Dear learners! Here is a situation number one that you might encounter when coming to Russia - currency exchange. Here is a list of survival questions, requests, that will help you to change your money into Russian roubles.

1-minute Survival Russian for Travelling (A1-A2)

Как поменять деньги/How to exchange money

Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. A new episode of let’s check out the news is out now!
In this episode I’ll comment on article titled: “Chinese provinces warn of thick fog, dozens of Shanghai flights delayed” published on Reuteurs. Let me know what you think, enjoy.

Useful vocabulary:
An episode of extreme weather
To issue a warning
Heavy rain – heavy snow – high winds – thick fog
A flight delayed – diverted
To cause disturbances
To salt the roads
To deploy snowplows
Wait for the fog to dissipate
One phenomenon / many phenomena
To cover long distances
To wreak havoc
Tornadoes or floods
The whims of nature
The modern era

Let's check out the news

Super thick fog over China

Oi gente, aqui é Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No podcast de hoje falaremos sobre algumas gírias cariocas. Se você é iniciante e está se sentindo perdido, pode pular direto para a parte em que explico tudo isso em inglês em dois minutos e vinte segundos. (If you are a beginner and feel lost, you can skip straight to the part where I explain all this in English at two minutes and twenty seconds). 
Se você quiser acompanhar o script do podcast é só clicar nesse link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aelsJ2SO9QA_DI0fnhR39OJlkahJwV8mvS1AI3-mwR4/edit?usp=sharing
Vamos lá?

Portuguese Drops 

Gírias (slangs) 

안녕하세요. Hello~
한국어 듣기 수업 시작해요. Let's start with the Korean listening class.
선생님 읽어요. I read it.
잘 들으세요. Please listen well.

I posted the sentences on my blog.
https://blog.naver.com/laramcraft/223124586565
https://youtu.be/dMV_IuhJSwM

The basics are important.
It is also good to check the basics of 한글 Hangeul before this listening class.
1-1. Korean alphabet - Vowels 모음 - What is Hangeul?
https://youtu.be/0YzhJ9p2lcs
2-1. Korean alphabet - Consonants 자음 -what are the consonants 자음?
https://youtu.be/lckgvQ_vreA
3-1. Korean alphabet - Final Consonants 받침 - What are the final consonants 받침?
https://youtu.be/sLlFmG30fNI

This is a class to listen to Korean conversational sentences.
In this voice recording for listening,
After reading many sentences with Korean grammar in Korean conversations sentences,
Check out how much you understand the sentences with a voice recording.
Never look at the sentences when listening to the voice recording.
And Listen to the sentence repeatedly until you hear it completely.

You are listening to the Sejong Korean conversation. (세종학당)
There are four books in total. (Korean conversation, 1, 2, 3, 4.)
It consists of 1st and 2nd courses for beginners and 1st and 2nd courses for intermediate.
Each course is conducted in 14 units. (2 grammar - for each unit.)
This listening class you are taking is Korean Conversation 4. (Intermediate 2)
Please listen carefully.

Korean Listening Class 한국어 문장 듣기 - Korean teacher, Grace

Korean Conversation 4. (Intermediate 2) - Lesson 13. Part 1 -게 하다/만들다, Part 2 -을수록/-ㄹ수록

Alam n’yo ba na mas maraming kalamnan ang mga higad kaysa sa tao?

Learn Tagalog with Teacher Regina

Kalamnan ng mga Higad

From coast to coast, Canada is home to a vast array of fascinating and unique wildlife that has captured the imagination of people around the world. In this episode, we will be exploring ten of the most iconic Canadian animals, from the majestic polar bear to the elusive lynx. We'll gain a deeper understanding of what makes them so special. So sit back, relax, and get ready to discover the fascinating world of Canadian wildlife. English on the Road is an English Podcast for English learners. The themes are geography, nature and travel. This is the third episode. Listen to the previous episodes and book and English lesson with me on italki. I hope you enjoy your studies. 

English on the Road 

Iconic Canadian Animals

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.

4. 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

4 tips to help get your IELTS speaking band score from 5 to 7

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
7月18日月曜日　天気/くもり　気温/20℃ 

新千歳空港/しんちとせくうこう
インチョン空港/いんちょんくうこう
・17日新千歳空港の国際線はおよそ2年4ヶ月ぶりに運航
・新千歳空港と韓国インチョン空港
・家族連れなどおよそ60人が到着
・韓国在住の日本人女性もとても喜んでいた

［単語］
国際線/こくさいせん…国の間をとぶ飛行機の道
運航/うんこう…船や飛行機がきまった海の道・空の道を動いて行くこと
家族連れ/かぞくづれ…家族みんなで動く
到着/とうちゃく…行きたいと思ってるところに着く
在住/ざいじゅう…住んでいる　

〈美和Miwa〉
日本語の先生
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