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This library brings together 694 published lessons from Speak English With Vanessa, covering relationships & dating, work & business, learning foundations, and social & small talk. Many lessons use conversations or real-life scenarios to put vocabulary in context. Learners can use the collection to build topic-specific vocabulary, hear how expressions fit into context, and choose a lesson that connects with a situation they want to handle.
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Order Food in an American Restaurant
Ordering, recommendations, requests, and relaxed conversation around food.
20 Important Business English Phrases
Meetings, collaboration, updates, and clear workplace responses.
Small Talk for New Connections
Practise natural questions for meeting people, finding common ground, making plans, and keeping a conversation comfortable.
LIVE: English Conversation Lesson: Relationships!
Warmth, boundaries, feelings, and direct but considerate relationship language.
How to Schedule an Appointment in English
Practical language for booking a medical appointment and speaking with a receptionist.
Speak American English Around Town
Use “Speak American English Around Town” to practise work & business English in context.
Speak With Me: Real Life English Conversation
Use “Speak With Me: Real Life English Conversation” to practise work & business English in context.
Order COFFEE in English: Daily Life English
Use “Order COFFEE in English: Daily Life English” to practise food & dining English in context.
Real Life ENGLISH Around the House: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson
Use “Real Life ENGLISH Around the House: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson” to practise work & business English in context.
Real English Conversation: Advanced English Lesson
Learn natural conversation through a real exchange, transcript, and focused vocabulary breakdown.
Real English Conversation: English Listening Practice
Listen to a natural conversation about childhood, freedom, generations, and family life.
Speak With Me: Real Life English Conversation
Learn everyday kitchen vocabulary while following a natural conversation about washing dishes.
No Partner? No Problem! (3 Ways to Practice Speaking Alone)
Use “No Partner? No Problem! (3 Ways to Practice Speaking Alone)” to practise work & business English in context.
Understand FAST English Conversation
Use “Understand FAST English Conversation” to practise work & business English in context.
No Partner? No Problem! (3 Ways to Practice Speaking Alone)
Use “No Partner? No Problem! (3 Ways to Practice Speaking Alone)” to practise work & business English in context.
Real English Conversation: Advanced English Lesson
Use “Real English Conversation: Advanced English Lesson” to practise work & business English in context.
My Morning Routine: English Vocabulary Lesson
Use “My Morning Routine: English Vocabulary Lesson” to practise work & business English in context.
Listen and Repeat: Speak With Me in English
Build speaking confidence with repeat-after-me sentences about good and difficult days at work.
Speak American English Around Town
Learn practical English for walking around a neighborhood, crossing streets, going to the bank, and visiting the post office.
10 Real ENGLISH Conversations: Can you understand them?
Use “10 Real ENGLISH Conversations: Can you understand them?” to practise work & business English in context.
Listen and Repeat: SPEAK with me in English
Use “Listen and Repeat: SPEAK with me in English” to practise food & dining English in context.
Grocery Store VS Supermarket
Learn when to say “grocery store,” “grocery shopping,” and “groceries” in everyday American English.
Go Shopping With Me: English Vocabulary Lesson
Build practical shopping vocabulary as Vanessa tours a small Western North Carolina gift shop and points out local products, household items, and souvenirs.
Advanced English Conversation About Travel
Use “Advanced English Conversation About Travel” to practise community & services English in context.
Top Most Important Travel Phrases in English
Use “Top Most Important Travel Phrases in English” to practise community & services English in context.
50 Important English Travel Phrases
Use “50 Important English Travel Phrases” to practise community & services English in context.
How to Celebrate Halloween
Explore Halloween vocabulary and local fall traditions through a grocery-store tour, neighborhood decorations, and pumpkin carving.
Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
Practise speaking about friendship, everyday technology, and travel through vocabulary explanations, sample conversations, and guided speaking turns.
Listen and Repeat: SPEAK with me in English
Practise talking about summer vacations with listen-and-repeat answers that grow from short responses into detailed, natural stories.
Real English Conversation: Vocabulary for Daily Life
Use “Real English Conversation: Vocabulary for Daily Life” to practise social & small talk English in context.
Learn English Conversation
Use “Learn English Conversation” to practise social & small talk English in context.
Real Life English: Phrases for the Kitchen
Use “Real Life English: Phrases for the Kitchen” to practise food & dining English in context.
Real English Conversation: Advanced English Lesson
Use “Real English Conversation: Advanced English Lesson” to practise social & small talk English in context.
Travel English: In the Airport [5 Advanced Expressions]
Practise clear phrases for airport check-in, luggage, security questions, missed flights, and immigration.
Travel English: Going to a Restaurant [5 Advanced Expressions]
Practise what to say when joining a restaurant party, placing an order, correcting a side dish politely, and declining dessert.
THINK and SPEAK in English: your vacation
Practise everyday expressions for telling a vacation story, from road trips and outdoor activities to family time and returning home.
Use English and Make Connections in the USA
Build real English-speaking opportunities through small talk, shared interests, volunteering, neighbors, meetups, and community events.
How to Talk about Dates in English
Build confidence talking about calendar dates, ordinal numbers, events, and plans in everyday American English.
Order Pizza in English
Practice restaurant English for ordering pizza, asking about recommendations, choosing toppings, and handling a casual American dining experience.
Speak With Me: 2 Hour English Speaking Practice
Are you ready to speak with me? Let's get some English speaking practice!
1.5 HOUR English Conversation Lesson
Join Dan and I (both American English speakers) in this 1.5 hour English conversation lesson!
Understand FAST English Conversations [Advanced Listening Lesson]
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How to Speak FAST English
Vanessa recommends eight podcasts—from short, slower episodes to natural conversations—to help learners build English listening into everyday life.
4 Secrets to Having an American English Accent: Advanced Pronunciation Lesson
Learn when to use hope for a possible future and wish for a past situation you regret, with clear examples and one useful exception: best wishes.
How to Pronounce TOP 10 English Sentences
Learn how to pronounce the most important sentences in English! Because you say these common phrases all the time, use fluent pronunciation. The TOP 10 English sentences have some surprising pronunciation!
TEST Your English Vocabulary! Do you know these 15 advanced words?
Practise polite requests with “I'd appreciate it if…” as Vanessa shows how to ask for everyday help, explain what you need, and make the phrasing sound natural.
11 Songs for English Fluency [Learn English With Music]
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150 House Vocabulary Words: Expand your English vocabulary
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Advanced English Conversation: Vocabulary, Phrasal Verb, Pronunciation
Learn advanced English vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and American English pronunciation with this real English conversation lesson.
Understand FAST English Conversations [Advanced Listening Lesson]
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Advanced English Conversation: Vocabulary, Phrasal Verb, Pronunciation
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Understand FAST English Conversations [Advanced Listening Practice]
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2 Hour English Test: How will you do?
Download my free e-book: "5 Steps To Becoming A Confident English Speaker" http://www.speakenglishwithvanessa.com/ebook
Advanced English Conversation: Vocabulary, Phrasal Verb, Pronunciation
Learn advanced English vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and American English pronunciation with this real English conversation lesson.
20 Essential English Phrases for Daily Conversation
Learn 20 essential English phrases for daily conversation.
Top 15 Jokes in English: Can you understand them?
Learn how to understand jokes in English. These 15 silly puns, plays-on-words, or "dad jokes" will help you improve your English vocabulary.
50 Important Phrasal Verbs in English
Learn the top 50 phrasal verbs in English for daily conversation.
25 Advanced English Vocabulary Phrases
Learn how to use 25 advanced English vocabulary phrases for daily conversation. Speak English English!
Pronounce 33 MOST DIFFICULT English Words
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SHOULD WOULD COULD Test: Learn modal verbs
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Speak With Me: 1 Hour LIVE English Speaking Practice
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How to *Describe People* in English: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson
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1.5 Hour English Conversation Lesson
Join Dan and I (both American English speakers) in this 1.5 hour English conversation lesson!
STOP saying I DON'T LIKE IT: Polite Advanced English Vocabulary
Learn how to politely say "I don't like it" in daily conversational English. Be polite and use these top 20 expressions to express negative feelings in English.
Can I Learn English Alone? Can I Learn English At Home?
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8 Beginner English Book Recommendations [Advanced English Lesson]
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How to use THOUGH in daily English conversation
Learn how though marks contrast in everyday speech, softens an indirect comment, and highlights a detail in casual online reactions.
250 Important English Vocabulary Words with pictures
Learn 250 important English vocabulary words with pictures!
English Preposition QUIZ: Do you know these 15 prepositions?
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Talk about HOBBIES Fluently in English
Learn how to talk about hobbies in English. What are some common expressions for hobbies? How can you ask about hobbies? Should you say the word "hobbies"? Let's talk about it!
120 Kitchen Vocabulary Expressions: Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson
Learn how to use over 120 kitchen vocabulary expressions in English! 🍺🔪🍔Can you talk about cooking, washing the dishes, and appliances in English? Today's lesson is for you! 😊
25 Advanced English Vocabulary Phrases for DAILY LIFE
Learn how to use 25 advanced English vocabulary phrases for daily conversation. Speak English English!
70 Cleaning Vocabulary Words: Expand Your English Vocabulary
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15 Essential Advanced English Phrases: Do you know them?
Learn these 15 important advanced English phrases for daily conversation. Understand native English speakers when they use these phrases, and use them yourself!
