In this episode we break down how to reach fluency. If you feel stiff, formal, or "robotic" when speaking, you are likely missing the cultural context that makes English fluid and alive.

Real English Skills

A Conversation with 2 Native English Speakers and an English Language Learner from Brazil

Learn to give directions so you can discover a city!
Best for beginners!

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Learn Basic French: Découvrir une ville (Discover a city)

Welcome to 'English Learners Boost,' where language meets culture! In today's episode, we're exploring 'New Year's Resolutions Around the World.' Join us as we delve into common resolutions, from language mastery to global traditions. Discover practical usage tips, cultural insights, and don't miss our sponsor segment for a chance to experience a unique teaching methodology on italki. Let's make 2024 the year your English proficiency skyrockets! Subscribe, share, and embark on this linguistic adventure with 'English Learners Boost.

English Learner's Boost

New Year's Resolutions Around the World

Escucha este audio-artículo y descubre la ciudad de Cádiz y buenos trucos para viajar por ella disfrutando de los lugares más auténticos.

VIAJAR POR ESPAÑA  "AUDIOS"

Mi España - La Ciudad de Cádiz

音楽はいろいろな思い出をよみがえらせてくれますね！

Natural Nihongo Chat

音楽のふしぎなちから

Les numéros de 40 à 50 en français avec Aymaro!

40    quarante
41	quarante et un	
42	quarante-deux	
43	quarante-trois	
44	quarante-quatre	
45	quarante-cinq	
46	quarante-six	
47	quarante-sept	
48	quarante-huit	
49	quarante-neuf	
50	cinquante

Les numéros en français avec Aymaro

Les numéros de 40 à 50 en Français avec Aymaro

In todays episode we discuss why people plan their vacations vs those who don't. 

Let's have a chat (Discussions In English) 

Episode 25 : Do you plan for a vacation?

In this episode we are going to learn a Real Chinese Conversation【Order dishes】. 
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Step 1: Listen and catch the words you know already, have a guess about the content.
Step 2: Check the script to learn one by one. 
Step 3: Listen and repeat after it.
Step 4: Practice until you can perform the dialogue. 
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A: 这是菜单。您看一下要吃什么？
zhè shì cài dān 。 nín kàn yí xià yào chī shén me ？
Here's the menu. Take your time to see what you want to eat.
B: 好的。我们先看一下。
hǎo de 。 wǒ men xiān kàn yí xià 。
Okay, We'll take a look first.
【五分钟后】
wǔ fēn zhōng hòu
Five minutes later
B: 你好，这边点菜。
nǐ hǎo ， zhè biān diǎn cài 。
Excuse me, We'd like to order here.
A: 您吃点儿什么？
nín chī diǎnr shén me ？
What would you like to eat?
B: 有什么推荐的菜吗？
yǒu shén me tuī jiàn de cài ma ？
Any recommended dishes?
A: 烤鸭是我们的招牌菜，您可以试试。
kǎo yā shì wǒ men de zhāo pái cài ， nín kě yǐ shì shì 。
Roast duck is our signature dish, you can have a try.
B: 那来一份烤鸭、一个鸡汤、一个麻婆豆腐和一盘青菜。
nà lái yí fèn kǎo yā 、 yí gè jī tāng 、 yí gè má pó dòu fǔ hé yì pán qīng cài 。
Then a roast duck, a chicken soup, a mapo tofu and a plate of green vegetables.
A: 还需要别的吗？
hái xū yào bié de ma ？
Anything else?
B: 再来两碗米饭。
zài lái liǎng wǎn mǐ fàn 。
Also two bowls of rice.
A: 饮料需要吗？
yǐn liào xū yào ma ？
Do you need drinks?
B: 不用了，谢谢。
bù yòng le ， xiè xiè 。
No, thanks.
A: 好的。现在给您下单。您稍等。
hǎo de 。 xiàn zài gěi nín xià dān 。 nín shāo děng 。
Okay. I'll place order for you now. Please wait a moment.

Yuli's Chinese Channel

点菜 Order dishes （Beginner）

Guessing what your interviewer will ask you can be difficult, but you can always count on the question, “Can you tell me about yourself?” That means that you can be well-prepared for at least one question! When you deliver a great answer at the start of your interview, it will give you confidence and impress your interviewer.

In this episode, you will learn the three goals you need to achieve in an interview to be successful. Then, you’ll learn about what the interviewer is looking for when they ask, “Can you tell me about yourself?” You’ll also hear three well-crafted answers to the question and tips for how you can answer the question.

If you want to increase your English vocabulary, continue listening to the end, where you’ll hear definitions of five idioms and phrases that came up during the episode.

Episode originally published on May 4, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/tell-me-about-yourself/.
Infographics for this episode at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/.