Esther and Ruth discuss the value of going to university. To read the words of the conversation, go to missruthsenglish.com/listening-practice
Aug 25
Esther Calling - Still Single at 40
In this classic Esther Calling, Esther meets a man who’s never been in a relationship for more than five months. As he approaches age 40, he knows the reason lies with him, and not the women he’s dating. Esther encourages him to look back and see if the clues can be found in his ... Show More
29m 57s
Apr 2025
249: A Close Look at Competency-Based Learning
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 school called c ... Show More
1h 19m
Feb 2025
Esther Calling - 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
46m 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
Esther Calling - 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
Aug 22
💰 Describe a time when you received money as a gift (Part 2) + Transcript
Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: when it happened, who gave you money, why he or she gave you money, and explain how you used the money. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successw ... Show More
16m 28s
Feb 2025
244: Three Ways You May Be Cognitively Overloading Your Students
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 us understand ... Show More
40m 18s
Aug 21
How Technology Is Changing Love and Work — with Esther Perel
Scott speaks with Esther Perel, psychotherapist and bestselling author, about the state of modern relationships – at home and at work. They discuss how remote work and technology are fueling a “social atrophy,” why friendship and intimacy are in decline, and how connection is bec ... Show More
1h 2m