When learning English we wonder whether we need to have a certain accent. Usually American or British? But the truth is just need a neutral and clear accent to be Natively-fluent rather than sound like we're from a place we did not grow up in.

Slice of English 

Do You Really Need an Accent? Part 1

"I’m better than I used to be. Better than I was yesterday. But hopefully not as good as I’ll be tomorrow."

A 30-day positive affirmation journey with Rose

Day 13

In this episode, we talk about the pleasure we get from hearing stories, and I share with you a beautiful tale about the joy that comes from helping others. Listen now, and then read the (shortened) transcript below to check your understanding.

This story takes place in a hospital, many years ago. And there was a room where there were two men, both seriously ill. One of those men was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour a day to drain the fluids from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend of all his time lying flat on his back. He couldn’t see anything, except the ceiling.

The men talked for hours on end. They spoke about their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, where they’d been on vacation, and the things they’d learned in their lives. And every afternoon, when the man in the bed next to the window, could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the wonderful things he could see outside the window.

The man in the other bed would live for those one-hour periods when his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and the colour of the outside world. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake, the man had said. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Lovers walked arm in arm amid flowers of every colour of the rainbow. Grand old trees graced the landscape, and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all of this in exquisite detail, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine the picturesque scene.......... 

If you'd like to read the rest of the transcript, send me a message on italki and I will gladly send you a copy. Or better still, book a lesson with me now, so that I can help you on your English learning journey. 

Learn English with Cambridge David

The one about storytelling

Cerita Pendek Indonesia (A1-A2)

04 Cuaca

Do you know who is the 'rain god' on the internet? Let's find out in this episode.😂

Shay的中文小课堂

Chat Episode4-雨神

A 34-year-old Jovana talks about her CLOTHES! Let's hear her story! 😊
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!📚
If you like this podcast, please contact me for the transcript.📃
See you in class!👋👍


SERBIAN TO GO

Јованина одећа – Jovanina odeća – Jovana's clothes (Monologue A2 level)

In this episode we are going to learn 【day of the week】in Chinese. 
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As a beginner, there're some vocabularies that you didn't learn before, and native speaker's speed seems too fast to understand. But don't worry, let's do it step by step. 
1st time: listen and catch the words you know alreay, have a guess about the content.
2nd time: look at the text to check if you guessed it right. 
3rd time: listen one more time, repeat after it.
4th time: practise until you can speak as the normal speed without looking at the text. 
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今天是2022年6月9号，星期四。
jīn tiān shì èr líng èr èr nián liù yuè jiǔ hào ， xīng qī sì 。
Today is Thursday, June 9, 2022.
昨天是6月8号，星期三。
zuó tiān shì liù yuè bā hào ， xīng qī sān 。
Yesterday was Wednesday, June 8th.
前天是6月7号，星期二。
qián tiān shì liù yuè qī hào ， xīng qī èr 。
The day before yesterday was June 7th, Tuesday.
大前天是6月5号，星期一。
dà qián tiān shì liù yuè wǔ hào ， xīng qī yī 。
Two days ago was June 5th, Monday.
明天是6月10号，星期五。
míng tiān shì liù yuè shí hào ， xīng qī wǔ 。
The day after tomorrow is June 11th, Saturday.
后天是6月11号，星期六。
hòu tiān shì liù yuè shí yī hào ， xīng qī liù 。
The day after tomorrow is June 11th, Saturday.
大后天是6月12号，星期日。
dà hòu tiān shì liù yuè shí èr hào ， xīng qī rì 。
Two days later is June 12th, Sunday.
你的生日是几月几号？
nǐ de shēng rì shì jǐ yuè jǐ hào ？
What date is your birthday?
你最喜欢星期几？
nǐ zuì xǐ huān xīng qī jǐ ？
What is your favorite day of the week?

Yuli's Chinese Channel

一周 A week （for beginner）

Psychological Training for Language Learners (IELTS, Job Interviews, Confidence Building).

I started this recording with IELTS learners; however, it's something that ALL language learners CAN benefit from NOW.

It is something that isn't talked about by English teachers (very few teachers do), the psychological aspects of success behind IELTS speaking, job interview successes, and confident communication in English or other languages.

It is something about your head—how you think, feel, see, and hear; therefore, how you interpret reality—that is the key, the essential ingredient for a language learner's success and life overall.

Please allow me to guide you along the process of softening towards your goals (sometimes people are too strict and too intense about it).

My voice is gentle and deep, which will help you relax and feel at ease.

Enjoy the journey and have fun.

If you'll resonate with some of my ideas and you'll feel compelled to book my class, do so; no hesitation is needed; you are in safe hands with me.

Be well and feeeeel good now...

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

Psychological Training For Language Learners (IELTS, Job Interviews, Confidence Building).

Top 10 Phrasal Verbs to Use in the IELTS Speaking Test

Would you like to be seen like a native speaker or a fluent communicator in English when it comes to IELTS speaking?

You can achieve so by choosing to use phrasal verbs instead of just verbs as it'll indicate your fluency.

Here are some that we'll look into, I have a list of 10 for you:

1. Bring up 	
2. Carry on 	
3. Come across	
4. End up	
5. Figure out 	
6. Fill in 	
7. Give up	
8. Make out 	
9. Point out	
10. Work out

All of them are explained in the podcast with specific examples of how it can be used so you can achieve a higher IELTS speaking score.

Good luck and if you want me to train your personally, book my limited classes now.

