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Speak Better English with Harry

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 22 min
Latest: 7 Oct 2026
Language: English

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7 Oct 2026 · 25 min

Business English | 15 Project Words and Phrases for Work [608]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz In this lesson, you'll learn project management vocabulary with clear examples and useful word combinations. You’ll learn the difference between a milestone and a deadline, a risk and a blocker, and a stakeholder and a task owner, so you can choose the right expression when discussing projects in English. With practical examples from finance, marketing, staff training, retail, office moves and customer events, this business English…

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30 Sep 2026 · 17 min

15 English Idioms to Describe People Naturally [607]

🚨 Improve your English with structured online lessons. Book a free trial and get clear feedback on your level, pronunciation and speaking. Book here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial In this podcast episode, I will help you learn advanced English idioms to describe a person. 15 negative and positive idioms for describing people and personality. Natural English expressions will help to take your English to another level. Using common English idioms will improve your speaking and help you to sound more native in English. Share Your Thoughts Do you use English at work? In…
23 Sep 2026 · 31 min

20 Must-Have English Phrasal Verbs for Meetings and Updates [606]

🚨If you regularly attend meetings in English and sometimes struggle to find the right words in meetings, Speak Up in Meetings gives you practical phrases for interrupting, disagreeing, buying time and finishing your point. Click the link to prepare for your next English meeting https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/speak-up-in-english-meetings/ In this episode, Harry teaches 20 common Business English phrasal verbs and shows you how to use them naturally at work. You’ll hear clear explanations, practical examples and useful guidance on word order, so you can understand these expressions and…
16 Sep 2026 · 22 min

Business English | How to Make Small Talk in English at Work [605]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz Learn how to make small talk in English with your boss, manager or clients. In this Business English lesson, Harry teaches you 12 practical phrases for starting a conversation, answering questions and making small talk before a meeting. What can you say when you join a call early or welcome a client to your office? You’ll hear familiar workplace situations, complete examples and clear explanations of when to use each phrase. In this…
9 Sep 2026 · 22 min

Business English | What to Say When Someone Interrupts You in an English Meeting [604]

🚨If you struggle to find the right words in meetings, Speak Up in Meetings gives you practical phrases for interrupting, disagreeing, buying time and finishing your point. Click the link to prepare for your next English meeting https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/speak-up-in-english-meetings/ In this Business English lesson, you'll learn how handle interruptions in English meetings without losing your point, apologising unnecessarily or sounding aggressive. You’ll learn practical English phrases for accidental interruptions, Teams and Zoom meetings, colleagues who speak over you, people…
2 Sep 2026 · 21 min

Business English | How to Say No to Last-Minute Requests at Work [603]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz Learn how to say no politely in English when your manager, colleague or client gives you a last-minute request at work. In this Business English lesson, you’ll learn natural workplace English phrases for dealing with urgent tasks, unrealistic deadlines, competing priorities and requests you simply don’t have enough time to complete. You’ll also learn how to explain what isn’t possible, give a clear reason and offer a realistic…
26 Aug 2026 · 27 min

Business English | How to Give Constructive Feedback in English at Work [602]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz In this Business English lesson, you'll learn how to give constructive feedback about someone’s work, an idea, a draft, a proposal or a decision. You’ll learn phrases for pointing out a problem, explaining why something needs to change, asking someone to revise their work and suggesting a better next step. You’ll also learn how to keep criticism focused on the work rather than the person, and how to make your feedback specific and…
19 Aug 2026 · 25 min

Business English | How to Ask Your Manager for Help in English [601]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz Learn how to ask your manager for help in English without sounding unsure or incapable at work. In this Business English podcast episode, you’ll learn natural ways to ask for advice, request clarification, explain when you’re stuck and get the support you need from your manager. This lesson is for intermediate and advanced English learners who use English at work and want to communicate more confidently with managers and colleagues.…
12 Aug 2026 · 21 min

Business English | How to Ask for Clarification in English at Work [600]

🚨 Take the FREE Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz Someone repeats the same thing, but you still don’t understand. What do you ask next? In this business English lesson, learn how to move beyond simply asking someone to repeat themselves and get the information you actually need. You’ll learn how to ask for simpler wording, an example, the practical meaning, or clarification about the part that affects your work. A useful lesson for anyone who wants to learn English for meetings,…
5 Aug 2026 · 17 min

Business English | What to Say When Someone Challenges Your Idea [599]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz In this Business English lesson, you’ll learn how to defend your ideas when a colleague, manager or client challenges you in a meeting. Harry explains how to respond clearly, support your reasoning, deal with objections and show the possible consequences of a different decision without becoming defensive. This episode is for B2-level non-native professionals who want to learn English for work, improve their English for meetings and…
29 Jul 2026 · 22 min

