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The UK Heatwave

In this episode of Kev’s English Podcast, Kevin Dean dives into one of the most common mistakes IELTS candidates make in Writing Task 2: using memorised phrases.

Learn why sentences like “In the contemporary era…” or “This essay will discuss both views…” actually hurt your lexical resource and coherence scores — and what to say instead.

✅ Perfect for IELTS students aiming for Band 7 or higher
✅ Useful for those struggling to sound natural in academic writing
✅ Includes real examples from students + better alternatives

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Kev's English Podcast

KEP 33: IELTS Writing Task 2: The Phrases You Must Avoid for Band 7+

Explora la historia y pronunciación de la "r" y "rr" en español con variantes regionales.

Taming the Spanish Verb: The  Macondo Man

La "r" y la doble "rr" en español. 

Today we're talking about the noun, incentive, and the verb, to incentivise. I hope you find them useful!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Do you need an incentive to improve your English?

The Zen philosophy teaches us to approach each task with mindfulness and enthusiasm. Language learning isn’t just about mastering grammar or vocabulary; it’s about immersing yourself in the culture, sounds, and rhythms of a new world. Start with curiosity and joy.

Why Passion Matters
Studies in motivation psychology reveal that intrinsic interest—the joy of learning for its own sake—leads to better retention and long-term success (Deci & Ryan, 1985). To channel this:
•	Choose a focus that excites you: Is it the music, the cuisine, or the stories of the language’s culture? Let your interests guide your learning.
•	Set a theme for the month: Dedicate January to learning words and phrases around a specific theme, like food or travel.


💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 61 - Language learning tips inspired by the New Year

In this podcast I am reading the first page of the first chapter from the book In Other Words (Italian version) from Jhumpa Lahiri.

I podcast secondo San Luca

I Podcast secondo San Luca - reading of the book In Altre Parole di Jhumpa Lahiri

This episode gives three idioms using the noun moon. Each idiom has three examples. Listen to hear how to use this idiom in your speech. 

Idiom Corner

Moon

A Korean movie about a guy and girl who accidentally end up as roommates. To solve their problems, they decide to have a marriage of convenience.

Vocabulary:
Binge watch: to watch a lot of
Cliche: overused
Assault: violent attack
Newlyweds: people who got married recently
Lack: to not have
Mortgage: loan on a home you have to pay back
Convenient: agreeable to someone's needs
Snoop: to look around where you’re not supposed to
Interfere: to meddle in someone's life
Harassment: intimidating or bothering someone
sexism: prejudice against someone's biological sex

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Movie Series: Because this is my First Life

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