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5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс | 5 Minutes of English with Laura Pickens

Laura Pickens | Лора (Лаура) Пикенс

Мини-уроки английского от носителя — Laura Pickens (Лора / Лаура Пикенс). В каждом выпуске я объясняю самые частые ошибки русскоязычных учеников, разбираю культурные нюансы и показываю, как звучит настоящий американский английский — живой, естественный и интуитивный. Никакой зубрёжки, никаких скучных правил — только реальный язык, как будто вы разговариваете с другом-американцем, который наконец объясняет, почему что-то звучит «не так».Хочешь больше? Присоединяйся к моему бесплатному

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5:12

Get and Be | 5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс

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2025/06/09

💥 STATE VS. CHANGE — GET AND BE"Be" shows who you are. "Get" shows how you became that way. They look simple, but they’re some of the trickiest, most important words in English. Learn how to *be* fluent and *get* confident with this episode. If you want extra practice, examples, and real follow-ups — Join my private Telegram club at laurapickens.ru/podcast💥 СОСТОЯНИЕ ИЛИ ИЗМЕНЕНИЕ — GET И BE"Be" — это твое состояние. "Get" — это момент, когда ты таким

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Ban Present Continuous | 5 минут английского с Лорой...

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2025/06/06

🎙 Ban Present Continuous? One of Laura’s top clients—who hates grammar—made a powerful discovery: Future Perfect isn’t useless. It’s how you turn “I hope to finish” into “It will be done.” This episode unpacks why Future Perfect sounds confident, trustworthy, and decisive, and how switching from “I’m working on it” to “I will have finished it” changes the game at work—and in life.🎧 Want to practice using Future Perfect with more examples? Join our private Telegram chat at t.me/joinlaurachat and

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Chewsday | 5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс

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2025/06/04

🎙 Why does Tuesday sound like "Chewsday"? Welcome to the wild world of native English pronunciation. In this episode, Laura explains why many English speakers pronounce T like CH in words like *tree, future, picture,* and *Tuesday.* This isn’t a mistake — it’s just not in the textbooks. Learn where it happens, why it confuses learners, and how to use it to sound more natural.🎧 Want to practice this sound with a word list and examples? Join our private Telegram chat at t.me/joinlaurachat

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It cost $5 | 5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс

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2025/06/02

🎙 Is it past or present? “It cost $5.” Sounds simple… until you realize it could mean two different things. In this episode, we break down the real-life confusion that comes with irregular verbs like *cost, cut, put,* and why “cost” is the one that trips people up the most. Learn how to tell if something’s been bought—or still waiting on the shelf—based on one tiny sound. 🎧 Want more examples and practice? Join our private Telegram chat at t.me/joinlaurachat for bonus content and personal

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тихо едешь, дальше будешь | 5 минут английского с...

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2025/05/30

🎧 THE CALMER YOU GO, THE FURTHER YOU GET How do you say “тише едешь — дальше будешь” in English? There’s more than one way—but only one teaches you a powerful grammar structure you’ll use forever. In this episode, Laura breaks down the “the more…the more…” formula, shows how to build complex comparisons, and gives you the tools to sound way more natural in English.Want to go deeper and practice building your own sentences? Join our private Telegram chat for exercises and tutoring from Laura

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5:28

нам нравится это | 5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс

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2025/05/28

🎧 WHY “IT LIKES US” IS TOTALLY WRONG Think translating “мне нравится” is easy? Think again. The cases flip, the logic shifts, and suddenly you're saying a dog is into you. In this episode, Laura breaks down why this innocent little phrase is secretly one of the hardest things to translate—and how to fix it with one mental trick that always works.Want to make sure you never mess this up again? Join our private Telegram chat for access to exclusive exercises and Laura as your personal tutor:

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Кроме? | 5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс

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2025/05/26

🎧 WHAT DOES "KROME" ACTUALLY MEAN? It’s not always "except"—and if you’ve been saying that, you might be accidentally insulting bananas. In this episode, Laura breaks down the real meaning of "кроме" with crystal-clear examples that show when you're saying “minus” instead of “plus.” She also shares the one translation that’s always safe when you're not sure. Wanna make sure you never mistranslate again? Join our private Telegram chat at t.me/joinlaurachat for

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5:07

We fixin' to learn | 5 минут английского с Лорой...

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2025/05/23

“We fixin’ to learn”: Southern slang and future forms You’ve learned “going to,” maybe even “will”… but what about “about to”? In this episode, we explore the phrase “to be about to do something” — a super useful way to talk about the immediate future. Plus, we dip into Southern American English with “we fixin’ to…” for those who love dialects and cultural flavor. Want to hear more language gems that never make it into textbooks? Join our private Telegram chat at t.me/joinlaurachat “We fixin’ to

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4:20

Can you listen? | 5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс

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2025/05/21

Politeness or command? What “Can you…” *really* means “Can I have…?” sounds like a question. But in English, it often means “Give me.” “Can you…?” sounds like a polite request—but it’s a command. This episode dives into how English hides directness behind politeness, and how these phrases can trip up native Russian speakers. Want deeper examples, extra context, and support? Join our private Telegram chat at t.me/joinlaurachat “Can I…” — вежливость или приказ? Вы думали, что “Can you send me

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Talk is the word you want | 5 минут английского с...

