Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Song Lyrics - Let it Be

Listen to this podcast episode as many times as you want to be sure about how to use these two verbs that sound very similar. Be sure to go to my profile and book your next lesson with me straight away!

All About English and How You Learn It!

Know the Difference Between 'Lie' and 'Lay'

虫好きの人、ごめんなさい！今日は、虫について悪く言います。

Sorry, bug lovers! I'm going to talk badly about bugs today.

Plain Japanese Podcast やさしい にほんご ポッドキャスト

#12 虫 Bugs

Perdiéndose en la ciudad - Cómo pedir y dar direcciones en español"
En este episodio, aprenderás a pedir y dar direcciones en una ciudad hispanohablante. Acompaña a Pedro, un turista perdido, mientras solicita ayuda para encontrar el museo de arte. Practicarás frases clave como "Disculpa, ¿puedes ayudarme?" y "Sigue recto dos calles". Un episodio ideal para quienes quieren mejorar su vocabulario y confianza al moverse en un entorno urbano. 

Easy Spanish 

Preguntar por una dirección / ask for directions

Tervetuloa!
Welcome!

In this first episode I introduce myself and talk about the podcast. All episodes are spoken in Finnish only and are made for beginner level students. 

If you struggle to understand what it said, feel free to contact me and I'll send you an audio script for the episode.

Kuullaan pian! = a Finnish proverb which means "we'll hear from each other soon"

Jenni's Finnish Lessons

Episode 1: Tervetuloa!

Bu kadar kolay kaybolma. Yön sor ve hemen yardım al.

İngilizçe - selamlar

Nerede

CHISTES MEXICANOS

DIRECTOR DE ESCUELA.

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.

IELTS Speaking Practice

IELTS Speaking - using discourse markers

今天我们将探讨中文中与食物有关的一些有趣表达，这些表达不仅有趣，还揭示了中国文化中的一些有趣的思考方式：吃土、吃醋、吃软饭、吃豆腐、画饼充饥、打个巴掌给个甜枣。让我们一一来看看它们的意思吧！
