With 26 letters, (but 44 different sounds), and not many rules, English pronunciation is sometimes difficult.
Sometimes, reading a word, does not help you to say it.  Here is some help.


Pronunciation 

Do you know the difference between these words?
Answer these questions and find out.

Please look at the PDFs for the transcript.


Confusing words  (A2 - Elementary)

Do you know the difference between these words? 
Answer these questions and find out. 
Please look at the PDFs for the transcript.

Confusing words - intermediate 

To avoid getting rusty, and to keep up your skills, you should hear and speak English every day.  This can be expensive.  Here are some free ways to keep up your English skills between classes. 

How to keep up your English level 

A2 - B1  
Conversation Class Preparation.
Listen to the podcast and read the text. 
These podcasts are for my structured conversation class (there are over 80 topics)
(book a class to see the text).

English with Angela -  conversation 

Success at work!
Vocabulary to help your career.  
These podcasts are from my 'ENGLISH IN THE OFFICE courses.   
If you need more help, please send me an italki message, to discuss your needs. 


English for Business

Haciendo una reflexión en un parque cualquiera en el norte del mundo. 

Talk Time with Jhon!

Porque vivir una vida haciendo lo que sueñas que una limitada por lo que los demás piensan…

취미

여러분은 취미가 있나요?
취미는 사람들이 재미있게 하는 활동이에요.
사람마다 좋아하는 것이 달라요.

어떤 사람은 음악을 좋아해요.
그래서 노래를 듣거나 노래를 불러요.
또 어떤 사람은 책을 읽는 것을 좋아해요.
조용한 곳에서 책을 읽으면 마음이 편해져요.

운동이 취미인 사람도 있어요.
수영, 달리기, 요가, 축구를 해요.
몸에 좋아서 운동을 자주 해요.

요리를 좋아하는 사람도 있어요.
맛있는 음식을 만들고 가족이나 친구와 함께 먹어요.
사진을 찍는 것도 좋은 취미예요.
여행하면서 사진을 찍으면 추억이 생겨요.

저는 그림 그리기가 취미예요.
색연필이나 물감으로 그림을 그려요.
그림을 그릴 때 기분이 좋아요.

여러분의 취미는 무엇인가요?
취미는 우리를 행복하게 해요.
시간이 있을 때 취미 활동을 해 보세요!

Hobby
Do you have a hobby?
A hobby is an activity people enjoy.
Each person likes different things.

Some people like music.
So they listen to songs or sing.
Other people like reading books.
Reading in a quiet place makes them feel calm.

Some people enjoy exercise.
They swim, run, do yoga, or play soccer.
Exercise is good for the body, so they do it often.

Some people like cooking.
They make delicious food and eat it with family or friends.
Taking pictures is also a good hobby.
When you travel and take pictures, you make good memories.

My hobby is drawing.
I draw with colored pencils or paint.
I feel happy when I draw.

What is your hobby?
Hobbies make us happy.
Try doing your hobby when you have free time!

한국의 문화

취미

Tato slova asi znáš, ale určitě jsi nevěděl, že jsou z českého jazyka!

Czech Easily: Slow & Easy

12. Česká slova v cizích jazycích

In this week's episode of English In A Teacup, we are exploring key words and phrases to describe anger and impatience. Losing your temper is not a nice feeling, but it is a good idea to know the correct way to express yourself so that it is clear for the other person that you are not in a good mood. To assist us with this topic,  our fine English lady, Miss Finesstocrat,  will be telling us of her experience house-sharing. How did she get on? Let’s find out!

ENGLISH IN A TEACUP

EP 5: LOSING YOUR PATIENCE

 This isn't about pushing through — it's about embracing your unique path and adapting your learning environment to meet your needs.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
How to turn "rest time" into "language time" 🛋️
Why “micro-learning” beats marathon study sessions ⏱️
The best stress-free study positions for optimal concentration 🧘
Simple hacks to keep learning when movement is limited ✍️

If health challenges or mobility issues have ever slowed your learning progress, this episode will inspire you to reclaim control and become unstoppable. Ready to turn challenges into superpowers?

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 59 - How to learn a language when facing health and mobility issues

アニメ「鋼の錬金術師(はがねのれんきんじゅつし)」についてしょうかいしました。
#Japanese #anime #manga #fullmetalalchemist

Nihongo Radio with ANIME SENSEI

#2 Summary of "Fullmetal Alchemist" in Japanese

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
5月27日金曜日　天気/くもり　気温/16℃ 

新千歳空港/しんちとせくうこう…北海道の一番大きな空港
・来月10日から、外国人観光客の受け入れをすると発表
・新千歳空港の国際線も6月中に再開

［単語］
観光客/かんこうきゃく…景色を見たり、いろいろな食べ物を食べたりして、楽しむ人のこと。
受け入れ/うけいれ…入れること
発表/はっぴょう…みんなに知らせること
国際線/こくさいせん…国の間をとぶ飛行機の道
国内線/こくないせん…国の中をとぶ飛行機の道
再開/さいかい…止まっていたことが、また始まること

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#67〉5月27日金曜日　日本、6/10から外国人観光客の受け入れ

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TwFd8yU5xTBdv9eq4wBCza-D-7HCF-ch/view?usp=drivesdk