In this episode on Samhain, otherwise known as Halloween, we will briefly look at where this festive holiday came from and learn some new words and phrases in just under 6 minutes.

Philosophical Friday

Samhain or Halloween

Our personal beliefs are powerful beyond measure and often dictate our outcomes. They can work for or against us.
Identify your limiting beliefs so you can push against them.

Short Stories with Rose 

The Elephant and the Rope

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Photography. Q6.

Is it necessary to take a course to become a good photographer? Why/ Why not?

Some key words you can use: frame, lenses, filters, photo editing, adjustments, tripod, batteries, a photographer, lessons/ courses, lighting and processing.

Use the words below as an idea and let me know how I can support your IELTS speaking preparation to achieve your desired score!

To Your Success!


IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Photography. Q6.

I have 3 spots for lessons. Want to be my student? Text me
Be nice to your partners, friends, and family! And I will teach you how :)
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Russian Daily with Yaroslava

Ep10 Это мы (the cutest phrase in Russian)

We all do it regardless of knowing that it's often counterproductive and can put us in a bad mood or lead to us feeling insecure....no matter what the gurus tell you and their advice to NOT do it we just cannot help ourselves. 

This episode offers my take on this everyday phenomenon. I welcome you to share your opinion in the comments section.

British English with Maria

Comparing yourself to others

Pizza is one of the world's most popular fast foods. It's believed that over 5 billion pizzas are sold around the world every year. In the US alone, people buy about 3 billion pizzas each year, which is about 46 slices per person!

But it wasn't always as popular as it is today — in fact, it used to be looked down on, even by Italians!

The modern pizza we know today started in Naples, Italy, in the 18th century. Poor people in the city needed cheap food that was easy to eat as they looked for work. Street vendors sold them pizzas with simple toppings like garlic and tomatoes.

For a long time, pizza was looked down on as food for the poor, and visitors to Naples thought it was dirty and unappealing.

But this changed in 1889, when Queen Margherita of Italy tried pizza and loved it. The pizza with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil was named after her, and pizza started to become a national dish in Italy.

Pizza became a favorite in the US after Italian immigrants brought it with them. It became especially popular in cities like New York, and new styles like Chicago deep dish and Hawaiian were invented.

And it became even more popular with the invention of frozen pizza, which let people make their own pizzas at home.

Today, pizza is enjoyed around the world, with many different toppings and styles. But its basic form hasn't changed very much from all those years ago.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

From Poverty to Popularity: The History of Pizza

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IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3. Studies. Q1-Q3.

1. What are some popular subjects that university students study in your country? Why?
2. Do you think that university education should be free for students? [Why/Why not]
3. Do you think students from all majors should study subjects like math and history? Why/ Why not?

What was hard when listening? What ideas did you find to be of value?

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3. Studies. Q1-Q3.

A short Halloween story that will send shivers down your spine