In this English lesson, listen to a story that gives you the phrasal verbs you need to know to talk about daily routines. Here is the tool that I recommend for your writing task (this is an affiliate link(: https://www.tofluency.com/grammarly/ 00:00 Introduction 02:09 Phrasal verbs story 16:45 Summary and challenge RESOURCES FROM THIS LESSON: How to use get: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E8JqV4D3Os Get phrasal verbs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TgnZqTloQk Thank you for listening!...
Oct 28, 2021•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this English lesson, expand your vocabulary by learning nine other ways to say "I don't know." See examples and practice your English by repeating after me. Get all the phrases here: https://www.tofluency.com/other-ways-dont-know/ Get my book for free here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ OTHER WAYS TO SAY I DON'T KNOW IN ENGLISH: Dunno Not sure Great question Not the best person Have no idea Haven't got a clue Don't ask me My best guess is Thank you for listening!...
Oct 21, 2021•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here are 17 tips to help you reach fluency in English. 00:00 Introduction 01:04 Set a goal 03:03 Learn English daily 04:04 Listen as much as possible 07:26 Be grateful for resources 08:39 Do everything in English 10:28 Don't worry about mistakes 12:07 Get out of your comfort zone 14:33 Write every day 16:50 Learn English sentences 18:44 Personalize your learning 20:54 Don't worry too much about grammar 22:41 Repetition is key 25:12 Repeat English phrases 27:32 Practice speaker 29:16 Commit long-...
Oct 14, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this English lesson, learn 11 essential idioms - idioms that native English speakers actually use. Yes, this video comes with subtitles too! Get all the phrases here: https://www.tofluency.com/english-idioms/ ENGLISH IDIOMS IN THIS LESSON: 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Jump on the bandwagon 02:15 Under the weather 03:10 Bucket list 04:21 Second wind 05:04 No pain, no gain 06:17 Blessing in disguise 07:39 Get something off your chest 08:56 So far, so good 09:49 Get on someone's nerves 10:37 Lighten...
Oct 06, 2021•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn 48 English vocabulary phrases based on the topic of jobs and work. Included will be essential phrases, expressions, phrasal verbs, idioms, and more. Watch the conversation about jobs here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCjPjoolzMs Get my fluency book for free: http://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ PHRASES FROM THIS LESSON: All phrases from the lesson can be found here: https://tofluency.com/english-vocabulary-jobs/ 00:00 Introduction 01:05 What do you do? 04:01 Start and finish work 05:3...
Sep 30, 2021•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn 22 advanced English phrases, idioms, and phrasal verbs for daily conversation. Watch the original conversation here: https://youtu.be/EGItAJniRL4 Get my fluency book for free: http://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ The conversation we had was about fall/autumn. OTHER VIDEOS TO WATCH: Use this method to learn English fast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7PGRbvJBkQ How to understand native speakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4w8yAHWDEU Listen to our popular podcast episode here: http...
Sep 23, 2021•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, learn these 10 English phrasal verbs with the word get. See below for the full list. If you want to listen to the episode where we talk about the verb GET, listen to episode 13. Get your free fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ HERE ARE THE PHRASAL VERBS: 1. Get away - Go somewhere for a rest/vacation - Let’s try and get away at the end of the month - Escape - They tried to grab him but he got away 2. Get away with - To avoid getting caught - something bad ...
Sep 16, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn conversational English by listening to this real conversation about fall/autumn. This is for intermediate and advanced learners of English who want to practice their listening, learn new words and phrases, and get vital input. Get your free fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ MORE CONVERSATIONS: Thanksgiving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp--TdCU9GI Summer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBHD9UBiI0U Winter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJQTfMK_wvw ENGLISH PHRAS...
Sep 09, 2021•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, you're going to learn all about the three options available to you as an English learner and which option will help you reach fluency fast. Be sure to get my book here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ Here is the platform I recommend for one-to-one lessons (affiliate link): https://go.italki.com/tofluency The three options are to: 1. Take lessons at a language school or one-to-one 2. Go to an English-speaking country to take an immersion course 3. Learn English on your ow...
