Join us on "English Learners Boost" as we tackle the challenge of understanding native English speakers. Learn practical tips to decode fast speech, grasp idiomatic expressions, and use context clues effectively. From TV shows to newspaper articles, discover how to enhance your comprehension skills and bridge the gap in conversations. Boost your English listening skills and connect with native speakers like a pro!

English Learner's Boost

Improving English Comprehension: Tips for Understanding Native Speakers

Pépète, le lapin
- Quand j’étais petit, raconte Pépète le lapin, ma maman m’a un jour demandé d’aller chercher six carottes dans le champ d’à côté.
En faisant des petits sauts, j’y suis allé. Hop ! hop ! hop ! Pas de danger à droite ? Rien à gauche ? Hop ! hop ! hop !
J’ai arraché les carottes et je suis rentré à toute vitesse à la maison. Maman s’est mise à crier. J’en avais pris beaucoup trop ! Il n’y avait plus de place dans la cuisine ! Ce n’est pas ma faute, je ne sais pas compter jusqu’à six !

Des Milliers D'histoires

Histoire 11 - Pépète, le lapin

Ziua de naștere a lui Matei: cum am sărbătorit-o și ce cadouri a primit? 

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TRANSCRIPT: 
Astăzi a fost ziua de naștere a lui Matei. El este născut pe 05.mai.2000. A împlinit 23 de ani. M-am gândit foarte mult timp ce cadou ar fi potrivit pentru el și cum ne-am apucat recent să învățăm tenis am ales să îi cumpăr o rachetă. M-am documentat ce rachetă s-ar potrivi cu stilul lui de joc și cu experiența și am ales una de la Wilson, verde. Pentru a sărbători am invitat prietenii în oraș, la un bowling, iar după la noi acasă unde am comandat o pizza. A fost frumos: am râs, am spus, am povestit. Când i-am cântat ,,La mulți ani” Matei s-a emoționat. Am obervat ca toți ne emoționăm atunci când ni se cântă ,,La mulți ani”. Este ceva special, simți că toți oamenii care s-au strâns alături de tine îți celebrează viața și că se bucură că te-au întâlnit. 

Jurnalul Adrianei

Ziua lui Matei

Сегодня вторник.
Today is Tuesday.

На минутку я подумала, что сегодня уже среда.
For a moment, I thought it was already Wednesday.

Но нет!
But no!

Сегодня только второй день недели.
It’s only the second day of the week.

День начался хорошо:
The day started well:

я встала рано,
I got up early,

вкусно позавтракала
had a delicious breakfast

и даже приготовила лазанью на обед.
and even made lasagna for lunch.

Надеюсь, что она будет вкусной.
I hope it will be tasty.

На улице очень солнечно.
It’s very sunny outside.

Кажется, что сегодня будет тепло весь день.
It seems like it will be warm all day.

Надеюсь, что я смогу выйти погулять днём.
I hope I’ll be able to go out for a walk during the day.

Всем желаю хорошего настроения и хорошего дня!
I wish everyone a good mood and a great day!

Если у вас уже вечер, тогда — хорошего вечера.
And if it’s already evening where you are — then have a good evening.

My diary in Russian

Вторник, 5 августа 

En la cultura española existen varios personajes que, aunque no son reales, son reconocidos por todos. Y en este episodio te los presento para que tú también te familiarices con ellos.

Cuando escuches el episodio, cuéntame en los comentarios o visitando mi instagram,
 ¿qué te han parecido estos personajes? 
¿Cuál es tu favorito? 
Dime también si en tu país tenéis este tipo de personajes.


Blanca to go 

39 – Personajes ficticios que todos los españoles conocen

English At Work: Different ways to In An English-Speaking Environment. Part 2.

Top 10 Ways to Learn English at Work.

Today we are discussiong the second way:

Focus on the Basics First.

If you work in an English-speaking environment, you probably know how to have a simple conversation in English (at the very least).

However, there’s always room for improvement when it comes to learning a second language. Even native English speakers make mistakes!

Focusing on the basics of your conversations will be your first step.

Dive into the recording and listen to some ideas that will assist you in your spoken English development at work!







Job Interview Preparation | Build Strong Communication Under Pressure

English At Work: Different ways to In An English-Speaking Environment. Part 2.

In this episode of "English Learners Boost," host Ian delves into the power of grit and resilience in mastering the English language. Discover inspiring stories of unyielding learners, practical tips for building persistence, and strategies to overcome challenges. As a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor, Ian shares his unique insights and encourages you to embrace grit on your language learning journey. Don't miss the chance to book a personalized lesson with Ian on iTalki and experience his effective teaching methodology. Tune in and boost your English skills today!

Unyielding Learners: Grit-Fueled English Mastery

As a pessimist, you might view language learning as hard work—and you’re not wrong.
Language acquisition requires effort, repetition, and managing confusion.

Here’s the beautiful part: Pessimists tend to manage disappointment better than idealists.
When you anticipate difficulty, you're less likely to be devastated by it.

In psychological terms, this creates cognitive resilience—the ability to stay in the game even when things go wrong. You expect challenges. You face them head-on. You recover faster because you weren’t expecting ease.

You might never say, “I’m going to be fluent in a year.” That’s okay.
But you might say, “I’m going to keep learning, even if progress is slow.”
And that is the spirit of persistence.
Don’t try to change who you are. Just learn to steer with it.
Pessimism doesn’t mean you’re giving up—it means you’re prepared to endure.
And that, my dear listener, is what long-term success looks like.


💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 65 - How Pessimism Builds Resilience in Language Learning

・東北地方の方言「なんもなんも」の紹介
・どういたしまして（No problem）の意味で使用される
・意味と使用例、発音の仕方の紹介
・例「ありがとがんず（Thank you）」「なんもなんも」
・「何も何も」⇒「なんもなんも」と訛って言う
・まとめ