Category Archives: Speaking & Pronunciation

Easy Listening – Practical and Social English #2

 If you would like to improve your English speaking and listening, watch this video from New English File Elementary. The conversations are written under the video. Listen carefully and repeat what you hear: Conversation 1: At a Hotel – Checking in Hotel … Continue reading

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Easy Listening – Practical and Social English #1

If you would like to improve your English speaking and listening, watch this video from New English File Elementary. The conversations are written under the video. Listen carefully and repeat what you hear: Conversation 1: On a Plane – Asking for … Continue reading

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English Pronunciation: 20 VOWEL-SOUNDS IN 20 Minutes

Here for the first time, you can see what it’s like to be a student in my class! Get a coffee, make yourself comfortable, and join the class! The lesson today is Pronunciation, and in just 20 minutes you will … Continue reading

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English Vowel Sounds

I have had many requests for more information about, and an explanation of, English pronunciation. Well, I will soon be making a video teaching all the vowel sounds! In English we have five vowels: A E I O U. However, we … Continue reading

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Learn English with Facebook

 On Facebook, you can find  Australia Plus Learn English (part of the Australia Network Website) where you can join their community for conversational English tips.  You can also access several other learning programs on the  Australia Network Website. There is something for … Continue reading

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IELTS Speaking Test

For English students wanting to study for the IELTS Speaking Test, there are some wonderful resources online. I can highly recommend the  Australia Network  Website. In the Passport to English section, you will find videos, transcripts, notes, and commentary to help you. … Continue reading

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English Pronunciation: WORK & WALK Video #2

In this Pronunciation Video, I have explained how to pronounce two more English Vowel sounds – those found in the words Work & Walk. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! You need to practise or you will not remember this information! This is true for … Continue reading

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English Pronunciation: WON’T & WANT Video #1

Do you have difficulties pronouncing English sounds? Well, I can help you! I have just made this Youtube video, explaining how to pronounce Won’t & Want. I will be making more videos to help you pronounce ALL the English sounds, starting with … Continue reading

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Actor Matthew McConaughey’s Oscar Acceptance Speech

  I have just watched Matthew McConaughey’s Oscar Acceptance Speech. I was very impresssed  that he could articulate  his feelings and  his belief system  succinctly while holding the viewer’s full attention. It’s a skill few have, and all without cue cards. This speech is a wonderful … Continue reading

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Advanced Students: Improve your English Speaking & Expression

Advanced English students may not need to improve their English just for simple communication. However, if you want to extend your vocabulary and articulate your ideas more clearly, either when speaking or writing, where do you go for advice and information? Well, … Continue reading

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