Advanced English Conversation: Vocabulary, Phrasal Verb, Pronunciation
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TOP 100 Verbs in English: Challenge your memory!
Learn how to use the top 100 verbs in English! I hope that this English lesson will be good reminder of common verbs that native English speakers use in daily English conversations.
English Reductions [Advance Pronunciation Practice]
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Master 400 Vocabulary Words in 2 Hours
Learn how to use these daily house vocabulary words in English!
45 Minute English Lesson: Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation
Learn English for beginners in this 45 minute English vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation lesson.
Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
Are you ready to speak with me? Let's get some English speaking practice!
4 Secrets to Having an American English Accent: Advanced Pronunciation Lesson
Learn how to have an American English accent! With these 4 tips, you'll learn how to sound like an American.
How to Pronounce ALL ENGLISH Sounds: American English Lesson
Practise the standard 44 English sounds with Vanessa, including short and long vowels, consonants, digraphs, American T flaps, and diphthongs.
30 Phrasal Verbs for your Morning Routine
Learn 30 phrasal verbs to describe your morning routine in English. Do you doze off or roll out of bed? Do you pull back your hair or put on make up?
How to Pronounce 100 Most Important Words in English
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88 Bathroom Vocabulary Words
Learn 88 vocabulary words for the bathroom! Do Americans say bathroom, restroom, toilet, or washroom? Let's learn together.
English SPEAKING Practice: 8 Conversations for Daily Life
Practice speaking English with these 8 real-life conversation topics!
20 Essential English Phrases for Daily Conversation
Learn 20 essential English phrases for daily conversation.
20 Advanced English Vocabulary Words and Phrasal Verbs
Learn 20 daily English expressions and phrasal verbs in this American English lesson.
50 Important Phrasal Verbs in English
Learn the top 50 phrasal verbs in English for daily conversation.
How to stop translating in your head: Speak English Fluently
Three practical ways to think in English more often: listen regularly, use an English-only dictionary, and place useful sentence notes in your daily environment.
English Pronunciation in 1 hour: advanced pronunciation lesson
Level up your American English pronunciation in 1 hour with this English pronunciation lesson.
Speak FAST English in 30 Minutes: Advanced Pronunciation Lesson
Is it possible to speak fast English in 30 minutes? Let's try!
10 Words You Are Mispronouncing
Can you pronounce these 10 difficult English words correctly? Test yourself in today's English lesson.
100 Weather Expressions in English: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson
Learn how to talk about the weather in English!
How to pronounce 100 JOBS in English
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Speak ADVANCED English in 30 minutes: American English Lesson
Is it possible to speak ADVANCED English in 30 minutes? Let's try!
STOP saying "I DON'T KNOW": Advanced English Vocabulary
Learn how to say "I don't know" in professional situations and in daily conversational English. Use these top 20 expressions to express negative feelings in English.
50 Important Verbs in English for Daily Conversation
Learn the top 50 action verbs in English for daily conversation about the kitchen.
How to START a Conversation in English with Anyone
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Advanced English Conversation: Education in the US
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Real English Conversation: Big Life Changes
Improve your English with this real English conversation about some big life changes. Download the free PDF worksheet here: https://speakenglishwithvanessa.ck.page/c3ca078628
How to speak fluent English in 2023
10 tips to help you speak fluent English in 2023!
Advanced English Vocabulary [The Fearless Fluency Club]
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Learn English Conversation
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How to Speak English Without Fear [My #1 TIP]
Build speaking confidence gradually: practise alone, talk with supportive English learners, then work up to casual and professional conversations.
Remember Vocabulary Fast: TOP 10 TIPS
Having trouble remembering new vocabulary words? Here are my Top 10 tips for how to remember vocabulary words in English.
3 Hour English Masterclass: Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Grammar
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Advanced English Conversation Lesson
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Learn ALL 10 modal verbs in English: Could, Would, Should, Might
Learn all 10 modal verbs with examples and an English modal verb quiz. Which 2 verbs do Americans NEVER use? Find out!
If you do THIS, you're fluent in English
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45 Minute English Lesson: Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation
Learn English for beginners in this 45 minute English vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation lesson.
English Dictation Practice: Advanced Listening Skills
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9 English Conversation Questions to Know Someone Better
Listen to a real English conversation about 9 English conversation questions to help you get-to-know someone better.
English Vocabulary in 1 hour: advanced vocabulary lesson
📈Level up your English vocabulary in 1 hour with this English vocabulary lesson.
Speak FAST English in 30 Minutes: Advanced Pronunciation Lesson
Is it possible to speak fast English in 30 minutes? Let's try!
5 Steps to Becoming a Confident English Speaker
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6 Books for Improving Your English: Advanced English Lesson
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TOP 10 Polite English Expressions: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson
Learn how to ask a polite question in English, how to as a polite favor, and how to give a polite suggestion. Use these daily English phrases!
100 Body Words in English: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson
Learn 100 body vocabulary words in English for daily conversation!
60 Garden Vocabulary Words: Advanced English lesson
Learn how to describe a garden and plants in English. Increase your vocabulary and speak daily English.
How to Find an English Speaking Partner
Find an English conversation partner through a local group, language exchange, or shared-interest community, and learn how to make a polite first invitation.
5 Speaking Mistakes to AVOID in English
Avoid these common speaking mistakes in English and speak fluent English.
Real English Conversation: Advanced English Lesson
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IN, ON, AT English Test: Can you pass?
Learn how to use IN, ON, and AT in daily English conversation with this fun advanced English test.
Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
Are you ready to speak with me? Let's get some English speaking practice!
Advanced English Conversation: Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation
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STOP Saying GOODBYE: 33 ways to say "BYE"
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25 Ways to Say "NO" in English: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson
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50 Natural English Expressions
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I'd Rather VS I Prefer: English Vocabulary Lesson
Learn when I’d rather sounds natural, how it differs from I prefer, and how to use it for everyday choices and comparisons.
How to have Phone Conversations in English
Learn natural phrases for informal calls and polite workplace phone conversations, including requests, messages, and callbacks.
10 Reductions for Natural English Pronunciation
Improve your English accent by using these 10 reductions for natural pronunciation. Your English listening skills will also improve, too!
How to Speak FAST English with Reductions
Learn how to have fast speech like a native English speaker! 😊Use daily English reductions like gonna, wanna, hafta, and gotta to sound natural when you speak.
[Phrasal Verb Practice] FIGURE OUT vs FIND OUT: Advanced English Vocabulary
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Master Class: Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Grammar with Vanessa
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Top 14 American Slang: English vocabulary lesson
Learn common American English slang phrases for daily English. Start speaking today!
How to Ask Questions in English: Top 4 Question Types
Learn four useful English question forms—auxiliary verbs, question words, tags, and intonation—and practise using them in conversation.
Essential Technology Vocabulary in English: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson
You need to know these important technology vocabulary in daily conversation. Download the free PDF worksheet for this lesson here: https://speakenglishwithvanessa.ck.page/c20e1e2287
How to use GET and HAVE: Describe your vacation in advanced English
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50 Important Phrasal Verbs in English
Learn the top 50 phrasal verbs in English for daily conversation.
50 Important English Expressions for daily conversation
Learn how to use 50 common English phrases for daily conversation. Understand real English conversations and speak naturally!
250 Important English Vocabulary Words with pictures
Learn 250 important English vocabulary words with pictures!
Important Daily Life English: Gas Station Vocabulary
Learn the vocabulary for filling up at an American gas station, from the gas gauge and fuel grades to paying at the pump and returning the nozzle.
English Grammar in 1 hour: advanced grammar lesson
📈Level up your English grammar in 1 hour with this English grammar lesson.
Could, Would, and Should: MODAL Verbs [The Fearless Fluency Club]
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COVID English Conversations: Advanced English Listening Lesson
Stay home with us as we talk about COVID together. Thanks so much to Emma, Gabby, Jack, and Lucy for joining me today!
100 Car Vocabulary Words: Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson
Learn how to describe a car in English. If you need to go to the mechanic, no problem! Increase your vocabulary and speak daily English.
100 TOP Daily Routine Phrases: Advanced English Lesson
Use these top 100 sentences to describe your daily routine in English.
English Vocabulary Masterclass: 250 Important Words
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Eat Lunch With Us: Advanced English Conversation
Come eat lunch with us and share a fast English conversation together, too! What do you usually eat for lunch?
10 Tips You NEED TO KNOW Before Visiting the USA
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How to Learn English: for Beginners!
Are you ready to learn English? Enjoy my top 5 tips for learning English for beginners!
STOP Making 6 Common Mistakes: Advanced English Lesson
Learn how to stop making common mistakes in English.
Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson
Let's talk about war, peace, and your feelings in English.
How to Say BIG NUMBERS in English
Learn how to say and understand BIG numbers in English! Do you know how to say phone numbers, hotel room numbers, dates, and counting in English?
5 Speaking Mistakes to AVOID in English
Avoid these common speaking mistakes in English and speak fluent English.
5 Speaking Mistakes to AVOID in English
Avoid these common speaking mistakes in English and speak fluent English.
Advanced English Conversation Lesson
Join Dan and Vanessa for an advanced conversation lesson! Download the free PDF worksheet here: https://speakenglishwithvanessa.ck.page/645ef704f1
Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
Are you ready to speak with me? Let's get some English speaking practice!
