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#AncientMonasteries Monasteries actively participate in social welfare and practice the concept of "protecting the land and all living beings", guiding religious and secular believers to jointly safeguard the plateau ecosystem and spread positive energy.

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!

🗣️ Today’s Japanese Tip Casual Aizuchi for Friendly Conversations 🌱 In Japanese conversation, aizuchi (相づち / あいづち) are short responses used while listening. They show that you are paying attention and help the conversation flow naturally 😊 Here are some casual aizuchi often used with friends or in relaxed conversations: ●うん、うん – yes / I’m listening ●ふーん – I see / interesting ●へえー！ – really? / wow 😮 ●たしかに！ – that’s true ●なるほど – I understand ●ええー！ – oh! / surprised ●そっかそっか – I see, that makes sense ⸻ ⚠️ Important Notes • These aizuchi are casual. 👉 Avoid using them in business situations, interviews, or with supervisors. ☑️うん sounds friendly, but can feel too informal in formal settings. 👉 In polite situations, use はい instead. ☑️Using too many aizuchi may sound unnatural 😅 👉 Listen carefully and respond naturally. You don’t need long sentences. Even small reactions can make Japanese conversations feel warm and natural 🌸

On Sunday, I took the TOEIC exam. I was a little nervous and ended up waking up earlier than usual. On my way to the test center, I listened to some TOEIC listening audio to get my ears warmed up. When I arrived, the place was filled with people who were also there to take the test. Everyone had such serious expressions on their faces. The listening section was faster than I expected, and there were a few moments when I felt panicked, but I managed to stay focused all the way through. The reading section was tough because of the time management. I spent too much time on the grammar questions, so I had to rush toward the end. Even so, I feel like I did my best. I read as carefully as I could and chose the answers that made the most sense to me. It wasn’t perfect, but I’m sure I gave it everything I had. After the test, all the tension drained from my body, and I suddenly felt really hungry. On my way home, I bought something sweet as a little reward for my hard work. I don’t know the result yet, but for now, I’m relieved that it’s finally over. I really hope my score goes up at least a little compared to last time.

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قال رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ٫ خیرکم من تعلم القرآن وعلمہ The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: The best among you is he who learns the Quran and teaches it to others.

I do not know how to use this platform anymore. When I first signed up, I was able to find a language exchange partner. They took that feature away. I created posts in my target language, used the "invite tutor" feature so that a teacher can take a look at my portuguese writing for corrections, only to discover the "invite tutor" button only messages a teacher to let them know you are possibly interested in being their student. I already have a teacher and I am sure many other students do too, but what about outside the lessons with our teacher? Which brings me to my question that I would like to ask, how do other students in the community get their post corrected by teachers? I am assuming that teachers would have to discover the post and decide if they want to correct it? My others questions are, how do I use the community for support and Is there any way I could discover other students? My home page are all teachers. Only teachers. I like the idea of remaining on one platform. Im 100% aware of Tandem and I thiinnkkk....HELLOTALK, I almost forgot its name; its called HelloTalk. The goal is daily interaction with real people that speak the language and to be corrected as I communicate when speaking and writing. Perhaps iTalki is mainly for students seeking teachers. Maybe I do need to use a platform that supports what Im looking for. I have no idea.

What does "home" mean to you at this stage in your life? Every person has a different definition of "home". I think that home is the place you feel safe, have people you love around you. It doesn't necessarily have to be the place you were born. I also think that I am in a process of searching that place. Even though I have spent 12 years of my life in Japan and feel secure here, I don't really feel that my home is here. But at the same time I don't think that my hometown is my home anymore.

What are your experiences of living away from your childhood home? I have moved to Japan 12 years ago, when I was too young and unexperienced, maybe scared a bit of everything. Living alone without a family or anyone was a challenge but I think it made me a better person. I saw life from a different perspective, learnt a lot and became independent.