🌿 Feeling burned out? Maybe it's time to give yourself permission to rest.
Have you ever felt so tired that you couldn't think clearly, even when you really wanted to get things done? I've been there, too.
In this gentle episode of English Snacks, I'm sharing a personal story about burnout, learning to slow down, and discovering why taking a mental health day isn't lazy or selfish.
I live in the quiet French countryside, but even surrounded by fields, forests and birdsong, I found myself running on empty. I was working late, saying yes to everything, and spreading myself too thin. Until one morning, I realised something had to change.
Join me for a little story about switching off, recharging your batteries, and remembering that rest is essential.
✨ Improve your English naturally as you listen!
In this episode, you'll:
🌱 Practise English listening with a real, personal story.
🌱 Learn useful everyday expressions and idioms.
🌱 Discover how native English speakers talk about stress, exhaustion and relaxation.
🌱 Practise pronunciation, rhythm and intonation with a guided shadowing exercise.
🌱 Build your confidence speaking natural English.
🗣️ Today's useful English expressions
• Burned out — completely exhausted from too much stress.
• Running on empty — having almost no energy left.
• To burn the candle at both ends — staying up late, getting up early, from working too much.
• Spread yourself too thin — trying to do too many things.
• At the end of your rope — feeling that you can't cope any longer.
• Switch off — stop thinking about work and relax.
• Unwind — relax after a busy or stressful day.
• A weight off your shoulders — a feeling of relief when a worry disappears.
And more!
🎧 Make this your little English break.
You can listen at a slower speed and read along with the transcript. At the end, we'll practise speaking together using shadowing: listen to me, then repeat the sentences, copying my rhythm and intonation.
💚 Your little challenge: What's one thing that helps you recharge your batteries? A walk, a cup of tea, a good book, or simply switching off your phone? Give yourself permission to do it.
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日本語: 中級英語リスニング｜自然な英語表現・英語イディオム・発音練習｜メンタルヘルスとセルフケア
繁體中文: 英語聽力練習｜中級英文學習｜自然口語、英文片語與發音練習
한국어: 중급 영어 듣기 연습｜자연스러운 영어 표현과 영어 숙어｜영어 회화 및 발음 연습
Español: Aprende inglés intermedio con historias | Comprensión auditiva, expresiones cotidianas y pronunciación
Français: Apprendre l’anglais intermédiaire | Compréhension orale, expressions naturelles et prononciation
