Stephen Gowlett

Unlock Your English

Education EN ↓ 94 episodes

https://linktr.ee/SteveGowlett   Hi there and thanks for tuning in to my short audio lessons for English language learners. I try to keep my lessons non-technical and aim to give you useful tips and tricks to help you unlock your potential with the English language. 

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Author

Stephen Gowlett

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Education

Podcast website

www.stephen-gowlett.com

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2024

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Episodes

Why I don't teach Phonetics 01.07.2024

Hi everyone! Today I explain why I don't teach phonetics, focusing more on other aspects of pronunciation with some tips on how to improve the ways you speak. Support the show Support me on Patreon and unlock tons of extra content from tips, tricks to more audio and video files exclusive to my Patreon supporters. https://www.patreon.com/unlockedenglish

Effective language learning strategies 14.06.2024

Hi there. In Today's lesson I talk about different learning stategies for effective English language learning. My podcast has also been included in FeedSpot.com Top 20 Short English Podcast list. Check them out here: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/short_english_podcasts/ Support the show Support me on Patreon and unlock tons of extra content from tips, tricks to more audio and video files excl...

My First Publication! 31.03.2024

https://linktr.ee/SteveGowlett Hi there. I am very happy to share some news with you all. My first publication is now available on Amazon. Check out my biolink for purchasing options and images. Support the show Support me on Patreon and unlock tons of extra content from tips, tricks to more audio and video files exclusive to my Patreon supporters. https://www.patreon.com/unlockedenglish

Using ChatGPT Professionally in English for English learners 26.02.2023

Hello again. This is the 2nd episode about how chat GPT can help you with your English. This episode focuses more on how it can assist non-native English users to improve their professional English communications. I hope you find it interesting. Support the show Support me on Patreon and unlock tons of extra content from tips, tricks to more audio and video files exclusive to my Patreon supporters...

ChatGPT for Learning English 20.02.2023

It seems everyone is talking about Chat GPT at the moment and the emergence of AI. In this episode we take a look at how this technology can help people learn English and improve their English language skills. Support the show Support me on Patreon and unlock tons of extra content from tips, tricks to more audio and video files exclusive to my Patreon supporters. https://www.patreon.com/unlockeden...

Don't ask Why! 19.03.2022

Hi everyone! In this short lesson I talk about the importance of not asking WHY, but intead ask WHEN. We do not need to understand all the reasons for differences between languages or why native speakers say the things they do; why the language has developed a certain way. But knowing when to use particular forms, expressions etc....is much more useful and will help you acquire more English knowle...

WTF: Prepositions at the END of a sentence! 13.03.2022

https://www.stephen-gowlett.com/ Hi all!  Today I share the audio version of a video lesson from my YouTube channel and my What the Eff playlist! I created that playlist to talk about some of the more confusing aspects of the English language. Here, we take a look at putting prepositions at the end of sentences or questions. I hope you find the lesson interesting. See you inside. Cheers Steve Supp...

Ways to improve your job interviews in English 21.02.2022

This orientation lesson is part of my online course to help people improve their job interview skills in English. For more information regarding the full course, follow the link below. https://courses-by-steve-gowlett.teachable.com/p/english-training-for-job-interviews For more information on my other services, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/SteveGowlett  Thanks for listening. Support the sho...

Update Oct 2021 09.10.2021

Hi there everyone. I just wanted to give you an update and explain what material I have been creating recently. Please check out my Patreon Page (linked below) to check it all out. And a big thank you to all my listeners on this Podcast. It's amazing to have so many people tuning in from 80 different countries and 500 cities world wide. Many thanks. https://www.patreon.com/unlockedenglish Sup...

Frequency and Expressions of Frequency 27.04.2021

https://www.stephen-gowlett.com/ In this short lesson, we look at the position of frequency adverbs Vs. the position of expressions of frequency. There are differences. I focus mostly on the frequency adverb "occasionally" and give a few good alternative expressions with the same meaning. A big thank you to all my International listeners and together with my YouTube channel, I have had o...

Are you using the correct verb? 14.03.2021

https://www.stephen-gowlett.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC56w4Ksi3RoSHfuz_uDzSWA/videos Record me a comment at: https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish Today's lesson deals with a common mistake made by many learners whose native language has latin roots.  We look at the incorrect use of the verb PASS and how you should use the verb SPEND and other alternatives too. Thanks for li...

The uses of EVEN. Take the challenge and see how many you know. 05.02.2021

https://www.stephen-gowlett.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC56w4Ksi3RoSHfuz_uDzSWA/videos Record me a comment at: https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish Today's lesson deals with the many uses of the word EVEN; from a type of number to emphasizing a comparative. How many of the uses did you already know? Thanks for listening. Cheers Steve  Support the show Support me on Patreon an...

