In this episode, I talk to one of my italki students, Wen from China. We talk about her English
journey and especially her successful strategy that helped her get 7.5 in IELTS.

Transcript available below
https://kevsenglishpodcast.com/2025/03/02/kevs-english-podcast-episode-21-interview-with-wen-from-china-how-she-took-ielts-and-what-her-successful-strategy-is/

Kev's English Podcast

Kev's English Podcast: Episode 21: Interview with Wen from China: how she took IELTS and what her successful strategy is!

In this episode, I reflect on Episode 1 of Season 1 of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, titled "Cruelty."
The tragedy that struck Tanjiro, the bond with his sister Nezuko, and the sudden appearance of Giyu — it was filled with powerful, emotional moments where feelings clashed.
How did you feel in that moment when your heart wavered?
Let’s take a moment to savor the lingering echoes of this powerful story together.
Original story by Koyoharu Gotouge, directed by Haruo Sotozaki, animation by ufotable.
The first season of the TV anime aired in 2019, with a total of 26 episodes.


YOIN Anime Reflections – Easy Japanese Podcast

Demon Slayer S1E1 for beginners

五十步笑百步 [wǔ shí bù xiào bǎi bù]：fifty/pace/laugh at/hundred/pace. One who retreats fifty paces mocks one who retreats a hundred. 
梁惠王liáng huì wáng：King Hui of Liang state in the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history
孟子 mèng zǐ：Mencius who was a thinker, politician, educator in the Spring and Autumn Period.
河内hé nèi 、河东 hé dōng：Ancient place names.
收成 shōu chéng：crop;harvest
灾害 zāi huāng：disaster
邻国 lín guó：neighbouring state or country 
道理 dào lǐ：principle;truth;reason
打仗 dǎ zhàng：fight; go to war; make war
交锋 jiāo fēng：clash;meet
丢盔弃甲 diū kuī qì jiǎ：hrow away one's shield and armour；fly pellmell
打比方dǎ bǐ fang：to make an analogy
嘲笑 cháo xiào：laugh at ; mock
逃跑 táo pǎo：escape，run away
胆小怕死 dǎn xiǎo pà sǐ：Cowardly and afraid of death
This idiom means that people should not criticize someone for something, because you have done the same thing or have the same fault.

乐读中文 (Lè Dú Zhōngwén) - "Joyful Chinese Stories"

五十步笑百步 [wǔ shí bù xiào bǎi bù]

Mitä on kielimuuri työpaikalla? Miksi Suomessa painotetaan täydellistä suomen kielen osaamista? Tässä Suomea for you -podcastin jaksossa pohdiskelen suomalaista työelämää ja miten puutteellista kielitaitoa pidetään työllistymisen esteenä.

Mainitsemani Ylen artikkeli: Pula kieltenopettajista tulppana maahanmuuttajien kotoutumiskoulutukselle ja työllistymiselle https://yle.fi/a/74-20012961 

Suomea for you

7. jakso: Kielimuuri työpaikalla 

My wife and I discuss our three favorite American states. We give recommendations for travel activities as well, so if you're thinking of taking a trip to the US, this podcast could give you some ideas!

Brentoni's English Podcast

001 Our Favorite American States

It’s work party season — here’s a survival guide 

How to survive the party scene this time of year.

For reference, see the article below.

https://www.ft.com/content/ee952810-4e43-438e-99a4-fbb03bccce33

The Short And Sweet English Learning Podcast

It’s work party season — here’s a survival guide 

EN ESTE EPISODIO CONOCEMOS LA HISTORIA DE IVANA, ESCUCHANDO LOS DIFERENTES USOS DE LOS PRONOMBRES REFLEXIVOS EN UNA HISTORIA DE UNA AMIGA ECUATORIANA.

Spanish with FABI :)

RUTINA DIARIA - USO DE LOS PRONOMBRES REFLEXIVOS

Esta semana continuaremos con nuevos episodios donde podrás aprender el uso de la palabras: FINALMENTE, AL FINAL, POR FIN, AL FINAL DE, EN FIN, A FINALES DE y A LA FINAL, que tienen un uso muy particular.

Empecemos con las palabras FINALMENTE / AL FINAL. 