“Hit the Nail on the Head” *Hey everyone! Let’s dive into a useful idiom: “hit the nail on the head.” It means to say or do exactly the right thing. Imagine your friend explains perfectly to you,why you’re tired and he says
“You’ve been working too much.”
You could say, “You hit the nail on the head!” It’s great for emphasizing accuracy in ideas or actions. Can you think of a time you hit the nail on the head?

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Hit the Nail on the Head

Master the difference between the short /ɒ/ (as in what and hot) and the long /ɔː/ (as in water and talk). In this lesson, you’ll practice mouth positioning, tongue placement, and vowel length through repetition, word pairs, and tongue twisters. Perfect for sharpening your ear and improving your British English pronunciation. Exaggeration techniques included for maximum effect.
Transcript: 
  /ɒ/- What,  hot, not, dog, lot, shop, clock, pocket, follow, hobby, What, watch, want, wallet, wash, wander,
/ɔː/-  water, law, talk, walk, warm, thought, short, more, board, quarter, water, walk, talk, warm, wardrobe, warning,
(Minimal pairs 1)
hot — haaaawl, not — nooorth, dog — dawwwwrn, what — waaa-ter, cot — cooourt
(Minimal pairs 2)
what — water, dog — talk, watch — walk, lot — law, want — warm, clock — caught, pocket — board, shop — short, follow — fall, wander — warning, wash – warm, wallet – wardrobe, quantity – quarter, not — north
(Minimal pairs 3)
dog — dawn, cot — court, rot — road,  got — gore, pop — pour, shock — shore, cross — coarse, body — board, hobby — hoard,  off — or
(Tongue Twisters)
“Tom’s small shop sold lots of hot chocolate pots.”
“Tall Paul taught four warm dogs to walk by the shore.”
“Wanda watched Walter walk past the shop with a long, warm stopwatch.”
“Short dogs got lost on the long walk to the old forest.”


British Pronunciation Tips 

British Vowel Sound Masterclass – Lesson 3: What & Water Practice - The Short /ɒ/ and Long /ɔː/

In this episode, you’ll learn how to become a better writer for work. You may have noticed that some people have the gift of gab from an early age. But becoming a great writer takes some effort for everyone. In this episode, you’ll hear about my path to becoming a better writer, and I’ll share five tips to help you improve your business English writing skills. 

When you write in a polite, confident, clear, and concise manner, you will gain your emails answered quickly! You’ll also gain respect and approval of your ideas. You’ll also build relationships and achieve your goals, like securing more clients or making more sales. 

Episode originally published on September 25, 2020
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/how-to-become-a-better-writer/.

Express to Impress

How to Improve Your Business English Writing Skills

In today's episode, we’re diving into how to talk about feelings and mood in Ukrainian – from saying "I am happy" to "I am tired," and even how to ask others how they feel.

With simple tips and memory tricks, you’ll quickly pick up these essential expressions, plus a fun mini-dialogue to help you practice real-life conversations.

Listen now and start talking about your feelings in Ukrainian today!

Basic Feelings:

Я щасливий / Я щаслива – I am happy
Я сумний / Я сумна – I am sad
Я злий / Я зла – I am angry
Я втомлений / Я втомлена – I am tired

Emotions with "мені":

Мені страшно – I feel scared
Мені погано – I feel bad
Мені весело – I feel cheerful

Asking Others How They Feel:

Як ти себе почуваєш? – How do you feel?
Що з тобою? – What’s wrong?
Я почуваюся добре – I feel good
Я почуваюся не дуже – I don’t feel great

Mini-Dialogue:

Привіт! Як ти себе почуваєш? – Hi! How are you feeling?
Я щасливий, бо сьогодні вихідний! А ти? – I’m happy because today is a day off! And you?
Я втомлений, бо багато працював. – I’m tired because I worked a lot.
О, відпочинь! – Oh, get some rest!

Український подкаст для початківців з Альоною / Ukrainian podcast for beginners with Alyona 

Talking About Feelings & Mood

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"Можно" es una palabra en ruso que se traduce al español como "se puede", "es posible" o "puede". Se utiliza para solicitar permiso o hacer una pregunta para obtener autorización. También se puede utilizar en situaciones en las que se busca confirmación o se pregunta si algo es aceptable o permitido.

Мои примеры:
Можно бутылку/бутылочку воды, пожалуйста.
¿Me das una botella/botellita de agua, por favor?

Можно чашку/чашечку кофе, пожалуйста.
¿Me das una taza/tazita de café, por favor?

Можно 1 килограмм помидор, пожалуйста.
¿Me das un kilogramo de tomates, por favor?

Можно позвонить?
¿Puedo llamar?

Можно счёт, пожалуйста.
¿Puedo tener la cuenta, por favor?

Можно выйти?
¿Puedo salir?

Можно поговорить с вами?
¿Puedo hablar contigo?

Можно я закрою дверь/мне можно закрыть дверь.
¿Puedo cerrar la puerta? / ¿Me permites cerrar la puerta?

Можно я открою окно/мне можно открыть окно.
¿Puedo abrir la ventana? / ¿Me permites abrir la ventana?

Мне можно включить телевизор?
¿Puedo encender la televisión?

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En este episodio aprenderemos la palabra muy útil "можно". 

A short story. let's listen and find the idioms and slang words

English My Way

Whispering Pine

Phrasal verbs are very common in English, especially in informal contexts. 
 They are made up of a verb and a particle or, sometimes, two particles. The particle often changes the meaning of the verb. Today let's learn 5 simple phrasal verbs with "look". 


All-Weather English

5 simple phrasal verbs with "look" 

Begin by explaining what cross-functional collaboration is. It involves working together across different departments or teams to achieve a common goal. Emphasize that it requires effective communication, flexibility, and an understanding of different perspectives and expertise.

Identify specific examples of cross functional projects or tasks where you’ve worked with people from different departments. 
Describe your role in these projects and the outcomes achieved by the cross-functional teams. Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your answers.

Cross-functional teams rely on communication. Discuss how you’ve effectively communicated with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Share instances when you actively sought input from others, listened to their perspectives, and built consensus. Highlight your adaptability in adjusting your communication style to suit different team members.

Address how you handle conflicts that arise during collaboration. Explain how you’ve resolved disagreements or differing opinions.
Showcase your ability to find common ground, mediate, and maintain positive relationships even when faced with conflicting priorities.

Cross-functional work environments can be dynamic. Discuss how you’ve adapted to changing circumstances or unexpected challenges.
Share examples of how you’ve adjusted your approach, learned new skills, or embraced different viewpoints to achieve common goals.

Demonstrate your ability to understand the organization’s overall objectives. Explain how your cross-functional work contributes to the company’s success.
Discuss how you’ve aligned your efforts with broader strategic goals and how you’ve helped bridge gaps between different functions.

Highlight instances when you’ve collaborated with colleagues from various departments. Describe how you’ve leveraged their expertise to enhance outcomes.
Discuss your role in bringing teams together and fostering a collaborative culture.