I was very tired. A teacher taught us about English food during the first period. I listened to it and I want to try porridge. I heard it tastes sweet, doesn’t it? However, I can't believe what my teacher said. They said it tasted good with a salty sauce like soy sauce! I have never traveled abroad before, so I would love to visit another country someday, anywhere would be fine.

Mistakes are valuable learning opportunities. In my lessons, students develop speaking, listening, reading, writing, and confidence through practical activities and personalized guidance. Dr. Osama Farouk from Egypt PHD in EFL English Tutor | Islamic Studies Instructor on Italki

We all know that one person who says: “This time I’ve really changed” … and then does exactly the same thing again 😄 In this episode, learn the expression “a Leopard Can’t Change Its Spots”, a fun way to talk about people whose habits never seem to change. 🎙️✨

I felt cold when I woke up this morning. The weather was rainy last night, so it was cold. However, it started getting hotter later in a day. I wore a long T-shirt, so felt too warm. Also, a typhoon is getting close to Japan, which makes me a little scared. I hope it won’t cause any serious damage. The sudden change in weather made me feel uncomfortable, and I didn’t know what to wear. I hope the weather becomes more stable soon.

Though, tough, through, thought, thorough, cough, bough... Why do 4 letters have so many different pronunciations?! 🤯 If English spelling has ever made you want to pull your hair out, you are definitely not alone. In this episode, we break down the madness behind the infamous "-ough" and why English ended up this way. Hit play and let's unravel the chaos together! 🎧💬

26 letters, one iconic sentence. 📝 From vintage typewriters to modern keyboard testing, the story behind "The Quick Brown Fox" is wilder than you think. Check out the new episode of my podcast to uncover the secret history of pangrams! 🦊👇

Which word completes the idiom correctly?

I had tried many VPN services, but some worked and some did not. I tried foreign VPNs on my computer, but they were unsuccessful, so I asked for a refund. I was surprised because I did not expect the company to return the money. A Bible teacher suggested trying Nord VPN, which she had found reliable in the past, especially when travelling in China and needing access to UK television. In China, many people do not openly discuss VPNs because information about them can be removed from websites. Some young people are interested in using VPNs to watch foreign films or access different kinds of information, but discussions about which VPNs work may disappear quickly.

I’m going to hang out with my friend and eat Monja-yaki after school. I want to hear a lot about my friend’s love story. At night, another friend is going to come to my house and stay over. We are going to eat snacks and watch movies together. I’m very excited :)

One thing I've noticed after working with many Italian learners is that understanding real Italians can feel very different from understanding a textbook. In this episode of Italian Citizenship Journey, I talk about why textbook Italian is only the beginning and why exposure to real spoken Italian is so important, especially for citizenship students. I hope you find it useful!