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Why I don't teach Phonetics

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0200

Hi everyone!
Today I explain why I don't teach phonetics, focusing more on other aspects of pronunciation with some tips on how to improve the ways you speak.

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Effective language learning strategies

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0200

Hi there. In Today's lesson I talk about different learning stategies for effective English language learning.

My podcast has also been included in FeedSpot.com Top 20 Short English Podcast list. Check them out here: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/short_english_podcasts/

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My First Publication!

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0200

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Hi there. I am very happy to share some news with you all. My first publication is now available on Amazon. Check out my biolink for purchasing options and images.

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Using ChatGPT Professionally in English for English learners

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0100

Hello again. This is the 2nd episode about how chat GPT can help you with your English.

This episode focuses more on how it can assist non-native English users to improve their professional English communications.

I hope you find it interesting.

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ChatGPT for Learning English

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0100

It seems everyone is talking about Chat GPT at the moment and the emergence of AI.
In this episode we take a look at how this technology can help people learn English and improve their English language skills.

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Don't ask Why!

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0100

Hi everyone! In this short lesson I talk about the importance of not asking WHY, but intead ask WHEN.
We do not need to understand all the reasons for differences between languages or why native speakers say the things they do; why the language has developed a certain way. But knowing when to use particular forms, expressions etc....is much more useful and will help you acquire more English knowledge faster. Check out all my current services below: https://www.stephen-gowlett.com/
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WTF: Prepositions at the END of a sentence!

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0100

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Hi all! Today I share the audio version of a video lesson from my YouTube channel and my What the Eff playlist! I created that playlist to talk about some of the more confusing aspects of the English language.
Here, we take a look at putting prepositions at the end of sentences or questions.
I hope you find the lesson interesting.
See you inside.
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Ways to improve your job interviews in English

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0100

This orientation lesson is part of my online course to help people improve their job interview skills in English.
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Update Oct 2021

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 16:00:00 +0200

Hi there everyone. I just wanted to give you an update and explain what material I have been creating recently. Please check out my Patreon Page (linked below) to check it all out.
And a big thank you to all my listeners on this Podcast. It's amazing to have so many people tuning in from 80 different countries and 500 cities world wide. Many thanks.
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Frequency and Expressions of Frequency

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0200

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In this short lesson, we look at the position of frequency adverbs Vs. the position of expressions of frequency. There are differences.

I focus mostly on the frequency adverb "occasionally" and give a few good alternative expressions with the same meaning.

A big thank you to all my International listeners and together with my YouTube channel, I have had over 10000 downloads of my lessons.

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Are you using the correct verb?

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0100

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Today's lesson deals with a common mistake made by many learners whose native language has latin roots.

We look at the incorrect use of the verb PASS and how you should use the verb SPEND and other alternatives too.

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The uses of EVEN. Take the challenge and see how many you know.

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0100

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Today's lesson deals with the many uses of the word EVEN; from a type of number to emphasizing a comparative. How many of the uses did you already know?

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Pair Vs. Couple. Do you know when to use each one correctly?

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0100

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Today's lesson deals with two words that are often misused. Pair and Couple.
Join me for some examples on how to use each one correctly.

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Using the Gerund with the verbs REGRET and RISK

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0100

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This lesson today takes another look at the GERUND, this time how we use it with the verbs REGRET and RISK.

Check out the other lessons on the channel for the use of the gerund as well as expressions we can use for regrets. All now available.

All the best!
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The many uses of the word HOLD

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0100

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Hi there. In this short lesson today, I cover several different ways we can use the multi-purpose word HOLD.

It really is quite flexible as you will see.
Enjoy.

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Search Vs Look for (The same, but different)

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0100

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Hi there. In this short lesson today, I cover when to use SEARCH and when to use LOOK FOR.
Both words essentially mean the same thing, but I hope this lesson will help you see when one is more appropriate than the other.

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Hence Vs. Therefore

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0100

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Hi there. This lesson answers a question I received by email. We look at the uses and differences between the more formal words "hence" and "therefore", as well as some alternatives at the end.

