This podcast series gives you strategies to succeed on each part of the IELTS Speaking Exam. The three parts are very different from one another so you need to use strategies that are specific to each part. In this episode I look at the ways to succeed on Part 2 of the exam.

IELTS Speaking Success

IELTS Speaking Strategies 1 2 3 - Episode 3: Part 2 of the Speaking Exam

Plurales irregulares racionales en árabe. Escucha esta lista de cómo pasar de un sustantivo singular a un plural irregular. 

Aprende árabe con Radia 

جمع التكسير : (Human Plurals)  القواعد

Läs inte nyheter! Det är negativt, och dåligt! Börja istället lyssna på positiva saker. Byt ut det negativa mot positivt.

Easy Swedish with Viktoria

Ep. #15 - Lyssna inte på nyheter!

En el episodio de hoy hablamos de otra tradición navideña, el aguinaldo. Hoy te explico qué es, 
la tradición y los orígenes de esta costumbre. Además de contarte como puedes pedirlo.

Después de escuchar el episodio, dime si en tu país existe una paga extra en Navidad, y si se pide el aguinaldo, o esto es un concepto nuevo para ti.


Blanca to go 

Especial Navidad 2.2-El aguinaldo

In this episode of Merhaba Türkçe  we’re diving into everything you need to know about opening a bank account in Türkiye. With simple explanations, real-life tips, and a fun dialogue to practice your Turkish, it’s the perfect guide to make Turkish easier :)

Merhaba Türkçe 

How to Open a Bank Account in Türkiye: A Practical Guide with Real-Life Dialogues

见微知著（jiàn wēi zhī zhù），意思是从小细节，看出背后的大实情。
See the whole from the part (jiàn wēi zhī zhù) means discerning the bigger truth behind things from small details.
孙子说，看士兵拄着棍子站、打水先喝，就知道敌军又饿又渴；看敌人阵脚（zhèn jiǎo，队伍的秩序）乱，就知道他们军心（jūn xīn，士兵的心思）不稳。这就是从细微的表现，判断真实情况。
When Sun Tzu marched his troops, he saw the enemy soldiers standing on their staves and drinking water as soon as they fetched it, and he knew the enemy was starving and thirsty. He noticed the enemy’s battle line (zhèn jiǎo, the order of the troops) was in disarray, and he told his men the enemy’s military morale (jūn xīn, the soldiers’ thoughts and spirits) was shaky. This is judging the real situation from subtle signs.
生活里也一样，比如朋友平时话很多，突然沉默不说话，能从这个小细节看出他可能心情不好，主动关心一下。学会见微知著，不管做事还是相处，都能更懂对方、少走弯路。
The same applies to daily life. For example, if a friend who is usually talkative suddenly falls silent, you can tell from this small detail that they might be in a bad mood and reach out to comfort them proactively. Learning to see the whole from the part allows you to understand others better and avoid detours, whether in work or interpersonal relationships.

For more learning, welcome to book <Sunzi military strategy >!

《孙子兵法Sūnzǐ Bīngfǎ》The Art of War

《孙子兵法》20

If you put something off, you postpone it, or delay it until a later time. For instance, "let's put the meeting off until next week".

DAILY Business English VOCABULARY builder

Don't put it off, do it today, even if it's off putting!

In this episode, Karen and Baiwei chatted about ‘decision fatigue’ and their tips for managing it.


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

你有“选择困难”吗？ Have you experienced 'decision fatigue'?

Today we're taking a look at two phrasal verbs to ask people to wait when you're on the phone.
These are to "hang on" and "bear with". I hope you find today's podcast useful!