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Dec 18, 2024 • 16min

Festive Bonus Episode | 6 examples of phrasal verbs to celebrate the holidays

Welcome to this bonus episode of Coffee Break English! Today, we're learning some examples of phrasal verbs in the time it takes to have a coffee!In this episode, Nick talks to Anabel about what is important to him during the festive period. He uses a lot of examples of phrasal verbs and Nick and Anabel will go through each phrasal verb and explain their meaning.➡️ That's not all! There's a blog article for this episode, with further explanations about phrasal verbs. Click here to access it now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 22, 2023 • 13min

‘How much' or 'how many'? | The Coffee Break English Show 1.10

In this podcast, Josie and Maurizio discuss the difference between 'how much' and 'how many' in English, exploring countable and uncountable nouns and providing examples of their usage. They also explain the use of 'much' and 'many' in negative and positive answers, as well as the use of 'not many' and 'not much' for countable and uncountable nouns. Listeners are invited to sign up for free email lessons and access the accompanying blog article and worksheet.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 10min

How to pronounce 'Tuesday' and 'Thursday' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.09

Explore the pronunciation of 'Tuesday' and 'Thursday' in English, including variations and examples of words with 'T-U'. Discuss the differences in pronunciation between UK and US English for words like 'Tuesday', 'tune', 'tube', and 'stupid'. Dive into the distinction between voiced and unvoiced 'th' sounds and practice pronouncing 'Tuesday' and 'Thursday'. Learn about plans for Thursday and the presence of nature and culture on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 13min

‘A' or 'the'? - How to use articles | The Coffee Break English Show 1.08

'A' or 'the'? Learn the difference between general and specific references. Use 'a' for singular things and 'the' for singular or plural. Avoid using 'a' for plural things. Discover when to use 'the' and 'a' for specific information. Examples given for jobs, professions, and non-specific plural or uncountable nouns.
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Dec 1, 2023 • 15min

‘In', 'on', or 'at'? - Choosing prepositions | The Coffee Break English Show 1.07

The hosts discuss using prepositions 'in', 'on', and 'at' when talking about time. They explain the rules and give examples. They also talk about using prepositions for specific days, dates, times, and events. They discuss the usage of prepositions 'at', 'in', and 'on' in relation to celebrations and festivals. They provide examples and a practice exercise. They discuss the usage of 'at', 'on', and 'in' in various contexts and provide examples.
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Nov 24, 2023 • 10min

When to say 'is it?' at the end of a phrase - Question tags | The Coffee Break English Show 1.06

Learn about question tags, how to correctly use 'is it?' at the end of English phrases. Explore different types of question tags, their usage in various English tenses, and practice exercises.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 12min

‘Like' and 'as' - What's the difference? | The Coffee Break English Show 1.05

The podcast discusses the different uses of 'like' and 'as' in English, including comparisons, verbs of sensing, and giving examples. It explains the difference between 'like' and 'as' in terms of similarity and function. It also explores the various uses of 'as' and 'like' in English, such as indicating simultaneous actions, giving examples, and describing a job or function.
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Nov 10, 2023 • 11min

How to pronounce 'eat' and 'it' | The Coffee Break English Show 1.04

This podcast focuses on the pronunciation of 'eat' and 'it'. It discusses the challenges of vowel sounds for English learners and provides a pronunciation guide. Common mispronunciations of 'eat' and 'it' are addressed, and the importance of confidence over minor pronunciation mistakes is emphasized. The podcast also highlights the significance of practicing words with similar sounds for pronunciation improvement.
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Nov 3, 2023 • 10min

‘Travel', 'trip' and 'journey' - What's the difference? | The Coffee Break English Show 1.03

The hosts discuss the differences between 'travel', 'trip', and 'journey', exploring their meanings and usage. They provide examples and explanations to help understand when to use each word in different contexts.
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Oct 27, 2023 • 10min

‘I work' or 'I am working'? - The present simple and present continuous | The Coffee Break English Show 1.02

In this episode, they explain the difference between present simple and present continuous tenses. They discuss the usage and formation of present continuous tense, as well as its contrast with present simple tense. They explore the usage of both tenses using examples with 'drink' and 'speak' verbs. They also discuss state verbs and their usage in English.

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