Top 7 English Proverbs that You MUST Know
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Daily Life English: around town [Advanced Vocabulary Lesson]
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Grow Vocabulary with 1 Simple Trick: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson
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Speak With Me: 2 Hour English Speaking Practice
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How to Stop Being Shy in English: Speak Fluently and Confidently
Learn practical ways to feel less shy when speaking English: relax with a slow breath, practise with someone supportive, and guide the conversation with open questions.
American Culture You NEED To Know
Almost everyone in The United States knows these 10 things... do you?
Which of these English mistakes do you make?
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Going to a Restaurant in English: Travel English
Follow a restaurant visit from choosing a seat to ordering a meal, asking about sides, and paying the check—with useful American English service phrases along the way.
50 Important Questions in English
Learn the top 50 questions in English for daily conversation.
How Fast Can I Become Fluent? 30 days? One Year?
There is no universal timeline for fluency. Consider your study time, the materials you use, and what speaking English fluently means for your own goals.
Advanced English LISTENING Quiz: Can you understand?
Test your listening with five short conversations. Hear reduced everyday speech, identify key words, and replay each example with Vanessa's guidance.
Say, Tell, Speak, Talk: What's the difference?
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Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
Are you ready to speak with me? Let's get some English speaking practice!
How to Pronounce Contractions: 81 Contractions in American English
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8 Podcasts for Fluent English: Advanced English Listening
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Essential Advanced English Sentence Structure
Learn how to use advanced English sentence structure!
Test your PHRASAL VERB skills! Can you get all 9 correct?
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Present Perfect Practice [Advanced English Verb Tenses]
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Best English Pronunciation Lesson: Speak Fluent English
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3 Essential ADVANCED English Verbs that you don't know
You probably think you know how to use DO, TELL, and BET in English, but do you know how to level up these simple verbs to make them more advanced?
7 Essential GET Expressions: Advanced English Grammar
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Help! I can't remember the words I learn!
Do you always forget the vocabulary that you learn? Let me help!
SPEAK WITH ME in English: Daily Conversation Lesson
Practise a friendly visit from the greeting through offers and small talk, then use “catch up” and “What have you been up to lately?” to reconnect with a friend.
How to INVITE in English: Daily life English lesson
Learn how to invite someone to a party, plus how to DECLINE or ACCEPT an invitation politely.
How to Give Directions in English: Advanced English Lesson
Learn how to give directions in English. Can you understand directions?
Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
Are you ready to speak with me? Let's get some English speaking practice!
6 YouTube Channels for Advanced English: Learn English for free on YouTube
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Speak REAL English in 30 minutes: Advanced English Lesson
Is it possible to speak REAL English in 30 minutes? Let's try!
How to Call Customer Support in English
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26 Advanced English Vocabulary A-Z
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15 Advanced English Vocabulary Phrases you NEED to know
Read and understand advanced English with the news!
10 Essential Advanced English Phrases
3o Day English Listening Challenge: https://www.speakenglishwithvanessa.com/listening/
27 Clothing PHRASAL VERBS
Learn 27 phrasal verbs about clothing! Talk about your daily life in English with these important English phrases.
DO vs MAKE: Top 17 English Vocabulary Phrases
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I use these words every day: English Vocabulary Lesson
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How to Talk About Movies and TV Shows in English
Learn how to talk about movies and TV shows in English! When you can talk about movie stars, the plot of your favorite movie, and your opinion about other movies, you'll be ready to have small talk in English!
Repeat with me: English speaking practice
Are you ready to speak with me? Let's get some English speaking practice!
TEST Your English Vocabulary: Do you know these 15 advanced words?
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Pronounce 106 Most Difficult English Words: Advanced English Lesson
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English SPEAKING Practice: 10 Conversations for Daily Life
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USED TO vs BE USED TO: What's the difference?
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English Conversation Lesson: Work, Jobs, and Daily Life
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20 Difficult English Phrases you need to know
Aw, man! That's a bummer! Learn what to say in difficult situations in English.
5 Habits of Fluent English Speakers
Learn how to become a fluent English speaker! Follow these 5 steps and you will succeed.
10 Taboo Questions in the USA: NEVER ask these questions
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How to Pronounce TOP 10 English Introductions
Learn how to pronounce the most important introductions in English! Because you say these common phrases all the time, use fluent pronunciation. The TOP 10 English introductions have some surprising pronunciation!
Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
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Tongue Twisters: English Pronunciation Lesson
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How to use "AT LEAST": Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson
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Understand FAST English: Advanced Listening Practice
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Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
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32 Important English Phrases: advanced vocabulary lesson
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Level Up Your Vocabulary: Advanced English Lesson
Expand your vocabulary with these common English idioms so that you can express yourself clearly in English!
Essential Travel English: Phrases You NEED to Know
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Top 10 Interview Questions and QUICK Answers
"Congratulations! You're hired!" Get your dream job with these top interview questions and answers.
English Vocabulary in 1 hour: advanced vocabulary lesson
📈Level up your English vocabulary in 1 hour with this English vocabulary lesson.
Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
Are you ready to speak with me? Let's get some English speaking practice!
TOO vs SO [Advanced English Lesson]
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Express Yourself Completely in English: Tell a story in English
Learn how to express yourself in English and tell a story.
I use these words every day: Daily English Vocabulary
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50 English Phrases for the Classroom: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson
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5 Secrets to Having an American English Accent: Advanced Pronunciation Lesson
Speak American English in this quick English lesson.
Learn English Fast: 4 Hacks to Native English
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How to Pronounce and Use the Top 33 Phrasal Verbs
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22 Ways to Say YES in English: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson
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How to use HAPPEN: Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson
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Copy Me! The Secret to Clear, Confident English Speaking
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10 Ways to Improve Your English Pronunciation
Improve your English pronunciation with these 10 tips. Learn how to have a better American accent and understand fast English speakers.
Top 11 Weird Phrasal Verbs for Daily English Conversation
Learn how to use phrasal verbs in daily conversation. These phrasal verbs are weird, but they're commonly used!
TOP 100 Vocabulary Words in English
🚫Do you know these top 100 vocabulary words in English?
I use these words every day: English Vocabulary Lesson
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Accent Reduction Class: Speak Natural English
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Real English Conversation: Advanced English Lesson
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Speak English Confidently: Daily Life Vocabulary
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How to have AMAZING English Conversations
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Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
Are you ready to speak with me? Let's get some English speaking practice!
200 Important English Expressions: English vocabulary lesson
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How to Learn English in 2025!
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How to use "UNLESS" [Advanced English Lesson]
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Already VS Still VS Yet: Use vocabulary fluently
Understand the timeline meanings of already, still, and yet, then practise them in complete examples about finished, ongoing, and expected actions.
Advanced English Conversation: Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation
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Daily Life English: Around Town With Me
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250 Important English Vocabulary Words with pictures
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English Grammar Test: Advanced English Lesson
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Pronounce Top 50 Brand Names in English
Learn how to pronounce the most common brands in English. If you mispronounce these brands, other people won't understand you clearly when you speak, so let's practice speaking together!
5 Speaking Mistakes to AVOID in English
Avoid these common speaking mistakes in English and speak fluent English.
Top 7 Phrases with COME: Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson
Learn how to use "come" in daily English! Use phrasal verbs with "come" and common expressions with "come." I hope that when this lesson comes to an end, you'll come to understand these phrases!
Should Have VS Could Have [English Grammar Lesson]
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50 Vocabulary Phrases: Taking Care of Baby
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Can these CELEBRITIES speak English?
Can these famous international celebrities speak English well?
Confident Public Speaking Skills
Learn how to speak English confidently in public. Master your business presentation or conference by using these top 3 public speaking tips.
10 Advanced English Vocabulary Words
Learn 10 daily English expressions and phrasal verbs in this American English lesson.
Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
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Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
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Repeat With Me: English speaking practice
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Don't say these BAD words by accident!
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8 Fast English Sentences: Can you say them?
Learn how to say and understand fast English sentences!
Speak English Clearly in 90 Minutes: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson
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Speak With Me: 90 Minute English Speaking Practice
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Understand FAST English Conversations [Advanced Listening Practice]
Learn how to understand English movies and TV shows. Let's practice with the Conversation Breakdown Method!
Speak English in 30 Minutes: Advanced English Lesson
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Go to the Pharmacy in English
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30 Minute English Lesson: Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation
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SINCE vs UNTIL [Advanced English Grammar Practice]
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14 Phrases for EXPLAINING in English
Learn how to politely explain and clarify your opinion, thoughts, and ideas in English!
STOP saying "WHAT?": Advanced English Lesson
Learn how to ask someone to repeat.. without being rude!
Speak FAST English Conversations [Advanced Speaking Practice]
Learn how to understand English movies and TV shows and speak fast American English. Let's practice with the Conversation Breakdown Method!
14 Advanced English Phrases for DAILY LIFE
😎Learn how to use 14 advanced English vocabulary phrases for daily conversation.💬
English Speaking Practice: Talk About Your Morning Routine
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Past Perfect Practice [Advanced English Verb Tense]
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40 Important Vocabulary Phrases: Walk with me!
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How to INTRODUCE Yourself in English
Learn how to introduce yourself confidently and clearly in English.
Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
Are you ready to speak with me? Let's get some English speaking practice!
Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
Are you ready to speak with me? Let's get some English speaking practice!
Understand FAST English Conversations [Advanced Listening Lesson]
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English Pronunciation Training for 2025
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20 Secrets of American Conversation: Can you understand?
