Esther and Ruth discuss the value of going to university. To read the words of the conversation, go to missruthsenglish.com/listening-practice
Apr 2025
249: A Close Look at Competency-Based Learning
<p dir="ltr">We talk a lot about differentiating instruction, measuring growth, and preparing students for the real world, but how do you actually do that in a system still driven by grades? Maybe you need a new model altogether. In this episode, we're exploring an approach to sc ... Show More
1h 19m
Oct 13
He Doesn't Believe in Marriage, But I Can't Let Go of the Hope
When her younger sister gets engaged, a woman finds herself spiraling with unexpected grief and frustration. She’s spent years in relationships with men who shy away from marriage, and the news stirs up deeper childhood wounds—secrets about her family and questions of belonging. ... Show More
47m 14s
Feb 2025
I'm Keeping the Baby...Now What?
They had a whirlwind romance, and he spun a tale of their future to come—marriage, kids, a life together. He's in his mid-forties, and she is in her late thirties, and so after only three months together, she is pregnant, and they have broken up. Now, Esther meets her the month a ... Show More
42m 22s
Oct 2
🍝 Describe a great dinner you and your friends or family members enjoyed (Part 2) + Transcript
Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: what you had, who you had dinner with, what you talked about during the dinner, and explain why you enjoyed it. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ht ... Show More
17m 40s
Sep 22
Will This Heartbreak Ever End?
Nothing changes us quite like our first love—or our first heartbreak. After falling in love for the first time in his late twenties, he now finds himself navigating the pain of his first breakup. He comes to Esther in search of clarity, healing, and a way forward. Esther Callings ... Show More
51m 38s
Feb 2025
244: Three Ways You May Be Cognitively Overloading Your Students
<p dir="ltr">When we make certain choices, often without even realizing it, we can turn a teaching moment from one that should be clear into one that's confusing. Luckily, these choices are pretty easy to spot and fix once we know what to look for, and cognitive science can help ... Show More
40m 18s