As humans, we usually want to be admired however if you want to improve yourself, you cannot just listen to constant validation. It is important that you do not dismiss also the negative things that will help you improve as a person.

FLO TALKS 

THE IMPORTANCE OF CRITICISMS

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— Olá! Que dia bonito hoje, não é?
— Olá! Sim, está um dia ensolarado e quente.
— Verdade, parece que o verão está chegando.
— Com certeza! Eu gosto do calor, e você?
— Também gosto, mas às vezes prefiro o clima mais ameno da primavera.
— Entendo. E você costuma fazer atividades ao ar livre?
— Sim, gosto de passear no parque e fazer caminhadas. E você?
— Eu gosto de praticar esportes ao ar livre, como jogar futebol.

PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Que dia bonito! — SMALL TALK IN PORTUGUESE (A1-A2 LEVEL)

Dorota Small Talk

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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.

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提起博物馆，您大脑里会出现什么样的景象? When you think of museums, what kind of images come to your mind?
恐龙化石、还是出土文物？Dinosaur fossils, or unearthed artifacts?
博物馆的画面基本上都是灰色的，安静地令人肃穆。The museum's images are mostly gray and quietly solemn.
湖北省博物馆却有些新奇的创意：每天都有几场音乐会在这里上演。The Hubei Provincial Museum has something new: several concerts are staged there every day.


新鲜事儿（Anecdote）

博物馆里的音乐

你需要听到：
合适，太高，太低

hsk5 听后复述练习

听后复述 游泳最好的时间

つぎの ぶんを聞いてください。そしてただしいか、まちがっているかをかんがえましょう。
こたえはここにかいてあります。
 Listen to the sentences, and answer if each sentence is correct or not. The answers are below. 
听下面的句子。并思考它们是否正确。答案写在这里。


①　×むすこが しけんが　ごうがくしました。
Ex）
むすこが しけんに　ごうかくしました。

②　〇じしんのばあいは、エレベーターをつかわないでください。

③　×かちょうは 私でしゅっちょうさせるつもりだ。
Ex）
かちょうは 私をしゅっちょうさせるつもりだ。

④　×私はだいがくに そつぎょうしていません。
Ex）
私はだいがくを そつぎょうしていません。

⑤　〇しあいに　かちました！

⑥　マイクはとうきょうを すむよていだ。
Ex)
マイクはとうきょうに すむよていだ。


ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

N4 助詞（じょし） particle

Where in Korea do you like the most? 한국에서 어느 장소를 가장 좋아해요?
Please share your thoughts :)! 여러분의 생각도 말씀해 주세요 :)!

**For the full transcription/translation paired with a 2D animation for this episode,  please check out our YouTube video here:

https://youtu.be/LVrfWxO_7BY

Dylan & Douglas' Korean Podcast!

(Podcast #2) 한국에서 어느 장소를 가장 좋아해요 (1A) (Where in Korea do you like the most?)

Getting away from the city to spend a few days relaxing in a cabin surrounded by nature is a great way to wind down. Amy & Curtis LOVE to stay in cabins when they explore different areas so they can enjoy time by the campfire, relax while listening to the sounds of nature, and sometimes, do activities like kayaking or hiking. Hear about their most memorable cabin getaways in this episode!

Book a lesson with Curtis - https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english