In this episode you can listen to the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty being read out loud in Dutch. 

Sprookjes in het Nederlands voorgelezen

Doornroosje (Sleeping Beauty)

When the word after "不" is the first, second, or 
third tone, "不" should be read in the fourth tone, 
and when the word after "不" is in the fourth tone, 
"不" should be read in the second tone.


HSK vocabulary

“不”variation of tone

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.

4. 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

4 tips to help get your IELTS speaking band score from 5 to 7

just a cute little story about a normal weekend


Новые слова 生词 :

обыкновенный - normal, 普通的；
расслабиться - to relax, 休息;

стирка - laundry, 洗衣;
уборка - cleaning routine，大扫除;
стояние у плиты - cooking，做菜;
домашние хлопоты - housework, 家务活; 

рисовать цветными фломастерами - drawing with felt tips，使用彩色标记画画儿;
валяться с книжкой на диване - reading a book, 拿着一本书躺在沙发上

Виниловые пластинки

Обыкновенные выходные

In this episode, I explain how to ask your friends "Come on. Focus!" in Japanese. There are some cultural differences between Japanese and English. Check it out!

Takeshi's 2 minutes Japanese!

How to say "Come on. Focus!" without offending anyone!

食べほうだい
英語: All you can eat
スペイン語: Bufé libre
ドイツ語: All-you-can-eat
タイ語: บุฟเฟ่ต์

やきにく
英語: Grilled meat
スペイン語: Carne asada
ドイツ語: Gegrilltes Fleisch
タイ語: เนื้อย่าง

パン
英語: Bread
スペイン語: Pan
ドイツ語: Brot
タイ語: ขนมปัง

クロワッサン
英語: Croissant
スペイン語: Cruasán
ドイツ語: Croissant
タイ語: ครัวซองต์

スイーツ
英語: Sweets/Desserts
スペイン語: Dulces/Postres
ドイツ語: Süßigkeiten/Desserts
タイ語: ขนมหวาน

⑤食（た）べほうだい

みなさんは【食べほうだい】をしっていますか？
えいごでAll you can eatです。
日本人（にほんじん）は食べほうだいがだいすきです。
やきにく、しゃぶしゃぶ、ケーキ、スイーツ…たくさん食べほうだいのレストランがあります。
わたしは、きょう、パンのたべほうだいに行（い）きました。
クロワッサンやあまいかしパンなどたくさんパンがありました。
パンを10個（じゅっこ）いじょう食（た）べました。
みなさんは食べほうだいに行（い）ったことがありますか？
たべほうだいがすきですか？


Jurisensei1217forbeginners

食べ放題（たべほうだい）

Nuestro chicos vuelven a Alemania. Pero ahora visitan Múnich. ¿Listo para las próximas aventuras?

Audiolibros de Joan

Viajando por Europa. Capítulo 10.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16u6zQu67oWbIbOQY0OhumhW8C-PiPAEW/view?usp=drivesdk

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

In a Pickle (with transcript)

At the Supermarket - A transcript is available - please send me a message if you want it. 