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Find the mistakes challenge part one

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0100

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In this episode, I ask you to find the mistakes in 12 sentences. See how you get on and I will give you the answers at the end.

All the best and stay safe.
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Using the words Prejudice and Bias (and the suffix -ism)

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0100

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Hi there. Here is another vocabulary based lesson dealing with "prejudice" and "bias" as well as a brief look at examples using the suffix -ism.

All the best and stay safe.
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What's the difference between "someone" and "somebody"?

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:00:00 +0100

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Hi there. Welcome back.
This is a short one today, but it is a question I get a lot. What is the difference between "someone" and "somebody"?

The same question is asked about "everyone" and "everbody", "anyone" and "anybody" and "noone" and "nobody".

Let's clear it up :)

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How to use "anticipate" and "bring forward" for predictions and plans

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0100

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Hi there. Welcome back.
Let's take a look at the use of "anticipate" and the phrasal verb "bring forward".
"anticipate" can be considered a "false friend" in some languages, which means it looks like a similar word in your own language, but it may have a completely different meaning.
Let's see if it is a false friend in your language too :)

All the best and stay safe.
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How to use the verb RECKON

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0100

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Hi there. Welcome back.
We have mentioned this verb in other lessons related to predictions, opinion and possibilities, but this time it gets it's own lesson :)

All the best and stay safe.
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Improve your writing by using the COMMA correctly

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0100

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Hi there. Welcome back.
Today, we will look at how to improve your writing by using the comma correctly. The comma is probably the most important element in punctuation and can make a huge difference to your text.

All the best and stay safe.
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Everyday Idioms with interesting origins Part Three More Animal idioms

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0200

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In this lesson, we take another look at some everyday expressions that are animal-based, but do not necessarily have any relation with animals. This is the second lesson related to animal expressions.

Here is an excellent webpage to check out if you are curious about the origins of other expressions you know in English.

www.phrases.org.uk
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A useful checklist for reviewing emails before sending

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +0200

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Here I introduce the TRACE checklist as a useful resource for checking your emails before sending them.
It is part of the first module of my online mini-course "The essentials for writing better emails in English".

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How to write a good cover letter in English

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0200

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This is a longer podcast today, which also features in the bonus module of my new online mini-course for learners to improve their English for emails.

It is an older, more uncut recording and was originally recorded for new designers looking for their first job and work placement, however, the content can be valid for any number of different jobs.

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Everyday Idioms with interesting origins Part Two

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:00:00 +0200

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In this lesson, we look at some typical everyday expressions that are animal-based, but do not necessarily have any relation with animals.

Here is an excellent webpage to check out if you are curious about the origins of other expressions you know in English.

www.phrases.org.uk

More to come soon.
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Everyday Idioms with interesting origins Part One

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0200

In this lesson, we look at some typical everyday expressions with their origins in the nautical world.

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An English lesson on how to express regret using "Should have"

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0200

In today's lesson we use "should have" as an alternative for "I wish" and "if only" to express "regret".

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An English lesson on how to express regret using "If Only"

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:00:00 +0200

In today's lesson we use "if only" instead of "wish" to express "regret".

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An English lesson on how to express regret using "I Wish"

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 19:00:00 +0200

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In today's lesson we look at the verb "wish" used to express "regret".

I give a couple of examples of "wish" for "desire" too.

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How to use the very flexible short word "set".

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hello and welcome back to all my listeners out there in 52 countries around the world. This one today is based on vocabulary and the very flexible word "set". I have also created a worksheet for my Patreon supporters with more examples and practice for SET.
It's a great little word to help you expand your vocabulary range.

Enjoy the lesson.
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How to use negatives with "not to"

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hello again :) In this short lesson I give examples of negative sentences using "not to" and show the difference in meaning between: "I decided not to go" and "I did not decide to go".

I also mention something called "The split infinitive".

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Understanding and using the word "BY"

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hello welcome back to the latest short lesson. Here we look at the very small word with a lot of different uses. The word is BY.

