My English Matters

My English Matters

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My English Matters episodes

  • 207. What Does It Really Mean to Be Fluent in English?

    What does it really mean to be fluent in English? Does it mean speaking without making mistakes, knowing lots of vocabulary, or being able to speak quickly?


    In this live replay, Madam Azimah and Amnah explore what fluency really looks like, why knowing English isn't always enough, and what you can do to express your thoughts more clearly and confidently.


    If you've been learning English for years but still struggle to express yourself sometimes, this session is for you!


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    Want to improve your English fluency but not sure where to start?


    Join us for our FREE live masterclass, Your Path to English Fluency, happening this Saturday, 24 October, at 10 AM (Malaysia time) on Zoom!


    Madam Azimah will walk you through the key skills to master at each level of English, how much time and practice it takes to make progress, and how to create a learning plan that fits your busy schedule.


    You'll also receive notes and exercises when you attend live!


    Save your seat here: https://myenglishmatters.com/masterclass/

    48 min
  • 206. Why You Don't Sound as Fluent as You Actually Are

    Do you know quite a lot of English, but still find yourself struggling to express your ideas smoothly when you speak?In this live session, Amnah looks at some of the habits that can get in the way of fluency.


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    Make sure you sign up for our free LIVE Masterclass: Speak English with Confidence: 3 Simple Techniques to Sound Fluent & Clear. 🎉


    Save your seat here:

    https://myenglishmatters.com/masterclass


    Join us to discover the secrets to sounding confident and fluent in English -- the same techniques we’ve taught our students who once thought their grammar or vocabulary weren’t “good enough.”

    58 min
  • 205. 10 Expressions You May Hear at Work & What They Actually Mean

    Ever heard expressions like "the ball is in your court" or "back to the drawing board" and wondered what they actually mean?Join Amnah as she explains 10 common workplace expressions, where some of them come from, and how to use them naturally at work.


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    Want to know where you actually stand with your English?

    Join our FREE live masterclass: Your Path to English Fluency and discover where you are on the English fluency scale, what you need to do to move forward, and how to fit English practice into your busy life.

    Saturday, 22 August 2026
    10:00–11:00 a.m. (Malaysia time)
    Live on Zoom

    Join us live and you'll also get the class notes and exercises.

    Sign up here: myenglishmatters.com/masterclass

    See you there, inshaAllah!

    42 min
  • 204. 4 Reasons You Know English But Still Struggle to Speak Confidently

    You understand English.You can read emails, watch English videos, and even know the grammar.So why does speaking still feel so difficult?In this live session, Madam Azimah and Amnah will share 4 common reasons many English learners struggle to speak confidently, even after years of learning the language.If you've ever thought, "I know English... so why can't I speak confidently?" this session is for you.


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    Want to speak English with confidence? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.myenglishmatters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up for our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We'll send you seven tips straight to your inbox!

    29 min
  • 203. 5 Speaking Habits That Make You Sound Less Confident

    Do you sometimes sound less confident than you actually are? It may not be your English -- it could be your speaking habits. Join us as we uncover five common habits that quietly affect your confidence and learn simple ways to sound clearer, more natural, and more confident in conversations.


    ---Want to speak English with confidence? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.myenglishmatters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up for our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We'll send you seven tips straight to your inbox!

    39 min
  • 202. What to Focus On If You Want to Speak English More Confidently This Year

    You’ve been learning English for years, but are you focusing on the right things?In this live session, Amnah and Madam Azimah share the five areas that matter most if you want to speak English more confidently. You'll walk away with practical tips to help you become a more fluent and confident English speaker!


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    Want to speak English with confidence? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.myenglishmatters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up for our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We'll send you seven tips straight to your inbox!

    44 min
  • 201. How to Build an English-Speaking Habit Even with a Busy Schedule

    Finding the time to do something that's important but not urgent (like learning English) often gets pushed to the back burner. There are always other things that need our attention:Work. Family. Daily responsibilities.But the truth is, it's not about finding time. It's about making the time. In this session, Amnah shares practical ways to make learning and speaking English a habit -- even with a busy schedule.



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    Want to speak English with confidence? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.myenglishmatters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up for our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We'll send you seven tips straight to your inbox!

    54 min
  • 200. You're Not Bad at English — Here's What's Really Happening

    Have you ever thought…

    • "I'm just not good at English."
    • "Everyone else seems more fluent than me."
    • "I know what I want to say... but the words just don't come out."

    You may think that struggling to speak means that your English is "bad".In this session, Amnah will show you what's really happening -- and it's usually not because you have "bad" English.


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    Want to speak English with confidence? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.myenglishmatters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up for our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We'll send you seven tips straight to your inbox!

    39 min
  • 199. How to Keep Talking When You Don't Know the Exact Word

    We often get this question from our students:"What should I do when I don't know the exact word in English?"In this session, Amnah will share a simple framework you can use whenever this happens.


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    To learn even more with us, make sure to sign up to our FREE course, Speaking with Confidence. Go to myenglishmatters.com/subscribe to sign up!

    49 min
  • 198. The Hidden Habit That Makes You Hesitate When Speaking English

    Do you ever know what you want to say in English but hesitate before speaking?Many learners think they need more vocabulary or better grammar.But sometimes, the real problem is actually a hidden habit you may not realise you have.In this live session, Amnah will share 5 ways this habit can hold you back when speaking English.


    Want to speak English with confidence? Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.myenglishmatters.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and sign up for our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We'll send you seven tips straight to your inbox!

    50 min

About My English Matters

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We're the Shurfa sisters from Malaysia—Azimah, Amnah and Aisya. After spending eight years in the U.K. as children, we know the importance of mastering a second language.

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