Learn how to speak English fluently and gain real confidence in your conversations. See what happens inside our English speaking club.

This video provides a behind-the-scenes look at how my Club students improve English through our dedicated masterclasses. These classes are usually held live and are interactive. We also have several conversation classes every week on Zoom.

If you have been searching for a supportive environment to refine your language abilities, then take a look at the Club. https://www.joinelan.com/conversation-club-first-month-10

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In Week 4 of Season 3 of the English Like A Native Podcast, Gabriel travels to Manchester, where excitement is building around a World Cup match between England and Argentina.

Now, England and Argentina are preparing to meet in the real World Cup semi-final — so this felt like the perfect moment to bring all three parts of Gabriel’s Manchester adventure together in one video.

Follow the story, explore Manchester and improve your English naturally through context.

This episode will help you:

🎧 develop your British English listening skills

📖 learn useful vocabulary and expressions in context

🗣️ become more familiar with natural spoken English

🇬🇧 discover more about British culture

✨ enjoy English through an entertaining, continuous story

You do not need to be a football fan to enjoy the adventure. Whether you are supporting England, Argentina or simply hoping for a brilliant match, settle in and join Gabriel in Manchester.

Did our fictional story give us any clues about what might happen in the real match? 👀

Tell me in the comments - who do you think will win, and what will the score be?

Ever wondered what your real English level is? In this lesson, you'll read the exact same true story three times — Beginner English, Intermediate English, and Advanced English — so you can hear, side by side, exactly how far your English can go.

We're using a real news story (Keir Starmer, Donald Trump, and a very badly timed announcement) to teach you the idiom "to jump the gun" — and by the end, you'll know three different ways to express it, from simple to sophisticated.

In this English lesson you'll learn:

✅ Your own English level (beginner, intermediate, advanced)

✅ The idiom "to jump the gun" and what it really means

✅ 3 more natural English idioms: steal someone's thunder, beat someone to it, let the cat out of the bag

✅ How to upgrade vocabulary from simple to sophisticated

✅ A simple method for building real English fluency through repeated reading

This is perfect for English learners at B1, B2, or C1 level who want to understand how vocabulary and sentence structure change as English gets more advanced — and want practical, natural idioms they can actually use.

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Tell me in the comments: are you Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced?

I want to know where you're at!

I use a short reading passage about Imposter Syndrome as the practice text, but the main focus of this lesson is pronunciation.

Perfect for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to improve their spoken English, sound clearer, and develop a more natural British pronunciation.

Some of the words we practise include:

ever, enough, successful, believe, doubt, abilities, proof, skilled, talented, questions, situations, social, capable, competent, intelligent, hardworking, colleagues, achievements, compliments, confidence and self-doubt.

Practise along with me, pause when you need to, repeat the words out loud, and then try reading the full passage again with clear pronunciation.

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00:00 Pronunciation Coaching_imposter

00:00 Introduction

00:28 Imposter Syndrome — Reading Passage 1

01:01 Word Breakdown: ever, enough, successful, believe

03:31 Imposter Syndrome — Reading Passage 2

04:39 Word Breakdown: doubt, abilities, proof, skilled

09:29 Imposter Syndrome — Reading Passage 3

10:08 Word Breakdown: situations, social, discover, mistakes

13:32 Imposter Syndrome — Reading Passage 4

14:13 Word Breakdown: capable, competent, intelligent, hardworking

19:30 Imposter Syndrome — Reading Passage 5

20:26 Word Breakdown: colleagues, recognising, achievements, confidence

24:21 Wrap Up & Practice Questions

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This lesson focuses on achieving a "British accent" (modern RP). Learn how to improve your "English pronunciation" for "clear speech" and overall "voice improvement".

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If you've spent months (maybe years) taking lessons, listening to podcasts, saving vocabulary lists, promising yourself you'd be more consistent… and your English still doesn't feel like it's really improving…

That's not a motivation problem. That's a method problem.

I've worked with thousands of learners at exactly this stage.

The ones who break through don't study harder.

They study differently — with a clearer structure and a real target in sight.

That's what I want to share with you in this live session.

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This isn't a lesson!

It's a clear route from where you are now to where you actually want to be.

That's not a motivation problem. That's a method problem.

I've worked with thousands of learners at exactly this stage.

