IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Leisure Activities Q1. - Q3.

1. What type of leisure activities are popular in your country?
2.  Why it is important for people to have leisure activities?
3.  Why are some leisure activities more popular than others?

Taker your time and relax while listening to it. Pause when you have to and reflect on what's being said. The goal isn't to listen to me but to develop your own ideas as it's you whose going to take the test!

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IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Leisure Activities Q1.-Q3..

Artificial intelligence has taken over a Swiss radio station for a day. That's right, you heard me correctly! Can you imagine a world where robots and machines rule the airwaves?

English Vibes

Digital Takeover: An Experiment with AI on Swiss Radio

This episode is part two of the episode How to Improve Your Business English Writing Skills. In this episode, you will learn new English phrases and idioms. Increasing your English vocabulary will allow you to understand and connect with native English speakers.
 

It's a short episode today! You'll learn three definitions for the English phrases and idioms. You'll also get some homework at the end so you can continue to improve your English communication skills. Tune in to take your knowledge of English to a new level!

Episode originally published on October 4, 2020.
Transcript at: https://www.express-to-impress.com/gift-of-gab-english-phrases/ 

Express to Impress

Gift of Gab and More English Phrases

In this episode, we chat with an Irish expat living in Colombia about the joys and challenges of life abroad. From cultural differences to language barriers, acculturation, and the digital nomad lifestyle, we explore what it truly means to adapt to a new country. Whether you're considering a move or just curious about expat life, this conversation is packed with insights and advice!

Thanks to Jerome for being such a great guest!!!

Alexis : https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9464070
Jerome: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/4075458

Hey Alexis!

From Ireland to Colombia: Embracing Life Abroad

President Donald Trump spoke at a U.S.-Saudi investment forum in Riyadh.
The White House announced Saudi Arabia’s commitment to invest $600 billion in a series of deals with the U.S. Trump said during the speech that he will order the cessation of sanctions against Syria.

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The Short And Sweet English Learning Podcast

Episode 6,  $600 billion Saudi investment in U.S.

LOUISE: Hey, Julia … Look at those desserts! How about baking 
some cookies today?
JULIA: Hmm … Yeah, that’s a great idea! While we’re here, let’s 
pick up the ingredients.
JULIA: OK, what do we need?
LOUISE: The recipe calls for flour, sugar and butter. Oh, and we 
also need eggs and chocolate chips.
JULIA: Why don’t you get the dairy ingredients? You’ll find those 
in the refrigerated section in the back of the store. I’ll get 
the dry ingredients — they’re in aisle 10.
LOUISE: Great! Let’s meet at the checkout.
JULIA: OK. See you there.



LANGUAGE NOTES
• How about is a casual way to suggest doing an activity. Notice that “how about” is followed 
by an “-ing” verb.
• Hmm … Notice that Julia pauses for a moment. “Hmm” is an expression used to think about 
something first before speaking.
• That’s a great idea! Notice the emphasis on “great.” Julia has thought about it and then 
decided that she really does want to bake cookies.
• The recipe calls for is a way of saying “the recipe says we need.” The phrase “call for” can 
also be used to talk about the weather forecast. (They’re calling for rain.)
• … flour, sugar and butter. Notice that this is a list, so there are short pauses between each 
item. Notice also that each ingredient is stressed because this information is important.
• Why don’t you … This expression is used to ask someone to do something. It can also be 
used to give advice — but in this case two friends are deciding on who does which task.
• Aisle Notice the silent “s” in aisle. An aisle is an orderly lane in a supermarket, with shelved 
products on both sides. Each aisle has a number, so that it is easy to find what you need.

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 14: At the supermarket

lesson on italki 
https://www.italki.com/ja/teacher/9451959/japanese

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こんばんは！
Japanese daily life podcast のAtsushiです。
このPodcastは、日本語を勉強しているみなさんに向けたPodcastです。

今回は、ベルリンに向かう電車の話をします。

いよいよ、電車に乗って出発！しましたが、また新たな問題が発生しました。どこに座ればいいか問題。

2等の席のチケットを予約しました。
なので、2等の席に座っていました。次の駅に停まった時、人が乗ってきました。座っていると1人の男性に声をかけられました。彼はここが自分の席であることを言いました。僕たちは、ん？となってわからなかったのですが、席をあけました。

そして、他の席に座って、ネットで調べてみました。2等の席でもお金を払えば予約することができるみたいでした。それで、席の通路側にデジタルのサインが出ることがわかりました。予約されている時は、どこどこーどこどこ、フランクフルトーベルリン、のように表記されるようでした。

でも、席によっては、予約されているかもしれないけどわからない、というような表記がありました。日本ではそういう表記はしないだろうなと思い、おもしろいなと思いました。

結局、そのあいてるかあいてないかわからないよ、という表記の席に座りました。

それでようやく落ち着いて座ることができました。と言いながら、駅で停まるたびに、ここ、私の席です、と言われないか気になりました笑

そうやって、無事、ベルリンに着きました。


ということで、今回は以上です。
また続き、話しますね！

最後まで聞いていただき、ありがとうございます！
ではまた！



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#214  海外旅行について！⑧

Alan Bates Gets a Knighthood from the King. 

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

In this week's  lesson, I share experiences from my childhood with competitive sport.