My English Matters
Episodes
104. How to Control Your Emotions in Difficult Conversations
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all encounter challenging discussions in our personal and professional lives. Understanding how to manage our emotions in these moments can signifi...
103. Using Pros and Cons to Express Your Opinion
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Being able to present your opinions in a fair and balanced way is a valuable skill for facilitating informed decision-making, critical thinking, creat...
102. About Time: How to Tell and Ask for the Time in English
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding how to tell and ask for the time is a valuable skill. In this episode, you'll learn how to inquire about and share the time, underst...
101. "Is it one word or two?"
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever sat down to write an important email or report and then found yourself having to look up whether 'altogether' should be spelled ...
100. Homonyms, Homographs & Homophones: Making Sense of Similar Words
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Aisya talks about homonyms, homographs and homophones, and gives you ten examples of homonyms. Ther...
99. Native and Non-Native English Teachers: Does It Matter?
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah and Amnah discuss and compare the benefits or advantages of having a native English te...
98. Spell It Right: A Comparison of British and American English
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you using British English or American English spelling? In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah puts your knowledge to the...
97. 10 Common Expressions for Everyday Use
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Aisya presents to you ten common English expressions that you can use in your daily life, whether i...
96. My First Day at School in Manchester
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, it’s Azimah from My English Matters. Today I thought I’d read aloud a short story I wrote a few years back called “My First Day at School in...
95. The Auxiliary Verbs Part 2: "Do" and "Have"
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah talks about the auxiliary verbs "do" and "have". Auxiliary verbs...
94. The Auxiliary Verbs Part 1: The "Be" Verb
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah talks about the subject-verb agreement rule, verb conjugation, and the "be" ...
93. Pronunciation Practice: Words Ending in “ed"
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah goes through several pronunciation exercises to help you pronounce words ending in &qu...
92. What is the Past Participle?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Past Participle and how do we use it correctly? Let's do some quizzes together! This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My...
91. Test Your Knowledge of the Apostrophe 'S'
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In last week's episode titled ‘Practise Your ‘S’ Rules’, we discussed the challenges of using 's' correctly. Today, let's te...
90. How to Use 'S' Correctly
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The letter 'S' has many different functions in English. It can change words to show plurals, possession, verb forms, and more. But it can be t...
89. Congratulations to, on or for? Which is correct?
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should "congratulations" be followed the word, "to", "for", or "on"? Is it "congrates" or "cong...
88. Painting with Words: Using Similes
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, we explore similes and talk about how they can enhance your writing and speaking. We also break dow...
87. Painting with Words: Using Metaphors
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to take your English to the next level? In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah talks about metaphors and how they can he...
86. Using the Passive Voice
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Madam Azimah covers several topics related to the passive voice, including: -How to form passive sentences -How to form a negative p...
85. Active vs. Passive Voice
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah talks about the differences between the active and passive voice, how to form active a...
84. Pronunciation: Consonants
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah and Amnah talk about how to pronounce consonants as well how to connect different soun...
83. Pronunciation: Vowels
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah and Amnah talk about accents and how to pronounce short and long vowels as well as dip...
82. Countable & Uncountable Nouns: Part 2
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of Countable & Uncountable Nouns. If you haven't already listened to part one of the lesson, make sure you go ahead and lis...
81. Countable vs Uncountable Nouns: Part 1
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amnah talks about countable and uncountable nouns and how to use them correctly. This is part one of the lesson. We will cont...
80. How to Ask Questions Correctly When Speaking and Writing: Part 2
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of How to Ask Questions Correctly When Speaking and Writing. In this lesson, Madam Azimah teaches you how to form indirect questions ...
79. How to Ask Questions Correctly When Speaking and Writing: Part 1
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah teaches you all about modal auxiliary verbs and how to use them to ask direct question...
78. Tips for Learning English as an Adult
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest Qudsia Karimi from Canada shares her journey on learning the English language and shares tips for learning English as an ad...
77. Essay Writing: What's Your Style?
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah talks to copy editor Kikie Jahn about two different types of writers and how each type...
76. 6 Tips for Better Public Speaking
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Madam Azimah shares six tips for better public speaking. This was a special live online session Madam Azimah con...
75. British English vs American English Pronunciation
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters Podcast, Madam Azimah talks to English communication trainer Nasyeela Dzulkifli about the differences betwee...
74. British English vs American English
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While English is used in both the UK and North America, the version in America evolved over time into its own distinct version known as American Engli...
73. English Words That Are Unique to Malaysians
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Madam Azimah talks to Dr Nor Azikin Mohd Omar, head of the Centre for English Language Studies at UniSZA, about 10 English words t...
72. Why Does English Matter?
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the My English Matters podcast features an interview with Madam Azimah hosted by Siti Nurfatihah from The Selangor International Islam...
71. Why Motivation is Key to Learning English
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Madam Azimah talks to Teacher Asiyah about why motivation is important when it comes to learning English as a second language. ...
70. Ways to Say Hello and Goodbye
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, Madam Azimah shares some phrases that you can use to say hello and goodbye! Want more tips? Go to https://www.myenglishmatters....
69. Commonly Mispronounced Dishes & Beverages
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it bolog-neez or buh-leu-neiz? In this episode, our guest, Terengganu Hired English Language Personnel (THELP) and foodie Nurul Atiqah Hj R...
68. Bilingualism in the Malaysian Context
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
According to my guest in today’s episode, Dr Rabiah Tul Adawiyah, a researcher on child language development, children have less fear of making mist...
67. 11 Manglish Words
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Manglish is an informal form of Malaysian English that contains words, expressions, and sentence structures from multiple languages such as English, M...
66. Nine English idioms to help you sound fluent
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes it’s hard to understand fluent speakers of the English language when they start using idioms in a conversation. That’s not entirely your...
65. Using Contractions: "Gonna" vs "Going to"
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amnah as she talks about using contractions like "gonna" and "wanna" when you speak! To learn even more with us, make sure to sign ...
64. Words and Phrases to Use to Sound Polite
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Madam Azimah shares words, phrases and modal verbs that you can use to sound polite without saying 'sorry' too many times. There...
63. What to do when you don't understand someone in English
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the reason you don't understand someone may have nothing to do with your English! There may be several reasons you don't understand someone...
62. How to Recover From Negative Feedback
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah and Aisya talk about how to recover from negative feedback. To learn even more with u...
61. 5 Things to Ask Yourself Before Your Presentation
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the My English Matters podcast, Madam Azimah and Amnah discuss five important questions you should ask yourself before your ...
60. How to Avoid Overexplaining
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Madam Azimah and Amnah in this episode of the My English Matters podcast as they talk about how to avoid overexplaining. To learn even more with ...
59. Saying Sorry and Responding to an Apology
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn new phrases for apologising and responding to an apology! To learn even more with us, make sure to join our FREE video training called Spe...
58. How to Practise for Your Upcoming Presentation
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn five ways to practise for your upcoming presentation with Madam Azimah! To learn even more with us, make sure to join our FREE video tra...
57. Five Pronunciation Exercises to Improve Clarity
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn five pronunciation exercises to improve clarity with Madam Azimah! To learn even more with us, make sure to join our FREE video training called ...
56. How to Create Your Persona for Speaking English
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Madam Azimah and Amnah as they talk about creating your persona for speaking English! To learn more with us, visit our website at myenglis...
55. What to Do Right Before Your Big Presentation
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, Madam Azimah and Amnah talk about five things you can do right before your big presentation! This was a Facebook Live session th...
54. Modal Verbs
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, Madam Azimah talks about modal verbs and how to use them correctly! This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My English Ma...
53. How to Elaborate When Speaking
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, Madam Azimah and Amnah will share tips for elaborating when you speak English! This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My...
52. What to Do When People Don't Understand You
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amnah as she talks about what to do when people don't understand you when you speak English! This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the ...
51. How to Stop Saying "Um" and Other Filler Words
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amnah and Azimah discuss how to stop saying "um" and other filler words. This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My Engli...
50. How to Set Goals & Stay Motivated
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Do you have goals for the new year? Or are you struggling with creating them? In this video, Madam Azimah and Amnah talk about goal-se...
49. Phrases to Express Condolences
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Amnah shares phrases to express condolences in English. This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My English Matters...
48. "Every Day" or "Everyday"?
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amnah as she shares tips to remember the difference between "every day" and "everyday". We also have a fun quiz at the end! This was a Fa...
47. How to Use "Do", "Does", and "Did" Correctly
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Azimah as she talks about how to use "do", "does", and "did" correctly! This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My English Ma...
46. Practice or Practise?
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amnah as she shares tips to remember the difference between "practise" and "practice". We also have a fun quiz at the end! This was a Facebook Li...
