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We're the Shurfa sisters from Malaysia—Azimah, Amnah and Aisya. After spending eight years in the U.K. as children, we know the importance of mastering a second language.
We created My English Matters as a platform to help second language learners learn to speak, write and communicate in English with confidence!
The My English Matters podcast is an extension of all that we do—it's a place for us to connect with you on a whole new level. You can learn with us while you're on your commute to work, washing the dishes or picking your kids up from school! So let's get started, shall we?
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128. Life in the UK as a PhD Student: An Interview with Ata Hanifee
In this episode, Madam Azimah interviews Ata Hanifee, a Malaysian student currently pursuing his PhD in London.
Ata shares his experiences adapting to an English-speaking environment, the words and phrases he has learned from the locals, and provides valuable tips and advice for those wishing to pursue their studies in an English-speaking country.
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127. Singular vs. Plural Forms in English
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Aida answers a set of questions from one of our students.
If you've ever wondered about the nuances between the singular and plural forms in English, this episode is for you!
In this episode, we look at the differences between:
Chance and chances
Memory and memories
Queue and queues
Expectation and expectations
Price and prices
Result and results
Experience and experiences
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126. Speaking Too Fast? Discover Why and How to Slow Down
Do you often find yourself speaking too fast and struggling to be understood?
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Amnah discusses five reasons why you may be rushing when you speak, and shares tips to help you slow down.
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125. How to Sound More Polite: Phrases to Improve Your Communication
Asking direct questions may make you sound rude when interacting with strangers, and can make the other person feel uncomfortable.
So in this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah talks about how to sound more polite so that you can leave a more positive impact in your interactions!
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124. American or British? Which Accent is Better?
Is there such a thing as a "superior" accent? What is a "bad" accent?
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Aisya addresses a question frequently posed by our students: Which accent should we adopt to sound more fluent?
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123. Concluding Sentences: Tips for Ending Responses Effectively & Professionally
Join Amnah as she shares tips and phrases to sound professional, ensuring your conclusions leave a lasting impact and effectively reflect your competence when answering questions!
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