This podcast is on real Russian pronunciation. It helps you hear the basiс Russian sounds and ameliorate your pronunciation. I recommend you repeat after me and imitate my manner of speaking.

Russian Pronunciation wilth Lubov

数字歌
一二三 ， 爬上山。
四五六，翻斤斗。
七八九，拍皮球。
十个手指头，就是两只手。

Read Rhymes With Shirley

数字歌

This episode introduces three idioms that use the word hook. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script.

Idiom Corner

Hook

Today we're looking at vocabulary that we can use when someone has been asking us to do something for a long time, and you don't really want to do it, but you eventually agree! We're taking a look at the phrasal verbs "to give up", "to cave in", and "to capitulate". I hope you find today's podcast useful!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

There's a cave in this podcast.

Today I want to talk about a particular group of English adjectives.  These adjectives start with the prefix, "a-".  This prefix comes from Middle English.  It attaches to verbs and nouns and it changes them into adjectives.  An example would be "sleep" and "asleep." 

Find a transcript at:  https://www.difficultenglishexplained.com/blog/adjectives-that-start-with-a

Difficult English Explained

Adjectives that start with a-

B2B versus B2C Comprehension

Please answer the following questions of understanding:
Question 1:
What is B2B?
a Being too Busy
b Business to Business
c A rock band
d Business to Customer
Question 2:
What is B2C?
a Business to Business
b Business to Customer
c A Star Wars character
d Being too Careful
Question 3:
What do B2B and B2C have in common?
a The Business model is the same
b They like strawberries
c They both involve a company selling products or services
d The Marketing Strategy is the same
Question 4:
If the farmer creates a shop and sells strawberries to passing customers, his Business model is ___?
a Selling Services
b Farming
c B2B
d B2C
Question 5:
If the farmer sold his crop of strawberries to a Supermarket, his Business model would be ____?
a Farming
b Selling Services
c B2C
d B2B
Question 6:
Which of these statements is NOT true for the B2B model?
a The Business sells directly to the public at high prices
b The Business should establish long-term relationships with other businesses
c Business ABC sells their products to Business XYZ
d The Business sells their services to another Business
Question 7:
Which of these statements IS true for B2C model?
a The Business needs to establish long-term relationships with other businesses
b The Business sells their goods or services to another Business
c The Business only sells strawberries
d The Business can get the higher end-consumer price for their goods
Question 8:
What is NOT suggested as a method of attracting customers?
a Brand recognition
b Selling at low prices
c Marketing
d Advertising

Looking forward to seeing you in later podcasts that I will develop for you to help you with your daily English practice. 

See you tomorrow!

The Habits of Professionals Growing Into Strong, Confident English Communicators

B2B versus B2C

In this episode, I talk about my best friend.

Vocabulary: friend, co-worker, acquaintance, hang out, closer friends

Send me a message if you would like a free transcript of the episode! :-)

Eavesdropper A1/A2

Friends

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!

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Why do people have pets?

A transcript is available. 

In this third part of the Neil McTaggart story, 18-year-old Neil arrives in 1920s Ontario, Canada, to live with his uncle Robert Jefferey — a firm but fair man from his mother's side. Neil, unable to read or write, begins adjusting to life in a deeply religious, structured household. This chapter explores the beginnings of their relationship as Robert gently steps into a fatherly role, and Neil begins to sense the stability, discipline, and quiet kindness of his new life.

At the dinner table, Neil meets his aunt and cousins for the first time. Set against the backdrop of rural Canadian farm life, this is a moving story of migration, growth, and learning to belong — especially for those starting again in a new world.

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