English Tips and Tricks

Neil Fitzgerald
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Quick hacks and handy shortcuts to improve your English skills. Do get in touch with any questions about learning English: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Jun 6

    13. First Pages - Nineteen Eighty-Four

    Another new series - First Pages ... a read-through and discussion of meaning and new vocabulary of the openings of famous novels, for B1+/B2 learners aiming for proficiency, hopefully giving you the confidence to read on in the novels. Transcript and key vocabulary in the episode: Get in touch: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Jun 5

    12. Sentence starters: Let's face it / Funny you should ask

    Two handy little sentence starters today for awkward or interesting moments in a conversation. Transcript and key vocab here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yYyixdp2e0beMfWOxfuWYADeP5oPgkmC/view?usp=sharing Get in touch with your questions: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Jun 3

    11. Colourful Language - Bloody hell

    In today's episode, we continue a new series called 'Colourful Language', looking at how to swear like a native speaker in English. In this second episode, we'll be looking at the word 'bloody' and how it's used in popular films and polite society. Link to PDF transcript of the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ih4e1Dx_xJmb5DUKlCiyC5G2JXr3fqeC/view?usp=sharing Get in touch: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jun 1

    10. Zombie English: Wait for things to blow over

    Another new series - Zombie English... giving idioms and vocabulary from zombie films, like the excellent Shaun of the Dead. Today's idiom is 'Wait for things to blow over'. Transcript and key vocabulary in the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WgdlmKVjdFmdLOAAyEv0qpoyrLineveO/view?usp=share_link Get in touch: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. May 29

    9. How to talk about ... heatwaves

    Another new series - How to talk about... giving key vocabulary about current topics like AI, Donald Trump and today, heatwaves. Transcript and key vocabulary in the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UTBUs6EuqPGVZCHF4-mpceXYid8pLd-v/view?usp=share_link Get in touch: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. May 28

    8. Colourful Language - Damn It All

    In today's episode, we start a new series called 'Colourful Language', looking at how to swear like a native speaker in English. In this first episode, we'll be looking at the word 'damn' and how it's used in popular films and polite society. Link to PDF transcript of the episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Euknml_a8zJ-okzCyQ_XbCPEd0002bss/view?usp=share_link Get in touch: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Feb 21

    7. Pro-Tips: Simpler reads to avoid frustration

    Reading can be a great way to improve your English and build vocabulary - just make sure you choose the right book! Links: Penguin Readers: https://www.penguinreaders.co.uk/books/excerpt: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/excerptelegant: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/elegantpoignant: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/poignantgrasp: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/grasp Do get in touch with any questions you have about learning English: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Feb 21

    6. Pro-Tips: Listen to podcasts you’re genuinely interested in

    The most self-defeating episode ever? Or a really useful pro-tip to help you improve your listening skills? You decide! Vocabulary links: Chore definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/choreNaturally definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/naturallySelf-defeating definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/self-defeatingHandy definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/handyHooks definition (the final definition): https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hook?q=hooksGeopolitics definition: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/geopolitics Do get in touch with any questions you have about learning English: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Quick hacks and handy shortcuts to improve your English skills. Do get in touch with any questions about learning English: englishtipsandtricks@protonmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Neil Fitzgerald
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Neil Fitzgerald
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    English Tips and Tricks