Transcript: https://saracasalino-books.weebly.com/blog/scarlet-darkness-part-3

Learn English with Stories

Scarlet Darkness- Chapter 3

This May, I want to plant a seed in your brain. I will water this seed during the month of May. This seed is - TO WRITE - in English.

The thought I want to water, nourish and feed - for you, this month - is the idea that this month, this MAY - you START TO THINK about writing in ENGLISH. 

May this May be the month that you begin to write! That is my wish for you. 

Until next time! 

Hear and There

7. May we write in English this May

In this episode, I talk to one of my italki students, Adriana from Columbia, who recently took OET and got a grade B pass with some very good scores!
If you want a transcript, see below
https://kevsenglishpodcast.com/2025/03/02/kevs-english-podcast-episode-22-interview-with-adriana-from-columbia-and-her-oet-success/

Kev's English Podcast

Kev's English Podcast: Episode 22: Interview with Adriana from Columbia and her OET success!

5 food words that can help with food topics, with definitions and examples.

IELTS Vocab

IELTS vocabulary- food

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 

zhè ɡe fánɡ jiān duō dà ？ 
这  个 房   间   多  大 ？ How big is this room?
zhè ɡe fánɡ jiān yǒu shí wǔ pínɡ fānɡ mǐ 。 
这  个 房   间   有  十  五 平   方   米 。   This room is fifteen square meters.

nǐ duō dà ？ 
你 多  大 ？ How old are you?
wǒ èr shí sì suì 。 
我 二 十  四 岁  。 I'm 24.

tā duō ɡāo ？ 
她 多  高  ？ How tall is she?
tā yì mǐ qī liù 。 
她 一 米 七 六  。 She's 1.76m.

tā duō zhònɡ ？ 
他 多  重    ？ How much does he weigh? 
tā bā shí wǔ ɡōnɡ jīn 。 
他 八 十  五 公   斤  。 He weighs eighty-five kilograms. 

zhè tiáo hé duō chánɡ ？ 
这  条   河 多  长    ？ How long is the river?

běi jīnɡ dào shànɡ hǎi yǒu duō yuǎn ？ 
北  京   到  上    海  有  多  远   ？ How far is it from Beijing to Shanghai?

JOJO CHINESE

多+adjective：ask degree

In this American English language podcast episode, I talk about travelling tips. I talk about always travelling with a windbreaker. My italki teacher profile https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . www.streetwisenglish.com

Streetwise English

SWE46 Travel Tips 5 : Travel with a windbreaker

Hi this is Yuli. Welcome to my channel. 大家好，我是Yuli。欢迎收听我的频道。 In this episode we are going to learn【Different ways to say Hello in Chinese】.今天我们来学习怎么用中文说Hello。
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你好	nǐ hǎo	hello
嗨	hāi	hi
哈喽	hā lou	hello
老师好	lǎo shī hǎo	Hello teacher
李经理好	lǐ jīng lǐ hǎo	Hello, Manager. Lee.
李小姐好	lǐ xiǎo jiě hǎo	Hello, Ms. Lee.
李先生好	lǐ xiān sheng hǎo	Hello, Mr. Lee.
早上好	zǎo shàng hǎo	Good morning.
下午好	xià wǔ hǎo	Good afternoon.
晚上好	wǎn shàng hǎo	Good evening.
你吃了吗？	nǐ chī le ma ？	Have you eaten?
出去啊	chū qù a	Going out?
去上班啊	qù shàng bān a	Going to work?
下班啦	xià bān la	Finished work?
你最近怎么样？	nǐ zuì jìn zěn me yàng ？	How have you been recently?
你这个星期怎么样？	nǐ zhè ge xīng qī zěn me yàng ？	How was your week?
