Fluency
How to Pronounce -ed Endings: Listen to the Last Sound
Understand the /t/, /d/ and /ɪd/ endings in worked, played and wanted, without adding an extra syllable to every regular past-tense verb.
Fluency Guides
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Fluency
Build confidence in everyday English conversations.
Fluency
How to Ask for Clarification in English and Keep Talking
Ask for clarification in English with focused phrases for missed words, unfamiliar meanings and uncertain details, plus an explained everyday conversation.
Fluency
How to Make Polite Requests in English: Phrases and Examples
Make polite English requests with useful phrases, clear details, short dialogues and advice for responding naturally.
Fluency
How to Tell a Story in English: Past Tenses and Useful Phrases
Tell a clear story in English with past tenses, a simple structure, linking phrases, complete examples and practical storytelling tips.
Fluency
English Word Stress: A Practical Guide to Clearer Pronunciation
Notice English word stress, use dictionary audio and understand stress changes in related words through a practical listening routine.
Fluency
How to Keep an English Conversation Going: Useful Habits and Phrases
Keep an English conversation going with natural follow-ups, useful phrases, realistic examples and a manageable speaking routine.
Fluency
How to Stop Translating in Your Head: 7 Practical Exercises
Learn how to think in English with seven practical exercises for building direct connections between English words, ideas and everyday situations.
Fluency
How to Improve Your English Speaking in 15 Minutes a Day
Improve your English speaking with a practical 15-minute daily routine: shadow, answer, repair and repeat at any CEFR level.