you can control today 7:01 “Wasting time” vs rest + avoiding shame 9:33 Family aging, grief & choosing connection 11:56 Memory tool: “Today I noticed…” 12:27 Inevitable can be freeing (work with time) 15:32 Comparison + “I’m on my own timeline” 19:18 Comment question + outro What you will practice in this episode 👇 ✔️ Listening practice with simple, clear dialogue (real conversation style) 🗣️ Speaking practice with short, repeatable sentences 📚 Useful vocabulary for feelings and daily life ✅ Simple grammar patterns you can copy and use 🌿 Calm, motivating English (not stressful, not too fast) Key topics in this conversation ⏳ 👂 Time passing (days, weeks, years) 🧠 Big feelings: pressure, anxiety, regret, grief 🧩 Real-life situations: birthdays, old photos, family, routines, social media comparison 🌱 Small steps, habits, and “progress takes time” 🤝 Connection and meaning (calling family, spending time with people) Helpful words & phrases you’ll hear 📌 ✔️ Time is passing and that’s normal. ✔️ I’m on my own timeline. ✔️ It’s not too late to start small. ✔️ Focus on what you can control today. ✔️ Work in progress / doable / overwhelmed / grounded / inevitable Level ⭐ A2 (Beginners / Low-Intermediate) Good for A1 learners too if you listen more than once and repeat slowly. How to use this lesson (easy routine) 🎧 Listen once (no pressure) Listen again and repeat 1–2 lines at a time Copy 2–3 phrases and use them in your own sentences Leave a comment for writing practice ✍️ Practice Question (Answer in the comments!) 💬 What is one small thing you want to do this week? Write 1–2 simple sentences. Your English does not need to be perfect. Example answers: “This week, I want to practice English for 10 minutes a day.” “I want to call my parents and really listen.” If this lesson helps you, please: 👍 Like the video ✅ Subscribe to TALK SOFIA 💬 Comment your answer (practice = confidence!) Thank you for listening. Be gentle with yourself. And keep practicing 💛 #TalkSofia #LearnEnglish #EnglishConversation #EnglishPodcast #EnglishForBeginners #EasyEnglish #BeginnerEnglish #A1English #A2English #SpeakingPractice #ListeningPractice #EnglishSpeaking #EnglishListening #EnglishVocabulary #EnglishPhrases #DailyEnglish #RealLifeEnglish #SimpleEnglish #ESL #EFL #LearnEnglishOnline #EnglishPractice #PodcastStyle #EnglishDialogue #EnglishConfidence #SlowEnglish #CalmEnglish #ImproveYourEnglish #StudyEnglish #EnglishLesson