This podcast focuses on Part 2 of the Speaking test; specifically, it deals with losing your fear of going slightly off topic (within reason) in order to increase your talk-time and make sure you speak for the full two minutes!

IELTS Speaking Tips

Don't be afraid to go a little off-topic!

1、Social and payment:  Wechat(微信 wēi xìn）
2、Online payment and travel: Alipay（支付宝 zhī fù bǎo）
3、Translation dictionary：Pleco and Youdao （有道 yǒu dào）
4、Maps：Baidu map and Gaode map（百度地图 bǎi dù dì tú 、高德地图 gāo dé dì tú ）
5、Delivery applications：  Meituan and hungry me（美团 měi tuán、 饿了么 è le me）
6、Entertainment：Tiktok（抖音 dǒu yīn）
7、E-commerce softwares: Taobao and alibaba（淘宝 táo bǎo、 阿里巴巴 ā lǐ bā bā）

Welcome to visit China ”欢迎来中国!“

 The Essential Mobile Apps in China

時隔冇幾個月，朱古力表示：我又唔想返工了，我幾時先可以財富自由？
所以今期我地就一齊分享下我地打工狀態，理想中嘅財富自由同自由職業。當然終身學習永遠係係一個話題，我地仲討論左一下軟件工程師究竟係搬磚工還係建築師，如果有行家聽到請留低你嘅諗法🤔



夠鐘煲粥 Congee Time

EP.31 如果自由職業會係點

Enjoy the fifth podcast from Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed. 

This episode provides a glimpse of Nepal's culture and what the country looks like from a local's perspective.

There will be a new episode every other Monday, so subscribe! The next episode is related to TEETH!

Culture To Grow

Episode 5: Let's Travel to Nepal!

Today’s Theme is “こどものときの夢（ゆめ）《Childhood Dream》”.
This episode is JLPT-N4 level.

I created a quiz on this episode.
After listening, please take the quiz!

Please use this audio for listening and shadowing practices.

☆Words☆
（ピアノの）発表会（はっぴょうかい/happyōkai）：（piano）recital
叶う（かなう/kanau）：come true

☆Grammar☆
・～ので／～のに
・～かもしれない
・passive form
・～ようです

☆Script for this episode
The scripts (URL) are listed in the overview section of the channel.

☆Quiz for this episode
https://www.italki.com/quiz/set/4878?utm_source=copylink_share&utm_medium=share_content&utm_campaign=share_quiz


Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#14  こどものときの夢 / Childhood Dream // N4 Level

Knowing Everything About Chinese Cultrue

3The expression of the date in China

Expanding your knowledge of English phrases and idioms will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers.

In this episode, you will learn nine new English phrases and idioms. This episode is part two of How to Present Ideas Successfully. 

You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. Tune in to continue building your English vocabulary with new idioms and phrases! 
Episode originally published January 30, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-phrases/

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Express to Impress

English Phrases and Idioms

Life can be tough, but staying motivated makes all the difference! In this episode of English Learners Boost, Teacher Ian shares practical strategies to help you stay inspired and push through challenges. Learn how to find your "why," break big goals into small steps, embrace failure, and stay positive—all while improving your English skills! Plus, don’t miss the chance to book an English lesson with Teacher Ian on iTalki and experience his unique teaching approach. Tune in and stay motivated! 🚀🎧