I read a news report from 1968 about the singer Joan Baez. 

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

News Report from 1968 -  Singer Joan Baez

Improving your IELTS Speaking score from a band 5 to a band 7 requires targeted practice in several key areas: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Here’s a breakdown of steps to take in each.

1. Enhance Fluency and Coherence: Band 5 speakers often struggle to speak fluidly and with clear connections between ideas. To improve, practice speaking on various topics for 1-2 minutes without pauses. Use transition words like "however," "on the other hand," or "in addition" to link ideas smoothly. Regular practice on platforms like language exchange apps can help.

2. Expand Vocabulary: Limited vocabulary often holds back Band 5 speakers. Aim to learn 5-10 new words daily, focusing on synonyms and expressions you can apply to multiple topics, such as work, travel, or family. Create mind maps on topics that frequently come up in IELTS, like "environment" or "technology," and practice speaking on each one.

3. Improve Pronunciation: Pronunciation errors are common at Band 5. Focus on getting each sound right, as well as on stress and intonation, to sound more natural. Listen to native speakers through podcasts or videos, and practice mimicking their tone and rhythm. Recording and replaying your responses is also helpful.

Master Grammar: A Band 7 requires control over complex sentence structures. Practice combining ideas into longer sentences using connectors like “although,” “since,” and “despite.” Working with a tutor or using grammar apps can help you understand and apply complex grammar structures correctly.

IELTS Speaking Practice

Improve your IELTS speaking scroe from 5 to 7

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英語: Pet
スペイン語: Mascota
ドイツ語: Haustier
タイ語: สัตว์เลี้ยง
みなさん

英語: Everyone
スペイン語: Todos
ドイツ語: Alle
タイ語: ทุกคน
うち

英語: Home
スペイン語: Casa
ドイツ語: Zuhause
タイ語: บ้าน
いますか？

英語: Do you have?
スペイン語: ¿Tienes?
ドイツ語: Hast du?
タイ語: คุณมี
いぬ

英語: Dog
スペイン語: Perro
ドイツ語: Hund
タイ語: สุนัข
1匹（いっぴき）

英語: One (counter for animals)
スペイン語: Uno (contador de animales)
ドイツ語: Ein (Tier-Zähler)
タイ語: หนึ่งตัว
なまえ

