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. We created My English Matters as a platform to help second language learners learn to speak, write and communicate in English with confidence! The My English Matters podcast is an extension of all that we do—it's a place for us to connect with you on a whole new level. You can learn with us while you're on your commute to work, washing the dishes or picking your kids up from school! So let's get started, shall we?

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32. How to handle negative feedback 10.06.2021 23:16

Receiving negative feedback can be hard — even for people who look confident and may seem like they have it all together. Although there’s no way to avoid getting negative feedback, there are ways that you can deal with it better. So this week in our Facebook Live session, we talked about how to handle negative feedback. Listen to the audio replay of the session here. For more tips to improve your...

31. How to improve your pronunciation with word stress – Part One 03.06.2021 15:08

Do you have a problem with pronunciation? Did you know that word stress plays an important role in your pronunciation when you speak English? In this video, Azimah talks about word stress! For more tips, tricks and great content on how to communicate in English more effectively, please visit http://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up to our online class! See you there!

30. What is your level of English? 25.05.2021 24:23

In this audio replay of our Facebook Live session this week, Amnah shares the levels of English based on the CEFR. Find out what level you are at and what you should be aiming for! Registration for Members Monthly is now open! Go to myenglishmatters.com/members to register by Thursday, 27 May 2021. See you in the programme!

29. Six Things to Avoid Doing When You Speak English 12.05.2021 27:21

In this audio replay of our Facebook Live session, Amnah shares six things you should avoid doing when you speak English. Listen here to find out how you can avoid doing the six things and what you should do instead! For more tips and lessons, go to myenglishmatters.com and become an email subscriber! You'll get seven tips through email to help you speak with confidence!

28. How to Improve Your Vocabulary 06.05.2021 40:03

In this week’s Facebook Live session, Amnah shared 10 ways to help you improve your vocabulary. Listen to the audio replay of the session here! For more tips, go to myenglishmatters.com and sign up to become an email subscriber! You'll get our FREE video training called Speaking with Confidence. It has seven tips to help you speak with confidence! See you there!

27. Phrases to Sound Polite in Email 28.04.2021 24:13

In this audio replay of our Facebook Live session, Amnah shares 40 phrases to help you sound more polite in your emails! For more tips and lessons to improve your English, go to myenglishmatters.com and subscribe to our email list! You'll get seven tips to help you improve your confidence and weekly tips and updates. See you there!

26. Phrases to Use in Meetings and Discussions 22.04.2021 17:43

In this audio replay of our Facebook Live session, Amnah shares phrases you can use in meetings and discussions! For more tips, go to myenglishmatters.com and subscribe to our email list!

25. How to Overcome Your Fear of Speaking English 15.04.2021 30:01

In this audio replay of our recent Facebook Live session, Amnah shares 10 ways to overcome your fear of speaking English! For more tips, tricks and great content on how to communicate in English more effectively, please visit http://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up for our online class. See you there!

24. How to Write Formal Letters 08.04.2021 3:40

In this audio lesson, we give you tips on how to write formal letters, and try to tackle an age-old question! For more tips, tricks and great content on how to communicate in English more effectively, please visit http://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up for our online class. See you there!

23. "I am shy and always concerned about what other people think of me. How do I overcome this?" 01.04.2021 1:02:28

This was the Facebook Live session we had on the My English Matters Facebook page. Want more tips? Go to http://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’ll send you seven tips to your email address!

22. 'I confuse' or 'I am confused'? How to express your feelings correctly using adjectives. 26.03.2021 38:07

Madam Azimah teaches you how to express your feelings correctly using adjectives. This was a Facebook Live session we had on the My English Matters Facebook page in March 2020. Want more tips? Go to http://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’ll send you seven tips to your email address!

21. How can I improve my English when I have no one to practise with? 19.03.2021 53:29

Join Madam Azimah as we discuss this topic: How can I improve my English when I have no one to practise with? This was a Facebook Live session we had on the My English Matters Facebook page in June 2020. Want more tips? Go to http://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’ll send you seven tips to your email address!

