ENGin: Practice your English with volunteers | Англійська з волонтерами

👂 Have about 7 minutes to practice your listening skills? Jo, the main podcast character, is sharing her unusual restaurant experience, having to book a table a year before the actual date! 🧫 Check out “a special restaurant” episode from British Council here: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/audio-zone/a-special-restaurant

📍Make an effort Make an effort = attempt to do something 📚I really made an effort to pass my math exam. I’ve been studying for 5 hours last night.

💥 Check out ENGin’s last YouTube episode to learn about famous Ukrainians in the US: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYEo0yF3uB0 🙌 Stay tuned for new episodes with even more practical info!

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Intrepid = fearless 🌪 The intrepid news reporter led a broadcast with the hurricane behind him. #vocabulary

⚽️ Many around the world have been following the men's football World Cup, and the excitement has reached the fever pitch! What’s a “fever pitch”? 💥 Learn this phrase with the 2-minute podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0dgbqmw

🎬This December, we are happy to announce an ENGin Program & MEGOGO collaboration! Together, we prepared an exciting movie challenge for you! Three ENGin students will have the opportunity to win a "MAXIMUM" month subscription to enjoy watching films with English subtitles during these cold winter days. ⠀ 🤩What's the task we ask of you? Please share the information about how one particular movie changed your life or mindset! Be brave and creative! You can write an essay (up to 350 words), record audio (up to 4 minutes) or video message (up to 4 min), or prepare a presentation (up to 15 slides) for us! Don't forget to add information about the plot, characters, and creators. ⠀ ❗️DEADLINE: 21.12.2022 10 AM, Kyiv Time ⠀ Don’t forget to use our hashtags #ENGin_challenges and #engin_december22challenge! ⠀ 💜 Winners will be announced on our Instagram page on the 27th of December, 2022! ⠀ To participate in the contest, follow this link https://cutt.ly/j1SBBJB #news

📌 15-30% of the general population report having a fear of public speaking. 🟣 Danish Dhamani, ESL Learner who was always haunted by the fear of public speaking, shares how he learned the skill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80UVjkcxGmA

We want to remind you about our Ambassador program for students! 🤩 An ENGin Ambassador's job is to share our mission with the community and to encourage people to join ENGin by their own example. 🟣 Support of ENGin Ambassadors helps us increase our outreach and raise awareness of ENGin, attracting potential students and partners. We provide the Ambassadors with the necessary instructions and materials, as well as give support along the way. 📌 To become our Ambassador, fill out this form, and our team will contact you shortly. #news

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🟣 These words have similar meanings but are used differently. "Despite" is usually followed by a gerund or a noun. "Although" is usually followed by a whole clause. 📌Despite the rain, we still had a great time. 📌Although it was raining, we still had a great time. #vocabulary

Hey, learners! 📌Today we are back with a small compilation of movies and TV shows for the advanced level. Enjoy! 🟣 Banking on Bitcoin (2016) Bitcoin is the most disruptive invention since the Internet. An ideological battle is underway between fringe utopists and mainstream capitalism. The film shows the players who define how this technology will shape our lives. 🟣 Bridget Jones's Baby (2016) Forty-something and single again, Bridget decides to focus on her job and surround herself with friends. Then she discovers that she is pregnant--but she is only 50% sure of the baby's father's identity. 🟣 Downton Abbey, season 1 (2010) A chronicle of the lives of the British aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the early twentieth century. 🟣 Klaus (2019) A simple act of kindness always sparks another, even in a frozen, faraway place. When Smeerensburg's new postman, Jesper, befriends toymaker Klaus, their gifts melt an age-old feud and deliver a sleigh full of holiday traditions. 🟣 Mona Lisa Smile (2003) A free-thinking art professor teaches conservative 1950s Wellesley girls to question their traditional social roles. #films

🎙Grab yourself popcorn and get comfortable. Listen as Andrew and Kassy talk about a few of the movies that changed how people think and that inspired a whole generation. 👉Follow the link to get to know more! #podcast

❗️We’re looking for a Ukrainian interviewer (English + Ukrainian Fluency, Remote Position) to conduct 15-minute interviews with our students and volunteers to decide whether they are a good fit for our program. This is a great chance to boost your communication skills, meet new people, and listen to exciting stories! Requirements: ✔️ High English fluency, C1+ (fluent enough to run interviews freely and evaluate others’ English level) ✔️ Workload 30 hours/week in the weekday evenings and weekend afternoon-evening Ukraine time (you can be flexible in choosing hours but in the mentioned timeframe) ✔️ Attend weekly team meetings (Tuesday evening Ukraine time) ✔️ Age 18+ ✔️ Extrovert who enjoys talking to people ✔️ Longer commitment (at least one year) ✔️ Monthly salary is 13 500 UAH ✔️ Expected start date is November 28, 2022; (15 hours of training required, schedule flexible) ✔️ Prior experience will be a big advantage If you’re interested, email taya@enginprogram.org with your resume and a short cover letter

Borrow vs lend "To borrow" means to receive something as a loan. "To lend" means to give something as a loan. ❗️When you give something, you lend it; when you get or receive something, you borrow it: 📌Can I borrow your car? 📌Not: Can I lend your car? #vocabulary

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🟣 In this episode of The ENGin podcast, we will help you to find the motivation for learning English. 👋 Don't forget to like and share this podcast if you find it useful. Stay tuned for new episodes with even more practical info! #video