In this episode, we talk about accents in the IELTS speaking test.
You will learn why accent is not important and why speaking clearly is important.
We explain simple tips to help you improve your pronunciation, stress, and rhythm.

Learn With Kimiya

Does Accent Matter in IELTS?

In this episode, you will hear a story about two persons' experience of going to a Chinatowm. Thank you for listening to it.

一天，小王的女朋友小平说她想去中国城吃中国饭。小王就开车带小平去中国城。可是，小王从来没去过中国城，他不知道去中国城怎么走，所以小平拿了一张地图告诉小王怎么走。过了二十分钟，他们到了一个地方，在这个地方他们考到了很多中国字，他们想这个地方就是中国城。他们停车问一个人，“你知道中国饭店在哪儿吗？” 那个人说：”这里是小东京，没有中国饭店。“这个时候，他们才知道他们走错了地方，这里不是中国城。小平非常不高兴，因为她只想吃中国菜，不想吃日本菜。

Story Chinese

24#27 去中国城 go to the Chinatown

On last podcast, I talked about what we do before new year's day. Today I talk about after new year come.

Akari Talks Japan

After new year comes  新年が明けてから何をするか

Join David live from his hotel room in Rome, the Eternal City! In this interactive English class, you'll learn how to correctly use prepositions like “been to” and “been in”, while discovering fascinating facts about Rome, the Roman Empire, and its influence on Western civilization.

This lively session also covers:

✈️ Common travel mistakes in English (“I was in” vs “I've been to”)

History and culture of ancient Rome

Vocabulary: endurance, poet, proclaim, ancient ruins

Speaking practice and discussion with students from around the world

Perfect for B1–B2 English learners who want to improve fluency, learn naturally through storytelling, and enjoy cultural insights.

Recorded live from Rome, Italy—join the community, learn real English, and travel through history with David!

New English US

English Masterclass: Rome | Travel | Prepositions | Phrasal Verbs

Te invito a conocer la España real, la de los lugares que no están en los “highlights” de tus guías de viaje ni en Tripadvisor, a comer en restaurantes donde el menú no esté en tu idioma y dónde la gente cuando te vea, no te hable en inglés, si no que “te hable” con una sonrisa tímida de bienvenida porque piensa que no podéis comunicaros y ¡zas! de repente, tú la sorprendas con un saludo generoso que ¿quién sabe? quizás sea el detonante de una conversación inolvidable para ambos.

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

Rincones

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Franck est français. Il est employé. Il habite en Italie avec sa femme et ses enfants. Il travaille à Rome. Il parle italien et anglais. Sa femme s’appelle Véronique. Elle a 38 ans. Elle ne travaille pas. Franck et Véronique aiment le théâtre et la danse. Ils vont souvent à l’opéra.

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Welcome to English Learners Boost, where language meets empowerment! Join me, Ian, a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor, as we explore the advantages of being an English speaker. From career opportunities to cultural immersion, we'll uncover the practical benefits and enriching experiences that come with mastering the global language. Plus, don't miss out on personalized English tutoring sessions with me on italki. Book your lesson today and embark on a journey to fluency! Let's boost your English skills together.

English Learner's Boost

Advantages of an English Speaker

Enjoy the twenty-third 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 delve into the world of natural disasters and severe weather. 

As we gather today, Our hearts go out to the people of Morocco who have experienced the devastating impact of a powerful earthquake. This tragic event highlights the unpredictability of our planet and the raw power of mother nature. Now we turn our attention to the forces of nature that can both awe and challenge us by hearing from guests from around the world, including El Salvador, Italy, China, Pakistan, and Malaysia. 

Culture To Grow

Episode 23: Severe Weather & Natural Disasters Around the World

WAITER: Hello, I’ll be your waiter today. Can I start you off with
something to drink?
RALPH: Yes. I’ll have iced tea, please.
ANNA: And I’ll have lemonade.
WAITER: OK. Are you ready to order, or do you need a few minutes?
RALPH: I think we’re ready. I’ll have the tomato soup to start, and the
roast beef with mashed potatoes and peas.
WAITER: How do you want the beef — rare, medium, or well done?
RALPH: Well done, please.
ANNA: And I’ll just have the fish, with potatoes and a salad.


LANGUAGE NOTES
• Can I start you off with something to drink? Notice how the question starts with 
“Can.” Since this is a yes/no question, the intonation rises at the end.
• And I’ll have lemonade. Notice how Anna stresses “I’ll” and “lemonade” to 
emphasize her choice.
• Are you ready to order, or do you need a few minutes? The word “or” signals 
a choice here. Notice the rising intonation on order, and the falling intonation on 
minutes (the first choice is “Are you ready to order?” and the second choice is “Do 
you need a few minutes?”).
• I’ll have the tomato soup to start, and the roast beef with mashed potatoes and
peas. Notice that “tomato soup,” “roast beef,” “mashed potatoes” and “peas” are 
stressed because the food order is the important information here. Notice also that 
“tomato soup,” “roast beef” and “mashed potatoes” are compound words. The stress 
falls on the second word in each phrase.
• Well done, please. Notice that the subject and verb are omitted in the response; only 
the necessary information is given.
• I’ll just have the fish. Anna says “just” here to mean that she does not want a starter.