Nick guides you through four reading strategies you probably already use in your own language and shows you how to use them in English. From reading for the gist to skimming, scanning and slowing down for detail, each one helps you read more confidently and find what you need faster. Which one will you try first?

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Shopping in English is full of phrasal verbs, and if you don't know them, even a simple trip to the shops can feel tricky. In this episode, Nick walks you through 10 essential phrasal verbs for shopping, from "look for" and "try on" to "rip off" and "pick out", with clear examples and a quick practice challenge to finish.

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How many meanings of the word ‘get’ do you know? In this final episode of The Coffee Break English Show Season 2, Nick and Anabel will help you build your vocabulary with one of the most versatile words in the English language. You will look at 6 essential meanings of the word ‘get’, with plenty of examples and a quick quiz at the end.

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👉 How to use 'get' in English

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👉How to use "GET” in English | Coffee Break English Podcast S2E10

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What’s the difference between ‘PREsent’ and ‘preSENT’? If you’re not sure, then this episode of The Coffee Break English Show is perfect for you!

Join Nick and Anabel as they look at syllable stress and how words can change meaning depending on how they are pronounced. 🗣️

They look at the important rules to know, lots of examples, and some common exceptions. Plus, they practise these rules with a fun quiz!

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👉 English word stress explained - 'PREsent' or 'preSENT'

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Do you know when to use ‘so do I’, ‘me too’ and ‘me neither’? 

In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Nick and Mark look at how to communicate similar experiences in conversations using ‘so’, ‘too’, ‘either’ and ‘neither’. They provide plenty of examples and even do a fun quiz to practise. By the end of this episode, you’ll be confident with conversations too!

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👉 'So', 'too', 'either' and 'neither' - Key phrases for natural English

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

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So you have learnt how to use the present perfect? Can you use these three adverbs as well? ‘Just’, ‘yet’ and ‘already’ are great ways to be more specific when talking about recent actions.

In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Nick and Francesca break down how to use these powerful time phrases so you can sound like a pro 💪

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👉 How to use the present perfect in English | Coffee Break English Podcast S2E04

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Do you get confused with the present perfect? Do you know when to use ‘been’ or’ gone’? In this episode of The Coffee Break English Show, Nick and Francesca unpack the Present Perfect tense to help you talk about your life experiences with confidence. They give clear examples and show you how to use ‘been’ and ‘gone’ effectively, as well as when to use the past simple. And stay tuned for a fun game to practise the present perfect near the end. 🎲

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Now watch 👉The past simple vs the present perfect tense | Coffee Break English Podcast S1E08

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We are now halfway through this series of The Coffee Break English Show! In this episode, we talk about the quantifiers 'too much, 'too many' and 'enough'. By the end of this episode, you will be able to describe quantities with clarity and precision 🎯

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Do you find producing the 'th' sound difficult?

In this episode of the Coffee Break English Show, we look at different 'th' sounds and how to make them. Nick and Francesca look at lots of practical examples and provide plenty of practice with tongue twisters to help you master this difficult sound. 👅😵‍💫

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

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Do you know when to use ‘will’, ‘be going to’ and the present continuous??

In this episode, we talk about future plans and how to use ‘will’, ‘be going to’, and the present continuous to be precise about your plans and ideas. By the end of the episode, you will have a clear understanding of when to use each of these important future phrases.

🔮 Plus Nick and Anabel provide clear examples and a mini quiz at the end! ✍️

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👉 Future in english - how to talk about the future | Coffee Break English Podcast S3E05

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