The ones who break through don't study harder.

They study differently — with a clearer structure and a real target in sight.

That's what I want to share with you in this live session.

The Ascent: How to Finally Move Up a Level

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📅 Thursday 21st May

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This isn't a lesson!

It's a clear route from where you are now to where you actually want to be.

Learn advanced everyday vocabulary.

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Learn real English vocabulary in context. Listen to Anna's English thoughts and immerse yourself in the English language in this short story. If you enjoy this lesson format please hit the like button and drop a comment below.

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Ever feel like your ideas go unheard? This lesson explores the frustration of not being listened to and offers practical advice to boost your **communication skills**. We focus on the importance of ending interactions with purpose, ensuring your message resonates and captures **audience engagement**. Learn how to improve your **listening** and **public speaking** to become a more effective communicator.

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This driving based English lesson is relevant to all road users, whether you drive a car, ride a motorbike, ride a bus, cycle or walk everywhere. We all encounter roads on a regular basis.

This video teaches advanced English and covers a comparison between road conditions in the UK and European countries, highlighting differences like potholes, road markings, and overall maintenance. It's perfect for anyone interested in improving their English language skills.

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Today's English lesson explores the multifaceted nature of Easter in the United Kingdom, moving beyond common associations like chocolate eggs and the Easter Bunny. This video delves into the holiday's religious significance, ancient easter traditions, and its connection to the celebration of new life, blending faith, history, and folklore. It's a look at easter celebrations in great britain, perfect for understanding spring holidays and the history of christianity.

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Today's English lesson focuses on clarity in spoken English by training a subtle yet powerful pronunciation contrast between the /v/ and /w/ sounds. We emphasise ear training, as you cannot consistently produce a contrast if you can't reliably hear it. This practice is perfect for those looking to improve their English pronunciation and English listening skills.

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This intermediate to advanced listening practice comes from the English Like a Native Podcast.

Expand your vocabulary - Listen to season 3 from the start: @englishlikeanativepodcast

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In this lesson, I explain the real difference between these three structures — not with rules to memorise, but with clear logic you can actually use when speaking.

By the end of the video, you’ll be able to choose the right structure confidently.

🎓 A free downloadable PDF is available to support this lesson: https://english-like-a-native.kit.com/859c3434bc

Perfect for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to speak more naturally and accurately.

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You’ll hear a real narrative and then break down the vocabulary exactly as it appears in the story — so you don’t just learn expressions, you understand how native speakers actually use them in real life.

This lesson is ideal for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to:

• build deeper, more expressive vocabulary

• understand phrasal verbs and idiomatic language in context

• improve listening and comprehension through storytelling

• speak about family, relationships, and personal values with confidence

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In this lesson, I take you beyond snowmen and fairy lights and into the wonderfully quirky traditions that the UK just can’t let go of - even the ones that probably should have vanished centuries ago.

From paper crowns and flaming puddings to the King’s Speech, panto season and a surprisingly mischievous modern tradition creeping into homes across the country… this video is a deep dive into British culture, humour, and festive habits.

It’s also a fantastic piece of listening practice for intermediate to advanced English learners who want to sound more natural, feel more confident, and understand the cultural references behind British English.

🎁 Get the FREE British Christmas Vocabulary Pack here: https://english-like-a-native.kit.com/b75dc937c1

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This is a long-form English lesson designed to strengthen your listening skills while teaching you the most useful winter phrases.

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Do you find yourself saying “I think” again and again when giving your opinion in English? It's understandable as we often like to share our opinion. However you don't want to sound repetitive when there are so many fantastic alternatives available.

In this lesson, I’ll show you 19 natural and confident alternatives to “I think” that British speakers use every day.

You’ll learn casual, formal, and diplomatic ways to express your thoughts more clearly and sound more fluent whether you’re chatting with friends, speaking in a meeting, or writing emails.

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Do you really know how to use “stand up,” “stand out,” “stand by,” or “make a stand”? 🤔

In this lesson, you’ll discover 12 powerful expressions with the word “stand” — all used by native English speakers in daily life, at work, and even in the news.

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- 75 Bathroom Words You NEED TO KNOW: https://youtu.be/5VTo4y0Seho

- Very British Phrases: https://youtu.be/g-zV_qqENu4

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