In this episode we talked about: 1. How a rule in business can be used in language learning 2. Fun and humour in language learning 3. How to say “I think” in other ways 4. Improving slide presentations 5. A tip how to reduce the influence of your first language on your English For notes on this and other episodes visit: www.createnglish.com/podcast

In this episode we talked about: 1. Things to check when learning a foreign language 2. What phrasal verbs you should learn first 3. When to review vocabulary 4. Can fun make language learning easier? 5. Four things to check for a slide presentation 6. How to find the time to practise For notes on this and other episodes visit: www.createnglish.com/podcast

In this episode we talked about: 1. A personalized way to learn vocabulary 2. The importance of pronunciation improvement 3. When and how to use subtitles in movies to learn English For notes on this and other episodes visit: www.createnglish.com/podcast

In this episode we talked about: 1. Free Yourself From Fear of Fault 2. Fixing pronunciation with reference words 3. Make friends with grammar and shift from FORM to FUNCTION 4. Talent for learning languages? Is that important? For notes on this and other episodes visit: www.createnglish.com/podcast

In this episode we talked about: 1. Can We Learn Business Expressions In A Fun Way? 2. What is speaking fluency in reality? How can I best build it? 3. A practical use of “actually” in conversations 4. Fluent thinking for better speaking fluency For notes on this and other episodes visit: www.createnglish.com/podcast

In this episode we talked about: 1) How to collect new vocabulary to remember it easier? 2) How to sound more fluent using contractions 3) How to pronounce long words in English easily For notes on this and other episodes visit: www.createnglish.com/podcast

In this episode we talked about: 1) Improving speech rhythm for clarity 2) How a student overcame speaking shyness 3) How to give better presentations For notes on this and other episodes visit: www.createnglish.com/podcast

In this episode we talked about: 1) Tips for understanding spoken English easier 2) Building confidence in English with coffee-break style conversations 3) Saving audience listening energy with a simple pronunciation tip For notes on this and other episodes visit: www.createnglish.com/podcast

In this episode we talked about: 1) Good old Small Talk 2) A student story: building confidence in speaking 3) Language learning and the gym – 3 student tips to help you stay in the game For more notes, guides and details on this program visit: https://www.createnglish.com/podcast

In this episode we talked about: 1) What is progress in learning and how to measure it 2) Driving a car and learning English? 3) Do we improvise when we are speaking? You will find the notes and more detailed practice materials at createnglish.com/podcast.

In this episode I give answers to: 1) What to do when motivation for learning drops and a simple tip on how to keep going 2) Clarifying a mistake about the use of the Present Perfect (since/for/ago) 3) How to reduce the influence of your 1st language on the way you speak English You will find the notes and more detailed practice materials at createnglish.com/podcast.

In this episode we find answers to: How to deal with some challenges when learning English, such as being shy in conversations, the influence of the grammar logic of your 1st language on your English, time management for studying and motivation for learning. You will find the notes and more detailed practice materials for this episode here. The notes on previous episodes can be found here.

In this episode we find answers to: * How to practise speaking to improve fluency * Vocabulary and pronunciation (solar energy related) * How to give your opinion in a meeting (expressions for formal and everyday uses) You will find the notes and more detailed practice materials for this episode here. The notes on previous episodes can be found here.

In today’s program we learned about the following: – One minute question: used to versus usually – How to figure out the correct pronunciation of past tense regular verbs in English that end in “-ed” – Tips on vocabulary building In this podcast episode I explain these points and give you practical tips on them. You can find further details and practice materials that were not included in this episode here

In this episode we listen to an interview I made with Luis Guillermo Albertinazzi, one of the founders of an interesting business project that connects users with professionals to solve various tasks. As usual, I ask questions along the way for you to answer, and also make some practical comments on my interviewee’s grammar use and pronunciation. You can find all the questions with the answers, together with additional comments on English grammar and pronunciation used in the interview here.

In today’s program we talked about the following: 1. tips on fluency building 2. tips on presentations For written guides and more details visit: www.createnglish.com/podcast

In this episode we are focusing on the following language learning points: * difference between “food” and “meal” * questions in English for business * converting direct questions into indirect questions For more program details and related materials go to: https://createnglish.com/podcast/

In this episode we are focusing on the following language learning points:   long words like “anniversary, communication, globalization, curiosity” reminder tips on learning tips on conversations a listening example   More details and links to the program materials: https://createnglish.com/podcast/

In this episode we are focusing on the following language learning points: – How to pronounce “availability” –  Grammar mistakes and corrections – Thoughts on learning vocabulary More details and links to the program materials: https://createnglish.com/podcast/

In today’s program we talk about the following: 1. One minute student question: purpose, proposal; propose 2. A reading comprehension task: Oscar in Rome 3. Family block: “What do you do on Monday?” – a song 4. Comments on a small talk sample conversation For written guides and more details visit: www.createnglish.com/podcast

One minute students’ question: “are left” and “have left” “a” or “an” with jobs A grammar chant: “Have you ever … ?” Small talk: A sample conversation

In this episode we are focusing on the following language learning points: 1) One minute grammar: “used to” versus “usually” 2) Present Perfect for experience (no experience) – a Grammar Chant with 3rd form of verbs 3) Small talk theory – Part 2 4) Family Block – I buy fruits on Monday (a song about the days of the week) Additional links to the program material: –ed past pronunciation (practice video)