Your hometown is another of the IELTS speaking part 1 compulsory topics. Lets have a listen to lots of the questions and example answers. Remember these are just my example answers, and yours might be very different.

IELTS 85 Speaking

Talk about your hometown - IELTS speaking part 1

Welcome to the first episode of Grey Cells Dose. Today we will try a basic A1 listening about a visit in a Café.


Instructions:
1. Listen to the Audio-Exercise (it will play the assignment twice)
2. then take this quiz, to test yourself :

https://create.kahoot.it/share/grey-cells-dose-a1-im-cafe/b30376ce-88bd-4098-92dd-02fa0479fc55



Have Fun ! 
Henry


Grey Cells Dose

A1 – Anna Im Café

"Good day, everyone, and welcome to our lecture on mastering American English vowel sounds. My name is Tom, and today, we’re going to explore the fascinating world of vowel pronunciation. By the end of this session, you’ll have a deeper understanding of vowel sounds and some practical exercises to improve your pronunciation."
Now, Let's Talk About Vowel Sounds
"First, what are vowel sounds? In simple terms, vowels are sounds produced with an open vocal tract, meaning there’s no significant obstruction of airflow. This openness is what gives vowels their clarity and resonance. In American English, vowels are especially distinctive and can change the meaning of words entirely. For example, compare bit and beat—a small difference in the vowel sound, but it creates two completely different words."


Sounds of American English: https://youtu.be/v5nh8u0zji8

Mastering American English- The Power of Vowel Sounds: https://youtu.be/v5nh8u0zji8

第 15-18题∶请选出正确答案。
我和丈夫 15 五年了，婚后的生活一直十分幸福，从来没有为什么事红过脸，去年还刚刚生了一个小宝宝。但是，昨晚我们却大 16 了一架。原因是丈夫说他要换一份工作，工资更高，不过工作地点是在外地。他说他已经决定了要去，而我并不认为这是个很好的机会。工资虽然高一点儿，但是要换一个完全陌生的环境;17 我们的孩子这么小，他走了，我一个人又要上班，又要照顾孩子，太辛苦了。现在，这个问题要18 解决，我们还没有想好。
15.A 婚姻  B 结婚  C离婚   D婚礼
16.A 说     B.喊      C.叫     D吵
17.A.不过  B 然而   C 而且  D 否则
18.A 如果  B.如何   C.比如  D.例如


杨小红的播客

完形填空练习

最近日本は暖かくなって春だな～って感じる日が多くて、桜も咲いてきたよ！みんなが住んでいるところはどうかな？そういえば、桜がどのくらい咲いているかは特別な数え方をするの知ってる？桜が咲き始めたころは「開花宣言」っていうよ。

It's getting warmer and warmer in Japan these days, and the cherry blossoms are blooming! How about where you live? Oh, by the way, did you know that there is a special way to count how much cherry blossoms are in bloom? When the cherry blossoms begin to bloom, it is called "Kaika sengen" (declaration of blooming)

今年、2022年は3月17日に福岡で「開花宣言」があって一番早かったよ。そして、その次に3月20日に東京で「開花宣言」があったんだよね。北海道は4月20日ごろに咲く予定らしいよ。毎年「さくら開花予想」っていう地図があるからググって見てみてね。

This year, 2022, Fukuoka was the first to declare the blooming of cherry blossoms on March 17. The next earliest was Tokyo, which declared the blooming of cherry blossoms on March 20. Hokkaido is scheduled to bloom around April 20. There is a map called "cherry blossom forecast" every year, so please Google it and check it out.

桜が半分くらい咲けば50％咲いているの意味になる「五分（ぶ）ざき」っていうんだよね。だいたい80％咲いたら「満開」って言ってお花見をしたりする人が多くなるよ。なんで80％は「八分ざき」じゃなくて「満開」かっていうと「今、桜は100％咲いています！」っていうともう散り始めるかららしいよ。

If half of the cherry trees are in bloom, it is called "gobu zaki," meaning that 50% of the cherry trees are in bloom. When 80% of the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, it is called "mankai," and many people go cherry blossom viewing. The reason why 80% is called "full bloom" and not "hachibu zaki(80% bloom)" is because "100% of the cherry trees are in full bloom now!" means the cherry blossoms will already begin to fall.

ちなみに「開花宣言」があったらニュースでは「さくらの便りがありました」っていうんだよね。「便り」っていうのは「手紙」って意味だよ。例えば「本日、福岡から桜の便りがありました」みたいな。だいたい「開花宣言」から1週間くらいかけて満開になっていくから、もし日本のニュースを見ることがあれば注意して見てみてね

By the way, when the "blooming of cherry blossoms" is declared, the news says "there is a "tayori" of cherry blossoms". The word "tayori" means "letter".  For example, "Today, we received "tayori" of cherry blossoms from Fukuoka". It usually takes about a week after the "bloom declaration" for the cherry blossoms to be in full bloom, so if you watch the news in Japan, pay attention to it.

ガチ日本語 - Everyday Japanese -

Ep.6 さくら...percentage??

A discussion with Carl from streetwise English about Gambling and Gaming

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The Jerome Meadows Experience

Gambling & Gaming

Lack of recognition occurs when an individual’s contributions, achievements, or hard work go unacknowledged or unrewarded. This oversight can significantly impact employee motivation, engagement, and job satisfaction. When employees feel undervalued, they may experience decreased morale, reduced productivity, and increased turnover. Recognition is a fundamental human need, and its absence can create a negative work environment. Organizations that fail to recognize their employees' efforts risk damaging their employer brand and hindering their ability to attract and retain top talent. Effective recognition programs are essential for fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.

Examples:

Overlooking achievements: Failing to acknowledge employee accomplishments.

Inequitable rewards: Distributing rewards unfairly or inconsistently.

Lack of public acknowledgment: Not recognizing employees in front of peers.

Ignoring employee feedback: Disregarding employee suggestions or ideas.

Insufficient appreciation: Failing to express gratitude for employees' contributions.

Employees feeling undervalued should take proactive steps. This might involve documenting accomplishments, seeking feedback on performance, and initiating conversations with supervisors about career goals and recognition expectations. It's essential to maintain a professional and constructive approach, focusing on the impact of their work rather than personal feelings.  Ultimately, advocating for oneself is crucial in a work environment where recognition might be lacking.

Addressing lack of recognition requires a multifaceted approach. Organizations should implement formal recognition programs, provide opportunities for peer-to-peer recognition, and create a culture where appreciation is valued. By investing in employee recognition, organizations can reap the benefits of increased job satisfaction, improved employee engagement, and enhanced organizational performance.

The Global Professional Podcast

Lack of Recognition - Episode 116

Today you will learn FUTUR I. The explanation is recorded in Serbian language.🥰
Let’s start. Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje!🤩
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ФУТУР I – FUTUR I (A2 level)

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