2️⃣ Should you still try shadowing Maisel if it’s fast? Short answer: Yes — but not “full-speed shadowing” yet. Maisel is not beginner-friendly shadowing. However, for B2 → C1, it’s actually ideal if you adapt the method: What Maisel is perfect for: Natural American rhythm Reduced forms (gonna, wanna, kinda, lemme) Overlapping speech Emotional intonation…
Your “Thank you” is, of course, perfectly correct.In natural spoken English, you’ll often also hear: “Thanks.” (neutral, very common) “Thanks a lot.” (a bit warmer) “Thanks, I appreciate it.” (polite + personal) All of them would sound completely natural here. “Great, thank you!” (most common in conversation) “That’s great, thanks a lot.” (slightly warmer) “Great,…
Alexancho · 2025-12-25_Meeting-English_EN_Ru Best-practice version (EN → RU) What do you mean? → В смысле? / Что вы имеете в виду? ✅ Can you say that again? → Повторите, пожалуйста? / Можете повторить? ✅ Could you clarify? → Можете уточнить? / Не могли бы уточнить? ✅ Just to confirm… → Просто чтобы уточнить… /…
20/12/2025 Your sentence is clear and correct, but here are slightly more natural versions: Your version (OK): OK. Thank you, I’ll try. More natural (B2): OK, thank you. I’ll try it. Very natural (C1, conversational): OK, thanks. I’ll give it a try. Why: We usually don’t put a comma after Thank you when it’s a…
Step-by-step routine for each viewing session (for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as your main show)Target length: 20–30 minutes 🟡 Step 0 – Choose the scene (before you start the timer) Length: 30–90 seconds Prefer: fast dialogue, emotional, with Susie / Midge / parents / stand-up. Have English subtitles ready. You do this once per new…
1️⃣ Level of Difficulty ● Overall level: B2 → C1-friendly● Listening clarity: Good. The actors speak with clear American accents, fairly natural but not too fast.● Colloquial language: Moderate — there are everyday expressions but not overwhelming slang. Useful for you?Yes — the pace is manageable, and the accents are standard American (your preference). 2️⃣…
Improved (C1 – natural and professional) Hi, I’d like you to review and summarize another video for me, but only if it actually contains meaningful or useful content. If it doesn’t, just let me know. ✅ 1. “Keep in mind” = remember this important detail You use it when you want someone to remember something…
✨ C1 Conversational Version (Polished) Version 1 (natural and smooth):Today, as usual, I walked down our trail with our dog Cookie. When we reached the valley, I noticed that someone had built a low stone wall around one of the trees. It’s about 70–80 centimeters high, with a diameter of a few meters—maybe four or…
⭐ PART 1 — What “Tenses & Aspect” Really Means (Clear, Simple Overview) Most people think it’s “past/present/future,” but actually, C1-level mastery means understanding: Tense = the time (past, present, future) Aspect = how the action unfolds (simple, continuous, perfect, perfect continuous) Your goal is not to memorize rules.Your goal is to instantly feel the…
What “Study & Learn” Mode Is C1 version: The question is whether you need to continue evaluating my level in order to create a structured plan for reaching C1/C1+. *********************************************⭐ PART 1 — Your Current English Profile (Based on Writing) Already C1 You express abstract ideas clearly. You write coherent paragraphs. You use advanced connectors…