English Tips and Tricks

Another new series - First Pages ... a read-through and discussion of meaning and new vocabulary of the openings of famous novels, for B1+/B2 learners aiming for proficiency, hopefully giving you the confidence to read on in the novels.Transcript and key vocabulary in the episode:Get in touch: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com

Two handy little sentence starters today for awkward or interesting moments in a conversation.Transcript and key vocab here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yYyixdp2e0beMfWOxfuWYADeP5oPgkmC/view?usp=sharingGet in touch with your questions: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com

In today's episode, we continue a new series called 'Colourful Language', looking at how to swear like a native speaker in English. In this second episode, we'll be looking at the word 'bloody' and how it's used in popular films and polite society.Link to PDF transcript of the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ih4e1Dx_xJmb5DUKlCiyC5G2JXr3fqeC/view?usp=sharingGet in touch: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com

Another new series - Zombie English... giving idioms and vocabulary from zombie films, like the excellent Shaun of the Dead. Today's idiom is 'Wait for things to blow over'.Transcript and key vocabulary in the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WgdlmKVjdFmdLOAAyEv0qpoyrLineveO/view?usp=share_linkGet in touch: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com

Another new series - How to talk about... giving key vocabulary about current topics like AI, Donald Trump and today, heatwaves.Transcript and key vocabulary in the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UTBUs6EuqPGVZCHF4-mpceXYid8pLd-v/view?usp=share_link Get in touch: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com

In today's episode, we start a new series called 'Colourful Language', looking at how to swear like a native speaker in English. In this first episode, we'll be looking at the word 'damn' and how it's used in popular films and polite society.Link to PDF transcript of the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Euknml_a8zJ-okzCyQ_XbCPEd0002bss/view?usp=share_linkGet in touch: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com

Reading can be a great way to improve your English and build vocabulary - just make sure you choose the right book!Links:Penguin Readers: https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/books/excerpt: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/excerptelegant: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/elegantpoignant: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/poignantgrasp: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/graspDo get in touch with any questions you have about learning English: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com

The most self-defeating episode ever? Or a really useful pro-tip to help you improve your listening skills? You decide!Vocabulary links:Chore definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/choreNaturally definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/naturallySelf-defeating definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/self-defeatingHandy definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/handyHooks definition (the final definition): https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hook?q=hooksGeopolitics definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/geopoliticsDo get in touch with any questions you have about learning English: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com

A handy little sentence starter for questions that seek to understand the reason for something.Useful vocab from today's episode:How come dictionary definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/how-comeMeta definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/metaRecessive definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/recessiveKeen definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/keenDo get in touch with any questions you have about learning English: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com