Have you ever wondered if the festive magic of Christmas could transform your language learning? It did for me! Let me take you back to one chilly December when I felt stuck and uninspired in my language studies. I decided to embrace the holiday spirit and experiment with writing Christmas cards in my target language, watching festive movies with subtitles, and even learning carols. To my surprise, these small steps reignited my passion and made learning fun again.

This Christmas, why not give yourself the gift of language? Tune in to Episode 60 of "111 Tips for Learning a Language" to discover how the spirit of giving, connection, and patience during the holidays can inspire your learning journey. 🎁

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 60 - A Christmas Special: Language Learning Lessons from the Season of Joy

元の記事/ Original Article↓
https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/507482

｢コーダあいのうた｣がこだわった障害者の描き方」という記事を音読しつつ、思うこと、映画の感想などを話しました。この映画を見た方は、ぜひ感想を教えてください！

☆目次
0:00 オープニング
0:58 導入 - Introduction
2:58 (p1) 1-(p2) 4
5:06 リアリティー
7:42 (p2) 5-7
9:00 障がい者の描き方
11:22 (p3) 1-3
12:34 役者
14:45 (p3) 4-6
15:45 コメディ
17:27 (p4) 1-5 (18:45 ちょうかく→しょうがい)
18:57 通訳という役割
21:20 (p4) 6-8
22:30 映画の感想

☆語彙
〜にまつわる
起用（きよう）
予定調和（よていちょうわ）
疎外感（そがいかん）
労働組合（ろうどうくみあい）
手配（てはい）
枠組（わくぐ）み
顕在化（けんざいか）
痛感（つうかん）
触覚（しょっかく）
憎（にく）まれ口（ぐち）

☆引用文献
熊野雅恵ほか. “｢コーダあいのうた｣がこだわった障害者の描き方: 監督が語るデフカルチャーを題材にした理由”. 東洋経済ONLINE. 2022-01-30. http://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/507482, (参照 2022-04-10).

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

“Vivid depiction of people with disabilities in “CODA”” ｢コーダあいのうた｣がこだわった障害者の描き方」

👉A short reading for SERBIAN BEGINERS (A1 level)! Let’s see some basic facts about Petar (eng. Peter).😉
Срећно учење! / Srećno učenje! 📚
See you in class!👋

SERBIAN TO GO

Где Петар живи и куда путује? – Gde Petar živi i kuda putuje? – Where does Petar live, and where does he travel? (A1 level)

5 Tips for Studying IELTS Speaking

Preparing for the IELTS Speaking test can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can improve your fluency and confidence. Here are five tips to help you excel:

Practice Speaking Daily
Consistency is key to improving your speaking skills. Set aside time each day to practice speaking English, even if it's just for 10-15 minutes. Talk about a variety of topics, record yourself, and identify areas where you can improve.

Expand Your Vocabulary
A rich vocabulary will allow you to express yourself more clearly and precisely. Learn new words daily, and practice using them in sentences. Focus on synonyms, idiomatic expressions, and topic-specific vocabulary like travel, work, and culture.

Work on Pronunciation and Intonation
Clear pronunciation is essential in the IELTS Speaking test. Focus on common pronunciation mistakes, and practice intonation to sound more natural. Listening to native speakers through podcasts or videos can help you understand how words should be pronounced and how sentences flow.

Develop Your Ideas
In the IELTS Speaking test, you’ll need to speak at length on various topics. Practice expanding your ideas by structuring your answers clearly. Use examples, explanations, and reasons to support your opinions.

Simulate Test Conditions
Familiarize yourself with the test format by simulating exam conditions. Record yourself answering common IELTS questions within the time limit, and get feedback from a tutor or language partner.

With consistent practice and these strategies, you'll be well-prepared to perform confidently on test day.

IELTS Speaking Practice

5 Tips for your IELTS Speaking 

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Ritmos del mundo

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Let's talk college football. Saturday afternoon. Big day. Feet up, beverage. Game starts at noon. Be ready.

English My Way

College Football

Ballooney Korean_ Hangeul(한글)

Hangeul 1 - 아어오우으이

Today I will read out an article that I came across and found very interesting. Its an article by Chiara Leone-Ganado. It discusses three studies that show that we are less willing to help others when we do not get good sleep. I always talk about how sleep is connected to all aspects of health and wellness but who knew it could affect our sense of generosity?

Matcha & Meditation

Poor Sleep Makes People More Selfish

Tuve una plática larga y tendida con Imene, una argelina radicando en la capirucha. También es profesora de árabe en Italki.

Imene:
https://www.italki.com/teacher/7804173