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I 'm currently learning Spanish, Farsi and Dutch and and I love meeting new people. Let me know if you are interested in an interchange and we can practice together. Also, I am a teacher here on Italki. If you are interested in learning English from a teacher, please see my teacher profile. I am always happy to help.
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Morteza Hosseini
Persian (Farsi)
May 29, 2025
It’s always a pleasure speaking with you — another excellent lesson.
Mahdi Birjandi ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Persian (Farsi)
Jun 15, 2024
It's been a pleasure teaching you, Joseph. Your expertise as a language teacher and your easygoing personality make our classes both effective and enjoyable. Looking forward to our next sessions!
Mahdi Birjandi ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Persian (Farsi)
Jun 4, 2024
Dear Joseph, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for our first class together. It was a pleasure to assist you, and I am truly glad to have had the opportunity to work with someone as energetic and enthusiastic as you. Your positive attitude made the class enjoyable and productive. I hope to see you again soon and continue our lessons.
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    I need to introduce myself in a work meeting, and I want my presentation to sound as natural as possible. Could someone check these sentences and make them sound more natural?. Please feel free to edit or make any changes you deem necessary. As many of you are aware, my name is Jhon , and I currently hold the position of Program Manager,. I have been with the company for 14 years. I began my career as a Strategic Business in 2009 , and subsequently joined the program Department in 2011. Due to Sam's health conditions, my colleagues and I have assumed additional responsibilities within the department and we also now overseeing the tasks previously managed by Sam My new role enables me to grow professionally and provides the opportunity to collaborate closely with esteemed colleagues like yourselves
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    April 17, 2025
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    Could someone check these sentences and make them sound more natural, please ?. Please feel free to edit or make any changes you deem necessary Technology has changed the way we live. In the last few decades, technology has been part of our lives and not only are many people not able to live without it, but many companies also depend on it .
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    March 30, 2024
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    March 17, 2024
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    Under the Hammer When something goes on sale at an auction, we generally refer to that thing as being under the hammer and we say that because the cost of the thing, literally, will be discussed while that hammer is brought down on top of the table. Now, let me explain a little bit. I'm sure in the movies and in your country, too you've been to an auction. A man stands at the front and he has a little hammer. And he hits the desk with it. So perhaps, for example, he's trying to sell something, let's say a computer. And he says, “okay who will give me 10 pounds for this computer” And then another man will raise his hand and say, ”I will give 10” Someone else will say “20” and the third person in the audience will say “40”. And this will continue and then the man will say: “Anyone else… anyone else will give me any more than 40 for this computer?” And if he doesn't get any more bids he will hit the desk with a hammer and say: “Sold to the man at the back, wearing the hat”. So, that is why we say under the hammer because the hammer will come down on the table when the final price is made. Now I'll give you a few examples, okay, about things being under the hammer: When you go to auction you can buy some very good deals which are under the hammer. Last week Winston Churchill's teeth were under the hammer. A set of four chairs and a table will go under the hammer tomorrow morning. So it just means they will be at an auction or sold at an auction. Under the hammer. It's a very very common phrase and you can expect to hear that more and more.
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    February 26, 2024
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    Today's phrase is “to fall through” now, of course, there's the obvious meaning of falling through. If you're walking over an old bridge, you have to be very careful that you don't fall through it. But to fall through also has another meaning. And that's what we're going to be looking at today. To fall through means when an event doesn't take place. Usually, because it's been cancelled or something's happened which means that the event can't happen either. So, we're going to go through some examples. Just so that you get the whole idea of falling through. It's usually accompanied by some kind of feeling of sadness. Okay, so If you just say, something is cancelled… there might not be any emotion to that, it just didn't go ahead. But when something falls through, there's some feeling of dissatisfaction. For example, Our holiday plans fell through when we couldn't book the flights we wanted. The project fell through, because we couldn't secure enough funding. Unfortunately, our plans for moving to a new house fell through due to some unforeseen legal problems. My plans for studying abroad fell through when I didn't get the scholarship. The software launch fell through because of critical bugs found in the last part of testing. Our weekend camping trip fell through because of the sudden change in weather conditions. You can use this in different tenses as well. For example: Their plans are falling through right now, even as we are speaking. Sometimes plans fall through despite our best efforts. The trip has just fallen through so sorry, I won't be going anymore.
