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.
English teacher · 350,000 learners on YouTube
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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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350,000 learners on YouTube
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1,000 phrases in my voice
2,100+ words in Willowbrook
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Tea. Obviously.
My 3D game · Willowbrook
Walk into an English village.
- Click anything. Hear its name in my voice.
- 2,100+ words hidden in houses, shops and fields.
- Talk with the people who live there.
- Jump through 100 levels of the Hop Pit quiz.
Come and have a look around.
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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?”
Try it now. Your voice stays on your device. It is never sent anywhere.
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.
📘 The textbook
What are you doing?
☕ Real life
What you up to?
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/wɒt jʊ ˈʌp tuː/
Quick game · 30 seconds
What does it really mean?
Three real phrases from my app. Choose the meaning. I’ll be watching.
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.
🤸
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.
🐱
Cats or dogs?
Cats. Always cats.
Dogs are lovely and I like all animals. But cats are the best.
🌏
Where have you lived?
Vietnam, for years.
Ho Chi Minh City. It changed how I think about almost everything.
📚
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.
Tiếng Việt
“Mình thực sự rất thích cách James dạy. Mình cảm thấy tự tin hơn rất nhiều khi giao tiếp bằng tiếng Anh.”
“I love the way James teaches. I feel far more confident speaking English.”
Linh · Vietnam
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