Sep 02, 2021•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this English lesson, you're going to learn 43 commonly used phrases related to romance. You're going to do this by watching a video of David and Sarah meeting in a hotel bar. Get the definitions here: https://www.tofluency.com/53-english-phrases-romance *** RESOURCES *** English fluency book: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ To Fluency Program: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ Watch the lesson here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghDWj9VpvRU *** The 43 Phrases *** - Sitting on her own at...
Aug 26, 2021•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this lesson, you're going to learn the secret behind why you're not confident when speaking in English as a second language. (Hint: ego plays a strong role) Be sure to watch the entire video and answer the questions I ask honestly. Here's the link to learning English in a non-English speaking country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_iPrNwL7mA Here's the playlist on how to learn English effectively: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4w8yAHWDEU&list=PLZOJurmtexYpQYEvWTJaieyehensaC_eU Thank you...
Aug 19, 2021•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this lesson, we discuss if you need to go to an English-speaking country in order to become fluent. This is especially important right now due to the lack of opportunities to go abroad to learn. Get the free fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ Listen to episode 19 on how to improve your speaking. Use this tool to improve your writing (affiliate link): https://tofluency.com/grammarly Learn about shadowing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHmfinXxu5c Learn about the s...
Aug 13, 2021•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn new words and phrases - and practice your listening - by watching this real English conversation about food! We discuss the differences between food in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Spain. Get all the phrases below! Listen to more conversations here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZOJurmtexYo8s2UKr--aqOi9UssrOh96 Differences between British and American English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVbc-Bg32Mo How to pronounce English counties (Worcestershire sauce): https...
Aug 05, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Watch this English conversation (with subtitles!) about pets and animals. Jack and Kate talk about pets they had growing up, how to talk to dogs in English, animals in our neighborhood, and our bear encounters. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC32mYgIHS-e3C3Eyd2tRw6g/join Get your fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/book (it's FREE to download!) WATCH MORE CONVERSATIONS: Watch our conversation about jobs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCjPjool...
Jul 29, 2021•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this English lesson, learn about the power of prepositional verbs. This is one of my favorite areas to learn in a foreign language and I'm sure you'll find it useful learning this in English too. The song I mentioned is by Robbie Williams - Feel. Use this to practice your writing (affiliate link): https://www.tofluency.com/grammarly/ Here are the lesson notes and phrases from the lesson: BELIEVE IN: It means to have faith in the existence or truth of something. The best examples is: - Do you ...
Jul 22, 2021•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this lesson, you're going to learn 10 ways to express your opinion in English. Learn these phrases (and some bonus ones below) as they're really useful. Want them as digital flashcards? Join The To Fluency Program here: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ - I couldn’t agree - I couldn’t disagree more - It’s amazing - It’s an amazing show - It was terrible - It was a terrible decision - It’s been so good being here - It’s been such a good vacation so far - It’s going to be amazing - It’s okay - It’...
Jul 15, 2021•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast ENGLISH PHRASES USED IN THIS CONVERSATION: (To REALLY learn these phrases and to be able to speak without thinking about grammar rules, join the To Fluency Program: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ ) - What was your first job? - I had to work my way up to that - growing up watching American movies - one thing that I think of when the weather gets summery - you just deliver them through the mailbox - how long did it take you? - I wonder if they still do it in the UK? - he could duck under the van -...
Jul 08, 2021•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get your fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/book (it's FREE to download!) 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Explaining 4th July 02:05 The history of Independence Day 04:03 The Boston Tea Party 05:43 The French Influence 06:20 The most famous passage 08:49 Phrases related to the celebration 12:48 How to learn more Here is the Thanksgiving podcast: https://youtu.be/xp--TdCU9GI Here is a great video by @CrashCourse that explains the American Revolution: https://youtu.be/HlUiSBXQHCw Here is a summa...
