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 

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 

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 

Success at work!
Vocabulary to help your career.  
These podcasts are from my 'ENGLISH IN THE OFFICE courses.   
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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 

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Confusing words  (A2 - Elementary)

Welcome to episode 2! 

In this episode, I share my favourite things to see and do in Glasgow. 

Transcripts for this episode are available. Please send me a message if you want the transcript. 

Scotland - Everything I've Ever Had

0002: What to See and Do in Glasgow

Zuótiān Běijīnɡ de tiānqì zěnmeyànɡ?    
A：昨天     北京  的  天气  怎么样？
   Tài rè le.
B：太热了。
      Mínɡtiān ne? Mínɡtiān tiānqì zěnmeyànɡ?
A：明天     呢？明天      天气  怎么样？
      Mínɡtiān tiānqì hěn hǎo,    bù lěnɡ bú rè.
B：明天      天气  很   好，不   冷 不 热。


日常对话 daily conversation

天气

Nuestros chicos llegan a Colonia, última parada antes de regresar a Utrecht. ¿Qué va a pasar en esta ciudad? 

¿Has estado alguna vez en Colonia? ¡Cuéntanos tu experiencia! :)

Audiolibros de Joan

Viajando por Europa. Capítulo 11.

Today, I’m bringing you a tip that’s all about the magic of taking breaks—because sometimes, the best way to move forward is to pause. I know it might sound counterintuitive, but research shows otherwise. Pausing isn’t about slacking off; it’s a strategic tool that can supercharge your learning journey.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 41 – Hit Pause to Power Up: The Easiest Weapon to your Language Learning!

ちょっとあぶない？にほんご
Don't say this word
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NANAのにほんごpodcast 

ちょっとあぶない？にほんご | Don't say this word

Whether you're going on vacation, a business trip or to see friends or family for the weekend there is one thing you can't avoid — packing. And many of us pack too much, which might mean heavy bags, paying extra for flights and lots of unpacking.

So, here are a few ideas for how to pack light.

Make a list
This might be the most important thing. Think about what you really need to take — and if you're flying, how much luggage you're allowed.

Make a list, then see if you can make it shorter, and shorter. This should also make packing quicker, as long as you stick to your list!

Pack small
Do this by rolling up clothes, or you can buy compression bags that squash things into a smaller space inside your luggage. Packing cubes can also help — they're little bags you can use to organize your suitcase.

Forget the "just in case" things
Unless you're going to a place that doesn't have any shops, you don't need to take too much "just in case" stuff. If you find you need something extra, you might even get a good deal in a local market.

Be ready to do some washing
Okay, so this isn't the most exciting idea, but it could save you space. Most hotels offer laundry services or you could even wash your clothes by hand in the bathroom sink if you run out of things to wear!

Wear what you can
If you have big walking boots, wear them on the journey, along with any big jackets that will only waste space in your bag. And don't forget that you'll have to repack everything before returning home!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Lighten Your Load: How to Pack Light for Travel

How Your Thoughts Shape Your Ability to Learn - There is a transcript available for this. episode. 

About the musical intro, the words were created by Joseph McTaggart and the music using Suno AI and is not an original human composition. All spoken content and written text are original works by Joseph McTaggart. No copyright claim is made on the AI-generated music.



Teacher Joseph's Podcast

How Your Thoughts Shape Your Ability to Learn (with transcript)

Featuring some busker´s music and a walk around a town called Irvine. The first part focuses on the word "movement".