Business English | 14 English Phrases for Giving Progress Updates at Work [598]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz Learn how to give a clear progress update in English during meetings, project calls and everyday workplace conversations. This business English lesson teaches practical phrases for saying that work is on track, nearly finished, delayed, waiting for another team or affected by changing priorities. The episode is designed for non-native English speakers who work in international companies and already understand their job well, but need…
22 Jul 2026 · 13 min

Business English | How to Answer Unexpected Questions at Work [597]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz What can you say when someone asks you an unexpected question at work and you do not have the answer yet? Learn 10 natural business English phrases that give you time to think, help you clarify the question and tell the other person exactly when you will reply. This practical English lesson is for professionals who use English in meetings, calls and workplace conversations. You will learn how to ask for time to think, check that you…
15 Jul 2026 · 17 min

Business English | Check, Confirm or Clarify? [596]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz Do you know whether to check, confirm or clarify a deadline, decision or instruction? Many English learners understand these three verbs but hesitate when they need to use them in a work email, meeting or call. By the end of this business English lesson, you’ll know how to check information, confirm decisions and clarify instructions without sounding vague. You’ll also learn the correct grammar patterns and common mistakes to avoid.…
8 Jul 2026 · 17 min

10 Advanced English Collocations for Negative Feelings and Emotions [595]

🚨 How good is your English at work? Take the free Test Your English at Work quiz and see how you handle real workplace situations in English. Take the test here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/test-english-at-work/ In this episode, you will learn advanced English collocations for negative feelings and emotions. These natural word combinations will help you describe how people feel in a more accurate and fluent way, without relying on basic words. This lesson is especially useful for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to improve their English vocabulary, sound more…
1 Jul 2026 · 24 min

Business English | How to Criticise Politely in English at Work [594]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz Learn how to criticise politely in English without sounding rude, aggressive, or too direct. In this episode, you’ll hear natural English phrases you can use when giving feedback, disagreeing carefully, or pointing out a problem in a business environment. These phrases are useful for meetings, workplace conversations, emails, and everyday situations with people you know. This episode is especially helpful for intermediate and advanced…
24 Jun 2026 · 22 min

Business English | 10 Business English Verbs to Talk About Tasks, Time, and Deadlines [593]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz In this episode, you will learn 10 useful English verbs for time management . These verbs help you talk about preparing for problems, choosing what matters most, writing quick notes, giving tasks to other people, staying with a plan, handling too much information, keeping time free, stopping an activity, and finishing important work. This lesson is made for non-native English speakers who want to speak more clearly at work, in…
17 Jun 2026 · 13 min

10 Common English Idioms for Saying Something Is Really Good [592]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz In this episode, you’ll learn common English idioms you can use when something is really good, impressive, successful, or better than expected. Native speakers often use idioms when they want to praise someone’s work, describe a great experience, talk about a successful result, or explain why something really stands out. You’ll hear expressions like top-notch, the icing on the cake, second to none, and more. I’ll explain what each…
10 Jun 2026 · 18 min

Useful English Adjectives for Talking About Relationships [591]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz In this episode, you’ll learn useful adjectives that help you describe different types of relationships in a more natural and accurate way. The focus is on real situations, such as friendships, family relationships, romantic relationships, and working relationships. You’ll learn how to choose words that match the situation, so your English sounds clearer and less basic when you talk about people and emotions. After listening, you’ll…
3 Jun 2026 · 18 min

Useful English Collocations for Talking About Travel [590]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz In this episode, you’ll learn useful collocations that help you talk about trips, holidays, transport, plans, delays, and travel experiences more clearly. These word combinations are important because they help your English sound more natural. The focus is on practical examples you can use when you talk about where you went, how you travelled, what happened, and what the experience was like. After listening, you’ll be able to: • talk…
27 May 2026 · 36 min

Useful English Phrases for Difficult Conversations [589]

🚨 Take the free Test Your Meeting English quiz and find out which meeting situations you need to practise ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/meetingquiz In this episode, you’ll learn useful phrases for moments when you feel shocked, disappointed, angry, or need to respond to someone directly. The focus is on real spoken English for situations where something has gone wrong and you need the right words. You’ll hear how to express disbelief, show disappointment, ask someone to apologise, calm a situation down, and respond firmly when necessary. These phrases will help you understand…
20 May 2026 · 27 min

Useful English Expressions with “Go” for Everyday Speaking [588]

🚨 How good is your English at work? Take the free Test Your English at Work quiz and see how you handle real workplace situations in English. Take the test here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/test-english-at-work/ In this episode, you’ll learn how “go” is used in natural everyday phrases to talk about plans, progress, changes, choices, and situations. These expressions are useful because they help you understand real spoken English and give you more natural ways to express simple ideas. The lesson focuses on clear meaning and practical examples, so you can recognise these phrases…
13 May 2026 · 25 min

Natural Speaking Phrases for Everyday Negotiations [587]

