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Teacher Joseph's Podcast

A short meditation (with transcript for study)

La chiesa di San Maurizio a Milano è considerata la Cappella Sistina di Milano: scoprite con me questa meraviglia!

Pillole d'arte

San Maurizio a Milano

Hoje, vamos explorar uma das paixões nacionais do Brasil: o café. Preparem-se para uma viagem aromática e saborosa pelo mundo dessa bebida tão especial.
E não esqueça de me mandar uma mensagem me contando suas impressões sobre o podcast e mandando sugestões de temas para os próximos. Se me mandar um áudio, melhor ainda!

Português Brasileiro

#8 - Café!

la Rubrica di Simona

🎁 La rubrica consumistica🎁

US and China agree to framework deal to restore trade war truce.

Delegations to present plan to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping after Geneva ceasefire came under pressure


The Short And Sweet English Learning Podcast

US and China agree to framework truce framework

In this empowering episode of "English Learners Boost," we explore the art of being confident in your opinions. Confidence in expressing our thoughts is a crucial skill for effective communication and self-assurance. Join us as we delve into the importance of confidence, practical tips to boost it, and how to gracefully handle differences of opinion. Discover how to elevate your language skills and become a persuasive communicator, all while embracing your unique perspective. Tune in now to boost your English fluency and confidence!

English Learner's Boost

How to Be Confident in Your Opinions

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

We all do it regardless of knowing that it's often counterproductive and can put us in a bad mood or lead to us feeling insecure....no matter what the gurus tell you and their advice to NOT do it we just cannot help ourselves. 

This episode offers my take on this everyday phenomenon. I welcome you to share your opinion in the comments section.

British English with Maria

Comparing yourself to others

竹を食べるのは、パンダだけじゃないよ。私も食べるのが大好き！といっても「大きい竹」じゃなくて、赤ちゃんの竹。「たけのこ」といいます。春がちょうど「旬　しゅん best season」で、町のあちらこちらで売られています。「竹」＋「旬」で「筍 たけのこ」と読みます。今日は筍のゆで方教室です。これで、いつ筍をもらっても安心⁈

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