The other day, I went on a drive with my club friends. It rained that day, so we had to change where we were going. But it was my first time hanging out with my university friends, so I still had a lot of fun. I also rode a Ferris wheel in the rain for the first time. The view looked very different, and it was amazing! 😯In the afternoon, the rain stopped a little, so we went to the beach. We talked about many things there. We played from the afternoon until night and said we would hang out again soon. It was also my first time going on a drive, so next time, I want to plan more carefully before choosing where to go.

In my hometown, before all the buildings are supplied hearting around October 15th, the weather gets really cold like today. The highest temperature drops down to below 10 degress Celsius. It's cloudy and chilly outside, and it's also cold inside. We wear thick coats or just stay in the warm blankets while being at home. We even foget what the sun looks like, because we haven't seen it for a long time. When I check the weather forecast, I feel hopeless when I see it will rain every day in the coming several days. According my experience, after all the buildings have heat, the weather definitely gets warm. Actually it's not the later fall. All the trees are covered with thick red, green or orange leaves. I just want to have a walk in the park instead of staying at home to avoid getting a cold. You know that a long white world is in the concer. Though winter has its own unique beauty, it's really cold outside.

Native English speakers, please help me out I got into an argument about wether it’s ok to say “I think yes” and “I think no” in English. Here’s my opponent’s comment: (It's possible either way. Native speakers use both versions, understand each other perfectly, and so on. There's no definitive rule here. Yes, it would be a mistake when writing complex texts and official essays and in various exams, but in spoken language it doesn't matter. Even in the IELTS speaking section, both versions are accepted). Is it really so? I usually hear people say “I think so/I don’t think so”, am I wrong?

Bonsoir French learners. Let’s begin our vocabulary quiz!!!

Recently, I have become really into watching movies, anime, and dramas on Netflix because of my friends. There are so many things I want to watch, so it’s really hard to choose. I especially like horror and mystery stories, so I often ask my friends to recommend movies they like. I think it’s really fun to talk about movies together. The most touching movie I have seen recently is Weathering With You. I had never watched it before, but my friend recommended it, so we watched it together. The story was very beautiful and emotional, and I was really moved by it. After watching it, I became more interested in other anime movies too. I realized that anime can express many deep emotions and beautiful scenes. Now I want to watch more movies and anime in my free time. Watching them helps me relax and also gives me new ideas and feelings.

Being able to talk on a wide variety of topics is really helpful for getting a higher mark on the IELTS test. In this podcast I will help you to form opinions and ideas for Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2. You can also book a private lesson with me on my profile. Hope to see you in a lesson soon!

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Today, I listened to “Just the way you are,” it is the music that sang by Bruno Mars. I had known this song for the first time when I was Junior high school student. My English teacher used it as one of the studying English in his class. When I listened to the intro melody, I fell in love with its beautiful voice and great beat of drums. 　The lyrics of this song tell the story of strong feeling to man’s lover. However, I felt different feelings from the song. “There’s not a thing that I would change, cause you’re amazing, just the way you are.” I got the great encouragement because I thought it is the message like “Don’t be afraid, live your life what you want!” If you don't know this song, please listen to it right now!

🇨🇳🤔 Why Don’t Chinese Say “No” Directly? If you’ve ever tried making plans with Chinese friends, you might notice something interesting: instead of saying “no,” they often say things like: “Maybe later…” “I’ll think about it.” “It might be difficult.” It can feel confusing if you’re used to direct communication — but in China, this isn’t rudeness. It’s culture. Chinese people value harmony and relationships over blunt honesty. Saying “no” directly might hurt someone’s feelings or create conflict. So instead, they use gentle, indirect ways to decline while keeping the relationship intact. 💡 Takeaway: Understanding this cultural nuance is key to building strong friendships and avoiding misunderstandings. In China, saying “no” politely is actually a way of showing care and respect. #ChineseCulture #CrossCulturalCommunication #LearnChinese #CulturalInsights