Jul 01, 2021•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast There are two reasons why you mightn find it difficult to speak English: 1: It's a difficult skill (compare it to reading, for example) 2: You don't practice speaking enough (think about typical language lessons) Think about it. When speaking, you have to use the right words in the correct order, speak clearly and accurately, and also be able to understand what the other person is saying. Most learners don't get the practice that they need. Here is how to improve: 1. Work on your pronunciation -...
Jun 24, 2021•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, you're going to learn phrases that you can use to express how you are feeling in English. Here is the link to get bonus lessons and more: https://www.tofluency.com/more - Fear - I’m scared of heights (phobia) - Standing on the edge of that building was scary - I was so scared when I was on that building - I’m terrified of heights - It freaks me out (American) - To be Scared to death - Anger - I’m really angry about he did - It makes me so mad when people… - I can’t believe you d...
Jun 16, 2021•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get your fluency book here: https://www.tofluency.com/book (it's FREE to download!) Here's the lesson on GET: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7E8JqV4D3Os Here's the lesson on future tenses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UISiuiPd_FY Here are some of the key phrases from this lesson: (to get the audio flashcards, go here: https://www.tofluency.com/tfp/ ) - Look up flights - Direct or with stops - Flight times - Red-eye flights - Price - Checked bags, assigned seats, and cancelation policy - Whic...
Jun 08, 2021•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, you're going to learn how you can improve your writing in English. This is one of the four skills of English and practicing in this area will help you master English in a general sense too. Here is the app that I recommend (affiliate link): https://www.tofluency.com/grammarly/ Tip 1: Write in the style that you're going to use (IELTS, business, conversational) Tip 2: Copy text. Get your favorite drink, read a sentence and copy a sentence Tip 3: Read a lot to get used to how Engl...
Jun 03, 2021•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I talk about the reason for buying local. This is a follow-up to episode 14 where Kate and I talked about online shopping. Get the book I mentioned here: https://www.tofluency.com/5-step-plan/ Watch the conversation with subtitles here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccTCB6FStEQ
May 23, 2021•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Kate joins Jack to have a conversation about online shopping. The key with this episode is to get listening practice and to try and understand as much as you can. Want to listen along with subtitles? Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccTCB6FStEQ
May 11, 2021•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, you’re going to learn a power verb. To get the examples, be sure to search for “to fluency Jack get” in Google. Enjoy!
May 07, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, you're going to learn English phrases related to getting around cities in Europe and the U.S. This will give you great listening practice, give you vocabulary related to this topic, and give you insight into what it's like living in the United States. Here are some key phrases from this lesson: - I grew up in the U.K. - To get around a city - Pavement - Sidewalk - Zebra crossings - crosswalks - It used to cost… - If I had time, I would walk - The U.S. is set up for cars - The...
May 03, 2021•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast https://www.tofluency.com/book - Click here to join my email list and get my book (for free!). The European Framework for Languages can help you with this. There are six levels in total: A1: Beginner - This is where you can use very simple expressions. You need the other person to speak slowly. A2: Elementary - This where you can understand frequently used expressions and can talk about simple things. B1: Intermediate - You can deal with most situations when traveling and give explanations for o...
Apr 29, 2021•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I am going to give you an English reading method that will help you make fast progress to fluency. You are going to learn: - the difference between intensive and extensive reading - how to find the books in English that are going to help YOU - a reading method that ensures you enjoy reading and helps you learn new words and phrases Read the article here: https://tofluency.com/english-reading-practice/...
Apr 26, 2021•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jack talks about phones and social media in society today and how you can leverage them to learn English. There are many phrases to learn here and I think you will find the topic interesting. Want a free fluency book? Go here: https://www.tofluency.com
Apr 23, 2021•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast In episode 8 of the To Fluency Podcast (Learn English with Jack), I talk about the strange reason why I started learning Spanish and the mistakes that I made as a beginner. I then go through what I would have done differently if I knew what I know now (what a great sentence to learn!). Enjoy this episode and then, head over to https://www.tofluency.com to get your free book. Thanks for listening.
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