1 · Hear it
Every phrase, in my voice.
You’re about to make tea. A friend is in the kitchen with you.
Fancy a cuppa? I’m putting the kettle on anyway.
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I’m James. I help you understand and speak real English, the English people use every day.
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Tea. Obviously.
New Sounds of English · inside Phrase Lab
Every sound of English, on a map of your mouth.
Most of my YouTube lessons are about pronunciation, so I made this for you. All 44 sounds of British English. See where your mouth makes each one, hear me say it, then record yourself and get feedback.
it’s a map… of your mouth!
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My app · Native Phrase Lab
Know the words, but not what they mean?
Native speakers use thousands of little phrases that are not in your textbook. I made an app that teaches 1,000 of them, one short step at a time.
2 · Understand it
Simple meaning. Real situation.
What does “Fancy a cuppa?” mean?
Yes! A “cuppa” is a cup of tea. “Fancy…?” means “Would you like…?” It’s friendly and informal.
3 · Say it
Record yourself. Compare with me.
“Fancy a cuppa?”
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4 · Keep it
Short reviews, so you don’t forget.
to be fair
I was wondering if…
Fancy a cuppa?
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How I teach
Nobody talks like a textbook.
The book is correct. But people don’t speak like that. Drag the line and hear the difference.
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What are you doing?
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What you up to?
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/wɒt jʊ ˈʌp tuː/
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James
The person behind the voice
Hello, it’s me.
Press Me too if it’s true for you.
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Tea or coffee?
Tea. Obviously.
I’m English. There was never any doubt about this one.
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Hidden talent?
I can do a backflip.
Brown belt in Ju Jitsu, then a year of Shaolin Kung Fu. I mostly wanted the backflip. I got the backflip.
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Cats or dogs?
Cats. Always cats.
Dogs are lovely and I like all animals. But cats are the best.
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Where have you lived?
Vietnam, for years.
Ho Chi Minh City. It changed how I think about almost everything.
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Are you learning a language too?
Spanish, every day.
Whatever you’re finding hard, I’m finding something hard too.
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There’s lots more…26 things about meRead my story →
Favourite film?
The Lord of the Rings.
Extended editions, obviously.
Students in 50+ countries
In their own words.
“I love the way James teaches. I feel far more confident speaking English.”
Tiếng Việt“Mình thực sự rất thích cách James dạy. Mình cảm thấy tự tin hơn rất nhiều khi giao tiếp bằng tiếng Anh.”
Linh · Vietnam
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