Pair Vs. Couple. Do you know when to use each one correctly? 29.01.2021

https://www.stephen-gowlett.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC56w4Ksi3RoSHfuz_uDzSWA/videos Record me a comment at: https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish Today's lesson deals with two words that are often misused. Pair and Couple. Join me for some examples on how to use each one correctly. Thanks for listening. Cheers Steve Support the show Support me on Patreon and unlock tons of...

Using the Gerund with the verbs REGRET and RISK 22.01.2021

https://www.stephen-gowlett.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC56w4Ksi3RoSHfuz_uDzSWA/videos Record me a comment at: https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish This lesson today takes another look at the GERUND, this time how we use it with the verbs REGRET and RISK. Check out the other lessons on the channel for the use of the gerund as well as expressions we can use for regrets. All now ava...

The many uses of the word HOLD 15.01.2021

https://www.stephen-gowlett.com/ Record me a comment at: https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish Hi there. In this short lesson today, I cover several different ways we can use the multi-purpose word HOLD. It really is quite flexible as you will see. Enjoy. Support the show Support me on Patreon and unlock tons of extra content from tips, tricks to more audio and video files exclusive to my Pa...

Search Vs Look for (The same, but different) 13.01.2021

https://www.stephen-gowlett.com/ Record me a comment at: https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish Hi there. In this short lesson today, I cover when to use SEARCH and when to use LOOK FOR. Both words essentially mean the same thing, but I hope this lesson will help you see when one is more appropriate than the other. Enjoy. Support the show Support me on Patreon and unlock tons of extra content...

Hence Vs. Therefore 19.12.2020

 Record me a comment at: https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish Hi there. This lesson answers a question I received by email. We look at the uses and differences between the more formal words "hence" and "therefore", as well as some alternatives at the end. Support the show Support me on Patreon and unlock tons of extra content from tips, tricks to more audio and video fil...

Find the mistakes challenge part one 11.12.2020

Record me a comment at: https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish In this episode, I ask you to find the mistakes in 12 sentences.  See how you get on and I will give you the answers at the end. All the best and stay safe. Steve    Support the show Support me on Patreon and unlock tons of extra content from tips, tricks to more audio and video files exclusive to my Patreon supporters. https://ww...

Using the words Prejudice and Bias (and the suffix -ism) 30.11.2020

https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish Hi there. Here is another vocabulary based lesson dealing with "prejudice" and "bias" as well as a brief look at examples using the suffix -ism. All the best and stay safe. Steve   Support the show Support me on Patreon and unlock tons of extra content from tips, tricks to more audio and video files exclusive to my Patreon supporters....

What's the difference between "someone" and "somebody"? 20.11.2020

https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish Hi there. Welcome back. This is a short one today, but it is a question I get a lot. What is the difference between "someone" and "somebody"? The same question is asked about "everyone" and "everbody", "anyone" and "anybody" and "noone" and "nobody". Let's clear it up :)...

How to use "anticipate" and "bring forward" for predictions and plans 13.11.2020

https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish Hi there. Welcome back. Let's take a look at the use of "anticipate" and the phrasal verb "bring forward". "anticipate" can be considered a "false friend" in some languages, which means it looks like a similar word in your own language, but it may have a completely different meaning. Let's see if it is a...

How to use the verb RECKON 06.11.2020

https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish (There was a reported volume issue with the original upload. This is the adjusted version :)) Hi there. Welcome back. We have mentioned this verb in other lessons related to predictions, opinion and possibilities, but this time it gets it's own lesson :) All the best and stay safe. Steve Support the show Support me on Patreon and unlock tons of extr...

Improve your writing by using the COMMA correctly 30.10.2020

https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish https://courses-by-steve-gowlett.teachable.com Hi there. Welcome back. Today, we will look at how to improve your writing by using the comma correctly. The comma is probably the most important element in punctuation and can make a huge difference to your text. All the best and stay safe. Steve Support the show Support me on Patreon and unlock tons of ext...

Everyday Idioms with interesting origins Part Three More Animal idioms 23.10.2020

https://www.speakpipe.com/unlockyourenglish https://www.stephen-gowlett.com/ In this lesson, we take another look at some everyday expressions that are animal-based, but do not necessarily have any relation with animals. This is the second lesson related to animal expressions. Here is an excellent webpage to check out if you are curious about the origins of other expressions you know in English. w...

A useful checklist for reviewing emails before sending 17.10.2020

https:// courses-by-steve-gowlett.teachable.com https://www.patreon.com/unlockedenglish Here I introduce the TRACE checklist as a useful resource for checking your emails before sending them. It is part of the first module of my online mini-course "The essentials for writing better emails in English". Thanks for listening and see you in the next one. Cheers Now you can record me a voice...

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