The purpose of these mini challenges is to get you thinking in English - helping you to use more of it, regularly.

One minute per day on listening plus 3-5 minutes per day on communicating your ideas is a great move towards your goal!

No more excuses ! :)

Imagine you were a movie director - what would your script be like?

Check out the podcast to understand the details and your mission for today.

Have fun.

🎙 One-Minute Speaking Challenge by Anatoly Glazkov – Voice Unlock Method™

One Minute Challenge - Computers

Türkçe Kullanımına Dair Farklı Örnekler - Voice-over

Türkçe

Türkçe Kullanımına Dair Farklı Örnekler - Voice-Over - Different Examples of Turkish Language Usage

今回は効果的な最速の外国語学習方法について、先輩と後輩が経験を元に話し合います。先輩はインフォーマルに、後輩はフォーマルに話し、それぞれの視点から、効率的に外国語を学ぶ方法を共有します。
In this episode, the senior and junior discuss effective and fast language learning methods, drawing from their own experiences as well as the experiences of their students. The senior speaks informally, while the junior speaks formally, and they each share their perspectives on the most efficient ways to learn a foreign language.


こんにちは。このポッドキャストは、あずみとゆきこが、日本人同士の自然な会話を通して、日本語をもっと深く学べるようにお届けします。
Hello! This podcast is brought to you by Azumi and Yukiko, and it's designed to help you learn Japanese more deeply through natural conversations between native speakers.
この番組は、中級～上級の学習者の皆さんに向けた内容です。
This show is aimed at intermediate to advanced learners.
あずみさんは私の先輩で、以前は同じ会社で働いていました。
Azumi is my senior, and we used to work at the same company.
でも今は、お互いに日本語教師として活動しています。
But now, we both work as Japanese language teachers.
リアルな日本語の表現や、先輩後輩ならではのやりとりを、私たちの会話を通じて楽しんでください。
We hope you enjoy our conversations filled with real-life Japanese expressions and the unique dynamics between a senior and a junior.
日常の出来事、日本の文化、そして日本語の面白さについて、あずみさんと一緒にたっぷりお話していきます。
We'll talk about daily life, Japanese culture, and the charm of the Japanese language with plenty of fun along the way.
リラックスして、私たちの会話に耳を傾けてくださいね。
So sit back and relax as you listen in on our conversations.
それでは、始めましょう。
Let's get started!




にほんごびより

効果的な外国語学習法

日本語の先生のTinaです！
今日は、敬語（けいご）を紹介します。
日本人も敬語がむずかしいです…。

レッスンの予約もお待ちしています♪
いっしょに、日本語の勉強をがんばりましょ〜！

Tina Japa Go!

Episode 32. 敬語（けいご）

English is like the gym: form matters more than repetition (reps). Discover how better techniques lead to better results.


Real English Skills

Are You Making This Gym Mistake in English Too?

Heute sprechen wir über das Wochenende. Viel Spaß!;)

Wortschatz:
unternehmen – to do, undertake
die ganze Woche über – throughout the week
für uns selbst – for ourselves
eine Pause machen – to take a break
sich entspannen – to relax
am Computer – on the computer
verbringen – to spend (time)
sich mit Freunden treffen – to meet up with friends
zu windig – too windy
gemeinsam kochen – to cook together
etwas Leckeres – something delicious
das Wandern – hiking
unter der Woche – during the week, on weekdays
deshalb – therefore, that’s why
frische Luft atmen – to breathe fresh air
eine neue Folge meines Lieblingspodcasts – a new episode of my favorite podcast
über alles Mögliche – about all sorts of things
kurze Ausflüge machen– to take short trips
in der Nähe meiner Stadt – near my city
neue Städte erkunden – to explore new cities
Geschäfte sind geschlossen – shops are closed
gefallen, gefällt, hat gefallen – to like, likes, liked (used for things that are pleasing)
Zeit mit sich selbst verbringen – to spend time with oneself
die kommende Woche – the upcoming week



Schnurgerade Deutsch

Das Wochenende

As it's already May, a lot of the part 1 and part 2 topics are changing in the IELTS speaking exam. Let's start with the topic "Describe a positive change you made in your life" with some good idioms which are explained below.

Remember this is just an example answer, and you should never learn example answers off by heart. It's very important to speak naturally in the speaking exam.


Idioms used in the example answer:

Out of shape

If someone is unhealthy or not able to do a lot of physical activity, we can say they are out of shape.

“He drinks and smokes too much, and has become very out of shape.”



In good shape

If you’re in good shape, you are fit and healthy. This  especially refers to the physical condition of your body ( being at a healthy weight, not overweight, getting plenty of exercise)


Run down

If you’re feeling run down, you are tired and lacking energy, usually after a sustained period without enough rest.

“After working late in the office every night for the last 2 weeks, he started to feel very run down.”


Full of beans

Someone who has a lot of energy might be described as full of beans.

“Young children are always full of beans, and love to run around, and play.”


Fit as a fiddle

Fit as a fiddle means ‘in very good health’ and may more often be used to refer to older people.

“My grandfather is 86, but is still as fit as a fiddle, and goes to exercise in the park every morning.”


Picture of good health

To look the picture of health simply means to look very healthy and well.

“Wow! Have you been going to the gym recently? You look the picture of health.


IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a positive change you made in your life - IELTS speaking part 2

The Global Professional Podcast

Funny Mishaps During Virtual Presentations  and How to Avoid Them! EP 35

The scary name of a street in Spain.
Included are some explanations of common expressions.
We need to practice expressions, because often the direct translation doesn't make sense and sounds crazy!