Nick discusses the positives and negatives of running your own business. This questions could be part of the IELTS test - Speaking Part 3 or Writing Part 2.

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Why do some people like to run their own business?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13iWjcoLrT750cxd_SpaYbRbWw_cxcjCr/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=109667282563484602902&rtpof=true&sd=true

Consejos para mis estudiantes e invitados.

¿Qué es la Meseta o Plateau?  (con transcripción)

Why does it look like teachers don't make any mistakes? Here are some funny stories about me making mistakes as a teacher. And successfully covering them up (did I, though?). With my co-host running away I am left alone to reminisce about my ridiculous attempts to be a free-of-mistakes teacher. Enjoy :)!

Do you English?

Teachers don't make any mistakes. Is that true?

Learn the best Spanish vocabulary and expressions related to the different modes of transport. Best for beginner and elementary Spanish students!

Super Basic Spanish

Learn Basic Spanish: Medios de transporte (modes of transport)

In this episode, I will teach you some alternative ways of agreeing and replying positively. There's nothing wrong with using "SIM", but it is always good to have some options under your belt. Sound more natural and explore different variations of the simple "SIM"-answer.

Teach Yourself Portuguese

01 - How to say "YES" without using "SIM".

¿Dónde estás ahora? ¿Conduciendo hacia tu trabajo o en sentido contrario? ¿Paseando con tu mascota o en tranquila soledad en tu casa? ¿Desde dónde me estás escuchando? ¿Dónde estás escuchando este audio?

Desde hace pocos días he decidido ir compartiendo estos audio-artículos contigo también por el Internet. ¿Por qué? Porque tengo la sensación y la seguridad de que los “podcasts” de escuchan, no solo se oyen y eso, en los tiempos que corren, es un regalo casi divino.

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

¿Paseamos juntos?

Ciao a tutti e benvenuti all'episodio di oggi 🎉 Oggi vediamo insieme un’espressione molto curiosa e utile da conoscere: arricciare il naso. Avete mai pensato a quanto questo gesto sia ricco di significati, sia letterali che figurati? Allora preparatevi a scoprire come questa piccola espressione possa svelare emozioni, opinioni e persino qualche “non detto”. Pronti? Allora, cominciamo!

Italiano espresso

Espressioni idiomatiche in italiano: arricciare il naso 

yǒu diǎnr     VS      yì diǎnr 
有    点  儿               一  点 儿   

zhè ɡe wèn tí yǒu diǎnr nán 。 
这   个   问   题  有    点  儿 难  。 This question is a little difficult.
tā yǒu diǎnr hài pà 。 
她  有    点 儿 害  怕 。 She was a little scared.

tā měi tiān chī yì diǎnr miàn bāo 。 
她  每   天    吃  一  点 儿  面     包  。 She eats a little bread every day.
ɡē ɡe bǐ dì di ɡāo yì diǎnr。 
哥  哥 比 弟 弟 高  一  点 儿 。 The elder brother is a little taller than the younger one.

JOJO CHINESE

有点儿VS一点儿

Today we're talking about two informal phrases that we can use, usually in negative sentences, to say that something is not particularly difficult. I hope you find them useful!

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