In this episode of "English Learners Boost," host Ian delves into the power of grit and resilience in mastering the English language. Discover inspiring stories of unyielding learners, practical tips for building persistence, and strategies to overcome challenges. As a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor, Ian shares his unique insights and encourages you to embrace grit on your language learning journey. Don't miss the chance to book a personalized lesson with Ian on iTalki and experience his effective teaching methodology. Tune in and boost your English skills today!

English Learner's Boost

Unyielding Learners: Grit-Fueled English Mastery

Ysidore, le fier
Ysidore, le coq, se prend pour le roi ! Son cocorico réveille tout le monde ! Pendant la journée, il se promène d’un air fier et surveille les poules.
- Poule grise, fais ceci ; poule blanche, ne fait pas cela ! Il donne des ordres sans cesse.
Un jour, toutes les poules ont décidé de se cacher dans la niche du chien.
Ysidore les a cherchées partout. Plus de poules à commander, que faire ?
Alors il a donné un coup de bec à Grognon, le chat, qui dormait au soleil.
- Lève-toi, gros paresseux, dit-il !
Grognon s’est dressé et, d’un coup de patte, lui a arraché la queue !
Honteux, Ysidore s’est caché dans un coin. Depuis, les poules se promènent sans crainte dans la cour de la ferme.

Des Milliers D'histoires

Histoire 7 - Ysidore, le fier

Итак, после небольшой простуды и поездки в Питер, я вернулась! Ура! Продолжим чтение русской литературы повестью Александра Сергеевича Пушкина “Барышня-крестьянка”. Да, стихи пока не будем брать, сегодня - проза.

Слова, которые объясняю в эпизоде: жи́ли - жить - to live; вообрази́ть - представить себе мысленно - to imagine; пре́лесть - очарование, вызываемое чем-то или кем-то красивым, приятные, пленяющие явления, впечатления - beauty, delight, loveliness, fascination; уе́здные ба́рышни - county young ladies; воспи́танный - человек с хорошим воспитанием, умеющий хорошо вести себя - fostered, mannerly, civilized; тень - shadow; садо́вые я́блони - garden apple trees; зна́ние - knowledge; почерпну́ть - взять, заимствовать откуда-нибудь - to gather, take; уедине́ние - пребывание в одиночестве - privacy, solitude, isolation; развива́ть - to develop, evolve, build; страсть - сильное увлечение, сильная любовь с преобладанием чувственного влечения - passion, desire; рассе́янный - не умеющий сосредоточиться, невнимательный - dispelled, distracted; звон колоко́льчика - bell ringing; бли́жний - наиболее близкий по расстоянию - near, neighbor; полага́ть - считать, думать -  to  believe, think, suppose; посеще́ние - visiting; ве́чное воспомина́ние - eternal memory.

Спасибо всем, кто слушает мой подкаст! Подписывайтесь, ставьте лайки и обязательно пишите, что еще хотите вместе почитать. Ведь чтение по-русски углубляет ваши знания языка! Хороших вам книг, друзья! 

Reading Russian

Отрывок из повести “Барышня-крестьянка” А.С. Пушкин

Vocabulario:
Se aconseja el consumo de:
Verduras
Carne blanca
Pescado
Fruta
No se aconseja el consumo de:
Alimentos fritos
comida preparada
postres
Carne roja

My language learning voyage (Español)

Consejos para una dieta sana (vocabulario)

Hey guys! 你好, Welcome to Veronica's Chinese Channel！ In today’s lesson, we are going to learn how to say “how are you” and how to answer it in Chinese.

Veronica's Chinese Channel

 How are you? 你好吗？

Water is the essence of life! In this episode, I speak about water and the need for it. I hope you enjoy it and learn from it. 

Food in Arabic الأَكل بِالعَرَبِيَّة

Water الماء

5 Tips for Studying IELTS Speaking

Preparing for the IELTS Speaking test can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can improve your fluency and confidence. Here are five tips to help you excel:

Practice Speaking Daily
Consistency is key to improving your speaking skills. Set aside time each day to practice speaking English, even if it's just for 10-15 minutes. Talk about a variety of topics, record yourself, and identify areas where you can improve.

Expand Your Vocabulary
A rich vocabulary will allow you to express yourself more clearly and precisely. Learn new words daily, and practice using them in sentences. Focus on synonyms, idiomatic expressions, and topic-specific vocabulary like travel, work, and culture.

Work on Pronunciation and Intonation
Clear pronunciation is essential in the IELTS Speaking test. Focus on common pronunciation mistakes, and practice intonation to sound more natural. Listening to native speakers through podcasts or videos can help you understand how words should be pronounced and how sentences flow.

Develop Your Ideas
In the IELTS Speaking test, you’ll need to speak at length on various topics. Practice expanding your ideas by structuring your answers clearly. Use examples, explanations, and reasons to support your opinions.

Simulate Test Conditions
Familiarize yourself with the test format by simulating exam conditions. Record yourself answering common IELTS questions within the time limit, and get feedback from a tutor or language partner.

With consistent practice and these strategies, you'll be well-prepared to perform confidently on test day.

IELTS Speaking Practice

5 Tips for your IELTS Speaking 

Every time you're online, you are bombarded by pictures, articles, links and videos trying to tell their story. Unfortunately, not all of these stories are true. Sometimes they want you to click on another story or advertisement at their own site, other times they want to upset people for political reasons. These days it's so easy to share information. These stories circulate quickly, and the result is … fake news.

There is a range of fake news: from crazy stories which people easily recognise to more subtle types of misinformation. Experts in media studies and online psychology have been examining the fake news phenomenon. Read these tips, and don't get fooled!

1. Check the source
Look at the website where the story comes from. Does it look real? Is the text well written? Are there a variety of other stories or is it just one story? Fake news websites often use addresses that sound like real newspapers, but don't have many real stories about other topics. If you aren't sure, click on the 'About' page and look for a clear description of the organisation.

2. Watch out for fake photos
Many fake news stories use images that are Photoshopped or taken from an unrelated site. Sometimes, if you just look closely at an image, you can see if it has been changed. Or use a tool like Google Reverse Image search. It will show you if the same image has been used in other contexts.

3. Check the story is in other places
Look to see if the story you are reading is on other news sites that you know and trust. If you do find it on many other sites, then it probably isn't fake (although there are some exceptions), as many big news organisations try to check their sources before they publish a story. 

4. Look for other signs
There are other techniques that fake news uses. These include using ALL CAPS and lots of ads that pop up when you click on a link. Also, think about how the story makes you feel. If the news story makes you angry, it's probably designed to make you angry.
