Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Dee’s English Lessons (2025)

This episode focuses on a presentation of how to use the newly published book Foundation English Vocabulary Workbook by D. Nkwetato Tamonkia. You can get book online at this link https://www.google.com.hk/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=Foundation+English+Vocabulary+Workbook+by+D.+Nkwetato+Tamonkia

1
Episode 197 20:11

Play Pause

10M ago20:11

20:11

Resuming podcasting after a break of several months to focus on the publishing of three books for English learning. The books are now available online on all major book platforms, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, etc. You can search for the books by the following Author name: D. Nkwetato Tamonkia or by book titles: IELTS Speaking Test G…

1
Episode 196 19:13

1+ y ago19:13

19:13

Resurfacing after a long period away working on a book publishing project. Introducing new features for upcoming podcast episodes - interviews with people in different settings.

1
Episode 195 30:37

1+ y ago30:37

30:37

IELTS - Task 2 Writing marking criteria: How do examiners score task 2 essays: 1. Task Achievement (TA) score / 9 2. Coherence and Cohesion (CC) score / 9 3. Lexical Resource (LR) score / 9 4. Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA) score / 9 They add the four scores and divide by 4 to obtain your final score in writing.…

1
Episode 194 30:47

1+ y ago30:47

30:47

Paying attention to time when taking English tests. Preparing for English tests: Using a stopwatch to time each task to make sure it can be done on time in the actual test. Case study: IELTS. Speaking: Answering questions in 30seconds, 2minutes and 1minute. Writing: Finishing two writing tasks in 60minutes. Task one in 20minutes and Task two in 40m…

1
Episode 193 32:06

2y ago32:06

32:06

Answering questions from listeners about English language learning goals. How can learners set goals to improve their English? Teacher Dee recommends the four boxes approach. First make four boxes representing the four major language skills: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. Then under each of the skills, focus on specific learning activiti…

1
Episode 192 31:22

2y ago31:22

31:22

Vocabulary Series: Human Rights and various subcategories of Human Rights such as: => Women's Rights => Children's Rights => Workers' Rights => Handicapped Persons' Rights => Animals' Rights

1
Episode 191 26:51

2y ago26:51

26:51

First episode of the year 2023. Introducing a new series: Vocabulary: Replacing words that have general meanings with words with more specific meanings for better comprehension. Here is the link to download the files containing 40 seafood words and pictures. Click here to download.

1
Episode 190 41:27

2y ago41:27

41:27

Series on IELTS Speaking continues. Theme: Sports. Focus: Footbal. VOCABULARY FOCUS: 1. An assist 2. Crossbar 3. Free kick 4. Goalkeeper / Goalie 5. Header 6. Kickoff 7. Linesman 8. Referee 9 Attackers. 10 Midfielders. 11. Defenders. 12. Wingers. 13. Sweeper. 14. Penalty. 15. To be booked. 16. Yellow Card. 17. Red Card. 18. A draw / A tie. 19. Foot…

1
Episode 189 34:52

2y ago34:52

34:52

Series focused on IELTS practice continues with the theme The Internet. Common vocabulary: To get online / offline, to surf the internet, to browse websites, to upload / download materials, to chat, shop, learn online, cyberspace, cyber crime, cyber criminals, cyber security, cyber bullying, e-books, e-commerce, e-payment, e-mail, e-learning, socia…

1
Episode 188 30:35

2+ y ago30:35

30:35

Series on typical IELTS questions continues: Focus on Part 3 Speaking. General introduction to Part 3 speaking questions. Sample questions discussed: 1. What is your opinion about school club activities? 2. Do you think school club activities should be compulsory or optional? 3. What do you think can be done to improve the quality of life on the sc…

1
Episode 187 30:53

2+ y ago30:53

30:53

Academic IELTS: Part 2 Speaking Practice: Theme: Talking about school. Topic 1: Describe your school campus. You should - Say where it is found - Say how big it is - Say what natural elements can be found And suggest what you think can be done to make the campus better. Topic 2: Describe an important school activity you usually take part in. - Say …

1
Episode 186 30:28

2+ y ago30:28

30:28

Common topics in IELTS Speaking Part 1: Talking about school subects: 1. What subjects do you study at school? 2. What's your favorite subject? 3. What's your worst subject? 4. What's your major? 5. Why did you choose to study that major? You can send in your voice messages using the link below. https://anchor.fm/dee64/message…

1
Episode 185 21:46

2+ y ago21:46

21:46

Introducing a new series of episodes: Topic: Standardized English tests (IELTS, TOEFL and SAT). Objective: To get students on summer holidays preparing for those tests to be familiar with the sort of questions to expect.

