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⭐ Qu'est-ce qu'un gratin dauphinois, et comment le préparer ? C’est ce que nous allons voir dans cet épisode.

⭐ To make the most of this podcast, a transcript, an English translation and language activities are available on my BLOG.

⭐ If you want to practise your French further, please check out my regular podcast channel "Learn French with Anthony" and visit my website to access plenty of interactive language activities.

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#05 Le Gratin dauphinois

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

This is the third part in a multiple part episode series. I will teach you the most common business idioms that you can use at the office, in class, or with friends today! Check back soon for the next part of this series! 

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En el episodio de hoy hablo con María Seco de spanishforcamino.com sobre el Camino de Santiago. El Camino de Santiago es una peregrinación que tiene distintas rutas por España, y de acuerdo a todas las personas que lo han hecho, también una experiencia que te transforma.
Escucha la conversación con María para saber más sobre El Camino, desde diferentes rutas, hasta consejos pasando por alojamiento y comida.

Después dime si habías escuchado sobre este Camino alguna vez, si te gustaría hacerlo, o conoces a alguien que lo haya hecho.


Blanca to go 

74 – El Camino de Santiago con María S

La vida siempre encuentra formas de responder a nuestras preguntas más profundas. 



La magia de la vida

Episodio 3: La herida de corazón

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Young people in South Korea are turning their backs on marriage, according to a government report.

A survey by Statistics Korea of Koreans aged between 19 and 34 found that just 36% have a positive opinion of marriage.

That's down from 56% in 2012.

The report found that many young Koreans feel they do not have enough money for marriage at a time when the cost of living is high.

Others said they don't think that marriage is necessary.

The report also found that only 28% of the women surveyed have a positive opinion of marriage.

This may be because women are choosing to put their jobs first — before marrying and starting a family.

Earlier in the year, Statistics Korea said that the number of marriages in the country in 2022 was the lowest ever recorded.

There were 192,000 marriages in 2022. The number of marriages recorded has now decreased in each of the last 11 years.

The government is worried, and has spent years trying to encourage young people to marry and have children, since the country's birth rate is also falling.

But more Koreans are happy to stay single. There is even a word for people who choose not to marry: bihon.

And instead of encouraging Koreans to marry, some people are asking the government to do more for single people who have chosen to live on their own.



Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Report: Fewer Koreans Have a Positive View of Marriage

こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を楽しく勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

ぼくの日常生活の話を聞くことで、日本語のリスニングをよくしたり、新しい言葉を知ってもらえたらいいなと思います。


今日はぼくのちょっとくやしい経験について話します。
英語がうまく聞き取れなくて、くやしい経験をした、という話です。

昨日の夜、ぼくたちが泊まっているアパートで、他の部屋の人たちと夜ご飯を一緒に食べよう！ということになりました。

1人はアメリカの人、もう1人はドイツの人。
そして日本人である妻とぼく、の4人でした。

妻は英語がある程度話せるし聞き取れます。
昨日もだいたいの会話がわかるので、楽しく話していました。

ぼくは、聞き取るのが結構大変でした。
それぞれの人の話し方の特徴もあるし、スピードも少し早い。時々わかる時もあるけど、わからないことの方が多い。

こうなると、話についていくのはかなりむずかしいですね。

なんの話をしているかはわかりますが、詳細、詳しいことがわかりません。時々、妻に聞きながらなんとか聞き取ろうとしました。

オンラインレッスンで話す時は、自分と先生と1対1だから話しやすいですけど、人の話を聞くのはなかなかむずかしかったです。

でもこれも経験ですね。
昨日のちょっとくやしい気持ちを忘れずに、今日からまた英語の勉強をしようと思います。

自然な会話のスピードに慣れないといけないですね。
がんばります！

みなさんは同じような経験をしたことがありますか？
ありませんか？　


ぼくのオンラインレッスンでは、そういった話を一緒にすることもできます。ぜひ、いろんな経験を日本語で話してみましょう。



ぼくも英語や、今はトルコ語の勉強をがんばっています！
一緒に日本語の勉強もがんばりましょう！


ということで、今回は以上です。
最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！
