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The James Leyshon Lesson Podcast

Episode 1 - (ə) The Schwa

Today we're talking about the difference between TALK and SPEAK and when we should use each of these words. I hope you find it useful!

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DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

TALK or SPEAK

Today we're talking about the word "get", how we can define it, and how native speakers use it. I hope you find today's podcast helpful!

Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work! I’ve worked with over 1000 non-native English speaking professionals, from new graduates up to CEOs and government leaders, to help them achieve their goals and I look forward to meeting you.



The most confusing word in the English language.

Today we're talking about the vocabulary "non-negotiables" and "deal breakers". I hope you find them useful!

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Would you agree to this?

Today we're talking about a piece of vocabulary that we can use to say that we haven't decided what our opinion is yet. We're still thinking about a topic and deciding what we think of it. This is the idiom "the jury is (still) out". I hope you find it useful!

Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English as a second language at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!

The jury's out on how good a podcaster I am.

Today we're talking about "jetlag", what it means and the grammar that we use with it. I hope you find it useful. 

Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English as a second language at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!