Being able to talk on a wide variety of topics is really helpful for getting a higher mark on the IELTS test. In this podcast I will help you to form opinions and ideas for Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2. You can also book a private lesson with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a lesson soon!

"It's easy to diagnose a problem. It's easy to find a “mistake.” And there are teachers and there are doctors — who spend their time helping people see their mistakes and their diseases. But if you've ever tried to learn something… or if you have had an illness or know somebody who does, you know that diagnosing a problem or finding a mistake… is not the same thing as fixing it. And what we really want — is to no longer have the problem. But unfortunately, that's the hard part. The hard part is fixing the mistake… is correcting the bad habit… is improving the posture… and improving the confidence… and doing these little things that we sometimes are able to do… day by day by day… taking little steps." ....

Hi, and welcome back to Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates with Teacher Alyse! Today, we’re going on an adventure to learn words that start with the letter F. Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own. feather, fox, flamingo, frog, flying fish, firefly, flashlight, ferret, fries, flour, flea, fountain Great job! Keep practicing, and if you’d like free flashcards to follow along, send me a message. You can also watch this Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt video on YouTube to learn even more! See you next time—bye for now!

Listen and repeat. fish, fan, farm, fork Follow me for more phonics.

Not Accepting an Invitation It's polite to explain why you are unable to accept an invitation or offer. For example: I'd love to but I'm busy, I'm visiting my sister this weekend. Follow me for more Everyday English.

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When you want someone to feel better about something you can say: Don't worry about it I'm here for you Try not to worry I'm listening Follow me for more Everyday English.

Listen and repeat: elephant, egg, elbow, envelope Follow me for more phonics.

Hi, and welcome back to Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates with Teacher Alyse! Today, we’re going on an adventure to learn words that start with the letter E. Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own. elephant, emu, eggs, earthworm, eggplant, evergreen tree, emeralds, eraser, eagle, elk, enchiladas, earmuffs Great job! Keep practicing, and if you’d like free flashcards to follow along, send me a message. You can also watch this Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt video on YouTube to learn even more! See you next time—bye for now!

Speak gently When you are listening to someone with a problem speak gently and in a low tone. Oh dear, that's not fair OK, OK, Calm down Don't worry Everything will work out Follow me for more Everyday English.