Learn how 'sort of' means 'kind of' or 'a bit', and how it makes English sound polite, gentle, and natural. Perfect for practising tone and hesitation patterns.

BrightStep: One Word

Sort of

В этом выпуске я расскажу о смешных русских выражениях, которые часто используются в разговорной речи. Они помогут вам лучше понять русский язык и культуру.

Сегодня мы поговорим о фразах, которые описывают сложные ситуации или забавные моменты:

Как сказать, что кто-то слишком много ест или жадничает?
Как объяснить, что вы очень заняты и у вас совсем нет времени?
Что сказать, если у вас большие проблемы и всё идет не так?
Я приведу простые примеры и объясню значение каждой фразы. Будет интересно и весело!

Подписывайтесь на подкаст, чтобы узнать больше забавных идиом и улучшить свой русский язык!

In this episode, I will talk about funny Russian expressions that are often used in everyday conversations. They will help you better understand the Russian language and culture.

Today, we’ll discuss phrases that describe difficult situations or funny moments:

How do you say that someone is eating too much or being greedy?
How do you explain that you are very busy and have no time at all?
What do you say if you’re in big trouble and everything is going wrong?
I’ll give simple examples and explain the meaning of each phrase. It will be fun and interesting!

Subscribe to the podcast to learn more funny idioms and improve your Russian!

Russian with Irina

🔞Забавные идиомы, которые я люблю 18+. Funny Russian Expressions 🔞 

Speak Up in Meetings: How to Sound Like a Leader?

You have the opinion. You have the answer. You know what needs to be said.

But you stay silent.

Not because your English is bad.
Not because you don't understand.

But because when the moment comes, your mind turns against you.

You rehearse the sentence. You wait for the perfect word. You tell yourself it's not the right time. And then someone else says it - and the room moves on.

Now they think you had nothing to say.

And in a leadership role, silence looks like weakness.

Every quiet meeting costs you something:

Your boss stops seeing you as ready for the next level.
Your peers stop asking for your opinion.
Senior leaders forget you're in the room.

Promotion goes to the person who spoke up, not the person who thought it.

You're not less capable than before.
You're just doing the new role as the old you.

That's the gap between expert and executive.

This episode is for managers, top managers, and CEOs who already know their business - but need to sound like the leader the room expects.

You'll learn:

Why you freeze even though you know English
What your silence is really costing your career
3 moves to speak early, sound clear, and hold your ground
No grammar. No scripts. Just the shift that gets you seen.
If you're working in a multinational, moving countries, or stepping into a bigger international role -  this is for you.

Message me "CAREER".

Tell me where you lose authority. I'll tell you honestly how to fix it without losing 10 years on studying. 

Get Promoted & Earn More — English Communication for Career Growth

Podcast #512: Speak Up in Meetings: How to Sound Like a Leader?

In this episode we talk about the HUngarian gastronomy, eating and drinking habits with Martin. 
https://teach.italki.com/user/5211013



Beyond the language 

Hungarian gastronomy

In this episode, we explore the sunny state of Florida. Learn about its history, beautiful beaches, famous theme parks, and unique wildlife, all in simple English!

United States explained (A2 Level)

Episode 1: Discovering Florida

Episode 2 of The Malta Podcast provides a some relatively unknown information about the Maltese language! If you have an interest in learning Maltese, please message me or checking out my profile for more information :)

The Malta Podcast

Maltese - Episode 2

My catchphrase, "Peace On... Or Peace Off" explained.
The origin of the peace sign and the Up Yours gesture.

The Social Evolutionary

What's Up With the Two Fingers?

Intermediate Chinese Listening

Intermediate Chinese Listening：雨水  Rain Water

In this episode, we explore why many young people in the UK say they would prefer growing up without the internet. We talk about how social media affects their feelings, teach you useful English words like exist, protect, and privacy, and ask: Could you live without going online?