There will be more lessons related to short words with multiple meanings and uses coming on the Podcast as we continue.

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"Write me" or "Write to me" and other US Vs. GB English

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hi all and welcome back to another short lesson to help you unlock your English.

Today, I have a quick look at some differences between British and America English.

There will be much more on this subject in the future.

I hope it is useful for you!

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How to use the flexible word RATE

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Welcome back to another short lesson to unlock your English.

Here is another of those small words in English with various different meanings and uses.

I hope you find it useful!

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Subscribe Vs. Sign up

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Thanks so much for joining me in another short lesson.

All of those words and expressions have basically the same meaning, but let's see when each of them are more appropriate to use.

I hope you find this lesson useful!

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How to use AMONG and AMID

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hello once again to another short lesson to unlock your English.

Here we look at the differences between AMONG and AMID.

I hope you find it useful!

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How to use the word MISS

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hi everyone and welcome back to another short lesson for English language learners.

This time, I take a look at the different meanings of the word MISS.

I hope you find it useful.

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Expressing how much we dislike something or someone.

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hello everyone and welcome to another short lesson for English Language learners.
This time, I'll give you a few expressions we can use to talk about things we dislike and the different degrees of that dislike.

I hope you find it useful :)

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More advanced Conditionals with Unless, Providing and Only if

Fri, 29 May 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hello and welcome back to another look at conditional forms.

This one is quite advanced as we incorporate the use of the expressions:

unless, providing and only if..

..into our conditional sentences.

I hope you find it useful.

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Possibilities and Predictions (2): Expressions of possibility

Mon, 25 May 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Thanks so much for joining me in another short lesson.
Here I return to Possibilities and Predictions and some useful expressions.

I hope you find it useful :)

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Time Expressions (2) Frequency Adverbs and where to place them in a sentence

Fri, 22 May 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hello again and welcome back to another short lesson.

Join me as I take another look at particular time expressions and where to put them in sentences. This time, I look specifically at frequency adverbs

I hope you find it useful :)

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How to use "I don't mind", "I don't care", and "It doesn't matter".

Mon, 18 May 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hello again and welcome back to another short lesson.

This time we look at the expressions: I don't mind. I don't care and It doesn't matter.

I hope you find it useful :)

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How to use the word ONCE

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hello again and welcome back to another short lesson.

This time we look at the multiple uses for the word "once".

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How to use FOR, DURING, SINCE and FROM

Mon, 11 May 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hello again and welcome back to another short lesson on the theme of time expressions.

This time we look at the time determiners, "for", "during", "since" and "from".

This lesson also deals with countable and uncountables, but related to time periods.

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Using expressions of time in their correct position

Fri, 08 May 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hello and welcome back to another short English lesson. This time I talk about particular expressions of time and where to locate them correctly in sentences, as this can vary from language to language.

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Using the verb COME with prepositions (Phrasal verbs and Prepositional verbs)

Mon, 04 May 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hey there and welcome back!

This time, I return to phrasal verbs and prepositional verbs using the verb COME.

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Using the GERUND in English Part Three: Passives

Fri, 01 May 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hello everyone!

Welcome back, and in this short lesson I cover more on the use of the gerund. This time, we take a look at starting the sentence with the gerund in passive sentences, which can be more indirect.

For example:
Smoking is not allowed Vs. You are not allowed to smoke.

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Using the GERUND in English Part Two: Some Typical Expressions

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hello everyone!

Welcome back, and in this short lesson I cover more on the use of the gerund. This time, some typical expressions that require the use of the gerund.

Notice, all the expressions also contain the verb "have":

have difficulty...
have a good time....
have fun....

etc...

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Using the words FOLLOW and CHASE

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hi there and welcome back!

In this short lesson today, I will give some examples using the verbs FOLLOW and CHASE.

In some languages, there may only be one word to express both ideas.

We will also see the phrasal verbs: FOLLOW UP ON and CHASE UP

Both FOLLOW UP and CHASE can also be nouns.

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When to use Whereas Vs. Instead for contrasting

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hi there and welcome back.

