In this episode of English Learners Boost, Teacher Ian — a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor — explores how your tone can completely change the meaning of what you say. Discover real-life examples, practical tips, and an inspiring story that shows how mastering your tone can boost your confidence and clarity in English. Plus, learn how to experience Ian’s unique teaching style by booking a lesson on iTalki!

English Learner's Boost

Tone Matters: How Your Voice Can Change the Meaning

Write a new story using the words from this lesson.

Yo-You 与你同行(HSK)

HSK1-5

Explicamos el significado de una frase que proviene del fútbol pero que es muy útil: parar la pelota.

Che, ¿qué significa en español?

Parar la pelota

Bringen wir in der Gruppe oder als Individualisten mehr Leistung? Ein sehr interessantes Experiment versuchte diese Frage zu beantworten. 
Das Transkript stelle ich Interessierten gerne auf Anfrage zur Verfügung.

BAHNHOF

Ringelmann

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

What if the life you built—the job, the achievements, the “perfect” image—was just a more polished version of the cage you were raised in?

In this episode, I open up about what it feels like to live by someone else’s script, and what it really takes to break free. We’ll talk about identity, invisible expectations, and the terrifying freedom that comes with asking, “What do I actually want?”

This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt successful on the outside but lost on the inside. 



SAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT 

The Life You Built Might Be a Cage

En el vertiginoso y acelerado ritmo de vida de hoy en día, sentir ansiedad se ha convertido en una compañera casi inevitable para muchas personas en todo el mundo. Desde las presiones laborales hasta las demandas sociales y las expectativas personales de todos los tipos, son solo algunos factores que contribuyen a un aumento generalizado de la ansiedad en la sociedad moderna.

Español con todo 

La Ansiedad en el mundo de hoy

In this episode, we’re going to explore the subtle but important difference between “性格 (xìnggé)” and “个性 (gèxìng)” in Chinese! Do they both mean “character”? I’ll walk you through their meanings, common usages, and how to choose the right word in different situations. Plus, learn some handy phrases along the way~