"Failure is just another way to learn how to do something right."

A 30-day positive affirmation journey with Rose

Day 21

In this episode we will talk about the ingredients and dishes that we can find in Mexican cuisine.

The Mexican Way Podcast- Sandra Alvarado

La Comida Mexicana

We're going to tell you a little. story. Just a short one. 4 minutes. Take a listen. Tell me what you think

English My Way

Sunhaven

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

Che cos'è l'educazione per gli italiani?
Che cos'è essere "friendly" veramente?
Quali sono le basi per essere educati quando si parla con gli italiani?
In questo breve podcast cercheremo di capire e di imparare a diventare più consapevoli nell'essere più educati quando ci si rivolge agli altri.

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I Podcast Secondo San Luca

L'educazione per gli italiani

Welcome to episode 4 of English on the Road - an English podcast for English learners about geography, nature and travel. In this episode, we talk about the 10 smallest countries in the world. I hope you enjoy listening and good luck studying English. If you want to chat with me about geography, nature, travel, or any other topic, book a lesson with me on italki. 
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English on the Road 

The 10 Smallest Countries in the World 

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#183〉5月2日火曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/11℃ 

札幌市/さっぽろし
・今年1月、ごみの中から現金1000万円が見つかった。
・3か月の保管期間に持ち主が出てこなかった
・札幌市のものになった

［単語］
現金/げんきん…形のあるお金
保管/ほかん…壊さないように、大切に持っておくこと。
期間/きかん…ある時間からある時間までの間
持ち主/もちぬし…ある物を持ってる人

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#183〉10,000,000円落ちてた！札幌市のものになった

You can find the subtitle and script on my Youtube channel : Crystal Kim, Korean diary

100% Real Korean Conversation

새해 다짐 New year's Resolution in Korean

Ever wondered if adverbs of frequency hold the secret to mastering language like a word-wizard? Well, hang onto your linguistic hats because Smith, our adventurous linguist, is about to take us on a roller-coaster ride through this grammar maze! From the rock-solid "always" to the mysterious "never," he's got them all covered. Picture these adverbs doing a dance routine before main verbs, or sneakily peeking after auxiliary verbs in questions, and even chilling after the verb "to be" - it's like a grammar party! And when it comes to the present simple tense, they're the cool cats effortlessly denoting routine actions. So, put on your linguistic shades and get ready to disco with Smith, because decoding adverbs of frequency just got a whole lot more fun! 🎉📚