Thoughts and discussions of the topics that come up during the in-person and online teaching as well as real life

Vlad's teaching tales

In this episode we break down how to reach fluency. If you feel stiff, formal, or "robotic" when speaking, you are likely missing the cultural context that makes English fluid and alive.

Real English Skills

A Conversation with 2 Native English Speakers and an English Language Learner from Brazil

Ever wonder why your English sounds perfect in practice but falls flat in job interviews? Join me as I sit with a top job recruiter who reveals what really makes candidates stand out, or get passed over in job interviews.


What Job Interviewers Really Think of Your English

Many English learners are told their English is “good,” but still feel nervous, misunderstood, or blocked at work. In this New Year’s episode, a former student from China shares how fixing pronunciation and communication completely changed his confidence, career, and daily life.

People Said His English Was Good — But Something Was Still Wrong

In this episode we chat with a Korean university student who got a good Suneung English score but struggled with real conversations. Hear how a simple practice helped her change this.

Good English Exam Score... But She Couldn't Speak Fluently Until This

Ever heard “she ate” or “he’s on thin ice” and had NO idea what just happened? This episode reveals the real figurative English that natives use every day. Mastering phrasal verbs and you’ll finally stop feeling lost in conversations.