Hello and welcome to my new podcast channel The Conversation. This channel will focus on Business news articles and current affairs aimed at B2-C2 English level students. 

If you have any suggestions on topics you will would me to cover please feel free to leave me a comment below.

The Conversation

The Conversation Introduction Episode 

Ich habe mit Absicht diese Geschichte sehr langsam vorgelesen, damit ihr die Aussprache mitverfolgen könnt. Hier ist die Geschichte im Text:

"Der Überraschungskuchen"

Es war ein sonniger Samstagmorgen, und Emily hatte Geburtstag. Sie wachte mit einem Lächeln auf, weil sie wusste, dass ihre besten Freunde, Mia und Lucas, zu ihrem Geburtstag kommen würden. Emily freute sich auf ihren Besuch und auf die gemeinsame Zeit, die sie verbringen würden.

Die Sonne schien hell, als Mia und Lucas endlich ankamen. Emily begrüßte sie mit einem breiten Lächeln an der Tür und umarmte sie herzlich. Sie wusste, dass sie einen tollen Tag zusammen haben würden.

Emily, Mia und Lucas verbrachten den Tag damit, lustige Spiele im Garten zu spielen. Sie tobten herum, spielten Verstecken und lachten über lustige Geschichten. Es war ein Tag voller Freude und Gelächter.

Nachdem sie draußen gespielt hatten, gingen sie ins Haus, um Emily's Geburtstagskuchen zu genießen. Als Emily die Kerzen ausblies und sich etwas wünschte, sangen Mia und Lucas fröhlich "Happy Birthday". Dann schnitten sie den Kuchen in Stücke und genossen jede köstliche Bissen.

Der Tag verging viel zu schnell, aber Emily war überglücklich. Sie fühlte sich so glücklich und dankbar, ihre besten Freunde an ihrem Geburtstag bei sich zu haben. Als Mia und Lucas sich schließlich verabschiedeten, versprachen sie, bald wiederzukommen, um mehr Abenteuer zu erleben.

Kurze Hörgeschichten 

Der Geburtstagskuchen (Eine kurze und langsam ausgesprochene Geschichte zum Mitverfolgen)

** 课堂上可选普通话上课喔！**
* * 很抱歉!  因一时的技术问题今集或需把音量调大,  下集开始定会改善,  还望大家见谅 **

粤语中的「第四声＋第四声」音调组合（Tone Pair 4–4）对母语是普通话的学习者来说常常很难掌握。因为粤语的第四声和普通话的第三声在音高上很接近。但普通话中有「变调规则」，比如“洗脸”（xǐ liǎn）常常读作“xí liǎn”，学习者习惯了一个字自动变成第二声。在粤语中就没有这种变化，所以连续发出两个低降调的音会让人不习惯。本集我们将一起练习这些容易读错的发音组合，进行短时间而集中的训练！

English Version :
Tone Pair 4–4 in Cantonese can be tricky for Mandarin speakers because the pitch of Cantonese Tone 4 is similar to Mandarin Tone 3. However, Mandarin has tone sandhi rules where Tone 3 changes to Tone 2 in words like 洗臉 (xǐ liǎn → xí liǎn), so Mandarin speakers aren't used to keeping two low tones in a row. In this episode, we’ll tackle this challenging pair with short but focused pronunciation practice. 

無mou4 常soeng4 	（Impermanence）	                    无常
難naan4 明ming4	        （Hard to understand）	            难懂
華waa4 人jan4	        （Ethnic Chinese）	                    华人
平ping4 衡hang4	        （Balance / Equilibrium）	            平衡
奇kei4 聞man4	        （Strange news / Bizarre tale）	    奇闻

👂 想更快在发音上看到进步？想建立学习信心？
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Chloe 港式粵語 - 中至高级程度課程

<今集或需把音量調大> 第四聲配第四聲嘅聲調組合  Tone pair 4-4 :  無mou4 常soeng4 / 難naan4 明ming4 / 華waa4 人jan4 / 平ping4 衡hang4 / 奇kei4 聞man4

Tiny Topics Podcast - Episode 1 - Why The Internet Is Broken and How to Fix It

Ever feel like the internet is getting worse? You're not crazy - there's a word for it. 🚨

In this episode of Tiny Topics, we break down the viral concept of "ensh*ttification" - the reason why platforms like Amazon and Facebook go from amazing to awful. Learn why your apps are designed to trick your "fat fingers" and how AI slop is taking over your feed.

