Native Phrase Lab
Willowbrook01 · Ask for help
Your bag is heavy. You ask someone nearby.
“I was wondering if you could help me carry this bag.”
What is the speaker doing?
My apps / Native Phrase Lab
My app for real English
Understand what people really say.
Native speakers use thousands of little phrases. I teach you 1,000 of the most useful, with real situations and every example in my voice.
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1,000everyday phrases
4,004examples in my voice
52topics from real life
19languages for help
$29once. No subscription.
Inside every phrase
Not just a translation. Everything you need.
Here is one real phrase from the app, taken apart.
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I was wondering if…
“I was wondering if you could help me carry this bag.”
What it means
Use this when you want to ask for something gently. It gives the other person room to say no.
How to build it
I was wondering if you could / there was any chance of …
When to use it
PoliteSpoken & writtenSafe with anyone
Careful!
“I’m wondering if” is also correct. The past tense just makes the request feel softer.
Real situations
At work: “I was wondering if we could meet on Thursday instead.”
On a train: “I was wondering if this seat was free.”
In your language
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Try three phrases right now.
Read the situation. Hear me. Then check you understand.
02 · Offer a cup of tea
You are making tea. A friend is in the kitchen.
“Fancy a cuppa? I’m putting the kettle on anyway.”
What is the speaker asking?
03 · Say thank you
A friend remembers something important for you.
“You remembered! You’re a star.”
What does “You’re a star” mean here?
In the full app, every phrase has at least four examples like these, each with its own situation.
Speak
Say it. Compare it with me.
In the app you can record yourself and listen back next to my voice. Try it here. Your recording stays on your device.
It is practice for your ears. The app does not give you a score.
“Fancy a cuppa?”
Me (James) You
Press “Record me” and say the phrase.
Ten minutes a day
Learn. Practise. Remember.
52 topics
English for real life.
From ordering at the pub to saying no politely at work.
Help in your language
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Each language covers 725 of the 1,000 phrases for now, and I am adding more. All 1,000 phrases have English help and my recordings.
Native Phrase Lab
$29 one payment
- All 1,000 phrases in 52 topics
- All 4,004 examples recorded in my voice
- Guided lessons, quizzes and situation practice
- Record yourself and compare with me
- Reviews at the right time, trophies and streaks
- Help in 19 languages
- Phone, tablet or computer, up to 5 of your devices
- Everything I add later
Your key arrives by email straight after you pay.
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“Excellent and easy to navigate”
“I started with 650 phrases. Now there are 1,000, and I keep adding more.”
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Is it right for my level?
It is for people who already know some English and want to understand everyday phrases. If you are a complete beginner, the English explanations may be difficult. Try the three free phrases to see.
Is every phrase in James’s voice?
Yes. All 1,000 phrases and all 4,004 examples are recorded in my voice. You can slow them down in the app.
Which languages can help me?
Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Hindi, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Nigerian Pidgin. Each covers 725 of the phrases for now.
How do I start after I buy?
Gumroad emails you a key. Come back to this page, paste it below, and start. One key works on up to 5 of your own devices. Nothing to download.
Is there a subscription?
No. You pay $29 once. Everything I add later is included. You need the internet to use it.
Is my progress saved?
Yes, on your device. You can switch on sync to use it on your other devices too. Your voice recordings never leave your device.
I have All Access. Do I need this too?
No. Phrase Lab is included in All Access. Use your All Access key below.
What if something does not work?
Write to me and I will help. If it does not work and I cannot fix it, I will refund you. Refund policy.
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