

Speak Better English with Harry
Harry
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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Dec 20, 2019 • 7min
Common Collocations Used to Talk About Crime (Part 1) [113]
🚨 If you use English at work, these phrases matter. These are the only English phrases I allow my private students to use at work, and the ones I tell them to stop using. 👉 Download the PDF (€9): https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/workphrases-podcastIn this episode, you’ll learn common English collocations related to crime and how they are used in real situations.I explain each collocation in clear, simple English and show how these words naturally go together when people talk about crime, law, and punishment. This will help you build topic-based vocabulary and avoid unnatural word combinations.This episode is useful if you want to:improve your vocabulary on serious topicsunderstand news stories and real conversations more easilyspeak more clearly and confidently about crime-related issuesParticularly useful to English learners at an intermediate. And those preparing for English proficiency exams such as CAE, IELTS, TOEFL.Share Your ThoughtsIf you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson. We assess your level, correct you clearly, and give you a focused plan so you know exactly what to improve. Book a free trial here: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialIf you prefer to study on your own, explore our online courses. They give you structured lessons to build stronger grammar, clearer pronunciation, and more confident speaking step by stepDiscover all courses and guides: https://englishlessonviaskype.com/confidence

Dec 18, 2019 • 6min
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 112
Hi there, this is Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome back to my English learning podcast when I try to help you improve your spoken English and also the grammatical points around that.Let's continue learning English expressions. Today, I have new collocations for you with the word possibility. A possibility is a chance. It's not 100% guaranteed.Learn English with me. Improve your conversational skills in my Easy Peasy English learning club https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/easy-peasy-english-club Share Your ThoughtsIf you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson. We assess your level, correct you clearly, and give you a focused plan so you know exactly what to improve. Book a free trial here: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialIf you prefer to study on your own, explore our online courses. They give you structured lessons to build stronger grammar, clearer pronunciation, and more confident speaking step by stepDiscover all courses and guides: https://englishlessonviaskype.com/confidence

Dec 17, 2019 • 5min
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 111
Hi there, this is Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome back to my English learning podcast when I try to help you improve your spoken English and also the grammatical points around that.Today, we're talking about collocations. We will learn 3 collocations with the word opportunity.Learn English with me. Improve your conversational skills in my Easy Peasy English learning club https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/easy-peasy-english-clubShare Your ThoughtsIf you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson. We assess your level, correct you clearly, and give you a focused plan so you know exactly what to improve. Book a free trial here: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialIf you prefer to study on your own, explore our online courses. They give you structured lessons to build stronger grammar, clearer pronunciation, and more confident speaking step by stepDiscover all courses and guides: https://englishlessonviaskype.com/confidence

Dec 15, 2019 • 7min
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 110
Hi there, this is Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome back to my English learning podcast where I try to help you improve your spoken English and also the grammatical points around that.I've decided to continue with the phrasal verbs. And today I have 4 phrasal verbs for you. Learn English with me. Improve your conversational skills in my Easy Peasy English learning club https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/easy-peasy-english-club Share Your ThoughtsIf you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson. We assess your level, correct you clearly, and give you a focused plan so you know exactly what to improve. Book a free trial here: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialIf you prefer to study on your own, explore our online courses. They give you structured lessons to build stronger grammar, clearer pronunciation, and more confident speaking step by stepDiscover all courses and guides: https://englishlessonviaskype.com/confidence

Dec 12, 2019 • 6min
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 109
Hi there, this is Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome back to my English learning podcast where I try to help you improve your spoken English and also the grammatical points around that.Today, we're looking at some phrasal verbs. I've taken three particular phrasal verbs. All of them are with the preposition UP.Learn English with me. Improve your conversational skills in my Easy Peasy English learning club https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/easy-peasy-english-club Share Your ThoughtsIf you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson. We assess your level, correct you clearly, and give you a focused plan so you know exactly what to improve. Book a free trial here: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialIf you prefer to study on your own, explore our online courses. They give you structured lessons to build stronger grammar, clearer pronunciation, and more confident speaking step by stepDiscover all courses and guides: https://englishlessonviaskype.com/confidence

