Improve English Vocabulary; Fluency and pronunciation

Making someone “do” an action is a very common way of saying that one person is responsible or is the cause of a different person doing an action. That might sound confusing but it really isn't, just practice the construction with me in this video then you will understand what it means and more importantly you will be able to use it yourself.

“Come across as” is a way to talk about how something appears to others. How others perceive what is happening. The judgements that people make based on what they see. Practice its meaning and how to use this phrasal verb with this English fluency exercise Here is a link to a practice exercise practicing another way to use the phrasal verb come across https://youtu.be/Aw5dc84TxHQ Here is a link explaining and practicing how to use “even though” “though” and “even” https://youtu.be/t1zaSScPbcA

"to make up for something" is a very common phrasal verb. It is used to talk about compensating for something missing or something bad. It is about restoring balance to an unbalanced situation. When you use "make up for", you have to first name the problem or imbalance and then you can talk about how to fix the problem or imbalance with the preposition “by” plus a noun or -ing verb. Enough explanation, let's practice using it so that you feel comfortable with it and you improve your fluency and listening comprehension.

Practice using 'anyway' form this conversation https://youtu.be/_dxQ5eL_xMM Practice using 'whereas' from this dialogue https://youtu.be/HK8YpdqTdVs Practice using 'not at all' in this fluency exercise https://youtu.be/iM6XrmxbBCA Practice using 'back in' in this fluency exercise https://youtu.be/25W2nVKb3Cw Practice conversational spoken English in the context of a business lunch. This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. Transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person 1: It’s a very different way to do business here in Singapore, compared to Germany. Person 2: I know what you mean. Do you find it difficult? Person 1: Not at all, it’s interesting. Person 2: Interesting? Person 1: Yes. For example, in Singapore you discuss prices much earlier in the negotiation than we do in Germany. Person 2: Really? So, you mean that you leave price negotiations till the end of the discussion? Person 1: Oh yes, In Singapore you start talking about prices for products when in Germany we’re still trying to define exactly what’s wanted. Person 2: How amazing! I didn’t realize. I suppose we think it’s a waste of time discussing something if the price is always going to be unrealistic. Person 1: I see. Person 2: Whereas in Germany you feel you can’t begin to think about the price until you know all of the details. Person 1 : That’s right. Person 2: So, do you like Singapore? Person 1: Oh yes,. Very much, especially the food. But I need to do some sport. I’ve put on 2 kilos already! Back in Berlin I play forward for the company football team. Person 2: Really? Person 1: yes…uh…anyway.. Person 2: Do you notice any difference between business life here and in Germany? Person 1: Well, another difference is the flexibility that a manager has here. Person 2: Flexibility? Person 1: Yes. In Germany it’s very difficult to be a manager because every time you want to introduce a change in the organization or in the communication processes, you have to ask the workers council for permission. This makes innovation very slow, which isn’t good for the employees at all. Person 2: So, what you’re saying is that the workers’ council in Germany makes things more difficult for employees, not easier. Person1: Sometimes, yes. Person 2: That’s terrible.

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of a conversation about complaint over the telephone. This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person 01: Alpine Executive Events ltd, london Priti Makesch speaking how can I help you? Person 02: Good morning my name is Andrea king. I’m the HR manager for Carabella Hotels. Could I speak to your supervisor please? Peson 01: Can I ask what this is regarding? Person 02: I need to make a complaint. Person 01: I’ll put you through to Mr. Mendip. One moment please. Person 01: Good morning Ms king. How can I help you? Person 02: Good morning. Could you tell me your name and position please? Person 01: Of course, my name’s George Mendip and I’m responsible for customer relations. Person 02: Thank you Mr Mendip. Ill just make a note of that. I hope you can help me. I’m currently attending your team building course in Wales with a team of our managers. Person 01: the big T course. Very popular. Person 02: Well, I'm afraid I'm not satisfied with the performance of your trainer. David Llewellyn. Person 01: Oh Dear , what seems to be the problem? Person 02: He’s very unhelpful and doesn’t explain himself properly. Person 01: How do you mean? Person 02: Well, he talks fast and makes all the instructions very complicated. And if you ask him a question, he just says he’s already explained it. I tried to talk to him about the problem but he didn’t take me seriously at all. The situation is entirely unsatisfactory. Person 01: I see …well I’m sorry to hear that, but I’m not sure what I can do. Person 2: I’d like you to telephone Mr Llewellyn immediately and explain that we want much clearer explanations and support for tomorrow’s tasks. Person 01: Well ok I could give him a ring Person 02: And could you let me know when you have spoken to him please? Person 01: Yes, I will Person 2: When will you get back to me? Do you have my number? Person 01: I think so…yes I do. I’ll get back to you by the end of today. Person 2: Many thanks, I appreciate your help on this. Person 01: Not at all.

