Learn 3 more idioms to use in your IELTS speaking exam.

IELTS Speaking Practice

Idioms for IELTS

In this episode, I’ll explore how Chinese people don’t always say “I love you” directly. So, what’s the replaced way? Let’s dive into the art of expressing love in Chinese and make your Valentine’s Day extra special!

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Valentine's Day：用中文表达爱意

[conversation 1]

A : 생선이 어디에 있어요?
B : 왼쪽으로 쭉 가세요. 생선은 고기 가게 옆에 있어요.
A : 주스는 어디에 있어요?
B : 앞으로 쭉 가세요. 술 옆에 있어요.

[conversation 1]

A : Where are the fish?
B : Go straight to the left. It is next to the meat store.
A : Where are the juice?
B : Go straight forward. They are next to the liquor section.


[conversation 2]

A : 이 근처에 백화점이 있어요?
B : 네, 있어요. 이쪽으로 쭉 가세요. 그럼 오른쪽에 있어요.
A : 얼마나 걸려요?
B : 10분쯤 걸려요.
A : 고맙습니다.

[conversation 2]

A : Is there a department store around here?
B : Yes, here is. Go straight this way. Then it is on the right.
A : How lon does it take?
B : It takes about 10 minutes.
A : Thank you.

[vocabulary]

위 above/on
아래 under/below
앞 front
뒤 behind
옆 beside/side
안 inside
밖 outside
오른쪽 right side
왼쪽 left side

[grammar point]

N이/가 N에 있다/없다
N이/가 있어요 means that N is located or exists,
while N이/가 없어요 means the opposite.
N에 is used with N이/가 있어요 to show where N is located.

Reading Korea.

Location and direction

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lessen and repeat the sounds of the alphapets and words 

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Similar sounds in Arabicc Alphapete practice

Agente: Hola. Buen día. ¿Como puedo ayudarle?
Daniela: hola! Vuelo a Ecuador y mi vuelo sale en 1 hora. ¿Podría decirme dónde puedo hacer mi check-in?
Agente: ¿Cuál es su número de vuelo?
Daniela : IB231. 
Agente: Sale en 1 hora desde la terminal 12.
Daniela : Gracias. 

Agente: Hola. ¿Puedo ver su boleto y pasaporte, por favor?
Daniela : Aquí tiene. 
Agente: ¿Tiene algún equipaje que necesite facturar?
Daniela: Sí , tengo una maleta
Agente: El peso máximo permitido en el checkin es de 15kg. ¿Su  maleta pesa menos de 15 kg?
Daniela: Sí. Creo que sí.
Agente: Por favor, ponga su equipaje en la báscula.
Daniela: Aquí tiene ¡Oh! Pesa poco menos de 15 kg. Excelente.
Agente: Está bien. ¿Prefiere los asientos en el pasillo o cerca de la ventana?
Daniela: Mmm. Ventana por favor. Me gusta mirar las nubes mientras vuelo.
Agente: Fantástico.  Le he dado un asiento al lado de las alas para que también pueda tener espacio adicional para las piernas.
Daniela: Eso es muy amable de su parte. ¡Gracias! Yo realmente lo aprecio mucho.
Agente : ¡Un placer! Aquí está su tarjeta de embarque. ¡Que tenga un gran vuelo!
Agent: Hello. Good day. How can I help you?
Danielle: hello! I fly to Ecuador and my flight leaves in 1 hour. Could you tell me where I can do my check-in?
Agent: What is your flight number?
Daniela: IB231.
Agent: Departs in 1 hour from Terminal 12.
Danielle: Thank you.

Agent: Hello. May I see your ticket and passport please?
Daniela: Here you go.
Agent: Do you have any luggage that you need to check in?
Daniela: Yes, I have a suitcase
Agent: The maximum weight allowed at check-in is 15kg. Does your suitcase weigh less than 15 kg?
Daniela: Yes. I think so.
Agent: Please put your luggage on the scale.
Daniela: Here you go Oh! It weighs just under 15 kg. Excellent.
Agent: It's okay. Do you prefer seats in the aisle or near the window?
Danielle: Hmm. Window please. I like to watch the clouds while I fly.



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El aeropuerto 

Here are three comparative idioms that are commonly used in English:
1.	As busy as a bee: Meaning very busy or industrious.
Example: "During the holiday season, the shops are as busy as bees with shoppers."
2.	As light as a feather: Meaning very light in weight.
Example: "The package was as light as a feather, making it easy to carry."
3.	As clear as day: Meaning very clear and obvious.
Example: "Her explanation was as clear as day; everyone understood it easily."


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Comparative Idioms 

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