This episode is my take on what I think is missing from the education curriculum - the essential skills all students should have in my opinion before they leave school. 
Please let me know in the comments your thoughts!

British English with Maria

Ep 7 - What they don't teach you at school....

second chapter of the love story in Farsi

هزار و یک قصه (story time)

chapter two

Sara needed a new laptop for university.
She found two options online.
The first laptop cost $900 and had average reviews.
The second laptop cost $650, had better reviews, and came with a free bag.
She showed both options to her brother.
He looked at the screen and said, “The second one is cheaper and better? That’s a no-brainer!”
Sara smiled and ordered it immediately.

Ali had two job offers.
The first job paid$1,500 per month and was far from his house.
The second job paid $2,500 and was only 10 minutes away.
His friend asked, “Which one will you choose?”
Ali laughed and said, “The second one! It’s a no-brainer!”
Idiom: No-brainer
✅ Meaning
A no-brainer is a decision that is very easy to make because the answer is obvious.
👉 It doesn’t require much thinking.
🔹 Simple Explanation 
If something is a no-brainer, you don’t need to think hard about it. The choice is clear and easy.
🔹 Structure
It’s a no-brainer.
That’s a no-brainer.
It was a no-brainer to + verb
🔹 Examples
The job offers more money and fewer hours. It’s a no-brainer!
This phone is cheaper and better. That’s a no-brainer.
It was a no-brainer to accept the scholarship.
If the course is free, it’s a no-brainer to join.


What would be a no-brainer decision for you?
Is it a no-brainer to exercise regularly? Why?
If someone gives you a free vacation ticket, what would you say?
Is studying English a no-brainer for your future?
🔹 Useful Similar Expressions
It’s obvious.
It’s an easy choice.
That’s a clear decision.
Of course!
Without a doubt.


English Mini Lessons

No brainer

I went on a trip to Idaho and visited an interactive aquarium.

Animals mentioned: stingrays, parakeets, doctor fish, sea stars (starfish)

Learn English with Stories

My Visit to an Aquarium

This is a trick I use to help students remember whether or not put an article for locations. Some locations tend to not need an article, learn which locations in this episode!

English in a minute!

When NOT to use the word "the"- locations

In this episode, we are going to listen to a dialogue and talk about some common phrases people use to argue. 
Site: https://iamniquey.myfreesites.net/language
Transcript: https://ko-fi.com/s/61c41adb70

To see podcast transcripts, a list of all my podcasts, vocabulary lists, quizzes, and more, click through to my website above where you will find all the links. You will also find links to my beginner-level podcasts for Chinese and Spanish there as well.
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Para ver las transcripciones, una lista de todos mis podcasts, listas de vocabulario, cuestionarios y mucho más, haz clic en mi sitio web, donde encontrarás todos los enlaces. También encontrarás enlaces a mis podcasts para principiantes de español.

Enjoy the podcast!

Flying In English | Intermediate

“I’ve Had It!” Learn how to have an argument | Flying in English Intermediate Ep. 001

Learn the Korean word for “building.”
Understand how to describe places in the city where people work and live.

Key expressions:

이 건물은 높아요.
(This building is tall)
건물 안에 들어가요.
(I go into the building)

Korean Places in Real Life

EP.08 — Building in Korea (건물)

Наконец-то у меня дошли руки (подумайте над этим выражением) до этого эпизода подкаста. Сегодня расскажу про современные имена в русской литературе, что сейчас популярно и почему.
В эпизоде будут авторы русского реализма, магического реализма, а также фантастики и фэнтези, так что каждый найдёт себе что-то по вкусу.

Как обычно, не стесняйтесь задавать свои вопросы в комментарии и делиться впечатлениями от эпизода :-)

Россия по-русски

Новая русская литература

King Charles' Coronation Cost £72 Million