Last time, we talked about false friends—words that look similar in English and your native language, but mean something very different.

Get the text on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/351-false-friends

Example 1: Actual

This one’s a classic false friend.

In Spanish, “actual” or in Portuguese “atual” means “current” or “present.”

But in English, “actual” means real or true — not “current.”

So if you say:
👉 “My actual job is very interesting,”
you probably mean: “My current job.”

Hi! I want to talk about something that can really help you understand English vocabulary better — especially if you speak a Romance language like Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, or Romanian.

These languages all come from Latin — you know, the language spoken by the Romans a long time ago. That’s why we call them Romance languages.

Get the transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/350-false-friends

Some students like to read while they listen. Others prefer to read afterward. It’s totally up to you.
You might find it helps connect the sounds and the spelling—or just gives you more confidence.
And one last thing before we jump in:

Even if it feels like you’re learning slowly… you’re not.
Small steps really do add up.

Read the full text on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/349-learn-english-with-small-daily-habits/