🚨 How good is your English at work? Take the free Test Your English at Work quiz and see how you handle real workplace situations in English. Take the test here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/test-english-at-work/ In this episode, you’ll learn practical English phrases for simple, real-life negotiations. The focus is on speaking clearly, staying polite, and knowing what to say when you want to make an offer, ask for a better deal, or respond to someone else’s suggestion. You’ll hear natural expressions you can use in everyday situations, so you do not sound too direct, too weak,…
6 May 2026 · 15 min

Short English Idioms Native Speakers Use in Everyday Conversation [586]

🚨 How good is your English at work? Take the free Test Your English at Work quiz and see how you handle real workplace situations in English. Take the test here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/test-english-at-work/ In this episode, you’ll learn short two-word expressions that native speakers use to describe situations, people, moods, and everyday experiences. These phrases may look simple, but their real meaning is often not obvious from the individual words. This lesson will help you understand expressions like these when you hear them in conversations, films, podcasts, and…
29 Apr 2026 · 22 min

Phrasal Verbs for Talking About Health and Feeling Unwell [585]

🚨 Improve your English with structured online lessons. Book a free trial and get clear feedback on your level, pronunciation and speaking. Book here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial In this episode, you’ll learn how these expressions are used to describe feeling unwell, changes in your condition, and situations related to getting better or worse. Understanding these patterns will help you follow conversations more easily and respond in a natural way. This lesson focuses on real usage, so you can recognise these expressions when you hear them and feel comfortable using them…
22 Apr 2026 · 22 min

Business English | How to Talk About Problems at Work in English [584]

🚨 How good is your English at work? Take the free Test Your English at Work quiz and see how you handle real workplace situations in English. Take the test here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/test-english-at-work/ In this episode, you’ll learn practical English to describe common workplace situations clearly and professionally. This includes how to talk about delays, misunderstandings, pressure, and situations where something is not going as planned. The focus is on real communication. You’ll see how to explain issues, give context, and speak in a way that sounds natural and…
15 Apr 2026 · 11 min

Similar English Words That Change the Meaning of Your Sentence [583]

🚨 Improve your English with structured online lessons. Book a free trial and get clear feedback on your level, pronunciation and speaking. Book here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial In this episode, we focus on pairs that often cause confusion, especially when one form changes the meaning of a sentence in a subtle way. These differences are easy to miss, but they can affect how natural and accurate your English sounds. You’ll learn how to recognise these patterns, understand the difference in meaning, and use each word correctly in context. The lesson is built around clear…
8 Apr 2026 · 14 min

Common English Idioms to Describe People Naturally [582]

🚨 Improve your English with structured online lessons. Book a free trial and get clear feedback on your level, pronunciation and speaking. Book here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial In this episode, you’ll learn a range of common idioms that are used to talk about people in everyday situations. These expressions will help you understand what others mean more easily and give you more options when you speak. The focus is on meaning, context, and natural usage, so you can recognise these expressions when you hear them and use them with confidence. After listening, you will be…
1 Apr 2026 · 14 min

Natural English Vocabulary to Describe Relationships [581]

🚨 Improve your English with structured online lessons. Book a free trial and get clear feedback on your level, pronunciation and speaking. Book here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial In this episode, you’ll learn practical vocabulary that helps you describe relationships, social roles, and how people understand each other. These are the kinds of words that come up in everyday conversations, workplace situations, and more formal discussions. This lesson focuses on meaning, usage, and context, so you can use the vocabulary correctly instead of just recognising it. After…
25 Mar 2026 · 23 min

Learn English Through News: Vocabulary Explained Clearly [580]

🚨 Improve your English with structured online lessons. Book a free trial and get clear feedback on your level, pronunciation and speaking. Book here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial In this episode, you’ll improve your English by listening to a short news extract and learning the key vocabulary in context. First, you’ll hear part of a real news article. Then, I explain important words and phrases so you can understand how they are used in natural English. This helps you follow current topics while building vocabulary that is useful in both everyday and professional situations.…
18 Mar 2026 · 27 min

20 Phrasal Verbs with “Take” to Help You Speak More Naturally [579]

🚨 Improve your English with structured online lessons. Book a free trial and get clear feedback on your level, pronunciation and speaking. Book here ➡️ https://www.englishlessonviaskype.com/trial In this episode, we go through 20 common phrasal verbs with take and explain them in a clear, practical way. You’ll see how these verbs are used in natural English, so they are easier to remember and easier to use when you speak. This lesson will help you build more flexible vocabulary, understand native speakers more easily, and stop relying on the same basic verbs again and again. If you want…

About Speak Better English with Harry

Clear, practical English for intermediate and advanced learners. Speak Better English with Harry helps you use natural English with confidence in real situations — at work and in everyday conversations. Each episode focuses on vocabulary, collocations, phrasal verbs, and expressions that native speakers actually use, explained clearly and simply by an experienced native English teacher. This podcast is ideal if you already know the basics and want to sound more natural, fluent, and confident when you speak English.

Speak Better English with Harry is a English learning podcast from Harry. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Harry
Language: English
Category: Learning
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 22 min
Latest episode: 7 Oct 2026
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