What motivates you is very important in English learning and motivation does not always come from positive thinking.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

What Motivates You?

In this first episode, I'll talk about Crete in general and go trough general information about the island.

Noémie voyage en Europe

Bienvenue en Crète ! 

JOYCE: Should we take a taxi or a bus to the mall?
BILL: Let’s take a bus. It’s impossible to get a taxi during 
rush hour.
JOYCE: Isn’t that a bus stop over there?
BILL: Yes ... Oh! There’s a bus now. We’ll have to run to 
catch it.
JOYCE: Oh, no! We just missed it.
BILL: No problem. There’ll be another one in 10 minutes.


LANGUAGE NOTES
• Should we … or …? Is a way of asking “Which is better?” “Should” is used to ask 
for an opinion. Note that we do not say “Will” here.
• Take a taxi or a bus? The word “or” signals a choice here. Notice the rising 
intonation on taxi (the first choice) and falling intonation on bus (the second choice).
• Let’s (Let us) means “I think we should do this.”
• Rush hour is the time of day when most people are going to or from work. In most 
American cities, rush hour is from about 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. and from about 4:30 to 
6:30 p.m. Notice that “rush hour” is a compound noun, with the main stress on the 
first word.
• Isn’t that This is a negative question. The speaker expects an affirmative answer. It 
is used to check information.
• Bus stop is a compound noun, with the main stress on the first word.
• Oh! is an exclamation used to express alarm or surprise.
• Oh, no! is an expression used to express disappointment.
• We just missed it here means “We arrived a moment too late to get the bus.” 
Notice the emphasis on “just” to show the very recent past.
• No problem here means “It doesn’t matter.

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 19: Transportation 

the difference between 放松 and 轻松, show me with examples
放松 (fàng sōng) and 轻松 (qīng sōng) are both adjectives that can be translated as "relaxed" in English. However, there are some subtle differences in how they are used.
放松 (fàng sōng)  is a more general term that refers to the state of being relaxed or at ease. For example:
我喜欢做瑜伽，因为它能让我放松。(I like doing yoga because it helps me relax.)
wǒ xǐ huān zuò yú jiā, yīn wéi tā néng ràng wǒ fàng sōng.
假期让我放松许多。(The vacation helped me relax a lot.)
jià qī ràng wǒ fàng sōng xǔ duō.

轻松 (qīng sōng) on the other hand, is often used to describe an activity or task that is easy and not very demanding. For example:
这道题目太轻松了，我很快就会做出来。(This problem is too easy. I'll finish it quickly.)
zhè dào tí mù tài qīng sōng le, wǒ hěn kuài jiù huì zuò chū lái.
这项工作对我来说很轻松。(This job is very easy for me.)
zhè xiàng gōng zuò duì wǒ lái shuō hěn qīng sōng.

So, while both words refer to a state of relaxation, 放松 is more general and refers to a general feeling of relaxation, while 轻松 is more specific and refers to an activity or task that is easy and not very demanding.

Difference between A and B in Chinese with Shanmei

Difference between 放松 (fàng sōng) and 轻松 (qīng sōng) 

In this episode, you will how to use the STAR method to answer behavioral interview questions more efficiently and effectively.

Get the notes from today's episode at TanniaSuarez.com/blog/behavioral-interview-questions.

Business English with Tannia

How to Use the STAR Method in Your Job Interview

Ciao! In questo episodio vorrei fare un riassunto delle notizie e degli eventi più importanti di questo fine gennaio 2022 italiano + una notizia interessante per gli studenti di italiano! 
Aspetto i vostri sinceri feedback, consigli, idee... sono "tutta orecchie"! 

L'Italia per tutti

Episodio 1: notizie da gennaio 2022

In this empowering episode of English Learners Boost, discover how to stop waiting and start unlocking your potential in English learning today! a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor, shares inspiring stories, practical strategies, and actionable tips to help you break through fear and hesitation. Plus, learn how booking a personalized lesson on iTalki can accelerate your progress. Don’t wait—your journey to fluency starts NOW!

English Learner's Boost

Unlock Your Potential NOW: No More Waiting!

In this Chillchat episode, Karen and 柏威 discussed cooking-related verbs as well as practiced the INFAMOUS 把(bǎ) structure in Chinese grammar. They also chatted about their go-to dishes. Surprisingly, sauerkraut fish is so easy!

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

你的拿手菜是什么？What is your signature dish? & Chinese Grammar 把(bǎ)！

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