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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 33

Hi there, this is Harry and welcome back to my podcast where we're learning English through short sentences. And this is aimed at those of you who are at or around the intermediate level. The sentence that I have for you today is - I'm in favour of banning people from eating food on public transport. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking ...

Aug 17, 20196 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 32

Hi there. This is Harry and welcome back to my English learning podcast. Here I'm going to help you improve your English through short sentences. The sentence that I have for you today is - My parents brought me up in a house full of pets. Possessive pronouns. Phrasal verbs. Vocabulary words and phrases. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speak...

Aug 16, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 31

Welcome back to my podcast where we're looking back at the English language and how I can help you improve your English skills. It's very important to try and practise these. The sentence I have for you today is - I heard an interesting piece of news on the radio this morning. They're going to give us a days holiday next month. Try to find an English speaking buddy who you can talk to on a regular basis. Countable and uncountable nouns. How to talk about the future. Check out VIP English Learnin...

Aug 15, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 30

This is Harry from englishlessonviaskype.com again helping you to improve your English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation with short sentences. Make sure to listen to Episode 29 first. Today's sentence is - Peter took us to see a very funny film which made us laugh a lot. Difference between fun and funny. Vocabulary words and phrases. Learn English with me. Improve your conversational skills in my Easy Peasy English learning club https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/easy-peasy-english-club S...

Aug 14, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 29

Welcome back to Harry's English learning podcast where we're learning English through short sentences. Today's sentence is - I didn't find working in the office much fun because my colleagues were not very friendly. Difference between fun and funny. Past Simple. New vocabulary words. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a t...

Aug 13, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 28

Welcome back to my English learning podcast. We're learning English through short sentences. Today's sentence is - What sport would you advise someone to take up in order to make friends? Wh- questions. Vocabulary words. Phrasal verbs. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson . We assess your level, correct you c...

Aug 12, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 27

Welcome back! This is Harry again helping you with your English grammar issues. Governments should make it easier for people to be more aware of green issues. Vocabulary words and phrases. Modal verbs. Comparatives and superlatives. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson . We assess your level, correct you clea...

Aug 11, 20196 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 26

This is Harry, and I'm here to help you with those English grammar issues. This is aimed at those of you who are studying English at an intermediate level. I don't think someone should get sacked for making an honest mistake. Vocabulary words and phrases. Modal verbs. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson . We...

Aug 10, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 25

Welcome to my English learning podcast. I'm Harry and I'm hoping to help you with some grammar problems. Particularly those of you at an intermediate level. She isn't ashamed of making mistakes when she speaks other languages. Vocabulary words and expressions. Infinitive to and -ing with verbs. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking Englis...

Aug 09, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 24

Welcome back to my English language podcast for those of you learning English at an intermediate level. He blushed with embarrassment when his mobile went off during the film. Vocabulary words and phrases. Phrasal verb. Past Simple Tense. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson . We assess your level, correct yo...

Aug 08, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 23

Hi there, this is Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome back to my English learning podcast where I'm trying to help you improve your spoken English and also the grammatical points around that. In today's episode, we'll continue learning English through short sentences. The sentence that I have for you today is - If your tutor has to cancel a tutorial or put it off, he or she will try to tell you the week beforehand. Vocabulary words and phrases. Pronunciation. Learn English with ...

Aug 07, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 22

Welcome back. We're helping you hopefully with your understanding of English grammar through different sentences. This is geared for those of you who are learning English at an intermediate level. My grandma would visit me every Saturday when I was growing up. Would vs used to. Past Continuous Tense. Pronunciation. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure...

Aug 06, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 21

Welcome back to my English language podcast for those of you learning English at an intermediate level. When I got divorced at first it was difficult but I am used to living on my own now. I am used to vs used to. Pronunciation. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson . We assess your level, correct you clearly,...

Aug 05, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 20

Welcome back to my English language podcast for those of you learning English at an intermediate level. I used to live here when I was young. Pronunciation. Used to meaning. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson . We assess your level, correct you clearly, and give you a focused plan so you know exactly what t...

Aug 04, 20194 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 19

Welcome back to my English learning podcast where we look at certain aspects of English grammar. Michael was cooking the dinner when he cut his finger. Difference between Past Simple and Past Continuous. Learn English with me at www.englishlessonviaskype.com - VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson . We assess your level, correct you clearly, and give y...

Aug 03, 20194 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 18

Welcome back to my podcast. As always, we're going to take some English sentences and explain the grammar that we've used in those sentences. If he hadn't driven his car so fast, he wouldn't have crashed it. Conditional tenses. Vocabulary. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson . We assess your level, correct y...

Aug 02, 20194 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 17

Welcome back to my English learning podcast. This is Harry. The sentence that I have for you today is - In 10 years time plenty of manual jobs may well have disappeared. Future perfect tense. Quantifiers. Vocabulary words. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson . We assess your level, correct you clearly, and g...