In this lesson I give examples of contrasting using WHEREAS and INSTEAD.

We will also see how the GERUND can be used with INSTEAD OF.

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Using "Unless" in conditional sentences

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hi there and welcome back.

In this lesson I give examples of the word UNLESS in conditional sentences and will show you how to convert conditional sentences using IF or UNLESS and how the order of the two clauses in a conditional sentence can be reversed.

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Using "otherwise" in conditional sentences

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:00:00 +0200

Hi there and welcome back.

In this lesson I give examples of the word OTHERWISE in conditional sentences and will show you how to convert conditional sentences using IF or OTHERWISE.

Not ALL conditional sentences need the word IF.

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Pretty Vs. Quite to emphasize adjectives and adverbs

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0200

Hi there and welcome back!

This is a shorter lesson to explain the uses of the words PRETTY and QUITE as quantifiers before an adjective or an adverb.

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Confusing Words. Part One

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0200

In this lesson we will take a look at the following confusing words:

remember and remind
hire and rent
steal and rob
reduce and decrease
been to and been in
go out and leave

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Asking questions correctly with WHO

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0200

In this lesson, we will look at asking questions correctly with the question word WHO.

This can be confusing sometimes because questions can be asked with and without an auxilary very depending on if WHO is being used as a subject or an object.

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Uses of the word WILL: Expanding your vocabulary

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0200

I have talked about the use of WILL before, but as a modal verb to express things like predictions and conditionals.

Here, however, we look at the word itself in other meanings as well as other variants, all aimed at expanding your active and passive vocabulary.

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A two-minute English Lesson: Double Comparatives

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0100

Hello and welcome back. This podcast looks at fun and ironic sentences using a double comparative form like:

The more I learn, the less I understand :)

(Which I hope is not true)

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How to express distance in English

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 01:00:00 +0100

In this short lesson I give examples related to expressing distance.

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Stay Safe!

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 14:00:00 +0100

To everyone listening to my Podcast, please, please stay safe during these days of International Emergency.

Keep in touch with your family, friends and loved ones.

Follow all safety guidelines from your authorities, use your own common sense and keep up-to-date with the situation in other countries and the steps they are taking to prevent further spread of this virus, even if some measures seem exaggerated. They could save and are saving lives.

All the best to everyone!

Steve

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Run out of Vs. left

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 01:00:00 +0100

Hello and welcome back.

This lesson deals the use of "run out" and "left" related to quantities.

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Tips for working from home

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Hello everyone,

This Podcast is a bit different from the usual content.

I know a lot of people around the world are currently being asked to work from home (remotely or teleworking) and not everyone has done this before.

I have been working this way for almost three years, so I thought I'd share a few ideas to help people adjust to this temporary situation and provide some insights for people considering working from home for a more extended period of time.

I hope you find the Podcast useful.

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The Mixed Conditional Form (AKA 3rd Conditional)

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Hello and welcome back once more :)

I'm glad you could make it.

This lesson deals with a conditional form that uses the Past Perfect tense.

It is used to talk about things from the past that could have had an impact in the past or even a past event that could have an impact in the present or the future.

This lesson carries on from the previous podcast on the subject of the Past Perfect.

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How to give EMPHASIS and CONTRAST

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Hello and welcome back to another short English lesson.

I'm glad you could make it.

This lesson deals with showing emphasis and contrasting using:

INDEED
IN FACT
ACTUALLY

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English Grammar: using the Past Perfect

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Hello and welcome back to another short lesson for English language learners.

This time we deal with using the Past Perfect tense to talk about actions or events that happened before another.

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Modal Verbs introduction and list

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0100

Hi all and welcome back to another short English lesson.

This lesson is adapted from a video I posted earlier this week on my YouTube channel.

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I give a list of Modal verbs and also explain what they do with several examples.

it is, however, just the introduction lesson to Modal verbs. There will be more.

One of the modal verbs in the lesson is the word DARE.

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English Vocabulary: Many meanings of the word DEAL

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0100

In this short lesson we take a look at a small word with many different uses and meanings.

