In this intermediate lesson, I introduce myself and explain how I became a teacher of English as a Second Language. You will hear about my early work in a local language school in Torquay, my studies in French and Spanish, my life in Finland, and my decision to start a podcasting business.

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In this B2 intermediate lesson, we explore the heavy but important topic of life regrets. I share several personal regrets regarding the ‘fear of rejection,’ being a ‘people pleaser,’ and the impact of prioritising work over family. You will learn about the difference between active and passive decision-making and the ‘domino effect’ of lifestyle choices. I also discuss practical steps for emotional intelligence: how to face, listen to, analyse, and deal with negative feelings. This episode is designed to build your vocabulary around psychology and self-reflection while helping you understand the difference between hindsight and foresight.

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In this B1 intermediate lesson, we focus on the highest-frequency mistakes language learners make with cardinal numbers. We explore vital grammatical mechanics, such as the precise placement of the word ‘and’ in large numbers and why English cardinal numbers are never pluralised. You will learn how number words function differently when used as indefinite nouns (tens, hundreds, millions) and historical terms like ‘dozen’ and ‘score.’ Finally, we look at written punctuation rules involving hyphens, commas, and decimal points, while introducing the highly versatile, informal conversational suffix ‘-ish.’ Follow the transcript online to embed your learning quickly.

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