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Grow Your English with Jamie

Grow Your English with Jamie

By: Jamie Francis
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Hello and welcome!

I’m Jamie Francis — a British English pronunciation coach and former university lecturer in Phonology.

This podcast is for intermediate and advanced English learners who want to enhance their pronunciation, grow their vocabulary, and feel more confident when speaking and listening in English.

In each episode, I’ll guide you in clear, natural British English — perfect for listening practice — while we explore thought-provoking topics in self-development, language, culture, society, history… and a few other random areas, too.

Don’t forget: you can download free transcripts, vocabulary notes, and my 30-page Essential Pronunciation Guide at: growyourenglish.com

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Episodes
  • E1 How to Be Funny in English
    Jun 24 2025

    🌱 Free transcripts, vocabulary notes + 30-page Essential Pronunciation Guide at: growyourenglish.com

    Do you ever feel like your personality disappears when you speak English — especially your humour?

    In this episode, I'll help you understand why that happens, and show you how to sound more natural and funny when speaking in English.

    You'll learn:

    • Why we laugh in the first place
    • The most common types of British and American humour
    • 3 practical tips to help you feel and sound more like yourself in English
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    14 mins

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