A podcast for learners of English by an Australian English teacher, spoken in slower English, on a range of topics from coffee to Japan!

Comprehensible Australian Podcast

You’ll get a clear overview of the main tenses, practical examples, and tips to avoid common mistakes.
This episode is the perfect starting point if you want to build a strong foundation and feel more confident when using Spanish verbs.

Spanish Grammar Explained

Verb tenses in Spanish

Pequeño relato de sensaciones durante un día cualquiera,  a través del vaso medio lleno/Little story of sensations during any given day, through the glass half full.

Cosas que pasan cuando vivis en Argentina

Tres cosas buenas en un día de cuarentena/Three nice things during a quarantine day

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

En este episodio te dare una pequeña reseña historica de Venezuela y the hablare principalmente sobre la diversidad del territorio Venezolano.

Hablemos de Venezuela

Let's talk today about  Russian verbs of motion: идти/ходить

Transcription: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fz52KuQm536RqojhC3oNgfXdzRCq_XSmM41fzjIvCb0/edit?usp=sharing

Enjoy Russian with Yanchik ❤️

# 5 Grammar, 'идти' or 'ходить' ?  (+transcription)

Examples of a range of more advanced, more formal, or more descriptive words and phrases that you can use as an alternative for "bad"

Never at a Loss for Words

Episode 3 - synonyms for "bad"

Improving your IELTS Speaking score from a band 5 to a band 7 requires targeted practice in several key areas: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Here’s a breakdown of steps to take in each.

1. Enhance Fluency and Coherence: Band 5 speakers often struggle to speak fluidly and with clear connections between ideas. To improve, practice speaking on various topics for 1-2 minutes without pauses. Use transition words like "however," "on the other hand," or "in addition" to link ideas smoothly. Regular practice on platforms like language exchange apps can help.

2. Expand Vocabulary: Limited vocabulary often holds back Band 5 speakers. Aim to learn 5-10 new words daily, focusing on synonyms and expressions you can apply to multiple topics, such as work, travel, or family. Create mind maps on topics that frequently come up in IELTS, like "environment" or "technology," and practice speaking on each one.

3. Improve Pronunciation: Pronunciation errors are common at Band 5. Focus on getting each sound right, as well as on stress and intonation, to sound more natural. Listen to native speakers through podcasts or videos, and practice mimicking their tone and rhythm. Recording and replaying your responses is also helpful.

Master Grammar: A Band 7 requires control over complex sentence structures. Practice combining ideas into longer sentences using connectors like “although,” “since,” and “despite.” Working with a tutor or using grammar apps can help you understand and apply complex grammar structures correctly.

IELTS Speaking Practice

Improve your IELTS speaking scroe from 5 to 7

★lesson on italki 
https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/9451959/japanese

★buy me a coffee 
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ccr9nwq8ytV

★Kindle Japanese books
https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AAtsushi+_Japanese&s=relevancerank&text=Atsushi+_Japanese&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1

★Kindle本
https://www.amazon.co.jp/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AAtsushi+_Japanese&s=relevancerank&text=Atsushi+_Japanese&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1


こんにちは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今日もN4です！
今回もよく使う、〜かもしれない、をします！
予想したことを話す時に使います。あまり確実ではないことを話す時に使いますね。もう少し確実な時はーでしょう、とかになります。

早速、例文いきましょう！

・急げば学校に間にあうかもしれません。

・あの店はおいしそうだけど、高いかもしれない。

・夜、外に出るのは危険かもしれない

・熱があるから、もしかしたら病気かもしれない。

・たしかに、そうかもしれない。

こんな感じです！
本当はどうかわからないけど、そういう可能性がある時、そんな気がする時に使いますね。

レッスンでもよく使います。

みなさんも一緒に練習したり、例文を作ったりしてみてください！

このPodcastを聴くと、日本語のことがよくわかるかもしれないですよ！

ということで、今回も最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！ではまた！