In the first Just Chatting podcast, we discuss the heatwave and coping with the summer heat.

How do you cope with working during a heatwave?
What do you do to stay cool during the summer?

Just Chatting

Just Chatting Episode 1 | Heatwaves

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Feeling stuck with English? You’re not alone! In this episode of English Learners Boost, Teacher Ian, a licensed science teacher and English tutor, shares common struggles every learner faces—from pronunciation and grammar to speaking fears—and practical tips to overcome them. Hear an inspiring story, get actionable advice, and discover how you can boost your confidence and skills. Plus, learn how to book a personalized English lesson with Teacher Ian on iTalki!

English Learner's Boost

You’re Not Alone: The English Struggles Every Learner Shares

Сегодня пишем диктант на основе монолога известного писателя-сатирика Михаила Жванецкого. Есть у него одна история, называется “Воскресный день”. В первом абзаце очень интересно обыгран глагол “потянуться” в разных его вариациях: это и медленно идти, и потянуть мышцы после сна, к примеру. А во втором абзаце потренируемся описывать своё утро и правильно писать названия продуктов.

Система такая же: я читаю текст два раза. В первый раз медленно, по несколько слов, но обязательно ставьте эпизод на паузу, чтобы всё успеть. Буду говорить, где заканчивается предложение и нужно ставить точку (.), ок? Второй раз читаю быстрее, чтобы вы проверили, всё ли правильно записали. 

Отправьте мне сообщение со словами “четвёртый диктант готов” и я пришлю вам текст для проверки.

Пишите грамотно, говорите свободно! Хорошего дня, друзья!

Writing Russian

Отрывок из монолога "Воскресный день" (диктант)

The letter A can represent seven different vowel sounds in English. In this episode, we focus on four of them: /æ/ as in cat, /ɑː/ as in car, /eɪ/ as in name, and /eə/ as in care. Learn how to produce each sound with correct tongue, jaw, and lip positions, hear clear examples, and practice distinguishing these essential vowels for natural British pronunciation.

British Pronunciation Tips 

British Vowel Masterclass – Lesson 2: The Many Faces of the Letter A

Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
You can check the script at the link provided.

今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■東京都の知事　小池百合子さんが選ばれたのは3回目 - Yuriko Koike was elected as the Governor of Tokyo for the third time -
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014502181000/k10014502181000.html

NEWS for beginners - Native Japanese Accent -

東京都の知事 - Governor of Tokyo -

Listen and repeat then sing along.
pup, bud, mud
A pup sees a bud in the mud.

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46% of US Teens Use the Internet 'Almost Constantly'
We know that teenagers spend a lot of time online, but the Pew Research Center has been finding out a little more about what some of them are doing.

A survey of more than 1,300 young people in the US, aged between 13 and 17, found that 97% use the internet every day. And 46% said they use it "almost constantly" — an increase from 24% in 2014 and 2015.

The new survey, done in April and May 2022, also found that YouTube is now the most popular app among teens, with 95% using the video site, and 19% saying they are on it "almost constantly."

TikTok is the next most popular app, with 67% saying they use it.

Things have changed over the years, however: in Pew's 2014 and 2015 survey, Facebook was the most popular site among teens, with 71% saying they used it. But that fell to just 32% in the 2022 survey.

Twitter has also become less popular — 23% of teenagers say they now use it, down from 33% seven years ago.

There are some differences between the way boys and girls spend their time online.

Pew said that boys are more likely to be on YouTube, Twitch and Reddit, while girls are more likely to use TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat.

It has never been easier for young people to use these sites and apps — 95% of teens said they have a smartphone, while 90% have access to a computer.