This is the word DEAL.

We can use it as a verb, a noun and a gerund.

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English Vocabulary: Different uses for the word COST

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0100

In this short lesson we take a look at a small word with several different uses and meanings.

This is the word COST.

We can use it as a verb, a noun and it can be transformed into an adjective too.

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A two-minute English lesson using GET and MAKE to express feeling and emotion

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0100

This lesson is more like a small English language pill on how to use GET and MAKE with adjectives to describe feelings and emotions.

I hope it MAKES things CLEAR :)

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Giving notifications in English

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0100

This lesson looks at the verbs:

Notice / Notify / Advise / Warn

And explains the differences between them.

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Different ways to apologise in English

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Hi Guys,

This is a short one today, but hopefully it will be useful.

Here I give some alternatives to the word SORRY, from the more formal expressions to more colloquial.

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Different Types of Phrasal Verbs

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Hi there,

In this lesson, adapted from a video on my YouTube channel, I explain the following areas:

Transitive phrasal verbs
Intransitive phrasal verbs
Separable and inseparable phrasal verbs
The difference between a phrasal verb and a prepositional verb
Where to position object pronouns in phrasal verbs

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Everyday expressions containing the word BUSINESS

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Hi there and welcome to another short lesson for English language learners.

This one today is related to everyday expressions. Expressions that contain the word BUSINESS, but are not necessarily related to business in all cases.

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Using the GERUND in English Part One

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Hello everyone,

This is a short lesson that looks at the use of the GERUND in English and is the first of a series on the Gerund and the Infinitive.

Specifically, here we see how the gerund is used at the beginning of a sentence when speaking about ACTIVITIES and also after PREPOSITIONS.

There will also be a few examples of the INFINITIVE form of the verb at the beginning of a sentence to express an IMPERATIVE.

This lesson is the audio version of a video I put out on my YouTube channel earlier in the week.

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Word Pairs and how to order them

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:00:00 +0100

Hi again and welcome back to another one of my short lessons for English language learners.

Have you ever wondered why we usually say "black and white" and not "white and black", in English? Or why "Apples and oranges" sounds more natural than "Oranges and apples"?

Well, we are going to look at these and many other popular word pairs in this lesson.

I also mention the "What the Eff" playlist on my YouTube channel that deals with even more confusing areas of the English language. Head over there too and hit subscribe and the notifications bell to be advised when a new episode is available.

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Prepositional Verbs Vs. Phrasal Verbs

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0100

Hello and welcome back everyone!

In this short lesson today, and using the verb LOOK, I explain the difference between Prepositional Verbs and Phrasal Verbs.

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For Spanish learners of English having trouble with the verbs MAKE and DO

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Hello and welcome back everyone!

This is an audio version of a video I uploaded in YouTube earlier this week dealing with the differences between the verbs MAKE and DO. The problem is in some languages, these two verbs translate into just one verb, so many English learners are not sure which is which in English.

Summarising, we could say that MAKE is more to do with building or changing the state of something, whereas DO is used for actions. But listen to the lesson to hear some examples of each case.

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How to use LIKE and AS in English

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0100

Hello and welcome back to all my international listeners.

This is an audio version of a video I uploaded in YouTube earlier this week.

Here we deal with how to use LIKE and AS

We will see how each word is used in comparisions, giving examples of things, predictions and more.

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Giving Advice and Recommendation #01

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0100

Hello and welcome back to all my international listeners.

In this short lesson, we will cover some basics for giving advice and recommendation. There will be more on this subject in later lessons.

Here we see the use of:

SHOULD and OUGHT TO

as well as a few key expressions

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Using SUPPOSE and SUPPOSED TO

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0100

Hello and welcome back. Thanks for popping by for another short lesson.

This time I explain the difference between using the verb SUPPOSE and using the expression SUPPOSED TO.

You'll see that suppose can be used to talk about prediction, conjecture and possibilities.

Supposed to can be used to express obligation and responsibility as well as expectation.

