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Serbian Alphabet

Let's prepare you for your first day of work. You might encounter some unfamiliar terms. Do you know the meaning of #Orientation, #Onboarding, Mentor, Probationary period, Employee handbook? We will have a look at the meanings of these terms.

Do you know how to #introduce yourself on your first day? Formally and informally? How to make small talk? How to use ice breakers and elevator pitches?

What about Job descriptions? Qualifications? Performance metrics?
Let's go through it together. 


#Business_English #Job #introduction #description #performance #Business

Business English with Ali

Mastering Your First Day at Work: Introductions and Job Descriptions in Business English

Во втором эпизоде я вам расскажу о русскоговорящих странах.
Nel secondo episodio vi racconto dei paesi di lingua russa.
Sul mio canale YouTube trovate il transcript e la traduzione.

RUSSANDO... russo per italiani!

Где говорят по-русски? Dove si parla russo?

This is for C1's and C2's who still make dumb mistakes :)

English for IT Pros

Go Back to the Basics if You Want to be Fluent

Have you ever gone to a mall and entered several stores only to purchase nothing? Do you think this is normal or do people normally buy something? Well I had this exact same question! I thought "how many people actually buy something when they enter a retail store?". I did a little research and that is the topic of this episode! It is spoken at a normal native speed and has some questions you can answer at the end. Please let me know what you think in the comments and what your answers are to those questions! Thanks for listening :)

The English Umbrella

Shopping or Just Looking? (Conversion Rate)

EP 11_  They are all my friends - tā men dōu shì wǒ de péng you

Who says Chinese is hard？ 谁说中文很难

This episode gives students of English some advice about how to answer a common question type from Part 3 of the IELTS speaking test. Students will listen to some structures and phrases that will help them to compare the past and the present (in this case, relating to their hometown).

Please send me your own answers to this question, and I'll give you some advice about how to improve.

IELTS-style speaking questions

IELTS Part 3: "How has your hometown changed in the last 20 years?"

** This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children. For mature audiences only. ** 18+
The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig from Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Illustrations by Ian Falconer
Read by me Teacher Alyse. Listen and follow along.
Send me a message me for your free pdf copy of this book.
https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914
The way the pig is labeled based on his Vietnamese heritage, despite being born in the U.S., mirrors the real-world experiences of many immigrants and their descendants. Even when someone identifies as fully American, they can still be seen as "other" because of their background. The parrot's insistence on framing the pig's identity through an ethnic lens—rather than his actual achievements—reflects how media narratives and public discourse can shape (and sometimes distort) the way individuals are perceived.
This is especially important now, given the ongoing discussions about immigration in the U.S. Many immigrants and first-generation Americans face similar struggles with identity, belonging, and how they're portrayed in society. The story also highlights how insecurities—whether about identity, appearance, or status—can be exacerbated by external judgments.
Themes and Interpretation
•	Identity and Stereotyping: The pig’s frustration highlights how labels—whether about ethnicity or body image—can shape and limit a person’s self-perception.
•	Media Manipulation: The parrot, representing a journalist, distorts facts for a sensationalized story, raising questions about bias and ethics in reporting.
•	Self-Perception and Insecurity: The pig’s struggles with his body image illustrate how external judgments can create deep-seated insecurities.
•	Cultural Commentary: The story subtly critiques societal assumptions about identity and heritage, showing how people (or animals) can be boxed in by others’ perceptions.

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk ( Adult 18+) 

The Parrot and the Potbellied Pig

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ESfIh0Ee_wC_QYl2L0pxREgIhbGPNWvK/view?usp=drivesdk