The IELTS speaking test is a crucial part of the exam, as it assesses your ability to communicate effectively in English. To prepare for this test, there are several key strategies you can use to improve your performance.

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How to prepare for your IELTS speaking test

En el episodio de hoy del podcast, hablaremos sobre el uso de la palabra “bien”. Vamos a ver sus usos. Son muchas las ocasiones en las que pudo observar que "bien", "bueno" y "buen" suelen ser motivo de confusión entre los estudiantes de español. Así que, para tratar de solucionar dicha confusión, hoy veremos qué significan y cuándo usamos estas palabras en español y cuál es la diferencia entre ellas. Te invito a revisar mi perfil https://teach.italki.com/teacher/4041493

ASI HABLAMOS  ESPAÑOL CON MARISENY

Uso de la palabra "bueno"

Transcript

	B:	Excuse me. May I pass you? My seat’s next to yours.

	A:	Oh, sorry! Go ahead, please.

	B:	Hello. How are you? I'm Zo.

	A:	Hi! Nice to meet you. I'm Michelle.

	B:	I'm sorry. Your name again, please. Slowly.

	A:	Michelle.

	B:	Michelle.

	A:	That's it. But please call me Shelly.

	B:	Shelly. Nice to meet you.

	A:	Nice to meet you too

English Conversation/Dialogue

Greeting

Bienvenidos a español en 1 MINUTO

En este episodio les cuento un poco de mi experiencia creando mis propias oportunidades para aprender un nuevo idioma de la forma que me emociona.

Transcripción:
En la actualidad creo mis oportunidades para aprender inglés de la manera que me emociona, así que a través de whatsapp busco grupos de extranjeros en Medellín con el objetivo de conectar con angloparlantes en persona. También, estoy trabajando en  desarrollar una comunidad multicultural en donde el movimiento sea el puente para hacer amigos en inglés y español.  


1 MINUTO en Español

Episodio 2: Creo mis propias oportunidades 

"If you were an ice cream flavor, which one would you be, and why?"

This may be your idea of a nightmare interview question — and yes, employers really use it.

Your answer won't reveal anything about your ability to, say, use Microsoft Excel or drive a forklift truck. But it may tell your potential boss something about your "soft skills."

It's been said that hard skills will get you an interview, but soft skills will get you a job.

Hard skills are things you might learn at university, like how to write computer code or speak French.

Soft skills are the things you might not be able to prove with a qualification, but that will help you succeed in the workplace.

These could include being good at things like problem-solving, time management, and communicating with others or understanding how they feel — even being a good listener.

Employers say soft skills are more important than ever as the world adapts to remote and hybrid working patterns, because being able to communicate clearly and adapt to new situations is even more vital to success.

Some have called soft skills innate. But can we learn them or at least improve them?

"Yes," says jobs website Indeed.

It says the keys are to communicate regularly with the people on your team, be open to feedback, and pay attention to the way others overcome challenges including how they interact with people to do so.

Indeed also says it's important to simply get to work on time. This will help with time management, and also helps you achieve your goals and stand out from your colleagues.

Amanda Vickers, CEO of training company Speak First, told The Guardian that it's also important to try to understand what other people's needs and motives might be. This will help you adapt and work successfully with different people.

So, which ice cream flavor are you?

Well, the flavor isn't important but your answer could demonstrate soft skills such as creativity, quick thinking and even self-awareness.

Just don't choose vanilla.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Succeed at Work by Developing Your Soft Skills

Do you struggle with  listening comprehension in Farsi?
In this episode , we listen to an informal conversation  analyze it.
This activity will greatly help improve your listening skills, enhance your comprehension, and 
ultimately contribute to better understanding and speaking abilities.

Speak like a native ;)


Spoken Persian 

Haven't you seen a 4 year old boy?        یه پسر بچه چهار ساله ندیدین؟  

Today's vocabulary words are the noun subsidy and the verb to subsidise.

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Don't worry, someone else will pay for it!

There are many times it’s essential to make a strong first impression, like when you’re networking to get a new job.

In this episode, you'll learn how to make a strong first impression on someone you meet. You'll also hear a story about when I needed to make a strong first impression on someone and how I prepared for that meeting. Finally, you'll get definitions for new idioms at the end of the episode.

Originally published on April 7, 2020.
Get the full transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/ep3-first-impression/.
See infographics for this episode at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/english-communication-skills/.

