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Today was a busy day, and I feel a little tired now. In the morning, I went to the dentist. I do not like going there, because the sound and the smell make me nervous. The treatment was not very painful, but I felt stressed the whole time. When it was finished, I felt relieved. I was happy that I did not need to worry about it anymore. After that, I went to an eyebrow salon. It was quiet and clean inside. I lay down and closed my eyes while the staff worked. It was relaxing, and I almost fell asleep. When I looked at my face in the mirror, my eyebrows looked neat. My face looked better than before, and it made me feel more confident. In the evening, I started to feel strange. My body felt hot, and my head hurt. I checked my temperature and found that I had a fever. I was surprised because I felt fine earlier. I think my body got tired after a long day. I decided to stay home, drink water, and take some medicine. Today was not perfect, but I learned that I need to rest more and listen to my body. I hope I will feel better tomorrow.

IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions and sample answers about travelling: --- *1. Do you like travelling?* *Answer:* Yes, I love travelling. It’s exciting to see new places and learn about different cultures. --- *2. How often do you travel?* *Answer:* I try to travel at least once or twice a year, usually during holidays or summer break. --- *3. What’s your favourite place you’ve visited?* *Answer:* I really enjoyed visiting İzmir. The weather was great, the people were friendly, and the food was delicious. --- *4. Do you prefer travelling alone or with others?* *Answer:* I prefer travelling with friends or family. It’s more fun to share the experience and create memories together. --- *5. Do you like short trips or long journeys?* *Answer:* I like both, but short trips are easier to plan. Long journeys are great when I have more free time.

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I like going to see nature. Japan has a lot of beautiful nature, and there are many places where I can feel relaxed and happy. When I have a day off or when I want to take a break, I like to drive by myself and go to places with nice views. Driving while listening to music and looking at the scenery makes me feel calm and refreshed.I live in Tokyo, so I have not been to many natural places outside the Kanto area yet. Because of that, I want to visit many more places in the future. Japan has mountains, the sea, forests, and lakes, and each place has a different kind of beauty. I want to see these places with my own eyes.While I am a university student, I want to travel to many places and have many new experiences. For example, I want to go with my friends to see the sunrise early in the morning. I also want to go on a late-night drive and look at the stars in a quiet place. In the daytime, I want to visit beaches or mountains where there are not many people and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.After traveling to many places in Japan, I want to go abroad in the future. I want to see beautiful scenery that I cannot see in Japan. By traveling, I think I can learn new things and grow as a person. Seeing nature in many places is one of my dreams.

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Being able to talk on a wide variety of topics is really helpful for getting a higher mark on the IELTS test. In this podcast I will help you to form opinions and ideas for Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2. You can also book a private lesson with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a lesson soon!

#ng　#ŋ　#ŋg There are two pronunciations for ‘ng’. [ŋ] hanger, singer You don’t explode ‘n’ like Japanese nasalized ‘nga’. [ŋg] anger, hunger You explode ‘g’ after ‘n’. There are no rules or patterns as ‘anger’ and ‘hanger’ are different from each other. Languages are arbitrary. If there are some reasons, ‘hanger’ and ‘singer’ are attached ‘-er’ later. ‘anger’ is from old norse ‘angr’. ‘hunger’ is from old English ‘hungor’. I found that they originally had ‘r’ in their words. I have asked a native English speaker whether you distinguish them, or pronounce ‘g’ or not. He pronounced them again and again himself and answered he couldn’t recognize differences between them. That's just how native speakers are. Japanese people also would not realize ‘su’ in ‘desu’, ‘masu’ become voiceless like ‘des’ , ‘mas’. Though it is just ‘voiceless’, not ‘omission’. Only few Japanese know about this except for some Japanese teachers. Other examples, ‘ki’ and ‘ku’ in ‘kikuchi’ , which is a very popular Japanese name, become ‘voiceless’. If you pronounce these ‘ki’ and ‘ku’ as ‘voiced sounds’, it sounds clumsy and like the pronunciation of foreigners. But they often use ‘voiced sounds’ not ‘voiceless sounds’ in the west area of Japan.

Helleveryone! Recently, I watched a Korean drama called Our Beloved Summer. At first, I thought it was just a simple love story, but as I watched, I realized it was a much deeper work. This drama carefully portrays emotions people usually hide, like regret, pride, and the fear of getting hurt again. The story centers on two people who once loved each other deeply but broke up in the past. Years later, they reunite, and their unresolved feelings gradually resurface. What I particularly loved about this drama was how realistically the characters were portrayed. They weren't perfect, and there were many moments where they struggled to express their true feelings. Seeing this made the story feel very relatable. What stayed with me most was the scene where the characters finally have an honest conversation about past misunderstandings. This scene reminded me how crucial communication is in any relationship. Sometimes people choose silence to protect themselves, but that silence can sometimes cause even greater pain. Through this drama, I learned that "growing up" doesn't always mean becoming emotionally stronger. Rather, I think it means accepting your own weaknesses and facing your true feelings. After watching That Year, We..., I felt more inclined to be honest with myself and those around me. It also made me reflect on how past relationships have shaped who I am today.