In this episode of Kev’s English Podcast (Ep. 39), Kevin shares his step‑by‑step IELTS study plan and explains how he’s using AI tools to help students improve their writing and speaking.

You’ll learn:

How to assess your current IELTS level

The importance of understanding test formats & band descriptors

Building an “ideas bank” for common IELTS topics

Weekly study planning & realistic goal‑setting

Why consistency is the secret ingredient to IELTS success

Kevin also talks about his new Learning Management System (LMS) on Notion, where students can access IELTS writing resources, videos, and downloadable guides — all in one place.

Whether you’re preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, OET, or PTE, this episode gives you practical strategies plus insights into how AI can transform your learning.

🔗 Download the free IELTS study guide: theenglishnative.com 🔗 Explore the IELTS Writing Hub on Notion (link in description)

🎧 Listen on Spotify, watch on YouTube, or connect with Kevin on italki for personalized lessons.

Kev's English Podcast

IELTS Study Plan & AI Tools for English Learners | Kev’s English Podcast Ep. 39

💛💜 Let's Learn Colors in Thai! 💚🧡

túk kon chɔ̂ɔp sǐi à rai mâak tîi sùt ká
ทุกคนชอบสีอะไรมากที่สุดคะ
What color do you like most? 😍

KruPloy chɔ̂ɔp sǐi chom puu mâak tîi sùt bɛ̀ɛp mâi dtɔ̂ɔng sǒng sǎi kâ 😁

Learn Thai with Pailin

Colors in Thai

Learn more about Korean culture with me. In this episode, you'll learn about 어린이날 (Children's Day) in South Korea and how it's celebrated.

Learn vocabulary and how to speak like a native!

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO REQUEST PDF SCRIPT 

 **어휘 Vocabulary**
어린이날 Children’s Day
한국 문화 Korean culture
생일 birthday
국경일 national holiday
*휴일 holiday
동물원 zoo
특별한 곳 special place
외식하다 to eat out
선물 present
인기있는 선물 popular present
놀이기구ride
긴 줄 ling line
대기 시간 waiting time
댓글을 달다 write a comment 



Korean with Yuna

어린이날  Children's Day

Vidéo complète avec images, sous-titres, musique et traduction ici:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9KmF_WraRM

French Stories For All

Peut-on Juger Aujourd'hui?

Aprende en este podcast vocabulario nuevo sobre mascotas, salud, productos químicos y hasta más... ¡¡¡te encantará!!! 

Si quieres ver el video:

https://youtu.be/6286e0faX1U


Hablar por hablar (Listening)

El enemigo silencioso de tus mascotas l #podcasts l #spanish

EP 28Learn Thai _ 50 Words Jobs & Occupations _ Talking about job in Thai #learnthai for beginning level 

Thai for Everyone with Kru Robert

EP 28 Learn Thai _ 50 Words Jobs & Occupations _ Talking about job in Thai 

Saudi Arabia scored a big win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally named as the 2034 men's soccer World Cup host on December 11.

For the last year, there hasn't been too much doubt that Saudi Arabia would be confirmed as host, as the only other contender — Australia — had withdrawn from the contest to host the World Cup.

Awarding the tournament to Saudi Arabia has been seen as controversial by some soccer observers.

That's mostly because of the country's human rights record. Some have said that Saudi Arabia is using sports to divert attention from social or environmental problems, something that's known as sportswashing.

Saudi Arabia has denied this is the case.

The World Cup may be a number of years away but there are a lot of questions that need to be answered about the tournament, from where games will be played to how workers' rights will be protected.

Saudi Arabia aims to host all 104 games, though there has been speculation that some games could be played in neighboring or nearby countries.

Currently, 15 stadiums have been proposed, although eight are still on paper. They include a 92,000-seat venue planned in Riyadh and another near the capital that's set to be on top of a 200-meter cliff.

The timing may also be an issue. The tournament may have to be moved from the traditional period of June and July to the cooler months of November and December.

This also happened for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, although it wasn't a move that was popular among European soccer clubs, who had their domestic seasons interrupted.

The question of workers' rights was also discussed before and during the competition in Qatar. Saudi Arabia has promised to reform and enforce labor laws, and fully respect migrant workers, but some human rights groups are skeptical.

In the meantime, there are still World Cups in 2026 and 2030 to think about!

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Saudi Arabia Confirmed as 2034 World Cup Host

Have you ever been "taken for a ride"? If you've been tricked or lied to before, then the answer is yes. Here are some other expressions about lying.

If someone confidently tells you a big lie and doesn't seem to feel bad about it, then you can say they are "lying through their teeth." Such people might make a "web of lies," telling many lies to make people believe them. And if someone lies all the time, you can say they "lie like a rug" – which is a joke using two meanings of "lie," because a rug can only lie on the floor.

If someone lies to you, tricks you, or wants to stop you from finding something out, you can say they are trying to "pull the wool over your eyes." The expression comes from the early 19th century, and may be talking about the wool wigs that some people wore at the time. So someone could pull your wig down, covering your eyes and stopping you from seeing what was really happening.

But not every lie is a big one. Sometimes people just "bend the truth," which is telling a small lie that is usually not serious and probably won't hurt anyone. Often people "bend the truth" by saying something that's part-true, while leaving out important information.

But if someone "stretches the truth," they are probably saying that something is better than it really is. Some people might stretch the truth to make a story more interesting.