Episodes
Hi guys! This is our last episode of Speak English Today!  Hope to see you again next time! Keep practicing ok!  Love, Gio & Kiky
Published 06/13/22
Published 06/13/22
Buat SETlers yang lagi sering praktek English Conversation, wajib banget save episode SET kali ini. Disini kita bakal belajar yang namanya syllable stress. Syllable stress itu penting banget lho buat ngebedain makna atau konteks yang kita maksud waktu berbicara, biar engga miscom.  Kalian bisa dengerin episode ini di YouTube, IGTV, Apple Podcast, dan juga Spotify!
Published 03/14/22
Hi SETlers, episode kali ini kocak banget, lho. Kita bakal belajar tentang kepribadian manusia bareng Kiky sama Gio. Ada beberapa pertanyaan diskusi di episode ini yang bisa kamu pakai buat diskusi dengan sahabat kali juga. Yuk, langsung dengerin aja. Available juga di Instagram, Spotify,Apple Podcast,  YouTube, dan Facebook.
Published 02/14/22
Hi SETlers! What do you think about the idea of getting back with your ex? Is it a good idea? or a bad idea? Gio and Kiky are discussing things you need to consider if you think getting back with your ex is a good idea. Hope it helps you to make your decision SETLers! Let us know your comment on our IG post : englishtoday or youtube channel: englishtodayindonesia. 
Published 01/30/22
Tim WFO angkat tangan! Kebanyakan perusahaan udah mulai kerja dari kantor, nih. Kantor kamu, gimana? Udah WFO atau masih WFH? Di episode ini, Kiki sama Gio bakal bahas tentang kenangan-kenangan mereka pas WFO plus culture apa aja sih yang dibutuhin pas WFH. Yuk, kita dengerin obrolan asyik Gio sama Kiki. Tapi ada syaratnya!  Dengerin podcast ada syaratnya? 🤔  Iya! Karena di podcast ini ada reading exercise-nya, kalian harus baca artikelnya dulu yah. Bisa langsung dibaca...
Published 01/17/22
Hello SETLers!  In this episode, we'll have a listening exercise about a type of person who is either a short sleeper or a long sleeper. Try to listen to the reading passage read by Kiky and Gio, and then answer the questions. Let us know if you got it all correct or is there some wrong answers. And oh, which one are you? are you a short sleeper or a long sleeper?   
Published 01/03/22
Hi SETlers! Ini episode pertama di 2022, lho, SETlers. What are you looking forward to this year? It is exciting to expect something! Disini Gio dan Kiki share tentang apa yang mereka nanti-nantikan di tahun 2022. Nah, kalau SETlers, ada nggak hal yang kalian tunggu-tunggu juga di tahun 2022? Try to answer this question in English by leaving a comment on this post. Gio dan Kiki udah kasih contoh, lho. Now, it's your turn! You can watch and listen to this podcast on Spotify: Speak English...
Published 01/03/22
Hello SETlers! Have you ever had a moment where you think it's normal but it's not considered normal by other people who are not Indonesian and you can only say ' it's such a typical Indonesian!'. Indonesians have unique behaviors that other people from different countries might find it mind boggling. In this episode, we are sharing our Indonesian mind boggling moments which perhaps is rather personal and everyone else might not find it relatable, but at least these are the things that we...
Published 12/05/21
Hi SETlers!! This is our episode focusing on your reading comprehension, so before you listen to this one, have a read at this link and then listen to our discussion about responding to an interview. Hopefully, this will help you to gain new insight about how to respond on your next job interview in a better way. https://qz.com/work/2056746/what-to-do-when-a-job-interviewer-says-tell-me-about-yourself/   Please let us know your thoughts about this episode, and if you have an idea on...
Published 11/21/21
Hi SETlers! Welcome back to our new episode focusing on business English conversation, especially when you're facing your colleagues, boss or clients. Have you ever felt confused on how to say 'No' to your colleague or boss the right way because you don't want to sound confusing or might create a misunderstanding in your sentence?  We are giving you some alternatives to express your thoughts without feeling guilty delivering it. Let us know if you find it helpful and give us some of your...
Published 11/08/21
Hello SETlers! This is our new concept on our episode whereby we are focusing on enhancing your listening skills by reading an article/ story about something, in this one, we will talk about a famous legendary rock band ' Queen' in the 70s. Feel free to prepare for your notes and pen to answer the questions that we'll be asking after reading the article for you. The good news is, you can repeat the audio if you still haven't got the answers yet. Hope you find it useful SETlers! Happy...
