My guest is Agnieszka Dryjas-Makhloufi, author of the short novel, The Journey of Seagulls. Agnieszka began studying English as a child in Poland and is now a teacher, author, and poet writing in English and working in the UK. We discuss her novel and the importance of getting out of one’s comfort zone to explore and create.

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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57134681-the-journey-of-seagulls

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[120] Be Brave. Write in English - My conversation with Agnieszka Dryjas-Makhloufi

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In today's episode I’m talking to one of the founders and teachers of Learn Real English - Kristin Dodds.

Read the show notes, full transcript & join the discussion at: englishthesmartway.com/session6

Kristin has more than 20 years of experience teaching English to speakers of other languages.  She has taught English in South Korea, Thailand and Japan, as well as in the United States.  She has a CELTA certificate, as well as a Master’s degree in TESOL, which stands for Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages.

Kristin Dodds with AJ Hoge and Joe Weiss run together Learn Real English which helps students around the world becoming fluent and confident English speakers.

The Real English Conversation Lessons - which is the name of the course - teaches you English without focusing on grammar rules. Instead you listen to real English conversations of native English speakers. This way you will learn grammar subconsciously without even realising it.

In the first part of our interview Kristin is sharing with us her challenging first experience in teaching English in South Korea and her soon realisation that studying grammar to succeed in English isn’t effective at all. Later in the interview Kristin talks about acquiring language in the most natural way - by listening a lot - which is actually very similar to the way how children learn language.

We also talk about how opening up to culture of a country can help us tremendously with our language learning. Kristin then shares with us the success story of her Thai friend, her number one tip for English learners, and she also talks about the benefits of free voluntary reading.

Listen to and enjoy today's episode with Kristin Dodds from Learn Real English.

In the session you will learn
- How was Kristin’s first experience in teaching English in Korea and Georgia (9:01)
- How Kristin realised that teaching English using textbooks isn’t effective (14:51, 15:30)
- What we can learn from the research of Stephen Krashen and James Asher (15:30)
- How you can acquire language as a child in the most natural way (15:30)
- The success story of Kristin’s friend from Thailand (21:45)
- How can Free voluntary reading improve our English - not just reading skills (26:01)
- How opening yourself up to culture of a country can help you tremendously with your language learning (28:15)
- What to do when your brain wants to translate from your native language to English instead of directly thinking in English (33:30)
- Kristin’s number one tip for English learners around the world (36:32)
Enjoy! :)

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ETSW 6: Stop studying grammar - focus on listening! Interview with Kristin Dodds, Learn Real English

US literary superstar Jonathan Franzen talks about his hugely acclaimed novel Freedom. An epic of contemporary love and marriage, Freedom charts the exploits of the Berglund family, capturing the temptations and burdens of liberty, the thrills of teenage lust, the frustrations of trying to change the world, and the sobering compromises of middle age. 



In fixing his unflinching gaze on the memorable trio of characters, Patty, Walter, and reprobate rockstar Richard Katz and on how they struggle to live in an ever more confusing world, Franzen has produced an indelible and deeply moving portrait of 21st Century America.



(Photo: Jonathan Franzen. Credit: Getty Images) Published on November 7, 2015.

Jonathan Franzen - Freedom

Learn English 57 "Increase your English Understanding and Fluency: Hear, Listen, See, Look and Watch"

This weeks podcast is focused on Increasing your English Understanding and Fluency this time we cover Hear, Listen, See, Look and Watch. Enjoy.

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In this episode, Kate tells you what to expect when you listen to this podcast.

Listen to my conversations with guests from all over the world. When you tune in, you'll learn how to stress less and become more confident when conversing in English. 

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In this episode, you’re going to learn all about IELTS band scores, including  how the scores are calculated what’s considered a “good” score&nbsp; what the different band scores mean what IELTS score you should aim for&nbsp;  Episode resources and links:&nbsp;  IELTS Writing IELTS Reading Learn more about IELTS Scores  Learn how to improve your IELTS band score with Magoosh! Use coupon code ieltspodcast to save 20% at ielts.magoosh.com&nbsp; &nbsp; Episode 18 Transcript: What is a good IELTS Score? Welcome to the Magoosh IELTS Podcast! This is Episode 18. In this episode, you’re going to learn all about IELTS band scores, including how the scores are calculated, and what’s considered a “good” score in different parts of the world. First Eliot and I will discuss what the different band scores mean, and then we’ll talk a little more about what IELTS score you should aim for depending on what your academic and professional goals are. Don’t forget to visit us at IELTS.Magoosh.com for more great resources to improve your IELTS band score. Use coupon code “ieltspodcast” to save 20% off your IELTS test prep. Okay let’s get started! &nbsp; Naomi: Today we’re going to talk about different scores you can get on the IELTS, and what those scores mean. Eliot: When you take the IELTS, you will be given a score between 1 and 9 on each section of the test--as well as on the test as a whole. Naomi: So let’s start from the top. Eliot, can you tell our listeners what a 9 on the IELTS means? How are these scores calculated? &nbsp; Eliot: Well it varies a little from section to section (you can find rubrics for the IELTS Speaking and Writing sections on our website--we’ll put a link in the show notes), but in general, scoring 9 on the IELTS means that you are completely fluent in English. You understand everything and you don’t really make mistakes. You’re an English expert! Naomi: What about an 8? Is that pretty similar to a 9? Eliot: An 8 is very close to a 9--it means you’re basically fluent, but you might make a few mistakes, in especially tricky or unfamiliar situations. Maybe you’re not an “expert”--but you’re very, very good at English! Naomi: Okay, I’ll take 7. A score of 7 on the IELTS means that you’re good at English, but you do make mistakes sometimes. The difference between a 7 and an 8 would be that 8s really only make mistakes in extremely difficult situations. Eliot: A score of 6 means you’re a “competent” English user. You know English well enough to navigate some fairly complex language, and even though you make some mistakes, you generally know your way around the language--and you definitely know the basics. &nbsp; Naomi: A band score of 5 means you’re a “modest” English user. You definitely make mistakes, but you’re still able to understand overall meaning in most situations, especially ones that you’re familiar with. Eliot: If you score a 4, you would be considered a “limited” English user. You can really only understand basic English in familiar situations, and beyond that you have problems understanding or expressing yourself. Naomi: A 3 means you’re an extremely limited English user. You can only understand and communicate small amounts in very basic situations. Eliot: If you score a 2, this means you had a very difficult time understanding or communicating much at all. Naomi: And a 1 means you had no ability to use or understand English except for a few words here and there. Eliot: You can also get a 0 if you don’t answer any questions at all, but we figure if you’re putting in the time to listen to this podcast, that’s definitely not going to happen. Naomi: Okay, so now that we know what each score means, what scores should students aim for? Eliot: Well, it really depends on what school or program they’re applying for. Most universities or governments will have their IELTS score requirements published online, but to give you an idea of...

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In this series, Julian Birkinshaw, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, cuts through the hyperbole and scaremongering to explore the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence. 

How are companies actually using AI today? What practical problems is it solving? What are the challenges and opportunities?

In this episode, Julian hosts Richard Jinks, Vice President – Commercial at Oxbotica, and Michael G Jacobides, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School, for a conversation on autonomous vehicles and the mobility applications of AI.

The reality of AI: are self-driving cars about to take the wheel?

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Hi! I'm Ivan - a non-native English speaker. I would like to share with you the story of how I became a confident and fluent English speaker. :)

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