I'm working on a book about living abroad and cultural differences.
The first story "Time" is being revised.
Another Weekend of Hunting is chapter 4 from my book.
Marta comes near the end of book one.

Expect the Unexpected

In these podcasts, I will provide some guidance to English vowel pronunciation and sentence speaking patterns.  These are for B1 to C1 students who want to be better understood or take the IELTS.

Accelerate your English Pronunciation with Ralph

These podcasts are for anyone who is preparing for the IELTS.
There will be a variety of lengths of podcasts featuring advice for some aspect of the Speaking test. 

Accelerate Your IELTS Speaking with Ralph

Do you study Spanish? Has it ever happened to you that you don't understand how a word works? in which position it should go? What you don't understand in Spanish is probably similar in your own language and you didn't know it. 
This is just a recommendation that can help you focus on those things you really need to learn, especially in syntax. 
Listen to my advice and let me know if it works for you. Regards!
teacher link:
https://www.italki.com/teacher/4812624/spanish 

spanish tips

Categorías gramaticales

In part 2 of your IELTS test you have to speak on a topic for 2 minutes. Here are three things you should do in your one minute preparation time. 

1.Make a note of synonyms. Paraphrasing is an important skill to master when taking your IELTS exam. In fact, if you want to score a band score 6, you have to be able to generally paraphrase successfully. If you want a band score 7, you have to be able to paraphrase effectively. 

2. Think about idioms. Idioms are very important if you want to score above band score 6. To get band score 7, you have to use some less common idiomatic expressions. That’s a tricky thing to wrap your head around. Using idioms are extremely important. If you use idioms more than once in a blue moon, you will have a greater chance of achieving a band score 7. This is just a stab in the dark, but I expect most students would like to achieve a band score 7.

3. Think about connectives - linking words. Discourse markers are also important and will help you to move through the subheadings on your card smoothly and effortlessly. Phrase like “Now let me tell you about” or “Now I’d like to explain why…” or “let me tell you the reason why I….” will make your English speaking sound natural and fluent.

Don’t forget to book a lesson with me so I can help you achieve the band score you need.


IELTS Speaking Practice

3 strategies to help you in part 2 of your speaking test.

Where do you usually look for jobs? Find out how two friends find the right jobs for them in this week's story.

Comprehension Questions:
- Who is looking for a job?
- Where does Sam want to work? 
- Name two places Juan looked for a job.
- What is a Workforce Center? 
- Who found a job?

Wyn's Way to English

Wyn's Way to English - Listening Practice "Looking for a Job"

La querelle gronde dans l’ouest de la France. Breton ou Normand ? Où se trouve le Mont-Saint-Michel ? La réponse dans ce nouvel épisode de Douce France.


Douce France

Le Mont-Saint-Michel est-il breton ? 

There are many benefits of being able to speak with others in two different languages. In this podcast episode, you're going to be hearing about them. Want to have a lesson with me? Be sure to book it soon!

All About English and How You Learn It!

Benefits of Being a Bilingual Person

21.2 Це старе місто в Європі. Тут є відомий собор. Про цей собор є роман Віктора Гюго. Цей храм дуже старий і гарний. Він на острові. На іншому острові маленька Статуя Свободи. У місті також є відомі музеї: Лувр, д'Орсе та Центр Жоржа Помпіду. Через річку Сену є старі гарні мости. Центр богеми в місті - це Монмартр. Але символ міста - відома у світі Ейфелева вежа. Вона має 324 метри. Це місто - столиця моди.

Tutor Larissa UA

Listen and read 21.2

In this episode we will take a closer look at Chapter 8 of The Little Price. In this chapter he meets his unique flower for the very first time! 🌹

Here is the vocabulary featured in this episode: 

sprout (v.) – to begin to grow, or to produce new growth
sprout (n.) – a young plant or seedling
miraculous (adj.) – surprisingly wonderful
coquettish (adj.) – flirtatious in a playful way
adornment (n.) – something that decorates – like an ornament
painstakingly (adj.) – with extreme care and in great detail
tenderness (n.) – affection, gentleness and kindness

Thank you for listening! Don't forget to subcribe if you enjoyed this episode. See you next time!

Book Club: The Little Prince

Let's Explore The Little Prince: Chapter 8

In this episode, Tony breaks down the basics of telling time in English. Learn the Hour and Minutes method, the Past and To method, and the use of AM and PM. By the end, you'll be confidently telling time with ease!