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…
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…
🏆 Final Ranking of TV Shows for ESL Learning (B2 → C1 Level) Rank Show Strength 🥇 1 The Good Cop Natural, emotional dialogue with idioms, sarcasm, and real-life grammar 🥈 2 Parks and Recreation Fast-paced, humorous, modern slang and intonation-rich conversations 🥉 3 So Help Me Todd Witty, sarcastic legal dialogue full of idioms,…
Corrections and Explanations: 1. “I watched few YouTube videos” → “I watched a few YouTube videos” Rule: After verbs like “watch,” if you mean “some,” you need “a few” (positive meaning). “Few” alone means “almost none,” which sounds negative. 2. “create kind of synopsis” → “create a kind of synopsis” Rule: We usually add an…
Corrected B2 version: Hi, can you explain who can manipulate us through media, social media, and YouTube, and how they do it? C1 Natural Conversational version: Hi! Could you explain who might be trying to manipulate us through the media, social platforms, and YouTube—and how they go about it? 🟢 Why it’s better: “Might be…
Your System at a Glance Abbrev What it does CT Condense only PAE Extract practical advice PAE+ Extract + brief clarification CW1 C1 corrections only CW2 B2 + C1 corrections Yep = Yes, please PAE+ from this transcript, please. PAE from this transcript, please. Corrected (B2 level): “Not right now. Thank you!” Corrected (C1 level, more natural): “Not…
Should You Copy the Original (Wrong) Sentence? Option 1: Copy Only the Corrected Version (Recommended 🚀)✅ This helps you focus on the correct form without reinforcing mistakes.✅ Your brain will store only the correct pattern, making it easier to use naturally. Option 2: Copy Both the Wrong and Correct Versions✅ This can help if you…
Great question! Both “Will you test?” and “Will you be testing?” are asking about future actions, but they are used slightly differently depending on the context. Here’s a breakdown: 1. “Will you test?” Usage: This is a simple future question. It’s used when you are asking whether someone will perform an action in the future,…