Following is a list of possible topics that you should be ready to talk about in speaking part 1.
Study   
Work
Hometown/ Living place
Home/ Accommodation
Family
Friends
Clothes
Gifts
Daily routine
Daily activities
Food/ Cooking
Going Out
Hobbies
Internet
Leisure time
Music
Neighbors & Neighborhood
Newspapers
Pets
Reading
Music
Shopping
Sport
TV
Transport/Traveling
Weather
Culture/Tradition

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IELTS speaking module Part 1📚📝

Home talk in Russian playing famous game Stray

Russian vs English facts and much more

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest debates among language learners — should you read fiction or non-fiction to boost your skills?
We’ll explore how each type of book shapes your vocabulary, and you can make up your mind which one suits your needs. 

A podcast a day keeps procrastination away!

Fiction vs Non-fiction, which books will you benefit more as a language learner?

“显眼包": “显眼”指明显而容易被看到，因而引人注目；“包”用在动词、形容词后面，指具有某种特点的人，原本“显眼包”指爱出风头，出洋相的人（make a fool (out) of），多少带有一点“嫌弃”的意味。但如今，“显眼包”指外在形象或性格特征引人注目的人，夸赞的意思明显。比如说：我的朋友是个“显眼包”。我有一个显眼包的朋友。
【EN】显眼包: "显眼"means obvious and easy to see, thus attracting attention; "包" used after a verb or adjective refers to a person with a certain characteristic. Originally, "显眼包" referred to someone who loves to steal the spotlight or make a fool of themselves, carrying a hint of "嫌弃". But nowadays, "显眼包" refers to a person whose external appearance or personality traits are eye-catching, with a clear meaning of praise. For example: 我的朋友是个显眼包。我有一个显眼包朋友。
ps：引人注目：raw one's attention
        出风头：Show off 
        出洋相：make a fool of yourself
        嫌弃：disdain
        外在形象：outward appearance

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第11集-显眼包（eye-catcher）-learn Chinese with Lily

한국어 공부를 시작하니까 좋은 일이 많아요

저는 작년에 한국어 공부를 시작했어요. 처음에는 글자가 어려워서 머리가 아팠어요. 하지만 매일 아침에 일어나서 30분 동안 한국어 책을 읽었어요. 발음이 어렵지만 천천히 연습하니까 좋아졌어요.

한국어를 배우니까 좋은 친구도 많이 생겼어요. 한국 친구들이 저를 도와줘서 고맙다고 생각했어요. 친구들과 한국 음식을 먹으면서 이야기하니까 재미있었어요. 처음에는 말을 잘 못해서 부끄러웠지만, 많이 말해 보니까 이제는 자신감이 생겼어요.

또 한국어로 드라마를 볼 수 있어서 행복해요. 예전에는 자막이 없으면 내용을 몰랐어요. 그런데 지금은 조금 이해할 수 있어서 즐거워요. 특히 제가 좋아하는 배우가 나오는 드라마를 보면 더 열심히 공부하게 돼요.

한국어를 공부하니까 제 생활이 달라졌어요. 아침에 일찍 일어나서 공부하고, 친구들과 이야기해서 하루가 즐거워요. 한국어를 배워서 한국 문화도 알게 되고, 제 마음이 넓어졌어요. 앞으로도 열심히 공부해서 한국 사람들과 더 많이 이야기하고 싶어요.

한국의 문화

한국어 공부를 시작하니까 좋은 일이 많아요

Learning process grocery list:

Will
Awareness
Meditation
Know yourself, your goals as much as possible
Take action
Choose your hard in life
Work smart not hard
Slice problems into pieces
Train your brain with outside great inputs like lectures

Extra
Forget about no struggle to gain or no pain no gain, you don'0t need that.
You need to accept yourself and why you want to do a certain thing.
Work smart it means once you are connected you can find the right solution for you, no shortcuts!
Meditate constantly even 5 minutes per day, everyday and you will be start to be connected.
Commit yourself even a small amount but continue everyday.
Choose to do what you want to do, take responsibility. Nobody is forcing you is always you!
Once you know yourself better you will create the way, your way.
And from there keep on going...

I know you can do it!

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Come si canta "Happy birthday" in italiano?

Bedside Italian

Bedside Italian #29 - Il mio compleanno e il copyright

生龙活虎[shēng lóng huó hǔ]：lively/dragon/active/tiger
The image of a dragon and a tiger full of vigor and vitality is used to describe someone who is full of energy and vitality, with a strong sense of life.
比喻 bǐ yù：allegory;comparison;metaphor;figure of speech
生气 shēng qì：vitality
蛟龙 jiāo lóng：mythical flood dragon
猛虎 měng hǔ：fierce tiger
精力 jīng lì：energy
旺盛 wàng shèng：vigorous
选手 xuǎn shǒu：player;competitor
成绩 chéng jì：result; achievement; score



“龙”年中国话（“ lóng ” nián zhōng guó huà）

生龙活虎

IELTS Speaking: Never take the test before you listen to this recording!

The recording is suitable for IELTS speaking test takers & those preparing for a job/interview in English!.

What are some reasons for the loss of confidence in a test?

Here are some common causes of test anxiety. They include behavioral, biological, and psychological factors. 

Behaviors like failing to prepare can play a role, but the body's biological response to stress can also create feelings of anxiety. Mental factors, such as self-belief and negative thinking, can also lead to test anxiety..

In this recording I am bringing to your attention the topic of mental confidence and what can affect in in your IELTS speaking test.

Please don't skip it AS IT IS SOOO HUGE and can help you overcome the fear and anxiety associated with the test (as well as a job interview!).

Let me know if it was an eye opening experience for you and check my schedule to talk about it in person. I'd love to help you on this!
