Hi! Welcome to the second episode of this channel. In this episode, I will be reading to you a short story called "The Six Swans".

The objective of this episode is for you to listen. At the end of the episode, please feel free to contact me or comment if you have any questions about anything!

This episode will test your listening skills, and your ability to comprehend and understand. A quiz set will be made available for you to test out your memory, and listening comprehension skills. So, listen carefully, and attempt the quiz!


Siri-ous Studying!

Episode II: Short Story - The Six Swans

Hey there! Welcome to Creative Talk Studio — where art and language come to life.
I’m Ann, your host — a visual artist and educator from the Philippines. I’m so excited to have you here for our very first episode!

This podcast is your cozy space to learn English the creative way, discover tips on art and self-expression, and hear real stories from my life as a working artist and teacher.

Whether you're a student, a fellow creative, or just someone curious to learn and grow — you're in the right place!

I’ve spent years painting portraits, teaching English and art online, and now I’m bringing that experience to you through bite-sized lessons and fun conversations.

🎨 Coming up soon:
• How to describe art in simple English
• My go-to art materials
• And creative conversations for curious minds like yours!

So hit that follow button, and let’s begin this journey together. You can also find me on italki as Ann G Villanueva for one-on-one lessons.

Creative Talk Studio

Episode 01 - Introduction to Creative Talk Studio 

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest debates among language learners — should you read fiction or non-fiction to boost your skills?
We’ll explore how each type of book shapes your vocabulary, and you can make up your mind which one suits your needs. 

A podcast a day keeps procrastination away!

Fiction vs Non-fiction, which books will you benefit more as a language learner?

What Topic should I Talk about today? 

If that is a Question you ask yourself often, then you're at the right place. In this Series on Speaking Activities, I'll share great many Fun and Interesting topics that can you practice with. 

In this episode, I talk about a topic which I call 'Animating the Objects around Us.'

All Things English

Speaking Activity - Animating the Objects around Us

They say you can't have too much of a good thing — but according to a new study, maybe you can!

Researchers from the University of Toronto in Canada found that people are feeling more bored than in the past, even though there are endless types of entertainment available.

Could this endless entertainment actually be causing increased feelings of boredom?

Possibly, the researchers say.

In their study, published in Communications Psychology, Katy Tam and Michael Inzlicht looked at data from 2009 to 2020. They also looked at the relationship between digital media and reported feelings of boredom.

They found that people are reporting higher levels of boredom than ever before, with young people and college students feeling bored more often.

Many people reported feelings of boredom after engaging with digital media, leading Tam and Inzlicht to believe this type of entertainment is increasing feelings of boredom.

Digital media, they explain, is highly stimulating, which could cause people to be less interested in activities with lower stimulation, like reading a book.

And with technology offering so many distractions, people find it more difficult to focus on a single activity and take enjoyment from it, the researchers added.

For example, looking at your phone while watching television makes it difficult to focus on what you're watching on TV, which makes it more difficult to enjoy the show.

There's also so much information available online that people often engage with quick, unrelated pieces of media, instead of longer, more meaningful information, which can leave people feeling unsatisfied and bored.

Earlier research by Tam and Inzlicht supports this idea, after it showed that switching between short videos resulted in increased feelings of boredom.

The researchers said we may need to become more comfortable with feeling bored — since not everything in life is meant to be constantly interesting!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

'Endless Entertainment' May Actually Increase Boredom

Full Episode with Video available on Spotify 

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The Jerome Meadows Experience

A Better Calendar

In this episode, you will learn how to make small conversations with a new friend and order drinks.
Enjoy your podcast! 
<<< Don't for get to solve the quiz related to the podcast.

Turkish Conversations From ZERO to HERO

Episode 2 : AyLin and SerkaN are going to Bosphorus - AyLin ve SerkaN Boğaz'a Gidiyor..

In this episode we dive deep into the structure of the IELTS exam. From Listening to Speaking, we break down each section, providing clear explanations of what to expect and how to prepare effectively. Discover the four parts of the Listening section, the types of texts you'll encounter in Reading, the tasks you'll tackle in Writing, and the conversational flow of the Speaking test. Whether you're taking the General Training or Academic IELTS, this episode is packed with insights to help you master the exam format and build confidence. Tune in and take one step closer to IELTS success!