How to Answer This Part 1 IELTS Speaking Question

TOPIC: Where you live now.
QUESTION: Would you like to see any changes in the area you live?

Answer Structure:
Answer + Reason + Example

Answer: Yeah, I’d love to see some changes.
Example: For one, better public transport would be great.
Reason: The buses here are pretty unreliable, so getting around can be a hassle. If they improved that, it’d make life much easier.

IELTS SPEAKING TIPS and STRATEGIES

Part 1 Question: Would you like to see any changes in the area you live?

Diary of a Bubbly Teacher👩‍🏫🤗😘

Memory of a class: Face drawing Punishment

Script

おはようございます。日本語だんだんポットキャストのゆかりです。

きのうは、「おはしも」の話(はなし)をしました。

「おはしも」とは、

・おさない
・はしらない
・しゃべらない
・もどらない
のことでしたね。

今日は、この「おはしも」をいつ習(なら)うのか話します。

私の友達(ともだち)は、学校の先生です。

彼女(かのじょ)に、いつ子供たちは「おはしも」を習うのか聞きました。

そのこたえはなんと、3さいでした。

日本の、保育園(ほいくえん)や幼稚園(ようちえん)で習います。

そして、地震(じしん)があったとき、
「おはしも」を思い出します。

私も、いつ習(なら)ったかおぼえていませんでしたが、

3歳とは、思いませんでした。

地震(じしん)が多い国なので、
ちいさいころから、練習(れんしゅう)するんですね。

では、今日も最後まで聞いてくれて、だんだん、です。

また、明日。

Japaneseだんだんpodcast

72. 「おはしも」はいつ習うのか/地震が多い日本②

Читаем сказку А.С. Пушкина и отвечаем на вопросы)) Жду Ваших ответов!

Russfriend  (all about russia) 

Сказка о рыбаке и  рыбке  часть 4

In this story, an aeroplane named Seven is using a secret energy source. But the assistant engineer might know what it is. 
This is Part 3 of 5. 

It was 12:00pm and Seven was playing cards with Zack the pilot in their hangar.
 
Seven picked up a few cards and slammed five down on the table. “Once again, I’m winning, Zack. When will you ever learn? You can’t beat me—Hah!” 

Zack, looking frustrated, said, “Next time I’ll beat you. I’m going to practice online. You’ll see. Next time.” 

Tobee arrived for work and went straight to the office. He noticed the security camera system was blinking, alerting some kind of action needed. Tobee took care of it and turned to exit the office. 

But what was this? In front of him there were several huge barrels labelled ‘7-Up’. Tobee thought that it was illegal to use 7-Up. He understood it was a cheaper fuel source, but he believed it wasn’t worth the risk. Tobee believed in the government’s decision to ban 7-Up as a fuel source. 

Tobee stepped out into the main hangar and confronted Zack. 

“Boss? There are seven giant barrels of 7-Up in the office. Have you been giving it to Seven? You know that’s illegal, right? Why are you doing this? You’re risking your entire business.” 

Zack looked undeniably suspicious and worried. He struggled to speak confidently and said, “Oh that… that’s left over from my son’s 14th birthday party last week. Want some?” 

Tobee said, “Uh… okay. But… I’m a bit… hurt that you didn’t invite me…” 

Zack laughed nervously. “Yes… I only just invited family and friends… Sorry, Tobee. Maybe next time. Uhh, feel free to take some home if you want.” 

As Tobee left the main hangar, Seven whispered to Zack, “Phew, that was a close one. Thankfully he bought it.” 

Tobee didn’t believe Zack’s improvised story, but he tried to play along. He didn’t want Zack catching onto him. Tobee thought that he’d discover the truth for himself. 


Being a Cloud

Seven the Aeroplane

Quizá no lo sepas, pero hay más de una gran sorpresa en Puebla, uno de los estados más representativos de todo México no solo por su cultura sino por su gastronomía, geografía e impresionantes leyendas.
En este episodio, hablamos de los más representativo de Puebla como estado, pasando por cosas como la leyenda de los volcanes Popocatépetl e Iztaccíhuatl (una historia mejor que la de Romeo y Julieta), platillos gastronómicos, bebidas alcohólicas y por su puesto algunas expresiones y modismos de este estado para que mejores tu nivel de español aún más.

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/cultura-poblana

Es De Verdad

T2 E1 - Cultura, modismos y expresiones de Puebla México

This episode is part two of the episode How to Answer, "Why Should We Hire You?" In this episode, you will increase your English vocabulary for everyday conversations in your personal life or work. You'll learn seven definitions for the phrases and idioms I used in the last episode. You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. 

If you currently work or want to work with native English speakers from the U.S., you won't want to miss it!

Episode originally published on September 4, 2020.
Transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/hit-the-ground-running-phrase/.
Infographics for this episode at https://www.pinterest.com/ExpresstoImpress/. 

Express to Impress

Hit the Ground Running and Other English Phrases

Governments across the world are busy encouraging people to buy electric vehicles (EVs) as countries try to meet climate targets.

In some places, customers have been given incentives to buy EVs, making them cheaper than oil-powered cars at the showroom.

But drivers have been wondering whether new EVs will hold their value over time.

It's a topic that has received a lot of attention online. A number of different sites report that in many markets the prices of secondhand EVs are depreciating faster than the prices of oil-powered cars.

Depreciation is to be expected with all vehicles. As soon as a new car is driven away from the showroom, it loses some of its value.

But aging EVs are a little different to aging oil-powered cars — they come with a unique set of challenges.

In the first half of 2023, Car Dealer magazine reported that 29 of the top 30 biggest depreciating used cars were EVs.

The EV market is growing all the time, and while a few years ago there was not enough supply to meet customer demand, that's no longer the case.

Previously, customers looking for an EV might have settled for a used vehicle, but they don't have to anymore.

New models may also promise newer battery technology or longer battery life, causing people to choose a new vehicle over an older one. Perhaps they are also encouraged by those generous government incentives to buy new.

But it might not be all bad news for EV owners who are looking to sell their used vehicles. Writing for Euronews, Geraldine Herbert argues that increased public confidence in EVs will help slow depreciation rates, because people will feel more comfortable buying older vehicles.

In the next few years, the EV market will keep growing as countries end sales of new oil-powered cars, and according to Herbert this means that more EVs will keep more of their value over time.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Do Electric Vehicles Hold Their Value Over Time?

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