Are you learning English and feeling tired of old‑school textbook stuff? This short intro episode is for you.​

I’m a South African living in Moscow, and I’m also learning Russian. My biggest challenge is finding speaking practice that actually feels interesting, not just grammar drills and exercises. That experience is what sparked The English Experiment – a podcast where you learn through English by exploring real topics and questions, not by doing tests.​

In this episode, I talk about:

• Why traditional speaking practice often feels flat for adults
• The idea of learning through English, not just “learning English”
• How your curiosity and questions can shape future episodes
• Optional extras like transcripts and study packs, if you want a bit more structure​

If any of this sounds like your journey, stick around. This is The English Experiment with Chantelle. Let’s see where this goes.​

Tools I use:​

• Perplexity – research, ideas, planning: https://plex.it/referrals/R5ALDFB7
• Replit – website experiments and development: https://replit.com/refer/chanterblanch

Some of these are referral links, which means I may receive a small benefit if you sign up using them, at no extra cost to you.

Teaser – The English Experiment with Chantelle

Hello, I’m Chantelle, an English teacher in Moscow who’s obsessed with real, unscripted conversation. This podcast isn’t a grammar lesson — it’s an experiment.

In each episode, I’ll explore stories, ideas, and conversations that matter to curious people who happen to be using English. You’ll hear natural speech, hesitation, softening language, and all the messy, human parts that never make it into textbooks.

If you want to learn about interesting things while your English grows in the background, you’re in the right place. New episodes every two weeks.

If this sounds like your kind of journey, follow the show, listen to the teaser, and feel free to email me your ideas or questions at TEEwChantelle@mail.ru.

Tools I use for this project (referral links):

Perplexity – research, ideas, and planning: https://plex.it/referrals/R5ALDFB7tubularlabs​

Replit – website experiments and development: https://replit.com/refer/chanterblanchtubularlabs​

Some of these are referral links, which means I may receive a small benefit if you sign up using them, at no extra cost to you.