But there's hope! Discover the simple solution that keeps some sites honest and what we can do to get a better web.

PLUS: Learn essential vocabulary, so you can sound like a native while complaining like a pro. 

Perfect for English learners who want to understand modern tech culture AND boost their vocabulary! 👍

#LearnEnglish #ESL #Internet #Tech #Podcast #Vocabulary

Tiny Topics! Tiny Talks about Big Topics!

Tiny Topics Podcast - Episode 1 - Why The Internet Is Broken and How to Fix It

"Prepositions of Place: Mastering Everyday English with Jerome"
In this episode, we’re diving into prepositions of place—those small but essential words that make a big difference in everyday conversations! I’m joined by Jerome, an experienced ESL teacher, who shares fun tips, examples, and activities to help you understand how to use prepositions like in, on, under, behind, and more. Whether you're describing your surroundings or giving directions, this episode will boost your confidence and clarity. Tune in and learn how to make your English more precise and natural!

Thanks to Jerome for being such a great guest!!!

Alexis : https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9464070
Jerome: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/4075458

Hey Alexis!

Prepositions of Place: Mastering Everyday English with Alexis

En este episodio hablaremos de la familia mexicana, sus características principales y los tipos de familia más comunes en la actualidad .

The Mexican Way Podcast- Sandra Alvarado

The Mexican Family

GROG LIKE ROCK!

Was your Genetic Code written using Comic Sans? Are you afraid of coming across as a knuckle dragging cave man?

Jerome and Alexis will help you see the grammatic renaissance that is... the passive voice!

The Jerome Meadows Experience

How to Exploit Workers using the Passive Voice!

IELTS Preparation & Sample Answers. Part 1 - Clothes - 6 New questions.

Q. 1. What kind of clothes do people wear to work in your country? Why?
Q. 2. How have clothes fashions changed in your country over the last few decades?
Q. 3. What is the difference between clothes that young people and old people like to wear?
Q. 4. What influence has the fashion industry had in your country? Why?
Q. 5. What do you think will be the effects of the fashion industry in the next ten years?
Q. 6. How does advertising influence what clothes and dresses people choose to buy? Is this true for everyone?

Please pause, record some ideas and incorporate them into your answers & send me a class request so we can go through your unique challenges so I can prepare you for y our IELTS speaking experience.



IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation & Sample Answers. Part 1 - Clothes - 6 New questions.

Why we need to protect polar bears

Polar bears are being increasingly threatened by the effects of climate change, but their disappearance could have far-reaching consequences. They are uniquely adapted to the extreme conditions of the Arctic Circle, where temperatures can reach -40°C. One reason for this is that they have up to 11 centimetres of fat underneath their skin. Humans with comparative levels of adipose tissue would be considered obese and would be likely to suffer from diabetes and heart disease. Yet the polar bear experiences no such consequences.

A 2014 study by Shi Ping Liu and colleagues sheds light on this mystery. They compared the genetic structure of polar bears with that of their closest relatives from a warmer climate, the brown bears. This allowed them to determine the genes that have allowed polar bears to survive in one of the toughest environments on Earth. Liu and his colleagues found the polar bears had a gene known as APoB, which reduces levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) – a form of ‘bad’ cholesterol. In humans, mutations of this gene are associated with increased risk of heart disease. Polar bears may therefore be an important study model to understand heart disease in humans.

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