"Tom's Riddle" is a fun and engaging podcast for English learners on italki, where Teacher Tom presents intriguing riddles to challenge your thinking and improve your language skills.

Tom's Riddle

Hey guys! This is my brand-new podcast!
I will show you how to use only 5 tenses and be FLUENT! 
Each episode will be with a Russian explanation (Rule + Example). 
I want you to practice with me, so I'll check your comments and help you if you need it. 

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Introduction

مکالمه فارسی

آراد:
نیلوفر، خانواده‌ات الان کجا زندگی می‌کنن؟

نیلوفر:
خانواده‌م توی استانبول زندگی می‌کنن.

آراد:
چند نفر هستین؟

نیلوفر:
ما پنج نفریم.

آراد:
خواهر یا برادر هم داری؟

نیلوفر:
آره، یه خواهر کوچیک‌تر دارم.

آراد:
چند سالشه؟

نیلوفر:
هجده سالشه.

آراد:
خیلی خوبه. با هم صمیمی هستین؟

نیلوفر:
آره، خیلی. تقریباً هر روز با هم حرف می‌زنیم.

آراد:
من یه برادر بزرگ‌تر دارم.

نیلوفر:
واقعاً؟ چند سال ازت بزرگ‌تره؟

آراد:
سه سال.

نیلوفر:
رابطه‌تون چطوره؟

آراد:
خیلی خوبه. همیشه کمکم می‌کنه.

نیلوفر:
خوش به حالت.

آراد:
تو چند وقت یه بار خانواده‌ت رو می‌بینی؟

نیلوفر:
معمولاً هر چند ماه یه بار.

آراد:
حتماً دلت براشون تنگ می‌شه.

نیلوفر:
آره، مخصوصاً برای خواهرم.

English Translation

Arad:
Niloufar, where does your family live now?

Niloufar:
My family lives in Istanbul.

Arad:
How many people are in your family?

Niloufar:
There are five of us.

Arad:
Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Niloufar:
Yeah, I have a younger sister.

Arad:
How old is she?

Niloufar:
She's eighteen.

Arad:
That's nice. Are you close?

Niloufar:
Yeah, very. We talk almost every day.

Arad:
I have an older brother.

Niloufar:
Really? How much older is he?

Arad:
Three years.

Niloufar:
How is your relationship?

Arad:
Very good. He always helps me.

Niloufar:
Lucky you.

Arad:
How often do you see your family?

Niloufar:
Usually every few months.

Arad:
You must miss them.

Niloufar:
Yeah, especially my sister.

واژه‌های جدید
فارسی	English
خانواده	Family
خواهر	Sister
برادر	Brother
کوچیک‌تر	Younger
بزرگ‌تر	Older
صمیمی	Close
رابطه	Relationship
کمک کردن	To Help
دلتنگ شدن	To Miss Someone
مخصوصاً	Especially
اصطلاحات محاوره‌ای این قسمت
فارسی محاوره‌ای	English
خانواده‌م	My family
یه خواهر	A sister
چند سالشه؟	How old is she?
خوش به حالت	Lucky you
دلت براشون تنگ می‌شه	You miss them

Farsi/Persian Conversation Practice (30-Day Challenge)🎧🎙👫

قسمت ۱۴: در خانه، صحبت درباره خانوادهEpisode14: Families👨‍👨‍👧‍👦

All'interno di una frase, un predicato è necessariamente un verbo, ma un verbo non è necessariamente un predicato. Approfondiamo insieme il concetto di predicato.

Parliamo di grammatica italiana

Il predicato

-Γεια σας! Ένα καφέ, παρακαλώ!-Τι καφέ;-Ένα φρέντο καπουτσίνο με μαύρη ζάχαρη και κανέλα, παρακαλώ!-Φυσικά...κάτι άλλο;-Ναι, και ένα φραπέ γλυκό. Α, και έναν ελληνικό καφέ!-Ορίστε! -Ευχαριστούμε! Πόσο κάνει;- Είναι εφτά ευρώ και τριάντα λεπτά.-Ορίστε, γεια σας, καλή συνέχεια! 

Dialogues in Greek 

Sophia orders coffee for her and her friends 

If you want to achieve a band score six in IELTS you must show the ability to talk openly and freely. You are allowed to make mistakes and are not expected to speak perfect English. It is OK to hesitate, repeat yourself, or correct yourself if you think you have made a mistake. You will be able to use a range of connecting words.

Let’s look at those three skills in detail. First, let’s consider connecting words. connecting words are used to organize thoughts into words. For example, when we speak, we might say “Well, I really like to go swimming. But…I’m not very good at it. I mean, I like swimming but… I’d really like to have lessons. What connecting words did I use? Listen again: “Well, I really like to go swimming. But…I’m not very good at it. I mean, I like swimming but… You know, I’d really like to have lessons.” 
Did you hear the words well, however, and you know? These are connecting words. So, in your IELTS speaking, be sure to use connecting words. I have to admit, connecting words are not always used, because students don’t know too many.  To be honest, I think all students should practice using them. I’ve always believed that connecting words are a fantastic way to make sure you get a good speaking score in IELTS.

Did you hear three more connecting words? What were they? Correct: I have to admit, and to be honest, and I’ve always believed. Next time you have a conversation with your teacher, be sure to use To be honest, I have to admit and I’ve always thought. To be honest, I hope you choose me as your teacher. I have to admit, I enjoy teaching English. I’ve always believed that pratice makes perfect. See you! 


IELTS Speaking Practice

CONNECTING WORDS

CHISTES MEXICANOS

PEPITO. ROSA DE LOS VIENTOS.

Τhe knights of liberty an excerpt from a children's tale about Dionysus Solomos and John Mantzaros the writer and the composer of  the national anthem.

Greek podcast

Τhe knights of liberty 

En este episodio aprenderás a usar los verbos tener y haber, y tambien aprenderás las diferencias que hay entre los dos verbos. 