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Free English speaking and pronunciation lessons! Jen here...native speaker from America and long-time English teacher, program coordinator and former TOEFL rater. I will help you improve your English listening and speaking skills with LOADS of vocabulary and pronunciation tips. Every lesson is full of juicy English language learning advice!

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Check latest episodes from Jen Dobry podcast

TOEFL Tidbit -Proverbs

2022/05/28

Use proverbs in your TOEFL independent speaking task to impress the scorer!

Small Talk in English

2021/10/30

Small Talk- can be scary! Listen to find out how to be a pro at small talk in English! American English teacher here giving you all you need for small talk and "icebreakers." Lots of examples and useful small talk vocabulary and phrases.

TOEFL Tidbit Intonation

2021/08/30

Advice on using intonation-the music of a language. Americans are listening to you speak on your TOEFL speaking test and they want to hear proper intonation. Take it from me- a former TOEFL scorer! Lots of examples. A quick listen, but FULL of advice!

Tag questions. I'll explain them, won't I?

2021/06/28

Learn how to make tag questions like a pro!! Listen to a native English speaker and teacher explain how to make tag questions. Lots of examples so you know the construction perfectly. It's great, isn't it?

TOEFL Tidbit ~ Independent Speaking Task Tips

2021/05/08

Listen to former TOEFL Speaking Rater Jen give her expert tips on answering the TOEFL speaking independent question. A quick listen, packed with professional advice! Learn how to use however and consequently.

Double O

2021/03/24

Double O is in many words in English. BUT, they're pronounced in many different ways! Learn how to pronounce double O. Book resources provided too! You will also meet a bookstore owner, and one of my students!!

TOEFL Tidbit: I Prefer...

2021/03/17

Learn how to say "I prefer..." like a native speaker! Needed for the TOEFL Independent speaking task.

TOEFL Tidbit "Telling Stories"

2021/01/30

For the independent question in the Speaking portion of the TOEFL test your rater will love to hear a story! This will improve your score! Trust me, I used to score for this test.

TOEFL Tidbit: Once In A Blue Moon

2021/01/17

Idioms help you get that better score!

TOEFL Tidbit: Moreover

2020/12/30

TOEFL test quick tip! I used to score for the Speaking portion of the TOEFL test. Listen to a tip to help you get a better score! Please listen and you can improve our score on the TOEFL test or just speak more like a native speaker of English!

Can't Thank You Enough! 1 Year Anniversary Edition

2020/12/17

"Thank You!" -- Where does this expression come from? How can we say it in different ways? What holiday celebrates giving thanks? Learn all of this in this episode of "Can't Thank You Enough." Find out with your host Jen and her special guest Dean!

Shhh! Silent Letters in English

2020/10/20

Shhh.... Sometimes we have silent letters in English. It is difficult to know when to NOT say them. Listen and find out how to pronounce words which contain silent letters. A fun "Shh Challenge" is at the end of the episode to test your skills! Enjoy this Shh Episode!