Speak American English with these top movie quotes in daily conversation. May the force be with you!
Speak With Me for 2 hours: English Speaking Practice
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Work On VS Work At [Phrasal Verb Practice]
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Speak English Like Me: English Pronunciation Practice
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How to Pronounce THE: English Pronunciation Lesson
Learn how to pronounce "the" in daily English, including some important exceptions that you need to know.
You are FLUENT in English when... [English Fluency TEST]
Can you say "yes" to all 10 of these "fluency statements"? Learn some top tips for how to be fluent in English.
Learn English Vocabulary
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How to be a Fluent English Speaker: Don't Do These 7 Things
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Advanced English Vocabulary made EASY
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How to use Active and Passive Voice in English
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Advanced Vocabulary Lesson: 22 important phrases
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How to use EVEN in English: Advanced Grammar Lesson
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Speak REAL American English: Regional English Expressions
Is all American English the same? Do people in the north speak differently than people in the south? Let's talk about it!
Copy Me! The Secret to Clear, Confident English Speaking
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250 Important English Vocabulary Words with pictures
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Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
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Not Only... But Also [Advanced English Sentence Structure]
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Stop Wasting Your Time with English
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36 Essential English Phrases in 8 minutes
Learn how to express yourself completely in English with these essential English phrases.
English Conversation Lesson: Learn 3 advanced expressions
Join Vanessa and Dan for a LIVE English vocabulary lesson. Do you know these advanced expressions?
The Truth: Why your English is NOT improving
Why is your English not improving? Find out how to improve your English speaking skills!
Top 10 Jokes in English: Can you understand them?
Learn how to understand jokes in English. These 10 silly puns, plays-on-words, or "dad jokes" will help you improve your English vocabulary.
Where are you from? Common Conversation Starter!
Where are you from? Join me to talk about where I'm from and where my ancestors are from. Your heritage is a great English conversation starter.
I use these words every day: English Vocabulary Lesson
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Top 7 FILLER Expressions: Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson
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Learn English Like a Native
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Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
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Why can I UNDERSTAND more English than I can SPEAK?
Why can you understand more English than you can speak? Let's answer this question today so that you can sleep peacefully at night! 😊
Real English Conversation: Speak With Us About Gardens
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10 Phrases Only Americans Use | **How American Are You?**
Learn 10 very American phrases. You will hear these phrases in American movies and TV shows. Feel free to use them in your daily conversation!
Speak English Confidently: Daily Life Vocabulary
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Understand FAST English Conversations [Advanced Listening Lesson]
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Daily Life English: Around Town [Advanced Vocabulary Lesson]
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Real English Conversation: It's my BIRTHDAY!
Happy Birthday to me! Enjoy this real English conversation, expand your vocabulary, and understand fast English. Download the free PDF worksheet for this lesson here: https://speakenglishwithvanessa.ck.page/f9e97b6102
Important English Phrases for DAILY LIFE
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Five English "GET" Expressions
Practise six expressions with get, from hurrying and preparing to expressing surprise and handling frustration.
I use these words every day: English Vocabulary Lesson
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I use these words every day: English Vocabulary Lesson
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Do I speak slowly? [How to understand native English speakers]
Build listening confidence in stages—from Vanessa's clear explanations to conversations with her, other speakers, and content made for native audiences.
How to Understand All Native English Speakers [English Fluency Lesson]
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15 Important *Real* English Vocabulary Phrases
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Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
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What's your English level? Take the test!
What's your English level? Take the English test and find out!
Interview with Vanessa [Featuring Jack from ToFluency]
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LIVE English Conversation Lesson: Get out of your comfort zone
When did you get out of your comfort zone? Learn how to use the idiom "give it a shot" and the phrasal verb "to throw someone in" in this English conversation lesson.
15 Daily English Phrases that you NEED to know
Speak real English using these daily English phrases that I used last week!
"OUT" Phrasal Verb Training
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I use this vocabulary every day
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15 Essential Daily English Sentences You NEED to Know!
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English Pronunciation Test
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14 Important Advanced Vocabulary Phrases
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Top 15 Tongue Twisters in English: Advanced Pronunciation Lesson
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IELTS Speaking Practice: With Vanessa and Jessica
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Understand FAST English Conversations [Advanced Listening Lesson]
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30 Phrasal Verbs for your Night Routine
Learn 30 phrasal verbs to describe your nighttime routine in English.
Advanced English Sounds you need to know
Can you laugh, quack, and ring a bell in English? Learn the most common animal sounds in English and sounds for items and human emotions. Fun!
10 Important English Phrases: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson
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Do you know these EVERYDAY ITEMS? + bonus idioms!
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12 English VERB Tense QUIZ: Can you pass?
Do you know all 12 English verb tenses? Take this English test to find out!
How to Become a Fluent English Speaker [FREE Download]
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50 TOP Questions and Answers in English
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Advanced Pronunciation Practice [Which words are hard to pronounce?]
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English Pronunciation Class: Master 30 difficult words
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I use these words every day: English Vocabulary Lesson
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9 American Stereotypes: True or False?
Are Americans fat? Do all Americans own guns? Find out if these stereotypes are true or false.
How to use UNLESS in spoken English: Advanced English Lesson
Learn how to use UNLESS in daily English. Can you use UNLESS in positive and negative sentences? Can you use UNLESS in questions?
How To Use "INSTEAD OF" [Advanced English Expression Lesson]
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5 Reasons English is Hard to Learn
Is English the hardest language to learn? Let's talk about 5 reasons English is hard to learn.
5 Quick and Easy Phrases for Fluent English
Learn how to use these quick and easy English phrases in your daily conversations to sound more fluent in English.
Living in the South of France
Join Vanessa in southern France as she talks about language immersion, organic farming, and a centuries-old house.
8 Tips to Improve Your Writing in English
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20 Important English Phrases: for the seasons❄️🌸🌞🍁
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TOP 3 Ways to Improve Your Listening Skills: Advanced English Lesson
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TEST Your English Vocabulary: Do you know these 15 advanced words?
Test your English skills and learn 15 advanced C1 English words!
English SPEAKING Practice: 8 Conversations for Daily Life
Free speaking practice about daily conversation topics!
[Phrasal Verb Practice] HANG ON TO: Advanced English Vocabulary
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How To Pronounce "NT" Words: Advanced English Pronunciation Lesson
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Top Business English Phrasal Verbs and Idioms
Learn the top business English phrasal verbs and idioms in today's English fluency lesson. To get a promotion and make more money, you probably need to use English in your job. Use these top 6 business English expressions to succeed at work!
THINK and SPEAK in English
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Are you *Under the Weather*? [English Idiom Practice]
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Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
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Top 21 English Book Recommendations
Explore Vanessa’s nonfiction book recommendations and see how reading can build vocabulary, deepen understanding, and support English learning.
English Vocabulary You Should Use (but probably don't)
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Speak Like An American: 4 American Idioms [Advanced English Lesson]
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Top 10 MOST Difficult Words in English: Pronunciation lesson
Practice final TH, SKS, and STS sounds with common words, clear models, and guided sentences.
Three Tips For Native English Pronunciation
Practise three ways to improve English pronunciation: listen closely, shadow a speaker, and learn from your own recordings.
Master English Contractions: English speaking lesson
Practice hearing and saying English contractions in fast conversation, including the stopped-T and schwa patterns that distinguish positive and negative forms.
15 Phrases for Confident English
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I use these words every day: Daily English Vocabulary
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[Phrasal Verb Practice] Get Away With Something
Learn how “get away with” describes avoiding consequences—and how it can also compliment a style that suits someone. Vanessa moves from sibling comparisons to work and clothing examples.
English Test: Advanced English Vocabulary
Learn how to use these tricky English vocabulary words with a simple English test. Can you pass?
30 Days to English Fluency: The Truth
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DESSERT Taste-Test: Advanced English Conversation Lesson
Join Vanessa and Dan at a local bakery as they taste seven desserts, compare flavors and textures, and explain which treats they would order or share.
Fun English Q&A With Vanessa: Ask me your burning questions!
Join Vanessa’s live Q&A as she answers personal and English-learning questions, shares stories from Korea and France, and models natural follow-up conversation.
Why Is Your Speaking Level Lower Than Your Listening Level?
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STOP Sounding Like a Beginner: Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson
Learn 20 everyday and advanced English idioms through clear examples, including phrases for timing, suggestions, travel, casual conversation, and taking part in decisions.
9 TV Shows For Learning English
Explore six sitcom recommendations for hearing everyday American English, casual expressions, and cultural context.
50 Important Nature Phrases: English vocabulary lesson
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Dictation Practice [Advanced English Listening Skills]
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Would You Rather: Speak English With Vanessa
Practise asking about preferences and suggesting another option politely. Vanessa models complete “would you rather” answers, reasons, contrasts, and a natural dinner conversation.
Learn English With TV Series | Learn English with Friends
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[Phrasal Verb Practice] Let's Go Over 2016!
Practise two useful phrasal verbs for reflecting on the past: “look back on” and “go over.” Vanessa models complete year-end sentences and shows how an -ing phrase can work as a subject.
Speak English in 30 Minutes: Advanced English Lesson
Build practical English across news vocabulary, modal verbs, and a real nighttime routine. Learn phrases in context, then notice the verb patterns that make them natural.
