Advanced English & Speaking
Advanced English & Speaking
Daria Storm
I’m Daria Storm, an English teacher. I share tips to help you reach an advanced level and become fluent.My educational programs:🎤 Online Speaking Club📚 Online Group Lessons 🎁 Get a free trial week!
How to master all English tenses
English verb tenses show when something happens - past, present, or future. There are 12 main ones, like simple present, past continuous, or future perfect. They're tricky because English uses helper verbs and changes word endings in ways that don't always make sense. Some tenses describe exact moments, others focus on duration. Many languages use fewer tenses, so the variety feels overwhelming. Plus, native speakers often break the rules in casual speech. My educational programs: 🎤 Online Speaking Club 📚 Online Group Lessons 🎁 Get a free trial week!
May 15, 2025
13 min
How to find time and motivation for English practice
Life is busy, and English often gets pushed aside. Work, family, and daily tasks take up most of your time. When you're tired, studying feels like extra work, not fun. Motivation comes and goes. Some days you feel excited, other days it’s hard to even start. Without clear goals, it’s easy to think, "I’ll do it later." But later never comes. Plus, progress feels slow, so you wonder if it’s even worth the effort. And this is what we’re going to talk about in this episode. My educational programs: 🎤 Online Speaking Club 📚 Online Group Lessons 🎁 Get a free trial week!
May 5, 2025
9 min
The BEST WAYS to improve your advanced ENGLISH SPEAKING skills
Speaking English well is hard for several reasons. First, you have to think quickly and form sentences in real time. Many people study English but don't practice speaking enough. Feeling nervous makes it worse because you might forget words you know. Understanding native speakers when they talk fast is another challenge. Also, sounding natural requires more than just grammar. You need to learn common phrases and the rhythm of speech. Let’s dive into solving these problems. My educational programs: English Speaking Course English Speaking Club Advanced Vocabulary Challenge
Apr 22, 2025
8 min
How to make advanced English your habit
Practicing English regularly can feel surprisingly difficult even when you've reached an upper intermediate level. At this stage, you're already comfortable with the language so the urgency fades. Daily life gets busy and English practice often gets pushed aside. Without specific goals, it's tempting to think your current level is sufficient. The progress you make now is less noticeable too, which makes it harder to stay motivated. But skipping practice is risky because language skills fade without use. You might start forgetting words or losing fluency. English continues changing as well, with new slang and expressions constantly emerging. Regular practice maintains your confidence and helps you sound more natural in conversations. It also creates opportunities for better jobs and deeper cultural connections. In my new podcast, we’re going to chat about making English practice easier. It’s all about turning it into a habit. Tune in and have some fun! My courses: Speaking Club Advanced Vocabulary Challenge Speaking Mini Course
Apr 8, 2025
11 min
How to improve your advanced English pronunciation. Full guide.
Today, I want to dive into one of the most effective ways to improve your pronunciation. So grab your notebooks and get ready to jot down some valuable tips! My courses: Speaking Club Advanced Vocabulary Challenge Speaking Mini Course
Mar 21, 2025
13 min
How to stay motivated while working with English textbook
Learning English through textbooks can be tough, even at a B2-C1 level. Today, I want to dive into how to stay motivated while working with a textbook. My courses: Speaking Club Advanced Vocabulary Challenge Speaking Mini Course
Mar 14, 2025
13 min
The most effective way to learn advanced vocabulary
I know how tough it can be to learn advanced vocabulary on a regular basis. Here I talk about one of my favorite effective ways to build vocabulary. We'll explore how to do that and why it's such an effective strategy.
Mar 6, 2025
5 min
Surprising tips to improve your conversational skills
Ever felt that uncomfortable silence? You know, the one that creeps in during conversations, leaving both sides awkwardly fumbling for words. Maybe you’ve found yourself zoning out when someone talks, only to realize you missed half the conversation. You’re not alone. Being a good listener can be a real struggle, but it’s not just about hearing words. It’s about connecting, responding, and making interactions meaningful and engaging. Dive into the podcast to master the art of active listening and transform your conversations from mundane to magical. Speaking practice Telegram blog
Sep 11, 2024
4 min
Develop effective study routine for English
Many people try to learn English but get lost in a jungle of ineffective study habits. They end up procrastinating, feeling overwhelmed, or just plain giving up. Here are some tips and recommendations to build a study routine that will skyrocket your English skills. Listen to the podcast to learn them. Speaking practice Telegram blog
Sep 2, 2024
4 min
How to deal with mistakes in English
Feeling embarrassed every time you make a mistake in English? You're not alone. Many people let fear of errors hold them back, turning simple conversations into nerve-wracking experiences. This stress can make life difficult, causing hesitation, missed opportunities, and just plain awkward moments. But here's the good news: mistakes are a natural part of learning, and they can actually help you improve your English skills. And this is how.
Aug 17, 2024
3 min
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