In this episode, we’re going to explore the subtle but important difference between “性格 (xìnggé)” and “个性 (gèxìng)” in Chinese! Do they both mean “character”? I’ll walk you through their meanings, common usages, and how to choose the right word in different situations. Plus, learn some handy phrases along the way~

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Character or Style? 中文里的“性格”和“个性”

¡No te creo ni madres que ya es 2022! Wow, como vuela el tiempo.
Si quieres dar el siguiente paso en tu nivel de español y empezar a hablar más fluido y natural como nosotros lo hacemos, entonces este episodio es sin duda para ti. Alejandro y yo nos encargamos de traerte hasta la puerta de tu casa este episodio en el que aprenderás bastantes usos de la palabra "Madre", expresando emociones tales como: 
- Enojo
- Alegría
- Indiferencia
- Negación
- Y mucho más...

No voy a mentir, el uso de esta palabra (Madre), aunque es muy informal, es sin duda de lo más importante en el español mexicano. Es más importante que saber el nombre del presidente. Te garantizo que cuando termines de escuchar este episodio, tu español habrá pasado de algo académico sin uso y aburrido a algo más natural, nativo y super útil que oirás y/o usarás cuando visites México.

Si deseas leer la transcripción de este podcast para no perderte ni una sola palabra de lo que decimos, puedes hacerlo yendo a este enlace: https://esdeverdad.com/podcast/palabras-con-madre

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T1 E2 - Aprender a usar la palabra "Madre" en el español mexicano

A:	Next. Passport, please.

B:	Hello. Here you are.

A:	How long will you stay?

B:	Once again, please.

A:	How long will you stay?

B:	For 2 weeks.

A:	Where will you stay?

B:	At the L Hotel.

A:	What’s the purpose of your stay?

B:	Once again, please. Slowly please.

A:	What’s the purpose of your stay?

B:	I'm here on business, and to sightsee.

A:	Okay. Thank you. Welcome to the United States.

English Conversation/Dialogue

Immigration Check 

Hi, guys!

Today we are gonna have a short lesson about crimes!

We are going to study new words and grammar. And as homework you will have some exercises.
Let’s go.

Crime is a very interesting topic, and a bad guy who takes your money or kills someone we can call a criminal, a felon or a culprit. This guy usually commits a crime.

Okay, so a criminal, a felon or a culprit commits a crime.

What other crimes should we know?

Bribery. Bribery is a crime when one person gives money to get an illegal service. For example, a person gives a doctor 1000$ to make fake papers. When you make fake papers, we call it forgery. 

Okay, bribery, to give a bribe.

Next word is blackmail. If he wanted to give a bribe, but his doctor refused, he can blackmail him. It means that he writes: “If you don’t do what I want, I will ruin your life”. He threatens this person.

Blackmail, to blackmail, blackmailer.


If this person doesn’t listen to this guy, he starts stalking him. He becomes a stalker. He follows him every minute. He wants to get what he’s asking for.

Finally the police arrest him. He is a criminal and he’s behind bars. 

People start talking about him:

“-It is said that he is a criminal
-yes, he is said to be a blackmailer and stalker. He also gave a bribe!”

If you look at these sentences you can see a very good grammar structure.

Let's take a closer look.

For example, we say  “She is a teacher.” We can also say “it is said that she is a teacher” or “sh is said to be a teacher” 

It is said she is beautiful
She is said to be beautiful.


Practise these sentences at home and ask me for correct answers in messages.

He is smart. 
He is a felon. He gives a bribe.
She is a stalker. She stalks him every day.
Criminals commit crimes. 
Bob is a felon. He blackmails people.
Susue is a criminal. She blackmails people and gives bribes.

That’s it guys. If yo9u liked this podcast, and this lesson you can book a trial lesson with me!


Excellent at English with Kate K

CRIMES!

En este audio, escucharás la invitación de la Comunidad Japonesa a la comunidad local para la inauguración de una nueva escultura nipona en la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires.

🎧Escúchalo con atención dos veces y pon a prueba tu comprensión auditiva con esta pregunta:

El evento japonés contará con:

✔1) La presencia del gobernador
✔2) La asistencia del embajador nipón,
✔3) Los vecinos de la ciudad.

🚀¿Cuál es la respuesta correcta?

Alas en español

Festejo de la Comunidad Japonesa en Buenos Aires

日本の一番南に、沖縄（おきなわ）という県があります。ビーチリゾートで、日本語のテキストにもよく出てくる、有名な島です。けれども、実は戦争のあとの27年間、日本ではなくアメリカの島でした。そんな「オキナワ」が日本の「沖縄」にもどった日。それが50年前の5月15日です。今月は、お祝いのムードがあって、とてもいい感じ。たぶん今年中、続くでしょう。私は沖縄人（ウチナーンチュ）ではありませんが、沖縄の皆さんを尊敬しています。だから記念に、アルゼンチンで感じた「沖縄の思い出」を書いておこうと思います。

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じゃあ、またね！







すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第10話　沖縄（オキナワ）の日

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5 Useful Phrases for the IELTS Speaking Test

Taking the IELTS Speaking test is not difficult and in fact, you can even get a band score of 8 to 9…if you know what you are doing.

The IELTS Speaking test lasts for about 11-14 minutes. It is designed to assess your pronunciation, fluency, grammar, and vocabulary. It is divided into three parts.

When taking the IELTS Speaking test, you have to keep in mind that using effective phrases will help you get a high band score. Vocabulary and grammar are two of the criteria in this part of the IELTS test.


Here are some ideas to help you succeed at it and to impress the examiner!

1. Opening Statements
How you open your statements is your first opportunity to impress the examiner. 

Examples:

Today, I’d like to share with you about…
In this talk, I’m going to tell you how…

2. Closing statements
The manner in which you end your statements plays a vital role in the IELTS speaking test too.

Examples:

In conclusion…
To sum up…
To summarize

3. Beginning the Main Body of Your Speech 
Once you are asked a question or given a topic to talk about, be creative and use phrases and expressions that the examiner will find appealing. 

Examples:

 First and foremost….
And why do I find it so appealing? It is, after all….
To begin with… 

4. Building on Your Idea
When you have started talking about your topic, you would want to include some background information and some explanations and examples to help develop your topic. 

Examples:

Another reason why I like…
One of the main advantages…
One of the consequences…

5. Expressing Your Opinions
You should change your words while presenting your viewpoint on a subject, just as you should when adding personal experiences, rather than repeating the phrase ‘I think’.

Examples:

In my opinion…
I firmly believe that…
From my point of view…

These ideas will help you to succeed and more will be covered in our 1to1 private classes together.

Schedule it now and to your success!
 

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

5 Useful Phrases for the IELTS Speaking Test Succeed At Your IELTS Test Now!

IELTS Speaking Part 3 - Photography. Question 2.

What are the pros and cons of digital photography?

Here are some relevant vocabulary you can use:

Digital photography, capturing , images, better quality pictures, cost & time, processing and proof costs,  printing costs,  edit, computer, software, film camera, capturing motion, technological skills

I hope it helps you get closer to your IELTS speaking goal!

Let me know how I can assist your spoken English development.
