In this episode, we discuss when to use the verb "Ser" in Spanish. 

Manuel is the creator of The Fluency Podcast, a Spanish podcast designed to help you improve your Spanish skills through natural discussions between online Spanish tutors.

The Fluency Podcast

Learn when to use "Ser" in Spanish

¡Hola! En este primer episodio hablaré sobre los saludos y despedidas en español. Práctica conmigo la pronunciación. ¡Espero que te sirva! 🤓

Los países Hispanohablantes

✔Saludos y despedidas en español para principiantes🎧

As it's already May, a lot of the part 1 and part 2 topics are changing in the IELTS speaking exam. Let's start with the topic "Describe a positive change you made in your life" with some good idioms which are explained below.

Remember this is just an example answer, and you should never learn example answers off by heart. It's very important to speak naturally in the speaking exam.


Idioms used in the example answer:

Out of shape

If someone is unhealthy or not able to do a lot of physical activity, we can say they are out of shape.

“He drinks and smokes too much, and has become very out of shape.”



In good shape

If you’re in good shape, you are fit and healthy. This  especially refers to the physical condition of your body ( being at a healthy weight, not overweight, getting plenty of exercise)


Run down

If you’re feeling run down, you are tired and lacking energy, usually after a sustained period without enough rest.

“After working late in the office every night for the last 2 weeks, he started to feel very run down.”


Full of beans

Someone who has a lot of energy might be described as full of beans.

“Young children are always full of beans, and love to run around, and play.”


Fit as a fiddle

Fit as a fiddle means ‘in very good health’ and may more often be used to refer to older people.

“My grandfather is 86, but is still as fit as a fiddle, and goes to exercise in the park every morning.”


Picture of good health

To look the picture of health simply means to look very healthy and well.

“Wow! Have you been going to the gym recently? You look the picture of health.


IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a positive change you made in your life - IELTS speaking part 2

Pierwszy odcinek podcastu w którym po polsku opowiadam o jesieni.
Wymowa jest w nim nieco wolniejsza i staram się używać podstawowych słów, 
łatwiejszych do zrozumienia. Zapraszam



The first episode of the podcast in which I talk about autumn in Polish.
The pronunciation is a bit slower and I try to use basic words,
easier to understand. I invite you to listen.

Первый выпуск подкаста, в котором я рассказываю об осени на польском языке.
Произношение немного медленнее, и я стараюсь использовать простые слова.
легче понять. Я приглашаю вас послушать.

Język polski z przyjemnością! 

Jesień

Debemos tener en cuenta que en español cuando "bueno" va acompañado dl verbo "ser" o "estar" su significado cambia. Escuchemos algunos ejemplos. 

Te invito a revisar mi perfil https://teach.italki.com/teacher/4041493

ASI HABLAMOS  ESPAÑOL CON MARISENY

Verbos SER/ESTAR + BUENO

We apologise for interrupting the current programme, but we have some shocking news to report from the UK. People of a sensitive nature should look away now. 


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BREAKING NEWS

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Всем привет! Это вторая глава моего подкаста "Девушка, которая живёт на берегу озера". 

Тут ты найдёшь новые слова :)

спокойный день-calmed day
я проснулась- I woke up 
рано - early  
я заварила кофе - I brewed coffee 
я приготовила тост- I prepared a toast
я вышла на улицу- I went out outside 
сильный ветер-strong wind 
стало тихо-became quiet 
я начала писать- I started to write 
я решила начать-I decided yo start 
я писала- I was writing 
около-around 
спина-back 
я захотела пойти- I wanted to go 
темно-dark 
я посмотрела- I took a look at 
я легла- I lied down
я уснула- I fell asleep
я зажгла свечу-I lit a candle
я приготовила тост- I prepared a toast 
я подогрела- I warmed up
я поставила - I put on
стакан - a glass 
красивый закат-beautiful sunset
я поела- I went 
первая глава- first chapter  

 Russian stories with Elena Русские истории с Еленой

Девушка, которая живёт на берегу озера. Часть 2. 

Part 4. Food.

Please listen to the audio and then choose your answer.

Please answer the following questions of understanding:

Question 1:
What is a grocery store?
a An establishment that cooks food for customers
b There are several definitions of a grocery store
c A place to sell and trade goods
d An establishment that distributes foods, drinks, household products, and other items that're used by the typical consumer

Question 2:
Fresh fruits and vegetables are collectively referred to as which of the following terms?
a Produce
b Feggies
c Veggies
d Famine	

Question 3:
What are staples?
a Small pieces of metal used to hold papers together
b Rare foods
c Foods that play a prominent role in the average diet
d Green fruits and vegetables

Question 4:
More vegetables are stocked in grocery stores than fruits because:
a Fruits stay fresh for less time than vegetables
b Vegetables are more popular than fruits, generally speaking
c Grocery store managers prefer fruits
d A and B

Question 5:
"Fresh" groceries are:
a Prepared by employees
b Measured manually
c Charged by the pound
d All of the Above


I hope you enjoyed spending time thinking and answering some questions and the idea is to do it daily for at least 90 days for the habit ‘to properly register’ in your brain.

See you tomorrow for further development :)
