 "The Umbrella Man" is  a great short story by Roald Dahl, who was a very famous British writer. I will read Part One to you and then highlight some key vocabulary. I guarantee you will be excited to hear Part Two next week. 

Stories to Stimulate!

The Umbrella Man - Part One

Uyghurche Learning FM/ئۇيغۇرچە تىل ئۆگىنىش

All vocabulary in Chapter 1

In this episode, we explore the “a” schwa — the soft, relaxed vowel that appears in unstressed syllables. You’ll hear how it works in real words like banana, about, camera, and sofa, and how it helps English flow more naturally. We look at examples at the beginning, middle, and end of words so you can start recognising the schwa by ear. This quick guide will help you tune into one of the most common sounds in English and build a more natural-sounding accent. Tune in and practise along.

British Pronunciation Tips 

British Vowel Sound Masterclass: Lesson 5 - A as a Schwa

Hello everyone! In this episode we are going to learn first part of phrases together:)

Russian phrases with Darina

Phrases with Darina: part 1

En este episodio les comparto una lectura sobre la cultura Maya de México. Se mencionaran aspectos importantes sobre  el sistema numérico, la ciencia, la religión y las actividades económicas. Este episodio está dirigido a estudiantes de español con un nivel A2-B1. Espero que lo disfruten y que les sirva.

Hasta la próxima.

Los países Hispanohablantes

Los Mayas

My students have achieved amazing progress by reading my transcript as well as listening to their corresponding podcasts. Find out how to use my podcast transcripts to help you improve your English. 

Transcript here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S6Uc6gOtyeqt9xB_Ea9vF2GeEO5fCFkU/view?usp=sharing

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Lisa's Podcast

Podcast + Transcript = Better Fluency 

In this episode, we are going to listen to a dialogue and talk about some common phrases people use to argue. 
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Transcript: https://ko-fi.com/s/61c41adb70

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Flying In English | Intermediate

“I’ve Had It!” Learn how to have an argument | Flying in English Intermediate Ep. 001

I Survived The Titanic

Chapter 5

सीख: मूर्खों से बहस करना बेवक़ूफ़ी है क्योंकि वो कभी भी बुद्धिमान लोगों की बातों को सच नहीं मानते और ऐसे लोग बहुमत के चलते सत्य को भी झुठला कर असत्य साबित कर देते हैं. इसलिए ऐसे लोगों को समझने या उनसे तर्क करने का कोई फायदा नहीं.