Alone with English

What happens when we stop chasing fluency and start listening to our inner voice — the one that speaks with an accent, pauses to find the right word, or wonders if it’s “good enough” to speak at all?

Alone with English is not your typical language learning podcast. You won’t find pronunciation drills, grammar hacks, or lists of “must-know” phrases here. Instead, this podcast is a quiet space for reflection — a place to sit with the complexity of language, identity, and the emotions that come with learning and teaching English.

Hosted by Jennie Reed and Ruth Pringle — both educators with deep experience and deep empathy — this six-part series invites you into thoughtful, honest conversations about what it really means to live with English.

Together, they explore:
– The loneliness of not feeling fully yourself in another language
– The anxiety of speaking up, even when you’re unsure
– The beauty of building connection through imperfect communication
– The inner stories we carry about our voices, our accents, and our value

If you’re learning English and often feel like you’re not quite “there yet,” or if you’re a teacher who wants to support learners more humanely and holistically, this podcast is for you.

Jennie brings years of experience as a Neurolanguage Coach and English pronunciation specialist, helping learners find confidence and ease in their spoken English. Ruth is a language coach, creative, and thinker who brings curiosity, kindness, and honesty to every conversation. Together, they offer something slower, deeper, and more personal than most language podcasts.

Each episode is 20–30 minutes long — ideal for a thoughtful walk, a quiet moment with a coffee, or whenever you need to feel a little more connected and a little less alone.