IELTS Speaking: Never take the test before you listen to this recording!

The recording is suitable for IELTS speaking test takers & those preparing for a job/interview in English!.

What are some reasons for the loss of confidence in a test?

Here are some common causes of test anxiety. They include behavioral, biological, and psychological factors. 

Behaviors like failing to prepare can play a role, but the body's biological response to stress can also create feelings of anxiety. Mental factors, such as self-belief and negative thinking, can also lead to test anxiety..

In this recording I am bringing to your attention the topic of mental confidence and what can affect in in your IELTS speaking test.

Please don't skip it AS IT IS SOOO HUGE and can help you overcome the fear and anxiety associated with the test (as well as a job interview!).

Let me know if it was an eye opening experience for you and check my schedule to talk about it in person. I'd love to help you on this!


IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Speaking: Never take the test before you listen to this recording!

For the next 6+ episodes we're going to be going into details about Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions. This research changed my life when I first learned about it over 10 years ago, giving me a true sense of what culture is, and what the subtle differences in culture are between countries at the fundamental level. More than just knowing that one country or culture does something 'this' way and another does it 'that' way, learning about Hofstede's dimensions can help you to truly understand the WHY.

More Than English Podcast

Introduction to HOFSTEDE'S CULTURAL DIMENSIONS | More than English Podcast #009

A：帮我看一下这件衣服怎么样。
B：颜色还可以，就是有点儿大。
A：这件小的怎么样？
B：这件不错，就买这件吧。


日常对话 daily conversation

在商店

5 Steps to Business Habit Stacking

STEP 1
Identify 1-3 key habits you want to focus on developing that will have the biggest positive impact on your business. These should be habits that are relatively easy to implement but provide high value such as daily planning, delegating tasks or networking. Focus on habits that are specific, measurable actions you can take each day to make progress towards your goals.

STEP 2
Choose an existing daily habit you already have as an anchor. This could be making your bed, taking your vitamins or checking email. The anchor habit should be something quick and easy you already do daily. Picking an anchor you already do each morning or evening will help cue the new habits without adding extra effort.

STEP 3
Immediately follow your anchor habit with one of the key habits you identified. For example, if your anchor is checking email in the morning, follow it with taking 10 minutes to plan your day. Doing the new habit right after the anchor will help the cues become associated over time.

STEP 4
Repeat the key habit daily, right after your anchor habit, until it becomes a routine. It may take 21-30 days for a new habit to stick so be patient and consistent. Don't try to build multiple habits at once. Staying focused on one habit at a time will help it to form more successfully without overload.

STEP 5
Once the first key habit is a routine, add the second by stacking it after your anchor and initial habit. For example, your routine is now check email > plan your day > delegate one task. Continue stacking until all your key habits are locked in. Stacking new habits onto existing routines helps you develop multiple productive habits efficiently.

The Global Professional Podcast

5 Steps to Business Habit Stacking

Sveiki visi!

Sveikinu jus su artėjančiom Velykom! Velykų savaitės proga, noriu su jumis pasidalinti įpatingu epizodu apie Velykas ir jų papročius Lietuvoje. Tikiuosi jums bus įdomu!

Happy upcoming Easter! On this occasion, I would like to share with you a very special episode about Easter and its customs in Lithuania.

I suggest turning on the subtitles for a more comfortable listening experience. Install Language Reactor to translate the Lithuanian titles into your native language.

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Lithuanian with Paulius

#8 - Easter Traditions in Lithuania: Velykos ir Velykų Tradicijos Lietuvoje

The nearshoring industry is on fire, fueled by companies seeking cost-effective talent while maintaining closer proximity than traditional offshoring. This creates exciting opportunities for professionals with the right skills and approach. So, if you're looking to join this dynamic field, here's a roadmap to guide you.

Getting the Job - Nearshoring - EP 8

C'est Byzance ici ! L'origine de l'expression.

Littérature franco latine en quelques minutes seulement !

Les grandes antanaclases de la langue française : #3 Byzance 

Podcast : https://www.youtube.com/@idceritasinta/podcasts

Hai, teman-teman! 
Apa kabar? saya harap semua sehat ya.
Akhir-akhir ini, saya merasa bosan dengan rutinitas setiap hari. Jadi, kemarin saya ganti suasana, dan coba membuat kue pakai resep baru! Saya tidak jago membuat kue, dan hasilnya…. setidaknya saya bisa makan kue buatan saya sendiri. ^^ 

"Ganti suasana", di Bahasa Jepang adalah 気分転換に, dan di Bahasa Inggris adalah "for a change". Ketika seseorang berkata "saya mau ganti suasana," ini artinya dia ingin meninggalkan situasi atau suasana yang membosankan ke suasana berbeda. Ini juga bisa berarti, mengubah suasana hati dari sedih menjadi ceria, dari tegang menjadi rileks. 

Saya pernah membaca cara-cara untuk ganti suasana yaitu mendengarkan musik yang berbeda dari biasanya, potong rambut dengan gaya baru, jogging dengan rute baru, atau juga membersihkan kamar yang sudah beberapa bulan tidak dibersihkan, seperti kamar saya, haha.. 

Jadi sesekali, ayo kita ganti suasana dan warnai hidup kita! 
Sampai jumpa lagi! ^^ 

Akhir minggu

Ganti suasana

En este episodio te cuento por qué Argentina es un destino que enamora. Paisajes increíbles, cultura única, y un español lleno de personalidad. Historias y datos curiosos que te van a dar ganas de aprender más sobre este país… y su idioma.