In this episode of Kev’s English Podcast, Kevin Dean dives into one of the most common mistakes IELTS candidates make in Writing Task 2: using memorised phrases.

Learn why sentences like “In the contemporary era…” or “This essay will discuss both views…” actually hurt your lexical resource and coherence scores — and what to say instead.

✅ Perfect for IELTS students aiming for Band 7 or higher
✅ Useful for those struggling to sound natural in academic writing
✅ Includes real examples from students + better alternatives

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KEP 33: IELTS Writing Task 2: The Phrases You Must Avoid for Band 7+

Neste episódio vamos falar de alguns meios de transporte no Brasil

Portuguese Audios for Beginners A2 -Áudios em Português para Principiantes A2

Meios de transporte

 I invite you to explore the deep and reflective practice of Stoicism as a guiding light in your language learning journey. Together, we looked at how the timeless teachings of Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus can help us stay steady when progress feels slow, and calm when fluency seems far.

The key principles we embraced were:

Focus only on what you can control: Show up daily, release comparison, and do your part.

Endure discomfort with grace: Struggle is part of growth, and neuroscience confirms it strengthens memory.

Accept what you don’t know: There’s power in admitting ignorance—it opens the door to deeper understanding.

Practice moderation: Sustainable routines outlast intensity. Small steps taken regularly create long-term fluency.

Find joy in becoming: Let go of perfection and embrace the process as it is. You’re not just learning words—you’re learning yourself.

Whether you’re just starting out or have been learning for years, this episode reminds you that calm perseverance—not rush or perfection—is where real language mastery begins. 🌿

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 68 - How to utilize Stoicism in learning a language

Today's episode, I invited "贪生怕死" to make a conversation about dirty secrets in China's IT industry. Fast speed, hit me up if you wanna get the script!
今天这集，我请到贪生怕死来聊聊关于中国互联网那些事儿。语速很快，想要文本的请来联系我！📱

RealLife Chinese With Grace(细菌)

dirty secrets in IT industry

Welcome to my podcast! 

In this introductory podcast, you can get to know me a little bit better, while improving your listening skills. 

If you are interested in improving your English even more, feel free to send me a message or book a lesson on my profile!

English With Janet

Welcome to English with Janet

다음은 무엇에 대해 말하고 있습니까? <보기>와 같이 알맞은 것을 고르십시오.

[보기]
남자: 언제 방학이에요
여자: 다음 주에 방이에요

1)  시간           2) 날짜            3)나이           4) 주소

1.
1)  친구          2) 동생            3)직업           4) 형제

2.
1)  위치          2) 교통            3) 학교         4) 위치

3.
1)  약속          2) 취미           3)수업           4) 장소

4.
1)  계절            2) 여행           3)계절          4) 문화

5.
1)  날짜           2) 나이            3)주소           4) 시간









1. 3)  /  2. 4)  /  3/ 1)  /  4. 3)  /  5. 4)


한국어 토픽 듣기 

한국어 토픽 듣기 1

CHISTES MEXICANOS

UN MEXICANO LE PREGUTA A UN SACERDOTE.

こんにちは！Atsushiです。
昨日の大阪の天気は曇ったり、雨が降ったり。
気温は27℃ぐらいで、湿気(しっけ)があり、蒸し暑かったです。

今、私は日本語教師の資格を取る為に学校に行っています。そして、今月9月で終わります。
最後の山場(やまば)として、昨日、留学生(りゅうがくせい)の学校に行って、模擬授業(もぎじゅぎょう)をしてきました。

とてもとても緊張(きんちょう)しました！
計画していた通りのペースで進められず、少し内容(ないよう)を変更(へんこう)しました。
なんとか決まった時間(じかん)のうちに、最後まで進めることができました。

留学生のみなさんは、とても真面目(まじめ)で、一生懸命(いっしょうけんめい)、授業に参加してくれました。ありがとうございます！

簡単ではなかったですが、日本語学習者(にほんごがくしゅうしゃ)のみなさんに、オンラインではなく、直接(ちょくせつ)関われることは、私にとってとても貴重(きちょう)な体験(たいけん)になりました。

個人的(こじんてき)には、オンラインでマンツーマンで話すレッスンの方が好きですが、また機会があれば、学校で授業がしたいです。


今日は、ようやく終わった学校での模擬授業について、話しました！今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！ではまた！
