There are a number of useful phrases you can use when you want to give your views about controversial subjects. Here are some examples:

I strongly believe that...
As far as I am concerned...
I'm strongly against...
I'm strongly in favor of...
I'm convinced that would work because...
I'm not convinced that would work because...
I'm skeptical of the idea that...
I must admit I think...


Everyday English with Teacher Alyse

Views on controversial subjects

Health emergencies can be terrifying, especially when you're in a foreign country and don't speak the language. 🆘

In this episode of Spanish Unplugged, you'll learn essential phrases to describe symptoms, ask for medical help, and even find a pharmacy when you need it the most. Whether it's stomach pain, headaches, or allergies, we've got you covered!

🎙️ Tune in to practice practical language for emergencies and feel more confident next time you need help.
💡 Want this guide? Drop me a message, and I’ll send it your way!

Spanish Unplugged Podcast

EP10: Health SOS - Quick Survival Guide 🌡️

Tired of abandoning your language resolutions by mid-February? This episode reveals why traditional goal-setting fails for advanced learners—and introduces a game-changing monthly mission system that keeps you motivated all year long. Discover how to turn vague aspirations like "improve my English" into measurable pronunciation victories, one month at a time. Perfect for learners who know there's more progress to make but can't see the next step forward.

British Pronunciation Tips 

Why Your Language Goals Fail by February - Setting language goals that actually work

In the 1970s, renowned Colombian journalist Gonzalo Guillén reported a peculiar story that has since become a memorable anecdote. The tale revolves around a donkey in the town of Sogamoso, who finds himself on the wrong side of the law.

The donkey, in search of fresh grass to graze, wandered onto someone else’s property. This trespassing did not go unnoticed, and the donkey was promptly arrested. He was taken into preventive custody at the local police station, a rather unusual place for a donkey to end up.

But the story takes an even more bizarre turn. During the night, the hungry donkey, perhaps driven by the unfamiliar surroundings or the lack of his usual diet, turned to the only available source of sustenance - the police station’s paperwork. He devoured not only his own case file but also the documents of other detainees.

This incident, while humorous, also serves as a poignant reminder of the often absurd situations that can arise when the worlds of humans and animals intersect. It’s a story that continues to amuse and intrigue, decades after it first made headlines.

This story was originally written by  Gonzalo Guillén and posted on the @HELIODOPTERO X account. 

"Me haces recordar la noticia que redacté en los 70 sobre el burro que fue arrestado en Sogamoso por entrar a pastar en un predio ajeno. Quedó detenido preventivamente en la comisaría de policía y durante la noche se comió con hambre su propio expediente y los de otros presos."

Gonzalo Guillén is a well-known Colombian journalist and researcher. He has been in journalism since 1975 and has worked with various prestigious organizations such as El Tiempo, Colprensa, TV-HOY, La Prensa, El Universo, El País, The Miami Herald, and El Nuevo Herald.

The Macondo man stories

The evidence eraser Donkey 

Exploring the different French accents and dialects spoken in Quebec and Canada! 

French With Frederic

The accents of Quebec and French Canada

Мир, к которому мы привыкли, все еще стремительно меняется. Треть навыков, востребованных сейчас, всего за несколько лет потеряют актуальность и сменятся новыми. Читаем статью про тренд на переобучение на рынке труда.

Текст статьи доступен по ссылке: 
https://trends.rbc.ru/trends/education/65fd40499a794738ebf4e8bc?from=copy

Рекомендуется читать и слушать одновременно.

Если хотите обсудить эту тему - приходите на урок!

Listen and read

Тренд на переобучение на рынке труда B1 - C1

in this vlog, you will learn practice :把 structure, and vocabularies related to food and baking. learn Chinese with this stress less video. 
receipt for the banana cake
2 bananas. 两根香蕉
suger 50g  红糖
olive oil 50g   橄榄油或者玉米油
2 eggs   两个鸡蛋
cake flour 150g    低筋面粉
baking powder 4g   泡打粉
soda 3g   小苏打 
walnuts 60g   核桃
chocolate 50g.  巧克力

Story learning Chinese with Annie

i made a banana cake part 2

Konnichiwa! What kind of meal do you imagine when you hear "food which is good for health"?

Usage of Slow Japanese:
STEP 1. Listen to the episode without seeing scripts.
STEP 2. Go to mochifika.com/podcast/ and check "Key vocabularies of this episode", listen again to the episode while seeing the list.
STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

Scripts and key vocabularies of this episode are here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/slow-japanese-21-63537351?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare

Slow Japanese

Episode #21 - Healthy food?

Two friends, Alex and Jamie, are chatting in a park.

Alex: Hey Jamie, did you hear about the surprise party tonight?

Jamie: No, I haven’t. Are you serious?

Alex: Absolutely! And don't worry, I'm just pulling your leg about the party details.

Jamie: (Looking confused) Wait, what do you mean by "pulling your leg"? Are you actually grabbing my leg?

Alex: (Laughs) No, no! "Pulling your leg" is an idiom. It means I'm just joking or teasing you. I'm not doing anything physical at all.

Jamie: Oh, I see! I thought you meant something literal.

Alex: I can understand the confusion. English idioms can be tricky. "Pulling your leg" simply means I'm kidding.

Jamie: Honestly, I always have a hard time understanding or remembering idioms. How do you do it so easily?

Alex: Well, Mrs. Smith on italki taught me all the tips and tricks for mastering them.

Jamie: Really? How do I get her to teach me too?

Alex: It's super simple, just click her picture on italki and book a lesson.

Jamie: Wow, so simple! I've just booked my lesson. I can't wait to finally get the hang of these idioms.