Speak Better English with Harry
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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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Mar 25, 2026 • 23min
Learn English Through News: Vocabulary Explained Clearly [580]
A short news reading about a domestic spat sets the scene. Vocabulary is unpacked with clear pronunciation and everyday examples. Listeners hear informal phrasal verbs, idioms, and words for actions and posture. The segment finishes with a concise recap and an invitation to practice speaking.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 27min
20 Phrasal Verbs with “Take” to Help You Speak More Naturally [579]
A lively run-through of 20 common phrasal verbs with “take.” Short, clear explanations show different meanings like likeness, criticism, removal, responsibility, and learning. Practical examples cover private chats, project handovers, mistakes and apologies, and everyday actions like borrowing, starting hobbies, and mimicking. A useful lesson for sounding more natural in conversation.
Mar 11, 2026 • 13min
How to Talk About Instinct and Thinking in English [578]
Short lessons on vocabulary for instinct, reason, and decision-making. Clear examples of acting on a whim, trusting your gut, and having a hunch. Explanations of subconscious knowing, weighing up options, and taking time to mull things over. Practical phrases for talking about personality, habits, and how people arrive at choices.
Mar 4, 2026 • 18min
Common “Out of” Expressions in Everyday English [577]
A lively lesson exploring common “out of” phrases you hear in daily English. Short, practical explanations cover meanings like physical states, broken items, being unreachable, unlucky situations, and being disconnected from people or skills. Clear examples help you recognize the phrases in conversations, news, films, and work contexts.
Feb 25, 2026 • 15min
How to Describe Strong Feelings in Natural English [576]
Learn a dozen natural English phrases for strong emotions. Short lessons cover irritation, deep annoyance, creeping disgust, sudden fright, intense anger, and speechless shock. Clear examples show when each expression fits and how they sound in conversation.
Feb 18, 2026 • 13min
10 Common “Big” Idioms You’ll Hear in Everyday English [575]
Learn a bundle of common idioms built around the word “big.” Short, clear explanations cover phrases like being big on something, a big cheese, a big ask, making it big, and having a big mouth. Real-life examples show when these expressions pop up in conversations and everyday situations.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 16min
10 Adjectives You Need to Describe Change in English [574]
Clear breakdowns of adjectives for describing change, from cosmetic and subtle tweaks to radical and sweeping overhauls. Practical collocations show how to pair words with changes in work, cities, and personal life. Short, focused examples contrast marginal, marked, dramatic, profound, and momentous shifts.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 15min
10 English Collocations You Need When Making Decisions [573]
Learn natural collocations for deciding, thinking, and considering options at work. Hear phrases for sudden ideas, intense problem-solving, and playful brainstorming. Learn language for weighing options, seeking guidance, and rethinking choices. Practical expressions for meetings, research, and sounding more confident when explaining decisions.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 17min
12 English Collocations for Every Life Stage: From Baby to Senior [572]
Learn natural collocations for childhood moments like grazing knees and throwing tantrums. Discover study phrases such as swot for an exam and verbs for taking or retaking tests. Hear vivid verbs and idioms about partying, ageing, hair changes, weight, aches, and forgetfulness. Short, everyday vocabulary to boost spoken English and conversational confidence.
Jan 21, 2026 • 15min
11 Key Adjectives to Describe Buildings and Places Clearly [571]
Dive into the world of architectural adjectives! Discover terms like 'imposing' and 'nondescript,' unraveling how buildings can dominate or blend into their surroundings. Explore 'graceful' historic gems versus 'tasteless' eyesores that clash with their context. Learn to describe 'innovative' tech-driven designs and 'dated' structures longing for revival. Whether you appreciate the 'stunning' or critiquing the 'ultra modern', this guide offers tools to elevate your conversational skills about architecture!
