Salem Kazakh learners! I decided to create interesting podcasts for you every week. I tried to use the most common Kazakh phrases. I would be glad if you leave your comments and reactions. 

Menimen Birge!

You will find here interesting stories in Kazakh. The text will be attached to the audio.

Stories in Kazakh

For the next 6+ episodes we're going to be going into details about Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions. This research changed my life when I first learned about it over 10 years ago, giving me a true sense of what culture is, and what the subtle differences in culture are between countries at the fundamental level. More than just knowing that one country or culture does something 'this' way and another does it 'that' way, learning about Hofstede's dimensions can help you to truly understand the WHY.

More Than English Podcast

Introduction to HOFSTEDE'S CULTURAL DIMENSIONS | More than English Podcast #009

Don't believe influencers claiming a mysterious "secret" way to lose mountains of weight, super fast. It just gets silly.

The Social Evolutionary

The CRAZIEST Way to Lose Weight!

Consistency refers to behaving or performing in a similar way each time. It's about being reliable and dependable. In everyday life, consistency can be seen in following a routine, maintaining good habits, or treating others fairly.

The Global Professional Podcast

Business Dictionary - Consistency  - EP 9 

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最近、スマホを見ている時間が長くなっていませんか？
日本人の成人１０００人に対する調査で約５０％の参加者がスマホ依存症になっていて、本人がそのことに気づいていないという結果が出ました。
私もレッスンのリクエストが来ているかどうかを確認するために、よくスマホを見ています。ポッドキャストを投稿した直後もどれぐらいの人が聞いているのかが気になって、スマホを見てしまいます。
私もスマホ依存症になっていると言っても過言ではないです。

このスマホ依存症の問題はリラックスする時間が減ったり、勉強や他のことに集中できなくなることだと思います。
なので、たまにはスマホの電源をしばらく切ったり、スマホを家に置いて外出したりして、”デジタルデトックス”をした方がいいかもしれません。
スマホを置いて散歩に行くと、春が来たことをもっと実感できるかもしれませんね。
依存症：いぞんしょう　addiction
成人：せいじん　adults
調査：ちょうさ　research
参加者：さんかしゃ　participants
本人：　ほんにんthe person themselves
気づく：きづくrealize notice
結果：けっか　result
投稿する：とうこうする　post
直後：ちょくご　right after ~
過言（かごん）ではない：It is not an exaggeration to say〜
集中(しゅうちゅう)する：concentrate
電源（でんげん）を切（き）る：turn off
春が来たことを実感（じっかん）する：to truly feel that spring come　

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

スマホ依存症  (Smartphone Addiction)？

5 Useful Phrases for the IELTS Speaking Test

Taking the IELTS Speaking test is not difficult and in fact, you can even get a band score of 8 to 9…if you know what you are doing.

The IELTS Speaking test lasts for about 11-14 minutes. It is designed to assess your pronunciation, fluency, grammar, and vocabulary. It is divided into three parts.

When taking the IELTS Speaking test, you have to keep in mind that using effective phrases will help you get a high band score. Vocabulary and grammar are two of the criteria in this part of the IELTS test.


Here are some ideas to help you succeed at it and to impress the examiner!

1. Opening Statements
How you open your statements is your first opportunity to impress the examiner. 

Examples:

Today, I’d like to share with you about…
In this talk, I’m going to tell you how…

2. Closing statements
The manner in which you end your statements plays a vital role in the IELTS speaking test too.

Examples:

In conclusion…
To sum up…
To summarize

3. Beginning the Main Body of Your Speech 
Once you are asked a question or given a topic to talk about, be creative and use phrases and expressions that the examiner will find appealing. 

Examples:

 First and foremost….
And why do I find it so appealing? It is, after all….
To begin with… 

4. Building on Your Idea
When you have started talking about your topic, you would want to include some background information and some explanations and examples to help develop your topic. 

Examples:

Another reason why I like…
One of the main advantages…
One of the consequences…

5. Expressing Your Opinions
You should change your words while presenting your viewpoint on a subject, just as you should when adding personal experiences, rather than repeating the phrase ‘I think’.

Examples:

In my opinion…
I firmly believe that…
From my point of view…

These ideas will help you to succeed and more will be covered in our 1to1 private classes together.

Schedule it now and to your success!
 

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

5 Useful Phrases for the IELTS Speaking Test Succeed At Your IELTS Test Now!

Is there one way which is best to practice English? In this episode, I'll talk about the how to get the most out of English practice outside of the classroom.

Just Chatting....

What's the Best Way to Practice English?

Бытует мнение, что квас - это такая русская Coca-Cola. Но нас самом деле это древний и очень полезный традиционный напиток. Сегодня мы читаем про него небольшую статью.

Текст статьи : https://www.kp.ru/daily/27425.5/4625196/

Если хотите обсудить услышанное - приходите на урок!

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Квас - это русская Coca-Cola? A2-B1

Episode 18 - Dans un monde où l'on hésite souvent à rêver en grand, où l'on pense que l'âge, les risques ou l'inconnu sont des obstacles insurmontables, je vais te raconter l'histoire inspirante d'une jeune femme qui a osé défier toutes ces limites. .. 
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