In this episode, I talk to one of my italki students, Wen from China. We talk about her English
journey and especially her successful strategy that helped her get 7.5 in IELTS.

Transcript available below
https://kevsenglishpodcast.com/2025/03/02/kevs-english-podcast-episode-21-interview-with-wen-from-china-how-she-took-ielts-and-what-her-successful-strategy-is/

Kev's English Podcast

Kev's English Podcast: Episode 21: Interview with Wen from China: how she took IELTS and what her successful strategy is!

 Ideas for Learning English

More Speaking

Try it now！ 听播客回答问题，Listen to the podcast and answer the questions below. There will be a text tomorrow after you finish the exercise!
1.为什么家具一两趟搬不完？wèi shén me jiā jù yì liǎng tàng bān bù wán?
2.搬家公司帮忙搬家怎么样？bān jiā gōng sī báng máng bān jiā zěn me yàng?
3.阿里能来吗？ā lǐ néng lái ma ?


他们在聊啥？What are they talking about？

搬家bān jiā：move house 

"To have a lot on your plate"

Eg; “Forgive me, but I’ve had a lot on my plate.”

or 

“Sorry, I can’t do that right now… I have enough on my plate as it is.”


"To bite off more than you can chew”

Eg; “We planned to see too many landmarks in this city in one day. I think we bit off more than we could chew.”

or 

"I signed up for five advanced courses this term, but between the exams and the extra assignments, I definitely bit off more than I can chew."

Have you ever used these expressions before? 

Luke's English Sessions

Ep 11. Food-related Metaphors

Hi, and welcome back to Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates with Teacher Alyse!
Today, we’re going on an adventure to learn words that start with the letter A. Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own.

alpaca, alligator, ant, anteater, anemone, apple, arrow, aardvark, asparagus, anaconda, anchor

Great job! Keep practicing, and if you’d like free flashcards to follow along, send me a message. You can also watch this Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt video on YouTube to learn even more!
See you next time—bye for now!


Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter A

After the verb "быть"... the stories begin here. Let's shed some light on this confusing story. 💡

All about Russian language 🌟

Быть + what? 

El verbo dar aparece en muchas expresiones, probablemente más de las que piensas. Y la verdad que la mayoría de ellas me parecen curiosas, divertidas o interesantes. Por eso, para comentar todas las expresiones que quería he tenido que grabar dos episodios, aquí tienes el primero de ellos.
Las expresiones que comento me parecen divertidas, curiosas o interesantes, y como en la mayoría de las veces con las expresiones, la traducción palabra por palabra no funciona, necesitamos conocer la expresión en su conjunto.
Espero que disfrutes el episodio. Y después de escucharlo me encantaría escuchar tus propios ejemplos. Elige una de las expresiones y crea tu propia frase.


Blanca to go 

47 – Expresiones que usan el verbo dar I 

A 30-day positive affirmation journey with Rose

Day 28

Workload overwhelm is a significant contributor to decreased job satisfaction. To address this issue, organizations must implement strategies to balance employee workloads, enhance job design, and foster a supportive work environment.

Workload Management

Effective task allocation: Distribute tasks equitably among team members, considering individual capacities.
Realistic goal setting: Establish achievable objectives and deadlines.
Prioritization techniques: Teach employees how to prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency.
Delegation: Empower employees to delegate tasks when appropriate.

Job Design

Job enrichment: Expand job roles to include more challenging and rewarding tasks.
Job rotation: Provide opportunities for employees to experience different roles.
Employee autonomy: Grant employees more control over their work processes.
Skill development: Invest in employee training and development to enhance capabilities.

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work arrangements: Offer options like remote work, flexible hours, and compressed workweeks.
Sabbatical programs: Provide opportunities for employees to recharge and gain new perspectives.
Wellness initiatives: Support employee well-being through programs like stress management and mindfulness.
Open communication: Encourage employees to discuss workload concerns openly.

Organizational Culture

Recognition and rewards: Acknowledge and appreciate employee contributions.
Supportive leadership: Foster a culture of trust and collaboration.
Employee empowerment: Encourage decision-making and problem-solving at all levels.
Continuous improvement: Implement systems for gathering employee feedback and making changes.
By implementing these strategies, organizations can create a more balanced and fulfilling work environment, leading to increased job satisfaction, reduced turnover, and improved overall performance.