外国語（がいこくご）を話（はな）せるようになるために大切（たいせつ）なこと

かいわのためのポッドキャスト-Japanese for conversation-

外国語（がいこくご）を話（はな）せるようになるために

⭐Contents: 1/ la perte des traditions 2/ Les fêtes populaires 3/ Noël et Pâques en France 4/ Le carnaval de Binche en Belgique 5/ La fête de l'Escalade en Suisse 6/ Le Hanami au Japon 7/ Traditions à découvrir à la Réunion 8/  Traditions à respecter au Vietnam 9/ Polémique autour du foie gras

⭐ To go further, visit www.explorefrench.com. On my website, you can become a Premium Member and gain full access to all transcripts, games and language activities for both of my podcast channels "Learn French with Anthony" and "Explore France with Anthony". On my website, you'll also gain full access to my French online courses, "Skills Trainer" modules to enhance your proficiency in French, "Word Builder" modules to expand your French vocabulary, and audiobooks specially designed for learners of French. 

⭐ In this B1-level podcast, we will talk about celebrations and traditions. We will learn how to give advice, express obligations and prohibitions, highlight particular words in a sentence, and we will practice the subjunctive in French, among many other things.

⭐ In the first part of this podcast, I will speak only in French, and in the second part, I will translate and explain everything in English.

Learn French with Anthony

B1#03 Fêtes et traditions

Using Spoken Discourse Markers for IELTS Speaking

Discourse markers, such as "well," "so," "you know," and "I mean," are common in everyday speech. These words and phrases help guide conversations, signal a change in thought, or give the speaker time to think. For IELTS Speaking, using discourse markers effectively can enhance your fluency and coherence, making your responses more natural and organized.

Here are some key ways to use spoken discourse markers during the IELTS Speaking exam:

Starting Your Response: Using markers like "well" or "actually" can give you a moment to collect your thoughts before answering a question. For example, if asked about your favorite hobby, you could begin with, "Well, I really enjoy painting because it's relaxing."

Organizing Ideas: Words such as "firstly," "secondly," and "finally" can help structure your response when explaining something in detail. This makes it easier for the examiner to follow your ideas.

Clarifying and Rephrasing: Discourse markers like "I mean" or "in other words" are useful for clarifying points or rephrasing if you feel your initial response wasn’t clear enough. For instance, "In other words, I think traveling teaches us valuable life skills."

Filling Pauses: Using phrases like "you know" or "let me think" can fill pauses naturally, preventing awkward silences during your speaking test.

However, it's essential not to overuse discourse markers, as it can make your speech sound unnatural. Practice using them in moderation to sound fluent and confident in your responses.

IELTS Speaking Practice

IELTS Speaking - using discourse markers

CHISTES MEXICANOS

EL SOLO LA LUNA

En este podcast hablamos de una iniciativa: UN blog solamente con  noticias positivas.

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

ESPERANZA Y FUERZA

Remember, even when life feels overwhelming and directionless, take a moment to listen to the whispers of your own desires. Within you lies the power to ignite a spark of purpose and inspire those around you.

Short Stories with Rose 

A journey of self-discovery

Un leone, giunto fino al mare, vedendo un delfino che nuota nell'acqua, decide di proporgli un'alleanza: i due si aiuteranno a vicenda, in caso di bisogno. Ma le cose sono più difficili di quello che sembrano.

Vittorio per Voi

Il leone e il delfino

If you want to be good with conversational English and communication, learn how to do small talk.
Small talk is one way to warm up the conversation. It is important to ask simple questions first before asking deeper questions. Small talk is an artform that leads to bigger conversations.