I like to find bits of smooth glass when I'm walking on the beach. Then I make cute pieces of art with them! Do you like to be creative with things you find in nature?

Tonight I swam in the sea. It was a little cold, but the sunshine was warm. I took a photo of the beach. There are not many tourists now, so we have the beach to ourselves! Do you like wild swimming?

Hello students! I am a native speaking English teacher living in Wales, UK. As well as English, I speak the indigenous language of Wales: Welsh! It's a beautiful, ancient language. I learned it a little in school, but mostly as an adult. It's very different to English and I have to practice every day. I am also a marathon runner, wild swimmer, artist and writer in my spare time. I am running the Loch Ness Marathon in Scotland next month. I'm very much looking forward to the trip!

How Are You? - Part 2. Learn how to respond and continue a conversation after a short reply like 'Fine' or 'Good.' And then we'll talk about how to practice what you've learned. Enjoy!

Do you want to avoid those awkward moments with native English speakers? 🤔 Then it’s time to make sure you know how to react when someone asks “How are you?” In Part 1 of this podcast series, you'll learn some of the possible answers and reactions to this important question 😎

Here's an unconventional way to save some money. A man from Arizona, USA, spent years collecting over a million pennies and then stacking them into a Guinness record-breaking pyramid 🔺 Cory Nielsen told reporters that building the pyramid took passion and patience. But it paid off. When Cory demolished the pyramid, he loaded up two vans and took the coins to the bank. Now he has both a world record and over $10,000 in cash! 💰 Question: How do you think Cory might have felt when he demolished his pyramid? (Source: CBC News/Listenwise)

🧾 Accurate Reading - Why is it Important? Careful and correct reading is a fundamental part of conveying information accurately. ✔ What Do You Need to Do? Read aloud exactly what is on the printed page. Do not skip words, ignore parts of words, or exchange one word for another. Pronounce the words correctly. Take note of punctuation. 💡 How to Do It: • Prepare well. Determine why the information was written. Practice reading word groupings, not just individual words. Beware of inserting, skipping over, or substituting words. Observe all the punctuation marks. • Pronounce each word correctly. If you do not know how to pronounce a word, look it up in a dictionary, listen to an audio recording of the text if available, or ask a good reader (your italki tutor) for help. • Speak clearly. Enunciate carefully, holding your head high and opening your mouth wide. Make an effort to pronounce each syllable. Do not enunciate so precisely that your reading becomes unnatural.