A2 - B1  
Conversation Class Preparation.
Listen to the podcast and read the text. 
These podcasts are for my structured conversation class (there are over 80 topics)
(book a class to see the text).

English with Angela -  conversation 

To avoid getting rusty, and to keep up your skills, you should hear and speak English every day.  This can be expensive.  Here are some free ways to keep up your English skills between classes. 

How to keep up your English level 

Do you know the difference between these words?
Answer these questions and find out.

Please look at the PDFs for the transcript.


Confusing words  (A2 - Elementary)

With 26 letters, (but 44 different sounds), and not many rules, English pronunciation is sometimes difficult.
Sometimes, reading a word, does not help you to say it.  Here is some help.


Pronunciation 

Success at work!
Vocabulary to help your career.  
These podcasts are from my 'ENGLISH IN THE OFFICE courses.   
If you need more help, please send me an italki message, to discuss your needs. 


English for Business

Do you know the difference between these words? 
Answer these questions and find out. 
Please look at the PDFs for the transcript.

Confusing words - intermediate 

Common Mistakes

Agree

Ti piace Halloween? Do you like Halloween?
In questo episodio troverai le parole e le espressioni più comuni relative a questa festa.
In today's episode, you will find a lot of words and expressions related to this tradition.

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3 minutes Italian

Le parole di Halloween

In this episode we will talk about 【The conundrum of life from 5 to 90 years old】, you will learn how to say 【Beijing drifters,extend,high blood pressure】 ect. The material helps you get used to different voice and accent. 
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
Step 1: Gist listening. Listen to get the main idea. (more times if necessary)
Step 2: Read the text to find out words you didn't get, then look up the dictionary. 
Step 3: Listen and imitate as much as you can without looking at the text.
Step 4: Write down what you hear if you want to practise writing.
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大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的播客。
每个人多多少少都有一些烦恼，不同年龄的人烦恼的事情可能不太一样。这个采访是从5岁到90岁的人在聊他们人生的难题。今天我们来听听50岁到90岁的烦恼。
50岁：（回答：我什么时候可以退休啊？）那按照那个法定的年龄60岁退休嘛。女同志五十周岁（55岁：听说还要延长退休时间）。我家孩子在外面北漂好几年了，我想让她回来.
60岁：你就让孩子去发展去吧，发展得好就让他在那边混，混不好他自然就回来了。我呀，才60岁，就感觉身体啊跟不上了，以后70可咋办呢？
70岁：到70啊，你就到时候把你的孙子叫过来，这孩子也皮实了，你身体也就好了。难题就是我这个老伴儿呢，怕我这个高血压。菜的里头呢，又少油又少盐又少糖，不好吃。
80岁：难吃啊？难吃上我那吃去。我现在就血压高，就经常得上医院去跑，开药去。我就有一个老同志，我春节的时候去看他，住在医院里的，躺在床上相当可怜。八十多了，好几十（朋友）了。走到尽头了。
90岁：你现在呢就说也不要太难过，你也劝劝他到公园转一转。全是咱们老同志，一块儿聊聊大天。侃侃咱们过去，在一块，年轻的时候。在这方面自己想开点，也就舒畅了。我老伴儿三年前去世了。都这么大岁数了，总得要有一个人先走，但是我也很想念她。说到这儿吧。（5岁：老爷爷，您别难过。老奶奶只是睡着了，您以后碰见她，亲她一口她就醒了）你几岁？你的人生难题是什么呢？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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法定	/	fǎ dìng	/	statutory
女同志	/	nǚ tóng zhì	/	female (comrade)
周岁	/	zhōu suì	/	one full year of life
延长	/	yán cháng	/	extend
北漂	/	běi piāo	/	Beijing drifters
混	/	hùn	/	get along
咋办	/	zǎ bàn	/	how to do
皮实	/	pí shí	/	sturdy
老伴儿	/	lǎo bàn ér	/	old husband or wife
高血压	/	gāo xuè yā	/	high blood pressure
老同志	/	lǎo tóng zhì	/	old comrade
尽头	/	jìn tóu	/	the end
劝	/	quàn	/	advise,persuade
侃	/	kǎn	/	talk
想开点	/	xiǎng kāi diǎn	/	think positively
舒畅	/	shū chàng	/	free from worry,comfortable

Yuli's Chinese Channel

人生从5到90岁的难题② The conundrum of life from 5 to 90 years old （Intermediate level）

🌑 El Tren de las 3:33 🚆

Samuel odiaba viajar en tren, pero aquella noche no tuvo más opción. Su auto se había averiado y debía llegar a su ciudad antes del amanecer. Al llegar a la estación, notó algo extraño: el único tren disponible era el de las 3:33, una hora que le resultó inquietante. Subió al vagón y encontró el interior vacío, excepto por un hombre al fondo que lo observaba sin parpadear. El tren arrancó con un sonido metálico que resonó como un lamento.

A medida que avanzaba, Samuel sintió un frío creciente. Miró por la ventana y se dio cuenta de que el paisaje no cambiaba. Siempre veía el mismo bosque oscuro, como si el tren avanzara en círculo. Se levantó para preguntar al hombre del fondo, pero cuando llegó allí, el asiento estaba vacío, y en su lugar, había una nota: "Este no es un tren cualquiera. No intentes bajarte".

El corazón de Samuel se aceleró. Corrió hacia la puerta y trató de abrirla, pero estaba sellada. De repente, una voz metálica por los altavoces dijo: "Próxima parada: el olvido". Miró su reflejo en la ventana y vio al hombre de antes mirándolo desde el otro lado del cristal, ahora con una sonrisa macabra. El tren nunca llegó a su destino. Al día siguiente, el jefe de estación encontró el vagón completamente vacío, excepto por una nota pegada en la ventana: "El tren de las 3:33 siempre necesita un nuevo pasajero".

Spanish Reading Comprehesion

The 3:33 Train

Do you struggle with  listening comprehension in Farsi?
In this episode , we listen to an informal conversation  analyze it.
This activity will greatly help improve your listening skills, enhance your comprehension, and 
ultimately contribute to better understanding and speaking abilities.

Speak like a native ;)


Spoken Persian 

Haven't you seen a 4 year old boy?        یه پسر بچه چهار ساله ندیدین؟  

Nel podcast di oggi ascolteremo come chiedere informazioni per affittare un ombrellone al mare.

Italiano Chiaro

Affittare un ombrellone al mare

Welcome to "English Learners Boost," the podcast that fuels your language-learning journey with insights, tips, and real-life experiences. In today's episode, titled "Motivation Vs. Discipline," your host explores the delicate balance between staying motivated and maintaining discipline in mastering the English language. Discover how these factors work together, and get practical tips to enhance your language-learning routine. Plus, don't miss the chance to experience a personalized approach to English lessons on italki – book your lesson today and elevate your English skills to new heights. Tune in, boost your English, and enjoy the journey!