In today's podcast, ex-IELTS examiner Cambridge David explains why conjunctions, discourse markers, and signpost phrases are so important in the IELTS exam. He guides you through various examples, and shows you exactly how a Band 9 student uses Conjunctions to maximise their score. 

IELTS with Cambridge David

Conjunctions and Discourse Markers - why are they so important in IELTS?

(the) latter - referring to the second of 2 things mentioned / later - to express time, a time after now.

All Ways Business

Latter or later

If learning English really worked, why does it disappear when your career is on the line?

This short podcast explores a common experience among adult English learners who use the language at work. 

Many people can understand English well, prepare carefully, and perform confidently in low-pressure situations. However, during interviews, meetings, or important conversations, their English may suddenly feel unavailable.

Instead of focusing on grammar, vocabulary, or learning speed, this episode looks at what happens when pressure appears and why language access can change in high-stakes moments. 

It invites listeners to reflect on the difference between knowing English and being able to use it when professional consequences are involved.

The goal of this episode is not to offer quick solutions, but to help learners recognize a pattern that often goes unnoticed and to better understand why progress can feel inconsistent, even after years of study.

Written by Anatoly Glazkov

⭐ The Voice Unlock Method™ –  The Inner Game of Speaking English with Calm, Clarity & Presence 

If learning English really worked, why does it disappear when your career is on the line?

Why does one Russian word have so many forms? Discover the logic behind Russian cases and learn why they're much easier than they seem.

Russian without panic!)))

Scary Russian cases (Episode 2)

HSK 3-6 Text Audios

HSK 3 Lesson 7 Passage 1 

Jon (Madrid) y Joan (Barcelona) hablan con Miguel, un profesor de ELE experto en pronunciación y muy conocido por su presencia en las Redes Sociales. ¡Relájate y escúchanos!

¡Qué Pasa! Podcast en Español

VIS A VIS Con MIGUEL PÉREZ (@profedeespanol_) | La VIDA SECRETA de un profe 'INFLUENCER' (PARTE 1)

The boardroom shimmered with anticipation. It was our moment – the chance to present our green energy solution to a potential billion-dollar partner.  Months of research and development hung in the balance.  As CEO, I knew the presentation had to be flawless.

Flashback six weeks.  We'd made the initial contact with them, but our initial proposal was met with a lukewarm response.  Their feedback – "unclear goals" and "lack of data-driven evidence."  It was a harsh lesson.  We'd underestimated the importance of clear communication.

This time, we went all in on preparation.  We drilled down on their specific needs, tailoring our presentation to address their environmental goals and cost-saving projections.  Data became our mantra.  Charts, graphs, and case studies were meticulously crafted to showcase the impact of our technology.

Anticipating questions was paramount.  Our team planned every scenario, rehearsing responses until they were clear, concise, and confident.  Even the presentation slides – clean, visually appealing, and focused on the message – became a communication tool.

Fast forward to the meeting.  My opening statement resonated.  It wasn't just about our technology; it was about a shared vision for a sustainable future.  The data painted a compelling picture, each statistic linked back to the investor's needs.  When questions arose, our team delivered prepared, impactful responses.

The atmosphere shifted.  Their executives leaned forward, engaged.  The follow-up discussions were lively, brimming with possibilities.  We left that day with a handshake and a renewed sense of optimism.

Weeks later, they signed the partnership agreement.  Looking back, it wasn't just our technology that won them over.  It was the preparation, the clear communication, and the confidence we exuded. In business, effective communication is the bridge between good ideas and successful partnerships.  And that bridge is built on preparation.

The Global Professional Podcast

Preparation is Key - A Business Story - EP 25

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。


今日はぼくの新しい生活について話します。

実は今週の金曜から海外へ行きます。
旅行ではないです。でも旅行のような感じでもあります。

約1年間、いくつかの国を回ります。
旅行しながら生活する、
生活しながら旅行する、
そんな風にすごすつもりです。

このために、いろんな準備をしてきました。
今は自分たちの家もないし、車もありません。
この短い期間だけ、実家におじゃましています。

持っていく荷物以外のほとんどは手放しました。
売ったり、あげたりしました。

自分の物がなくなっていくにつれて、気持ちはどんどん軽くなります。不思議な感覚です。

ここからの1年は1か月ごとに滞在する場所を変えながら移動していこうと思います。

Podcastでもその生活のはなしをします。
それだけではなくて、もちろん、日本の話もたくさんしていきます。

今回は
トルコからスタートして、ジョージアやヨーロッパの方へいつもりです。

ヨーロッパでオススメの場所があれば、教えてください。


またこんな旅行の話を一緒にしたい！と思った方はぜひ、オンラインレッスンでお話しましょう！

italkiでお待ちしています！

今回も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！

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★Kindle Japanese books
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★Kindle本
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Atsushi のJapanese podcast (travel/news /文法・漢字・語彙/Osaka/Hokkaido/🇹🇷🇬🇪🇦🇲🇪🇸🇵🇹)

#368 新しい生活、について！

★lesson on italki 
https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/9451959/japanese

★buy me a coffee 
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ccr9nwq8ytV

★Kindle Japanese books
https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AAtsushi+_Japanese&s=relevancerank&text=Atsushi+_Japanese&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1

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


今日もN4です！
昨日に引き続き、〜のに、をします！
使う目的を話す時に使います。

・これは袋を閉じるのに使います。

・このiPadは仕事をするのに使います。

・この機械はコーヒーを焙煎するのに使います。

・Netflixは英語を勉強するのに使います。

・これは、猫と遊ぶのに使います。

こんな感じですね！
この使い方はけっこうカジュアルな感じですね。
僕はビジネスで使う時はーために、と言い換えて話すと思います。

・このiPadは仕事をするために使います。

という感じですね。

ぜひ一緒に声に出してみ練習してみてください。
それから、例文も作ってみてください。

何回か話してますが、僕はKindleで例文をたくさん入れた日本語の本を出しています。今7冊になりました！

例文で使い方がわかるようになると思いますので、興味のある人は上のリンクを見てみてください！

ということで、今回も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！