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of someone who wants to change apartments because his landlord is bad. This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. If you are taking ESL exams such as IELTS Cambridge TOEFL, this exercise will greatly improve your speaking and listening scores. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person 1: May I see your license please? Person 2: What did I do? Person 1: I don’t know if I should sign the new lease or not. Person 2: You really should move. You always complain so much about your landlord. Person 1: But moving is such a hassle. Person 2. I know it is, but what if he doesn’t give you enough heat again this winter. Person 1: I’ll try to get together with some of my neighbors to complain. Person 2: What if the neighbors don’t support you? Or what if he doesn’t listen? Person 1: First, I’ll give him a warning. Then I’ll complain to the city officials. If that doesn’t work, I’ll just move. Person 2: But if you move before your lease is up, you’ll probably lose your deposit. And you might be responsible for the rent. A: Maybe you’re right. I should just move now.

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of small talk at a business conference. This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. If you are taking ESL exams such as IELTS Cambridge TOEFL, this exercise will greatly improve your speaking and listening scores. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person A: That was really interesting what the last speaker said about opening bank accounts in the Cayman islands. Person B: Yes, it was. So, what do you do exactly? Person A: I’m an auditor, a forensic auditor. Person B: um, you’re a forensic, um, auditor? Person A: That’s right. Person B : RIght, oh, I see. Look at the time, I must get to the next presentation.

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of small talk at a conference in Marseilles France . This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. If you are taking ESL exams such as IELTS Cambridge TOEFL, this exercise will greatly improve your speaking and listening scores. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person A: That was really interesting what the last speaker said about opening bank accounts in the Cayman islands. Person 01: Mmmm, lovely coffee! I needed that. I just flew in from London very early this morning. How did you get here? Person 02: I came on the TGV train from Paris. Person 01: Really? I’ve never been on the TGV. How long did that take? Person 02: Oh, about four hours. But I was able to have breakfast and do some reading. Person 01: That sounds nice. I must try it sometime. Marseille’s really beautiful, isn’t it? Person 02: Yes, it is. Have you been here before? If you haven’t you must…

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of small talk at a conference in Marseilles France . This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. If you are taking ESL exams such as IELTS Cambridge TOEFL, this exercise will greatly improve your speaking and listening scores. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person 1: …and then I went jogging early this morning along by the sea. Fantastic sunrise coming up over the sea. Person 2: Really? Sunrise, you say? Person 1: Yes, amazing! Do you like jogging? You should try it. It makes you feel really great all day long. Just set the alarm for 5:30, jump out of bed and after you’ve been running for about an hour or so, go back, have a shower and- Person 2: Sorry, but do you know where I can smoke. I want a cigarette before the next presentation. Ah that way? Thanks.

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of small talk at a conference in Marseilles France . This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. If you are taking ESL exams such as IELTS Cambridge TOEFL, this exercise will greatly improve your speaking and listening scores. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person 1: I’m certainly looking forward to the dinner this evening. Person 2: I am too. Especially the fish. We don’t have much fish where I live. Person 1: really? Where do you come from then? Person 2: Garmisch-Partenkichen. It’s in the mountains near Munich. What about you? Person 1: I’m from Cork in Ireland. The high street is supposed to have more pubs than any other town in Ireland. Person 2: Really? I’m going there on a business trip soon to visit the Apple factory. I must see if I can find time to visit some.

