Mona and I discuss my theory that students of ANY language should read Haruki Murakami's novels.

Starting at 17:26, I explain the following vocabulary from the episode:

to get a feel for (something)
on the one hand; on the other hand
down to earth

As always, a full transcript of the episode can be found at www.american-idiom.com

Brentoni's English Podcast

013 - Why Language Learners Should Read Haruki Murakami

Easy Steps to Chinese Grammar⭐ 

How to use "也 (yě)" and "都 (dōu)" together to express "Children all like it too" ? You can find out the answer in this episode.


Easy Steps to Chinese Grammar 

6. Using "也 (yě)" and "都 (dōu)" together 【B1】

Xôi cốm là một món ăn của tuổi thơ. Mùi cốm thơm thơm kết hợp với vị bùi bùi, ngọt nhẹ của dừa nạo. Cốm được làm từ nếp non. Dừa nạo thì bạn có thể tìm mua dễ dàng tại bất cứ chợ nào ở Việt Nam. 
Nếu bạn thích món ăn vừa ngon miệng nhưng lại không quá ngọt, không quá béo thì món xôi cốm sẽ rất thích hợp cho bạn thưởng thức đó.


Chi - italki Vietnamese

Bạn đã thử xôi cốm chưa?

Parliamo dell'espressione: "rispondere per le rime". Da dove ha origine? E come si usa?
Sono sicura che molti di voi quando sono provocati rispondono per le rime!

Metti in tasca le espressioni idiomatiche!

Rispondere per le rime

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZoxbS9sVXV568Y8x3VRajU_z6_MmcXCu/view?usp=sharing

Teacher Robert's Podcast

What's the OPIc Test?  And Storytelling Skills

Welcome back to another exciting episode of ‘Insights to Learning English’! I'm your host, Ann, and today we're diving headfirst into the fascinating world of English language learning. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your fluency or an advanced learner striving for perfection, this episode has something valuable in store for you.

In this episode, we're going to talk about five different parts that will help you get better at English. We'll start by discussing the difference between active and passive learning and share some tricks to make learning English more exciting.

Then, we'll look closely at a very effective technique called "The Army Method" for learning grammar structures and fixing your mistakes. It’s a method that can change the way you approach language learning. 

But that's not all! We'll also discuss the necessary skill of training your ears to understand various accents and dialects, allowing you to connect with English speakers from around the globe. Plus, we'll discover the often-overlooked practice of training your mouth muscles through reading aloud, unlocking a world of pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.

Finally, we'll tackle the tricky skill of spontaneous speaking with exercises designed to sharpen your on-the-spot conversational skills. Whether you're studying English for business, travel, or personal growth, these segments are packed with practical tips and insights that will speed up your language-learning journey.

So, fasten your seatbelts! It's time to go on a fun journey through the world of English language learning! Let's get started.


Sensei Ann

Effective English Learning Techniques Part I

Are you still using memorised templates for IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE? 🚫 In this episode of The English Native Podcast, Kevin explains why examiners and AI systems penalise templates — and how flexible frameworks like PEEL (writing) and CLEAR (speaking) will help you think critically, sound natural, and achieve Band 7+ in IELTS, 100+ in TOEFL, or 80+ in PTE.

✨ What you’ll learn:

Why memorised templates don’t work anymore

How IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE examiners spot robotic language

The PEEL framework for writing (Point, Example, Explanation, Link)

The CLEAR framework for speaking (Claim, Logic, Example, Add depth, Return)

Practical tips to build critical thinking skills

🎧 Listen now and start practising smarter, not harder.
📥 Download the transcript + free handout at theenglishnative.com
See my videos on https://www.youtube.com/@TheEnglishNative

Kev's English Podcast

KEP 38: IELTS, TOEFL & PTE Success: Why Frameworks Beat Templates for Higher Scores!

Hi there! This is Ken, your Japanese teacher.
Today I am going to talk about "でんしゃのマナー/the manners on the Japanese train."
Hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to take a comprehension check quiz after listening to the episode.

けんと日本語/Japanese with Ken

でんしゃのマナー/the manners on the Japanese train

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3. Studies. Q1-Q3.

1. What are some popular subjects that university students study in your country? Why?
2. Do you think that university education should be free for students? [Why/Why not]
3. Do you think students from all majors should study subjects like math and history? Why/ Why not?

What was hard when listening? What ideas did you find to be of value?