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En esta serie de episodios cortos, junto con Martin, vamos a derribar algunos mitos que se dicen sobre aprender un idioma nuevo. No queremos que estos mitos perjudiquen tu aprendizaje! Escuchá esta información para estar atento y creerte "verdades" que NO LO SON!

Para encontrar el resto de los mitos, te invito al perfil de Martin, profe de México: https://www.italki.com/teacher/5211013

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Derribando mitos sobre aprender un idiom

“Concentrating, especially when i need to really hit the books, or work on an assignment with a deadline is something I can say I’ve honestly had a big problem with over the years,mainly because of the distractions caused by my mobile phone. I often racked my brains on how to best deal with the problem as it was really interfering with my studies.  However, one of my classmates who also had a similar problem recently recommended an app to me, which he absolutely swears by, and told me how it has helped him so much.

The app in question is called Forest, and the main idea, as well as setting it up is as easy as pie. You open the app, and say you want to plant a tree,and then you put the phone down. If you lift your phone or open another app after this your tree will die. However if you can last 25 minutes, your tree will live, and you can then aim to build a whole forest.




As simple as this app is, I have found it to be a massive help in improving my concentration, as well keeping me from being distracted by my mobile. It has definitely made me become more productive in my studies, and I now get my assignments finished on time, without having to stay up all night burning the midnight oil. This very simple app has really been a godsend and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who finds their mobile a distraction. 

IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe something that helps you concentrate on study - IELTS speaking part 2

A little challenge to test your listening comprehension and your writing in Spanish (Level A and B)
Compare with the transcript at the end.

spanish tips

Dictado - Dictation of common words

Describe an interesting neighbour - IELTS speaking part 2 and part 3






Describe an interesting neighbour


You should say-

Who this neighbour is
How long have you known him/her
What kind of person he/she is

And explain why you think this neighbour is interesting





“I’m extremely lucky to have a number of very good and helpful neighbours, but when it comes to an interesting neighbour, that would have to be Joe, who lives in the apartment right opposite mine.

I first had the pleasure of meeting Joe just over a year ago, very soon after I moved into the building, and thanked  my lucky stars the day I met him. It was during one of the Covid lockdowns, and it was impossible to go outside to buy groceries, which was making things quite difficult for me… being a foreigner.

I remember it was about 3 days into the lockdown when Joe knocked on my door and introduced himself to me. The first thing that caught my interest was his excellent use of English, and how he seemed to have a slight Australian accent. To cut a long story short, he told me how he guessed that being a foreigner I might need some help in buying food and other necessities during the lockdown, and had come to offer me some help, which really made my day.

After thanking him for his generous offer, I invited him into my apartment for a chat over a cup of coffee, and we spent the next few hours chatting and getting to know one another. He told me how he had spent a number of years living and travelling abroad, which explained his excellent level of English.

He had so many interesting stories of his travels, but the one that really stood out was his account of the time he travelled across the entire width of Australia, and lived to tell the tale.  As an avid traveller myself, I found all of this so fascinating and incredibly interesting, and we sat for hours swapping stories on our different adventures.


Thank you.”


Describe an interesting neighbour

Tune in this week to learn about idioms and phrases in English. You'll learn how to use Suffice (it) to Say, To Be on the Receiving End, and Pass the Buck.

This episode is part two of “How to Answer Difficult Questions in a Meeting.” Expanding your English vocabulary will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. And as always, you’ll get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills.

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Episode originally published April 13, 2021.

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English Idioms in Use

In questo episodio vedremo ben 12 espressioni differenti con la parola "naso" in italiano. Se ti piacciono le espressioni idiomatiche, allora è l'episodio perfetto per te. E tu hai naso nella vita?
Vediamo insieme 12 espressioni idiomatiche con la parola “naso”. 

1) Storcere/ arricciare il naso
significato: provare disapprovazione o disgusto
Esempio: Ernesto ha arricciato il naso quando la moglie gli ha detto che sarebbe andata a cena con un vecchio amico. 

2) Farla sotto il naso
Significato: compiere una cattiva azione verso qualcuno senza che se ne accorge. 
Esempio: Il ladro è riuscito a farla sotto al naso al turista e a rubargli l’orologio.


3) Restare con un palmo di naso 
Significato: restare sconfitti e delusi 
Esempio: Lo studente restò con un palmo di naso quando scoprì di essere stato bocciato.

4) Non vedere più in là del proprio naso
Significato: avere una mentalità ristretta
Esempi: Giulio è sempre pieno di pregiudizi e non riesce a vedere al di là del proprio naso.


5) Ficcare il naso
Significato: intromettersi, curiosare
Esempio: Non sopporto quando Mario ficca il naso negli affari miei!

6)Avere naso
Significato: avere intuito
Esempio: Lina ha naso per gli affari e riesce sempre a vendere bene qualcosa. 


7) Avere la puzza sotto il naso
Significato: essere superbo e altezzoso
Esempio: Maria ha la puzza sotto il naso e si lamenta sempre di tutto!

8) Mettere il naso fuori di casa
Significato: uscire di casa
Esempio: Ormai sono due settimane che Giovanni non mette il naso fuori casa!



Italiano espresso

12 frasi idiomatiche con la parola "naso" in italiano

聊中西文化，也聊很多东西！
第十四期，也是今年的最后一期，感谢大家一年以来的陪伴。圣诞快乐！新年快乐！