In this episode, I recorded my recent live Q and A session with my Iranian students in my Telegram group. We were talking about various strategies for IELTS along with some general chat. 

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Kev's English Podcast

KEP episode 26: IELTS Q and A Live with Iranian Students!

Esta es una semana en la que hay que hacer ejercicios de contención para que el ego no se suba por las nubes. Estoy recibiendo muy buenas noticias de estudiantes con los que estuve trabajando en su preparación del DELE durante la convocatoria de mayo y la verdad, es que todo han sido buenas o muy buenas noticias. 

Además, los estudiantes de fonética, sin excepción, están consiguiendo no solo mejorar la fonética, sino también aprender a monitorizarse y auto-corregirse logrando mejoras en la pronunciación ¡y en la autoestima!
Déjame añadir que no hay día que no reciba algún comentario post-clase que me “ponga por las nubes” y que casi me haga olvidar un pequeño gran detalle: Yo solo soy una guía... una brújula. El profesor eres tú.

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

La Brújula

In this episode Leo & Emma practice English greetings and introductions. 

Adventures Across Borders 

Greetings and Introductions

In this episode of English Learners Boost, we dive into how you can speak English confidently without focusing on grammar! Discover practical tips for improving your fluency through real-life conversations, learning language in context, and embracing mistakes as part of the process. Whether you're just starting out or looking to boost your speaking skills, this episode offers simple, actionable advice to help you communicate naturally. Plus, learn how you can book a personalized lesson with me on iTalki to experience my unique teaching methodology!

English Learner's Boost

How to Learn English Without Learning Grammar

"그거 봤어?" 팟캐스트에 오신 여러분을 환영합니다^^
절망스러운 상황 속에서 거짓말처럼 기적을 맞이한 두 가족의 이야기!
크리스마스 선물 여기 있습니다😊
한번 보기 시작하면 절대 멈출 수 없는 드라마!!
"카이로스"로 여러분을 초대합니다.

Welcome to "그거 봤어?(Did you watch it?)" podcast!!
Here is the miracle story of two families which is indescribable!
It’s like Christmas gift for everyone!
You are going to realize how precious today is. 
Welcome to "Kairos"!

그거 봤어? Did you watch it?

06. KAIROS, The best Christmas gift! (크리스마스에 보면 딱 좋은 한국드라마!)

Understanding Different Perspectives:

Step into Their Shoes:  Each department has its own metrics for success.  Marketing might prioritize customer acquisition, while engineering focuses on product quality and  feasibility.  Understanding their goals fosters empathy and reveals potential areas of collaboration.

Communicate Clearly: Clearly outline your desired outcomes and explain how they align with the company's overall objectives. Frame your requests in a way that resonates with their priorities.

Finding Common Ground:

Focus on Benefits:  Negotiation shouldn't be a win-lose scenario.  Instead, seek solutions that provide value to all parties involved. Brainstorm creative solutions that address everyone's concerns.

Be Prepared to Compromise:  Recognize that concessions are often necessary. Identify areas where you have flexibility and be willing to make trade-offs that won't severely hinder your core objectives.

Active Listening and Collaboration:

Listen Attentively:  Pay close attention to their concerns and reservations. Ask clarifying questions to ensure a complete understanding of their perspective.

Collaborative Problem-Solving:  Work together to address challenges.  Their insights might reveal unforeseen roadblocks or opportunities you haven't considered.

Maintaining Positive Dynamics:

Respectful Demeanor:  Throughout the negotiation, maintain a professional and respectful tone.  Avoid accusatory language or dismissive attitudes.

Focus on the Future: Don't dwell on past disagreements.  Keep the conversation focused on reaching a mutually beneficial solution moving forward.

Consistency is key to measurable progress. Confidence is grown from control and preparation. 

The Global Professional Podcast

Episode 48

In this episode we are going to learn how to 【Do a self-introduction】. 
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As a beginner, there're some vocabularies that you didn't learn before, and native speaker's speed seems too fast to understand. But don't worry, let's do it step by step. 
1st time: listen and catch the words you know alreay, have a guess about the content.
2nd time: look at the text to check if you guessed it right. 
3rd time: listen one more time, repeat after it.
4th time: practise until you can speak as the normal speed without looking at the text. 
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大家好！
dà jiā hǎo ！
Hello, everyone.
现在我来介绍一下自己。
xiàn zài wǒ lái jiè shào yí xià zì jǐ 。
Now let me introduce myself a bit.
我姓郑，我叫郑旭冰。大家可以叫我Yuli。
wǒ xìng zhèng ， wǒ jiào zhèng xù bīng 。 dà jiā kě yǐ jiào wǒ Yuli。
My family name is Zheng. My name is Zheng Xubing. You can call me Yuli.
我今年30岁，属羊。
wǒ jīn nián sānshí suì ， shǔ yáng 。
I am 30 years old and was born in the year of the Sheep.
我是中国人。现在我住在广州。
wǒ shì zhōng guó rén 。 xiàn zài wǒ zhù zài guǎng zhōu 。
I'm Chinese and I live in Guangzhou now.
我来广州6年了。
wǒ lái guǎng zhōu liù nián le 。
I have been in Guangzhou for 6 years.
我现在在italki教汉语。
wǒ xiàn zài zài italki jiāo hàn yǔ 。
I am now teaching Chinese in Italki.
很高兴认识大家！
hěn gāo xìng rèn shi dà jiā ！
Nice to meet you all!

Yuli's Chinese Channel

自我介绍 Self-introduction （for beginner）

Part three of Thumbelina by Author Hans Christian Andersen.
Complete the short quiz afterwards to check your understanding.
