Being able to talk on a wide variety of topics is really helpful for getting a higher mark on the IELTS test. In this podcast I will help you to form opinions and ideas for Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2. You can also book a private lesson with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a lesson soon!

It's not that I was sad, but for the sake of the question, I would say that I enjoyed PICARD. PICARD is a Star Trek TV series created by Amazon Prime that lasted only 3 seasons. However, it was very well done. I suppose the target audience for the series were not only the Star trek fans in general, but also the older fans of the Start Trek Next Generation series. In fact, in this just mentioned series, the Captain of the Enterprise was indeed Picard. And in this new season, created around his character, all the old crew was revived, including their old spaceship. Fortunately, they did make the show very well–in my opinion. Probably, it was a good idea to make only 3 seasons from the beginning–but I'm never tired to watch Picard's adventures.

💬 WHO and COMMAS in Relative Clauses Perhaps you’ve come across the following sentences: “My sister, who is a nurse, lives in Chicago.” “My sister who is a nurse lives in Chicago.” They look the same, so which one is correct? 🤔 Both ✅ They are both correct, but they send a different message. EXPLANATION 1️⃣ My sister, who is a nurse, lives in Chicago. - The speaker has one sister. - The information “who is a nurse” is extra information. - We already know who the speaker is talking about, so the clause is not necessary. 💡 That’s why we use commas. 2️⃣ My sister who is a nurse lives in Chicago. - The speaker has more than one sister. - The information “who is a nurse” is essential to identify which sister they mean. 💡 We cannot remove it, so there are no commas. Rule to remember: If the information is extra -> use commas. If the information is necessary -> no commas #relative clauses

【CEO's Business Quiz】Can you handle a direct question from a Japanese manager?　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Hi, I'm SHIMPEI. I have 25 years of experience as a CEO in Japan and overseas. In a Japanese meeting, "straight honesty" can sometimes be a "risky trap." Look at the screenshot from my original lesson material (Scenario 01). Situation: Your manager asks about a product with falling sales: 「現場ではどう思っている？ (What's the feedback from the field?)」 Which answer is the "safest" and most professional in a Japanese office? A: 正直、このモデルはもう売れません。 B: 最近、少し売りにくさを感じています。 C: 販売方法について、少し整理が必要かもしれません。 Think like a Japanese professional! Each choice is grammatically correct, but only one protects your reputation and moves the business forward. The Answer: I'll share the "logic of Japanese management" in my next post or during my trial lesson. If you're serious about succeeding in a Japanese company, check my profile for more details. #Japanese #BusinessJapanese #WorkingInJapan #italki

Hi! I have learned about 230 new English words since 13th October last year. I know it's not too much for a big progress but it's a success for me to keep going!

The Japanese name for lycoris, "higanbana" (彼岸花, "the flower of Higan"), refers to a flower that grows along the Sanzu River. In the minds of the Japanese, this flower is associated with autumn, farewell, reincarnation and the grief related to the afterlife. The name is derived from the word "higan", a Buddhist term that refers to the autumn equinox and the concept of "retreating into oblivion" and the equinoctial week itself.