Aug 01, 20194 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 16

Welcome back to my English language podcast for those of you learning English at an intermediate level. I think that should be fine. I'll call you back if there is a problem. Expressing your point of view in English. Modal verbs. First conditional. Vocabulary words. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson . We a...

Jul 31, 20194 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 15

Welcome back to my podcast on English language and grammar points that are relevant for those of you who are studying English at an intermediate level. After they had finished their work they headed off to the cafe for some refreshments. The past perfect tense. Possessive pronouns. Vocabulary words. Improve your English with Harry at www.englishlessonviaskype.com VIP English learning club, Online English courses and English Lessons over Skype. Check out now! Share Your Thoughts If you often hesi...

Jul 30, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 14

Short sentences and clear explanations will help you better understand grammar, vocabulary and other aspects of the English language. Even after a long overnight flight in a cramped seat without sleep staff are frequently expected to be in the office next morning ready to do a good day's work. The correct order of adjectives. Formal English. Vocabulary words. Improve your English with Harry at www.englishlessonviaskype.com VIP English learning club, Online English courses and English Lessons ove...

Jul 25, 20196 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 13

I'm trying to assist you with English, and this podcast will be most beneficial for those of you at an intermediate level. The IT department deals with the day-to-day running of the company's computer systems and solves problems when they go wrong. Business English. Abbreviations. Grammar point. Vocabulary words and phrases. Improve your English with Harry at www.englishlessonviaskype.com VIP English learning club, Online English courses and English Lessons over Skype. Check out now! Share Your ...

Jul 25, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 12

Hi there, this is Harry. Welcome back to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through short sentences. The sentence that I have for you today is - Steve could only go on holiday because his best mate gave him the money. Informal expressions. Grammar point. Possessive pronouns. Learn English with me at www.englishlessonviaskype.com - VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons Share Your Thoughts If you oft...

Jul 25, 20194 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 11

This is Harry, and welcome back to my podcast where I try to help you with your English language. I should be obliged if you would all attend the meeting on Thursday as it is very important. Business English. Formal English. Modal verbs in English. Vocabulary. Improve your English with Harry at www.englishlessonviaskype.com VIP English learning club, Online English courses and English Lessons over Skype. Check out now! Share Your Thoughts If you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when...

Jul 25, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Since or For? Present Perfect and Continuous Explained [10]

🚨 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, we look at how to use the present perfect to talk about situations that started in the past and continue until now. You’ll learn: the difference between “we have lived” and “we have been living” when to use since when to use for how to talk clearly about time and duration in English We...

Jul 25, 20194 minSeason 1Ep. 10

12 Natural Ways to Say It’s Hot in English

In this episode, you’ll learn 12 natural ways native speakers talk about hot weather in everyday English. Instead of repeating “It’s hot” , you’ll hear common expressions people actually use in real conversations — at work, while travelling, or in small talk. I explain when to use each expression , what it really means, and how it sounds in natural speech, so you can use these phrases with confidence. This episode is ideal for intermediate to upper-intermediate learners who want to sound more fl...

Jul 24, 20198 minSeason 4Ep. 1

English Vocabulary in Context: Talking About Fast Fashion [9]

🚨 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, we look at useful English vocabulary through the topic of fast fashion. You’ll hear a short text about fashion and consumer habits, and then we break down key words and expressions in context, including: feed off fulfil sated embraced persuade turn your back on opt for / opt to You’ll ...

Jul 24, 201911 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Confusing Personality Adjectives Explained Clearly [8]

🚨 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 the difference between personality adjectives that learners often confuse. We compare words like: lazy and easygoing determined and stubborn modest and shy sensitive and emotional arrogant and assertive You’ll understand which adjectives have a positive meaning, which soun...

Jul 23, 20199 minSeason 1Ep. 8

How to Use “Should” and Comparatives in Natural English [7]

🚨 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, we break down one practical sentence to help you improve your grammar, pronunciation, and confidence. You’ll learn: how to use “should” to give opinions and advice how to form comparatives (easy → easier) how to use expressions like “more aware” correctly how to pronounce key words cle...

Jul 22, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 7

How to Use In and On Correctly for Place and Position [6]

🚨 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 short episode, you’ll learn how to use in and on correctly when describing place and position. Many learners confuse these prepositions when talking about floors, apartments, direction, and location. I explain how we say on the third floor , in the apartment , on the right , and why each prepos...

Jul 21, 20196 minSeason 1Ep. 6

How to Use “I wish I had…” to Talk About Past Regrets [5]

🚨 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 short episode, you’ll learn how to use “I wish I had…” correctly when talking about past regrets. Many learners understand the words but are not sure which tense to use. I explain why we use the past perfect after wish in this situation, how it is different from talking about hopes for the futu...

Jul 20, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 5
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