Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Going to the Vet's (possessive)

This episode evaluates the importance of reading and listening longer texts in language learning. 

Learning to Learn 

Reading and Listening 

In this episode I talk about how to disagree politely and teach you some phrases to help you to disagree without causing offence. 
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Business Buzz

Business Buzz Episode 2 

诗意中国
第一部分：
其实，从屋檐滴下的一颗水珠里
你就可以感受到中国的诗意
那是由屋顶上的积雪融化而成的水珠
当你伸出手掌
那颗水珠就在你的手心眨动
她明亮的就像春天的眼睛


听优美短文，提升中文阅读和写作

诗意中国

Learn about the importance of trees for urban areas. We cover language and ideas related to protecting the environment and building a sustainable world.
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New English US

Green cities: trees, ecology, and the environment

In this episode, we’ll explore the key differences between 只要 and 只有. Both of these words might seem similar at first, but they actually serve different functions in a sentence! Do they both mean “as long as”? Or is there a subtle nuance you should be aware of? I’ll break it down with clear explanations and practical examples. Tune in and make sure you never mix them up again!

条件 (tiáo jiàn)
中文解释：指达成某种目的所需要的前提、要求。
英文解释：Refers to the prerequisites or requirements needed to achieve a certain goal.

满足 (mǎn zú)
中文解释：达到某种要求或标准，感到合适或充分。
英文解释：To meet the requirements or standards, or to feel satisfied or fulfilled.

唯一 (wéi yī)
中文解释：指只有一个，没有其他。
英文解释：Refers to being the only one, with no other alternatives.

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Which One Means “As Long As”? 只要 or 只有？

Pregunté a Pau la extraña e incómoda pregunta....¿QUIÉN ERES? y ésta fue su respuesta 😊

Meet the mexicans

An Indian movie about a woman who agrees to be a surrogate for an American couple.

Vocabulary:
surrogate: a person who carries an embryo in her womb for someone else
lakh: 1 lakh = 100 thousand, Indian currency
IVF: in vitro fertilization, when the egg is fertilized in a lab to create life
manure: horse dung, used to fertilize crops
impregnate: to make pregnant
DNA: genetic code
gig: a job doing a stage performance
Down Syndrome: a genetic disorder
cops: police officers
Hindi: language spoken in northern India
deliver: to give birth
delivery room: the room where a woman gives birth
caucasian: a person of European descent
fair: having light skin

Idioms:
to leave someone hanging: to end support for someone
to break the news to someone: to tell someone bad news
to take someone to court: to file a lawsuit against someone

Learn English with Stories

Movie: Mimi

Useful Phrases for the IELTS Speaking Agreeing, Comparing, Clarifying

Would you like to learn some effective phrases that can enhance your performance in the IELTS Speaking test?

In this podcast, I will share a wide range of useful phrases that can be applied in different sections of the test.

What makes these phrases special is their versatility and abundance, allowing you to express yourself vividly and authentically.

By incorporating these phrases into your responses, you can enhance your overall speaking skills and ultimately improve your IELTS scores.

I have already helped numerous students achieve their desired results, and you can read their success stories on my teacher's page.

Let's embark on this journey together book my time slots now.