Learn English with Jo

This website is a space for curious, thoughtful learners who want to speak English more fluently and confidently, especially in real-life situations.

Here, you’ll find:

  • Blog Posts on everyday English, self-development topics and cultural conversations written in a warm, accessible style to help you feel seen and supported as you learn.

  • Free Learning Resources like conversation prompts, vocabulary guides, and practice tools to build your fluency, confidence, and expressive range. Plus links to My YouTube Channel where I post weekly content exploring language tips, useful expressions, idioms, British culture, and real-life English for topics like emotions, confidence, boundaries, and everyday communication.

  • Information about 1:1 Conversation Classes where you can practise speaking with me in a relaxed, personalised setting, perfect for intermediate to advanced learners who want to improve real-life English.

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6 English Phrasal Verbs With Throw
6 English Phrasal Verbs With Throw

Phrasal verbs can be tricky, especially when the same verb, like throw ,combines with different little words (on, out, up…) and suddenly means something completely different.

In this post, we’re looking at 6 useful and real-life phrasal verbs with ‘throw.’ These are ones you’ll actually hear in conversations, not just those tucked away in textbooks.

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12 English Idioms for Talking About Travel and Holidays
12 English Idioms for Talking About Travel and Holidays

To celebrate the Summer season (and to help you sound wonderfully natural in English), I’ve gathered 12 of my favourite idioms for talking about travel, holidays, and time off work. Slip them into conversation, and you’ll sound like a seasoned traveller in no time.

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10 Everyday British English Expressions That Make You Sound More Friendly
10 Everyday British English Expressions That Make You Sound More Friendly

In this post, I want to share 10 everyday British English expressions that can instantly make you sound a little more friendly and warm when you're speaking. These are things I use myself all the time, and they really do help soften your message, build connection, and make conversations feel more natural.

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