Liam and Ava, soaked at a rainy bus stop, misunderstand each other over the phrase "Tell me about it." After a funny rant and clarification, Liam considers booking English lessons for better fluency.

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   a. Better late than never - It's better to do something late than to not do it at all.
      Example: "He finally apologized, saying better late than never."
   b. Kill time - To occupy oneself during a period of waiting or when there's nothing else to do.
      Example: "I usually read a book to kill time during my commute."
   c. Against the clock - To be in a race against time or running out of time.
      Example: "They worked against the clock to finish the project before the deadline."
   d. In the nick of time - Just in time or at the last possible moment.
      Example: "She arrived in the nick of time to catch the train."
   e. Time flies - Time passes quickly.
      Example: "It feels like yesterday, but time flies, and now they're all grown up."


IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

Time-related idioms

Paola is finally in Italy, her adventure begins! Let's also see some useful phrases for taking a taxi in Italy.

Un viaggio pieno di sorprese! 

Capitolo 2: il taxi

Today we're talking about the noun, "momentum" and how we can use it to talk about when things are going really well at work, we have lots of energy, and past successes are making us really excited for our current work.

Don't forget that I'm a full time English coach and tutor, right here on iTalki. So if you use English as a second language at work and you'd like to improve your professional communication skills then feel free to book some of my time and let's get to work!

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

This is going really well!

今天给大家读一个成语故事 - 盲人摸象

中文故事

盲人摸象

Привет! Это мой подкаст «По-русски легко!» Сегодня я расскажу вам три факта о русских. 

1.	Если вы спросите у русского человека: «Как дела?», то будьте готовы услышать подробный рассказ о том, что у него происходит в жизни. Вам расскажут обо всём. О работе, о даче, о здоровье, о семье, о детях. Для нас вопрос «Как дела?» - не формальность.
2.	 Если мы что-то празднуем в компании и пьём алкоголь, то всегда говорим тосты. Да, именно так. Сначала говорим тост, потом пьём. Мы умеем и любим говорить длинные философские тосты. Например, как этот. Послушайте. Кстати, этот тост говорят в фильме «Бриллиантовая рука». Это старый и популярный фильм. В нашей стране его знают все.
3.	Если вы приедете в Россию, то увидите, что люди не улыбаются. Нигде. Ни в аэропорту, ни на улице, ни в магазине, ни в автобусе. Я не знаю, почему так. Но это факт. Зато мы помогаем тем, кому нужна помощь. Люди всегда объяснят вам, как проехать или пройти в нужное место, если вы их спросите. 
Надеюсь, вам было интересно! До встречи!


По-русски легко!

Три факта о русских

Idioms are a crucial aspect of the IELTS speaking test as they can help you demonstrate a higher level of English proficiency. Using idioms shows that you have a good grasp of the language and can express yourself in a more natural and nuanced way. In part 3 of the speaking test, where you engage in a discussion with the examiner, incorporating idioms can make your responses more engaging and memorable.

For example, instead of saying "I think it's important to consider both sides of the argument," you could use the idiom "to see both sides of the coin." This not only adds variety to your language but also showcases your ability to use idiomatic expressions appropriately.

Another example could be using the idiom "to kill two birds with one stone" when discussing the benefits of multitasking in the workplace. This not only demonstrates your fluency in English but also adds a touch of creativity to your responses.

Overall, incorporating idioms in your IELTS speaking test can help you stand out and impress the examiners. So, don't be afraid to sprinkle some idiomatic expressions throughout your responses!

IELTS Speaking Practice

Why idioms are important and how to use them.

In this short episode, you will learn the meaning of the term ( Talent )

"Singing beautifully like a famous singer is a talent."
"Drawing amazing pictures with crayons or pencils shows artistic talent."
"Running really fast in a race can be a talent."
"Playing the piano beautifully is a musical talent."