Small talk doesn't have to be mundane; it can be a colorful canvas of shared experiences! In our latest episode, Amy and Curtis spill the beans on their recent hobbies and activities.

Curtis shares his newfound morning routine – brisk walking for an energy boost, a new hobby he's picked up with coloring books. Meanwhile, Amy takes us on a journey through her latest experiments from the kitchen.

Book a trial lesson with Curtis - https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

Real English Conversations Podcast

Small Talk & Chit-Chat | The Real English Conversations Podcast

Learn Sinhala with Madushan

Basic Sentences 

In this episode, I recorded my recent live Q and A session with my Iranian students in my Telegram group. We were talking about various strategies for IELTS along with some general chat. 

If you want lessons, click here
 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/1078268⁠⁠⁠

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Transcripts for all episodes available here
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Kev's English Podcast

KEP episode 26: IELTS Q and A Live with Iranian Students!

Do you think governments spend enough on protecting wild animals, or is there more that we can do?

Nick discusses both sides of this topic to hekp you with ideas for the IELTS test. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Should more money be spent on protecting wild animals?

Tacos are a favorite dish for many people, but making the perfect taco takes a little more than just throwing ingredients together.

So here are a few easy tips to help you create delicious tacos every time!

Choose the right tortillas
MasterChef judge and Mexican cuisine expert Aarón Sánchez says there are three important elements to making the perfect taco — the tortilla, the fillings, and the toppings.

You should choose what kind of tortilla to use depending on what kinds of fillings you have, Sánchez told Tasting Table.

If your filling "has fur or is meat," you should use flour tortillas, because they're thicker and won't rip as easily. For all other, lighter fillings, like vegetables or beans, a corn tortilla is best.

Traditional Mexican tacos are almost always made with soft tortillas — not the hard shells that have become popular in America.

Use two tortillas for each taco
If you've ever ordered from a taco truck, you might have noticed that there are two tortilla wraps around your taco. This is to keep the taco together. If one of the tortillas rips or breaks, your fillings won't fall out and make a mess!

Add something pickled
Sánchez adds pickled food to his tacos, to add a bright, tangy taste that balances out the rich meat and cheese.

And it's easy to make your own pickled toppings! Take any leftover vegetables you have, put them in a mix of equal parts water and vinegar, add some sugar, salt and spices, then put it all in a sealed jar. After a day or two, you'll have your own fresh pickled vegetables!

Spread your toppings early
If you like sour cream or guacamole on your tacos, instead of putting them on top of your finished taco, try spreading them on your tortilla before you wrap it. This helps hold the fillings in place, and ensures that you get sour cream or guacamole with every bite!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Tips for Making Perfect Tacos Every Time

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ro9QJ0yTg9uPp7VqT1TGJHjc5Hg-MEXsty0Tuep225U/edit

Лёгкий иврит

Colors mini podcast in Hebrew | Цвета мини подкаст на иврите

皆さんは、人生の節目にお祝いをもらったら、どうしますか。
日本の贈り物文化は独特で、プレゼントをもらったら「お返し」をするのが普通です。
しかも、細かいルールがあります。
今回は、日本の贈り物文化について話します。

What would you do if you received a gift on the important occasions in your life?
In Japan, we have a unique gift-giving culture, it is customary to give a return gift when receiving one.
Moreover, there are detailed rules involved.
This time, we talked about Japanese gift-giving culture.

♤ キーワード
・内祝い（うちいわい：a Japanese custom of giving a return gift, often about half the value ("han-gaeshi"), to show gratitude for a received gift, often for life events）
・慣習（かんしゅう：custom）
・節目（ふしめ：important occasion）
・幼馴染（おさななじみ：childhood friend）
・チャラ（to be even, to come to nothing）
・しっちゃかめっちゃか（messy）

♧ 理解度チェッククイズ
1. アヤが幼馴染の出産祝いに贈ったものは？
2. ２人がいらないと思う２つの慣習は？

♢ 前回のクイズの答え
1. フミが気をつかわれて嫌だったのは、どんなとき？
→ 学生時代、先に社会人になった同級生との飲み会で「払わなくていいよ」と言われたとき
2. アヤが気をつかわれて嬉しかったのは、どんなとき？
→ 飲み会で、お酒を飲んだ人が「端数は（払わなくても）いいよ」と言ってくれたとき

BGM special thanks：MusMus

アヤさんとフミさんの日本語雑談（Aya and Fumi’s Japanese Chit-Chat）

日本の贈り物文化

تنمية مهارة التواصل والاتصال “Connect and Communicate”
تعزيز حياتك المهنية “Career Boosting”
تعلم لغة جديدة ينمي عقلك “Feed your Brain”
تعميق اتصالك بالثقافات الأخرى “Deepen your Communication to Other Cultures”
غيّر نظرتك للعالم واكتسب منظورك الخاص “See The World and Gain Perspective”
عزز ثقتك بنفسك “Boost Your Confidence”
تنمية مهارة اتخاذ القرارات “Strengthen Your Decision Making”
هل شعرت بالحافز لتتعلم لغة جديدة؟

Arabic for life

تعلم لغة جديدة

Transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/zhong-wen-shi-95740701?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link