06/08/2025
„There are three musts that hold us back: I must do well. You must treat me well. And the world must be easy.” - Albert Ellis
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06/08/2025
„There are three musts that hold us back: I must do well. You must treat me well. And the world must be easy.” - Albert Ellis
This short covers some important aspects of culture especially in business. These are particularly important in the global world we live and work in and can be quite beneficial to be aware of when working with an international team. Enjoy
This is from episode 33 Cultural awareness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VGqVC8_4xc
New sneak peak of episode 102😎 You can check out the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4DaZza74iU
10/08/2023
Stop this! and improve your fluency.
See the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXUkQdzrxBU&t=134s
What's that overused word killing your English fluency? As an English teacher this word drives me nuts, It's overused and as a result distracting. You know what it is?Check out the full video on this here: https:/...
12/11/2022
One day to go, the final stretch🏃🏻♂️💪🏻☺️ Αθήνα2022 Μαραθώνιο 🇬🇷💁🏻♂️💁🏻♂️ η Τελική ευθεία πριν την κούρσα👍🏻🇬🇷
The final stretch – Athens authentic marathon 2022 | Nondas Pettas - Native English Teacher It's now the final week before the race in Athens. The training is complete, the squats, the chin-ups, the speed runs, the threshold runs the lunges and on and on. Paradoxically the final week is a waiting game. A resting game as well. But how does one rest when I've been exercising and locked into
11/11/2022
Final preparations🏃🏻♂️💪🏻🔥 can’t wait!💁🏻♂️
Point of diminishing returns | Nondas Pettas - Native English Teacher Final run Yesterday, 10 days before the race, I decided that it would be my final run. It was without incident and I clocked in 13.5km at a slow pace. I couldn't help but think about getting injured or my right leg starting to hurt or give me discomfort. It's(the lower part of my right
09/11/2022
My favorite weather🤗🏃🏻♂️☀️
Obliterating heat – running in Athens,Greece | Nondas Pettas - Native English Teacher People can tell you what running in 30+ degree celcius heat is like. They can describe it in detail, and give you some tips even, but none of that will help you. Just breath Ever been in a sauna? If yes, then you're familiar with what the last few minutes are like - close to
07/11/2022
Starting to get pumped💪🏃 for Sunday's race.
First marathon – cold feet | Nondas Pettas - Native English Teacher It's getting closer and closer to race day and after going for a 19km run yesterday while the Krakow half-marathon was happening I was reflecting on my training so far, the goal of running the race and simultaneously getting pumped after seeing the organizing of an event, something I haven't seen fo...
02/08/2022
"To be different is a gift, to be ordinary is common"💪
So what?
Be different! Here👇 are some words💡 to help you😁
Alternatives to DIFFERENT | Nondas Pettas - Native English Teacher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_UTAVgBh9s This episode is the second of five in the Nouns to remember series. I'm on synonyms for DIFFERENT this time. These words really require context and are versatile but can deliver a bang for your buck in certain situations - you may know all of them but you....
24/06/2022
This episode is the first of five in the GAMECHANGER series. I’m on synonyms for WAY this time, which happen to be incredibly useful in everyday situations – professional or personal. No question these words are gamechangers for your English fluency – you may know all of them but you don’t use them. Here’s your chance. Enjoy.
https://www.nondas.eu/fluency-gamechangers-synonyms-for-way/
08/06/2022
I REALLY enjoyed making this episode😁 more to come....🔥💪
Prefixes starting with RE- This episode is the fourth of five in the prefix series. I'm onto UN- this time, for the main reason being that it's got some amazing combinations :)Here I b...