Sounds English

English teacher and learner chums:

BORIS has "RESIGNED" - what other words can we use? #resign #ESL #english #learnenglish No grammar, no IPA, learn to speak English like the English, by listening.Hello and welcome to Sounds English. I am Betty, a writer and vocal coach from Engl...

Teachers, today’s topical English word is “RESIGN” and tomorrow’s is “FIRED”. Useful for classroom warmers and discussion starters.

BORIS has "RESIGNED" - what other words can we use? #resign #ESL #english #learnenglish No grammar, no IPA, learn to speak English like the English, by listening.Hello and welcome to Sounds English. I am Betty, a writer and vocal coach from Engl...

Have you got “Mondayitis”? Today’s video explains all:

Adding the suffix "-ITIS" to a word in an informal & funny context #ESL #english #learnenglish Hello and welcome to Sounds English. I am Betty, a writer and vocal coach from England and here I will teach you the meaning, context and pronunciation of ev...

Hello, I have created a new free teaching/learning resource focussing on listening and speaking. Levels are intermediate to advanced, including business English.

Every day I will feature a timely word, phrase or expression, providing meaning, context and pronunciation, which could be used as conversation or discussion starters.

Please take a look, or listen, and subscribe to my channel if you like it (it’s free), or drop me a message in the comments section under the videos if you have any questions. Many thanks.

What is a "PYRRHIC VICTORY"? ~ Advanced English pronunciation, meaning & context #ESL #english Hello and welcome to Sounds English. I am Betty, a writer and vocal coach from England and here I will teach you the meaning, context and pronunciation of ev...

What is a “botch job”? Listen to my short explanation, which includes meaning and examples in context, to find out how to use it in conversation.

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What is a "BOTCH JOB"? ~ Advanced English pronunciation, meaning & context #ESL #advancedenglish Hello and welcome to Sounds English. I am Betty, a writer and vocal coach from England and here I will teach you pronunciation of everyday English words and ...

Today’s phrase is “OVER THE MOON”, please watch my latest video to learn how to pronounce it and use it in the right context.

"OVER THE MOON" ~ Advanced English pronunciation #ESL #pronunciation #advancedenglish Hello and welcome to Sounds English. I am Betty, a writer and vocal coach from England and here I will teach you pronunciation of everyday English words and ...

Today’s phase of the day is “DOWN IN THE DUMPS”. Watch my short video to find out how to use it in the right context.

"DOWN IN THE DUMPS" ~ Advanced English pronunciation #ESL #Englishteacher #pronunciation Hello and welcome to Sounds English. I am Betty, a writer and vocal coach from England and here I will teach you pronunciation of everyday English words and ...

Hello, today’s phase of the day is “Honesty is the best policy”. Listen to my short tutorial for meaning and how to use it in the right context.

"HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY" ~ what it means & how to use it in context #ESL #Englishteacher Hello and welcome to Sounds English. I am Betty, a writer and vocal coach from England and here I will teach you everyday English words and popular English p...

How to use the expression “hammering down” to describe heavy rain.

"HAMMERING DOWN" - English expression, meaning in context & pronunciation. #ESL #English #lesson Hello and welcome to Sounds English. I am Betty, a writer and vocal coach from England and here I will teach you everyday words and phrases to expand your vo...

Listen to my latest lesson focussing on the “sh & s” sounds, where I give you practical advice on mouth placement, pronunciation, the ‘sing song’ intonation and creating muscle memory, plus some laughs.

Essential English pronunciation & intonation - "SHE SELLS SEA SHELLS" tongue twister #English #ESL Hello and welcome to Sounds English. I am Betty, a writer and vocal coach from England and here I will teach you everyday words and phrases to expand your vo...

What does the English metaphor “MONKEY ON YOUR BACK” mean, and how do you use it in the right context?

English metaphor "MONKEY ON YOUR BACK" - meaning and usage #burden #problem #ESL #Englishlesson Hello and welcome to Sounds English. I am Betty, a writer and vocal coach from England and here I will teach you everyday words and phrases to expand your vo...

Today’s English expression is “THE GLOVES ARE OFF”. Listen to my short video explaining what it means and how to use it in the right context.

English expression: "THE GLOVES ARE OFF" - meaning and how to use it. #ESL #English #eslteacher Hello and welcome to Sounds English. I am Betty, a writer and vocal coach from England and here I will teach you everyday words and phrases to expand your vo...