This is a controversial topic, and one that you may have strong views about. 

Today, Nick looks at both sides of this argument to help you with IELTS Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2.

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

What are the advantages and disadvantages of animal research?

『新完全マスター語彙　日本語能力試験N2』（2011年、スリーエーネットワーク） 教科書を1課ずつ読んでいきます。 N2、N1に必要な語彙です。 今日は、２章３課です。

N2合格

N2　語彙　2章3課

En este podcast hablo acerca del encanto que tiene una ciudad como Florencia, ciudad de arte, donde incluso hoy en dìa se conserva la arquitectura renacimental; menciono algunos de los lugares màs emblemàticos de la ciudad de como la Plaza de la Señorìa y el Puente Vecchio. otras cosas importantes de Florencia son la gastronomia y algunas bebidas como el cafè y los aperitivos hacen parte de disfrutar de esta ciudad. A nivel gramatical utilizo tiempos del indicativo simples y compuestos: presente, pretèrito indefinido, perfecto e imperfecto. 

Viviendo entre dos lenguas 

Florencia, ciudad de amor y arte.

In this episode, I make some observations about different conversational styles among native and non-native English speakers. I am generalizing, of course, and these are just my thoughts, based on what I've experienced in my life. *

I'd love to hear what YOU think! What have you observed? 

Here are some questions you might want to talk to yourself or write about - as we reflect on the year that has ended. Maybe you want to create a short monologue by recording your thoughts in a voice memo on your phone. Or perhaps you could try writing down your ideas on your phone or on a piece of paper. Do it for 5 or 10 minutes, and don't worry about your grammar or vocabulary. Writing is a great PROCESS - an exercise where you can use your English - anywhere, anytime, without a teacher or a listener. So getting in the HABIT of writing or speaking to yourself is as important as the words you use. Over time, your skills will improve! 

---- QUESTIONS TO ANSWER -----

What does the word SUCCESS mean to you? 
What does SUCCESS LOOK LIKE to you? 
What is something you have SUCCEEDED AT?

Based on YOUR definition of success - what made 2023 a successful year for you?
What will make 2024 a successful year for you? 

And here's a THOUGHT EXPERIMENT and a WRITING EXERCISE.
Imagine it is December 31, 2024. Using past tenses, write about what made 2024 a successful year for you. (This may feel strange, but it’s a great exercise for your English and for your mind! It can be fun and transformative, too!)

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*Note - In this episode, I make the mistake of using the word "American" to refer to people from the US. This is a bad habit that I am (still) trying to break. The truth is that we are all Americans in the whole hemisphere - North and South. But, as they say, "old habits die hard" or existing patterns are hard to change. 

Hear and There

4. How we speak with others & why we should talk to ourselves

📩 Aprende una palabra coloquial al día: https://acortar.link/d8H9at

Español coloquial

Ayer me pegué una leche

A very short sharing about my personal journey in 2022. Through this podcast, I hope you can learn some phrases or new vocabularies in Indonesian. Would be more gladly if you could also get inspired by the story of my journey this year. Have a great day! 🤩👍

Bahasa with Ira - Beginner

Podcast 2 - Kenangan Tahun 2022

Transcript: https://www.patreon.com/posts/zhong-wen-shi-95740701?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Lily´s Chinese 中文世界

20240103中国省级行政单位

Petite interview avec Benjamin, un Américain qui a eu l'occasion de séjourner à Lyon.

Aujourd'hui, dans Douce France, on découvre un nouveau quartier lyonnais : Confluence. 
