Italian has some unique sound combinations, and two of the most common (and tricky!) are words that start with "sf-" (like sfortuna) and "sb-" (like sbagliare). In this episode, we break down:

    ✅ How to pronounce "sf" and "sb" clearly and naturally

    🧠 The difference between similar-sounding words in English

    🗒️ Common Italian words that use these sounds

    🎧 Easy practice examples to train your ear and tongue

Italiano Soprano 

Sf and Sb letters pronunciation 

안녕하세요! 저는 주말에는 광주라는 도시에 다녀왔어요. 
친구 결혼식에 참석하기 위해 간 것이었어요. 
갈 때는 버스를 타고, 올 때는 KTX를 탔어요. 
여러분은 둘 중에 어떤 교통수단을 더 선호하나요? 

Hello! I visited a city named 광주 last weekend.
I went there to attend my friend's wedding ceremony.
On my way to 광주 I took a bus and on my way back home I took KTX.
Which transportation do you prefer between a bus and a train?


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Ever wondered about the nitty-gritty of using 'tend to' in your language? Hang out with Smith as they dive into the many ways this phrase spices up your everyday talk. They'll break it down for you, showing how 'tend to' can express your usual habits and likely scenarios. So, by the end of this chill chat, you'll be rocking 'tend to' like a pro in your convos!

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One Minute Speaking Challenge: Praise

Did y ou know that self-prase is linked to higher confidence?

Lets go step by step.

How do you define praise in your terms?

How often 'does' it happen in your life?

Are you a praise giver or a praise receiver?

Listen to the recording and learn how you build your confidence even more!

Let me know how I can help you gain more confidence in your life!

To your success,
Anatoly

Here are some useful idioms to praise people:

1. Sing someone’s praises: To praise someone highly.
2. To be head and shoulders above: To be significantly better than others; deserving of high praise.
3. Beyond reproach: So good that it cannot be criticized.
4. A cut above the rest: Significantly better than others.
5. The cat’s pajamas: (Similar to “the bee’s knees”) Informal and highly complimentary.


I hope it helps :)


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To Lash out (with transcript)

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Practice your language skills with this short shadowing exercise using a simple story. Shadowing helps you improve pronunciation, listening, and fluency by repeating what you hear—just like native speakers do!

👉 How it works:

Listen to the story.

Repeat after each sentence (shadowing).

Practice daily to improve your confidence and fluency.
 
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