In this episode, I read a simplified version of "Ah, teeth" by Anton Chekhov — a humorous short story about pain, patience, and the little dramas of everyday life. You’ll hear slow and clear Russian and discover useful words and expressions.  Perfect listening practice for A2 - B1 learners. Let’s learn Russian, word by word!

Слово за словом с Дашей

Ах, зубы! (Ah, teeth!) by Chekhov. A2 - B1

**Listen to story between a fox and rooster 
**send me a message if you need any help with the words or phrases
**hope you enjoy it :)

Persian Podcasts / پادکست فارسی 

روباه و خروس  / Fox and Rooster 

¡Hola! Hoy os hablo de mi vida. De cómo he decidido dejar la carrera científica y apostar por dar clases de español. Mis razones, mis pasiones, mi vocación... ¡Espero que os guste!

La vida de Héctor (Spanish Podcast)

Capítulo 6 - De veterinaria a profesor de español

Everyday English with David

Ep 2

What does it feel like to return to Korea after living abroad for 2.5 years? 

In this episode, I share my personal journey of coming home, experiencing the excitement at the airport, the comfort of family, and the surprises of modern Korea. 

From navigating health check-ups and renewing my driver’s license to the simple joy of walking familiar streets, this story blends nostalgia with new discoveries. Whether you’re a Korean learner, expat, or just love heartfelt stories, you’ll find something to connect with here. 

Learn about the meaning of “장롱면허,” the unique aspects of Korean healthcare, and why walking in Korea feels so special. Plus, get tips for expats and language learners alike.

The Jung Studio

Korean Podcast | Coming Home After 2.5 Years

今までお洒落なカフェによく行ってたけど、今は「食堂」に行くことにハマってるんだよね(^^) 食堂には、あんまり若い人は行かないかもしれない。 おじいさんや、おばあさんが料理を作ってる場合が多いかもね。

Japanese "Taka" it easy

最近ハマってること

Accurate pronunciation of English words is just one of many components of effective communication in the workplace. There is a lot to gain personally and professionally from improving your American English pronunciation! You'll build your confidence, gain more respect at work, reduce communication misunderstandings, and learn more about how the English language is spoken.

People are motivated to invest in pronunciation training for many reasons. Whether it is a quest for learning or feeling fed up with being judged, at risk, shamed, or frustrated, it takes a lot of courage for someone to turn to help with their pronunciation.

While working with a professional pronunciation teacher or coach is one of the best ways to get results, there are some steps you can take to improve your American English Pronunciation. I share tips to get started on your path of improving your pronunciation as well as stories from the professionals I've helped to improve their American English Pronunciation. At the end of the episode, you'll get definitions and examples of idioms and phrases for everyday life and the workplace.

Episode originally published on June 8, 2020.  
Infographics for this episode are available at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/. 
A transcript is available for this episode at https://www.express-to-impress.com/american-english-pronunciation/. 

Express to Impress

American English Pronunciation Tips for Workplace Success

We all know that education is important however we also know that there are many things lacking in our academic life. Perhaps, schools should teach more practical things that will allow students to handle life better or be more successful after university life. Here are some subjects that schools must teach.