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Never at a Loss for Words

Hello everyone In this podcast we will analyze stereotypes about Russians. You've probably heard a lot of different stereotypes about Russian people, but which of these is true and which is false? Let's figure it out together today!



RUSSIAN SECRETS 

STEREOTYPES ABOUT RUSSIANS

В этом подкасте я рассказываю о том, кто такой тунеядец и как работал закон о тунеядстве.

Привет, это Наташа!

Эпизод 31. Кто такой тунеядец?

Послушайте песню Михаила Боярского "Сяду в скорый поезд", после чего послушайте подкаст, в котором я, Юлия, в коллаборации с Лео (https://www.italki.com/ru/teacher/1018354 ) спорим о судьбе героя песни "Сяду в скорый поезд". 

Russian Language: a Real Breakthrough

В1-В2. Дискуссия о судьбе героя из песни "Сяду в скорый поезд".

Welcome back to another exciting episode of ‘Insights to Learning English’! I'm your host, Ann, and today we're diving headfirst into the fascinating world of English language learning. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your fluency or an advanced learner striving for perfection, this episode has something valuable in store for you.

In this episode, we're going to talk about five different parts that will help you get better at English. We'll start by discussing the difference between active and passive learning and share some tricks to make learning English more exciting.

Then, we'll look closely at a very effective technique called "The Army Method" for learning grammar structures and fixing your mistakes. It’s a method that can change the way you approach language learning. 

But that's not all! We'll also discuss the necessary skill of training your ears to understand various accents and dialects, allowing you to connect with English speakers from around the globe. Plus, we'll discover the often-overlooked practice of training your mouth muscles through reading aloud, unlocking a world of pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.

Finally, we'll tackle the tricky skill of spontaneous speaking with exercises designed to sharpen your on-the-spot conversational skills. Whether you're studying English for business, travel, or personal growth, these segments are packed with practical tips and insights that will speed up your language-learning journey.

So, fasten your seatbelts! It's time to go on a fun journey through the world of English language learning! Let's get started.


Sensei Ann

Effective English Learning Techniques Part I

Hello and welcome to another episode of Engine English! Every language has its own idioms and expressions and the English language has plenty of phrases that are useful to learn. Idioms are words or phrases that aren’t meant to be taken literally and usually have a cultural meaning behind them. Most of the English idioms you hear are offering advice but also contain some underlying principles and values. You have probably heard some of them, especially in TV shows and movies, and wondered why you can’t understand these idioms even though you fully understand the words. Learning English idioms and expressions can take some time but there are some of them that are more popular than others that will come in handy if you know them. When you learn English idioms and phrases you will sound more confident especially when you speak with native English speakers. If you can’t understand idioms you will not be able to understand the context. That is why I have gathered some of the most common English idioms and phrases so you will understand their true meaning of them.

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Engine English

Episode 8 - 25 Most Common English Idioms and Phrases

Spanish México

FRANCISCO VILLA 1.

Whether you are learning English for IELTS, preparing for a job interview (I help in both ways), you need to listen & apply some ideas in this powerful podcast. 

Have you heard of this psychological problem in the past called inferiority complex?

Let me define that for you, in simple terms it's a feeling that you are less important, intelligent, or skillful than other people.

In this 15 minute podcast I provide various definitions & examples of my students having this issue.

In addition you'll get a bonus, I offered coaching solutions you can apply immediately to heal yourself off this psychological barrier that stands between you and your success in English.

Dive deeper into it and become freer on your language & professional improvement journey!

After this recording, may you never be the same.

See you in my private 1-1 classes.


The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

Inferiority complex (for language learners (IELTS, Interview Preps & English Teachers!).

A boy named Merryl is on a date with a girl named Honey. He realizes he can't remember the names of certain items so he tries to explain what he means by using the wrong words. Later he goes to the store and to the doctor and has the same problem.

This story is written by me.

Vocabulary:
salt and pepper shakers: containers for salt and pepper
thingamajig: a word people use when they don't remember the right word
pepper spray: a spray used for self-defense
baby wipe: a moistened paper towel used to clean a baby
napkin: a paper towel used to clean the mouth after eating food
smushed: smashed
pico de gallo: salsa used in Mexican food
croutons: small pieces of toasted bread used in salad
cooking spray: a spray that keeps food from sticking to the pan
goo: sticky, thick substance
salad dressing: a liquid mixture used for salads
stethoscope: a tool doctors use to listen to a person's heartbeat