English Pronunciation

English pronunciation can sometimes be a b!&?h

Lots of English words that are difficult to pronounce because of their strange spelling patterns…with a video of a native speaking English teacher trying to say all the words correctly

January 10th, 2012 | Posted in English Tips by Bren Brennan | Read More »

Often in Received Pronunciation: Queen’s Xmas Message

all dressed in red and white hair...it must be Father Christmas

how do you say ‘often’? With a ‘t’, without a ‘t’, or like The Queen?
Video, of received pronunciation speaking, mp3 of English teacher pronouncing the words and a poll to give your opinion about the correct way to say ‘often’!!!

December 27th, 2011 | Posted in English Tips by Bren Brennan | Read More »

Steve Jobs talks about life and death

Apple boss, Steve Jobs R.I.P.

An inspirational speech on video plus the entire transcript from the Apple legend. Use as an English listening exercise.

October 7th, 2011 | Posted in English Tips by Bren Brennan | Read More »

Lose your accent

Lose your accent

Can you lose your accent? Should you lose your accent when speaking English?

May 9th, 2011 | Posted in English Tips by Bren Brennan | Read More »

Received Pronunciation: Speak like the Queen

Speak like the Queen

Do you want to speak like the Queen? Really?

April 27th, 2011 | Posted in English Tips by Bren Brennan | Read More »

What makes you happy?

Ten keys to happier living

How can you be happy? Here’s 10 key steps to create happiness!

April 14th, 2011 | Posted in English Tips by Bren Brennan | Read More »

Twitter Time

Twitter birthday

Twitter has recently celebrated its fifth birthday and we discuss how Twitter can help you improve your English

March 30th, 2011 | Posted in English Tips by Barney | Read More »

Watching is Wonderful

Watching a movie

The different ways of watching videos and how they can help with your English

March 29th, 2011 | Posted in English Tips by Barney | Read More »

The Magnificent 7… Tips for Interacting with English Native Speakers

English Native Speakers

How you can become better at speaking to and understanding English native speakers

February 21st, 2011 | Posted in English Tips by Barney | Read More »

How to improve your English level

Back on the right track

Some tips on how to improve your level of English, when you think that you aren’t making any progress

February 9th, 2011 | Posted in English Tips by Bren Brennan | Read More »