En este episodio les cuento sobre una pelea callejera entre dos taxistas donde un motociclista terminó gravemente herido. Propio de Argentina en esta época del año. O de todas las épocas, ya ni sé... 

Argentina en carne propia

Episodio 10: Furia en el tránsito. 2 taxistas contra una moto

This episode gives students of English some advice about how to answer a common question type from Part 3 of the IELTS speaking test. Students will listen to some structures and phrases that will help them to compare the past and the present (in this case, relating to their hometown).

Please send me your own answers to this question, and I'll give you some advice about how to improve.

IELTS-style speaking questions

IELTS Part 3: "How has your hometown changed in the last 20 years?"

In this episode, we’ll explore the interesting and useful idiom pair: "事半功倍" and "事倍功半". You’ll learn the meaning of these two Chinese idioms, their differences, and how understanding them can help you express yourself more clearly. Plus, I’ll share some insights on how to remember them easily by comparing their effects—literally. Tune in to discover how these idioms can add more depth to your Chinese skills！

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事半功倍 vs 事倍功半：An Interesting Idiom Pair

Today we're going to learn some really useful idioms for talking about your holiday. Whether you plan to 'put your feet up' or 'let your hair down', these idioms will ensure that you have 'a whale of a time' whenever you next 'hit the road' and 'get away from it all'. 

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Idioms for your holidays

[ — Audio description, listen and read along for greater understanding. — ]

— Oi! Você gosta de animais?

— Sim, gosto! Eu tenho um cachorro chamado Bob. E você?

— Eu tenho uma gata chamada Luna. Ela é muito fofa. Como é o seu cachorro?

— O Bob é brincalhão e adora correr no parque. Ele é meu melhor amigo.

— A Luna adora dormir e brincar com bolinhas de papel. Animais de estimação são bem divertidos, não são?

— Sim! Eles nos fazem felizes. Como você pegou a Luna?

— Adotei ela de um abrigo de animais. Ela era muito pequena na época.

— Legal. O Bob também é um cachorro resgatado. Eles merecem todo o amor do mundo.

— Com certeza! Animais de estimação nos ensinam sobre amor incondicional. Fico feliz em te conhecer… e ao Bob.

— Igualmente. Até mais!

PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Você gosta de animais? — SMALL TALK IN PORTUGUESE (A1-A2 LEVEL)

日本人の朝ごはんについて話しました🌞みなさんの国では朝ごはんに何を食べますか？

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Ep.87 日本人の朝ごはんは？🌞🍳

In this episode, I talk about interviewing in a second language. Speaking in a second language is tough; interviewing is tough. Doing both of them at the same time? Well, it can feel like walking into the lion’s den. It’s not for the faint of heart. And yet, there are a lot of brave souls out there who are willing to do what it takes to land a job in their second language.

You will hear a story about when I interviewed in Spanish, which is my second language, and get my top five tips for how you can succeed in an interview in your second language. Then you'll learn the definitions for the English idioms and phrases I used in the episode. 

Originally published on April 10, 2020
Transcript available at https://www.express-to-impress.com/ep2-interview-in-english/.
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