Birthday celebrations are a beloved tradition that changes as we grow older. As children, we look forward to big parties with all of our friends, while as adults, we tend to prefer more low-key gatherings with close friends or family. In this engaging episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast, italki English teachers Amy and Curtis share some of their most memorable birthday celebrations, from childhood to adulthood. Through their stories, you'll learn more about Canadian culture and customs while also improving your English listening skills. So why not tune in and celebrate with us? 

And if you're looking to improve your English language skills, book a lesson with Curtis on italki today! Follow this link to book your lesson now: https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

Real English Conversations Podcast

Memorable Birthday Celebrations From Childhood to Adulthood: Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

「薬屋のひとりごと」「SAKAMOTO DAYS」「私の幸せな結婚」今やっている新しいアニメについて、チャットGPTとお話ししてみました。いつもより少し難しいですが、ぜひ日本語の練習に聞いてみてください。informal speechのlisteningにもいいビデオです。
I had a conversation with ChatGPT about some of the newest anime currently airing in 2025:  
*The Apothecary Diaries*, *SAKAMOTO DAYS*, and *My Happy Marriage*.  

This video might be a bit more challenging than usual, but it's great for practicing Japanese listening!  
It's also a good resource for getting used to **informal speech** in conversation.


ANIME ・MANGA TALK | アニメ・マンガトーク | Japanese listening practice N4-N3

Chatting About New Anime with ChatGTP! ChatGPTと新しいアニメの話をしてみた！[Japanese listening practice] 

A 4 -5 min podcast talking about the Ottoman Empire in Arabic Countries. 

Aprende árabe con Radia 

The Ottoman history in Egypt

En este capitulo encontrarás vocabulario que necesitas para ir de vacaciones como objetos importantes, algunas expresiones  y una historia en la que se usan estas palabras. 
Encontrarás un documento con la transcripción y vocabulario en los comentarios  y unas actividades para que puedas practicar. 
Si no encuentras el documento, puedes escribirme por Italki a mi perfil Jas Jaimes y te enviaré el documento. 


Spanish Shortcut

Ep 1. Vocabulario de vacaciones

大家好，最近天气回暖，南法也开始变得越发热闹，希望万物复苏的季节大家的心情也可以得到适当地放松。今天和大家分享狄更斯在《双城记》里的一段话，他说：“那是最美好的时代，也是最糟糕的时代；那是智慧的年头，也是愚昧的年头；那是信仰的时期，也是怀疑的时期；那是光明的季节，也是黑暗的季节；那是希望的春天，那也是失望的冬天。“

可能这个世界就是由黑暗和光明组成的，我们应该，向往光明，但也不畏惧黑暗。

用顾城的一首诗来结尾吧：“黑夜给了我黑色的眼睛，我却用它来寻找光明。”


Chilling Chinese 

那是最好的时代，也是最坏的时代

عن أسباب الحزن والزعل وأهمية علاقتنا بنفسنا
About sadness and the importance of knowing oneself.

Araboont

زعلان ليه؟

Basisinburgergingsexamen A1 in het buitenland - Spreekexamen - Alle 60 open vragen

Civic integration exams abroad - A1 - Speaking exam - all 60 open questions

Exámenes de integración cívica en el extranjero - A1- Examen oral - todas las 60 preguntas abiertas

Inburgeringsexamens in het Buitenland - A1 - Exámenes de integración cívica en el extranjero - A1 - Civic integration exams abroad - A1

This is a short podcast about the Canadian Rocky Mountains. I post longer podcasts once a week.


English on the Road 

Canadian Rocky Mountains (Mini Episode)

The boardroom shimmered with anticipation. It was our moment – the chance to present our green energy solution to a potential billion-dollar partner.  Months of research and development hung in the balance.  As CEO, I knew the presentation had to be flawless.

Flashback six weeks.  We'd made the initial contact with them, but our initial proposal was met with a lukewarm response.  Their feedback – "unclear goals" and "lack of data-driven evidence."  It was a harsh lesson.  We'd underestimated the importance of clear communication.

This time, we went all in on preparation.  We drilled down on their specific needs, tailoring our presentation to address their environmental goals and cost-saving projections.  Data became our mantra.  Charts, graphs, and case studies were meticulously crafted to showcase the impact of our technology.

Anticipating questions was paramount.  Our team planned every scenario, rehearsing responses until they were clear, concise, and confident.  Even the presentation slides – clean, visually appealing, and focused on the message – became a communication tool.

Fast forward to the meeting.  My opening statement resonated.  It wasn't just about our technology; it was about a shared vision for a sustainable future.  The data painted a compelling picture, each statistic linked back to the investor's needs.  When questions arose, our team delivered prepared, impactful responses.

The atmosphere shifted.  Their executives leaned forward, engaged.  The follow-up discussions were lively, brimming with possibilities.  We left that day with a handshake and a renewed sense of optimism.

Weeks later, they signed the partnership agreement.  Looking back, it wasn't just our technology that won them over.  It was the preparation, the clear communication, and the confidence we exuded. In business, effective communication is the bridge between good ideas and successful partnerships.  And that bridge is built on preparation.