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Speak Better English with Harry

Clear, practical English for intermediate and advanced learners. Speak Better English with Harry helps you use natural English with confidence in real situations — at work and in everyday conversations. Each episode focuses on vocabulary, collocations, phrasal verbs, and expressions that native speakers actually use, explained clearly and simply by an experienced native English teacher. This podcast is ideal if you already know the basics and want to sound more natural, fluent, and confident when you speak English.

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Episodes

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 383

I'll teach you how to use English idioms connected with summer. With meanings and examples. Learning these 10 summer idioms will help you understand more native English speakers and help your English sound more fluent. The true sign of a native speaker is using idiomatic expressions. Learn these 10 common English expressions and practise using them in sentences. These idioms related to summer are used very frequently in conversation by native speakers. These useful expressions will help upper-in...

Jun 15, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 383

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 382

In this podcast episode, I will help you learn English Words to describe people. This video includes advanced English Adjectives to describe people and personality. There are 12 adjectives to describe people, with meanings and English pronunciation. This video is great for advanced English language learners who want to improve their speaking and writing skills and sound like native speakers. Particularly useful for English proficiency exams like FCE, IELTS, CAE, etc. You can also watch this less...

Jun 08, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 382

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 381

In this podcast episode, you will learn B2/C1 English collocations related to sounds. 13 upper-intermediate and advanced (B2/C1) natural English expressions that will help to take your English to another level. These advanced expressions will be very useful to you if you are preparing for an English exam (FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS etc) Using natural English collocations in your speaking and writing will help you to sound more native in English. You can also watch this lesson on my YouTube channel htt...

Jun 01, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 381

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 380

In this podcast episode, I will help you learn advanced English idioms to describe a person. 15 negative and positive idioms for describing people and personality. Natural English expressions will help to take your English to another level. Using common English idioms will improve your speaking and help you to sound more native in English. Amazing quality online courses starting from only €7.99. Click to enrol today https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/online-learning-courses/ and improve your ...

May 25, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 380

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 379

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, I will help you learn English expressions with take. "Take" is a very common verb in English, and there are different expressions with "take" that you must know. These 10 advanced expressions are often used by English native speakers in conversations, and they will help you improve your Eng...

May 18, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 379

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 378

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, I will help you learn 14 English adjectives for describing relationships in English. Positive and negative. Using natural English collocations in your speaking and writing will help you to sound more native in English. These natural English collocations will be useful to you if you are prep...

May 11, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 378

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 377

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, I'll help you learn English phrasal verbs related to driving that are commonly used. Using phrasal verbs in your conversation will help you sound much more fluent in English. If you've enjoyed this English lesson, try to put phrasal verbs about driving into practice, try to use them occasio...

May 04, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 377

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 376

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you'll learn 10 advanced English collocations for feelings and emotions. Negative feelings and emotions. These C1 English expressions will help you prepare for FCE, CAE, IELTS or other English proficiency exams. Learn advanced collocations and sound more natural when speaking English. You c...

Apr 27, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 376

10 English Verbs That Describe How Things Start [375]

🚨 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, you’ll learn useful English verbs that describe how events begin or reactions are caused. These verbs often appear in news, business discussions, and everyday conversations when people talk about starting actions, reactions, or changes . You’ll learn: the meaning of each verb how these...

Apr 20, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 375

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 374

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn B2/C1 English collocations related to travel. 10 upper-intermediate and advanced (B2/C1) natural English expressions that will help to take your English to another level. These advanced expressions will be very useful to you if you are preparing for an English exam (FCE, CAE,...

Apr 13, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 374

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 373

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you'll learn useful English expressions with Look. These advanced expressions are often used by English native speakers in conversations and they will help you improve your speaking. Learn advanced English expressions one at a time, practise using them, improve your fluency in English and s...

Apr 06, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 373

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 372

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn C1 English phrasal verbs related to communication. 14 advanced and proficiency (C1/C2) phrasal verbs that will help to take your English to another level. These phrasal verbs will also be useful to you if you are preparing for an English exam (FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS etc) Using ...

Mar 30, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 372

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 371

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn C1 English expressions to describe the mood. These English expressions will also be useful to you if you are preparing for a Cambridge English exam (FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS etc) Using advanced expressions in English conversation can help you sound more native when speaking Engli...

Mar 23, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 371

Natural Ways to Say You’re Angry or Annoyed in English [370]

🚨 If you use English at work, these phrases matter. These are the only English phrases I allow my private students to use at work, and the ones I tell them to stop using. 👉 Download the PDF (€9): https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/workphrases-podcast In this episode, you’ll learn natural English expressions used to show anger or annoyance , without sounding rude, aggressive, or unnatural. Many learners know basic words like angry or annoyed , but struggle to express different levels of feel...

