3 common mistakes Italians make in English (A2 - B1), based on my experience as an ESL teacher.


English with Serena

3 common mistakes italians make in English (A2 - B1)

Ustaad Yasir

Culture of Punjab (Pakistan) in Urdu

In this Episode I give you an introduction of who I am and my teaching career around the world, and what life experiences I have had. We also touch on what I liked about Saudi Arabia, China and Japan. 

Let's have a chat (Discussions In English) 

Episode 1 : Introduction (Who am I and what life experiences I have had?)

A：你很少生病，是不是喜欢运动？
B：是啊，我每天早上都要出去跑步。
A：你每天几点起床？
B：我每天六点起床。



日常对话 daily conversation

在运动场

How to use the popular phrase 'be that as it may'.


English in 60 Seconds

The Phrase 'Be That as it May

Improving your IELTS Speaking score from a band 5 to a band 7 requires targeted practice in several key areas: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Here’s a breakdown of steps to take in each.

1. Enhance Fluency and Coherence: Band 5 speakers often struggle to speak fluidly and with clear connections between ideas. To improve, practice speaking on various topics for 1-2 minutes without pauses. Use transition words like "however," "on the other hand," or "in addition" to link ideas smoothly. Regular practice on platforms like language exchange apps can help.

2. Expand Vocabulary: Limited vocabulary often holds back Band 5 speakers. Aim to learn 5-10 new words daily, focusing on synonyms and expressions you can apply to multiple topics, such as work, travel, or family. Create mind maps on topics that frequently come up in IELTS, like "environment" or "technology," and practice speaking on each one.

3. Improve Pronunciation: Pronunciation errors are common at Band 5. Focus on getting each sound right, as well as on stress and intonation, to sound more natural. Listen to native speakers through podcasts or videos, and practice mimicking their tone and rhythm. Recording and replaying your responses is also helpful.

Master Grammar: A Band 7 requires control over complex sentence structures. Practice combining ideas into longer sentences using connectors like “although,” “since,” and “despite.” Working with a tutor or using grammar apps can help you understand and apply complex grammar structures correctly.

IELTS Speaking Practice

Improve your IELTS speaking scroe from 5 to 7

In this episode, I want to share some phrases that usefull when you go shopping in Indonesia This phrase could be very useful when you don't know how to say or express something in Bahasa Indonesia. Let's listen to it.

Bahasa Sehari-Hari (Daily Phrases)

Shopping in Indonesia

“半途而废”本义指半路上就停下来了，比喻做事不能坚持到底，有始无终。

中华成语典故

中华成语典故--半途而废

In this short episode, you will learn the meaning of the term ( Devise )

"The engineers devised a new system to improve energy efficiency in buildings."
"She devised a budget plan to save money for her upcoming vacation."