In this brief retelling of the fairy tale about Six Brothers under a magical spell and made to live as Swans, we look at a few different kinds of commonly used phrases so that we can understand them in context.

A Stone's Throw Podcast

The Six Swans

You've conquered the grammar, built an impressive vocabulary, and can express complex ideas with ease. So why does your accent still give you away? If you've ever felt stuck in your pronunciation patterns, wondering why you can't seem to break through to that native British sound, you've hit what I call the pronunciation plateau. It's incredibly common for advanced learners, and it's frustrating precisely because you've come so far. This is about understanding why pronunciation work is so challenging, why it's actually about retraining muscle memory rather than learning new information, and how to move beyond "foreign-sounding" English to make British pronunciation an integral part of how you express yourself.

British Pronunciation Tips 

The Pronunciation Plateau - Why Don't I Sound Native Yet?

"Make way for the unprecedented and watch your reality rearrange itself."

A 30-day positive affirmation journey with Rose

Day 4

Hello, this is a special episode with my friend Payman in which we talk about AI and ChatGpt and it's implications for language learners...

Kev's English Podcast

Kev's English Podcast: Episode 10: What I think about ChatGPT

"Comment vas-tu ?" ➡️ Voici des expressions alternatives pour demander si ça va, et pour répondre à cette question. "How are you ?" ➡️ Here are some alternative expressions for expressing this question and for answering it . Ecris un petit mot si tu as aimé cet épisode :) Please write a message if you have enjoyed this episode :)

French with Isabelle

Episode 2 : Différentes manières de demander "Comment vas-tu" et de répondre à cette question, en français | Different ways to ask "How are you ?" 

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to grow your English vocabulary. You’ll learn 10 common phrases in English like "Throw Your Hat in the Ring."

This episode is a follow-up to the two previous episodes, including How to Get a Job While Being Authentic & Vulnerable With Terri Creeden and Executive Coach Shares Surprising Ways to Stand Out in a Job Interview. 

Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the conversation. 

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Episode originally published November 25, 2021.

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/new-idioms/

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Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

Express to Impress

Learn New Idioms and Phrases Like Throw Your Hat Into the Ring

Join us on English Learners Boost, where language meets the spirit of Halloween! In this episode, we'll explore common phrasal verbs that add a spooky twist to your English skills. Plus, don't forget to check out our host's iTalki profile for personalized English lessons and unleash your language potential. Happy learning and a Happy Halloween!

English Learner's Boost

Phrasal Verb for Halloween

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Why is it important to live below your means?