In this episode we'll talk about speaking in general. We'll also look at it in the context of exams. Then you'll have an exciting opportunity to produce your own answer and compare it with mine . 

Vlad's teaching tales

Speaking(IELTS example)

이 에피소드에서는 한국의 유명 관광지 5곳에 대해 이야기하고 있습니다. 요즘 한국을 찾는 외국 관광객들이 부쩍 많아졌는데요, 여러분은 한국에 가면 어디를 가고 싶으세요? 제가 이 에피소드에서 소개하는 곳 중에 가고 싶은 곳이 있다면  어디를 가고 싶은 지 왜 가고 싶은 지 댓글로 알려주세요.
감사합니다. 

Korean with Yuna

[Only Korean] 한국의 관광지 5곳 

In Episode 71, we explore the emotional undercurrents that often go unnoticed but heavily impact our ability to learn a language — insecurity, guilt, unworthiness, tension, and those jittery feelings that creep in when we're learning something difficult.

I gently walk you through the importance of first acknowledging, accepting, and validating your emotions. Why is this important? Because what we resist emotionally tends to persist. And when left unexamined, these emotions become silent saboteurs to your learning journey.

Supported by research in neuroscience and psychology, I explain how emotional tension activates the brain’s stress response, impairing memory and disrupting attention. But when we recognize these emotions as valid signals — not flaws — we begin the process of healing and learning at the same time.

I share tools rooted in cognitive reappraisal (Brooks, 2014) and self-compassion science, encouraging you to embrace your learning pace, your imperfections, and your worthiness to grow. We talk about how language learning isn’t just about fluency — it’s about coming home to yourself.

This episode is a reminder that you are allowed to move slowly, to feel deeply, and still make meaningful progress. In the presence of your most difficult emotions, you are still a learner with purpose — and that is a beautiful thing.

Until next time, I wish you inspired, grounded, and gentle learning. 🌱

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 71 - Learning Through Insecurity: How to Turn Self-Doubt into Strength

Definitivamente, India me cambió la vida. No sé en qué, pero algo dentro de mí es diferente. Ser testigo de tantas cosas... fue una experiencia intensa. 
¿Quieres saber más? Aquí te lo cuento. Dale al play, y a vivirlo.


La vida de Héctor (Spanish Podcast)

Mumbai II



¿Has estado enfermo o enferma? O a lo mejor lo estás ahora. 

El día que grabé este podcast no me sentía bien y de eso te hablo aquí, escúchalo para que aprendas un poco de vocabulario de enfermedad. 

🥺🥺🥺🥺🤕🤕🤒🤒🤒😷😷😷😷

Hablar por hablar (Listening)

Estoy enfermita 🥺 🤒 🤕 😷

Have you ever experiences Italy's most famous daily routine, l'aperitivo?
If you haven't, discover what it is about by listening to this episode.
And you have, boost your Italian language by learning new words related to our favourite social activity.

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3 minutes Italian

L'aperitivo - 3 minutes Italian

In this episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about trends that popped up in China for the past few years, such as the rise of air fryers, the rise of camping, and people’s increasing desire to see the world…

Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

2023年度生活趋势报告 2023 Annual Life Trends Report

*This episode is about "Masooleh" a city in the Central District of Kashan County, in the northern part of Isfahan province.

**Book Podcast lesson to discuss the topic and access the texts

Persian Podcasts / پادکست فارسی 

شهر ماسوله / Masooleh city

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jZOj5ye61KeRQxrqVLhYmw2qbudHj-tW/view?usp=drivesdk