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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.

Speak Better English with Harry

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In this episode, you’ll learn natural English expressions that describe strong emotional reactions.

We look at everyday phrases people use when something:

 • annoys you
 • makes you nervous
 • frightens you
 • shocks you
 • or leaves you speechless

I explain what each phrase really means, when to use it, and how it sounds in natural spoken English.

This episode is ideal for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners who want to express emotions more clearly and sound more natural in conversation.

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If 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. 
 
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How to Describe Strong Feelings in Natural English [576]

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In this episode, you’ll learn common English idioms with the word “big” and how they are used in real conversations.

Many learners understand the word big, but its meaning changes completely in expressions like a big ask, the big cheese, or make it big. Without context, these phrases can be confusing.

In this lesson, I explain what each expression means, when to use it, and how it sounds in natural English. 

By the end of this episode, you will be able to:

• understand common idioms with “big”
 • use them correctly in everyday conversation
 • avoid sounding literal or unnatural
 • feel more confident when native speakers use these expressions

If you want to understand natural English better and speak with more confidence, this episode will help.

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If 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. 
 
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10 Common “Big” Idioms You’ll Hear in Everyday English [575]

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In this episode, you will learn natural English words used to describe change, from small adjustments to major transformations.

Many learners know basic words like big or small, but they are not always sure how to describe change clearly and accurately. This can make your English sound simple or repetitive.

In this lesson, I explain useful adjectives like dramatic, subtle, radical, minimal, and profound. You will learn what they really mean, when to use them, and how they sound in real conversations.

By the end of this episode, you will be able to:

• describe changes more precisely
 • choose the right word for formal and everyday situations
 • sound more natural and confident when talking about decisions, events, and life changes

If you want your English to sound clearer, more natural, and more confident, this episode will help.

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If 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. 
 
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10 Adjectives You Need to Describe Change in English [574]

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In this episode, you’ll learn collocations and expressions you need when making decisions in English.

Many learners know the individual words, but they struggle to:

 • combine them naturally
 • sound confident when thinking aloud
 • explain decisions clearly

In this lesson, I focus on natural collocations used when deciding, thinking, and considering options.

You’ll learn what these expressions really mean, how they are used in context, and when they sound natural in everyday and work situations.

This episode is ideal for intermediate and upper-intermediate learners who want to speak more clearly, sound more natural, and avoid awkward or unnatural combinations.

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If 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. 
 
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10 English Collocations You Need When Making Decisions [573]

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In this episode, you’ll learn natural English collocations and expressions used when talking about different stages of life.

Many learners know the vocabulary, but they are not sure which collocations sound natural in real conversations. This often leads to hesitation, repetition, or expressions that sound slightly wrong.

In this lesson, I explain clear, commonly used collocations, show how they are used in context, and help you choose the right expression for the right situation.

This episode will help you:

 • improve your spoken English
 • build natural, usable vocabulary
 • sound more confident and fluent when you speak

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If 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. 
 
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12 English Collocations for Every Life Stage: From Baby to Senior [572]

🚨 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-podcast

In this episode, we focus on English adjectives used to describe buildings and places. You will learn how native speakers talk about the size, age, style, and condition of buildings in everyday English. Each adjective is explained in clear, simple language with practical examples to help you understand and use it correctly.

This lesson is ideal for English learners at intermediate and advanced levels who want to improve vocabulary, speaking skills, and descriptive language. It is especially useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge English exam preparation, where accurate and varied vocabulary is important for speaking and writing tasks.

By the end of the episode, you will be able to describe buildings more confidently and naturally, whether you are talking about cities, travel, work, or everyday life.

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If 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. 
 
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11 Key Adjectives to Describe Buildings and Places Clearly [571]

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In this episode, we cover 20 commonly used English phrasal verbs that native speakers use in everyday conversations. You will hear clear explanations and practical examples that show how these phrasal verbs work in real spoken English. The focus is on meaning, context, and natural usage, so you can understand them easily and use them with confidence.

This lesson is ideal for English learners at intermediate and upper-intermediate level who want to improve speaking fluency, listening comprehension, and vocabulary for daily English. It is also useful for learners preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge English exams, where phrasal verbs are common in both speaking and listening tasks.

By the end of the episode, you will feel more confident recognising and using phrasal verbs naturally, helping you sound more fluent and more like a native speaker in real-life English situations.

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If 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. 
 
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20 Phrasal Verbs to Help You Speak More Naturally [570]

🚨 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-podcast

In this episode, we focus on workplace English expressions that professionals use in everyday work situations. You will learn how these expressions are used in meetings, emails, and conversations with colleagues. Each example is explained in clear English to help you understand meaning, tone, and appropriate use at work.

This lesson is ideal for Business English learners, professional English students, and anyone who wants to improve English for work, office English, and corporate communication skills. It is also useful for learners preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English exams, where formal and professional language is often tested.

By the end of the episode, you will feel more confident using natural workplace English, communicating clearly with coworkers, and sounding more professional in international business environments.

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Practical English Expressions for the Workplace [569]

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In this episode, we focus on English verbs of movement and explain how native speakers use them to describe speed, direction, and manner of movement. You will hear clear explanations and practical examples that show the difference between similar verbs and help you choose the right word in real situations.

This lesson is ideal for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to expand vocabulary, improve accuracy, and sound more natural when speaking and writing. It is also useful for learners preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English exams, where precise vocabulary is important.

By the end of the episode, you will understand how to describe movement in a more vivid and natural way, using the right verb for the right context.

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Useful Verbs to Describe Movement Accurately [568]

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In this episode, we explain the meaning of English idioms related to movement and show how native speakers use them in real situations. Each idiom is broken down in simple English, with clear examples that help you understand both the meaning and the context.

This lesson is ideal for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to expand vocabulary, improve listening skills, and sound more natural in everyday conversations. It is also useful for learners preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English exams, where idiomatic language is often tested.

By the end of the episode, you will be able to recognise and understand movement-related idioms more easily and use them with greater confidence in spoken English.

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English Idioms about Movement with Simple Explanations [567]

Hi there, this is Harry and welcome back to my podcast where we're trying to improve your English through short sentences. The sentence that I have for you today is - To make matters worse my best friend from university is teaching abroad and I'm gutted every time I get a postcard from him. Check out VIP English Learning Club, Online Courses and Skype English lessons at www.englishlessonviaskype.com 

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If 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. 
 
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If 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 step
 
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Speak Better English with Harry | Episode 34

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