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Сначала Послушайте текст, если непонятно прочитайте текст ниже. 
First, listen to the text, if it is not clear, read the text below.
首先，听课文，如果不清楚，读下面的课文。
Écoutez d'abord le texte, si vous ne comprenez pas le texte ci-dessous.
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Приве́т! Я О́льга. Я журнали́ст. Сейча́с я опа́здываю в аэропо́рт. У нас есть но́вый колле́га. Его́ зову́т Анто́н. Он бу́дет рабо́тать у нас в газе́те. Мне сказа́ли, что он немно́го говори́т по-ру́сски.
Сейча́с он ждёт меня́ в аэропорту́. Я е́ду на маши́не. Но на доро́ге, как всегда́, про́бка.
Маши́ны не дви́гаются! Дава́йте, я спешу́! Бо́же мой. Я не люблю води́ть маши́ну в Москве́!

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Hi! I’m Olga. I’m a journalist. Now I’m running late for the airport.
We have a new colleague. His name is Anton. He will work with us in the newspaper.
They told me that he speaks some Russian. Now he is waiting for me at the airport. I’m driving my car. But on the road, as always, there’s a  traffic jam. The cars don’t move! Come on, I’m in a hurry! Oh my God. I don't like driving in Moscow.
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嗨！ 我是奥尔加。 我是个记者
现在我去机场要迟到了。
我们有个新同事 他叫安东
他将在我们报社工作。
他们告诉我他会说俄语
现在他在机场等我。
我在开车。 但在路上，一如既往，有交通堵塞。 车根本不动！ 快，我赶时间！
哦，我的上帝。 我不喜欢在莫斯科开车。

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Salut! Je suis Olga. Je suis journaliste.
Maintenant je suis en retard pour l'aéroport.
On a un nouveau collègue. Il s'appelle Anton.
Il travaillera avec nous dans le journal.
Ils m'ont dit qu'il parlait un peu russe.
Maintenant, il m'attend à l'aéroport.
Je conduis ma voiture. Mais sur la route, comme toujours, il y a un 
embouteillage. Les voitures ne bougent pas! Allez, je suis pressé!
Oh mon Dieu. Je n'aime pas conduire à Moscou.

Easy russian for level A1 with english. french and chinise translation. 

О́ льга опа́здывает ,  Olga is running late, 奥尔加迟到了,  Olga est en retard

小老鼠
——民间童谣

小老鼠, 上灯台,

偷油吃,下不来,

吱吱吱,喊奶奶,

奶奶不肯来,

叽里咕噜滚下来.

Little Voices , Big Worlds |小雅听诗

5小老鼠xiǎo lǎo shu

Estoy en mi terraza y se me vienen a la mente la cara de mis estudiantes de inmersión. Imágenes de ellos interactuando con gente local, comprando comida en el mercadillo, disfrutando de las actividades que había tanto fuera como dentro de la casa... es decir, usando el idioma. 
Automáticamente lo comparo con las caras y gestos de mis antiguos estudiantes de las escuelas de idiomas dónde he trabajado, y realmente hay mucha diferencia. Entonces, me vienen estas preguntas a la cabeza ¿Qué no se nos enseña en las escuelas?¿Qué tal de confidente y capacitado estoy cuando se termina el curso de una academia o instituto?

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

Autodidactas y Aventureros

If you want to achieve a band score six in IELTS you must show the ability to talk openly and freely. You are allowed to make mistakes and are not expected to speak perfect English. It is OK to hesitate, repeat yourself, or correct yourself if you think you have made a mistake. You will be able to use a range of connecting words.

Let’s look at those three skills in detail. First, let’s consider connecting words. connecting words are used to organize thoughts into words. For example, when we speak, we might say “Well, I really like to go swimming. But…I’m not very good at it. I mean, I like swimming but… I’d really like to have lessons. What connecting words did I use? Listen again: “Well, I really like to go swimming. But…I’m not very good at it. I mean, I like swimming but… You know, I’d really like to have lessons.” 
Did you hear the words well, however, and you know? These are connecting words. So, in your IELTS speaking, be sure to use connecting words. I have to admit, connecting words are not always used, because students don’t know too many.  To be honest, I think all students should practice using them. I’ve always believed that connecting words are a fantastic way to make sure you get a good speaking score in IELTS.

Did you hear three more connecting words? What were they? Correct: I have to admit, and to be honest, and I’ve always believed. Next time you have a conversation with your teacher, be sure to use To be honest, I have to admit and I’ve always thought. To be honest, I hope you choose me as your teacher. I have to admit, I enjoy teaching English. I’ve always believed that pratice makes perfect. See you! 


IELTS Speaking Practice

CONNECTING WORDS

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