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English Lessons and Conversations

English Lessons and Conversations

By Javor Samuels

This course is designed to educate and enhance the spoken English of Europeans, particularly Poles. As a native-speaking English educator in Poland, I have been to several regions to communicate and interact with locals, and based on my investigation, I have identified a number of extremely typical English mistakes. This podcast will support non-native English speakers in gaining confidence while speaking the language and recognising their pronunciation mistakes via a better comprehension of the language. This is not merely an English course; it is a journey.
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English Lessons and ConversationsOct 27, 2023

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Kids block: Talking with Matty

Kids block: Talking with Matty

A 9 year old Polish boy wanted to share his love for animals and his chameleon. Listen to what he had to say.
Oct 27, 202307:08
B2/Advanced - Phrasal Verbs

B2/Advanced - Phrasal Verbs

Here's a list of the phrasal verbs covered in the podcast lesson:

1. Take off
2. Turn up
3. Put off
4. Bring up
5. Get by
6. Take on
7. Set up
8. Run out of
9. Give in
10. Call off
Aug 19, 202331:34
Advanced - English Idioms

Advanced - English Idioms

Bite the bullet
On cloud nine
To kill two birds with one stone
To paint the town red
A drop in the bucket
To have a chip on one's shoulder
Aug 08, 202346:35
A2- Daily activities and routines

A2- Daily activities and routines

1. Morning Routine
2. Breakfast
3. Work or School Day
4. Lunch Break
5. Afternoon Activities
6. Evening Routine
7. Bedtime

These topics encompass various aspects of daily habits and routines, from the morning rituals to bedtime practices. By discussing these topics, the conversation explores different activities and habits that shape an individual's day. Happy learning! 🎙️🌟
Jul 31, 202340:14
Vocabulary- Commonly misused words

Vocabulary- Commonly misused words

1. 'Affect' vs. 'Effect'
2. 'Less' vs. 'Fewer'
3. 'Who' vs. 'Whom'
4. 'Lay' vs. 'Lie'
5. 'Its' vs. 'It's'
6. 'Me' vs. 'I'
7. 'Further' vs. 'Farther'

Each segment focused on explaining the differences between these pairs of words, providing examples, and offering tips to remember their correct usage in various contexts. By mastering these commonly misused words, you'll gain more confidence and clarity in your English communication.
Jul 30, 202358:30
A1 - Greetings and Introduction

A1 - Greetings and Introduction

Learn basic greetings and introduction in English.
Jul 23, 202320:39
Grammar Explained: Parts of speech

Grammar Explained: Parts of speech

Parts of Speech
* Nouns
* Pronouns
* Verbs
* Adjectives
* Adverbs
* Prepositions
* Conjunctions
* Interjections
* Determiners
* Quantifiers
Jul 23, 202323:01
I’m back! New lessons

I’m back! New lessons

I know it's been a while since our last episode and I want to thank you for your patience and for sticking with us. Many of you might be wondering where I've been these past few months. Well, I'm excited to announce that I've been diligently working on completing my Masters in Law.

During this time away, not only was I expanding my own knowledge, but I also managed to gather a wealth of new information and insights to share with all of you. I know the wait has been long, but I assure you it will be worth it. I'm excited to bring to you a brand-new series of episodes packed with educational and informative content, designed to enlighten and stimulate your minds.

So, get ready, because we're about to dive deep into some truly fascinating subjects. Once again, thank you for your understanding and unwavering support. Now, let's get started, again!
Jul 23, 202301:35
Kids block, speaking with confidence

Kids block, speaking with confidence

Speak English with confidence! The children can show you how.
Feb 19, 202324:08
Mistakes in English by Polish people

Mistakes in English by Polish people

Please don’t make these mistakes. They are so common and unbelievable that I had to make this lesson to create awareness.
Jan 25, 202335:29
Prepositions

Prepositions

A preposition is a word or group of words used before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object.
Jan 17, 202320:30
Most common English Idioms

