Keith O'Hare

Keith O’Hare, English teacher and founder of Keith Speaking Academy. Trinity Diploma in TESOL and an MSc in Digital Education (UK). Over 40,000 learners have taken his online courses.

Stop thinking grammar

How to Stop Thinking About Grammar When Speaking English

👇 Take this lesson with you! 👇 Download PDF Now! You have studied English grammar for years, but when you start speaking, the words do not come out quickly enough. You pause. You search for the correct form. Sometimes you stop speaking completely. If this sounds familiar, studying more grammar may not be the solution. […]

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English for first day at work

English for Your First Day at Work: Useful Beginners Phrases

👇 Take this lesson with you! 👇 Download PDF Now! Starting a new job can be exciting—but speaking English at work may feel difficult if you are a beginner. In this lesson, you will learn useful English for four common situations on your first day: Taking an office tour Meeting your colleagues Setting up your

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How to Break Through to Band 7 in IELTS Speaking

How to Break Through to Band 7 in IELTS Speaking

Table of Contents Are you stuck at Band 6 in IELTS Speaking—even though you feel your English is better than that? This is a common and frustrating situation. You may understand advanced English, know plenty of vocabulary and communicate comfortably in everyday life. Yet when you take the IELTS test, your Speaking score remains at

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English Shadowing Isn't Enough: Try These 3 Fluency Drills First

English Shadowing Isn’t Enough: Try These 3 Fluency Drills First

👇 Take this lesson with you! 👇 Download PDF Now! Table of Contents When you speak English, do you sound slow, flat or even robotic? If so, this lesson will help you. Many students work on improving fluency and intonation with shadowing: listening to a native or fluent speaker and speaking along with them, trying

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Airport English

English at the Airport | 30 Useful Phrases for Your Next Flight

👇 Take this lesson with you! 👇 Download PDF Now! Table of Contents Travelling through an airport in English can be stressful. What should you say at check-in? What will the security officer ask you? And how do you find the right boarding gate? In this beginner English lesson, you’ll learn the most useful airport

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Improve IELTS Speaking Answers

How to Improve IELTS Speaking Part 1 Answers: 4 Simple Steps

👇 Take this lesson with you! 👇 Download PDF Now! Table of Contents The first few minutes of the IELTS Speaking test are more important than many students realise. Part 1 is your chance to make a strong first impression. The questions are simple and familiar, but many candidates lose marks because of the way

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Avoid These Mistakes in IELTS Speaking!

Discover the most common mistakes in IELTS Speaking and what to do instead so you can improve your score!

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