DISCLAIMER: We are not professional historians. We understand that many of the historical "facts" discussed in this episode are debatable. This is a language learning podcast that uses conversation as a learning tool. It's very possible that we got some facts wrong, or didn't deeply explore all sides of each discussion topic.


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

WHY Putonghua??

This is your reminder that growth starts with a decision. In this inspiring episode of English Learners Boost, “This Is Your Year” motivates English learners to build confidence, embrace mistakes, and take charge of their learning journey. Join a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor as she shares encouragement, mindset shifts, and practical motivation—plus an invitation to book an English lesson on iTalki and experience a supportive, confidence-building teaching approach. This year, your progress begins now. 🌱✨

English Learner's Boost

This is your Year 

A new year begins with a powerful shift in mindset. In this episode of English Learners Boost, Teacher Ian—a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor—shares how adopting a New Year, New Mindset can transform your English learning journey. Discover practical insights, motivation, and encouragement to build confidence, embrace mistakes, and stay consistent. Plus, learn how you can book an English lesson on iTalki and experience Teacher Ian’s unique teaching methodology firsthand.

New Year, New Mindset

Christmas is more than a holiday, it’s a perfect time to learn English naturally. In this special episode of English Learners’ Boost, Teacher Ian explores how the Christmas season can help you improve your English through songs, movies, expressions, and simple reflections. Learn practical phrases, boost your confidence, and discover how emotions and real-life experiences make language learning easier and more meaningful. Relax, reflect, and let Christmas boost your English.

Learn English This Christmas Season

In this episode of English Learners Boost, Teacher Ian, a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor explores The Pygmalion Effect and how belief can shape your success in learning English. Discover how expectations influence your confidence, hear a real story of transformation from a student named Justin from France, and learn how a positive mindset can fuel fluency. This episode will inspire you to expect more from yourself, aim higher, and grow faster.

Book a lesson with Teacher Ian on iTalki and experience his supportive and empowering teaching approach firsthand.

The Pygmalion Effect 

In this episode of English Learners Boost, Teacher Ian, a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor, shares practical strategies to help busy learners speak English fluently without overwhelming their schedule. Discover micro-learning techniques, real-life usage tips, and an inspiring success story that proves progress is possible even with limited time. Plus, learn how you can experience Teacher Ian’s effective teaching methodology by booking a personalized English lesson through his iTalki profile. Tune in, get inspired, and start boosting your English today!

How to Speak English Fluently Even if You’re Busy

In this episode of English Learners Boost, discover how to avoid irreversible mistakes in both English learning and life. Learn from real experiences, practical examples, and an inspiring story about turning failure into growth. Hosted by a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor, this episode reminds you that mistakes don’t define you — your response does.
✨ Tune in for motivation, reflection, and a special invitation to book an English lesson on iTalki to experience a transformative way of learning English.

Avoid Irreversible Mistakes 

In this inspiring episode of English Learners Boost, discover “The Failure Paradox” — the powerful truth that mistakes and setbacks are not the end but the beginning of growth. Hear a personal story of being judged, criticized, and laughed at while learning English, and how those painful moments became the foundation for confidence and success.

Tune in to learn how to embrace failure, turn it into feedback, and build true fluency in English.
🎧 Plus, find out how you can book an English lesson on iTalki to experience a unique, effective teaching methodology and explore the realms of English like never before.

Failure Paradox

In this episode of English Learners Boost, Teacher Ian — a Filipino licensed professional science teacher and English tutor — talks about the empowering message behind the phrase “Do it afraid.” Inspired by Joyce Meyer’s book Do It Afraid: Embracing Courage in the Face of Fear, this episode reminds you that courage isn’t the absence of fear but the decision to move forward despite it.