Learn more about the expression "elephant in the room", the one behind the name of this podcast, and how you can use it in everyday conversations!

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Episode Two: Elephant In The Room

Let's ponder over the word Active. We shall make sentences about what it means to lead an active lifestyle. We shall also proceed with our different sentence variations.  

Joy to Our World

I am active! 

みなさんは、都会と田舎、どちらがすきですか。
日本の田舎に住んでいるわたしが、田舎のいいところについて話します。

Which do you like better, urban area or countryside?
I'm talking about why I like my countryside life.

+++ words +++
都会（とかい）　　　　urban area
～かもしれない　　　　might
田舎（いなか）　　　　countryside
土地（とち）　　　　　land
育てる（そだてる）　　grow up
音（おと）　　　　　　sound
DIY　　　　　　　　　 do it yourself, or carpentry
工具（こうぐ）　　　　tools for carpentry
夫婦（ふうふ）げんか　quarrels with your partner
次回　　　　　　　　　next time

+++ grammers +++
Vたり、Vたりする　　　do such things as that and this
Vても　　　　　　　　  even if V



Country Life in Japan とかいとちがう　かもしれない　いなかのくらし

#00_田舎の生活（いなかのせいかつ）

1. Guru The word guru as used in English is used in the same sense as Sanskrit and refers to a person who is regarded as a teacher, guide, expert or master.

2. Juggernaut The word juggernaut, which means an overwhelming and unstoppable force, comes from the word “Jagannatha” which means ‘Lord of the World.’

3. Serpent The word serpent comes from the Sanskrit word “sarpa” meaning snake.

4. Avatar The word avatar comes from the Sanskrit word “avatara”, which means ‘descent’ and in Hinduism, the word refers to the manifestation or incarnation of a deity.

5. Loot The word loot as used in English comes from the Sanskrit word “lunth” which means ‘to rob’. It is used both as a verb and as a noun in English, with the noun referring to goods that have been stolen.

6. Punch While the word punch can refer to hitting someone with the fist, punch is also a drink that is made from wine or spirits and mixed with fruits and spices. This word comes from the Sanskrit word “pancha” which means ‘five’, as a traditional punch drink was made using five ingredients.

7. Pundit In modern English usage, the word pundit is used to refer to a person who is highly skilled or an expert in a particular field. It comes from the Sanskrit word “pandit”, which means ‘learned’ or ‘skilled’ as well as a ‘learned man’.

8. Mantra In English, the word mantra is used to refer to a slogan or a statement that is used often. It comes from the Sanskrit word “mantra” which means a hymn or a chant.

9. Jungle The word jungle, as used to mean forest or wilderness comes from the Sanskrit word “jangala” which means an arid or an uncultivated piece of land.

10. Thug Thug is an adjective usually used for a man who is violent or a bully. It has got its origin in Hindi “Thag” meaning “swindler” that has come from the Sanskrit word “sthagati”.

11. Singapore The English language name Singapore comes from its Malay name Singapura, which is believed to have been derived from Sanskrit meaning "Lion City".

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Describe an invention that changed how people's life - IELTS speaking








Describe an invention that changed how people’s life


You should say:

What it was
When it was invented
How people use it

And explain how it has changed peoples lives






“I think the one invention that has really changed how we live in recent years has to be the smartphone, which really has become an integral part of so many people's lives, as well as an item that most people feel they can’t live without.

I guess the smartphone as we know it today was invented by Apple, and hit the mass market back in about 2007 or 8, which really broke new ground and launched a mobile revolution, quickly becoming the one piece of technology everybody wanted to own.

I think the first way the smartphone changed peoples lives was in how it literally put the internet in everyone's pocket, and completely revolutionised the mobile industry. On top of that, it also put a good camera in our pockets, and made us all aspiring photographers overnight, which also led to a huge rise in the different social media platforms.

I really believe that the smartphone and the apps that go with it changed so much in our lives, even the way people work today, and the way we do business. From posting selfies on facebook and online shopping to work related emails or communication the smartphone really has revolutionised just about everybody's life, from the ordinary joe bloggs to the business bigwigs.

Thank you.”


IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe an invention that changed people's lives

Este audio-artículo nos habla de la pasión necesaria para el aprendizaje de un idioma - y de cualquier cosa en la vida -. Creo que va a serte de mucha utilidad. Lee... aprende....y juega