Today's episode is going to be a little different than usual.

In the first part, you will improve your grammar with a point-of-view story based on actual events.

And in the second part, you'll practice your English speaking with a mini-story.

Hi, I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of speakenglishpodcast.com.

My mission is to help you speak English fluently.

Okay, let's get started.

How was your summer vacation?

Mine was quite uneventful, and since it was hot, I didn't travel anywhere.

I just wanted to stay at home, chilling by the AC.

As I was saying, this episode will be a bit different. I'll start with a point of view based on actual

facts. I will talk about gym,

who wants to join the gym in the summer.

Okay, let's start.

I will tell you a short story, more than one time.

Every time, I'll change a grammar point. I can change the tense or the person.

This way, you'll notice the changes in context. First, I will tell the story from my point of view.

After a long time making excuses not to go to the gym,

Jim finally dragged his feet and walked into the gym building to sign up.

The clerk handed him the sign-up form.

With tears in his eyes, Jim filled out the registration form and paid the first installment.

Now I have no excuses, said Jim.

So the next day, he packed a gym back, which included workout clothes, a towel, shower gel,

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