Want to learn 5 common idioms that can be used in both business and ordinary life? Nicole will introduce them to you so clearly and  simply that you can use them in your conversation immediately!

5 Weekly Idioms 

This podcast is aimed at intermediate to advanced students who are interested in seeing life through the eyes of an online English teacher living in Cape Town, South Africa.  

The real life of an English teacher in Cape Town

This podcast is for those who enjoy listening to short stories. I will explain some vocabulary at the end of each episode and then you can listen again.... and again (if you  like)!

Stories to Stimulate!

In questo episodio, ci addentreremo nell'origine dell'espressione "Stai fresco!", la quale affonda le sue radici nella Divina Commedia di Dante. Questa espressione è intrinsecamente sarcastica e trasmette l'idea che qualcosa sia altamente improbabile o che non abbiamo alcuna intenzione di compiere un'azione specifica.

Vi auguro una piacevole ascolto!

Italiano Chiaro - Cultura e Tradizioni 

Stai Fresco!

I believe that many people, especially geek ones (like developers , statistician, etc ), sometimes need to deliver message to non-technical ones who are in different field. They may struggle communicating to each other.

Most people might understand that Public Speaking is talking on stage towards 100 or 1000 audiences. I, however, argue that it is formal, face-to-face talking of a single person to a group of ones. Though, I will, in this blog, focus on presentation.

There are two main types of communication, which are:

Verbal Communication such as controlling Tone of Voice
and
Non Verbal Communication like Body Language

Speakers, who can control their tones of voice, could manipulate listeners’ feelings and emotion. Most human do not know what type of their voices is, its nature and how can it be exploit. 

It is a good opportunity to share my knowledge and you may adapt it, listen your own voice, and adapt it for the sake of better communication.

Listen to the data on how you can improve your influence and incorporate that in your next meeting!

If you want to be fearless English communicator - knowing yourself and being confident speaking it - schedule a class with me now!


Job Interview Preparation | CEO Interview Strategies From Diverse Business Sectors!

Job Preparation. Tip 8. How to be more persuasive in meetings, job interviews etc.?

In questo episodio parliamo della più famosa e amata astrofisica italiana, Margherita Hack. Scoprite insieme a me la sua storia e i suoi importanti contributi alla scienza.

PODCAST in ITALIANO

L'astrofisica italiana Margherita Hack

Learn English Through Listening – Perfect for Kids & O-Level Students! 🌟🎙️ "Kickstart your English journey with our playful and engaging podcast! Tailored for young learners.

DIALOGS FOR EVERYDAY USE 🎧📚

Dialogue for Beginners 🎉📚 (Day # 6)

Сегодня читаем отрывок из рассказа "Легкие шаги" Вениамина Каверина. Объясняю некоторые слова и фразы, а остальное, надеюсь, вы поймете сами! 
Слова из эпизода: натира́ть полы́ - мыть, делать чистыми полы - to rub floors; кружи́ться - делать движения по кругу - whirl, circle; застила́ть крова́ть - make the bed; произноси́ть - выговаривать - pronounce; привы́кнуть - привычка к чему-нибудь - get used to, be accustomed to; ненагля́дный - любимый, дорогой - beloved; гляде́ть - смотреть - look, see; бессо́нница - insomnia, sleeplessness; устро́ить - сделать, создать, организовать, (разг.) помочь в получении, в достижении чего-либо - arrange; пе́карь - специалист по выпечке хлеба - baker; не случа́ться - не было, не происходило - not happen; пошути́ть - joke, kidding; раста́ять - melt; до после́дней снежи́нки - until the last snowflake; кля́сться - давать клятву - swear, vow; пове́рить - believe; ничу́ть - нисколько - not a bit, not at all; со́лнце стоя́ло ни́зко - the sun was low; над по́лем - over the field; и́зо всех сил - очень - with all my might; зака́тываться - (о солнце) опуститься за горизонт - set; взлете́ть - подняться и полететь - take off, zoom, take wing; подхвати́ть - поддержать, поднять, держа снизу, схватить - pick up, catch up; разделя́ющая - separating, dividing; хлебну́ть - пить, выпивать - drink, take a sip; выпива́ть - (разг.) любить пить алкоголь - drink, liquor; ла́сточка - swallow; не реши́лась - didn't dare; стоя́ли моро́зы - there were frosts.
Пишите в комментариях, какие произведения или каких авторов вы хотите почитать вместе со мной? И помните, что чтение по-русски углубляет ваши знания языка! 
Хороших вам книг, друзья!

Reading Russian

Отрывок из рассказа "Легкие шаги" В.А. Каверин

Describe a business person you admire.

you should say;
Who the person is
How you know this person
What business they do

And explain why you admire them

Notice how i use the word admire 5 or 6 times while speaking, to really keep myself on topic.

IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a business person you admire - part 2 topic

In this episode, we’ll dive into three important types of Chinese words—褒义词 (positive words), 贬义词 (negative words), and 中性词 (neutral words). Understanding these can help you avoid awkward situations and express yourself more naturally in Chinese. I’ll share useful examples like 努力, 自私, and 吃饭, and show you how connotation really matters in Chinese communication. Let’s learn and have fun together!

Learn Chinese and Have Fun!

Pay Attention to 褒义词, 贬义词, and 中性词 Before Using Chinese Words!

Don't forget to book your lesson with me. :) I'll leave the transcription as a comment down below.

