As an English teacher one naturally becomes more and more nit-picky over time (overly detail oriented.) Hopefully you'll find that quality useful when listening to my podcast. 

Nit-Picky English with Nika 

Aprenda a falar sobre os seus passatempos de forma divertida

Portuguese Audios for Beginners A2 -Áudios em Português para Principiantes A2

O Passatempo


Zhǔrén: 	Nín 	juéde 	zhèlǐ 	de 	cài 	zěnmeyànɡ? 
主人： 	您 	觉得 	这里 	的 	菜 	怎么样？ 
Kèrén: 	Zhēn 	búcuò! 	Zhè 	shì 	shénme 	cài? 
客人： 	真 	不错！ 	这 	是 	什么 	菜？ 
Zhǔrén: 	Guǎnɡdōnɡ 	cài， 	chúshī 	shì 	Xiānɡɡǎnɡ 
主人： 	广东 	菜， 	厨师 	是 	香港 
rén, 	suǒyǐ 	cài 	bǐjiào 	dìdɑo. 
人， 	所以 	菜 	比较 	地道。 
Kèrén: 	Fēichánɡ 	hǎochī! 	Xièxie 	nǐmen 	de 	rèqínɡ 
客人： 	非常 	好吃！ 	谢谢 	你们 	的 	热情 
kuǎndài. 
款待。 
Zhǔrén: 	Bié 	kèqi! 	Wǒmen 	yě 	ɡǎndào 	shífēn 
主人： 	别 	客气！ 	我们 	也 	感到 	十分 
rónɡxìnɡ. 
荣幸。 
Kèrén: 	Wèi 	wǒmen 	de 	hézuò 	chénɡɡōnɡ 	ɡānbēi! 
客人： 	为 	我们 	的 	合作 	成功 	干杯！ 
Zhǔrén: 	Gānbēi! 
主人： 	干杯！ 

日常用语

宴会

Hi everyone, in this episode I talk about which flavor I prefer, Chocolate or Vanilla. Which do you prefer? Let me know in the comments :)

What's Your Opinion?

What's Your Opinion? Chocolate or Vanilla

Three words today to talk about clothing. These are garb, garment, and get up. 

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

They won't let you in wearing a get up like that!

Short stories are awesome to listen to and they don't take much time at all. This one can help you get familiar with many new words; be sure to give it a try! ^^

All About English and How You Learn It!

A Short Story For Advanced Learners of English

＜Vocabulary>
最近(さいきん:saikin) ~ recently,in these days
秋(あき:aki) ~ fall,autumn
朝晩(あさばん:asa ban) ~ morning and evening
大分(だいぶ:daibu) ~ much
地球温暖化(ちきゅうおんだんか:chikyuu ondan-ka)
 ~ Global Warming
昔(むかし:mukashi) ~ Long time ago
テーマ(te e ma) ~ Theme
一言(ひとこと:hitokoto) ~ One word
熱中症(ねっちゅうしょう:necchuu shoo) ~Heat stroke
食欲(しょくよく:shoku yoku) ~Appetite
芸術(げいじゅつ:geijutsu) ~Art
展覧会(てんらんかい:tenrankai) ~Exhibition
美術館巡り(びじゅつかんめぐり:bijutsukan meguri) ~Museum tours

にほんごのこばなし⭐️Japanese Short story⭐️byみどり

#1 〇〇の秋

Master the American /r/ sound! Learn the difference between retroflex and bunched /r/, common challenges, and tips to improve your pronunciation for clearer, more natural speech.

 Pronunciation and Accent Reduction with a Focus on North American English

Key Consonants:  The American R

Lesson 1: Build a Study Habit as Solid as the Titanic’s Hull
The Titanic’s hull was state-of-the-art, yet it wasn’t indestructible. Similarly, your study habits need to be strong, but they don’t have to be perfect. Start small—just like the shipbuilders who started with a blueprint. Dedicate 10–15 minutes daily to learning your language. Research shows that consistent practice, even in small increments, leads to long-term success.
Your daily routine is your hull. If it’s solid, you’ll keep floating, even when you hit minor obstacles.
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Lesson 2: Spot the Icebergs Before They Hit
The Titanic didn’t see the iceberg until it was too late. When it comes to studying, your "icebergs" are distractions, unrealistic expectations, and burnout. Be mindful of these obstacles before they derail you. Set realistic goals, like learning five new words a day instead of fifty.
Think of distractions like incoming icebergs on the horizon—acknowledge them, steer clear, and keep your focus steady.
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Lesson 3: Lifeboats Are Non-Negotiable
The Titanic’s lack of lifeboats was its greatest tragedy. In language learning, lifeboats represent backup plans for when life gets overwhelming. Too tired to study grammar? Watch a short video in your target language instead. Feeling stuck on vocabulary? Try a language game instead of a workbook.
Lifeboats are your Plan B—your way to keep moving forward even when your primary routine is disrupted.
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