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2025/05/19

TALK: the most natural word you’re not using There’s one word that native speakers use all the time—but Russians almost never do. It's simple, flexible, and perfect for everyday English: TALK. In this episode, we break down why "talk" beats "discuss" or "speak" in most situations, and how using it can instantly make you sound more natural. Want more examples and extra practice with "talk"? Join our private Telegram chat at t.me/joinlaurachat TALK — слово,

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5:05

coulda woulda shoulda | 5 минут английского с Лорой...

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2025/05/16

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda — The One Sound That Changes EverythingEver hear someone say “coulda” and wonder what it really means? In this episode, we dig into the fast, messy beauty of real spoken English and how just one tiny sound can change a sentence from present to past. Learn how to hear the difference between “could cut” and “coulda cut,” why it matters, and how to train your ear to pick it up. You’ll get repeat-after-me practice and real-life examples that sharpen your listening skills fast

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He said “I will call you” | 5 минут английского с...

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2025/05/14

Will He Call or Not? How Grammar Tells a StoryWhat does “He said, I will call you” *really* mean? In this episode, we dive into the subtle meanings behind different future forms in English—*will*, *going to*, and *present continuous*—and how they reflect intention, planning, and emotional nuance. It's grammar meets real life, with a side of dating drama. Want to practice using these forms in a real way? Join our private Telegram chat: t.me/joinlaurachatПозвонит или нет? Что грамматика говорит о

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Let's back out of this mistake | 5 минут английского...

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2025/05/12

"I back home" – Why It's Wrong and How to Fix ItIf you've ever said something like "I back home at 5"—this one's for you. In this episode, I break down one of the most common mistakes Russian speakers make when trying to translate "вернуться" into English. We’ll talk about how and when to use “back” correctly (hint: it’s not a verb!), and the sneaky situations where it *can* be one. Plus, you’ll get three speaking prompts to practice and improve on your own. Want

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I wish you could have known | 5 минут английского с...

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2025/05/09

Ever said “I want to made” or “I should went”? It’s okay—just make it perfect. This episode is all about how to show the past when the verb can’t be past. From infinitives to modals to gerunds, Laura explains how have + V3 unlocks time travel in English.💬 Want a practice quiz to test yourself? Join the Telegram chat: t.me/joinlaurachatНе знаешь, как поставить глагол в прошедшее, если он “внутри” предложения? Нельзя сказать want to made или should went, но можно: want to have made, should have gone

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You know who I'm talking about | 5 минут английского...

5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс | 5 Minutes of... ·

2025/05/07

Why does “He loves it” sometimes sound weird? It’s probably the stress. In English, pronouns don’t get the spotlight. This episode dives into how intonation works, why we emphasize new information, and how to stop sounding like you're reading a textbook.💬 Want to practice this “music” of English? Join the private Telegram chat: t.me/joinlaurachatСтавишь ударение на “HE loves IT”? Ой. Интонация — это не декорация, а ритм английского. В этом выпуске Лора показывает, почему местоимения редко

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How to say no | 5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс

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2025/05/05

Tired of mixing up “cancel,” “reject,” and “refuse”? You're not alone. In this episode, Laura breaks down the real difference between English verbs that all kinda mean “no,” and gives you one phrase that almost always works: say no to. It's native, simple, and saves you from sounding like a translator.💬 Want real examples and a cheat sheet? Join the private Telegram chat: t.me/joinlaurachatГоворишь “They cancelled my visa”? Стоп. Cancel, deny, reject, refuse — звучат похоже, но работают

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4:37

Bitch at the Beach | 5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс

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2025/05/02

Bitch или beach? Sheet или shit? 😬 Эта разница может стоить тебе понимания. Разбираем самую частую ошибку русскоязычных в английском — короткий звук I. Готов(а) наконец выговорить это правильно?

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End it Right | 5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс

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2025/04/30

“Did you stop the movie or finish it?” In this episode, Laura breaks down the real difference between end, stop, finish, complete, and more. If you’ve ever struggled with how to *end* something in English, this one’s for you. Wrap it up the right way.💬 Want to practice with real examples from your life? Come to my Telegram chat: t.me/joinlaurachat. You'll get exercises, answers, and personal feedback.Ты остановил фильм или досмотрел до конца? В этом выпуске Лора объясняет разницу между end,

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4:03

You had better listen | 5 минут английского с Лорой...

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2025/04/28

"You had better" isn’t just a casual suggestion—it’s basically a threat. In this episode, Laura breaks down the difference between “you had better,” “I’d rather,” “I’d prefer,” and “it would be better if.” Learn how to stop translating “лучше” the wrong way and start sounding more like a native.💬 Want real-life practice with these phrases? Join my Telegram chat: t.me/joinlaurachat. Get exercises, examples, and answers straight from me.Фраза "You had better" — это не просто совет,

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бери бара бира | 5 минут английского с Лорой Пикенс

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2025/04/25

Think Russian nonsense can help your American accent? It totally can. “бери бара бира” is your new secret weapon to mastering the American T sound—and Laura will show you exactly how. Inspired by Ann Cook’s American Accent Training, this episode is all about rhythm, flow, and letting loose.💬 Want more silly-sounding drills that actually work? Join the private Telegram chat: t.me/joinlaurachat. Practice sounds, get support, and maybe laugh a little too.Как “бери бара бира” помогает звучать

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