*This episode is about "Qeshm" an Island  in the the Persian Gulf

**Book Podcast lesson to discuss the topic and access the texts

Persian Podcasts / پادکست فارسی 

جزیره قشم (1)

New words 生词：

Пасха - Easter;
Куличи -  Easter bread;
Творожная пасха -  Paskha;
Пасхальные яйца - Easter eggs;
Утренняя служба - morning service;
Пост - fast.

А какие весенние праздники существуют в вашей стране?

Виниловые пластинки

Пасха

Learn to speak about e-commerce, IT, website design, and general user experience online. Great for upper-intermediate and advanced English learners!
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зáйнятий (m adj) - busy
рíзний (m adj) - different
багáто - many, a lot of 
займáтися спóртом - do sports, work out
давнó - for a long time; long time ago
до рéчі - btw
закíнчувати(-ся)/закінчи́ти(-ся) - to finish 
лíто/влíтку - summer/in summer
пóтім - then, after that
зустрíтися/зустрічáтися - to meet (with)
наспрáвді - in reality
жахли́вий (m adj) - terrible
прóсто - just, simply

Я дуже зайнятий. У мене не тільки багато роботи, але також є різні хоббі. Наприклад, у понеділок і середу я ходжу в спортзал. Я займаюся спортом вже давно. Мабуть, це моє улюблене захоплення. 
У вівторок і четвер у мене уроки іспанської. До речі, мій курс іспанської закінчується влітку, потім я хочу почати курс програмування. У п‘ятницю у мене також уроки гітари. 
Зазвичай на вихідних я ходжу в кіно чи новий ресторан. Іноді я зустрічаюся там з друзями. Але насправді я жахливий інтроверт, тому ввечері мені подобається просто бути вдома і читати книжки.

Everything is going to be Ukraine!

Episode 8: дуже зайнятий

Have you ever thought why the Dead Sea in Jordan is called "dead"?
In this episode, we talk about some surprising and some other logical reasons!

Share in the comments if you have visited the Dead Sea, used any of its health products or plan on visiting!

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For international professionals, focusing on salary alone can lead to costly oversights. This episode of The Global Professional Podcast provides a logical framework to move beyond the base number and define your true "total compensation" package. Learn what to ask for, how to negotiate global benefits, and why tax equalization can be more valuable than a raise.

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A student Ivan writes to his friend Marko, about his WINTER BREAK! Let's hear his story! 😊
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!😎
If you like this podcast, please contact me for the transcript.📄
See you in class!👋


SERBIAN TO GO

Зимски распуст - Zimski raspust – A winter break (Monologue A1 level)

If you want to achieve a band score six in IELTS you must show the ability to talk openly and freely. You are allowed to make mistakes and are not expected to speak perfect English. It is OK to hesitate, repeat yourself, or correct yourself if you think you have made a mistake. You will be able to use a range of connecting words.

Let’s look at those three skills in detail. First, let’s consider connecting words. connecting words are used to organize thoughts into words. For example, when we speak, we might say “Well, I really like to go swimming. But…I’m not very good at it. I mean, I like swimming but… I’d really like to have lessons. What connecting words did I use? Listen again: “Well, I really like to go swimming. But…I’m not very good at it. I mean, I like swimming but… You know, I’d really like to have lessons.” 
Did you hear the words well, however, and you know? These are connecting words. So, in your IELTS speaking, be sure to use connecting words. I have to admit, connecting words are not always used, because students don’t know too many.  To be honest, I think all students should practice using them. I’ve always believed that connecting words are a fantastic way to make sure you get a good speaking score in IELTS.

Did you hear three more connecting words? What were they? Correct: I have to admit, and to be honest, and I’ve always believed. Next time you have a conversation with your teacher, be sure to use To be honest, I have to admit and I’ve always thought. To be honest, I hope you choose me as your teacher. I have to admit, I enjoy teaching English. I’ve always believed that pratice makes perfect. See you! 
