Hey. Here is the fourth episode in the series "English Gym for Word Nerds". Hope you enjoy! Here is the vocab for today: Unobtrusive On the cusp of Pop-up (like a shop) Six of one and half a dozen of the other To raise eyebrows 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

Ways to say I'm sick . English and some Chinese.

Hey everyone! I’ve been experimenting with creating short, stress-free French listening activities for young learners, and I just finished a new episode of my mini podcast. It’s a simple 5-minute story about Léo the cat 🐱 and his new copain 🐶—perfect for introducing a new word in context! If you’re working with kids learning French, feel free to give it a listen and let me know what you think. Always happy to hear feedback or exchange ideas!

Welcome back to All About Cats! If you love cats, this is important information for you. Today I will talk about the Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV), also called feline distemper or feline Parvo. This virus is very dangerous for cats, especially kittens. I will explain what it is, the symptoms, treatment, how to prevent it and my journey through this horrible virus. Feline Panleukopenia Virus is a very contagious disease caused by a parvovirus. It attacks a cat’s intestines, immune system, and bone marrow. It spreads quickly, especially in shelters and places with many cats. How do cats can catch FPV? • From an infected cat’s saliva, urine, or poop • Through shared food bowls, litter boxes, or bedding • From humans who touch an infected cat and then touch another cat • From fleas that carry the virus • Or From a mother cat to her kittens before birth The early signs of FPV in Kittens & Cats • High fever, loss of appetite and lethargy ( or very tired and weak) 🚨 Severe symptoms include: • Vomiting • Diarrhea which is (sometimes bloody) • Dehydration • Belly pain • And Sudden death in kittens Treatment & Care Options There is no cure for FPV, but sick kittens need supportive care 🏥 Hospital Care may include: • IV fluids (to stop dehydration) • Medications for vomiting and pain • Antibiotics (to prevent infections) • Blood transfusion (for severe cases) 🏡 You also have Home Care • Keep the kitten warm and comfortable • Give them small, frequent meals • Provide fresh water and electrolyte solutions • Keep the litter box very clean • And Avoid contact with healthy cats It’s a difficult decision to make between hospital or home care. Hospitals can be quite expensive. Maggie and Nikko our 8-week-old kittens had FPV. Maggie’s symptoms were severe and we decided to take her to a 24-hour hospital. She survived 6 days in the hospital but she wasn’t doing well and she was very depressed. The hospital bill was expensive. We decided to bring her home and she died the next day.

““My Success Story” Confidence Building Exercise. Episode 401. For my students – entrepreneurs and C-level managers – a lack of confidence isn’t solely about grammar; it’s often rooted in perception and the perceived risks associated with speaking English. When I talk about risk, I’m referring to the fear of making mistakes, the fear of being judged, the fear of rejection, or of being looked down upon. Does that resonate with your experience? If so, keep reading, I understand where you’re coming from. Miscommunication can be particularly challenging for high achievers. The fear of failing to secure a deal, of giving the wrong impression, or of appearing incompetent – these are common thought patterns for many language learners. But you are not like that. You’ve had past successes, you have victories, you’ve achieved significant heights before, correct? Then why do you allow these destructive thoughts to take hold and undermine your confidence each day? Ultimately, you are responsible for both your successes and your setbacks. Now, let’s move into the exercise. My voice will be calm and soothing, guiding you towards a more relaxed, ‘alpha-level’ state. From this state, you will be able to re-evaluate your situation from a new perspective, and more importantly… enjoy the process! I look forward to seeing you in my 1-1 VIP coaching classes. To Your Success, Anatoly”

Should you say 'much' or 'many'? Why do we say 'much fruit' but 'many bananas?' Countable and uncountable nouns can be confusing for English learners, but don't panic: my latest grammar podcast is out now to help you!