Some ideas about  motivation when learning English.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Motivation When Learning English

ADEL ALBANNA: A PROFISSIONAL ARABIC TEACHER

就（jiù）：emphasizes that the speaker thinks that the event occurs too early, too fast or too smoothly; 
才（cái）：emphasizes that the speaker thinks that the event occurs too late, too slowly or too difficultly.

For example:
bā diǎn shànɡ kè ， 
八 点   上    课 ， 
dà wèi qī diǎn bàn jiù lái le ， 
大 卫  七 点   半  就  来  了 ， 
mǎ kè bā diǎn shí fēn cái lái 。 
马 克 八 点   十  分  才  来  。 

zuò huǒ chē shí ɡè xiǎo shí cái dào běi jīnɡ ， 
坐  火  车  十  个 小   时  才  到  北  京   ， 
zuò fēi jī yí ɡè bàn xiǎo shí jiù dào le 。 
坐  飞  机 一 个 半  小   时  就  到  了 。 

JOJO CHINESE

就jiù&才cái

Use these tips to improve your IELTS speaking band score.

When we are preparing for our IELTS speaking part 2, we must make sure that we use connectors.

But what are connectors?

Connectors, also known as linking words or discourse markers, are words and phrases we use to connect our sentences.

For example, let’s imagine we’ve been given the subject of speaking about a member of our family that we get on well with.

It’s a good idea to introduce your speaking with a phrase like “Let’s begin” or “let’s make a start.” These are both connectors.

Secondly, use a variety of adverbs: actually, surprisingly, similarly, really, very, extremely, rarely, sometimes, never, always etc.

Thirdly, if you can, use an idiom. In the following example I used an idiom at the end. See if you can spot it.

Here is an example of the speaking part 2 exercise.

Let’s make a start.

Surprisingly, I get on really well with my sister. In fact, my sister is a really inspiring person. Actually, she’s younger than me. 

I find her inspiring because she’s a champion swimmer. I would never race her. She’s so fast. To be honest, she trains really hard, especially when she has to finish her homework and then go to the swimming pool as well.

Unfortunately, I don’t get to hang out with her very much, because she’s always busy. But when we do meet up, we always have fun. Usually we go shopping. Sometimes we play video games. 

My sister is extremely funny. She has a great sense of humour. We always have a laugh when we spend time together. We rarely argue. Mostly, we get on like a house on fire.

Please do the exercises and find the missing words.


IELTS Speaking Practice

IELTS Speaking Part 2

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Lisa's Podcast

Why is there a bale of straw on the London Millennium bridge? 

Learn some travel vocabulary in relation to Greece. We cover culture, food, places, and natural wonders. Very complete lesson!
Best for intermediate students!

New English US

Learn English: Visiting Greece (intermediate level)

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
4月29日金曜日　天気/くもり　気温/11℃ 

留萌市/るもいし
・道の駅に子どものための屋内施設ができました
・昨日28日セレモニーが開かれた
・利用料は、子ども一人につき100円


［単語］
道の駅/みちのえき…車のための駅
屋内/おくない…建物の中
施設/しせつ…ある目的のための建物
セレモニー/せれもにー…関係する人が集まって、お祝いをする。
利用料/りようりょう…施設を使うためのお金
つき…どれくらい必要かを説明。たとえば、「大人一人につき1000円」→「大人一人の利用料は、1000円」

レッスン待ってます♪


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#49〉4月29日金曜日　道の駅に子どものための施設

10 Questions with Marko
 マルコさんへの10の質問

1.どこに住んでいますか？
　Where do you live?

2.首都はどこですか？
　What is your capital city?

3.天気はどうですか？
　What is the weather like?

4.温度は何度くらいですか？
　What is the temperature like?

5.日本との時差はどのくらいですか
　What is the time difference from Japan?

6.好きな野菜はなんですか？
　What is your favorite vegetable?

7.住んでいる町に日本レストランはありますか？
　Are there any Japanese restaurants in your town?

8.犬がいますか？
　Do you have a dog?

9.名前はなんですか？
　What is the name of your dog?

10.ときどき、一緒に散歩にいきますか？
　Do you sometimes go for a walk with your dog?


[単語リスト(Word List)]

首都　しゅと　capital cities　
天気　てんき　weather
温度　おんど　temperature
時差　じさ　　time difference
野菜　やさい　vegetables
散歩　さんぽ　walking



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Vol.18   10 Questions with Marko  マルコさんへの10の質問

In this episode we are going to learn a Real Chinese Conversation【First meeting at a business event】. 
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Step 1: Listen and catch the words you know already, have a guess about the content.(Low-speed version then normal speed version)
Step 2: Check the script to learn one by one. 
Step 3: Listen and repeat after it.
Step 4: Practice until you can perform the dialogue. 
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A:您好。我姓郑。请问您怎么称呼？
nín hǎo 。 wǒ xìng zhèng 。 qǐng wèn nín zěn me chēng hū ？
Hello. My surname is Zheng. May I have your name, please?
B:免贵姓李。
miǎn guì xìng lǐ。
My surname is Li.
A:很高兴认识您。李先生。
hěn gāo xìng rèn shí nín 。 lǐ xiān shēng 。
It's a pleasure to meet you. Mr. Li.
B:我也很荣幸认识您。郑小姐是做什么工作的？
wǒ yě hěn róng xìng rèn shí nín 。 zhèng xiǎo jiě shì zuò shén me gōng zuò de ？
I'm also honored to meet you. What do you do?
A:我是一名律师。您呢？
 wǒ shì yì míng lǜ shī 。 nín ne ？
I'm a lawyer. How about you?
B:我是做IT工作的。以后请多多关照。
wǒ shì zuò IT gōng zuò de 。 yǐ hòu qǐng duō duō guān zhào 。
I work in IT. I'd appreciate it if you may lend me a hand in the future.(a fixed expression)
A:也请您多多关照。
 yě qǐng nín duō duō guān zhào 。
Me too.