Hi, and welcome back to Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates with Teacher Alyse! Today, we’re going on an adventure to learn words that start with the letter G. Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own. gecko, giraffe, goat, gorilla, grapefruit, gopher, goose, guitar, grasshopper Great job! Keep practicing, and if you’d like free flashcards to follow along, send me a message. You can also watch this Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt video on YouTube to learn even more! See you next time—bye for now! Send me a message for free flashcards to follow along: www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914

Today we're talking about the adjective "punctual" and the noun "punctuality". These are two really important words for things that you likely already talk about at work all the time! Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English as a second language at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!

I interview my friend Sofie and she shares some tips for learning strategies and improving your accent. This is the second half of our conversation. Please check out the first half as well (English Advice from a Pro - Part One). In the second half of the episode (starting at 16:24), I explain the following phrases: to make up ground (appears at 5:45) at the end of the day (appears at 7:22) to pick up (appears at 14:05)

I recorded a new podcast episode about productivity and the challenges we can face while trying to be productive.

Nick discusses both sides of this advertising question. This will help you with Writing Part 2 and Speaking Part 3 in the IELTS test.

How to Answer Part 1 IELTS Speaking Question TOPIC: Where you live now. QUESTION: Is it a good place for young people?

Have you ever felt stuck learning English? Do you know the words but struggle to speak? Do you feel the pressure of exams but lack confidence in real conversations? Learning a language isn’t just about passing tests. it’s about building connections, and having the freedom to express yourself in any situation. If you’ve ever wished for that kind of confidence, this episode was recorded for YOU!

Boost your English with this quick and easy lesson on phrasal verbs with ‘take’! 🚀 Learn how to use take away, take on, take off, take up, and more in real-life situations. Perfect for ESL learners looking to expand their vocabulary! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and keep learning! 🎧✨ #LearnEnglish #PhrasalVerbs #ESL

Can you speak Pinyin? Our second Pinyin class is here. Come and have a try at learning it too!

Here's my lastest episode on the American R sound! The American accent is rhotic, meaning the /r/ sound is fully pronounced in words like “car” and “mother.”