📅 LIVE Classes (Feb 16) 🕔 5:00 AM MSK — AMA with C Vinnie (LA: 6:00 PM Feb 15 | Beijing: 10:00 AM) Who is it for: AMA Members only! What it is: Live AMA session with Coach Vinnie Best for: Starting the day with clear answers and practical guidance Vibe: Friendly, focused, and supportive 🕧 12:30 PM MSK — AMA w/ Coach Miguel (LA: 1:30 AM | Beijing: 5:30 PM) Who is it for: AMA members only What it is: Live Q&A session with Coach Miguel Best for: Detailed explanations and real-life usage examples Vibe: Thoughtful and encouraging 🕒 3:00 PM MSK — 🙋🏻‍♂️ AMA w/ Coach Mila (LA: 4:00 AM | Beijing: 8:00 PM) Who is it for: EveryoneWhat it is: Live Q&A — Checking pronunciation and fixing issues Best for: Clarifying tricky points and pronunciation help Vibe: Warm, engaging, and practical 🕔 5:00 PM MSK — 🙋‍♂️ AMA w/ Coach Jas Karan (LA: 6:00 AM | Beijing: 10:00 PM) Who is it for: Everyone What it is: Live Q&A — Checking pronunciation and fixing issues Best for: Clarifying tricky points and pronunciation help Vibe: Clear and steady 🕚 11:00 PM MSK — LME Speaking/Listening with Coach Miguel (LA: 12:00 PM | Beijing: 4:00 AM Feb 17) Who is it for: LME PREMIUM and LME VIP members What it is: Speaking and listening practice session Best for: Real-time fluency practice and active participation Vibe: Interactive and energizing

​Have you ever wondered why some people can make a simple trip to the grocery store sound like an epic adventure? It’s not because their lives are more exciting than yours ~ it’s because they know how to structure a story. To tell a great tale, you don't need a Hollywood budget; you just need a clear hook and a bit of emotional honesty. ​Start with a "Hook" ​Every great story begins with a moment that grabs the listener’s attention immediately. Instead of saying, "I went to the park yesterday," try starting with, "You won't believe what I saw at the park yesterday." This creates curiosity. By setting the scene quickly and introducing a small mystery or a problem, you force your audience to lean in and ask, "What happened next?" ​The Power of "Show, Don't Tell" ​One common mistake is simply listing facts. To make your story come alive, use sensory details. Instead of saying you were "nervous," describe how your hands were shaking or how the room felt suddenly too hot. When you describe the smell of the rain or the deafening silence of a hallway, you transport your listeners into your shoes. This is the difference between hearing a report and experiencing a memory. ​Build Tension and Stakes ​A story without a struggle is just a sequence of events. To keep people engaged, you need a conflict. Maybe you lost your keys, or perhaps you had to make a difficult choice. Highlighting the "stakes"—why the situation mattered to you—makes the audience care about the outcome. If there is no risk of failure, there is no reason for the audience to stay tuned. ​The Big Finish ​As you reach the end, don't let your story fizzle out. Every good narrative needs a resolution or a "punchline." This is where you reveal what you learned or how the situation finally ended. A great ending ties all the loose ends together and leaves the listener with a specific feeling, whether it's laughter, inspiration, or a bit of thoughtful reflection. ​Be Yourself ​Finally, the most important tip is to be authentic. You don't need to use fancy words or act like someone else. People connect with real emotions and vulnerability. If you messed up, admit it! Your audience will relate to your mistakes much more than your perfections. Keep it simple, keep it moving, and most importantly, have fun with it.