Dec 11, 2019 • 6min
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 108
Hi there, this is Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome back to my English learning podcast where I help you improve your spoken English and also the grammatical points around that.Why would we use the present simple when we talk about the future? Learn how to use the present simple tense when we're talking about something that actually happens in the future. Learn English with me. Improve your conversational skills in my Easy Peasy English learning club https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/easy-peasy-english-club Share Your ThoughtsIf you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson. We assess your level, correct you clearly, and give you a focused plan so you know exactly what to improve. Book a free trial here: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialIf you prefer to study on your own, explore our online courses. They give you structured lessons to build stronger grammar, clearer pronunciation, and more confident speaking step by stepDiscover all courses and guides: https://englishlessonviaskype.com/confidence

Dec 9, 2019 • 7min
Natural Collocations Used with “Talk” [107]
🚨 If you use English at work, these phrases matter. These are the only English phrases I allow my private students to use at work, and the ones I tell them to stop using. 👉 Download the PDF (€9): https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/workphrases-podcastIn this episode, you'll learn collocations and expressions with the word "talk".Many learners understand "talk" on its own, but they find it difficult to:pair it with the correct prepositions and wordsapply it smoothly in real conversationschoose between "talk about", "talk through", or "talk over"In this lesson, I cover the key collocations with "talk" that show up in discussions, professional settings, and daily exchanges.You'll see what these patterns actually do, where they fit naturally, and which situations call for which expression.This episode works well for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners who want to reduce awkward mistakes, speak with more ease, and use "talk" the way native speakers do.Share Your ThoughtsIf you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson. We assess your level, correct you clearly, and give you a focused plan so you know exactly what to improve. Book a free trial here: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialIf you prefer to study on your own, explore our online courses. They give you structured lessons to build stronger grammar, clearer pronunciation, and more confident speaking step by stepDiscover all courses and guides: https://englishlessonviaskype.com/confidence

Dec 7, 2019 • 7min
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 106
Hi there, this is Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome back to my English learning podcast where I try to help you improve your spoken English and also the grammatical points around that.Let's talk about what we're going to do in the future. How can we do this in English? There are 4 different ways in which we can about the future in English. I'm going to share all of them with you today.https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/easy-peasy-english-club Learn English with me. Join intensive English marathon Easy Peasy English and improve your intermediate English to advanced in no time.Share Your ThoughtsIf you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson. We assess your level, correct you clearly, and give you a focused plan so you know exactly what to improve. Book a free trial here: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialIf you prefer to study on your own, explore our online courses. They give you structured lessons to build stronger grammar, clearer pronunciation, and more confident speaking step by stepDiscover all courses and guides: https://englishlessonviaskype.com/confidence

Dec 6, 2019 • 6min
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 105
Hi there, this is Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome back to my English learning podcast when I try to help you improve your spoken English and also the grammatical points around that.In this podcast, I'm going to answer one of your questions - how do we use the past perfect tense?Learn English with me. Improve your conversational skills in my Easy Peasy English learning club https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/easy-peasy-english-club Share Your ThoughtsIf you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson. We assess your level, correct you clearly, and give you a focused plan so you know exactly what to improve. Book a free trial here: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialIf you prefer to study on your own, explore our online courses. They give you structured lessons to build stronger grammar, clearer pronunciation, and more confident speaking step by stepDiscover all courses and guides: https://englishlessonviaskype.com/confidence

Dec 4, 2019 • 6min
Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 104
Hi there, this is Harry from www.englishlessonviaskype.com and welcome back to my English learning podcast when I try to help you improve your spoken English and also the grammatical points around that. Today, we're talking about alternative expressions and how you can explain something in English in different ways. For example, if I were in your shoes, I think would ...Learn English with me. Improve your conversational skills in my Easy Peasy English learning club https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/easy-peasy-english-club Share Your ThoughtsIf you often hesitate, make mistakes, or feel unsure when speaking English, book a trial lesson. We assess your level, correct you clearly, and give you a focused plan so you know exactly what to improve. Book a free trial here: https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trialIf you prefer to study on your own, explore our online courses. They give you structured lessons to build stronger grammar, clearer pronunciation, and more confident speaking step by stepDiscover all courses and guides: https://englishlessonviaskype.com/confidence


