Ecology and the environment are common topics in the IELTS test, so it's important that you're able to talk about them

Today, Nick gives you some ideas on this question. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

More and more animals are becoming endangered. Why is this and what can we do to help? 

In this podcast, you'll discover:
✅ The surprising truth about how many people speak English globally (the numbers might shock you!).
✅ The concept of "World English" and why it's so important for modern learners.
✅ A fun breakdown of the key differences between American (AmE) and British (BrE) accents and vocabulary.
✅ Practical advice on which accent you should focus on to achieve your personal and professional goals.
✅ My final thoughts on why communication is more important than perfection.

English with Hamed

English is YOUR Language!

Bienvenue dans le tout premier épisode de Parlons Français Ensemble, avec Yacouba ! 🎉
Dans cet épisode, nous allons apprendre à se présenter simplement et naturellement en français : dire son nom, son âge, son pays, parler de ses goûts et poser des questions de base lors d’une première rencontre. 
Cet épisode est idéal pour les débutants et pour toute personne souhaitant améliorer son français oral dans une ambiance simple et conviviale. 🇫🇷✨

Au programme :
-Les phrases essentielles pour se présenter
-Du vocabulaire utile
-Des exemples de dialogues
-Une prononciation claire et facile à suivre


English:
Welcome to the very first episode of Let’s Speak French with Yacouba! 🎉
In this episode, you will learn how to introduce yourself simply and naturally in French: say your name, age, country, talk about your interests, and ask basic questions during a first conversation.
This episode is perfect for beginners and for anyone who wants to improve their spoken French in a simple and friendly atmosphere. 🇫🇷✨

In this episode:
-Essential sentences for self-introduction
-Useful vocabulary
-Dialogue examples
-Clear and easy pronunciation

🎙️ Ready to speak French together? 😊

Parlons Français Ensemble✨🤝🎙️💬 _ French with Yacouba 😊🗣️🎧

🎤 Se présenter en français : les phrases indispensables ! 🎤 Introducing Yourself in French: Essential Sentences!

Ты мо́жешь предста́вить свою́ жизнь без Интерне́та, компью́тера, стира́льной маши́ны и́ли микрово́лновой пе́чи? Нет? Мы то́же. А ты зна́ешь, кому́ говори́ть «спаси́бо», что твой суп стал горя́чим за 30 секу́нд, а твои́ ве́щи ста́ли чи́стыми, пока́ ты смотре́л сериа́л в интерне́те? Не пробле́ма, сейча́с мы расска́жем, кто э́ти лю́ди. Мы написа́ли ТОР-5 изобрете́ний, кото́рые сде́лали на́шу жизнь лу́чше и ле́гче.
Can you imagine your life without the Internet, computer, washing machine or micro-wave? We either. We wrote a list of 5 inventions that made our lives better and easier.

Russian Library

Важные изобретения. Important inventions

Creo que es un mes propicio para encontrarnos con el origen de 10 palabras más usadas en español, todo esto a razón del día del idioma, Entonces, ¿qué tal si hoy vamos descubriendo el origen de nuevas palabras, que se usan cotidianamente pero que desconocemos de dónde surgieron? Y, para esto, aprovecharemos el excepcional libro “Palabras fabulosas” de Ricardo Soca..Escucha, comenta y comparte...Gracias. 

Español con todo 

ORIGEN DE 10 PALABRAS MÁS USADAS EN ESPAÑOL

Hey guys, this is Aneleh, your favorite Portuguese tutor. In today’s podcast we’ll talk about the difference between MAS with and without “i”. 
You can check up the podcast description at this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Gab0rifYIpLbMAiMzkWAw4MMLr1bwBRihRn-G90KJE/edit?usp=sharing
Let's go?


Portuguese Drops 

Mas or Mais 

PATTY: I’m really excited for Aunt Mary’s surprise birthday party
this afternoon! Aren’t you?
SUSAN: Yeah! How old is she?
PATTY:  She’ll be 55 on May 14 [fourteenth].
SUSAN: Wow! I didn’t know that my mom was older — she’s going
to be 57 on September 2 [second]. Anyway, Aunt Mary’s 
going to be so surprised to see us all here!
PATTY: I know! But we still have to get all the food set up before 
she gets here … OK! We’re all ready now. Shh! She’s here!
ALL: Surprise!


LANGUAGE NOTES
• I’m really excited … Notice the emphasis on “really.” “Really” is used to emphasize the 
adjective “excited” here.
• Birthday party Notice that the normal stress for a compound noun falls on the first 
element of the compound.
• Aren’t you? This negative tag is used to show that the speaker expects a positive 
answer. Patty assumes that Susan is also looking forward to the party.
• She’ll be 55 Notice that “55” is stressed here. This detail answers the question “How 
old is she?”
• Fourteenth Notice that we use “th” for ordinal numbers, starting with 4 [but first, 
second and third]. The stress is on the second syllable [fourTEENTH]. Compare this with 
“fortieth: 40th” [FORtieth].
• She’s going to be ... Notice how this is pronounced like “gonna be.” Instead of four 
syllables “go/ing/to/be” there are three syllables “ga/na/be.”

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 20: Birthdays

Clara, a brilliant data analyst with a mind for numbers, walked into my office looking like a storm cloud. Networking events were her kryptonite. "I freeze up," she confessed, "Small talk? Forget it! I just stand there awkwardly, feeling like a total outsider."

Clara's shyness was hindering her career. Her analytical skills were top-notch, but promotions often went to colleagues who could "schmooze" with decision-makers. I knew I could help.

Our first step was reframing networking. Instead of a dreaded chore, we saw it as an opportunity to connect with people who shared her passion for data. We practiced "elevator pitches" - concise introductions highlighting her expertise. We focused on open-ended questions, like "What's the biggest data challenge you're facing?" to spark engaging conversations.

Next, we tackled the "shy freeze." Role-playing helped Clara practice making eye contact, smiling warmly, and using active listening techniques like nodding and acknowledging what the other person said. We even practiced "exit strategies" - polite ways to excuse herself from a conversation when she felt overwhelmed.

The turning point came when I suggested Clara volunteer at a data analysis conference.  She'd be interacting with people who shared her interests, but in a less intimidating setting.  It worked! Clara's passion for data analysis shone through, and she ended up having stimulating conversations with attendees.

The next networking event was a different story. Armed with her practiced pitch and newfound confidence, Clara actively approached people, discussed data trends, and even shared a few insights herself. She even left with a business card from a potential mentor!

Today, Clara is a networking pro.  She still gets nervous, but she no longer lets shyness hold her back.  Clara's story proves that anyone can become a confident networker with the right tools and a supportive coach.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to overcome shyness with a coach - Episode 76

Are you putting in a lot of effort to learn English but not seeing the desired progress? Join Curtis and Amy on The Real English Conversations podcast, where they discuss effective strategies to improve your language skills efficiently. Don't waste your time studying without a specific focus or plan. This episode provides tips on targeting the areas you need to improve the most and achieving real results in less time. 

Learn English On Italki with Curtis:
Book a lesson with Curtis - https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english