It is a short story by Ivan Turgenev, a Russian novelist and story writer. The story of Gerasim, a deaf and mute serf whose life of poverty is brought into sharp relief by his connection with Mumu, a dog he rescued, brought greater national attention to the cruelties of serfdom and received praise for its brutal portrayal of this institution in Russian society.

Learn Russian with Marianna!

Ivan Turgenev "Mumu"

Heute reden wir über das Thema „Geburtstag feiern in Deutschland“! 🎉 Wie läuft eine typische Geburtstagsfeier ab? Was ist bei der Geschenkewahl zu beachten, und warum können Geburtstage auch mal stressig sein?

Wine & Vocab - Einfach Deutsch verstehen

Geburtstag feiern in Deutschland? - Geschenke, Party und Nervosität!

In today's podcast, ex-IELTS examiner Cambridge David guides you through some great ways that you can boost your IELTS Speaking score, by replacing common words with higher value expressions used by native speakers.
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IELTS with Cambridge David

Great IELTS expressions to replace simple, common words

In this episode you learn a little bit about the host of the podcast, Tom. Here you learn about what he's done for a living and about his hobbies and interests!

You can access a free transcript for this podcast with this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1skZ0sLUleLV_mjfml7V6JQnGSqs3nfB1yP8hY0XIAD4/edit?usp=sharing
Enjoy the show!



English with Tom

Episode 1: Introducing myself

Gabriela nos cuenta su problema. Debes escuchar esta grabación y responderle en un texto escrito con recomendaciones, deseos y emociones que usen el subjuntivo en presente y en pasado. 

Consejero espiritual y subjuntivo

El problema de Gabriela

Today we're going to explore a fascinating topic - why the word "mama" or something similar is used in different languages for mothers. As a Ukrainian host, I bring a unique perspective to this discussion.


English Vibes

The Science Behind Why Babies Say "Mama"

I have handled Business English clients for 13 years now, most of whom are managers, CEOs, or founders. Learning English and speaking it well gives you a competitive advantage in your industry.
I remember coaching a client who was a seasoned mechanical engineer. Despite his deep experience, applying for roles at international companies in Qatar and Dubai required proven English proficiency—at least a C1–C2 level.
That is the reality of working for—or wanting to work for—global organizations. Your communication skills are an investment. While very few people choose to spend money on personal development, the reality is simple: you earn from the skills you invest in."
