In this brief retelling of the fairy tale about Six Brothers under a magical spell and made to live as Swans, we look at a few different kinds of commonly used phrases so that we can understand them in context.

A Stone's Throw Podcast

The Six Swans

In this episode, we’ll explore common work-related expressions in Levantine Arabic

My Levantine Arabic Diary 

Work-Related Expressions in Levantine Arabic -Arabic, Turkish & English

Lily's journey reminds us all that acceptance is a powerful force that can ignite dreams and unlock limitless potential. It teaches us to look beyond the surface and appreciate the uniqueness and abilities of every individual. When we embrace acceptance, we create a world where everyone can thrive and contribute their extraordinary gifts.


Short Stories with Rose 

the power of acceptance 

Heute sprechen wir über False Friends im Deutschen. Doch was bedeutet das überhaupt und warum muss ich bei einigen Wörtern, die mir aus dem Englischen vermeintlich bekannt vorkommen, aufpassen, dass ich sie auch richtig nutze?

Viel Spaß beim Zuhören und vergesst nicht, euer Wissen aus meiner Podcastfolge mit einem kleinen Quiz zu überprüfen!


German Chit Chat 

4. Was sind False Friends?

Il podcast ”Comme se dice?” nasce da un’idea di Vincenzo Luca Forte e Iginia Barretta, insegnanti di Napoletano e altre lingue su Italki. Il Podcast è dedicato alla Lingua/dialetto Napoletano.
Prima puntata del Podcast, prettamente in lingua Napoletana! Jamme ja!

Neapolitan Language  - 🎙️ "Comme se dice?" - Il Podcast della Lingua Napoletana! 🌟

Neapolitan Language - Prima puntata del Podcast  ”Comme se dice?” -  (“How do you say it?”)

O carnaval faz parte da tradição de vários países e hoje vamos falar do carnaval brasileiro!

Portuguese Audios for Intermediate Advance B2 -Áudios em Português para Intermédios Avançados B2

As festas de carnaval

Learn French through literature ☕

W. FAULKNER, Le bruit et la fureur. 1st page

Ciao! In questo episodio vorrei fare un riassunto delle notizie e degli eventi più importanti di questo fine gennaio 2022 italiano + una notizia interessante per gli studenti di italiano! 
Aspetto i vostri sinceri feedback, consigli, idee... sono "tutta orecchie"! 

L'Italia per tutti

Episodio 1: notizie da gennaio 2022

Are you ready to get that idiom monkey off your back and learn 7 more idiomatic expressions to help you improve your IELTS band score?

The idioms in this podcast are quite useful. They should add another string to your bow. In our IELTS speaking exam we should also learn how to paraphrase. Learning how to paraphrase adds a really important string to your bow, as well. In order to gain a band score 6, it’s important to attempt to paraphrase as well as use connectives. Using connectives, like therefore, however, and to be honest, can add another string to your bow.

When we know how to use idioms, we can improve our IELTS band score, because it’s important to use some less common idiomatic vocabulary in your IELTS exam. Idioms are very common and used in everyday daily life. As a rule of thumb, they help the examiner to know if you have spent time studying common idiomatic phrases.

So, keep your chin up. And keep studying. Because idioms are easy to learn. You just have to take the time to learn them, and practice using them. Don’t let learning idioms worry you, because they really are fun. They won’t get you into hot water. Learning idioms cannot get you into trouble. On the contrary, they will show the IELTS examiner that you are dilligent, studious, and hard working. Nobody’s going to hit the roof just because you’ve learned a few idioms. Of course not! No one is going to be angry with you for studying idioms! They are a vital part of your English language skills. Native English speakers use idioms day in, day out.

Don’t forget to take the quiz and learn the meanings of the idioms in this podcast. 

And don’t forget to book a lesson with me, so I can help you get the IELTS band score you need. And if you dont know many idioms, dont you think it’s time to get that monkey off your back?