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What is italki?
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What is italki?

If you’d like to book a trial English conversation class with me then you need to set up an account at italki. Want to know more about this language learning platform that connects students with teachers?

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Word of the week- Empathy
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Word of the week- Empathy

In today’s post I’m focusing on my English word of the week, empathy. Are you an empathic person? Continue reading to discover the difference between empathy and sympathy and to find out about Empathy Museum.

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Talking about anxiety in English
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Talking about anxiety in English

In this post I’ve got 5 expressions for talking about anxiety in English plus a podcast, short video and link to article about coping with anxiety.

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July - English Book of the Month
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July - English Book of the Month

I first heard about this book when listening to a BBC Radio 4 programme called Word of Mouth which is a series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them.

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