Published 10/31/21
Hi SETlers! In this episode, we'll talk about Squid Game, the Korean dystopian drama series, that has taken over the world and is on track to become the most-watched original series on Netflix. But with the show being set in Korea and paying homage to local childhood games, the burning question everyone has is how Squid Game would play out in other countries.Gio and Kiky are going to talk about few Indonesian childhood games that we could play if Squid Game were exist in Indonesia. Do you...
Published 10/17/21
Hi SETlers! Have you ever explored the sophistication of technology that could help your life a lot easier? it could be as simple as reminding you to go to your dentist appointment, or even better, helping you to make an appointment with the salon receptionist, as if they're your personal assistant who'll be there to help you with everything that you need in daily basis. Gio, our tech guy, will share more about how we could use the most of technology around us, that will definitely be an...
Published 10/03/21
Hello SETlers!! Have you heard about minimalist lifestyle before? Minimalism has become a popular practice in recent years. When you live as a minimalist, you strive to only use things that serve a purpose. It’s about living simply and having only what you need to go about your daily life. Apparently, there are more aspects that Kiky and Gio found in minimalist lifestyle that could be something you should try in your life as a change, for the better of course! Listen to this episode and let...
Published 09/19/21
Published 09/19/21
Grief is universal. At some point in everyone’s life, there will be at least one encounter with grief. It may be from the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, or any other change that alters life as you know it.In this episode, we're going to talk about 5 stages of grief that human are commonly experience when they're facing hardship of losing someone they love. For our SETlers who are dealing with this process, just believe that you'll get through this and...
Published 09/05/21
Hi SETlers! How's your financial situation during this pandemic? Learning from the mistakes of others can make a big difference in helping you to achieve greatness and wealth in life.That's why in this special episode, Kiky and Gio are explaining  5 mistakes that will never make you rich. Let us know if you like these ideas and give us your comment what other topic would you like to listen from us on our IG: englishtoday or youtube: englishtodayindonesia.
Published 08/22/21
Hi SETlers! COVID-19 has spread quickly and widely and is even deadlier that before. When enough people in the community are vaccinated, it slows down the spread of disease. Achieving herd immunity is a long-term goal. It usually requires a large amount of the population to be vaccinated. The only way to achieve it, is to start with you! Are you vaccinated? In this episode, Kiky and Gio explain how the vaccine works, the benefits, and even the facts and myths about vaccination. Don’t miss...
Published 08/08/21
Hi SETlers! Do you dread public speaking? Join the club! Along with death and spiders, it's what people fear most. However, being an effective presenter is critical for anyone who is (or aspires to be) in a leadership position.    In fact, certain presentations can be downright career defining. The good news is that, with thorough preparation and practice, you can overcome your nervousness and perform exceptionally well.   In this episode, Gio and Kiky explain how to prepare your...
Published 07/25/21
Hello SETlers! Welcome back to our new episode! This time, we'll have a mouth-watering topic about an Indonesian cuisine. Certain cuisines are a symbol of identity to each region due to its unique taste and characteristics, that is different in their own way. Rendang is one of the most delicious Indonesian dishes that is known globally because of their deliciousness. Who doesn’t know that this dish is made of beef? It is then smeared with traditional spices and coconut milk which takes days...
Published 07/11/21
Hi SETlers! Are you a fan of American/ British TV shows or movies ? Do you realize that you are actually learning new vocabulary and improving your listening skills through watching TV series or movies in English? Television programs offer one way to pick up conversational English skills and new words. However, the process of learning to speak English requires a student to be far more active than simply turning on the TV and watching. Unfortunately, English language will not be...
Published 06/27/21
Hello SETlers!! Welcome back to our new episode which is exactly the 50th episode! This time, we'll talk about an interesting topic about online meeting. Have you ever logged out of your last Zoom meeting for the day and found yourself completely drained? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people are dealing with Zoom fatigue (sometimes called virtual fatigue). It refers to the exhaustion you feel after any kind of video call or conference. Gio and Kiky are going to talk more about how to...
Published 06/14/21
Hello SETlers! In this episode, Kiky and Gio are going to talk about appearance, is it vanity or human nature? Everyone is unique. So, the personal appearance of everyone is different. As you know, everyone is represented by their own personal appearance. Appearance is your own image that you give out to other people. For example, a beggar and an actor. What image is given out by them? Which one is more attractive? Which one do you want to know more about? I think the answer must be the...
Published 05/30/21
Hello SETlers! How's your holiday been? Hope you had a great time with your family and keeping yourself in a healthy environment. So, since the holiday is over, let's go back to our English lesson with SET. Today, we'll talk about few words that are spelled the same and pronounced the same, yet they have different meaning, do you know what it's called? Yup, it's called Homonym.   There are special terms for all of these types of words, and we'll explain more about them here. It may seem...
Published 05/16/21