An account of the things happening in my first year in Russia. 

Living in Russia

My First Year in Russia

请客(qǐngkè)，treat somebody to a meal ，have you ever 请客？ What would you say during 请客? 
Today's vocabulary ：
AA制（zhì）：split the bill 
聚餐（jùcān）：get together and have a meal
忌口（jìkǒu）：the food you don’t eat
点餐（diǎncān）：to order food
推荐（tuījiàn）：to recommend
招牌菜（zhāopáicài）：specialty
别客气（biékèqi）：make yourself at home
随便点（suíbiàndiǎn）：order whatever you want 
抢（qiǎng）： scramble
消费（xiāofèi）：consume , consumption
饥不择食（jībùzéshí）： eat whatever you can catch

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请客（treat somebody to a meal）

*ZOMBIES in High school??*
Now K-zombies are sweeping across the whole world!
Netflix Original TV series “지금 우리 학교는(All of us are dead)” is now streaming. 
K-Zombies once took over KTX train and Chosun Dynasty. 
And now, they became Students from today’s high school!!

Why are People crazy about K-zombies? 
I am going to deal with the reason and History of K-Zombies. 
Stay tuned or you would meet them out of nowhere!


그거 봤어? Did you watch it?

11. All about K-Zombies (한국 좀비의 모든 것)

Environmental protesters make a bold statement by throwing soup at the iconic Mona Lisa in France, demanding 'healthy and sustainable food.'  When activism intersects art...

Lisa's Podcast

Art Du Jour: A Soupy Pumpkin Splash for the Mona Lisa 

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere — but which AI tools actually help English learners, OET candidates, and IELTS speakers improve? In this episode, Kevin breaks down the difference between companion bots, language‑learning apps, and general AI assistants like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Grok.

You’ll learn:

Why “companion bots” (Character AI, Replika, Nomi, etc.) create the illusion of connection

The risks of emotional dependence and why these bots are not real training tools

Which language apps genuinely help with fluency, pronunciation, and confidence

How tools like Duolingo Max, Speak.com, Elsa Speak, Practica, Bold Voice, and others compare

Why AI cannot replace a real teacher — especially for OET and IELTS

How to use ChatGPT/Copilot/Grok properly for OET role‑play, speaking practice, and delayed feedback

The three criteria that define a real training tool (forced output, delayed feedback, repetition)

Kevin also explains his own workflow for creating OET audio exemplars, transcripts mapped to clinical communication criteria, and how learners can combine AI with human coaching for the best results.

If you’re preparing for OET, IELTS, or simply want to improve your English speaking skills using AI, this episode gives you a clear, honest roadmap — without the hype.

Kev's English Podcast

AI for Language Learners: The Truth About Chatbots, OET Training, and Language Apps

En este episodio continúo hablando con Diego y a Efraín de Mextalki sobre El Día de Muertos. 

En esta segunda parte nos hablan de los días que dura esta celebración y qué se celebra cada día, una comida típica de estas fechas y las ciudades que nos recomiendan visitar si viajamos a México durante esta época.

Podéis encontrar a Diego y A Efraín en todas las plataformas con el nombre de Mextalki.
