The dreams I had today involved dreams within dreams, flying over the sea, trying to set up a business deal,  being unable to drive a car, and listening to a beautiful tune.

Vocabulary:
CPAP: a machine that sends air pressure into a person's nose
sleep apnea: when a person stops breathing during sleep
loop: something that repeats over and over
a dream within a dream: when you wake up from a dream only to wake up again
swerve: to turn aside from the path

Learn English with Stories

My Dream Adventures

Easy Steps to Chinese Grammar⭐

Not sure whether you should use "二 (èr)" or "两 (liǎng) " to mean "two"?
The episode might be helpful to you. 


Easy Steps to Chinese Grammar 

8.  Comparing "二 (èr)" and "两 (liǎng) "【A1】

This is a reading from the Aozora Bunko "Raccoon and Yotaro" with some expressions changed to easy Japanese for learners of Japanese.
Vocabulary explanations are provided after the reading, so please make use of it for studying Japanese.

.｡.:*･ﾟ＋.｡.:*･ﾟ＋.｡.:*･ﾟ＋.｡.:*･ﾟ＋.｡.

青空文庫「狸と与太郎」より、日本語学習者向けに一部の表現をやさしい日本語に変えて、朗読しています。
朗読の後に語彙の解説がありますので、日本語の勉強にお役立てください。


OYASUMI にほんご

#1　Raccoon and Yotaro（Tanuki to Yotarô）

Today's topic is "Bingsu"!! A popular summer treat in Korea!
Summer, the perfect season for delicious Bingsu, is finally here.
Go out and enjoy a refreshing bowl of Bingsu! 
Bingsu never disappoints.😊

Korean speaking buddy

[한국어버전] It's time for 빙수!

せっかく練習するなら、実用的な本物の表現をマスターしたい！
そんな思いから作ったパターンプラクティス。
今回は、最近私がとても嬉しかった出来事についてお話しします。
めずらしく真面目。たまにはこんなのもアリでしょう。

If I were learning Japanese, I would want to practice real expressions that people actually use in everyday life.That's why I created my pattern practice lessons.
In this episode, I'd like to talk about something that made me very happy recently✨

This episode is unusually serious for me, but I guess that's okay once in a while☺️

Scripted videos on my Youtube channel : Jp_tutor_Mayumi👇
https://youtu.be/QawT5-tC1Ok?si=j8be7CkCByyDDszV



おばばのTAWAGOTO [A Middle-Aged Woman's Ramblings] Loose thoughts about Japanese,teaching,and everyday life.

Ep 7 : とてもうれしかったこと〜パターンプラクティスの効果〜

let's learn Quechua

Let's say: How are you? in Quechua

Nel primo episodio vi ho parlato della Fontana di Trevi . Nell'episodio di oggi vi porterò ancora una volta in Italia per parlarvi del turismo nel mio paese. L'Italia ha tanti turisti? Quali sono i posti più visitati? L'impatto del turismo ha solo aspetti positivi o anche negativi? Scopriamolo in questo nuovo episodio. Puoi completare l'ascolto con un quiz di comprensione e se hai bisogno del testo puoi mandarmi un messaggio in qualsiasi momento. 

Il grillo parlante - podcast italiano 

Il turismo in Italia 

5 Tips for Studying IELTS Speaking

Preparing for the IELTS Speaking test can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can improve your fluency and confidence. Here are five tips to help you excel:

Practice Speaking Daily
Consistency is key to improving your speaking skills. Set aside time each day to practice speaking English, even if it's just for 10-15 minutes. Talk about a variety of topics, record yourself, and identify areas where you can improve.

Expand Your Vocabulary
A rich vocabulary will allow you to express yourself more clearly and precisely. Learn new words daily, and practice using them in sentences. Focus on synonyms, idiomatic expressions, and topic-specific vocabulary like travel, work, and culture.

Work on Pronunciation and Intonation
Clear pronunciation is essential in the IELTS Speaking test. Focus on common pronunciation mistakes, and practice intonation to sound more natural. Listening to native speakers through podcasts or videos can help you understand how words should be pronounced and how sentences flow.

Develop Your Ideas
In the IELTS Speaking test, you’ll need to speak at length on various topics. Practice expanding your ideas by structuring your answers clearly. Use examples, explanations, and reasons to support your opinions.

Simulate Test Conditions
Familiarize yourself with the test format by simulating exam conditions. Record yourself answering common IELTS questions within the time limit, and get feedback from a tutor or language partner.

With consistent practice and these strategies, you'll be well-prepared to perform confidently on test day.

IELTS Speaking Practice

5 Tips for your IELTS Speaking 

IELTS Speaking Part 1. Entertainment. Band 8-9 Answers.

Here are the four questions for you to look through, understand & answer.

Q. 1. Do you prefer relaxing at home or going out in the evening? [Why?]
Q. 2. When you go out for an evening, what do you like to do?
Q. 3. How popular is this with other people in your country?
Q. 4. Is there any kind of entertainment you do not like? [Why/Why not?]

Please listen to the recording and notice what you like about it and as you do so remember that I can assist you to achieve the fluency that is needed for IELTS speaking.

Send me a message whenever you are ready.

See you in my classes.