There is actually a small subset of sounds, both consonants and vowels, that make up the Russian accent. Once you learn what these few things are, it will go a long way towards helping you create a more American sound.

English for IT Pros

Accent Reduction for Russian Speakers

Knowing Everything About Chinese Cultrue

13east, west, south, north in Beijing

Cuando las mujeres tienen la regla, en muchos casos puede ser un tabú para hablarlo en el entorno de trabajo, educativo o incluso familiar. En muchos países las mujeres siguen avergonzándose por tener su menstruación. En este episodio mi amiga Inés y yo te contamos nuestra opinión sobre tener la regla en España 

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Tener la regla es España ¿es un tabú?

In these episodes I'm going to talk about everything that seems interesting to me. Everything that I have heard or I have read! ❤️

Shirin English Podcast

Shirin interests : introduction 

En este episodio hablo sobre el lenguaje inclusivo en el español, explico qué es y cual es mi opinión al respecto.

THOUGHTS IN ANDALUSIAN SPANISH

¿Qué es el LENGUAJE INCLUSIVO? ¿Deberíamos usarlo?

文の最後につく「か」　 　「か」 at the end of a sentence

「か」 means not only “question”, but also “proposal” and “reaffirmation” . Let’s see some sample sentences!

こんにちは。おげんきですか。
「おげんきですか」の「か」は、人になにかを聞くときに使いますね。
「いそがしいですか。」「ちょっと　いいですか。」「これはいくらですか。」など、質問するときに使います。
でも、「か」は　質問するときだけ使うのでしょうか。

例えば、
「いっしょに　ご飯　食べようか。」
「ごはんのあとで、花火しようか。」
この「か」は、いっしょに何かをしようと提案したいときに使っています。

それから、
「え！きょうが　かのじょの　誕生日だったのか。わすれてたよ！」
「ああ、これか。　田中さんがおいしいって言ってたアイスクリーム。」
ここで使われている「か」は、再確認したいときに使っています。

このように文の最後につく「か」には　「質問」「提案」「再確認」の３つの使い方があります。
①	Question　質問（しつもん）
②	Proposal　提案（ていあん）
③	Reaffirmation　再確認（さいかくにん）


ことばコトバ言葉kotoba

「か」at the end of sentence

Habit stacking is a technique where you link a new habit or task to an existing one so it's easier to form. 

To prepare for an interview, start small by reviewing your resume after breakfast each day.

Then, build on that by following it with researching common interview questions while you commute. 

Next, add practicing answers aloud in your car or on a walk. 

Gradually increase difficulty by recording mock interviews on your phone and reviewing where you can improve. 

Soon, your routine will be: 

breakfast > resume review > research questions > practice answers > mock interview. 

Then, take it a step further. After work, fit in calling contacts for referrals during your regular exercise. 

Follow exercise with reviewing your networking and researching the company more in-depth. 
Right before bed, update your notes so it's fresh in your mind. 

Within a few weeks, all these small, connected habits will have you fully prepared without much effort since it's just an extension of your daily routine. 

Habit stacking makes interview prep seamless and ensures you put your best foot forward on the big day!

The Global Professional Podcast

Habit Stacking for Job Interviews - Episode 42

This is an important grammar topic at the intermediate level. This short episode introduces the idea of ergative verbs. 

Ergative verbs are a set of verbs which have a third option besides being active or passive: ergative. This means they are active in form, with the receiver of the verb's action as the subject. The meaning is the same as the passive. 

The examples I use in the episode: 
The store opens at 10. 
The movie will star at 8pm. 
The music stopped. 
The weather changed.
The chicken is cooking. 
The car is reversing. 
The plants grew. 
The window broke. 

I hope you enjoy the episode and find it helpful. Message me with any questions you have. 
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See you soon!


English with Eric

Grammar: Ergative Verbs

In this episode of Streetwise English Podcast, I talk about using basketball to meet new friends. My teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening!