Birthday celebrations are a beloved tradition that changes as we grow older. As children, we look forward to big parties with all of our friends, while as adults, we tend to prefer more low-key gatherings with close friends or family. In this engaging episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast, italki English teachers Amy and Curtis share some of their most memorable birthday celebrations, from childhood to adulthood. Through their stories, you'll learn more about Canadian culture and customs while also improving your English listening skills. So why not tune in and celebrate with us? 

And if you're looking to improve your English language skills, book a lesson with Curtis on italki today! Follow this link to book your lesson now: https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

Real English Conversations Podcast

Memorable Birthday Celebrations From Childhood to Adulthood: Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

In this episode of Ctrl+Speak, we break down the concept of ACL (Access Control List). ACLs are a set of rules that manage which users or systems can access resources on a network or system. Learn the difference between standard and extended ACLs, and explore real-world scenarios where ACLs are essential in managing access and ensuring security. Stay tuned for a short quiz at the end to test your knowledge!



CTRL+SPEAK

Episode 2: ACL (Access Control List)

A：晚上我们去饭馆吃饭，怎么样？
B：我不想去外面吃，我想在家吃。
A：那你准备做什么呢？
B：就做你爱吃的鱼吧。


日常对话 daily conversation

在家里

Nelipäiväinen työviikko puhututtaa vuodesta toiseen, mutta mistä oikein on kyse? Tarjoaako neljä päivää töitä parempia tuloksia, kuin viisi täyttä työpäivää? 

Lisää aiheesta Ylen työelämää käsittelevässä artikkelissa: Tamperelaisyrityksessä saa itse päättää, miten töissä käyttää perjantain – työntekijä: ”Heräilen, juon aamukahvia ja luen uutisia rauhassa” https://yle.fi/a/74-20019927 

Suomea for you

11. jakso: Nelipäiväinen työviikko

Det här avsnittet är lite svårare (b2+) Jag pratar snabbare och om lite mer komplicerade ämnen : träning och hälsa, delar med mig av vad jag går igenom. Pratar också om några saker jag lärt mig ur böcker om hjärnan och människans evolution. 

Tankar på svenska

Tankar på svenska : träning och hälsa

“As I live in a pretty small town, I haven't had the opportunity to meet many people from different countries or cultures, but I've had the pleasure of getting to know James, an English teacher from the UK. 

James hails from London, and moved here about 2 years ago to work as an English tutor in one of the local high schools. I guess he’s in his mid-twenties, and being one of the few foreigners here, has become a kind of local celebrity. 

The first time I met James was at an English corner, which was held at one of the local coffee shops in town. I saw it advertised, and decided to go along, as I really needed to brush up on my English speaking skills. I remember, I was the first to arrive, and introduced myself to James, and was immediately taken aback when he started to introduce himself in the local dialect! 

We got chatting, and hit it off from the start, getting along like a house on fire. Not only did it turn out that we were both football fanatics, but also shared the same taste in music. 

We have since become the best of mates, and hang out at least once or twice a week. I really love chatting to him, and getting to learn all about English culture, as well as sharing different aspects of my own culture with him. I have great respect for James, as he has really made an effort to immerse himself into the local culture here. On top of that, getting to know him has been a real eye opener, and helped to dispel any negative cultural stereotypes.”

IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a person you know from another culture


🔥 Here’s the truth nobody told you: you will never improve your English the way you think. 

In fact, the very goal you’ve set — ‘I want to learn English’ — is the biggest trap that keeps millions of smart professionals stuck, frustrated, and silent.

Today, I’ll share with you what I discovered after 20,000 classes with students from 70 countries — the single shift that will transform how you learn, how you speak, and how you perform in English. 

Once you hear it, you’ll never look at your English journey the same way again. Get ready — because this might just save you years of wasted effort and finally unlock your global voice.

Comment the word GOAL below or send me a DM, and I’ll help you define one clear, specific communication goal that will instantly make your English practice 10x more effective.

As a bonus, I’ll also send you my ‘Clarity Map for English Goals’ — a simple one-page guide that shows you how to replace vague goals like ‘I want to learn English’ with laser-focused ones like ‘I want to run a confident client meeting in English.

The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

🔥 Here’s the truth nobody told you: you will never improve your English the way you think. 

TOYOTA、SONY、HONDA…日本の有名な会社の名前を、どのぐらい知っていますか。車関係、AV（オーディオビジュアル）関係が多いと思うんですが、今回はそのAVの会社についての悲しいお話です。

スクリプトと文法や言葉のリストはこちら。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/11-CD-c40c1bd535d6478fb845988e85c47a72
楽しみ方はこちらを見てください。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/116c436c16ed4055a68ddb2c4624cd96

じゃあ、またね！

すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第11話　さよならCD

Two corvesations: 

1- En el cine

2- En un bar cerca del estadio

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