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    February 21, 2024
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    I am currently experiencing difficulties uploading my podcasts. This should be resolved next week. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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    February 20, 2024
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    The expression "getting nowhere" is used to describe a situation where no progress is being made or when someone is not achieving any success despite their efforts. It suggests that despite the time, energy, or resources invested in trying to accomplish something, the outcome remains unchanged or the goal remains unattained. This phrase can be used in various contexts, from personal endeavors like trying to learn a new skill without seeing improvement, to professional scenarios where efforts to complete a project or achieve a target are proving fruitless. It conveys a sense of frustration or stagnation, where actions do not lead to any significant advancement or positive results. In a professional context: Despite the team's overtime and weekend work, the project's completion date seems no closer. The manager sighed and admitted, "We're getting nowhere with this approach; it's time to rethink our strategy." Learning a new language: After months of trying to learn Japanese on her own, Maria felt she was still unable to hold a basic conversation. She expressed her frustration to a friend, saying, "I've been studying every day, but I feel like I'm getting nowhere." In personal fitness: Kevin had been going to the gym regularly for the past year but saw little change in his physique. Disheartened, he told his trainer, "I've been consistent with my workouts, but it seems like I'm getting nowhere with my fitness goals." In a relationship: Emma and Alex had been attending couples therapy to work on their communication issues. However, after several sessions with little improvement, Emma reflected, "We've been trying to work through our problems, but it feels like we're getting nowhere. Maybe it's time to reconsider our approach."
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    February 20, 2024
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    All about Auctions (B2) Auctions can be categorized into several types, each with unique rules and strategies. The most common include: English Auctions: Also known as open ascending price auctions, these involve bidders openly submitting higher bids until no further bids are made. The item is sold to the highest bidder. This type is prevalent in traditional auction houses and online platforms like eBay. Dutch Auctions: Characterized by a descending price format, the auctioneer starts with a high asking price, which is gradually lowered until a bidder accepts the current price. This method is often used for selling flowers and agricultural products. Sealed Bid Auctions: Bidders submit one bid in secret, and the highest bid wins. This type can be further divided into first-price sealed-bid auctions, where the highest bidder pays their bid amount, and Vickrey auctions, where the highest bidder pays the second-highest bid. Silent Auctions: Common in charity events, items are displayed with a bid sheet where participants write their bids. The highest written bid at the end of the auction wins. How Auctions Work: The auction process involves several stages, starting with the auctioneer presenting the item and its starting price. Bidders then place their bids, either openly or in secret, depending on the auction type. The auctioneer may set a reserve price, the minimum amount acceptable for the sale. If bids do not reach this price, the item may not be sold. The process continues until the highest bid is identified, and the auctioneer declares the item sold to the winning bidder.. Conclusion: Auctions offer a fascinating glimpse into the dynamics of buying and selling, reflecting the economic principle of supply and demand in real-time.
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    February 20, 2024
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    To Snap Up That's an informal idiom that means to quickly and eagerly acquire or purchase something, often because it's perceived as a good deal or because it is in high demand. When someone snaps up an item, they get it quickly before the others have had a chance to do that. It's about being quick, being decisive and taking advantage of an opportunity. Here's some examples. I saw a holiday yesterday on the internet, it had just been posted and I quickly snapped it up before anyone else saw it. The store announced a sale on electronics and customers quickly snapped up all the discounted televisions. As soon as the concert tickets went on sale, fans snapped them up within seconds. The fashion designer's new collection was highly anticipated and fashion enthusiasts were eager to snap up the latest trends. When the company announced a limited time promotion, customer’s scrambled to snap up the discounted products, before the offer expired. So, there we are... that's the phrase to snap up.
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    February 20, 2024
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    THE GERUND A gerund is a verb form that ends in "-ing" and functions as a noun in a sentence. It's an essential aspect of English grammar, allowing verbs to play the role of subjects, objects, or complement to other words in sentences. Here are some key points about gerunds with examples to help illustrate their use: 1. As a Subject of a Sentence Gerunds can act as the subject of a sentence, where they refer to an activity or a process. Example: "Swimming is a good exercise." In this sentence, "Swimming" (a gerund from the verb "swim") is the subject performing the action of being a good exercise. 2. As an Object of a Verb Gerunds can serve as the object of a verb, which means they receive the action of the verb in a sentence. Example: "I enjoy reading." Here, "reading" is the gerund functioning as the object of the verb "enjoy." 3. As an Object of a Preposition Gerunds are often used as the object of a preposition within a sentence, linking it to the rest of the sentence's elements. Example: "She is good at drawing." "Drawing" acts as the object of the preposition "at," indicating the activity she excels in. 4. As a Subject Complement Gerunds can also function as a subject complement, which is a word or group of words that follows a linking verb and renames, describes, or provides more information about the subject. Example: "My favorite hobby is painting." "Painting" is the gerund used as a subject complement to describe the subject "my favorite hobby." 5. After Certain Verbs Specific verbs are followed directly by gerunds rather than infinitives. These include verbs like enjoy, avoid, consider, and suggest. Example: "They avoided walking after dark." "Walking" is the gerund used after the verb "avoided" to specify the action they avoided. Usage Tips Not all "-ing" words are gerunds; they can also be present participles acting as adjectives or forming continuous tense verbs. Context determines whether an "-ing" word is a gerund.
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    February 19, 2024
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