45. How to Edit Your Writing
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amnah as she shares tips to edit your writing! This was a Facebook Live session that we had on the My English Matters Facebook page. Want m...
44. “i.e.” or “e.g.”? What’s the difference?
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you use i.e and e.g. in writing? Or do you avoid using them altogether because you’re afraid you’ll use them wrongly? I.e. and e.g. are both L...
43. How to Overcome Writer's Block
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often get writer's block? Picture this: You're ready to get some writing done. It could be an important email, article, or the abstract for y...
42. How to use the Apostrophe
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The correct use of punctuation is important to ensure that your written work is easy to understand and looks professional. Punctuation marks, su...
41. How to Improve Your Listening Skills
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In order to be a good communicator, it's important to be a good listener as well. It'll help you to connect with a person so that you can respond app...
40. How to improve your pronunciation with word stress – Part Three
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a problem with pronunciation? Do you know that word stress plays an important role in your pronunciation when you speak English? In this e...
39. How to Regain Your Confidence
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A sudden change or hardship in life can take a toll on our self-esteem and confidence. So in this session, Madam Azimah shares five things to help you...
38. How to improve your pronunciation with word stress – Part Two
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a problem with pronunciation? Do you know that word stress plays an important role in your pronunciation when you speak English? In this e...
37. How to Stick to Your Point & Avoid Rambling
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our Facebook Live session this week, Amnah shared seven tips to help you stick to your point and avoid rambling. Rambling is when you're saying a l...
36. How to Become a Better Writer
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writing is a skill that we consider to be just as important as speaking. People write emails, copy on websites, social media content, articles, resume...
35. What to do when you forget a word or phrase
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we're speaking English as a second language, it's normal to sometimes forget the correct word or phrase to use. This is a problem that many of ...
34. Phrases for Responding to Difficult Questions
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever found yourself confronted with a difficult question? Maybe you need time to answer the question, or maybe you don’t know the answer! W...
33. "I'm too lazy to learn English. What should I do?"
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of our students asked us this question, "I'm too lazy to learn English. What should I do?" Listen to this audio replay of our Facebook Live sessio...
32. How to handle negative feedback
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
31. How to improve your pronunciation with word stress – Part One
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
30. What is your level of English?
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
29. Six Things to Avoid Doing When You Speak English
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
28. How to Improve Your Vocabulary
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
27. Phrases to Sound Polite in Email
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
26. Phrases to Use in Meetings and Discussions
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
25. How to Overcome Your Fear of Speaking English
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 gr...
24. How to Write Formal Letters
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
23. "I am shy and always concerned about what other people think of me. How do I overcome this?"
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
22. 'I confuse' or 'I am confused'? How to express your feelings correctly using adjectives.
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Fa...
21. How can I improve my English when I have no one to practise with?
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
20. 25 More Phrasal Verbs You Can Use At Work
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
19. Deadline vs Dateline
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 le...
18. "How can I get other people to speak English with me?"
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
17. How to Address People in Formal and Informal Settings – Part Two
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, which is part two of How to Address People in Formal and Informal Settings, Azimah talks about the differences between addressin...
16. How to Address People in Formal and Informal Settings - Part One
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are some notable differences as to how Malaysians address people and how Westerners in the English-speaking world address people. It comes down ...
15. Phrases to Use in Group Discussions
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 kno...
14. Five Ways You Can Train Yourself to Think in English
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 pag...
13. "People laugh at me when I speak English. What should I do?"
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
12. "I'm shy to speak English because my grammar is bad!”
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
11. 26 Idioms You Can Use At Work
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
10. The ‘Be’ Verb and How to Fix Common Mistakes
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
9. 25 Phrasal Verbs You Can Use At Work
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 pag...
8. How to get to the Next Level of English Proficiency
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Eng...
7. Seven Steps to Effectively Introduce Yourself
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want more tips? Go to http://myenglishmatters.com and sign up to join our FREE video course, Speaking with Confidence. We’ll send you seven tips to ...
6. Soft-spoken? 7 tips for getting your voice heard
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amnah as she shares seven tips for getting your voice heard--especially if you're soft-spoken! This was a Facebook Live session we had on the My ...
5. What to Do When Your Mind Goes Blank
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amnah as she teaches you what to do when your mind goes blank! This was a Facebook Live session that was held on the My English Matters Facebook ...