Podcast dedicado a aquellas personas apasionadas por la ciencia de las matematicas. 

Rincon de las Matematicas

Ep.4 アニメや漫画の中でよく出てくる「日本の部活動」。今回は同じくテニス部だったホストの2人が日本と海外の部活動の違いについて語りました！

Do you know what is 「bukatsudou(部活動)」? It means after school club activities in Japanese. In this episode, hosts are going to share the difference of 「bukatsudou」between Japan and foreign countries!

Real-Life Japan

#4 日本の部活動は本気すぎる?/ #2 日本人が使う日常表現 | #4 Japanese students are so serious about their club activities! / #2 Daily Japanese conversations

You will know of a very famous telenovela in Colombia.

1.- Una de las mejores telenovelas. 

2.-La versión colombiana marcó pauta. 

3.-La fortaleza de Betty

4.- Es imposible no reírte. 

5.- Es una enseñanza de amor propio.

Remember that I also teach Spanish on italki, in case you want to book a class with me :)

Colombia

5 razones por qué “Yo soy Betty, la fea” es lo mejor

En este episodio hablo un poco sobre viajar. In this episode I talk a little about traveling. (Find more content on ko-fi.com/minutopodcastsp)

Minuto Español

Viajar (To travel)

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

Russfriend  (all about russia) 

Сказка о рыбаке и  рыбке  часть 4

こんにちは、あかりです。2023年(ねん)、はじめてのエピソードです。あけましておめでとうございます！

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STEP 3. Check the whole script, it'll fill the gap in your understanding.

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Slow Japanese

Episode #45 - The beginning of a new year

Using Spoken Discourse Markers for IELTS Speaking

Discourse markers, such as "well," "so," "you know," and "I mean," are common in everyday speech. These words and phrases help guide conversations, signal a change in thought, or give the speaker time to think. For IELTS Speaking, using discourse markers effectively can enhance your fluency and coherence, making your responses more natural and organized.

Here are some key ways to use spoken discourse markers during the IELTS Speaking exam:

Starting Your Response: Using markers like "well" or "actually" can give you a moment to collect your thoughts before answering a question. For example, if asked about your favorite hobby, you could begin with, "Well, I really enjoy painting because it's relaxing."

Organizing Ideas: Words such as "firstly," "secondly," and "finally" can help structure your response when explaining something in detail. This makes it easier for the examiner to follow your ideas.

Clarifying and Rephrasing: Discourse markers like "I mean" or "in other words" are useful for clarifying points or rephrasing if you feel your initial response wasn’t clear enough. For instance, "In other words, I think traveling teaches us valuable life skills."

Filling Pauses: Using phrases like "you know" or "let me think" can fill pauses naturally, preventing awkward silences during your speaking test.

However, it's essential not to overuse discourse markers, as it can make your speech sound unnatural. Practice using them in moderation to sound fluent and confident in your responses.

IELTS Speaking Practice

IELTS Speaking - using discourse markers

In this chapter Mrs. Frisby goes to see Mr. Ages. Will he be able to help Timothy? 
Send me a message for your free pdf copy of this book. https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/13365914

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 

Chapter 2 Mr. Ages

В этом выпуске вы узнаете об известном писателе-романисте Льве Николаевиче Толстом. Его самые популярные произведения - "Война и мир" и "Анна Каренина".

Я начну краткий пересказ романа "Анна Каренина", но буду рассказывать только историю Анны Карениной, потому что она главная героиня. О других героях вы можете узнать из книги или фильма. 
Финал будет уже во второй части. 