Switch these 10 Formal Verbs to ➡10 PHRASAL Verbs
Switch these 10 ❌formal verbs ➡ 10 ✅PHRASAL verbs in daily English conversation.
Why can't I understand native English speakers? (but you can understand me)
Can you understand my voice but not movies and TV shows? Let's talk about how you can understand fast English speakers in daily English conversation and in your favorite movies and TV shows.
I use these words EVERY DAY: Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson
Learn practical phrases for clothing, chores, family routines, habits, and memories. Vanessa also explains why a British “fancy dress party” means something different from an elegant American event.
How to use SINCE, FOR, and UNTIL
Learn how to use SINCE, FOR, and UNTIL in daily English conversations.
22 Foreign Words in Daily English: Are they from your language?
Learn 22 words used in everyday English, from “patio” and “latte” to “glitch” and “kudos.” Vanessa explains their meanings in context and highlights register, pronunciation, and regional nuance.
Speak With Me: English Conversation Practice
Practise answering “How was your trip?” with natural phrases for highlights, unexpected problems, and the stories you tell afterward.
30 Ways to Say: Yes, No, I Don’t Know
Learn natural ways to agree, decline, and express uncertainty—and notice how tone and context change what these short replies communicate.
Daily Life English Vocabulary You NEED To Know
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Advanced English LISTENING Quiz: Can you understand?
Test your listening with five short American English conversations and practice hearing connected speech at natural speed.
STOP Speaking Classroom English
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LIVE Masterclass: How to speak fluent English in 2024
Explore a practical speaking routine: build a natural answer, practise it aloud, record yourself, and learn from feedback.
Express Yourself in English: Advanced Vocabulary Lesson
Learn ten natural expressions for talking about work, choices, relationships, and everyday routines through a conversation and clear examples.
Understand Fast English!
Practise a four-step listening routine with fast and slow versions of a real conversation, transcript review, and useful expressions.
Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
Talk about technology habits, everyday benefits, and setting reasonable limits using natural phrases and a short model conversation.
How to use IF Conditionals: Advanced English Grammar Lesson
Practice second-conditional questions and answers through a lighthearted conversation about an imaginary $500 tattoo and a temporary henna drawing.
20 Polite Phrases for Dangerous Topics: Religion & Politics
Use these polite phrases when you talk about religion and politics in English!
Daily Life Vocabulary: Around Town [Advanced English Lesson]
Learn vivid everyday expressions from Vanessa’s visits to neighborhood book boxes, charity shops, and local stores.
Learn English Vocabulary
Build a practical vocabulary toolkit across morning routines, seasons, everyday politeness, and a visit to the dentist.
Listen and Repeat: Speak with me in English
Practise natural answers to “What are you doing this weekend?” with expressions for relaxing, errands, social plans, travel, and daily routines.
50 Phrasal Verbs with 1 Mug: Advanced English lesson
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5 Secrets of American English Pronunciation: Advanced Pronunciation Lesson
Speak American English with this quick English pronunciation lesson.
Speak With Me About Sleep: English Speaking Practice
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AMERICAN vs BRITISH ENGLISH Vocabulary Differences
Tour American and British kitchens with Vanessa and Anna, and learn the everyday vocabulary they use for appliances, washing dishes, and recycling.
Speak English More Naturally: Talk About Your Day
Practise talking about your morning, workday, evening routine, and sleep with Vanessa’s guided daily-life questions.
How to Pronounce Negative Contractions
Learn how to pronounce negative contractions in English! Can you understand negative contractions? Let's find out!
Learn English With Movies: TOP 3 American Movies
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Order Pizza from an American Restaurant
Practise ordering pizza by phone, confirming an address, choosing toppings and sauce, and speaking with the delivery driver.
THINK and SPEAK in English: technology
Vanessa shares how she manages technology distractions and teaches practical vocabulary for focus, habits, and setting limits.
QUIZ: American VS British English Pronunciation
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If you do THIS, you're fluent in English
Hear language teachers share practical ways to build speaking confidence through listening, pronunciation, supportive conversations, and regular practice.
I use these words every day
Study practical expressions through Vanessa’s bed-making and household routines, then practise natural small talk about work, health, weekends, and weather.
Let's Talk About US Elections [English Idiom Lesson]
Learn idioms and U.S. election vocabulary through Vanessa’s discussion of campaign ads, voting choices, and civic terms.
-ED Pronunciation Made Easy [The Fearless Fluency Club]
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Real English Conversation: Advanced Listening Lesson
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Speak With Me: English Conversation Practice
Practise talking about exercise, motivation, realistic routines, and inviting a friend to be active together.
How to speak FLUENT English in 2026
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How to use "AS TIME WENT ON" [Live Lesson]
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Native -ED Pronunciation Lesson [With Special Guest Jennifer]
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3 Ways to Order in a Restaurant: Speak English Fluently
Practise four polite, natural ways to order food in an English-speaking restaurant.
How To Use "ASSUME" [Live Lesson]
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Understand FAST English: Advanced Listening Practice
Practise a four-step method for understanding fast, natural English: listen for the gist, slow it down, take notes, then check and listen again.
Should I Learn English Grammar? Is Grammar Important?
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How to Become Fluent in English [Live Lesson]
A live Q&A on building English fluency through supportive practice, natural listening, and everyday conversation.
Travel English: Using Transportation [5 Advanced Expressions]
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Most Popular English Conversations of 2025
A listening-rich compilation of conversations about daily routines, work, exercise, travel, and culture—practice following real exchanges across topics.
Speak English Confidently at the Dentist--Daily life English
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THINK and SPEAK in English
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Improve Fluency with Reading: With Go Natural English [Interview]
Learn how enjoyable reading can build English vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and give you more to say in conversation.
How to Overcoming Feeling SHY in English
Learn how to stop feeling shy when you speak English! Do you want to express yourself naturally? Feel confident and fluent? Today's English lesson is for you!
Three Tips for Learning English
Build English through three habits Vanessa used while learning French: listen often, relax, and speak with people.
Make the Bed With Me in English
Follow Vanessa as she changes the bed and teaches practical expressions for bedding, laundry, small repairs, and household routines.
[Phrasal Verb Practice] KICK OFF: Advanced English Vocabulary
Learn “kick off” for starting meetings, seasons, mornings, and study sessions, including patterns with “with” and “by.”
You're FLUENT in English if... [English Fluency Test]
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23 Ways to say GOOD LUCK: Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson
Good luck! Learn how to say GOOD LUCK with creativity and flair!
1 HOUR English Vocabulary Masterclass
Learn natural vocabulary across Vanessa’s morning routine and a grocery-shopping conversation, including language for appearance, preferences, food, and everyday choices.
Don't say this at your job! [Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson]
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Daily Life English: Around Town [Advanced Vocabulary Lesson]
Join Vanessa at a donation center, bank drive-through, and local gift shop while learning practical American English for errands and everyday objects.
Free Phrasal Verb Training: "OVER"
Learn five phrasal verbs with “over” for redoing work, reviewing writing, and discussing plans—with examples from school, work, and everyday conversation.
Boost your English in 60 days!
Follow a short story, learn six everyday phrasal verbs in context, and review them in a practical quiz.
English Vocabulary in 1 hour: advanced vocabulary lesson
Learn English through a full hour of playful jokes, puns, and useful expressions, with Vanessa explaining the wordplay and cultural context.
If you know these words, you have an intermediate level
Test useful everyday English phrases, from simple requests to idioms for handling challenges and seeing situations clearly.
Understand FAST English Conversation
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Boost your Vocabulary in 30 days
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How To Learn Prepositions
Learn practical ways to study English prepositions: notice complete expressions, collect sentence examples, and practise without stressing over every small mistake.
How to use WOULD [Live Lesson]
Understand how “would” can describe repeated past activities, and compare it with simple past and “used to.”
Don’t Say THIS in English: 70+ Phrases You’ll Actually Use
Learn more natural ways to say you do not know, do not like something, or need to say goodbye—with attention to tone and context.
Daily Life Vocabulary You NEED to Know
Learn practical expressions through a grocery conversation, including ways to talk about flexible plans, everyday purchases, preferences, and storage.
[Idiom Practice] "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" Advanced English Vocabulary
Understand two relationship idioms and learn when “out of sight, out of mind” applies beyond relationships.
I use these words every day: English Vocabulary Lesson
Learn practical English for washing dishes, storing food, describing kitchen mess, and talking about everyday household routines.
LIVE Masterclass: How to speak *real* English
Explore Vanessa’s four-step approach to learning vocabulary in context, practicing consistently, and expressing yourself more confidently.
How to FIND TIME to study English
Learn how to find time to study English in your busy life with these top 3 English study tips.
[Phrasal Verb Practice] Come up with ideas!
Practice the phrasal verb “come up with” for generating ideas, plans, and solutions in everyday situations.
Master English Pronunciation in 30 Days
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Learn English With Music: Can you do it? How? Is it a good idea?
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Play an English Vocabulary Game with us!
Hear natural English while Vanessa and Dan play a cooperative word game, explain clues, and negotiate guesses.
Travel English: Understanding Directions [5 Advanced Expressions]
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Speak With Me: English Speaking Practice
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Daily Life Vocabulary You NEED to Know
Learn eleven everyday phrases through Vanessa’s morning routine, with examples for describing sensations, appearance, preferences, and positive reframing.
