Photo 1: Snow and her babies Here’s Snow, my curious little ferret, looking straight at the camera with her beautiful white face. Under her, three of her four babies are feeding, nestled safely in her cozy nest made from a slightly stained old towel, with pieces of torn newspaper scattered around. I didn’t want to wash it, as I didn’t want to disturb her or her rapidly growing babies. Snow is such a kind and devoted mother, and you can see her gentle watchfulness as she cares for her little ones. Vocabulary: Curious – wanting to know or learn about something Nestled – settled in comfortably and safely Cozy – warm, comfortable, and snug Stained – marked or discolored by dirt or something spilled Scattered – spread around in different places Kind – caring and gentle toward others Devoted – very loving and committed Watchfulness – paying close attention to keep someone safe Photo 2: Close-up of one baby Here’s a close-up of one of Snow’s babies. It fits in the palm of my hand, its eyes still closed, so delicate and small — only slightly bigger than a finger. Its skin is soft and pink, with just a hint of fuzz, tiny ears, paws, and a hairless tail. Its little nose seems almost too big for its face, and every little feature is fragile and perfect, a tiny miracle of life. Vocabulary: Close-up – a photo taken very near the subject to show details Palm – the inside part of your hand Delicate – very small, fragile, and easily damaged Paws – the feet of an animal, often soft and small Fragile – easily broken or harmed

✈️ Hobbies Many people have hobbies that help them relax after a busy day. Some enjoy creative hobbies like painting or playing music, while others prefer outdoor activities such as hiking or gardening. Hobbies are not just fun; they also help us learn new skills and meet new people. For example, joining a photography club is a great way to make friends who share the same interest. Having a hobby gives balance to life and makes free time more meaningful.

What do you struggle with the most in regards to speaking American English with native English speakers? Is it coming up with words to say? It's pronouncing them clearly so your listener can fully understand? Is it saying enough so you don't sound limited or be able to give enough variety in your responses so you don't sound repetitive? Is it phrasal verbs? Do you use them? Do you understand them? Do you know how many there are? What about your confidence? Do you second guess yourself when you speak English? Do you have a lot of 'ums' and 'uhs' when you speak American English? Do you repeat words and phrases? Do you have long pauses in between your words and phrases? Do you translate in your head before you say it? Do you depend on translating? Do you say the bare minimum which is only the few things you know how to say but if someone asks you to 'say more.' you'd have difficulty? Are you not really sure where you struggle? Have you ever had someone from the United States... a tutor or teacher really judge your speaking and give you feedback?

How often do you bring your own list of words or pick materials you want to work with in class? If you don’t, you should give it a try — to make learning even more fun and personal! As a teacher myself, I always encourage students to share with me their new words and quite often I am surprised by their selection. So it's very insightful, to day the list.

Title: When “Rain” Becomes “Blood” — Be careful with ㅂ and ㅍ! 😅🌧 One day, a student came into class looking very serious and said, “Teacher, blood/Pi/ is falling outside!” 😨 I was shocked and asked, “What happened?” She repeated, “Pi is coming down!” That’s when I realized she meant 비 (bi) = rain, not 피 (pi) = blood! 😂 In Korean, the difference between ㅂ (b) and ㅍ (p) is just the strength of your breath — but it can change the meaning completely! 💬 Have you ever made a funny pronunciation mistake like this in Korean? Share your story below!

In Japan, we hear the news of bears attacking humans every day.

Recently, I have become really into watching anime on Netflix. Many of my friends around me watch anime and often recommend their favorite shows to me. At first, I wasn’t very interested because I usually don’t like unrealistic dramas or movies. However, when I finally tried watching one, I found it really interesting, and now I can’t stop watching it every day. Sometimes, I go to my friend’s house so we can watch anime together. We often stay up all night watching different episodes and then fall asleep in the morning. It’s a lot of fun, and I feel that this kind of lifestyle is something I can only experience while I am a university student. That’s why I want to enjoy it as much as I can right now. The anime I am watching now has a very long story, so at first I thought I might get bored. But surprisingly, I watch it every day without skipping. I’m excited to see how the story will end. After I finish this anime, I plan to ask my friends to recommend more shows to me. Watching anime has become one of my favorite hobbies, and it has made my daily life more fun and exciting.

Being able to talk on a wide variety of topics is really helpful for getting a higher mark on the IELTS test. In this podcast I will help you to form opinions and ideas for Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2. You can also book a private lesson with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a lesson soon!

Hello dear native English speakers. 1. (direct object and indirect object) (a) He gave George this ticket. (b) He gave this ticket to George. (c) He gave it to George. (d) He gave George it. (this sentence looks curious , I guess.) Which is grammatically correct? 2. (the emphasis of direct object) From (a) → (a) It was this ticket that he gave George. From (b)→ (b) It was this ticket that he gave to George. From (c)→ (c) It was it that he gave to George. ( I look at this sentence and feel something is so wrong with it. Isn't it a wrong sentence?, in this occasion, how to express this meaning?) From (d)→ (d) It was it that he gave George. ( it has the same feelings as the above to me.) Which is grammatically correct? 3. (the emphasis of indirect object) (a) It was George that he gave this ticket. (b) It was George that he gave this ticket to. (c) It was to George that he gave this ticket. (d) It was George that he gave it to. (e) It was to George that he gave it. Which is grammatically correct?