Hi! I’m Dasha, and in this podcast I read simplified versions of classic Russian short stories and explain interesting words and expressions along the way. Perfect for A2–C1 levels. 

Слово за словом с Дашей

All of us are guilty of pondering on the past, wondering what could, would or should have happened.... In different areas of our life, some more than others.

Do you have similar regrets to the ones mentioned in this episode? Or perhaps completely different ones? DO comment and let me know!

British English with Maria

Ep 18 - "No Regrets? Think Again! – Life’s ‘Should Have, Could Have, Would Have’ Moments"

Technology has completely taken over almost every aspect of our life . Is that a positive thing? I'm discussing different aspects of impact of technology in this episode.
Let me know what you think by commenting.

Ep 23 - Tech - friend or foe ?

New year's resolutions are a must but why do we actually fail at achieving these and what to do differently this time round.

Will you finally reach your goals?

Beyond grammar!

What are the challenges you face when it comes to asking questions?

The importance of asking questions

My take on whether AI is to replace teachers... let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Ep 14 - Educators vs. Algorithms: Who Teaches Best?

Small talk - love it or hate it, you cannot avoid it!

Share you experience with making small talk - are you good at it?

Making small talk

Friendships come in all shapes and sizes...Please do share your views and experiences in the comments

Friendships

We all do it regardless of knowing that it's often counterproductive and can put us in a bad mood or lead to us feeling insecure....no matter what the gurus tell you and their advice to NOT do it we just cannot help ourselves. 

This episode offers my take on this everyday phenomenon. I welcome you to share your opinion in the comments section.