LIVE: [Phrasal Verb Practice] CUT OUT: Advanced English Vocabulary
Learn three distinct uses of “cut out”: remove something, tell someone to stop, and describe what a person is suited to do.
SPEAK With Me: English Speaking Practice
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1 Hour English Vocabulary Lesson
Learn household expressions through laundry and dishwashing, then practise everyday small talk about work, weekends, health, and weather.
The MOST IMPORTANT English skill is...
Explore Vanessa’s view that speaking and listening deserve focused practice, with examples from travel, international work, pronunciation, reading, and social connection.
STOP Sounding Like a Beginner: Advanced English Vocabulary
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Phrasal Verb Quiz: How to use "UP" Phrasal Verbs
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Speak With Me in English: Intermediate Speaking Lesson
Follow Vanessa’s grocery haul as she names produce, pantry staples, package sizes, and practical expressions for everyday shopping.
How to understand FAST English
Explore a repeatable listening routine for understanding fast English, including movie practice, careful listening, and a clear study path.
[Idiom Practice] Are you on the ball?
Learn the idiom “on the ball” for being alert, organized, and prepared, with examples from study and everyday routines.
England VS America: Ten Items That Have Different Names
Compare everyday British and American words for clothes, shoes, rainwear, cookware, and a mobile phone.
How to Learn English For FREE
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10 Minute Phrasal Verb Test: Can you pass?
Learn how to use phrasal verbs in daily conversation. Take the phrasal verb test!
Should I use "WISH" or "HOPE"? Learn fluent English vocabulary
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Why Can't I Understand Native English Speakers? *English Listening Tips*
Learn why familiar topics, clear natural-speed speech, and single-speaker videos may feel easier than real conversations—and how to build listening readiness.
US vs UK English: 3 American Expressions for Fluent English
Compare American and British expressions, education terms, casual food vocabulary, and the context that keeps regional differences clear.
What Do You Take For Granted?
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Learn English with Stories [Advanced Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation Practice]
Practice travel English through a New York taxi story, with listening questions, directions, and natural spoken phrases.
How Many Words Do I Need To Know?
Learn why there is no required vocabulary count before speaking, and practise using a dictionary or describing unknown words to keep a conversation going.
Best English Vocabulary for 2025: Speak More Naturally!
Practice everyday English for chores, routines, relationships, and casual conversation using phrases from Vanessa’s examples.
How to Watch TV Shows WITHOUT Subtitles
Build subtitle-free listening with a three-pass routine: listen first, check English subtitles, then replay without text and gradually try more challenging clips.
TOP 3 Ways to Improve Your Speaking Skills: Advanced English Lesson
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30 Phrasal Verbs with one Picture Frame
Follow a picture-frame project to learn action-focused phrasal verbs for cleaning, assembling, hanging, choosing, and discarding everyday objects.
How to improve your English Speaking Skills
Improve speaking by practising aloud in manageable ways—with a partner, group, teacher, or on your own—and remember that mistakes are part of getting better.
How to Speak Fluent English
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How To Understand Native Speakers: The Fearless Fluency Club
Hear a second speaker’s perspective and practice listening to natural English through a candid course-community conversation.
[Idiom Practice] The Rest is History: Advanced English Lesson
Learn “the rest is history” for summarizing how a meaningful story or relationship developed after one key moment.
We're having a baby! [Polite and Rude Questions to Ask a Pregnant Woman]
Learn considerate English for talking about pregnancy, sharing personal news, respecting privacy, and asking before touching.
Understand FAST English: Advanced Conversation & Vocabulary Lesson
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English Pronunciation Tips with Rachel's English
Vanessa and Rachel discuss pronunciation goals, connected speech, listening, and practical ways to be understood.
2 Tips For Learning Phrasal Verbs
Learn two practical ways to remember phrasal verbs: group patterns thoughtfully and connect each expression to a personal story.
LIVE Masterclass: How to speak fluent English in 2023
Explore practical ways to build speaking confidence, handle communication anxiety, and get useful feedback in English.
Are You Making These 10 English Mistakes? (Most Beginners Do!)
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How to Get Ready to Speak English: Preparing Your Mind
Practise everyday movement and sequencing language through Vanessa’s short personal routine for preparing to study English, with safe, adaptable instructions.
5 Acceptable English Grammar Mistakes: Are you telling me to make these mistakes?!
Vanessa compares five informal American English patterns with the standard forms used in careful speech, writing, and tests.
TOP 5 American Book Recommendations
Explore American books as a way to build vocabulary and cultural context, with examples of dialect, idioms, and literary language.
Daily Life Vocabulary you NEED to know
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If you know these words, your English is excellent!
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English Idiom Practice: It Didn't Cross My Mind
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Free English Conversation Training
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3 Most Common English Mistakes
Vanessa reviews three frequent English errors: using “last night,” plural nouns for countable things in general statements, and for versus since when describing time.
I Messed Up: Use this phrasal verb
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How to Overcome Your Fear of Speaking English
Do you feel afraid of speaking in English? Learn how to start speak confidently.
LIVE Masterclass: How to speak FLUENT English
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How To Improve Your Pronunciation: Speak Clearly!
Practise connected English pronunciation by slowing a sentence into sound groups, then gradually returning to natural speech for clearer communication.
Three "UP" Phrasal Verbs
Learn what look up, keep up, and make up mean through clear examples and personal stories.
How To Use "Say" VS "Tell"
Learn when to use say and tell, with clear patterns for reporting a message or naming the listener.
TOP 3 Ways to Improve Your Grammar Skills: Advanced English Lesson
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Advanced English Conversation: How To Be A Global Citizen [with Real Life English]
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Top 10 Small Talk Questions and Answers
Practice everyday small talk with questions about health, work, weekends, and weather, plus natural ways to answer or pass.
Can You Use The Word "TELL" Fluently?
Learn tell’s everyday meaning of noticing or determining something from clues, with clear examples and usage notes.
English Slang Idiom: "Hits the Spot!"
Learn the casual idiom “hit the spot” for food or drink that feels perfectly satisfying in the moment.
Should I Learn British or American English?
Choose an English variety that fits your goals and keeps you motivated; Vanessa explains the practical differences among American, British, Australian, and Canadian English.
Do You "Get" It?
Learn the conversational meaning of “get” as understand, and practise using it when you miss something in a conversation or joke.
Travel English: Buying Tickets [5 Advanced Expressions]
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2 Tips For Improving Your *Listening* Skills
Build English listening skills by trying a transcript-supported first pass, noticing missed expressions, and replaying the same audio at least twice.
[Idiom Practice] Do you have a sweet tooth?
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Work VS Walk: Advanced English Pronunciation Lesson
Hear and practise the vowel contrast between “work” and “walk,” including the silent L in “walk,” with two sentence-level listening challenges.
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[Phrasal Verb Practice] WARM UP
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How To Use "Brush It Off" In Conversation
Learn how Vanessa uses “brush it off” to describe letting go of an upsetting mishap after burnt chili and a broken window.
Let's talk about *AMAZING* events [Advanced Vocabulary Lesson]
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5 Tips For Overcoming Your Fear of Speaking English in Public
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How to Respond to Sorry: Back to English Basics Series
Choose natural responses to everyday apologies—from “It’s okay” and “No problem” to “No prob” and “It’s all good”—while matching the phrase to the situation.
TWO Tips for Fluent Reading in English
Compare active and immersive approaches to reading in English, with practical ways to review unfamiliar vocabulary without losing the story’s flow.
How Are You: Back to English Basics Series
Choose natural follow-up greetings—from “How’s it going?” and “What’s up?” to “What are you up to today?”—and match your reply to the question.
3 Polite Expressions for Suggestions: Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson
Practise three tactful question frames for suggesting a different plan: “What if…?”, “How about if…?”, and “What do you think about…?”
How To Use "Happen"
Learn natural ways to ask what happened, tell a surprising story, and use “happen” in everyday American English.
LIVE Masterclass: How to speak fluent English in 2025
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How to Pronounce TH: Advanced English Pronunciation Lesson
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Small Talk in English: what is polite and what is rude
Practise easy small-talk topics and learn why comments about someone’s body or appearance may feel too personal.
Advanced English Vocabulary [The Fearless Fluency Club]
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Business English: Customer Service Expressions [Advanced Professional English]
Practise polite customer-service language for opening a conversation, acknowledging a wait, and responding empathetically to a problem.
Can You Use "I Bet"?
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Greetings in English: what to say and what to do
Compare everyday greetings for new people, family, coworkers, and friends, and learn how comfort and context shape the choice.
Speak with Me: The Best Tool for English Fluency in 2025
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Take a Walk VS Go For a Walk: Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson
Expand everyday movement vocabulary with “take a walk,” “go for a walk,” and matching run expressions, plus examples for neighborhoods and treadmills.
3 Polite English Expressions: Advanced English Vocabulary
Learn three courteous ways to ask for help or make requests, with notes on tone, context, and combining phrases.
90% FAIL this Vocabulary Test, will you?
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Can You Explain It TO Me?
Vanessa explains how to use explain to someone, showing the correct word order through a personal story about asking for help with math.
3 Phrasal Verbs With Multiple Meanings: With Espresso English
Learn 3 phrasal verbs with 2-5 meanings each!
