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English Collocations for Physical Appearance [461] Dec 13, 2023

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Describe physical appearance in English with collocations for hair, facial features and complexion. Cropped hair, dishevelled hair and a receding hairline identify a short cut, untidy hair and a change in where the hair begins. You’ll also hear combinations for the face and skin, with examples of their use.

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Spoken English | Common English Phrasal Verbs for Talking About the Weather [459] Nov 29, 2023

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In this episode, you will learn phrasal verbs crucial for your speaking skills. This is the most popular topic in English for small talk conversations and also the easiest for starting a conversation with a native speaker to sound natural.
These phrasal verbs will immediately take your English vocabulary to a different level and improve your confidence in speaking. They are a must if you are preparing for English proficiency exams like IELTS, CAE, TOEFL. Use these phrasal verbs in your speaking to impress your examiner and get a better score.

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Better Ways to Say “Big” in English [458] Nov 22, 2023

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Find twelve alternatives to big in English, including astronomical, colossal and gigantic. The examples compare ways of describing an enormous size, scale or quantity. You’ll understand the impression created by each adjective and where it fits in a description.

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21 Essential English Adjectives to Describe Films and Experiences [457] Nov 15, 2023

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In this episode, you’ll learn 21 essential English adjectives that will help you describe films, stories, and experiences more clearly and naturally.

These are words commonly used by native speakers when talking about what they watch, read, or experience, from something exciting and engaging to something disappointing or unrealistic. Each adjective is explained with clear context, so you understand how to use it correctly in real conversations.

This episode will help you:

expand your vocabulary with useful, high-frequency adjectives
describe films, books, and experiences with more precision
sound more natural and confident when sharing opinions

Ideal for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners who want to move beyond basic words and speak with more variety and clarity in everyday English.

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10 Everyday Idioms for Real Conversations [456] Nov 08, 2023

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In this episode, you’ll learn 10 everyday English idioms that will help you sound more natural and confident in conversation.

These are common idioms used in spoken English when people talk about decisions, effort, trying something new, success, and difficult situations. I explain the meaning of each one clearly and show you how it is used in context, so you can understand it quickly and use it more naturally.

This lesson is ideal for intermediate and upper-intermediate English learners who want to build real-life vocabulary, improve listening, and speak English with more ease in everyday situations.

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How to Talk About Habits in Natural English [455] Nov 01, 2023

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Unlock fluent English conversations with these nautral phrases about habits. In this episode, learn how to talk about present and past habits in English. This will help you get better at speaking English confidently.

Practice these key phrases when discussing habits in English conversations to improve your vocabulary and your overall English language skills. If you are learning English as a second or third language, building vocabulary in context will make both speaking and listening easier. The examples help you remember not only the meaning but also how the word normally appears in a sentence.

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Useful English Phrases for Writing Better Essays [454] Oct 25, 2023

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Write essays in English with formal phrases for opinions, commonly held views, other people’s arguments and evidence. It is widely believed that, there are those who argue that and all the evidence suggests that introduce different kinds of statement. You’ll understand how these phrases fit an argument in an English essay, including IELTS writing.

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Better Ways to Say “Sad” in English [452] Oct 11, 2023

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Express sadness in English with alternatives that show its strength. Feel down can describe a low mood, while distraught and devastated convey much more intense distress.
Eleven words and phrases are explained with examples, including informal British English wording. You’ll see why these expressions cannot all replace sad without changing the impression, whether you are describing disappointment or a stronger emotional reaction.

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English Idioms for Problems and Difficult Situations [451] Oct 04, 2023

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Learn some special English phrases to make you sound better! In this lesson, you'll learn advanced English idioms that can help improve your speaking and make you better at English. Learn to talk about problems and difficulties in informal English. By the end of this lesson, you'll know more English phrases, and you'll be able to use them in your daily conversations and speak more like a native speaker.
I'll teach you the meaning, and tell you how the idioms are used in context. If you're trying to get better at English, maybe for tests like IELTS, CAE, or TOEFL, or just to speak more like a native speaker with confidence, this lesson will help you improve your English skills.

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English Prepositional Phrases with “On” [450] Sep 27, 2023

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Use fourteen English prepositional phrases with on, including on occasion, on a whim and on behalf of. These concern something happening sometimes, an impulsive decision and acting for another person. You’ll hear the phrases in examples and understand the meaning of each complete combination.

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