Now you can understand spoken English like a native! Practice conversational spoken English in the context of someone who gets pulled over but the police. This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. If you are taking ESL exams such as IELTS Cambridge TOEFL, this exercise will greatly improve your speaking and listening scores. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person 1: May I see your license please? Person 2: What did I do? Person 1: You made a turn on a red light? Person 2: But we can turn on a red light, can't we? Person 1: You can after 7 pm but it’s only 6:45. Person 2: Give me a break, I don’t have my watch. Person 1: And you can’t drive with headphones on. Person 2: Oh, really? I didn’t know that. Person 1: Ignorance is no excuse miss. You’re getting two tickets. Person 2: Oh please officer. Person 1: Sorry miss. You can go to court if you like. But you can’t talk me out of giving you a ticket.

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of two people having a bad lunch. This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. If you are taking ESL exams such as IELTS Cambridge TOEFL, this exercise will greatly improve your speaking and listening scores. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person 1: Let’s hurry up and finish our lunches. This place is driving me crazy. Person 2: I’m eating as fast as I can. Person 1: Those people across from us are smoking and it’s bothering me. Person 2: Yes, and this is the non-smoking section too. Person 1: What about those people with the radio? They’re playing it way too loud. Person 2: They’re breaking the rules and the guards aren’t even paying attention. Person 1: Some people are so inconsiderate. Let’s get out of here. Person 2: Wait just another minute, I want to get a coke. Person 1: Forget it. The coke machine isn’t working.

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of of a person about to move to Los Angeles to continue his education . This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. If you are taking ESL exams such as IELTS Cambridge TOEFL, this exercise will greatly improve your speaking and listening scores. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person 1: I hear you’re making some great plans for the summer. Person 2: yes, I’m moving to Los Angeles where my sister Mary lives. I’m starting graduate school at UCLA on June 21. Person 1: That’s wonderful. Congratulations. Are you flying or driving? Person 2: I’m driving. I’ll need my car out there for school. Person 1: When are you leaving? Person 2: As soon as possible. The movers are coming today to give me an estimate. Person 1: Do you have a place to stay out there already? Person 2: Yes. I’m staying with my sister until my apartment is available on the 17th. Person 1: Well, I wish you the best of luck, Tom. Be sure to keep in touch. Person 2: Thanks. You’ll have to come out and visit me sometime.

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of of a discussion about office events and improving grades . This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person 1: I really want to thank you Michael, for taking me to the meeting. I just can’t get used to driving on the left.. Person 2: No problem. Person 1: You used to work for our new chief legal officer. Chrisitne Bender, Didn’t you? Person 2: Yes, that’s right. She and I started in the legal department five years ago. Then I changed to IT. Person 1: Christine is so successful. She did an amazing job for us dealing with that whole corruption scandal last year. Don’t you think? Person 2: Yes, but between you and me, Christine could never have managed that without her team. Person 1: That’s so true, Michael. She always picks good people to work with her. By the way, I heard on the grapevine that she's going to move to our New York office next. Person 2: Yes, I heard that too. I wonder how her husband feels about it. He’s a journalist, I think. Person 1: Well, according to Christine’s assistant, Mrs. Weber, that’s not a problem. He’s going to write articles about New York nightlife. Although I can’t imagine who’s going to look after the children then. Person 2: Apparently, they’re going to have a nanny. I overheard Christine talking to the boss about it this morning. It must be very expensive, but they'll have enough money. Person 1: I suppose they might appoint somebody from Christine’s team to carry on her work. Person: Ah no! It seems that Christine didn’t want to recommend any of them to the boss, so Gabriele from the commercial department will take over. Christine’s team was really angry.

