The area you live in is one of the compulsory part 1 topics. Lets have a listen to some example questions and answers for this part 1 speaking topic.

IELTS 85 Speaking

How to describe the area you live in

A second batch of 5 Idioms that you can use for business and every day life!

5 Weekly Idioms 

5 Idioms - Week 2

Hola, Hola. espero que estés  bien. Mi nombre es Rosy, soy tutora de español y te quiero dar la bienvenida a este podcast, dedicado a los libros. 

En estos primeros episodios te estaré compartiendo capítulos de uno se mis libros favoritos.  


THE CHARM OF BOOKS

Libro: Mujercitas 

Un breve episodio sulle stranezze del web, ci sarebbe molto altro da dire ma non c'è fretta, sarà il per il prossimo episodio.

The Italian Miscellaneous Podcast🖐 

Internet è un posto strano!

From Miami to global travel, discover the story behind why I keep coming back to the classroom.

Real English Skills

Meet Your Teacher

É muito importante falar sobre a rotina e este episódio vai dar-vos alguns exemplos!

Portuguese Audios for Beginners A2 -Áudios em Português para Principiantes A2

Rotina Semanal

Master the Art of Conversation: Active Listening Best Practices
In today's fast-paced world, truly being heard can feel like a luxury. Active listening, however, goes beyond simply hearing words. It's a powerful communication skill that fosters deeper understanding, builds trust, and strengthens relationships. Here are some best practices to elevate your active listening game:

Be Present: Put away distractions like phones and silence internal chatter. Focus solely on the speaker, conveying attentiveness through eye contact and open body language.

Listen Verbally and Nonverbally: Pay attention not just to words, but also to tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. These nonverbal cues can reveal underlying emotions or unspoken concerns.

Embrace Silence: Don't feel pressured to fill every pause. Comfortable silence allows the speaker to gather their thoughts and express themselves fully.

Ask Clarifying Questions: Don't assume you understand everything. Use open-ended questions to encourage elaboration and ensure you're on the same page.

Paraphrase and Summarize: Reflect back key points in your own words to confirm comprehension and demonstrate attentiveness. This also helps identify any misunderstandings early on.

Acknowledge Emotions: Validate the speaker's feelings with empathy. Show you understand their perspective, even if you don't agree.

Minimize Interruptions: Allow the speaker to finish their thoughts before responding. Interrupting hinders their flow and can come across as dismissive.

By incorporating these practices, you become a more engaged and supportive listener. This strengthens relationships in all areas of life, from building trust with clients to fostering deeper connections with loved ones. Remember, active listening is a continuous journey. With practice, you'll become a master of communication, fostering a world where everyone feels heard and understood.

The Global Professional Podcast

Active Listening Best Practices - Episode 83

Feeling stuck or unmotivated? In this episode, we share practical tips to help you stay motivated, no matter what challenges come your way. Learn how to set achievable goals, celebrate small wins, and build habits that keep you moving forward. Whether you're studying, working, or pursuing personal goals, these simple strategies will inspire you to keep going. Tune in and find your motivation boost today!

LEARN BY LISTENING

Getting Out Of A Funk

어서 오세요! 무슨 약이 필요하세요?
欢迎光临! 您需要什么药?	

감기약하고 해열제 주세요.
请给我感冒药和退烧药。

감기약은 하루 세 번 드세요. 열이 내리면 해열제는 드시지 마세요.
感冒药是一天吃三次。烧退了, 就不用吃退烧药了。	
	
상세하게 설명해 주셔서 감사합니다.
谢谢您的详细说明。	

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