With 26 letters, (but 44 different sounds), and not many rules, English pronunciation is sometimes difficult.
Sometimes, reading a word, does not help you to say it.  Here is some help.


Pronunciation 

Do you know the difference between these words? 
Answer these questions and find out. 
Please look at the PDFs for the transcript.

Confusing words - intermediate 

Do you know the difference between these words?
Answer these questions and find out.

Please look at the PDFs for the transcript.


Confusing words  (A2 - Elementary)

Success at work!
Vocabulary to help your career.  
These podcasts are from my 'ENGLISH IN THE OFFICE courses.   
If you need more help, please send me an italki message, to discuss your needs. 


English for Business

A2 - B1  
Conversation Class Preparation.
Listen to the podcast and read the text. 
These podcasts are for my structured conversation class (there are over 80 topics)
(book a class to see the text).

English with Angela -  conversation 

To avoid getting rusty, and to keep up your skills, you should hear and speak English every day.  This can be expensive.  Here are some free ways to keep up your English skills between classes. 

How to keep up your English level 

En este podcast descubrirás cómo se celebra la Nochevieja en España y algunas curiosidades sobre esta noche tan especial.
Ampa tu profe amiga.

Ampa tu profe amiga.

Las costumbres españolas - Parte 1

Estamos ante un verbo peculiar por varios motivos: mismo verbo, dos estructuras y usos diferentes, y tres significados. ¿Lo estás usando bien?

Curiosidades sobre el español y su cultura

El verbo entretener/entretenerse

Podcast pour apprendre à donner des informations personnelles + la préposition "à" devant les villes + le présent du verbe "vivre".

France Class Niveau Elémentaire

Je vis à Paris.

The main events of spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

TASK 10 - THE FOUR SEASONS 

食（た）べます→食べると思います
言（い）います→言うと思います
かちます→かつと思います
まけます→まけると思います
あります→あると思います
やくに立（た）ちます→やくに立つと思います。
うごきます→うごくと思います
やめます→やめると思います
きをつけます→きをつけると思います
りゅうがくします→りゅうがくすると思います


ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

みんなのにほんご21か　　～と思います　conjugation 

In dieser Episode hörst du mehr über Wohnmöglichkeiten und unterschiedliche Angebote in den Wiener Gemeindebezirken.

Wiener Geschichten

Episode 1: Wohnen in Wien

Let me tell you something. In the world of business, communication is king. But forget fancy speeches and teleprompters. What you really need is the ability to connect, to think on your feet, and inspire – on the spot. That's where I come in.

As your business communication coach, I won't just train you to speak. I'll help you find your voice, the one that resonates with authenticity and power. We'll work together to build a foundation of strong business acumen. Numbers, trends, market forces – these aren't just dry facts, they're the fuel that propels your message.

But knowledge alone isn't enough. You have to be able to listen, truly listen, to the people you're speaking with. What are their concerns? Their aspirations? We'll hone your active listening skills, so you can build bridges, not walls, during those impromptu interactions.

Now, let's be honest, practice makes perfect. We won't just talk the talk, we'll walk the walk. Mock interviews, simulated meetings, even impromptu presentations on random business topics – we'll throw you curveballs, and you'll learn to hit them out of the park. We'll record your sessions, analyze them together, and help you refine your delivery, ditch the filler words, and find that clear, concise style that cuts through the noise.

Remember, confidence is key.  I'll be your guide, your cheerleader, pushing you to embrace challenges and see every unexpected speaking opportunity as a chance to grow. Because ultimately, it's not about having all the answers, it's about the passion and purpose behind them.

So, are you ready to step up, to take your communication skills to the next level?  Together, we can turn you into an impromptu speaking champion, someone who commands attention, inspires collaboration, and leaves a lasting impression. Let's get started.

The Global Professional Podcast

I can help you master Impromptu Speaking - Episode 95

Today I discuss the phrase "in a quandary" and why English learners often feel confused when they learn from books. 

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14FKIA9KlmhM_-HmFXas4WFEXaSc9261B/view?usp=drivesdk