《1491》- Charles C Mann
《The Picture of Dorian Gray》*not Portrait - Oscar Wilde
《撒哈拉的故事》- 三毛 (sān máo)

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

Chat About 'READING' in Chinese: Our Favorite Books & Authors

-Γεια σας! Ένα καφέ, παρακαλώ!-Τι καφέ;-Ένα φρέντο καπουτσίνο με μαύρη ζάχαρη και κανέλα, παρακαλώ!-Φυσικά...κάτι άλλο;-Ναι, και ένα φραπέ γλυκό. Α, και έναν ελληνικό καφέ!-Ορίστε! -Ευχαριστούμε! Πόσο κάνει;- Είναι εφτά ευρώ και τριάντα λεπτά.-Ορίστε, γεια σας, καλή συνέχεια! 

Dialogues in Greek 

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

日本に帰国しました (I returned to Japan)

色々と考えると迷いますが、実は北海道が良いかなと思っています。
北海道は、東京よりも涼しいですし、ドライブをしながら見る外の眺めは最高だと思います。はるか遠くに沈む夕日も見ることができそうです。
夏休みが楽しみです。夏休みのことを考えると、東京の混雑したラッシュアワーもがまんできます。


N2合格

第1部4章の言葉を使って③「候補地はあるんですか」

Il corpo è un elemento molto importante per gli italiani, e alcuni hanno le idee molto chiare su come prendersene cura o cosa farne in futuro.

Buddies Chats

Tornare in città

Dear all, 

This introduction will give you insight into how my lessons flow and what you might expect when you book a class with me. The recorded 'live' lectures that I will upload are with students that I currently teach. You will hear me ask and answer many questions, and you can practice pronunciation and improve your listening skills for free from each episode. 

My objective is for you to have the courage to book classes with me so you can speak like a native with confidence.

Thank you! 

All the best,
Duran

Say Hi English! With Teacher Duran.

Introduction to the new podcast live lessons that I will be airing. 

In this episode of Italiano Chiaro, we will explore the first 25 essential Italian verbs that every beginner needs to know. These verbs are the building blocks of everyday conversations, from expressing actions and feelings to describing movements and daily routines.

You’ll learn:
✅ The meaning of each verb
✅ Practical examples to use them in sentences

Whether you’re just starting your Italian language journey or looking to strengthen your foundation, this episode is perfect for you. Don’t forget, this is only the first half—stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll cover 25 more must-know verbs!

💡 Ready to practice? Grab a notebook and join me as we explore these verbs step by step.

🎧 Press play, and let’s start speaking Italian together!

Italiano Chiaro Grammatica

Top 25 Italian Verbs Every Beginner Should Know ( first part)

Learn to speak about the weather in Spanish! Best for A2 students (elementary).

Super Basic Spanish

Basic Spanish: ¿Qué tiempo hace? (What's the weather like?)

Problems English learners struggle with. Pronunciation what is it and how to improve it.

Pronunciation is the way in which we produce the sounds and stress patterns of words in a language. Good pronunciation is important for clear and effective communication in English, as it can impact how well others understand what we are saying.

 To improve pronunciation, learners can use various strategies such as listening to and imitating native speakers, using pronunciation guides or apps, and practicing with a language teacher who can provide feedback and correction.

Additionally, learners can work on specific problem areas, such as word stress or intonation, and use resources such as online videos or audio recordings to practice. With consistent effort and practice, learners can improve their pronunciation and become more confident communicators in English.

Dive into the recording and improve your listening / model the pronunciation and be inspired to improve your English further.

Looking for help in different aspects of your English from job interview, business English, important meeting preparation or IELTS speaking?

Look no further - come for my 1-1 training to elevate your English to the next level!

