* Today's phrase is "کاشکی / ای کاش " which means " I wish  ...
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اصطلاحات و عبارات رایج فارسی / Persian common expressions & phrases 

ای کاش / کاشکی

(ITA) Ah, l’Italia... la patria del cibo delizioso, della cucina salutare... ma sarà davvero così? Andiamo un po’ a vedere cosa c’è nelle pance degli italiani! 

(ENG) Ah, Italy... land of delicious food and healthy cuisine... but wait, is it really like that? Let’s discover what Italians have in their bellies!

Subtitled Italian

Season 1 / Episode 7 - Italy and fast-foods

Today we'll talk about the does and don'ts when you're eating out in Italy!
How many of the mistakes I mentioned have you already made? 


Season 01 / Episode 14 - Food etiquette in Italy

In this special Holy Week episode of English Learners Boost, Teacher Ian—licensed science teacher and English tutor—guides you through quiet reflections that not only nourish the soul but also strengthen your English listening skills. Discover simple, meaningful ways to turn silence into learning power, hear real insights from learners, and take away practical tips to boost your vocabulary and fluency. Plus, find out how you can book a lesson with Teacher Ian on iTalki and experience his unique, purpose-driven teaching method.

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Quiet Reflections Before Easter: A Holy Week Listening Boost

В чём секрет изучения иностранных языков? 
Практикуем ежедневный русский на базе текста. Разговорная скорость.


SuperRussian B1-B2

3. ЧАСТЬ 3_Секрет изучения языков

Vamos a ver las diferencias entre estos dos verbos. 

Los podcasts de Alex

Quedar vs quedarse

Bear vs. Bare – What’s the Difference? In this short and engaging episode, we break down the meanings, uses, and common mix-ups between ‘bear’ and ‘bare.’ Tune in for clear examples and easy tips to never confuse them again!

Thanks to Jerome for being such a great guest!!!

Alexis : https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9464070
Jerome: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/4075458

Hey Alexis!

Bear VS Bare, What's the Difference??!🐻

JOHN: Hi, Alice, it’s John. How are you? 
ALICE: Oh, hi, John! I was just thinking about you.
JOHN: That’s nice. I was wondering if you’d like to go to a 
movie tonight.
ALICE: Sure, I’d love to! What’s playing?
JOHN: I was thinking about that new comedy Lights Out. What do
you think?
ALICE: Sounds great!
JOHN: OK, I’ll pick you up around 7:30. The movie starts at 8:00.
ALICE: See you then. Bye!



LANGUAGE NOTES
• Hi, Alice, it’s John: Hi, ____, it’s ____ is a casual and friendly way to say hello on the 
phone. Although “it’s” means “it is,” it is used to mean “I am” here.
• Oh, hi, John! Notice the rising intonation here. Alice is excited to hear from John and is 
very pleased that he called her.
• I was wondering if you’d like to ... This is a polite and indirect way of asking “Do you 
want to …?” John is nervous and does not want to appear too direct or bold. Notice 
how the question goes up at the end, which shows that he is not overly confident.
• Sure! I’d love to means “Yes, I would love to.” Notice that Alice is very enthusiastic 
and friendly. She wants John to feel comfortable about asking her out on a date.
• I was thinking about … / What do you think? Again, John does not want to appear 
too bold. He wants to give Alice a chance to suggest a movie.
• Sounds great! Is an informal way of saying “That is a good plan.”
• I’ll pick you up is an informal way of saying “I’ll come to your house so that we can 
go together.”

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 6: A Telephone Call

Laying it on Thick  (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_ZDaeQFksyRiDJfs5R9AIvtYJ4JEjuRQ/view?usp=drivesdk