What do you struggle with the most in regards to speaking American English with native English speakers? Is it coming up with words to say? It's pronouncing them clearly so your listener can fully understand? Is it saying enough so you don't sound limited or be able to give enough variety in your responses so you don't sound repetitive? Is it phrasal verbs? Do you use them? Do you understand them? Do you know how many there are? What about your confidence? Do you second guess yourself when you speak English? Do you have a lot of 'ums' and 'uhs' when you speak American English? Do you repeat words and phrases? Do you have long pauses in between your words and phrases? Do you translate in your head before you say it? Do you depend on translating? Do you say the bare minimum which is only the few things you know how to say but if someone asks you to 'say more.' you'd have difficulty? Are you not really sure where you struggle? Have you ever had someone from the United States... a tutor or teacher really judge your speaking and give you feedback?

How often do you bring your own list of words or pick materials you want to work with in class? If you don’t, you should give it a try — to make learning even more fun and personal! As a teacher myself, I always encourage students to share with me their new words and quite often I am surprised by their selection. So it's very insightful, to day the list.

Title: When “Rain” Becomes “Blood” — Be careful with ㅂ and ㅍ! 😅🌧 One day, a student came into class looking very serious and said, “Teacher, blood/Pi/ is falling outside!” 😨 I was shocked and asked, “What happened?” She repeated, “Pi is coming down!” That’s when I realized she meant 비 (bi) = rain, not 피 (pi) = blood! 😂 In Korean, the difference between ㅂ (b) and ㅍ (p) is just the strength of your breath — but it can change the meaning completely! 💬 Have you ever made a funny pronunciation mistake like this in Korean? Share your story below!

In Japan, we hear the news of bears attacking humans every day.

Recently, I have become really into watching anime on Netflix. Many of my friends around me watch anime and often recommend their favorite shows to me. At first, I wasn’t very interested because I usually don’t like unrealistic dramas or movies. However, when I finally tried watching one, I found it really interesting, and now I can’t stop watching it every day. Sometimes, I go to my friend’s house so we can watch anime together. We often stay up all night watching different episodes and then fall asleep in the morning. It’s a lot of fun, and I feel that this kind of lifestyle is something I can only experience while I am a university student. That’s why I want to enjoy it as much as I can right now. The anime I am watching now has a very long story, so at first I thought I might get bored. But surprisingly, I watch it every day without skipping. I’m excited to see how the story will end. After I finish this anime, I plan to ask my friends to recommend more shows to me. Watching anime has become one of my favorite hobbies, and it has made my daily life more fun and exciting.

Being able to talk on a wide variety of topics is really helpful for getting a higher mark on the IELTS test. In this podcast I will help you to form opinions and ideas for Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2. You can also book a private lesson with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a lesson soon!

Hello dear native English speakers. 1. (direct object and indirect object) (a) He gave George this ticket. (b) He gave this ticket to George. (c) He gave it to George. (d) He gave George it. (this sentence looks curious , I guess.) Which is grammatically correct? 2. (the emphasis of direct object) From (a) → (a) It was this ticket that he gave George. From (b)→ (b) It was this ticket that he gave to George. From (c)→ (c) It was it that he gave to George. ( I look at this sentence and feel something is so wrong with it. Isn't it a wrong sentence?, in this occasion, how to express this meaning?) From (d)→ (d) It was it that he gave George. ( it has the same feelings as the above to me.) Which is grammatically correct? 3. (the emphasis of indirect object) (a) It was George that he gave this ticket. (b) It was George that he gave this ticket to. (c) It was to George that he gave this ticket. (d) It was George that he gave it to. (e) It was to George that he gave it. Which is grammatically correct?

In this 3-minute-41-second episode, we explore a common but often invisible issue many learners face during high-pressure English situations: the moment your confidence drops and you suddenly feel smaller when you switch languages. I break down why this happens from an identity perspective rather than a language one, and I explain a simple three-step framework—Deprogram, Design, Deploy—that helps you regain presence under pressure. You’ll also hear a short real-world example of how a learner shifted from panic to clarity by adjusting her internal role, not her vocabulary. This episode is a calm, practical look at how your mindset shapes your communication in English.

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