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Introduction

memorizing and using new vocabulary is an essential part of mastering the English language. By following these tips, you can effectively learn and retain new vocabulary words, expand your vocabulary, and improve your overall language skills.

English Learning tips

How to learn new vocabulary 

How can you use critical thinking more? Listen to the podcast to find some tips.

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In English exams like the IELTS test, there are speaking or writing questions that require critical thinking skills. If you feel weak in this area, you’re not alone. Many people do. The reason is that critical thinking is challenging, and this isn’t helped by the fact that not all education systems or schools focus the same energy on developing such skills. So what does it mean to think critically, and how can you do it more often?

***What is critical thinking?***

There are many different aspects to critical thinking. It may be about using your knowledge to predict what consequences different actions will have. It may be about looking at information and then forming opinions or reaching conclusions. It may also be about understanding when some important information is missing, and being able to gather the extra information that you need. In your work life or student life, these skills are vital for finding solutions to problems. If you have them and can present your analyses to other people effectively, you will be a valued member of any forward-thinking team.

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If you want to work on your critical thinking with a qualified, experienced teacher, and to practise applying it when speaking or writing, please get in contact with me or book a class.

English exam skills

Critical thinking

My wife and I discuss our three favorite American states. We give recommendations for travel activities as well, so if you're thinking of taking a trip to the US, this podcast could give you some ideas!

Brentoni's English Podcast

001 Our Favorite American States

En este episodio, exploramos la vibrante vida en Bogotá, la capital de Colombia. A través de un recorrido por sus barrios, cultura, clima y deliciosa gastronomía, descubrirás lo que hace de esta ciudad un lugar único. With integrated questions to practice your Spanish, this podcast is perfect for improving your listening comprehension while immersing yourself in the rich daily life of Bogotá. Join us on this adventure and learn about the city that never ceases to amaze!

Latido Latino

Bogotá: La Ciudad de los Contrastes

This episode explains the definition of the proverb: There is no honor among thieves with a story.

American English Proverbs

1- There is no honor among thieves

In this episode we are going to learn a Real Chinese Conversation【Arriving at the restaurant】. 
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Step 1: Listen and catch the words you know already, have a guess about the content.
Step 2: Check the script to learn one by one. 
Step 3: Listen and repeat after it.
Step 4: Practice until you can perform the dialogue. 
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A: 欢迎光临。请问您几位？
huān yíng guāng lín 。 qǐng wèn nín jǐ wèi ？
Welcome. How many are you?
B: 三个大人，一个小孩。
sān gè dà rén ， yí gè xiǎo hái 。
Three adults and a child.
A: 现在人很多，要拿号等位。
xiàn zài rén hěn duō ， yào ná hào děng wèi 。
Many people are waiting now. You may need to get a number and wait.
B: 大概要等多久？
dà gài yào děng duō jiǔ ？
How long will it take?
A: 大概20分钟。
dà gài èr shí fēn zhōng 。
About 20 minutes.
B: 那我们先拿个号吧。
nà wǒ men xiān ná gè hào ba 。
Let's get a number first.
A: 好的。这是您的号，B30，前面还有五桌。
hǎo de 。 zhè shì nín de hào ，B sānshí， qián miàn hái yǒu wǔ zhuō 。
Okay, then. Here's your number, B30. There are five tables ahead.
【二十分钟后】
【 èr shí fēn zhōng hòu 】
[Twenty minutes later]
A: B30的客人在吗？请用餐。
B sānshí de kè rén zài ma ？ qǐng yòng cān 。
Are B30 customers there? Please have your meal.
B: 在。
zài 。
Yes,we are here
A: 这边请。
zhè biān qǐng 。
This way, please.

Yuli's Chinese Channel

到餐厅 Arriving at the restaurant（Beginner）

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。


今日もN3の漢字をやります！
夫、をやります！　

音読み　ふ
訓読み　おっと

意味は、おとこ、男性、働く人、とかそんな感じです。

例えば、

・夫婦ーふうふ　結婚した男性と女性

・丈夫ーじょうぶ　しっかりしている、頑丈

・漁夫ーぎょふ　漁業をする人、漁師

・農夫ーのうふ　農耕をする人

・工夫ーこうふ　工事をする人

こんな感じですね。
これを使って例文を作っていきましょう！

・夫婦になって6年になります。

・彼は体が丈夫です。

・漁夫の利とは、人と人が争っている時に他の第三者が利益をえることです。

　漁夫の利の話は、こんな話です。ハマグリが口を開けているとシギ(鳥)が来てハマグリに食いつきました。ハマグリは口を閉じてシギのくちばしをはさみました。そうやって争っているうちに漁夫があらわれ、ハマグリとシギ両方を捕まえました、という話です。

こんな感じです。



今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
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#361 N3 漢字　"夫"、について！

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