20. 25 More Phrasal Verbs You Can Use At Work 11.03.2021 26:31

Amnah shares 25 phrasal verbs that you can use at work! This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My English Matters Facebook page. Want more tips? Go to https://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’ll send you seven tips to your email address!

19. Deadline vs Dateline 03.03.2021 2:40

Do you often get the words 'deadline' and 'dateline' mixed up? Watch this video to find out the difference between the two words! For more tips and lessons to improve your English, join our free course called Speaking with Confidence. Sign up at myenglishmatters.com!

18. "How can I get other people to speak English with me?" 18.02.2021 59:35

Our AMA (Ask MEM Anything) FB live session with Amnah, co-creator of My English Matters. She answers questions about how to get other people to speak English with you, how to write a polite email, and gives tips to overcome situations where a person isn't paying attention! Want more tips? Go to http://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’...

17. How to Address People in Formal and Informal Settings – Part Two 11.02.2021 14:45

In today’s episode, which is part two of How to Address People in Formal and Informal Settings, Azimah talks about the differences between addressing teachers and lecturers in the UK versus in Malaysia. If you want more tips, join our free video course, Speaking with Confidence! Just go to myenglishmatters.com to sign up!

16. How to Address People in Formal and Informal Settings - Part One 04.02.2021 13:56

There are some notable differences as to how Malaysians address people and how Westerners in the English-speaking world address people. It comes down to social etiquette, customs and culture. In this episode, Azimah talks about how to address people in formal and informal settings. If you want more tips, join our free video course, Speaking with Confidence! Just go to myenglishmatters.com to sign...

15. Phrases to Use in Group Discussions 29.01.2021 26:59

Have you ever attended a group discussion and felt bad because you could not contribute to it confidently? Maybe you felt overwhelmed and didn’t know how to begin the discussion or interrupt the flow of ideas coming back and forth! In this episode, Azimah shares phrases to use in group discussions. This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My English Matters Facebook page. Want more tips...

14. Five Ways You Can Train Yourself to Think in English 21.01.2021 25:23

Amnah shares five ways you can train yourself to think in English! This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My English Matters Facebook page. Want more tips? Go to https://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’ll send you seven tips to your email address!

13. "People laugh at me when I speak English. What should I do?" 14.01.2021 52:42

Join Madam Azimah as she discusses this issue: "People laugh at me when I speak English. What should I do?". This was a Facebook Live session we had on the My English Matters Facebook page. Want more tips? Go to http://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’ll send you seven tips to your email address!

12. "I'm shy to speak English because my grammar is bad!” 07.01.2021 53:30

This was a Facebook Live session we had on the My English Matters Facebook page. Want more tips? Go to http://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’ll send you seven tips to your email address!

11. 26 Idioms You Can Use At Work 24.12.2020 29:15

Amnah shares 26 Idioms You Can Use At Work! This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My English Matters Facebook page. Want more tips? Go to https://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’ll send you seven tips to your email address!

10. The ‘Be’ Verb and How to Fix Common Mistakes 17.12.2020 40:02

Madam Azimah went live on our Facebook page to talk about the ‘be’ verb and how to fix common mistakes. The be verb is the most commonly used verb in the English language, yet it can be tricky to use because it comes in many forms. Madam Azimah shares how to use the ‘be’ verb correctly and common mistakes made by second language learners. Listen to the replay of the live session here. Want more ti...

9. 25 Phrasal Verbs You Can Use At Work 11.12.2020 26:31

Amnah shares with you 25 phrasal verbs that you can use at work! This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My English Matters Facebook page. Want more tips? Go to http://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’ll send you seven tips to your email address!

8. How to get to the Next Level of English Proficiency 03.12.2020 56:04

Let's talk about how to get to the next level of English proficiency with Madam Azimah! This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My English Matters Facebook page. Want more tips? Go to http://www.myenglishmatters.com and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’ll send you seven tips to your email address!