In HEAR AND THERE, I try to "practice what I preach" - using language as a tool to be more creative, to connect with others, and to feel more brave. I hope my words encourage you to do the same!

Hear and There

“Well I'm certainly not a photography geek, but I do like to take photos now and again using my smartphone camera. I remember about a year ago I went on a trip to Phu Quoc, which is a very beautiful island in the south of Vietnam, and famous for its amazing sunsets. 




I guess like most tourists, I really wanted to get that perfect shot of one of the island's famous sunsets. I remember, I first did some research online to try and find out the best spots to photograph the sunset on the island. After deciding on what I thought would be the best location, I made sure to get there early as I didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity.




The sunset certainly wasn’t a letdown, and lived up to its reputation.

I don’t actually remember how many shots I took, but I’m sure it was at least a few dozen, and I just hoped that even a few of them would do it justice.

After I got back to my hotel room, I started going through all the photos I had taken on my phone, and there was one that really stood out. It was the perfect shot, and really captured the beauty of the sun setting over the beach, with the sea in the background. 




I felt proud as punch when i looked at it, and couldn’t wait to post it on my social media account, for the world to see. Within just a few minutes I started to receive lots of likes and complementary comments on the post, which really made me feel so proud of it.

IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a photo you are proud of-IELTS speaking part 2

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小华是一个爱读书的孩子，每个周末他都会去图书馆看书。一天，他在图书馆里发现了一本很旧的书，书的封面已经破旧不堪，但里面的内容让他感到很有趣。书里讲述了一个关于古代宝藏的故事，小华看得入迷。

突然，小华发现书的最后几页里夹着一张古老的地图。地图上标注了一个神秘的地方，似乎指向一片森林的深处。小华决定按照地图上的指引，去寻找这个神秘的地方。

周末，他带上地图，穿过了树林，终于在一个小山谷中找到了地图上标记的地点。那里果然有一个隐藏的洞穴。小华进入洞穴，发现里面有许多古代的文物和金币。小华意识到自己发现了一个重要的历史遗迹，他赶紧把这个消息告诉了博物馆的工作人员。
问题和选项：

    小华每个周末都会去哪里？
        A. 公园
        B. 图书馆
        C. 电影院
        D. 商场

    小华在图书馆里发现了什么？
        A. 一本很旧的书
        B. 一只小猫
        C. 一幅画
        D. 一张椅子

    小华在书里发现了什么？
        A. 一张古老的地图
        B. 一封信
        C. 一些钱
        D. 一张照片


每日汉语练习

图书馆的奇遇

Join me in this episode of Merhaba Türkçe as I share my daily routine in Turkish in a casual and natural way. This episode is perfect for intermediate learners who want to hear real-life Turkish and improve their listening skills. If you’re curious about how Turkish sounds in everyday conversations, this one’s for you :)

Merhaba Türkçe 

My Daily Routine in Turkish: Natural Intermediate-Level Conversation

Platiqué con Andrea sobre El Carnaval de Ecuador. 

Andrea:
https://teach.italki.com/user/6476074

Mucho que decir

El Carnaval Ft. Andrea (Ecuador)

Self introduction!  

Hello to all of you! I’m Ann, and I was born in a town in Iloilo, about 30 kilometers away from the city. Our home was surrounded by a small coffee plantation, with trees like mango, coconut, cacao, and many other tropical or native fruits — it really felt like paradise! We also had plenty of animals around — chickens, geese, ducks, goats, pigs, cows, and even a carabao — and a small rice field. That was my childhood — simple, yet full of joy and natural beauty.

Now, I carry those memories and stories with me here on the podcast Ma-HILIGAYNON Ta!

I still clearly remember how we used to walk about 3 kilometers just to get to school when my siblings and I were in elementary. It was only when I got to high school that we moved closer to the highway. During the rainy season, we’d walk barefoot through rice paddies and small streams, carrying our school shoes and supplies. We would wash our muddy feet in a little stream beside the road before waiting for our favorite tricycle driver to pass by and take us to school.

You know, it’s only now that I realize how tough that was — but back then, it all felt like fun. I never even thought of it as difficult, especially for young schoolgirls like me.

We had a very loyal dog — his name was Burgo. He looked like he came from a police breed, maybe part German Shepherd mixed with a native dog. He was a gift from my grandfather. He was my companion through every silly adventure and farm chore.

Want to hear more of my stories? Just follow my podcast! Let’s keep talking — see you in Ma-HILIGAYNON Ta! This is Ann — padayon lang, abyan (keep going, friend).