Mar 16, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 370

How to Make, Accept and Refuse Suggestions in English [369]

🚨 If you use English at work, these phrases matter. These are the only English phrases I allow my private students to use at work, and the ones I tell them to stop using. 👉 Download the PDF (€9): https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/workphrases-podcast In this episode, you’ll learn how to make suggestions in natural, everyday English — and how to respond politely and clearly. We look at: common ways to make suggestions how to accept a suggestion naturally how to reject a suggestion politely ,...

Mar 09, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 369

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 368

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn advanced business English phrases for presentations. At least 37 useful phrases for presentations in English. Improve your business English for presentations, feel more confident during face-to-face and online presentations in English. You can also watch this lesson on my You...

Mar 02, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 368

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 367

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn English phrasal verbs related to thinking and learning. To brush up (on), come (a)round (to), come up with, figure out and more. As always, with detailed meanings and examples. New phrasal verbs will help you improve your everyday English vocabulary and feel confident when sp...

Feb 27, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 367

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 366

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn how to ask for permission in English. Formal and informal ways of asking for permission. Formal and informal refusals. Practical English phrases that you can use in your conversational English and sound like a native speaker. You can also watch this lesson on my YouTube chann...

Feb 23, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 366

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 365

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn English collocations about education. To get into university, core subjects, to drop out from the course, to flunk an exam and more. Use natural English collocations to improve your English fluency and speak like a native speaker. https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/easy-pe...

Feb 20, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 365

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 364

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn English idioms to talk about making decisions. Whether it's a small decision or a big one, you will find these English expressions useful during your conversations. Sit on the fence, split hairs, up for grabs, up in the air and more. English idioms about decisions will help y...

Feb 16, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 364

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 363

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn popular English idioms related to health and illness. To knock someone for six. To feel under the weather. To kick the bucket. And more. I will give you detailed meanings and examples of how you can use them in your everyday English. Learn natural English expressions in conte...

Feb 13, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 363

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 362

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn how to end an email like a native speaker. Formal and informal ways to finish your emails. Learn simple endings and start writing emails in English with confidence. You can also watch this lesson on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/learnenglishwithharry Learn Englis...

Feb 09, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 362

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 361

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn English verbs related to conflicts. To loot, to surrender, to overthrow and many more. As always, with plenty of examples. Expand your English vocabulary and improve your English speaking and writing skills. https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/easy-peasy-english-club - Lear...

Feb 06, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 361

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 360

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn useful English vocabulary related to weekend activities. English phrases that you can use in small talk. Phrasal verbs related to the weekend. To wind down. To chill out. To flick through and more. Broaden your advanced English vocabulary and start speaking like a native spea...

Feb 02, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 360

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 359

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn English adjectives that will help you describe attitudes in English. Patronising. Sympathetic. Reliable. Relaxed. And more. Learn how to use them correctly in everyday situations. Boost your English vocabulary with new words, improve your English skills and start speaking Eng...

Jan 30, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 359

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 358

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn English idioms connected with the weather. It comes as no surprise that there are so many weather idioms in English, weather is a very popular topic among native English speakers, particularly in the UK. Frosty reception. As right as rain. It never rains but it pours. And man...

Jan 26, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 358

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 357

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you're going to learn popular English collocations with 'time.' Save time. Kill time. Waste time. Smashing time. And more...Learning English collocations will help you quickly achieve fluency in English. They will also make your English sound more natural. Learn English collocations and sou...

Jan 23, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 357

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 356

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you will learn different ways to say 'I understand'. Formal and informal ways to say 'I understand' in English. I get you. I know what you mean. I get the idea and more. Learn popular English expressions that native speakers regularly use and upgrade your English fluency. You can also watch...

Jan 19, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 356

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 355

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. In this podcast episode, you're going to learn fixed English expressions with the preposition AT. At first sight, at a glance, at a standstill and more. Formal and informal expressions with the preposition AT with meanings and examples. Upgrade your vocabulary to an advanced level and start speaking like a native E...

Jan 16, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 355

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 354

Hi there, I'm Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English speaking, listening, pronunciation and grammar. I'm lovin' it. I'm sure, everybody heard this phrase in the past. Is it proper grammar? In this podcast episode, you will learn how to use stative verbs in English. You will learn when it is actually ok to use 'I'm loving'. Improve your English grammar skills and avoid making mistakes in your spoken and written Eng...

Jan 12, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 354
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