In this episode, Daniel and Golnaz continue their discussion of the IELTS exam with Moses, an IELTS examiner and IELTS trainer. 

He shares many useful tips, strategies and advice to help you be successful in your IELTS exam!

ESL Talk

IELTS Tips and Strategies for Success!

Did you know that "I am eating" is not the same thing as "I eat"?

The Language Journey

English's Fake Present Tense

Hi, and welcome to Phonics with Teacher Alyse. Let's practice long o, u and a words with this fun song.
Listen and sing:
I see Duke. I see Kay. They sail in May. They sail in the bay. In the sun and the rain. They sail in May. I see Kay. I see Duke. They walk in June. They walk the mule at 5 o'clock, pull on the rope, hum a tune. They walk in June. 

Follow me for more phonics. 


Phonics Long Vowels and Consonant Blends

Let's practice long vowels o,u,a

IELTS Speaking myths. We'll 'de-myth' two together!

What is a myth anyway? A myth, a symbolic narrative, usually of unknown origin and at least partly traditional, that is especially associated with religious belief.

Where do myths come from?  Generally speaking a myth is a folklore genre consisting of narratives that play a fundamental role in a society, such as foundational tales or origin myths.

Myths also come from 'imagining' what took place and forming an idea of it and then sharing it with others as if it actually took place.

Of course it takes place in language learning and in IELTS speaking test.

We'll look into 2 myths students generally think about when it comes to IELTS speaking tests, they are:

Myth 1 -  I have to agree with my examiner’s opinion (if I don't ... )
Myth 2 -  My speaking duration was only 9 minutes long (instead of 11-14). (If it is to occur I ...)

You can finish the rest.

Do you have these kinds of thoughts running through your mind? Generally students say yes, you can be an exception but listen to the podcast just to see what not to do. It's highly recommended.

Enjoy your process and I'd love to have an opportunity to assist the development of your spoken English in IELTS speaking or a job interview preparation instead of teaching you the rulles, grammar etc.

See you in my classes.




IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Speaking myths. We'll 'de-myth' two together!

你好！我叫安东。我28岁了。  
Nǐ hǎo! Wǒ jiào Āndōng. Wǒ èrshíbā suì le.  
我喜欢学汉语。  
Wǒ xǐhuān xué Hànyǔ.  
我的西班牙语和英语说得都很好。  
Wǒ de Xībānyáyǔ hé Yīngyǔ shuō de dōu hěn hǎo.  
以前我学了意大利语，但现在都不记得了。  
Yǐqián wǒ xuéle Yìdàlìyǔ, dàn xiànzài dōu bú jìde le.  
我喜欢旅行。我很快就去北京了。  
Wǒ xǐhuān lǚxíng. Wǒ hěn kuài jiù qù Běijīng le.  
我要在天安门广场拍照，说汉语，坐地铁。  
Wǒ yào zài Tiān’ānmén Guǎngchǎng pāizhào, shuō Hànyǔ, zuò dìtiě.  
我什么时候去北京？我希望很快就能去。  
Wǒ shénme shíhou qù Běijīng? Wǒ xīwàng hěn kuài jiù néng qù.  

问题：  
1、安东多大了？  
Āndōng duōdà le?  
2、他现在学什么语言？  
Tā xiànzài xué shénme yǔyán?  
3、他在北京要做什么？  
Tā zài Běijīng yào zuò shénme?  

1、记得​​ (jìde) - remember
2、旅行​​ (lǚxíng) - travel
3、地铁​​ (dìtiě) - subway
4、希望​​ (xīwàng) - hope
5、拍照​​ (pāizhào) - take photos
6、天安门广场​​ (Tiān'ānmén Guǎngchǎng) - Tiananmen Square (proper noun)

7、时间副词「就...了」​​
Structure: Subj. + 就 + V. + 了
Function: Expressing immediate future (e.g., "I will go soon")
Example: 我很快就去北京了。

8、「要」表计划​​
Structure: Subj. + 要 + V.
Function: Indicating future plans/intentions
Example: 我要拍照。

9、程度补语「V.得+很+Adj.」​​
Structure: Subj. + V. + O. + V. + 得 + 很 + Adj.
Function: Describing degree of action (e.g., "speak very well")
Example: 我说汉语说得很好。

Beginner Chinese Listening

A1 Chinese Listening - 01 Meet Anton

In this beginner-friendly episode, I’ll guide you through the basics of forming plurals for masculine and feminine nouns in Ukrainian! Together, we’ll explore the most common plural endings, the difference between hard and soft stems, and how understanding these patterns can make plural formation much easier.

With clear explanations and examples, you’ll feel more confident recognizing and using these essential grammar rules. Plus, I’ll provide a few sentences as homework to help you practice and apply what you’ve learned.

Whether you're new to Ukrainian or just need a refresher, this episode is a great way to strengthen your understanding of Ukrainian grammar.

Grammar bits in Ukrainian

Mastering Ukrainian Plurals: Masculine & Feminine Nouns. Part 1

This episode is for A1 beginners learning Georgian.
You will hear very simple sentences about introducing yourself.
The audio is slow and clear.
English translation is included.
Georgian text:
გამარჯობა!
მე ვარ ქეთი, თქვენი ქართული ენის მასწავლებელი.
კეთილი იყოს თქვენი მობრძანება ჩემს A1 ქართული პოდკასტში.
მე ვარ 33 წლის.
მე ვარ ქართველი.
მე ვცხოვრობ საქართველოში.
მე არ ვცხოვრობ თბილისში.
მე ვცხოვრობ რუსთავში.
ჩემი ოჯახიც ცხოვრობს რუსთავში.
ეს არის პატარა ქალაქი თბილისთან ახლოს.
English translation:
Hello!
I am Keti, your Georgian language teacher.
Welcome to my A1 Georgian podcast.
I am 33 years old.
I am Georgian.
I live in Georgia.
I do not live in Tbilisi.
I live in Rustavi.
My family also lives in Rustavi.
It is a small city near Tbilisi.

Learn Georgian by Listening

About Me | Simple Sentences

Para comenzar, les cuento que este episodio está recomendado para estudiantes de español con un nivel intermedio o avanzado, que tengan ganas de escuchar un acento argentino natural y cotidiano. 

El tema de hoy es: "Cómo hablamos los argentinos", y vamos a descubrir algunas expresiones típicas, muy usadas en el día a día, que te van a servir muchísimo si estás en contacto con argentinos o si estás planeando visitar el país.

No te preocupes, no vamos a hablar en lunfardo difícil, ni vas a necesitar un diccionario secreto. Vamos a enfocarnos en expresiones comunes, cotidianas y simpáticas que usamos todo el tiempo.

Aprendiendo español con una argentina

Cómo hablamos los argentinos

日本(にほん)のパスポートの秘密(ひみつ)
The Secret of Japanese Passport
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