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

烤、爆、炒、煎、煸、熘 [kǎo、bào chǎo 、jiān、 biān 、liū]：
roast/grill；stir fry；fry；pan fry；stir-fry before stewing；quick fry
烹饪 pēng rèn：cooking
聚焦 jù jiāo：focus；concentrate
家常菜 jiā cháng cài：home-cooked；home-made
加热 jiā rè：heat
导热 dǎo rè：heat conduction
搅拌 jiǎo bàn：stir
勾芡 gōu qiàn：thicken soup
翻面儿fān miànr：flip side
直接 zhí jiē：directly
火力 huǒ lì：fire; heat power

Journey on the Tip of the Tongue“舌尖上的中国话”

Cooking Styles 1 烹饪方式[pēng rèn fāng shì]

In this episode Leo & Emma practice English greetings and introductions. 

Adventures Across Borders 

Greetings and Introductions

If your computer does not start up, the first thing is to check that it is connected to the power supply.
When your mouse batteries are low, change them. With a wireless mouse, you need to plug it Into the computer to charge it. You can also charge your phone with a mobile charger.

If your apps are running slowly, it may be because of a file that you have downloaded from a website. You need to find out how to delete or remove it. Alternatively, you may need to update the app.

English Mini Lessons

Computer problems

今天我给你带来一个包含有点搞笑的词：“piripi”的短语。我觉得这会对你有用。

西班牙语表达

"Estar piripi"

A fascinating tale that I think many of you will find both surprising and inspiring. Imagine owning a stunning purple Lamborghini, the epitome of luxury and speed. Now, imagine trading that in for something far less extravagant—a simple city bike, Oslo city bike. What would drive someone to make such a drastic change? Let's hear that from Jason Morgan aka. No-crown...

Everything Zenified 

From Purple Lamborghini to Oslo City Bike - A Journey of Transformation – Exclusive Interview with No-Crown

Ecco tornato nostro appuntamento settimanale alla scoperta delle città italiane! Oggi parliamo della città di Napoli, una delle più grandi ed incantevoli città d’arte del Mediterraneo che, personalmente, consiglio a tutti di visitare almeno una volta nella vita.

Level: Intermediate
Source and transcription: https://www.italia.it/it/napoli

🗺   CITTÀ ITALIANE #QuickItalianWithMara

🌋 NAPOLI

There Is a Bird on Your Head!" is a funny book for kids by Mo Willems. It's about two friends, Gerald the elephant and Piggie the pig. Gerald finds a bird on his head, and they try to figure out what to do. I hope you enjoy hearing this story told by me, Teacher Amanda. To read this book with me in class and see the hilarious illustrations, book a Story Time Lesson with me!

Story Time for Kids with Teacher Amanda

Episode 1: There is a Bird on Your Head by Mo Willems

Este es el cuarto episodio en el que aprenderás expresiones coloquiales en español con la palabra "ojo". Si no escuchaste el primer episodio, puedes escucharlo en mi podcast. 
 ¡Estaré una semana explicando expresiones con la palabra "OJO" así que SUBSCRÍBETE para no perderte ningún episodio! 🚀¡Consigue fluidez y confianza hablando español! 🎯Reserva una clase conmigo y te acompañaré en el proceso. 📩 Apúntate a mi boletín de noticias para aprender una palabra coloquial al día: https://acortar.link/d8H9at