Why is your English not improving? So many students tell me that they have been studying for years, and practicing in many different ways, but they cannot get better! Why? On this episode of Thinking in English, I will try to explain some of the major reasons why your English ability might be stuck, and offer some tips to start improving again!
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Mar 23
380. What is Poverty? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
What does poverty really mean? When we hear the word poverty, I think many of us imagine extreme situations, like homelessness, starvation, or people living in very poor conditions. But poverty is far more complex, and far more widespread, than we often realise. According to the ... Show More
24m 22s
Mar 16
379. Do You Know How to Ask Great Questions?
Do you know how to ask great questions? A few years ago, back in 2022, I released an episode called How to Ask Better Questions in English. And today’s episode is an update to that original one. The core idea is the same, because it’s still important, but a lot has changed since ... Show More
25m 22s
Mar 9
378. Moving to the UK?: UK’s New Immigration Policies Explained! (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Is it becoming harder to move to a new country? Everywhere seems to be tightening the rules. Canada, the US, Australia, Europe, Japan, the UK. Countries that once focused on attracting people are now focused on control, limits, and conditions. And these changes are happening fast ... Show More
26m 43s
Oct 2025
FOR or TO? How to Express Purpose Clearly in English [557]
🚨 If you use English at work, these phrases matter. These are the only English phrases I allow my private students to use at work, and the ones I tell them to stop using. 👉 Download the PDF (€9): https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/workphrases-podcastIn this episode, you’ll l ... Show More
8m 43s
May 2025
How to Use Vague Language Naturally in English Conversations [534]
🚨 If you use English at work, these phrases matter. These are the only English phrases I allow my private students to use at work, and the ones I tell them to stop using. 👉 Download the PDF (€9): https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/workphrases-podcastIn this episode, you’ll l ... Show More
18m 1s
Apr 2025
Phrasal verbs for describing people’s behaviour [533]
🚨 If you use English at work, these phrases matter. These are the only English phrases I allow my private students to use at work, and the ones I tell them to stop using. 👉 Download the PDF (€9): https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/workphrases-podcastIn this episode, you’ll l ... Show More
17m 31s
Nov 2024
770 - 7 Ways To Give A Reason In English Without Because
Seeing that you like learning English here, I thought you may be interested in sounding more fluent and sophisticated. Today, we’ll look at 7 different ways to give a reason, aside from because, for you need to always expand your vocabulary.Today's English lesson is all about hel ... Show More
7m 41s
Sep 2025
Different Ways to Say “Hurry Up” Politely and Naturally [551]
🚨 If you use English at work, these phrases matter. These are the only English phrases I allow my private students to use at work, and the ones I tell them to stop using. 👉 Download the PDF (€9): https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/workphrases-podcastIn this epsiode, I will t ... Show More
9m 43s
May 2025
Miss or Lose? How to Use Them Correctly in Real English [536]
🚨 If you use English at work, these phrases matter. These are the only English phrases I allow my private students to use at work, and the ones I tell them to stop using. 👉 Download the PDF (€9): https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/workphrases-podcastIn this episode, you’ll l ... Show More
14m 30s
Sep 2025
Everyday Expressions with “Look” You’ll Actually Hear and Use [552]
🚨 If you use English at work, these phrases matter. These are the only English phrases I allow my private students to use at work, and the ones I tell them to stop using. 👉 Download the PDF (€9): https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/workphrases-podcastIn this episode, we explo ... Show More
11m 45s