In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick shows you how to sound more professional at work, without any difficult grammar. You'll learn simple ways to upgrade everyday phrases, like turning "I think" into "it seems", so you can feel more confident in meetings, emails and conversations with colleagues.

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Do you ever feel lost when listening to English because you missed one important word? The good news is that you don't need to understand every word to follow the message. In this episode, Nick shares three simple listening strategies, plus a bonus tip, to help you feel calmer and more confident next time you listen to spoken English.

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Can you name all 9 English modal verbs? In this fast-paced episode of Coffee Break English, Nick gives you a clear overview of all of them: must, should, can, could, will, would, shall, might and may. You'll learn what each one means and how to use it, in just 5 minutes.

🎧 Want to take your learning further? Check out our "A Coffee Break With…" series on modal verbs on Coffee Break TV, where we explore each modal verb in more depth with examples and guided practice.

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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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