40 UP Phrasal Verbs in One Newspaper Article: Do you know them all?
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LIVE Masterclass: How to speak *real* English
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LIVE English Masterclass: Start Speaking Confident English
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The Key To Improving Your English [Advanced English Lesson]
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[English Idiom Practice] Up In The Air
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[Phrasal Verb Practice] LOOK FORWARD TO: Advanced English Vocabulary
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How To Use COULD [Live Lesson]
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TOP 3 Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary: Advanced English Lesson
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English Greetings: Back to English Basics Series
Compare hello, hi, hey, and what’s up, and learn how relationship and formality shape these everyday American English greetings.
Speak English Politely: I'd Appreciate it
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England VS America: Five Different Adjectives
Learn five adjectives whose meaning or everyday use differs between British and American English.
Do I Need To Know English Idioms? How Many Idioms Should I Learn?
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Business English: 3 Presentation Expressions [Advanced Professional English]
Structure a professional presentation with expressions for thanking attendees, introducing key points, and recapping the main message.
Natural English Conversation: The Fearless Fluency Club
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How To Use "Pretty" And "That"
Learn how “pretty” and “not that” adjust the strength of everyday descriptions in natural American English.
Advanced English Lesson: Chocolate Shop [Speaking, Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation]
Vanessa previews a chocolate-shop interview and lessons on conversation, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Business English: Polite Negotiations [Advanced Professional English]
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TOP 3 Ways to Improve Your Pronunciation: Advanced English Lesson
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Speak with Vanessa on Skype: Meet Isabella
Join Vanessa and her English learner Isabella for a relaxed conversation about family, travel, language learning, and speaking with confidence.
My Language Success Story
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How To Change Your Mind: Now That I Think About It [Advanced English Vocabulary]
Learn the conversational expression “now that I think about it” for revising an opinion after new information.
Advanced Listening Practice: NUMBERS
Practise catching spoken numbers in a natural card-game conversation. Prepare a pen and paper, hide the answers, and check your listening score.
TOP 3 Ways to Improve Your Memory: Advanced English Lesson
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*Just* A Quick Lesson
Learn two natural uses of just: introducing a quick message and describing something that happened recently.
[Idiom Practice] At the drop of a hat
Learn the idiom “at the drop of a hat” through Vanessa’s live examples and a short practice activity.
LIVE English Masterclass: Start Speaking Confident English
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Phrasal Verb Training: Put Yourself Out There
Learn “put yourself out there” through a bookstore image and examples from English practice, a job interview, and sharing your work publicly.
I Don't Want To Keep You: Polite Natural English Expression
Learn polite ways to signal you’re ready to end a conversation without sounding abrupt.
2 English Idioms about "LIKE": Advanced English vocabulary lesson
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[Phrasal Verb Practice] LOOK INTO Something: Advanced English Vocabulary
Learn how “look into” means investigate or research, and practice using it with a noun or an -ing phrase.
Business English: 3 Interview Tips [Advanced Professional English]
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Dear Japanese English Learners
Build a kinder, more realistic view of your English progress and practise encouraging ways to describe what you can do.
When Is *Next* Wednesday?
Learn why next Wednesday can mean different dates, and use this coming Wednesday or this past Wednesday to make plans clearer.
Are You A Good Multi-tasker?
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LIVE Masterclass: How to speak fluent English in 2026
A live masterclass about fitting English practice into daily life, using real-world input, and finding support as you work toward your goals.
Your English Enemy Is...
Learn why perfectionism can hold English learners back—and how small, imperfect conversations can build confidence.
Can You See The Light?
Learn the idiom “the light at the end of the tunnel” for recognizing that a difficult project is nearly finished.
How to use "AS FOR" in professional English: Advanced English Vocabulary
Use as for to introduce a specific topic in emails, presentations, and organized conversations, with examples for answering questions and giving updates.
What if someone laughs when I speak English? How to overcome embarrassment
Build confidence speaking English by preparing a calm response to unhelpful reactions and weighing speaking fears against real experience.
Use DO and DOES to Emphasize: Advanced Grammar Lesson
Learn how do and does add emphasis to affirmative sentences, including the common pattern of stressing a positive statement before explaining an obstacle.
Learn Prepositions with Feel Good English: Advanced English Conversation
Vanessa and Kevin discuss how reading, listening, and exposure help English learners build a natural feel for prepositions.
Sit VS Seat: Advanced English Pronunciation Lesson
Practise hearing and saying the short I in “sit” and the long E in “seat,” with mouth-shape cues, minimal contrasts, and a short dictation challenge.
Four English Grammar Mistakes Made By French Speakers
Review four common English patterns: actually versus at the moment, for and since, prepositions in relative clauses, and where enough belongs.
30 Days of English: Family Conversations (Day 2)
Practise describing childhood family memories, explaining what happened, and retelling a story in order.
England VS America: Five Different Verbs
Learn practical British and American verbs for biking, phone calls, renting homes, and adding travel or phone credit.
[Phrasal Verb Practice] What are you looking forward to in 2017?
Practise talking about future plans with Vanessa, using “look forward to” for things you are excited to do or experience.
TH vs D: Advanced English Pronunciation Lesson
Hear and practise the difference between the English TH sound in “there” and the D sound in “dare,” with tongue-position demonstrations and a listening challenge.
How Did It "End Up"?
Learn how “end up” describes a final result, with stories about a kitten’s close call and an injury that eventually led to a hospital visit.
How To Meet English Speakers Anywhere
Learn how shared-interest meetups can help you start conversations with local people while travelling or at home.
Advanced English Idioms: Speak Like A Native Speaker
Learn two natural English idioms for family resemblances, with positive and negative examples that show when each expression fits.
How to Use "AS THEY SAY": Advanced English vocabulary expression lesson
Understand how “as they say” can follow a familiar idiom to mark it as a common figurative expression, and practise it without adding it mechanically to every saying.
How to use "SUCH A" in English: Expand your vocabulary
Learn the such a + adjective + noun pattern, then use not such a and after all to describe an expectation that changed.
How To Speak English FLUENTLY
Define English fluency for your own goals, from being understood in conversation to handling the communication tasks that matter to you.
Are you a planner or a procrastinator? [Advanced English Lesson]
Learn practical language for planning ahead, putting tasks off, and talking about procrastination without judging yourself or others.
[Idiom Practice] Living Under A Rock
Understand the informal idiom “living under a rock,” and learn when it can sound funny, teasing, or rude.
How To Use "Both Of Us"
Learn natural word order for talking about shared opinions, plans, and activities with both of us, we both, and both of them.
What's Your "Me-Time"?
Learn the informal expression “me time” and ways to describe activities you choose for your own rest and enjoyment.
How to say You're Welcome: Back to English Basics Series
Learn how to respond to thanks with polite phrases such as “You’re welcome” and “It’s my pleasure,” plus casual replies like “No problem” and “Don’t worry about it.”
Learn 2 English Idioms About Politics: Advanced English Vocabulary
Learn “campaign promises” and “beat around the bush,” then practise making realistic commitments and answering clearly without treating political commentary as a universal rule.
Does technology separate us or bring us closer together? [Idiom Lesson]
Discuss how technology affects connection, relationships, learning, and attention through a live English conversation.
Business English: Asking a Favor [Advanced Professional English]
Practise three tactful ways to get a coworker’s attention, ask for a favor, and give them room to respond when they are available.
Did You Enjoy Yourself?
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How to use "Turning Point"
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Speak Politely With "Should Probably"
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25,000 Subscribers Party! Let's talk about success idioms for advanced English.
Learn vivid idioms for success and achievement, and notice how English can describe confidence without sounding arrogant.
Did You Feel Touched?
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LIVE English Pronunciation Masterclass
Join Vanessa’s pronunciation masterclass to identify difficult English sounds, practise linking and clarity, and use focused feedback to guide practice.
Do VS Don't: Advanced English Pronunciation Lesson
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Don't Go *On Foot*!
Learn why American English speakers often say “I walk to work” or “I take the train” instead of relying on textbook-style “go on foot” and “go by bus.”
Who Do You "Get Along With"?
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Keep Your Hopes Up: How to stay positive in English
Learn how to encourage yourself or someone else to stay hopeful through challenges, using natural English expressions from Vanessa.
Business English: 3 Email Expressions [Advanced Professional English]
Organize polite professional emails with phrases for acknowledging contact, directly answering a question, and inviting genuine follow-up.
"Almost All" English Learners Make This Mistake
Learn the difference between almost, almost always, almost never, and almost all, with natural examples and American pronunciation notes.
5 English Idioms with Michael from Happy English: Advanced English Conversation
Learn 5 English idioms with Michael from MyHappyEnglish.com
Make English Goals [Free PDF Worksheet]
Turn an English-learning goal into realistic daily or weekly actions, and learn how sharing your plan can help motivate your progress.
How To Use "Get Married"
Learn to ask when someone got married, distinguish the wedding day from the marriage itself, and describe wedding plans that changed.
Take The Leap [English Idiom Practice with Cats]
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TOP 3 Ways to Improve Your Fluency: Advanced English Lesson
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Three Steps For Learning New Expressions
Learn a practical three-stage approach to moving from recognizing an English expression to understanding and using it naturally.
What Do Exercise And English Have In Common?
Use an exercise routine as a model for starting English practice, keeping it up, and setting a motivating goal.
When To Pronounce "H": Italian English pronunciation problems
Practise when to pronounce English H and when not to add it before vowel sounds, using a paper airflow test and a repeat-after-me sentence.
What Are You Thankful For? [Advanced English Vocabulary Lesson]
Explore ways to talk about gratitude, Thanksgiving traditions, and the people and everyday things we value.
