Explora la historia y pronunciación de la "r" y "rr" en español con variantes regionales.

Taming the Spanish Verb: The  Macondo Man

La "r" y la doble "rr" en español. 

In this episode, (B2-C2), we unpack the hidden dangers of perfectionism in language learning. While striving for accuracy can be helpful, an obsession with getting everything "just right" often leads to anxiety, procrastination, and slow progress. I explore how perfectionist habits can hold learners back from real-world communication and offer practical strategies to embrace mistakes, take risks, and grow with confidence. Tune in to learn why letting go of perfection is key to truly mastering a new language!

UK TALKS WITH LIZ

EPISODE 10: THE TRAP OF PERFECTIONISM

In this episode, I’m exploring the topic of wishes, hopes and regrets… In English, there are lots of ways to talk about these things, so listen to some useful phrases and grammatical structures that will help you sound more natural when talking about hypothetical things. 
Follow the link for the full script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FXT1bWII6luQWRAcvPL1wgcC6treuHVeyKQBovBvSZI/edit?usp=sharing

EPISODE 9: TALKING ABOUT WISHES & REGRETS

Many of my students choose to practice "small talk" in their conversation classes because, no matter whether they are outgoing or shy, chatting with strangers (especially in English) can make most people feel nervous...But guess what? Small talk doesn’t have to be hard!
Here are five tips and some questions you can ask to prepare for small talk situations in advance! Click the link to see the full script: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fYYUBwSvAXm4_x5djUrApUfollycKjftFsnfUeqp1vY/edit?usp=sharing

EPISODE 8: SMALL TALK!

In this episode, I'm talking about two things all humans do…sleep and dream!  All over the world people seem to be sleeping less than ever before...Listen to some top tips to help you get lots of beauty sleep and sleep like a baby! 
To view the full script and vocabulary key, click the link: 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uQO2KXTZagFmXifvGyJ4ZVYQI_-HaavetqDnJ0qaGDo/edit?usp=sharing

EPISODE 7: SLEEP AND DREAMING

In this episode, I am talking about some of the most popular wellness and beauty treatments that people are talking about online right now. Of course, it's hard to ignore the hype around these trends because we all want to look our best! This podcast contains a lot of specific vocabulary on this topic, but you can check it out the online document here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n_jlk2QQkH15hY2mGLS3Tvn377g55S2GxooEbiAq0no/edit?usp=sharing

WEIRD BEAUTY TRENDS (C1)

Creating an atmosphere of mutual respect is vital in personal relationships, as well as in the workplace, offering a safe place where we feel valued. For this reason, giving respectful feedback is a skill everyone needs! Here are some key tips and expressions. 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w5_S5BSDfD88BUfijwZJpZ4Vuwsa_f_4badvEYi26gA/edit?usp=sharing


EPISODE 5: HOW TO GIVE FEEDBACK (RESPECTFULLY)

In this episode, I explain why your English progress can slow down and stop. I offer 5 key strategies you can follow to overcome "the intermediate plateau" and move on to fluency. 
Follow the link for the full transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Uv6OsMTb0c7VHmzNe4E8ue8ZsmElqy8uh09d2KLqf4/edit?usp=sharing

EPISODE 4: WHY IS MY ENGLISH BLOCKED?

When it comes to communicating effectively, especially for those working across international borders, being a great communicator is not just about the words we say. It is vital to understand international etiquette to avoid offending people. Listen to some great tips to help you express yourself politely in English.
