This English learning episode is about how to use the pomodoro study method.  Study more focused and book an English lesson with me!  https://teach.italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening!

Streetwise English

SWE20  Method to improve focus while studying

You know the word "actually" means "in reality" — but why does it sometimes sound polite and sometimes sound passive-aggressive? In this episode, we break down the four ways native speakers actually use "actually": softening corrections, expressing surprise, emphasizing clarity, and (if you're not careful) sounding defensive. The dictionary definition only tells part of the story. This episode teaches you how tone and context turn a simple word into a powerful tool for managing conversations — or accidentally starting arguments.

Context Clues

Why 'Actually' Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means

In this episode, Smith shares practical tips to help you improve your English listening skills. From listening to content you enjoy to practicing active listening, these strategies will boost your comprehension and make you a more confident listener. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced learner, these tips will help you get better at understanding English in no time!

LEARN BY LISTENING

STOP LETTING LISTENING STOP YOU!

If learning English really worked, why do you still panic?

This short episode explores a question many adult learners quietly struggle with:
why English feels “there” in class, but disappears in interviews, meetings, or conversations with native speakers.

Based on patterns observed in years of working with adult learners in professional contexts, the episode looks at why vocabulary, grammar, apps, and repeated courses often don’t lead to confidence when pressure appears.

Instead of focusing on “learning more,” this episode invites listeners to reflect on what happens inside them in high-stakes moments — and why the problem may not be language knowledge at all.

The goal is not to offer quick fixes, but to help learners recognize a hidden gap that keeps English feeling endless, frustrating, and unreliable, even after years of study.

Written and recorded to encourage clarity, self-observation, and a new way of thinking about progress.

Written by Anatoly Glazkov

⭐ The Voice Unlock Method™ –  The Inner Game of Speaking English with Calm, Clarity & Presence 

If English feels endless, it’s not your fault. It’s the system.

In this episode, I make some observations about different conversational styles among native and non-native English speakers. I am generalizing, of course, and these are just my thoughts, based on what I've experienced in my life. *

I'd love to hear what YOU think! What have you observed? 

Here are some questions you might want to talk to yourself or write about - as we reflect on the year that has ended. Maybe you want to create a short monologue by recording your thoughts in a voice memo on your phone. Or perhaps you could try writing down your ideas on your phone or on a piece of paper. Do it for 5 or 10 minutes, and don't worry about your grammar or vocabulary. Writing is a great PROCESS - an exercise where you can use your English - anywhere, anytime, without a teacher or a listener. So getting in the HABIT of writing or speaking to yourself is as important as the words you use. Over time, your skills will improve! 

---- QUESTIONS TO ANSWER -----

What does the word SUCCESS mean to you? 
What does SUCCESS LOOK LIKE to you? 
What is something you have SUCCEEDED AT?

Based on YOUR definition of success - what made 2023 a successful year for you?
What will make 2024 a successful year for you? 

And here's a THOUGHT EXPERIMENT and a WRITING EXERCISE.
Imagine it is December 31, 2024. Using past tenses, write about what made 2024 a successful year for you. (This may feel strange, but it’s a great exercise for your English and for your mind! It can be fun and transformative, too!)

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*Note - In this episode, I make the mistake of using the word "American" to refer to people from the US. This is a bad habit that I am (still) trying to break. The truth is that we are all Americans in the whole hemisphere - North and South. But, as they say, "old habits die hard" or existing patterns are hard to change. 

Hear and There

4. How we speak with others & why we should talk to ourselves

Tebrikler, doğun günün kutlubolsun, ... nasil soylebilirim?


İngilizçe - selamlar

Temel cumler

Lè Bouki panse li pi grenn senk pase Malis, se nan moman sa li twonpe l pi rèd.

AN NOU TANDE

Tanpri Malis, Pati III!

"The Cat in the Hat" is a classic children's book by Dr. Seuss. It tells the story of two children, Sally and her brother, who are bored on a rainy day. A cat wearing a tall striped hat appears in their house, bringing chaos and fun. With its rhyming text and illustrations, the book follows the adventures of the Cat in the Hat as he entertains the children with his tricks, much to the dismay of their pet fish. As the story continues, readers are taken on a wild ride filled with laughter and imagination. "The Cat in the Hat" is a beloved tale that transcends language barriers, captivating readers of all ages with its playful storytelling and memorable characters.

Story Time for Kids with Teacher Amanda

Episode 5: The Cat in the Hat

The Art of war isa  book I would recommend to business people. It will help you strategize better.
It has been a  long time since I updated the podcast however it is time to share my personal experience of growth.