The holidays are a special time of year when friends and family come together to create memories and share delicious food. In this heartwarming episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast, Canadian italki English teachers Curtis and Amy share their personal memories of celebrating Christmas in Canada. Through their stories, you'll gain insights into Canadian culture and holiday traditions, while also improving your English listening skills. So why not tune in and get into the festive spirit? 

And if you're looking to take your English skills to the next level, book a lesson with Curtis on italki today! Just Follow this link https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

Real English Conversations Podcast

Christmas in Canada : Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

Welcome to episode 3 of my podcast. 

This podcast is for people who are learning English and who want to know more about Scotland. 

In this episode you will find out what the national animal of Scotland is, what happened when Scotland played England for the first time at football, and which Canary island has the same flag as Scotland. 

Transcripts are available. Please send me a message if you would like a copy. 

Scotland - Everything I've Ever Had

0003: Six More Facts About Scotland

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE!

Welcome to the very first episode of **One Word at a Time** 🚀

Have you ever learned a word in English, only to discover that native speakers use it differently than you expected? 🤔

In this episode, we're exploring 5 English words that many intermediate and advanced learners often misunderstand:

✅ Actually
✅ Apparently
✅ Obviously
✅ Eventually
✅ Basically

You'll learn:
📚 What these words really mean
⚠️ Common mistakes learners make
💬 How native speakers actually use them
🎯 Tips to sound more natural and confident in English

Whether you're preparing for IELTS, improving your professional English, or simply trying to become a more fluent speaker, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and discover why these small words can make a big difference in your English.

💡 Challenge: Try using at least one of these words in a conversation today!

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The English Camp

Episode 1: Actually, Apparently, Obviously, Eventually & Basically Explained

In this episode, I reflect on the personal reasons behind my decision to study Japanese. From anime to video games, from Shintoism to sound aesthetics, I explore the many cultural threads that shaped my motivation. It’s a story of curiosity, immersion, and rediscovery through language.

Immersive Italian

Why I Started Learning Japanese – Immersive Italian Podcast Ep.3

Most employers won’t voluntarily tell you you’re out of the running for a job, nonetheless, outline the reasons you weren’t selected. 

Why? They likely have many applicants, don’t want to provoke you, and even fear being sued. Yet, it is possible to get feedback after an interview, if you know how to ask for it the right way. 

In this Express to Impress Podcast episode, you will learn how to ask for an employer’s feedback after your interview. Specifically, you will learn exactly what to write and say to get the feedback you desire. I will share a couple of effective strategies on how to get a valuable and honest response from an employer. 

In addition, you will hear some real-life stories from the employers’ perspective, as well as my clients’ experience in getting feedback. Finally, you will learn how to react to the employer’s feedback to leave a good impression. 

At the end of the episode, we’ll discuss five idioms you can use to improve your English. 

Episode originally published on July 7, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/feedback-after-interview/
Infographics at pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/

Express to Impress

How to Ask for Feedback After an Interview

It’s hard for many people to admit they don’t understand something (whether they're native or non-native English speakers). But it’s crucial for avoiding misunderstandings and a vital skill to learn for your career success. 

In the workplace, you must speak up when you don’t understand. Otherwise, you’re not doing your part to ensure good communication is taking place. Do you have the humility, confidence, and vocabulary needed to speak up in the workplace? 

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn ways to ask for clarification at work. By the end of the episode, you’ll have five tried-and-true phrases to ask for clarification. 

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Episode originally published December 10, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/asking-for-clarification/

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Please take a minute to rate and review the podcast.

To access my 5-Step Job Interview Preparation Checklist at express-to-impress.com.

Episode Cited: 8 Takeaways About US Business Culture: Erin Meyer’s The Culture Map which you can find at https://www.express-to-impress.com/the-culture-map/

Feeling Misunderstood? 5 Phrases to Use When Asking for Clarification

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x8YnkubhBa7BFKKC--RjIP8004_s2E1b/view?usp=drivesdk

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

To Be Held Up (with transcript)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yJUtj43Ucj672dNaZWI0Mz31_mrsM6B8/view?usp=drivesdk

Have they found Madelaine McCann? (With transcript)

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11jcxR3gxex8GKbcaswqp2g1txJwM47czLNFpGY2yXLw/edit?usp=sharing

Today, I want to tell you all about emotional support chickens. It seems that a nursing home here in the UK has been offered chickens by a local school in order to take away the loneliness of it’s residents and help them feel better.

Nursing Homes and Care Homes are places where we put older people who cannot look after themselves.

It's hoped that the chickens will bring residents a number of benefits. From fostering a sense of community to reducing mental health problems. Now, I'm not sure about you but for me, I'd probably rather have the cash or if  there’s perhaps other opportunities, maybe I’d prefer to talk to someone. These chickens don't actually have to be bought.It looks like they were given free to this nursing home. 

But still, if they're going to give away chickens, I'd rather have the cash.
