Enjoy the twentieth first episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, we will be wishing my sister a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and also learn about  the wonderful ways birthdays are celebrated in different corners of the world. You will also learn about two unique traditions that my family does for each person's birthday.

Some of my guests who will be sharing their own unique cultures with all of you are  from Somalia, China, Vietnam, Sudan, and Japan. 

Somalia - [00:01:38]
China -  [00:02:25]
Vietnam - [00:03:04]
Sudan - [00:03:47]
Japan - [00:04:47]

Culture To Grow

Episode 21: Birthday Culture Around the World Part 2

In this episode of OET Roleplay Practice with Kev, The English Native, we explore Roleplay Card #3: a consultation between a doctor and a patient worried they might have diabetes.

This roleplay is a practical example of how doctors can:
Gather patient information naturally
Show empathy and reassurance
Use structured, supportive explanations
Guide patients through next steps clearly

By listening carefully, you’ll learn how to:
Respond to patient concerns without sounding robotic
Use sequencing language for clarity
Balance medical accuracy with supportive communication
End the consultation with a safe, collaborative plan

👉 If you’re preparing for OET Speaking, these strategies will help you demonstrate empathy, responsiveness, and clarity — all essential for Band A performance.

Trascript available on www.theenglishnative.com

Kev's English Podcast

OET Speaking Roleplay Practice 3: Medicine (Diabetes Checkup)

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JULIE: I just bought a ticket to New York City. I’m so 
excited to see the city!
SOPHIE: Good for you! Traveling is so much fun. I love 
discovering new places and new people. When 
are you leaving?
JULIE: Next week. I’m taking the red eye. It was cheaper. 
Hopefully, I’ll be able to sleep on the plane.
SOPHIE: I wish I could go with you! New York City is a magical 
place. You will have so much fun.
JULIE: I hope so. I’m going to visit my brother who lives 
there. I will stay for a week and then take the train 
down to Washington, D.C.
SOPHIE: That sounds like a great vacation. I’m looking 
forward to a week at the beach for my summer 
vacation. I just want to relax.


LANGUAGE NOTES
• Ticket can refer to many different types of transportation (metro, bus, train, plane, etc.). 
In general, you can guess the means of transportation by the context.
• When discussing airplane travel, a red eye is a flight that leaves at night to arrive early 
the next morning. This is in reference to how red your eyes become when you don’t get 
a full night’s sleep

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 25: Taking vacations

To help people who introduce their Chinese name to others with small good methods.

Chinese Learning with Lily

Knowledge of introducing  your Chinese name

İngilizçe - selamlar

Dişçide

Empezaremos con lo más importante, la comida. Seguramente ya tienes tu lista de cosas que comer en Perú, así que las palabras y frases relacionadas a la comida serán parte de los primeros episodios.
Conozcamos más sobre los ajíes peruanos.

Transcripción disponible en: https://conpedepatria.wordpress.com/?p=1606

¡Gracias por escuchar!

Learn Peruvian Spanish

1. El ají en Perú

I review the book entitled  The Bilingual Brain: And What It Tells Us about the Science of Language by Albert Costa. 