昨天  zuótiān      yesterday         今天  jīntiān      today       明天 míngtiān      tomorrow   
几  jǐ     several/ a few     号  hào   number/ size     
今天几号？Jīntiān jǐ hào?  What's the date today?   
今天5号。 Jīntiān 5 hào.  Today is the 5th.

零基础汉语---zero basic Chinese

第六课 lesson 6

Cuentos en Español

Hansel y Gretel Part 2

Can I Say - Can I Do

Christmas

De volta ao Brasil e desta vez com música no coração

Portuguese Audios for Intermediate Advance B2 -Áudios em Português para Intermédios Avançados B2

Músicas brasileiras

Physiologists Alanda Lennox and Allen Goodship found an explanation for this paradox in 2008. They discovered that pregnant bears were able to increase the density of their bones before they started to build their dens. In addition, six months later, when they finally emerged from the den with their cubs, there was no evidence of significant loss of bone density. Hibernating brown bears do not have this capacity and must therefore resort to major bone reformation in the following spring. If the mechanism of bone remodelling in polar bears can be understood, many bedridden humans, and even astronauts, could potentially benefit.

The medical benefits of the polar bear for humanity certainly have their importance in our conservation efforts, but these should not be the only factors taken into consideration. We tend to want to protect animals we think are intelligent and possess emotions, such as elephants and primates. Bears, on the other hand, seem to be perceived as stupid and in many cases violent. And yet anecdotal evidence from the field challenges those assumptions, suggesting for example that polar bears have good problem-solving abilities. A male bear called GoGo in Tennoji Zoo, Osaka, has even been observed making use of a tool to manipulate his environment. The bear used a tree branch on multiple occasions to dislodge a piece of meat hung out of his reach. Problem-solving ability has also been witnessed in wild polar bears, although not as obviously as with GoGo. A calculated move by a male bear involved running and jumping onto barrels in an attempt to get to a photographer standing on a platform four metres high.

I'll add the remaining pieces of the reading material in the box below.

The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

IELTS Reading & Comprehension. Why we need to protect polar bears Pt.2 

teaching is definitely an art, it's not easy but it's worth it, my friend has been teaching for 30 years, in this podcast I ask him what he likes most about teaching and if he ever got discouraged.
I hope you enjoy this episode.

Cuentos breves de motivación.

Interview with a friend from UK.

IELTS Speaking Part 3 - Photography. Question 2.

What are the pros and cons of digital photography?

Here are some relevant vocabulary you can use:

Digital photography, capturing , images, better quality pictures, cost & time, processing and proof costs,  printing costs,  edit, computer, software, film camera, capturing motion, technological skills

I hope it helps you get closer to your IELTS speaking goal!

Let me know how I can assist your spoken English development.


IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Photography. Question 2.

Spanish México

LOS MAYAS.

Using Spoken Discourse Markers for IELTS Speaking

Discourse markers, such as "well," "so," "you know," and "I mean," are common in everyday speech. These words and phrases help guide conversations, signal a change in thought, or give the speaker time to think. For IELTS Speaking, using discourse markers effectively can enhance your fluency and coherence, making your responses more natural and organized.

Here are some key ways to use spoken discourse markers during the IELTS Speaking exam:

Starting Your Response: Using markers like "well" or "actually" can give you a moment to collect your thoughts before answering a question. For example, if asked about your favorite hobby, you could begin with, "Well, I really enjoy painting because it's relaxing."

Organizing Ideas: Words such as "firstly," "secondly," and "finally" can help structure your response when explaining something in detail. This makes it easier for the examiner to follow your ideas.

Clarifying and Rephrasing: Discourse markers like "I mean" or "in other words" are useful for clarifying points or rephrasing if you feel your initial response wasn’t clear enough. For instance, "In other words, I think traveling teaches us valuable life skills."

Filling Pauses: Using phrases like "you know" or "let me think" can fill pauses naturally, preventing awkward silences during your speaking test.

However, it's essential not to overuse discourse markers, as it can make your speech sound unnatural. Practice using them in moderation to sound fluent and confident in your responses.