Who wants to sound like a native English speaker from the United States? Maybe you're wanting to visit the United States. Maybe you're wanting to move to the United States. Maybe you got a job in the United States and you want to be able to communicate with people in your new neighborhood. Or maybe you already live in the United States but were born in another country, but you want to learn how to sound more like you live here. You want to talk to people in the grocery store, book store and more! But your accent is bothering you. Have you ever had someone from the United States really judge your pronunciation? Really listen to all the sounds you make when you speak? Then let you know what letter sounds that you say wrong in American English? Then actually teach you how to say American English letter sounds clearly and correctly. So your nouns, vowels etc sound really clear and understandable. Not like.. 'Sort of like American English' but really American English. That way your listener knows exactly what you're saying without confusion, hesitation, assumptions, mis understanding. Wouldn't your listener appreciate that? Wouldn't that make the conversation more free flowing and more enjoyable? Check out my tutor profile and book a lesson of mine. I've been tutoring students around the world since 2018 to sound more American.

New year, new motivation to learn Spanish ✨ A new year is a chance to start fresh or to start again. Learning Spanish isn’t about perfection or speed. It’s about consistency, curiosity, and real communication. Even a few minutes a day can make a difference. ✨ What’s your main motivation to learn Spanish this year?

Hello Italki Community! I am Rose, a new teacher. I have my first student tomorrow. She is an advanced student from Italy. I would love to start posting here. How often do most of you post? What do you write about? I am a novelist and blogger, and though I keep that side of my career separate from teaching English, I find that my students of the last 3 years are fascinated by topics such as ancient civilisations (Atlantis & Lemuria), archaeology (Giza, Tepe, Tiwanaku, Teotihuacan etc), myths & legends (Greek, Sumerian, Mayan etc), spirituality within religion and other ancient texts, and subjects like Hollow Earth (as reflected in Jules Verne’s ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’) … even Flat Earth debates (I am not a Flat Earther, but you’d be surprised at how many people are!), as well as many ‘out there’ topics like this. A decade ago, my novels were not ‘fashionable’ but today, almost all my students are really interested in these sorts of subjects - which gets them talking! As you know, a student who talks is a student we can teach! I have also noticed and many of my more advanced students on other platforms love to debate conspiracy theories. However, I do also teach more mainstream topics such as English Reading Comprehension (British Classics) and Talking about Daily Routine / Travel / Work etc. What do you talk to your more intermediate to advanced students about when you give a class? I’d love to know! Thanks folks! Good to be here! Rose 🙂

Start the new year with a fun challenge instead of another “I’ll do it tomorrow.” Why not learn a new language and surprise everyone (including yourself)? Learning a language this year could be your smartest decision yet. Go ahead — give it a try and see where your new words take you!

Hello, Does anyone know the exact date the European Portuguese CAPLE exams open registration for their first batch of exams? I have tried reaching out to my local Canadian exam centres. Haven't heard back but I missed the deadline last year and had to wait a year. thanks!

Is speaking more like a native English speaker from the United States a goal of yours for 2026? Do you want native English speakers from the United States to really understand you really well without the risk of misunderstand miscommunication and or assumptions? Meet Alice! Hello there! I've been an English tutor on Italki for 7 years now. Tutoring students from all around the world. Over 3,700 one on one lessons taught so far! Check out my tutor profile and book a lesson! If you want to work on improving pronunciation, phrasal verbs, prepositions, basic conversational skills. Let me know!

Being able to talk on a wide variety of topics is really helpful for getting a higher mark on the IELTS test. In this podcast I will help you to form opinions and ideas for Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2. You can also book a private lesson with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a lesson soon!

Differences in Some Thai Words Used by Men and Women Part 3: Third-Person Pronouns Third-person pronouns are used to refer to other people. The choice of pronoun often depends on the context, the level of familiarity, and the gender of the speaker or the person being referred to, making communication polite and natural. 1. Khao (/kʰǎw/, เขา) A third-person pronoun used to refer to people in general. Neutral, polite, and widely used. 2. Thoe (/tʰɤː/, เธอ) Used for women in the third person. Neutral, polite, and suitable for most situations. 3. Man (/mān/, มัน) Used for animals, objects, or people in a disrespectful way. Often conveys negative feelings or is used only among close friends. 4. Kae (/kɛː/, แก) Used for someone older or more senior. Commonly used in casual conversations and is informal. 5.Ai Nun (/ʔāj nán/, ไอ้นั่น) Used for men in the third person, usually in gossip. The tone and the speaker’s mood determine how strong or coarse it sounds. 6. Ee Nun (/ʔiː nán/, อีนั่น) Used to refer to women or ladyboys, usually in gossip. The tone and the speaker’s mood determine how harsh it sounds. 7.Nang (/nāːŋ/, นาง) Slang used by women or ladyboys to refer to others. Mostly used in casual or playful contexts 8. Nang (/nǎŋ/, นัง) Slang used by women or ladyboys to refer to others. Mostly used in casual or playful contexts 9. Nang Nun (/nāŋ nán/, นังนั่น) Used to refer to women, often in gossip or in a rude way. The tone and the speaker’s mood set how harsh it sounds. Thai third-person pronouns reflect gender, politeness, and social context. Some are neutral, while others are mainly used by women, men, or ladyboys, and some are informal or slang. Understanding these differences helps speakers use the right word for the person and situation.