Today's episode is the audio to the Guide to the TOEFL - Reading presentation. In it, you'll learn what the reading section of the Test of English as a Foreign Language requires, as well as hear some sample questions and answers. Download the transcript here: https://lovelangwri.com/2022/06/21/guide-to-the-toefl-reading/

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Guide to the TOEFL - Reading

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Привет!

В этом выпуске подкаста мы поговорим о цветах и их влиянии на наше настроение. Мы повторим названия цветов на русском языке, а также различных оттенков.

Полезная лексика в этом выпуске:
- страсть - сильное увлечение
- пространство - место, территория
- утомительный - что-то, от чего устаёшь
- благоприятный - хороший, подходящий, способствующий чему-либо
- простор - свободное, обширное пространство
- таинственный = загадочный - непонятный, неясный, скрытый
- вдохновлять - пробуждать творческий подъем, прилив творческих сил и творческой энергии

Приятного прослушивания!

Speak fluent Russian B1-B2

Выпуск 4. Влияние цвета на настроение

Enjoy the twentieth first episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, we will be wishing my sister a HAPPY BIRTHDAY and also learn about  the wonderful ways birthdays are celebrated in different corners of the world. You will also learn about two unique traditions that my family does for each person's birthday.

Some of my guests who will be sharing their own unique cultures with all of you are  from Somalia, China, Vietnam, Sudan, and Japan. 

Somalia - [00:01:38]
China -  [00:02:25]
Vietnam - [00:03:04]
Sudan - [00:03:47]
Japan - [00:04:47]

Culture To Grow

Episode 21: Birthday Culture Around the World Part 2


   a. Keep an eye on - To watch or monitor closely.
      Example: "Could you keep an eye on my bag while I go grab a coffee?"
   b. Get cold feet - To suddenly become nervous or hesitant about something.
      Example: "He got cold feet and backed out of the bungee jumping experience."
   c. Put your foot in your mouth - To say something embarrassing or tactless.
      Example: "I put my foot in my mouth by accidentally revealing her surprise party."
   d. Shoulder the burden - To take responsibility or handle a difficult situation.
      Example: "She willingly shoulders the burden of taking care of her elderly parents."
   e. Head over heels - To be deeply infatuated or in love with someone.
      Example: "They fell head over heels for each other at first sight."


IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

Body-related idioms:

In this episode you will learn HSK2-6 vocabularies.I hope you can enjoy this.Fell free to leave your suggestion!

HSK2

HSK2 Lesson six Vocabularies

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#60 東京VS大阪 / TOKYO VS OSAKA / 도쿄 VS 오사카

Join us on English Learners Boost, where language meets the spirit of Halloween! In this episode, we'll explore common phrasal verbs that add a spooky twist to your English skills. Plus, don't forget to check out our host's iTalki profile for personalized English lessons and unleash your language potential. Happy learning and a Happy Halloween!

English Learner's Boost

Phrasal Verb for Halloween

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YcohEGCWrcoUrAuLOiZcdW2QeddbXoGW0PKv6qOa4bE/edit?usp=sharing

International Tea Day is observed every year on May 21st and it aims to raise awareness of the long history and deep cultural and economic significance of Tea around the world. The idea is to promote and to somehow Implement activities in favour of promoting everything related to tea.

 International Tea Day has been celebrated for quite some time. It started off on December 15th in countries like India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia and others across Africa such as Malaysia and Tanzania. The idea is to draw global attention to tea and to the global tea trade.

It has also been  linked to wanting more support to keep the cost of tea down. In 2015, the Indian Government proposed expanding the observance of International Tea today  by having some kind of intergovernmental group to discuss tea. They created something which led to big efforts to support the world's tea economy and in 2015, they had a big meeting in Milan to discuss the idea of an international Tea Day.  It then went to the United Nations. And that's how We managed to get International Tea Day on the 21st of May. Here's some very interesting facts about tea here in the UK:

The average British person drinks 876 cups of tea every single year. So, that's well over two cups a day if my calculations are right.

 And, apparently, for centuries, it was used only as a medicine. 

Tea was first introduced to Britain almost 400 years ago and was described, described as a Chinese drink because it first came from China.

A cup of tea has become native to British culture. It's the number one choice for British people and herbal teas are also very popular these days. 
