Beginner Chinese Listening

Level up your Chinese listening! This channel, crafted for HSK 5 & 5+ learners, covering business, news, culture, tech, etc. Each episode comes with transcripts and vocab notes (contact me). 

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Intermediate Chinese Listening

No More Getting Lost in Chinese Learning

This podcast is about this celebration and its customs, from its beginning to the present day.

Culture and Heritage of Latin America

Day of the Dead, ancestral celebration of Mexico.

Tre ragazze si presentano al signor Cristi, dichiarando di essere la figlia che non vede da vent'anni. Il signor Cristi chiede allora aiuto all'ispettore Malvisi che escogita un metodo per riuscire a scoprire la vera Agata Cristi, vale a dire la figlia del signor Cristi e per farlo ricorrerà all'aiuto di Agatha Christie, la grande scrittrice inglese.  

Se io fossi Sherlock Holmes

Chi è Agata Cristi?

Welcome to English Learners Boost, where language meets empowerment! Join me, Ian, a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor, as we explore the advantages of being an English speaker. From career opportunities to cultural immersion, we'll uncover the practical benefits and enriching experiences that come with mastering the global language. Plus, don't miss out on personalized English tutoring sessions with me on italki. Book your lesson today and embark on a journey to fluency! Let's boost your English skills together.

English Learner's Boost

Advantages of an English Speaker

Let's learn about the different royal families and monarchs around the world.

Can I Say - Can I Do

Spain Monarchy.

Homophones: each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling, for example new and knew.

“You bare your skin when you wear a bikini.”

Bear: 1) To endure or carry on. 2) A large furry animal

“There is someone in the bear cage! I can’t bear to watch!”

Bored: Having a lack of interest.

“I was so bored during that speech. I almost fell asleep.”

Board: 1) A thin flat piece of material. 2) The decision-makers within an organization.

“The board of directors at the Surf Club have decided which surf board we should use.”

Toe: You have five of them on each foot.

“I stubbed my toe today and it’s still throbbing.”

Tow: To pull another vehicle, possibly by a rope or chains.

“After a car accident a tow truck will come and tow your vehicle away.”

Through: Going in on one side and coming out the other.

“The road is blocked and I can’t get through. There might be an accident.”

Threw: To hurl, or to propel with force (the past tense of ‘throw’).

“He threw the ball really fast.”

Meet: To encounter

“I will meet you tomorrow around 3 PM.”

Meat: The flesh of an animal that’s eaten as food.

“What meat would you like for dinner, chicken or beef?”

Break: 1) To interrupt something. 2) To shatter or fracture.

“We should take a break from dancing before we break our backs.”

Brake: A device for stopping a vehicle.

“I need to get my car checked, I think the brakes are going.”

I hope this clears things up a bit for you. Still confused? Ask questions in your next class, we will be happy to help.

Nit-Picky English with Nika 

Common Homophones (words that sound alike)

Forget the fancy suits and practiced answers.  Job interviews are about why, not what.  Why are you here? Why should we care?  The truth is, the scripted responses you rehearse might not resonate.  But what if you could tap into your authentic self, the one brimming with passion and ideas?  That's the power of mastering impromptu speaking.

Think of an interview not as an interrogation, but a conversation fueled by purpose.  Impromptu speaking allows you to sound natural and convincing.  It lets you ditch the script and dive straight into the wellspring of your "Why."  The interviewer throws a curveball question?  No problem.  You can think on your feet,  demonstrating your ability to adapt and solve problems –  essential skills in today's ever-changing workplace.

Imagine being asked about a weakness.  A scripted response sounds robotic.  But with impromptu fluency, you can talk about a past challenge, how you learned from it, and how that experience fuels your drive to succeed.  It's a story, not a statistic.  Stories connect.  They show your human side, your ability to overcome obstacles – all qualities that make you a compelling candidate. 

Confidence is another perk.  When you can speak confidently and articulately without a script, you project a powerful presence.  It shows you believe in yourself and your ideas –  the kind of person who inspires trust and gets things done.  So, ditch the memorization and embrace the impromptu.  It's not about having all the answers, but about the passion and purpose behind them.  That's the "Why" that will land you the job.

Don't wait for the interview to start honing your impromptu skills.  Start conversations with friends, family, or even strangers.  Challenge yourself to think on your feet and express yourself clearly.  Record yourself and watch it back.  Sign up for a session and we can focus on improving your impromptu speaking ability to make sure you get hired!

The Global Professional Podcast

Impromptu Speaking and Job Interviews - Episode 93

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