Want better results in life? Start with better questions. This episode uncovers the art and science behind crafting questions that unlock creativity, foster connections, and guide you to solutions faster than ever. Ready to rethink how you ask and listen? Tune in and transform your mindset today.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Stop Searching for Answers: Ask Better Questions Instead

Here you can practice the Swedish alphabet! 
The Swedish alphabet with the sound of letters, and names and words for each letter. 

Just Started Learning Swedish/A1 Svenskan  

Det Svenska Alfabetet-The Swedish Alphabet

Fao nos cuenta cómo llegó a los balcanes el sueño del festival Guca y su grupo La Cumbia Balkanska

Ritmos del mundo

#4 Viaje a Bulgaria

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xx76aU-ITMi2rZgnn8JhQiCDOuCksBTUFP3xf6MqSmc/edit?usp=sharing

Consejos para mis estudiantes e invitados.

¡Culturas: cálidas y frías! ¿Qué onda con las diferencias culturales? (con transcripción)

This short news is about an experiment how Japanese company tries to get people back to the office ! 

Here is the useful vocab for this :
*work remotely
     * the technology giant
     *to give
     *to entice
     *quality time
     *stain-proof
     *pet supplies
     *suburb

Kate´s speaking :)

New perk for the Japanese workers!

Do you find IELTS Writing Task 2 difficult? You’re not alone. Many IELTS students – especially those from exam-focused education systems like China and Turkey – struggle with critical thinking, idea generation, and writing balanced arguments.

In this episode of Kev’s English Podcast, I share:

Why students often misread IELTS Writing Task 2 prompts

The problem with one-sided essays and memorised templates

How cultural and educational backgrounds affect IELTS performance

The importance of critical thinking for achieving Band 7 or higher

Practical strategies to develop stronger ideas and examples in your essays

I also talk about my ongoing research project with IELTS students in China and Turkey, and how it can help learners like you write more natural, effective essays.

🎧 Listen now and take a big step toward your IELTS Writing goals!

👉 For transcripts, tips, and IELTS coaching, visit theenglishnative.com
And see me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEnglishNative

Kev's English Podcast

KEP 37: Why Many IELTS Students Struggle with Task 2 (Critical Thinking & Common Mistakes)

今日は「一休さんのとんち」について話しました。
無理難題を"とんち"で解決する、一休さん。
誰しも見たことがある有名なアニメですが、そのとんちの中で、僕は長年、納得がいってない解決法があります。
今日はその納得がいかないとんちについて話しました。
なぜ納得がいかないか、またどうすれば納得がいくかを話しているので、僕の一休さんへの文句にぜひ付き合ってください笑
☆目次
0:00 オープニング
0:30 一休さんの説明
1:30 とんち①: この橋渡るべからず
3:35 とんち②: 水あめ
7:00 納得いかないとんち: 屏風の虎
9:20 納得いかない理由
12:58 一休さんはどう答えるべきか？
☆語彙
とんち
無理難題
見せ所
堂々と
水あめ
和尚さん
育ち盛り
精進料理
茶碗
罰する
屏風
将軍
家来
準備万端
手が付けられない
成り立つ
詰めが甘い
盲点
虚をつく
折れる
自白
力技
書き置き
バックレ

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

一休さん、そのとんち、どうなの？

Un leone, giunto fino al mare, vedendo un delfino che nuota nell'acqua, decide di proporgli un'alleanza: i due si aiuteranno a vicenda, in caso di bisogno. Ma le cose sono più difficili di quello che sembrano.

Vittorio per Voi

Il leone e il delfino

Hello everyone, I am your professional teacher Yu zhe, I am glad to meet you guys here, on this channel.

This podcast is aim for students whose Chinese is at level B1 to B2, or intermediate level. However, no matter what level you are at now, you still can listen to this podcast.  In each episode, a news headline will be introduced , and we can learn some vocabulary, grammar, or some new knowledge from that. The Chinese and English transcription of the news headline and vocabulary are provided.

At the end of the each episode, I will give some questions for you to think, to exercise. If you want, you can try to make some sentences with the new vocabulary .

The duration of each episode is about 10 mins. Therefore, you can use a little time to learn Chinese, to improve yourself little by little. Welcome everyone listen to my channel, and please share your opinions or thoughts with me!

New episode will be published on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.