In this week's episode of English In A Teacup, we will be learning idiomatic expressions to talk about money and the economy. To help us with the subject, our fine English lady, Miss Finesstocrat, who will telling us of her difficulties trying to make ends meet. Who can she ask for help? Let’s put the kettle on and find out!

Remember to sound interested when meeting someone new. It’s as important as eye contact and shaking hands.

Expand your vocabulary with these fun D words from Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates.

Use a pause before or after you say sorry.

Do you like festivals? Here are some traditional festivals celebrated in hispanic countries that you might have not heard about it. Only in Spanish With Jas... Check it out!!!

Is Ginger, an important element of TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE, "witchcraft" or scientifically proven to be good for the health? Listen to the podcast below!

I talk about the aeroplane Concorde and Hovercrafts (with transcript)

A Must Skill To Have As An IELTS Speaking Performer! And For Corporate Employees. (read on, the gift is down the page)! This is my recording of preparing a student to succeed as an IELTS speaking taker. Here are some transcribed ideas from the podcast: 1. Mindset is the key. What you think about your success will dictate what you say, how you say it, it will influence your fluency, your grammar, your vocabulary! It all starts off WITH YOU THINKING : "I AM A BRIGHT INDIVIDUAL'! I am a bright individual, I feel that I am a bright individual, I possess the qualities of a bright individual. I am the owner of being the bright individual. 2. How I prepared for the IELTS test and what I did to achieve 8.5 and then 9.0 in the speaking section? 3. You have the technical skill and the mindset skill. 4. Who are you competing with? 5. What were my other successes with this strategy in 2018 and in 2022? 6. The acceptance of ideas talked about and moving on to further preparation. My student, I decided to share it with you because you cannot miss to go into IELTS or ANY ENDEVOIR (job interview preparation, business English) without this CRUCIAL ELEMENT called the mindset! Listen to it few times, let it germinate in you and if you want to take it further - grab the book called: The Magic Of Thinking Big By David Schwartz - you'll get business advices on how to succeed in the corporate world. My students are presidents of companies, VPs of departments, business owners and they ALL share the same thing - what I talk about in the podcast. Join some of my coaching classes to elevate your game as communicator!