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Skip the BS and get the English Speaking Job

As it's already May, a lot of the part 1 and part 2 topics are changing in the IELTS speaking exam. Let's start with the topic "Describe a positive change you made in your life" with some good idioms which are explained below.

Remember this is just an example answer, and you should never learn example answers off by heart. It's very important to speak naturally in the speaking exam.


Idioms used in the example answer:

Out of shape

If someone is unhealthy or not able to do a lot of physical activity, we can say they are out of shape.

“He drinks and smokes too much, and has become very out of shape.”



In good shape

If you’re in good shape, you are fit and healthy. This  especially refers to the physical condition of your body ( being at a healthy weight, not overweight, getting plenty of exercise)


Run down

If you’re feeling run down, you are tired and lacking energy, usually after a sustained period without enough rest.

“After working late in the office every night for the last 2 weeks, he started to feel very run down.”


Full of beans

Someone who has a lot of energy might be described as full of beans.

“Young children are always full of beans, and love to run around, and play.”


Fit as a fiddle

Fit as a fiddle means ‘in very good health’ and may more often be used to refer to older people.

“My grandfather is 86, but is still as fit as a fiddle, and goes to exercise in the park every morning.”


Picture of good health

To look the picture of health simply means to look very healthy and well.

“Wow! Have you been going to the gym recently? You look the picture of health.


IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a positive change you made in your life - IELTS speaking part 2

Hola, estudiantes 👋

🗣Vamos a practicar el pasado con una nueva historia. 
Voy a contarles una historia de vergüenza 🙈🙈


Chatty Spanish

¡Qué vergüenza!

Mínɡtiān xīnɡqī liù, nǐ qù xuéxiào mɑ?
A：明天        星期   六，你 去   学校   吗？
   Wǒ qù xuéxiào.
B：我 去  学校。
   Nǐ qù xuéxiào zuò shénme?
A：你去   学校    做   什么？
   Wǒ qù xuéxiào kàn shū. 
B：我去    学校    看   书。


日常对话 daily conversation

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Hi everyone, welcome to Spanish You’ll Actually Use. Today we’re talking about something very real: the fear of speaking another language. 
If you’ve ever felt nervous, embarrassed, or afraid of making mistakes… you’re not alone.

Spanish You’ll Actually Use

Why are we afraid to speak another language?

朋友：
  从屡次来信看，你的心境近来似乎很不宁静。烦恼究竟是一种暮气，是一种病态，你还是一个十八九岁的青年，就这样颓唐沮丧，我实在替你担忧。
  一般人欢喜谈玄，你说烦恼，他便从“哲学辞典”里拖出“厌世主义”“悲观哲学”等等堂哉皇哉的字样来叙你的病由。我不知道你感觉如何？我自己从前仿佛也尝过烦恼的况味，我只觉得忧来无方，不但人莫之知，连我自己也莫名其妙，哪里有所谓哲学与人生观！我也些微领过哲学家的教训：在心气和平时，我景仰希腊廊下派哲学者，相信人生当皈依自然，不当存有慎喜贪恋；我景仰托尔斯泰，相信人生之美在宥与爱；我景仰布朗宁，相信世间有丑才能有美，不完全乃真完全；然而外感偶来，心波立涌，拿天大的哲学，也抵挡不住。这固然是由于缺乏修养，但是青年们有几个修养到“不动心”的地步呢？从前长辈们往往拿“应该不应该”的大道理向我说法。他们说，像我这样一个青年应该活泼泼的，不应该暮气沉沉的，应该努力做学问，不应该把自己的忧乐放在心头。谢谢罢，请留着这副“应该”的方剂，将来患烦恼的人还多呢！

 letter channel (start from《给青年的十二封信》,by 朱光潜)

（二）谈动 part 1 

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Daily English Podcast Chapter # 2

IELTS Speaking Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1. Birthdays Celebration.

Q. What is your date of birth?
Q. When was the last time you celebrated your birthday?
Q. Describe a birthday party you have attended?
Q. Do you celebrate your family members' birthday?

Let me know how you'd answer these questions ( don't hesitate to send me a message, I am approachable :) 