<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Get Fluent With James]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-employed TEFL English teacher, fluent in Spanish and Portugese. ]]></description><link>https://www.bancroftenglish.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:58:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bancroftenglish.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Prepare for an English Job Interview (Even If You're Nervous)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you preparing for an English-speaking job interview? Discover practical tips to improve your confidence, speak naturally and make a strong first impression. If you've been invited to an interview in English, congratulations! It's an exciting opportunity but it's also completely normal to feel anxious. Many of my students tell me the same thing: "I know my English is good enough, but I'm worried I'll freeze when I'm asked a question." The good news is that interview English is a skill you...]]></description><link>https://www.bancroftenglish.com/post/english-job-interview-preparation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70aba7d9c2f27b9b1239c5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:10:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_f23e2cb9adb946cebfcc11cf97f29ed8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Bancroft</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Understand English But Still Can't Speak It Fluently]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you understand English but struggle to speak confidently? Discover why this happens and how regular conversation practice can really enhance your fluency. Have you ever watched an English film, listened to a podcast or read an article and understood almost everything, only to struggle when it's your turn to speak? If so, you're not alone. This is one of the most common frustrations I hear from learners around the world. The good news is that it's completely normal, and it's something we...]]></description><link>https://www.bancroftenglish.com/post/why-you-understand-english-but-still-can-t-speak-it-fluently</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70a723c3af0cdf3ae6f059</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:48:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_f10ca1c5ab184a93b89e00f517b14001~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Bancroft</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>