Speak Better English with Harry

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How to Handle the IELTS Speaking Test With Confidence Jul 18, 2019

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🚨Improve your English with structured online lessons. Book a free trial and get clear feedback on your level, pronunciation and speaking. Book here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial

In this episode, I walk you through how the IELTS Speaking test works and how to approach each part with confidence.

You’ll learn what happens in:

Part 1 – the introduction and personal questions
Part 2 – speaking about one topic for a few minutes
Part 3 – answering follow-up questions and giving clearer opinions

I explain what examiners are really listening for and how to think, plan, and respond naturally, even when you feel under pressure. This episode is about understanding the structure of the test so you can speak more clearly, stay calm, and avoid common mistakes.

If you’re preparing for IELTS and want your spoken English to sound more organised and confident, this episode will help you know what to expect and how to prepare properly.

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Do you use English at work?

In meetings, you may know exactly what you want to say but still need a few extra seconds to find the English. You may also hesitate because you’re not sure whether a phrase sounds natural, too direct or too weak.

Take my free Meeting English Quiz and try 8 real meeting situations. You’ll see which answers work well in English and where you may need better phrases for meetings.

Take the free Meeting English Quiz: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz

If you’d rather work on your English with a teacher, book a free trial lesson. We’ll look at the situations you deal with at work and decide what you need to improve first.

Book a free trial lesson: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial

How to Make Your English Sound More Formal [3] Jul 18, 2019

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🚨 How good is your English at work? Take the free Test Your English at Work quiz and see how you handle real workplace situations in English. Take the test here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/test-english-at-work/

In this episode, you’ll learn how to change informal English into more formal, professional English.

I show you how common everyday sentences can be rewritten using more formal verbs and expressions, the kind you need for work, official situations, emails, and exams. Each example is explained clearly, so you understand not just the meaning, but when formal English is expected.

This episode will help you:

sound more professional and confident
choose the right words for formal situations
avoid using English that sounds too casual

This is especially useful if you use English at work or want to improve the quality of your written and spoken English.

Share Your Thoughts

Do you use English at work?

Take my free Meeting English Quiz and try 8 real meeting situations. You’ll see which answers work well in English and where you may need better phrases for meetings.

Take the free Meeting English Quiz: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz

If you’d rather work on your English with a teacher, book a free trial lesson. We’ll look at the situations you deal with at work and decide what you need to improve first.

Book a free trial lesson: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial

Phrasal Verbs with Down: Meaning and Examples in Real English [2] Jul 17, 2019

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In this episode, you will learn phrasal verbs with “down” and how to use them in real English conversations.

You will learn:

what each phrasal verb with down means
how it is used in a clear sentence
when it sounds natural, and when it does not

This lesson is for intermediate learners who want to build vocabulary and speak more clearly and naturally in everyday English.

Share Your Thoughts

Do you use English at work?

Take my free Meeting English Quiz and try 8 real meeting situations. You’ll see which answers work well in English and where you may need better phrases for meetings.

Take the free Meeting English Quiz: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz

If you’d rather work on your English with a teacher, book a free trial lesson. We’ll look at the situations you deal with at work and decide what you need to improve first.

Book a free trial lesson: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial

10 Practical Tips to Improve Your English Faster [1] Jul 14, 2019

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🚨 How well does your English at work? Take the free Test Your English at Work quiz and see how you handle real workplace situations in English. Take the test here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/test-english-at-work/

Welcome to Speak Better English with Harry — a podcast for intermediate learners who want to speak natural, confident English in real conversations.

In this first episode, I share 10 practical tips that will help you improve your English in a clear and focused way. Many learners work hard but still feel stuck. These tips explain what really matters if you want steady, long-term progress.

You’ll learn:

how to study consistently without losing motivation
why simple English often sounds clearer and more confident
how to practise listening, speaking, reading, and writing effectively
and how to avoid common mistakes that slow your improvement

This episode gives you a strong foundation so you can get more value from every future episode.

Ideal for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners who want practical guidance and real improvement.

Share Your Thoughts

Do you use English at work?

Take my free Meeting English Quiz and try 8 real meeting situations. You’ll see which answers work well in English and where you may need better phrases for meetings.

Take the free Meeting English Quiz: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz

If you’d rather work on your English with a teacher, book a free trial lesson. We’ll look at the situations you deal with at work and decide what you need to improve first.

Book a free trial lesson: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial