An anecdote is a quick story about something of interest, usually with a singular theme or lesson. Anecdotes are no different than the stories told among friends, but when they’re used in literature, they can accomplish more than merely passing the time. 


Types of Anecdotes: 
Although there is no formal grouping, anecdotes tend to fall into the categories of 
cautionary, 
characterizing, 
humorous, 
inspirational, 
reminiscent. 

However, these are not mutually exclusive and can be blended together

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What Is an Anecdote, and How Do You Write One?

Dos Donts Pros.. 4 minutes of a deep dive into fasting biology 

Baffling Lingo

Time Restricted Feeding AKA  'Fasting' 

This episode lets break down a sure fire way to describe a recent book that moved you and/or answering this will help build confidence for the IELTS examiner you will most certainly have related to this topic.



Reader Dissection

Today's new word  is about 「Time」
きょうのあたらしい　ことばは　じかん　について　です。

①　「ひ（日）」
スキーに　いく日のあさ、　けがを　してしまいました。

②　「ごぜんちゅう（午前中）」
いつも　にちよう　の　　午前中に　そうじ　や　せんたく　をします。

③「ひるま（昼間）」
昼間に　はらたいて　よるは　べんきょう　ですか。たいへんですね。

④「こんや（今夜）」
今夜のつきは　おおきくて　あかるい　です。


Japanese teacher Noriko’s room

This podcast will delve into the concept of non-traditional career paths and the reasons why you should contemplate pursuing one.

For most of recent history, job seekers were able to follow a straightforward path to solid employment. 

With advancements in technology and a shift toward the gig economy, there are now several routes to a satisfying career. Unconventional career paths can lead to job success with the right preparation.

Please inform me of the type of assistance you require to enhance your spoken English proficiency, be it in the realm of business, corporate affairs, or preparation for the IELTS speaking test. 

You can book private one-on-one sessions with me, where we can discuss your individual needs and devise a customized plan to achieve your goals.

Job Interview Preparation | Build Strong Communication Under Pressure

How to Successfully Navigate an Unconventional Career Path?

Camila y su servilleta, les preparamos un episodio en el cual contrastamos el trabajo en equipo e individual, abordando pros y contras de cada tipo. 

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🇲🇽 Martín: https://www.italki.com/teacher/5211013

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Trabajo en equipo vs individual

In this episode, we’ll explore two very common Chinese words: “原来” and “本来”.
Many Chinese learners feel confused because these two words seem similar and are sometimes translated the same way in English.
Are they really interchangeable? When can you use one but not the other?