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Tips for understanding accents in English

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0100

Hello there and welcome back to my Unlock Your English Podcast. Good to see you here. I hope you are finding the short lessons useful.

In this lesson I’ll give you some tips on how to improve your understanding of different accents in English.

The recommendations here are based on my own experiences as a language learner as well as a teacher. All the things I explain have also helped me in learning Spanish.

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Wait, Hope and Expect

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 09:00:00 +0100

Hello and welcome back. I'm glad you are here.

In this short lesson we look at the verbs WAIT, HOPE and EXPECT.

These verbs are used to express anticipation and wishes.

In some languages, for example Spanish, there may only be one verb that covers all three meanings, which is only evident in the context of the sentence.

In Spanish, the verb ESPERAR is used:

I wait for the bus
Espero el autobus
I hope they win the match.
Espero que ganan el partido.
I expect them to win as they are the best team.
Espero que ganan, son los mejores.

The audio lesson gives more examples in English to show the difference between the 3 verbs.

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Tips for reading in English

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0100

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In this lesson I talk about reading in English and how reading can improve your vocabulary and give you a subliminal understanding of English grammar.

The recommendations here are based on my own experiences as a language learner as well as a teacher. All the things I explain have also helped me in learning Spanish.

This Podcast was posted earlier this week as a video on my YouTube channel.

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USED TO and WOULD for habits and routines

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 21:00:00 +0100

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In this lesson we shall take a look at expressing habits and routines using WOULD and USED TO.

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Using WHETHER instead of IF

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 21:00:00 +0100

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In this lesson, we take a look at how to use the word WHETHER and how it can be a substitute for IF in conditional sentences.

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None and Neither: singular or plural?

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 21:00:00 +0100

Hello there and welcome back to my Unlock Your English Podcast. Good to see you here. I hope you are finding the short lessons useful.

In this one, we take a look at the uses of NONE and NEITHER and check to see if they are are used with "singular" or "plural" nouns.

Please note: I mention singular and plural verb forms during the lesson.... What I should have said was, it depends on whether the "subjects" are singular or plural. "I" for example is only one person whereas we use "they" for more than one person. This is only an issue with the verb "to be" where we would see the following changes in the verb form:

I am / was
You are / were
he is / was
she is / was
it is / was
we are / were
you are / were
they are / were

Verbs themselves are not singular or plural and in most cases the verb form from subject to subject does not change, apart from adding a 3rd person "s" in the present tense only.

For example:
I play
you play
he plays
she plays
it plays
you play
we play
they play

I hope that cleared up any possible confusion.
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Will and Shall English Lesson

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 20:00:00 +0100

Hello again and thanks for listening to my Podcast. I hope these short lessons are being useful to you.

This time, I talk about the differences and different uses of WILL and SHALL.

We cover: plans, suggestions and offers.

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Finished Actions for the Future

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:00:00 +0100

Welcome back!

So, this will be another short lesson related to the future. This time, we are going to look at things that will be over or finished at a later time.

The lesson will include the use of will, the passive voice and the Future Perfect tense too.

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Simple English Conditional forms for the future

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:00:00 +0100

Let's explore a few examples using the conditional form for the future. We will see the use of WILL in this form and also review some of the words of possibility we covered in the Possibilities and Predictions lesson.

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Possibilities and Predictions (1)

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:00:00 +0100

In this lesson, we continue with the theme of the future, but now more related to possibility when making predictions. Sometimes, things are very sure but other times, not so much.

Let's see some simple ways to express possibilities.

There will be more on this in another lesson.

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ABOUT TO for the immediate future and interrupted past

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:00:00 +0100

Hi everyone. In this short audio lesson, we will take a look at the use of ABOUT TO when talking about the immediate future or an action in the past that was interrupted or changed.

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Future Plans and Intentions

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:00:00 +0100

Here we look at examples and uses of the Present Continuous tense, Going to and Will for future plans, intentions and announcements.

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Podcast Introduction Episode

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:00:00 +0100

This is a brief explanatory podcast to explain how the podcast channel will work.

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