Most common English Idioms

24/7
A short fuse,
A taste of your own medicine,
Butterflies in my stomach,
By the skin of your teeth,
Cat got your tongue,
Crying wolf,
Cut someone some slack,
Draw the line,
Easier said than done,
Every cloud has a silver lining,
Finding a needle in a haystack,
Fish out of water,
Get something off your chest,
Give it a whirl,
Go down in flames,
Go the extra mile,
Hang in there,
In the fast lane,
In the nick of time,
Let the cat out of the bag,
Let the chips fall where they may,
Lose your marbles,
Once in a blue moon,
Plain as day,
Play second fiddle,
Put your foot in your mouth,
Pull yourself together,
Sick and tired
Jan 01, 202325:22
Say and Tell (English speaking)

Say and Tell (English speaking)

The verbs say and tell have similar meanings. They both mean "to communicate verbally with someone". But we often use them differently.
Dec 24, 202206:36
So and Such (English Grammar)

So and Such (English Grammar)

So and Such are the two words in the English language which are used to emphasize the meaning of the sentence.
Dec 20, 202210:21
The hard and soft C and G sounds (C1)

The hard and soft C and G sounds (C1)

When c is in front of an i, y, or e, it is soft and says /s/. For example: city, cycle, and race.
When c is in front of any other letter, it is hard and says /k/. For example: camera, car, and cone.
When g is in front of an i, y, or e, it is soft and says /j/. For example: giant, gypsy, and gem.
When g is in front of any other letter, it says /g/. For example: go, gave, and ground.
Dec 17, 202205:33
Kids block (Conversational English for children)

Kids block (Conversational English for children)

On this platform children learning English get a chance to express themselves and speak freely in English.
Dec 16, 202210:50
 Other vs Another (English grammar)

Other vs Another (English grammar)

The biggest difference between these two words is that “another” is always singular and does not describe anything specific. “Other” is used for plural and noncount nouns that are general. We only use “the other” to refer to specific nouns.
Dec 13, 202210:50
English Idioms (B1 intermediate)

English Idioms (B1 intermediate)

An idiom is a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.
Dec 12, 202205:57
English conversation with children (Julek)

English conversation with children (Julek)

I had a conversation with Julek, a nine year old Polish boy who is determined to learn English and perfect his craft.
Dec 11, 202203:20
Speaking English A1 (greetings)

Speaking English A1 (greetings)

Learn to use Formal and Informal greetings.
Dec 11, 202213:03
Conversational English (Children, A2/B1)

Conversational English (Children, A2/B1)

Today’s podcast featured Jakub, Ursula, Leon and Natalia from the 3rd grade and Julian, Pola and Adam from the 7th grade. The students all shared their experiences and interests with us.
Dec 08, 202210:30
All about Nina

All about Nina

Nina is a Polish student and an aspiring filmmaker. She is very proud of her linguistic skills and she is currently learning Japanese.
Dec 06, 202210:32
English Vocabulary of the week (Adjectives)

English Vocabulary of the week (Adjectives)

The set of words are adjectives that describes character and personality.
Dec 05, 202208:15
Talking to Przemek

Talking to Przemek

Today I invited one of my listeners to share his English experiences with the world.
Dec 04, 202209:35
English Grammar, Using Articles (A and An)

English Grammar, Using Articles (A and An)

Articles are used before nouns or noun equivalents and are a type of adjective. The definite article (the) is used before a noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader. The indefinite article (a, an) is used before a noun that is general or when its identity is not known.
Dec 02, 202206:19
English Pronunciation, the silent “P”

English Pronunciation, the silent “P”

For non-native speakers, it might be tough to use words with silent letters. While certain words are easily ignored, errors in others are quite clear. Simply comply with the guidelines and practise.
Nov 30, 202203:53
English Pronunciation, the silent “B”

English Pronunciation, the silent “B”

For non-native speakers, it might be tough to use words with silent letters. While certain words are easily ignored, errors in others are quite clear. Simply comply with the guidelines and practise.
Nov 30, 202203:34
English Pronunciation, the silent “L”

English Pronunciation, the silent “L”

For non-native speakers, it might be tough to use words with silent letters. While certain words are easily ignored, errors in others are quite clear. Simply comply with the guidelines and practise.
Nov 30, 202203:48
English Pronunciation, Sounds of the letter “A”

English Pronunciation, Sounds of the letter “A”

In this episode we explored the different sounds of the letter “A” and common pronunciation mistakes.
Nov 23, 202204:42