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of of a discussion about doing homework and improving grades . This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person 1: Your teacher tells me you’re not doing well this semester. Person 2: I guess not. I often get Ds on the quizzes. I don’t know why I’m having so much trouble. Person 1: Where do you usually study and when? Person 2: I usually study at home on Sunday night. Person 1: Is it always quiet in your house? Person 2: Not really. My little brother sometimes has the tv on while I’m studying. Person 1: Do you ever study at the library? Person 2: I never do. Maybe I should. Person 1: You should always find a quiet place to study. And try to do a little every day. Don’t wait until the last minute to do your homework or prepare for a test. Person 2: I’ll try.

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of of a conversation about being new in a school . This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person 1: Excuse me, can you help me find the financial aid office? Person 2: It’s in room 1435. Are you a new student? Person 1: Yes. This is my first semester here and I’m really lost. Is there a map of the building anywhere? Person 2: There’s no map, but maybe I can help you. Person 1: I’d like to know a little about the school's facilities. Person 2: Let’s see. There’s a large cafeteria on the south side of the first floor. There’s a library in the basement. In the building next door, there’s a gym and a swimming pool. Person 1: Is there a bookstore anywhere? Person 2: There’s a bookstore across the street. There’s also a used book exchange in the basement. Person 1: Is there a day-care center? I have 2 small children. Person 2: Not yet, But we are hoping to have one next semester.

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of a conversation about nutrition. This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. Transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person 1: Is it true that food affects the way we feel? Person 2: Absolutely. Too many sweets can make you feel moody or bad-tempered . They are also bad for your teeth. Person 1: What do you suggest instead? Person 2: Honey instead of sugar. Fresh fruit drinks instead of soft drinks. Person 1: What else can we do to be healthier? Person 2: Cut down on artificial preservatives. Eat food higher in fiber, low in fat. Give up salt. Person 1: Does that mean no more hamburgers, french fries and milkshakes? Person 2: Cut down on them if you can’t cut them out. Person 1: I can’t Person 2: Yes, you can. You’ll be a healthier, happier person. Eat right from the four food groups; dairy, fruits and vegetables, grain and meat.

Practice conversational spoken English in the context of someone who wants to see a music show. This conversational exercise will help you improve your English fluency. It will help you improve your pronunciation and it will help you with you confidence in speaking conversational English. If you have trouble understanding spoken English this is the perfect exercise to help you practice understanding and speaking in a natural way. If you are taking ESL exams such as IELTS Cambridge TOEFL, this exercise will greatly improve your speaking and listening scores. Below you will find a copy of the transcript of the conversation: Do NOT read the transcript while practicing and listening to the video! The only way to improve your speaking and listening skills is to practice speaking and listening! Reading will only prevent you from taking full advantage of the exercise. Person 1: There’s a great new rock group at Harry’s Place. Do you want to go? Person 2: You know we can’t get in. We’re too young. We’ll get carded. Person 1: I’ve got an idea. We’re only an hour's drive from the next state. The drinking age there is 18. And the first town has a great bar with live music on Saturday night’s. We can get in there. Person 2: But then we can’t drive home. You know you can’t drink and drive. You might have a serious accident. Person 1: Who said anything about drinking? I just want to hear good music. Person 2: Oh in that case, let’s go

One of the biggest issues ESL learners have is also one of the most fundamental and common functions of English. Making questions and negative sentences That is why most of the fluency exercises on this channel always have a question and negative challenge.. If you are watching this video because you are confused about how to make questions correctly in English, I strongly encourage you to do the fluency exercises on this channel to practice the information that you learn in this video. Because Practice makes perfect And It isn’t enough to learn the rules, you have to practice it if you want to progress. And for that reason you are in the right place because there are many videos on this channel that can help you. How do you ask a question in English. How you ask a question in English depends on the verb. We have to divide the verbs into two columns. We have column A And column B In column a you can see the verb to be and all of its forms Was were is are am We have modals Modals are words like will can would could should And then we have the verb to have when it is used in a special way which I will explain later. And in column b you can see is every other verb every other situation Let’s look at the difference between how you ask a question with a column a verb versus a column b verb