1
Episode 184 30:43

2+ y ago30:43

30:43

Resumption episode after the 3months lock down due to COVID-19 resurgence in Shanghai.Sharing the experience of life under lock down in Shanghai.

1
Episode 183 30:10

3y ago30:10

30:10

Wrapping up series on Job Hunting: Reviewing previous parts discussed. Last part: Questions interviewees can and can't ask interviewers: 1. Does your company have branches in other parts of the city, in other cities, in other countries? 2. If hired when are we expected to start work? Immediately or at a later date? 3. Do we work extra hours? 4. (As…

1
Episode 182 30:30

3y ago30:30

30:30

Series on Job Hunting continues... Part 3: Challenging interview questions. Case questions: What's your salary expectation? This is what we pay for this position, is that okay for you?

1
Episode 181 30:53

3y ago30:53

30:53

Series on Job Hunting continues: Part 3: Common challenging interview questions: Case questions: Why did you leave your previous company? Why do you want to leave your current job? Why do you think our company is suitable for you?

1
Episode 180 30:33

3y ago30:33

30:33

Series on Job Hunting continues: Part 3. Typical job interview questions to prepare for. Typical question 2: What are your strengths and weaknesses? Discussing some more examples of strengths and weaknesses. Strengths: Dedicated, creative, flexible, resourceful, problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, time management skills, team pl…

1
Episode 179 31:38

3y ago31:38

31:38

Series on Job Hunting continues: Part three: Preparing to answer typical interview questions. Standard question 2. What are your strengths and weaknesses? To prepare for this question, work with a friend who knows you well and has worked with you to make a short list of about 5 strengths and 5 weaknesses. Then study the list to pick out the ones th…

1
Episode 178 30:39

3y ago30:39

30:39

Series on Job Interviews continues: Part 3: Answering actual interview questions: Typical interview questions. 1. Tell me about yourself. Using the three-dimensional approach to answer.

1
Episode 177 31:36

3y ago31:36

31:36

Series on Job Hunting continues. Third part: Preparing for Job Interview. Knowing your CV. Knowing the company you intend to work for. Knowing what kind of interview it is. Hide your desperation for the job.

1
Episode 176 31:03

3y ago31:03

31:03

Series on Job Hunting continues. Second part: Editing, polishing and proofreading a CV. Things you should do and things you shouldn't do. Contextualizing your CV.

1
Episode 175 31:40

3y ago31:40

31:40

Series on Job hunting continues: Second part: Updating your CV. Editing the key parts of your CV: Personal Summary, Personal Information, Work Experience, Education, Other skills.

1
Episode 174 26:07

3y ago26:07

26:07

Series on Job Hunting continues: Second part of Understanding Job Ads. 7. Understanding and making good use of the contact information found on a job ad. 8. Company background check. 9. Pay / Benefits. 10. Job scams and headhunters.

1
Episode 173 20:45

3y ago20:45

20:45

New series continued: Understanding Job ads: Part 1. Things to pay attention to when reading job ads: 1. Date of posting 2. Deadlines for applications. 3. Is it a specific position or a general call? 4. Job description: Can you handle the workload? 5. Job requirements. 6. Eligibility.

1
Episode 172 17:00

3+ y ago17:00

17:00

Introducing a New series: English for interviews. Understanding job ads. Preparing a CV and cover letter. Preparing for interviews. Ask and answering questions correctly at interviews.

1
Episode 171 21:00

3+ y ago21:00

21:00

Special guest speaker Natasha V. Broodie talks about herself, her book Give Me Tea, Please, her book tour and tips for language learners. Her book is available on Amazon. Just type her name or the title of the book.

1
Episode 170 16:03

3+ y ago16:03

16:03

Answering questions from listeners: How to improve vocabulary and online lessons.

1
Episode 169 16:48

3+ y ago16:48

16:48

Welcoming new listeners to the platform. Things you should do and shouldn't do on the eve of the day of your test and just moments before your test.

1
Episode 168 17:23

3+ y ago17:23

17:23

How to build your confidence and improve your reading skills. Recommended reading series: Common Core Standards Series Smart Reading by Wayne Everett

1
Episode 167 17:50

3+ y ago17:50

17:50

Final tips on IELTS reading and end of series on IELTS.