What Drives You Crazy?
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How to say Sorry: Back to English Basics Series
Compare natural American English apologies for being late, small accidents, and everyday mistakes—and learn when each one fits.
How to say Bye: Back to English Basics Series
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TIP #1: 6 Tips For Speaking Natural English
Vanessa recommends daily listening and explains how subtitles and transcripts can support learners as they build confidence with natural English.
Let Yourself Do It
Learn when let sounds natural for giving permission, how it differs from allow, and how to talk about rules and personal choices.
How To Use "Roughing It" in English: Expand Your Vocabulary
Learn how Vanessa uses rough it for camping, outdoor life, and other situations without the usual comforts.
Business English: Polite Thanks [Advanced Professional English]
Learn three sincere, professional ways to thank someone for workplace help, with natural wording and guidance on tone.
Learn Vocabulary Through Conversation: FEELING [Advanced English Lesson]
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How to Pronounce "R" and "H": Brazilian English Learner Tips
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Business English: Giving Commands [Advanced Professional English]
Learn four ways to make clear, polite workplace and school requests, adjusting the wording for urgency and context.
Live: [Phrasal Verb Practice] Time to Bundle Up!
Build practical winter-weather vocabulary with Vanessa as she demonstrates how to bundle up, layer clothes, and stay warm outside.
B vs P: Advanced English Pronunciation Lesson
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How to say Thanks: Back to English Basics Series
Learn how to choose a natural thank-you—from a quick “Thanks” to stronger expressions for a major favor.
Learn How To "TAKE TIME" For English
Learn natural ways to talk about setting aside time for English study and your own needs.
🙂Learn Vocabulary Through Conversation: USE [Advanced English Lesson]
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Four French Words Pronounced Differently in English
Compare four French words with their English pronunciation and use: bureau, enchanté/enchanted, France, and exercise.
ONLINE vs CLASSROOM: Which is better for English?
Compare classroom and online English study, and learn language for weighing your options and finding the resources that fit your goals.
Speak With Vanessa: Meet Edilson from Brazil
Meet Vanessa’s learner Edilson and hear how interesting material, practical English, and realistic goals support his learning.
Double Check
Learn a polite way to check your calendar or confirm plans with another person before you reply.
My Near-Death Experience: Advanced Vocabulary Practice
Follow Vanessa’s story about an unusual car sound and a mechanic’s inspection while learning practical phrases for describing problems, repairs, and relief.
Talk about Culture Shock in English [Live Lesson]
Talk about culture shock respectfully with Vanessa: describe unfamiliar customs, returning home, and the feelings that can accompany adjustment.
R vs L: Advanced English Pronunciation Lesson
Practise distinguishing the English R and L sounds with tongue-position cues, model sentences, and a listening-and-spelling challenge.
F vs V: Advanced English Pronunciation Lesson
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How to make a GOOD English New Year's Resolution: Become Fluent in 2017
Explore three adaptable ways to plan English practice: continue a method that works, link a small habit to your routine, or set a one-month goal and review it.
Get Fluent in English for Only $5 [The Fearless Fluency Club]
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The Fearless Fluency Club: Speak English Today
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Learn Vocabulary Through Conversation: EXPERIENCE [Advanced English Lesson]
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How to use BOMBARDED BY [Advanced Phrasal Verb Practice]
Learn how to use “bombarded by” and “bombarded with” when many messages, ads, or demands arrive at once.
Speak With Vanessa on Skype: Testimonial from Enrique
Hear English learner Enrique describe what motivated him to study, his month in Canada, and how he kept practising with videos and English-language media after returning to Brazil.
🙂Learn Vocabulary Through Conversation: MIND [Advanced English Lesson]
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Learn Vocabulary Through Conversation: ORDER [Advanced English Lesson]
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TIP #2: 6 Tips For Speaking Natural English
Use a simple notebook method to record new English expressions with the sentence and context that help you remember them.
Learn Vocabulary Through Conversation: RIGHT [Advanced English Lesson]
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Speak With Vanessa On Skype: Testimonial from Ronelly
Meet Vanessa’s learner Ronelly and hear about studying English, practising with videos, thinking in English, and speaking with new people.
How Often Do You "Get A Haircut"? Learn natural expressions!
Learn the difference between cutting your own hair and getting a haircut from someone else.
Learn Vocabulary Through Conversation: SEE [Advanced English Lesson]
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Learn Vocabulary Through Conversation: COMMON [Advanced English Lesson]
Learn three distinct uses of “common” through a conversation with Vanessa and Dan: frequent activities, shared interests, and familiar animal names.
I Wish I Didn't Have To: Learn natural expressions!
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TIP #3: 6 Tips For Speaking Natural English
Practise natural English by listening to a short story, retelling it in your own words, and comparing your recording with the original.
Let's play! Advanced Vocabulary Practice
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TIP #5: 6 Tips For Speaking Natural English
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My Language Failure Story
Vanessa reflects on why early Spanish classes felt stressful and how limited speaking practice affected her learning.
Speak With Vanessa on Skype: Testimonial from Claudio
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How To Use "COME HOME" [50 Natural English Expressions]
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Speak with Vanessa on Skype: Testimonial from Lorena
Hear a relaxed learner interview about fitting English around family life, connecting across cultures, and learning through an online community.
Speak with Vanessa on Skype: Testimonial from Douglas
Vanessa talks with Douglas, a software developer from Brazil, about learning English, travel, and finding ways to practice with more independence.
Food From Your Country: English Speaking Challenge Results
Listen to English learners introduce dishes from their countries and practise describing favorites, taste, tradition, and ingredients.
Speak With Vanessa On Skype: Testimonial from Paulo
Hear Paulo describe his English-learning routine, online practice, setbacks, and strategies that helped him keep learning.
Speak With Vanessa on Skype: Testimonial from Cristiane
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Speak With Vanessa on Skype: Testimonial from Monica
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100,000 Subscriber Speaking Challenge: Food From Your Country
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Speak With Vanessa on Skype: Testimonial from Vera
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*MAKE YOURSELF* Do It!
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English Conversation Lesson: 3 Advanced Expressions
Learn natural American English expressions through questions, examples, and a live conversation about plans, explanations, and surprise.
Real English Conversation: Advanced English Lesson
Listen to Vanessa and Katie discuss one family’s adoption experience, then study phrases for researching options, describing decisions, and sharing personal reflections.
THINK and SPEAK in English
Think and speak through everyday English with Vanessa, from morning routines and catching up to bedtime expressions and sharing personal stories.
Speak English in 30 Minutes: Advanced English Lesson
Review common English mistakes and expressions with Vanessa, including adjective pairs, work and job, time prepositions, and everyday idioms.
Speak English With Us: 2 Hour English Listening Practice
Follow Vanessa and Dan in a long-form conversation about pregnancy, parenting choices, childcare, screen time, and the U.S. education system.
200 Important English Expressions
Study everyday English through 200 expressions and common words, with examples for plans, guests, work, home, and daily routines.
Understand FAST English: Advanced Listening Lesson
Practise understanding fast American English with a four-step routine: hear a real conversation, slow it down, write what you hear, and check the transcript.
20 Most Common Speaking Mistakes
Review common speaking and grammar mistakes with Vanessa, including clear pronunciation, filler words, time prepositions, and how to respond to questions.
I Use These Words Every Day: English Vocabulary Lesson
Learn everyday American English phrases Vanessa uses in daily life, from quick meal prep and asking specific questions to planning ahead and winding down.
Advanced English Conversation: Daily Routine English
Listen to Vanessa and Dan discuss routines around sleep, family, food, screen time, and movies, with natural phrases for sharing preferences.
Speak American English in 30 Minutes: Advanced Pronunciation Lesson
Practise American English pronunciation, rhythm, and clear connected speech in a focused lesson.
50 Important Verbs in English for Daily Conversation
Build everyday fluency with common verbs used in routines, conversations, errands, and plans.
250 Important English Expressions for Daily Conversation
Review 250 useful expressions across relationships, decisions, travel, and daily life, with Vanessa’s explanations and example sentences.
English for Beginner Level: Speak Real English
Build beginner English for cleaning and organizing a home, including household objects, location prepositions, simple questions, and negative sentences.
Speak English Fluently in 30 Days: The Truth
Set realistic expectations for fluency and build a practical speaking routine that you can maintain.
Speak CONFIDENT English in 20 Minutes
Build confidence joining conversations with practical listening responses, follow-up questions, and phrases for reacting with interest and empathy.
45 Minute English Lesson: Vocabulary, Grammar, Pronunciation
Build practical vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation through short examples about shoes, everyday errands, dinner, and car trouble.
THINK and SPEAK in English: Your Daily Routine
Practise describing everyday routines directly in English with useful sequence words and natural verbs.
5 Secrets to Understanding FAST English
Learn listening strategies for reductions, rhythm, context, and connected speech in fast conversations.
50 Important English Expressions for Daily Conversation
Learn 50 common English idioms through examples about setbacks, making routines more interesting, difficult ideas, patience, and staying prepared.
Daily Life Vocabulary You Need to Know
Learn practical phrases for decisions, motivation, strong reactions, and natural conversation.
Speak With Me: Real Life English Conversation
Follow a relaxed home conversation about folding laundry, sorting socks, washing dishes, and loading a dishwasher while learning natural household English.