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Nei prossimi episodi parlerò dello scrittore Gianluca Gotto e dei suoi libri, una guida importantissima ed efficace nel mio percorso di crescita personale. 

Prima, però, vorrei parlarvi della persona che mi ha fatto scoprire Gianluca Gotto, una persona molto significativa nel mio percorso verso la scoperta del mio ikigai: la passione per l'insegnamento delle lingue.  

Chi sarà questa persona? Lo scoprirete in questo episodio! 

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4. Chi mi ha fatto scoprire Gianluca Gotto?

「わたしのいろいろなはなし」 LESSON６　おいしいクロワッサンのこと（short ver.） 

おいしい　クロワッサンの　はなしを　します！ 
みためと　なかみの　はなしも　しますよ。 🥐☕


★TEXT★ 
きのう、うちの　ちかくの　パンやさんで　クロワッサンを　かって　たべました。その　クロワッサンが　とても　おいしかったです。 みためは　ふつうの　クロワッサンですが、なかに　やわらかい　ピスタチオの　クリームが　ありました。クロワッサンは　できたてで、まだ　あたたかかったです。それに、ひとつ　９０えんで　やすかったです。 だから、こんど、たくさん　かって、みんなと　たべたいです。コーヒーと　いっしょに　たべたいです。 


★VOCABULARY★ 
１）パン　bread、面包　　　　　　 
２）パンやさん　Bakery、面包店　 
３）クロワッサン　croissant、羊角面包 
４）かってたべます　buy it and eat it、买吃 

▶きのう、うちの　ちかくの　パンやさんで　クロワッサンを　かって　たべました。その　クロワッサンが　とても　おいしかったです。 


５）みため　look、appearance、看、外观 
６）ふつう　ordinary、普通 ７）なか　inside、里面 
８）ピスタチオ　pistachio、开心果 
９）クリーム　cream、奶油 

▶みためは　ふつうの　クロワッサンですが、なかに　やわらかい　ピスタチオの　クリームが　ありました。 


１０）できたて　freshly made、新鲜制作 
１１）まだ　still、还 
１２）それに　besides、此外 
１３）ひとつ　one、一个 
１４）えん　yen、日圆 

▶クロワッサンは　できたてで、まだ　あたたかかったです。それに、ひとつ　９０えんで　やすかったです。 


１５）こんど　Next time、下一次 
１６）コーヒー　coffee、咖啡 
１７）と　いっしょに　Together、一起 

▶だから、こんど、たくさん　かって、みんなと　たべたいです。コーヒーと　いっしょに　たべたいです。 


★EXTRA　THINKING TRAINING★ 
「それに」は、どちらですか。 
1）たかい　パソコンを　かいました。 いいパソコンです。 　 
　　それに、 　
　｛　A.　まいにち　つかいません。 　　　B.　30％　やすかったです。｝

 2）きょうは　ランチを　たべませんでした。いそがしかったです。 　　
　　それに、 　
　　｛　A.13じから　ミーティングでした。 　　　B.レポートを　かきました。　｝ 


それでは、きょうは　ここまでです。 みなさん、おつかれさまでした。
いつもありがとうございます^^ 


ホームページに　テキストと　フルバージョン（full ver.） が　あります。 
よかったら、みに　きてください^^

Japanese! わたしの いろいろな はなし

おいしいクロワッサンのこと

In this episode, we dive into the common predicament of finding the bathroom in unfamiliar surroundings. Join us as we explore the various phrases and expressions you can use to seek directions to the nearest restroom or toilet. From polite inquiries like "Excuse me, could you please tell me where the nearest restroom or toilet is?" to straightforward requests such as "Can you please tell me where I can find the toilet?" we'll equip you with the essential language skills needed to navigate this important everyday situation. So, whether you're traveling abroad or simply in need of guidance in a new place, tune in to discover the right words to confidently ask for directions to the bathroom.


Phrases/Expressions:

"Excuse me, could you please tell me where the nearest restroom or toilet is?"
"Could you please direct me to the nearest restroom or toilet?"
"Excuse me, where is the bathroom?"
"Can you please tell me where I can find the toilet?"
"I'm sorry, could you help me? I need to know where the restroom is."

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What should you say when you're searching for the bathroom?

Aprende unas expresiones relacionadas a la Navidad y al Año Nuevo.

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Part 4. Listening & Comprehension:

Please answer the following questions of understanding:

Question 1:
On what date does Christmas take place?
a The date varies from year to year
b 20th December
c 31st December
d 25th December


Question 2:
Which mythical figure is said to deliver presents on Christmas?
a The Easter Bunny
b Saint Patrick
c Santa Claus
d Christmas Angel


Question 3:
How are children's present requests said to be granted or denied on Christmas?
a Randomly
b Through a specially designed mathematical formula
c Nobody is quite sure
d By reviewing their presence on either the "Good" or "Naughty" List


Question 4:
Which parties are said to help Santa Claus make and deliver presents?
a Elves
b He performs the work himself
c Magical reindeer
d A and C


Question 5:
On Christmas, where are presents typically found?
a Underneath the Christmas tree and in stockings
b In the chimney
c In the mailbox
d Hidden throughout the house


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En el episodio de hoy comento unas frases muy comunes que todos los españoles usamos, pero que sabemos que son mentiras. Estas frases que usamos en momentos concretos son frases que sentimos o pensamos cuando las decimos, pero que después olvidamos rápidamente o, son frases que en ese momento determinado queremos, nos gustarían que fueran ciertas.

Escucha el episodio y después pásate por mi instagram para decirme si habías escuchado estas frases antes y si usaís también estas frases en tu país.


Blanca to go 

136- Las mentiras más frecuentes de los españoles.

Are you ready to get that idiom monkey off your back and learn 7 more idiomatic expressions to help you improve your IELTS band score?

The idioms in this podcast are quite useful. They should add another string to your bow. In our IELTS speaking exam we should also learn how to paraphrase. Learning how to paraphrase adds a really important string to your bow, as well. In order to gain a band score 6, it’s important to attempt to paraphrase as well as use connectives. Using connectives, like therefore, however, and to be honest, can add another string to your bow.

When we know how to use idioms, we can improve our IELTS band score, because it’s important to use some less common idiomatic vocabulary in your IELTS exam. Idioms are very common and used in everyday daily life. As a rule of thumb, they help the examiner to know if you have spent time studying common idiomatic phrases.

So, keep your chin up. And keep studying. Because idioms are easy to learn. You just have to take the time to learn them, and practice using them. Don’t let learning idioms worry you, because they really are fun. They won’t get you into hot water. Learning idioms cannot get you into trouble. On the contrary, they will show the IELTS examiner that you are dilligent, studious, and hard working. Nobody’s going to hit the roof just because you’ve learned a few idioms. Of course not! No one is going to be angry with you for studying idioms! They are a vital part of your English language skills. Native English speakers use idioms day in, day out.

Don’t forget to take the quiz and learn the meanings of the idioms in this podcast. 

And don’t forget to book a lesson with me, so I can help you get the IELTS band score you need. And if you dont know many idioms, dont you think it’s time to get that monkey off your back?

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7 Idioms

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Life experience Q1-2.

1. Do you agree that we learn best from our mistakes?
2. What’s the best way to gain experience in life? Why is so?

Which idea can you use in your answers if the same type of question would come up on your test?

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