This episode of English Learners Boost explores the real reasons many learners still struggle with English despite years of study. You'll hear practical tips, mindset shifts, and an inspiring story based on real experiences. Plus, find out how personalized iTalki lessons can help you gain the confidence to speak English fluently and naturally. Tune in for the motivation and tools you need to finally move forward!



English Learner's Boost

Why are you still struggling to learn English?

九月九，九个酒迷喝醉酒。
九个酒杯九杯酒，九个酒迷喝九口。
喝罢九口酒，又倒九杯酒。
九个酒迷端起酒，“咕咚、咕咚”又九口。
九杯酒，酒九口，喝罢九个酒迷醉了酒。

jiǔ yuè jiǔ ， jiǔ gè jiǔ mí hē zuì jiǔ 。
jiǔ gè jiǔ bēi jiǔ bēi jiǔ ， jiǔ gè jiǔ mí hē jiǔ kǒu 。
hē bà jiǔ kǒu jiǔ ， yòu dào jiǔ bēi jiǔ 。
jiǔ gè jiǔ mí duān qǐ jiǔ ，“ gū dōng 、 gū dōng ” yòu jiǔ kǒu 。
jiǔ bēi jiǔ ， jiǔ jiǔ kǒu ， hē bà jiǔ gè jiǔ mí zuì le jiǔ 。

绕口令（Tongue Twister）

Nine drunks  九个醉汉

Hi Guys! Episode 1 is about the Japanese words “iru/aru” and the animal counting system “hiki/tou”! Please note that this is not grammar, but everyday usage! Then, read Wikipedia for the correct description of mammals...;P
みなさまごきげんよう！エピソード1は日本語の「いる・ある」と動物の数え方「ひき・とう」についてです！これは文法ではなく、日常的な使い方であることに注意してね。それから、哺乳類の正しい説明はウィキペディアを読んでね。。。;P


Moekoの日本語ベラベラtime

Epi 1 :日本語「いる・ある」「匹・頭」の使い分け！【Japanese Podcast】

In this episode, you will hear Daxin's experience of high school. You will find why Daxin doesn't like Beijing. Enjoy it.

大新要带妈妈去海南生活，大新的哥哥和弟弟都不同意。很多朋友也说北京更适合妈妈。北京有更好的医院，北京有更好的生活设施，北京冬天有暖气。可是，大新还是带妈妈去了海南。因为大新不喜欢北京。大新不喜欢北京，不是因为北京不好，是因为大新觉得北京不是他的地方。他总是想离开北京。大新是十七岁的时候才来北京的。那个时候，他还是一个中学生，他是高中二年级的学生。大新的学习不太好。大新上课的时候很怕老师让他站起来回答问题。但是老师还是让大新站起来回答问题了。大新的脸红得不得了，老师还要说，你们看，北京的教育比西北好太多了！西北就没有好教育！大新真的不喜欢老师的话。后来，大新在北京工作，在北京生活，可是，他就是不喜欢北京。

Dà xīn yào dài mā mā qù Hǎinán shēng huó ， Dà xīn de gē gē hé dì di dōu bù tóng yì 。 Hěn duō péng yǒu yě shuō Běi jīng gèng shì hé mā mā 。 Běi jīng yǒu gèng hǎo de yī yuàn ， Běi jīng yǒu gèng hǎo de shēng huó shè shī ， Běi jīng dōng tiān yǒu nuǎn qì 。 Kě shì ， Dà xīn hái shì dài mā mā qù le hǎi nán 。 Yīn wèi Dà xīn bù xǐ huān běi jīng 。 Dà xīn bù xǐ huān Běi jīng ， bú shì yīn wèi Běi jīng bù hǎo ， shì yīn wèi Dà xīn jué de Běi jīng bú shì tā de dì fāng 。 Tā zǒng shì xiǎng lí kāi běi jīng 。 Dà xīn shì shí qī suì de shí hòu cái lái běi jīng de 。 Nà gè shí hòu ， tā hái shì yí gè zhōng xué shēng ， tā shì gāo zhōng èr nián jí de xué shēng 。 Dà xīn de xué xí bù tài hǎo 。 Dà xīn shàng kè de shí hou hěn pà lǎo shī ràng tā zhàn qǐ lái huí dá wèn tí 。 Dàn shì  lǎo shī  hái shì ràng Dà xīn zhàn qǐ lái huí dá wèn tí le 。 Dà xīn de liǎn hóng dé bù dé liǎo ， lǎo shī hái yào shuō ， nǐ mén kàn ， Běi jīng de jiào yù bǐ Xī běi hǎo tài duō le ！ Xī běi jiù méi yǒu hǎo jiào yù ！ Dà xīn zhēn de bù xǐ huān lǎo shī de huà 。 hòu lái ， dà xīn zài Běi jīng gōng zuò ， zài běi jīng shēng huó ， kě shì ， tā jiù shì bù xǐ huān Běi jīng 。

New vocabulary:
同意     tóng yì     agree
设施     shè shī      facility
不得了      bù dé liǎo     terriblely
西北




Story Chinese

24#25

Negotiating a Remote Work Arrangement with Your Current Employer

The rise of remote work technologies and the increased desire for work-life balance have made negotiating a remote work arrangement a viable option for many employees.  This guide provides a strategic framework to help you successfully negotiate a remote position with your current employer.


Chapters- 

Before You Begin

Self-Assessment

Research

Building Your Case

Benefits of Remote Work

Focus on Outcomes

Addressing Concerns

Crafting Your Proposal

Formal Request

Trial Period

Equipment and Technology

The Negotiation Process

Schedule a Meeting

Professionalism and Confidence

Flexibility

Follow Up

Additional Considerations

Company Culture

Performance Reviews:

Alternative Options

Conclusion

Negotiating a remote work arrangement requires careful preparation, a strong case supported by data, and a professional approach.  By following these steps and considering the additional factors outlined, you can increase your chances of successfully securing a remote position and enjoying the benefits of a more flexible work environment.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to Negotiate a Remote Work Position at Your Current Role - Episode 80

sentences with an Ajectival Predicate in Chinese

HSK vocabulary

HSK1-sentences with an Ajectival Predicate

Le Français en deux minutes

Episode5: Concours de plongeon dans une piscine

Hey everyone! Here is the second instalment. Today, we'll look at the following vocab: 

TO MOOCH
CRESTFALLEN
BRAWNY 
KITCHEN-SINK DRAMA 
and TO VIE 

Feel free to do the quizzes attached and message me if you have any questions! 

Happy listening! 

English Gym for Word Nerds

EPISODE 2 (Boost your vocab to C2)

Bienvenidos a... ¿Cómo le llamas a esto en tu país? En esta primera edición traemos a dos invitados muy especiales: Colombia y Perú donde compartiremos la forma en que llamamos a diferentes conceptos y objetos de nuestra vida diaria. 

¿Cuantas palabras reconoces de cada país? ¿Sabes cómo se le llama al trabajo en Perú y Colombia? Cuéntanos en un comentario o mensaje. 

Te invitamos a conocernos más en: 

📍 María: https://linktr.ee/spanishwithmariap  

📍 Pablo: https://linktr.ee/pabloalejos 