英語: Name
スペイン語: Nombre
ドイツ語: Name
タイ語: ชื่อ
ソムちゃん

英語: Som-chan
スペイン語: Som-chan
ドイツ語: Som-chan
タイ語: ซมจัง
ポメラニアン

英語: Pomeranian
スペイン語: Pomerania
ドイツ語: Pomeranian
タイ語: พอเมอเรเนียน
チワワ

英語: Chihuahua
スペイン語: Chihuahua
ドイツ語: Chihuahua
タイ語: ชิวาวา
ミックス

英語: Mix
スペイン語: Mezcla
ドイツ語: Mischling
タイ語: ผสม
1歳（いっさい）

英語: 1 year (age)
スペイン語: 1 año (edad)
ドイツ語: 1 Jahr (Alter)
タイ語: 1 ปี
おやつ

英語: Snack
スペイン語: Bocadillo
ドイツ語: Snack
タイ語: ขนม
おさんぽ

英語: Walk
スペイン語: Paseo
ドイツ語: Spaziergang
タイ語: เดินเล่น
だいすき

英語: Love
スペイン語: Encantar
ドイツ語: Lieben
タイ語: รัก
さつまいも

英語: Sweet potato
スペイン語: Batata
ドイツ語: Süßkartoffel
タイ語: มันเทศ
いちばん

英語: Favorite/The most
スペイン語: Lo más
ドイツ語: Am liebsten
タイ語: ที่สุด
こうえん

英語: Park
スペイン語: Parque
ドイツ語: Park
タイ語: สวนสาธารณะ
いきます

英語: Go
スペイン語: Ir
ドイツ語: Gehen
タイ語: ไป
1時間（いちじかん）

英語: One hour
スペイン語: Una hora
ドイツ語: Eine Stunde
タイ語: หนึ่งชั่วโมง
いっしょに

英語: Together
スペイン語: Juntos
ドイツ語: Zusammen
タイ語: ด้วยกัน
あそびます

英語: Play
スペイン語: Jugar
ドイツ語: Spielen
タイ語: เล่น
ほかの

英語: Other
スペイン語: Otro
ドイツ語: Andere
タイ語: อื่น
すきじゃない

英語: Dislike
スペイン語: No gustar
ドイツ語: Nicht mögen
タイ語: ไม่ชอบ
どんな

英語: What kind of
スペイン語: Qué tipo de
ドイツ語: Welche Art von
タイ語: แบบไหน
ほしい

英語: Want
スペイン語: Querer
ドイツ語: Wollen
タイ語: ต้องการ

みなさんのうちにペットがいますか？
わたしのうちにいぬが1匹（いっぴき）います。
なまえはソムちゃんです。
ソムちゃんはポメラニアンとチワワのミックスです。
いま、1歳（いっさい）です。
ソムちゃんはおやつとおさんぽがだいすきです。
おやつはさつまいもがいちばんすきです。
おさんぽのとき、よくこうえんにいきます。
1時間（いちじかん）くらいいっしょにあそびます。
でも、ほかのいぬがあまりすきじゃないです。
みなさんはペットがいますか？
どんなペットがほしいですか？


Jurisensei1217forbeginners

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In questo episodio, vi mostrerò le frasi utili per un buon check-in in albergo. Scoprirete come richiedere informazioni, chiarire eventuali dubbi e ottenere il massimo dal vostro soggiorno. 

Scopri l'Italia

Cosa dire al vostro arrivo in hotel

I am an educator, mentor, and guide, I ignite the spark of possibility through communication. I equip professionals with the skills of confident communication, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking. I empower them to break down barriers, unlock their potential, and navigate our ever-connected world. My mission is to foster connections that create positive change, build bridges across cultures, and create a world where clear communication fuels growth, trust, and innovation.

What does that mean?
My work isn't just a job, it's a mission. As an educator, mentor, and guide, I ignite a fire in people. Through the power of communication, I show them the possibilities that lie dormant within. I don't just teach; I equip.  I equip professionals with the tools they need to be confident communicators, understand the nuances of emotions, and think strategically. It's about empowering them to break down walls, unlock their full potential, and navigate the ever-evolving world of connection. My ultimate goal? To foster connections that drive positive change.  I envision a world where clear communication builds bridges across cultures, fostering trust, growth, and innovation. It's a world where communication isn't a barrier, but a bridge to a brighter future.


I don't invest in just teaching skills, I transform careers.  Imagine confidently presenting your ideas, navigating complex situations with emotional intelligence, and strategically solving problems. That's the impact I have. My clients land promotions because they radiate confidence and can advocate for themselves. They earn more because their strategic thinking adds value. They're trusted because they build strong relationships and clear communication fosters a foundation of trust.  And let's not forget new opportunities!  My clients stand out in the job market with a powerful communication skillset that makes them the ideal candidate.  I don't just equip you with skills, I equip you for success. 

The Global Professional Podcast

My Personal Mission Statement - Episode 88

Walt Disney is known for creating some of the most beloved children's movies in history. But his path to success wasn't a direct one.

Born in Chicago in 1901, Disney's journey began in 1923, when he moved to California to make cartoons. He made a series of silent cartoons called Alice Comedies, which became successful and led to the founding of the Walt Disney Studio.

In 1927, Walt Disney created a new cartoon character called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and made 26 short films with him in just one year.

However, when Disney asked for more money to continue making them, he discovered that his distributor had secretly hired his animators to make Oswald cartoons without him. Worse still, Disney didn't own the character of Oswald — the distributor did.

This setback forced Disney to create a new character. And that's how he came up with his most famous creation — Mickey Mouse. Mickey first appeared in the 1928 movie Steamboat Willie, and became an instant hit.

Disney then made the world's first full-color cartoon, 1932's Flowers and Trees, winning him an Oscar for Best Short Subject.

Building on these successes, Disney began working on his first full-length movie in 1934 — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Over 300 people were involved in making the movie, including animators and artists. It went four times over its budget, and some dubbed the movie "Disney's Folly," believing it would fail.

But it didn't — when it was released in 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs became the highest-grossing film of all time, although it lost that title two years later to Gone with the Wind.

Walt Disney passed away in 1966, but his legacy lived on. His company continued to release successful animated movies like The Little Mermaid and The Lion King, and now also creates successful computer animated films like Frozen and Moana.



Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

From Setbacks to Success: The Story of Walt Disney

In this lesson, we will learn some words about colors and part of body.
sentence structure "..V1了.再V2"  (the sequence of action)

Basic communication conversations

第十八课 她有一双黑色的大眼睛 Lesson 18 she has a pair of big black eyes

Reviewing Japanese Grammar via Genki1

Let's Review Lesson 7, Genki 1

Where do you belong in the English World?