I have recently read something about sharks that changed my mind about environment protection. Once we were told that sharks are one of the most dangerous animals in the world. Many people were attacked by sharks. Though attacks do occur, there is another fact shows that over 0ne millions sharks killed by people every year. It may be sounds great, but as the population of sharks shrinks, the sea animals which once were the food of sharks become more and more. They eat small fish what is the food for people. As the population of small fish redecue, seaweed has no enemy and spreads everywhere. You can imagine that you go to a beach but it's a green sea over there. When you know what activities can directly affect the enviroment, we can easily avoid doing them. But when our activities indirenctly affect the environment, we need to know how deep our activities can affect our environment. For example, using tissue means that a tree has might been cut. so, what activities we can take part in to protect the invironment? I think that thinking about how your daily activites affect the world is the most important activity you need to do first.

🎙️ Introducing “The Voice You Forgot You Had” By Anatoly Glazkov – Identity Architect for High-Stakes Professionals Most learners think their struggle is with English. In reality, it’s with identity. After years of study, many high-achieving women still feel a quiet dissatisfaction every time they speak — as if their English is fine, but they aren’t. Their voice sounds smaller than who they really are. This podcast is about that hidden moment — when confidence collapses not because of grammar, but because of who’s behind the words. I’m Anatoly, an identity architect for high-stakes professionals. Over 20,000 sessions taught me one truth: you don’t need more English; you need to recalibrate the person who uses it. Each short episode is a cinematic exploration of what happens when you step out of the English performance box and start speaking as your real self. It’s not language training — it’s psychological tuning. You’ll hear reflections, guided moments, and stories from people who learned to stop asking “How do I sound?” and start asking “Who is speaking?” Episode 0 — “The Architect of the Voice” The story behind my method, Identity Recalibration: how I help professionals transform anxiety into presence and performance into authenticity. Listen when you need to reconnect with the part of you that already knows how to speak.

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!