1
Episode 166 16:39

3+ y ago16:39

16:39

Series on IELTS continues: Introducing the reading test format. How to get sample reading materials and practice reading with timing.

1
Episode 165 16:42

3+ y ago16:42

16:42

IELTS series continues: Focus on listening. The score range from 4 to 9. Making good use of the time given to read the questions very well in order to easily spot answers in the audio.

1
Episode 164 16:59

3+ y ago16:59

16:59

Series on IELTS continues: Introducing the listening section. Format of the listening test and mistakes to avoid.

1
Episode 163 17:10

3+ y ago17:10

17:10

Series on IELTS continues. Wrapping up discussions on Writing Tasks 1 & 2. Reviewing essential tips.

1
Episode 162 15:54

3+ y ago15:54

15:54

Series on IELTS continues. Focus on IELTS Task 2 Writing. Making an essay plan. 5-paragraph essay style recommended. Focus on the kind of content you can prepare and make good use of in task two essay writing. 1. Writing about the origins of something. For example: The origins of certain customs in your country. 2. Writing about the causes of a pro…

1
Episode 161 16:39

3+ y ago16:39

16:39

Series on IELTS continues. Focus on Task 2 writing. Introducing major differences between Task 1 and Task 2 writing. Slight differences between Task 2 Academic writing and General Training.

1
Episode 160 17:32

3+ y ago17:32

17:32

Series on IELTS continues: Focus on 6 details that matter: 1. Minimum number of words required. 2. Clear handwriting 3. Using capital letters properly. 4. Avoiding short forms and contractions. 5. Proper punctuation. 6. Proper paragraphing

1
Episode 159 16:40

3+ y ago16:40

16:40

Series on IELTS continued: Focus on Writing; Introducing Task 1 writing for General Training IELTS. Three kinds of letters to prepare for.

1
Episode 158 17:35

3+ y ago17:35

17:35

Series on IELTS continued. Focus on Task 1 writing (Academic IELTS). Discussing the standard 4-paragraph structure of writing about a diagram. Introduction, Overview, Details1, Details2.

1
Episode 157 16:31

4y ago16:31

16:31

Series on IELTS continues. Wrapping up discussions on the speaking part of the test. Introducing the writing part of the test. Task 1 and Task 2 writing preview.

1
Episode 156 17:20

4y ago17:20

17:20

Series on IELTS continued. Focus on Part 3 speaking. Looking at examples of questions and how they relate to a part 2 topic on electronic items. How to give your opinion on something and justify with examples.

1
Episode 155 16:39

4y ago16:39

16:39

Series on IELTS continued. Focus on Speaking Part 3. Discussing the general nature of part 3 questions and key talking points to prepare about expressing opinions on particular topics. 1. The origin of something 2. The causes of something 3. The types of something 4. The advantages and disadvantages of something 5. Suggestions / solutions 6. The co…

1
Episode 154 16:48

4y ago16:48

16:48

Series on IELTS continued: Focus on Part 2 Speaking. Looking at some examples of Part 2 speaking topics. 1. Describing a present 2. Describing an old person 3. Describing a childhood event 4. Describing an environmental problem that has occurred in your country. ***Key points to note when planning your answer: Key words, tenses, introductory senten…

1
Episode 153 16:38

4y ago16:38

16:38

IELTS series continued. Focus on Part 2 speaking. Discussing the format of part 2 questions and suggestions on how to approach the topics. Few examples mentioned for illustration.

1
Episode 152 16:34

4y ago16:34

16:34

Series on IELTS continuation: Focus on part 1 speaking. Talking about favorites, personality, job / school, hometown, likes and dislikes, childhood, future plans, etc.

1
Episode 151 17:13

4y ago17:13

17:13

Series on IELTS continues. Focus on Part 1 speaking. Discussing two common key part one questions: Are you a student or you are working? What do you do in your free time? How long or short should answers be? Key vocabulary expression: It depends on....

1
Episode 150 17:15

4y ago17:15

17:15

Series on IELTS continues: Discussing the speaking test. The formats of the three parts of the speaking test and the differences in question styles.

Podcasty warte posłuchania

Dee’s English Lessons Podcasty

Podcasty warte posłuchania

Skrócona instrukcja obsługi