In this episode, I talk about a Thai sci-fi movie about four insomniac college students who take part in an experiment in which they have to stay awake for a few days.

Vocabulary:
insomnia- having trouble falling asleep


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Movie: Deep

Centuries ago, the word "leaf" had another meaning and that meaning is at the heart of this week's idiom: turn over a new leaf. 

As we approach the end of another year, perhaps many of you are considering turning over a new leaf yourselves in 2026. 

Listen to learn more about how to use this helpful phrase!

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051 - turn over a new leaf

In this episode, I explain how to compliment your friends with "You're so handy! Amazing!" in Japanese. There are some cultural differences between Japanese and English. Check it out!

Takeshi's 2 minutes Japanese!

How to compliment someone with "You're so handy!" without offending the person!

What is the best age to learn a language, should you be younger or older?

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Best age to learn a language

5 food words that can help with food topics, with definitions and examples.

IELTS Vocab

IELTS vocabulary- food

zì yán zì yǔ

指自己对自己说话。

Chinese idioms (中国成语)

自言自语

IELTS Speaking Part 3 - Photography. Question 3.

Should people share their photographs online? Why/ Why not?

Here are some relevant vocabulary you can use:

Comfortable, sharing, online, necessary, official works,  stolen and used, complete strangers, nefarious purposes, devices, GPS technology, tag, reveal, location, violation , privacy, photo, publicly, accessible.
I hope it helps you get closer to your IELTS speaking goal!

Let me know how I can assist your spoken English development.


IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Photography. Question 3.

Talking about. Life in general. No one special, nothing special.

English with Uncle Billy

All About You

In this episode, we'll practice 3 forms of the same verb in Russian. I want you to understand how these verbs work from the context. At the same time, you can listen and imitate what I say. It will help you to improve your pronunciation. Enjoy!

Below, I leave all sentences we're going to practice. 

Я смотрю телевизор каждый день.
Вчера я тоже смотрел телевизор.
Я уже посмотрел этот фильм.
Я гуляю каждый день.
Вчера я тоже гулял с моей собакой.
Я уже погулял.
Я пишу письма моей бабушке.
Раньше я писал стихи
Я уже написал все слова в тетрадь.
Я читаю каждый день по-немногу
Вчера я тоже читал
 уже прочитал эту книгу.
Я мою посуду вечером.
Я мыл посуду и готовил ужин.
Я уже помыл всю посуду и наконец могу отдохнуть.
Я бегаю по утрам.
Вчера я тоже бегал в парке.
Я пробежал 15 километров.
Я хожу каждый день в лес.
Раньше я всегда ходил в лес дышать свежим воздухом.
Вчера я пошёл в лес и там никого не было.
Я играю с моим младшим братом.
Я уже поиграл с моим братом.
Я звоню моей маме каждый день.
Вчера я звонил моей маме и мы долго говорили по телефону.
Я уже позвонил моей маме и мы уже поговорили.