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このチャンネルでは主に東北地方の方言について紹介したいと思います。
・東北地方の方言「しゃっこい」とは？
・言葉の意味は？どんな時に使うの？どう言うの？
・使用例の紹介
・注意すべき点の紹介
・まとめ

Nihongo tokidoki Inaka hougen with Megumi Na

「しゃっこい」What is  the meaning of this word? Let's enjoy learning Tohoku dialect!!

Hello everyone, and welcome back to our IELTS Success podcast. Today, we’re diving into a powerful tool for your Speaking test: idioms.
Now, you might be asking, Why idioms? Well, idioms show examiners that you have a natural and flexible command of English. But remember—idioms should sound natural, not forced. Think of them as spices in cooking: a little can make your language richer, too much can overwhelm.
Let’s look at five idioms you can use in real answers.
“Over the moon” – Imagine the examiner asks about a happy experience. You could say: “When I passed my driving test, I was over the moon.”
“A blessing in disguise” – If asked about challenges, try: “Losing my job was tough, but it was a blessing in disguise because it pushed me to study abroad.”
“Hit the nail on the head” – For opinions, you might say: “I think you hit the nail on the head when you said technology connects people.”
“Once in a blue moon” – For frequency questions: “I only go to the cinema once in a blue moon, because I prefer watching movies at home.”
“Burn the midnight oil” – For study habits: “Before exams, I usually burn the midnight oil to revise all the material.”
So, idioms make your answers more engaging and memorable. Practice using them naturally in your daily speech, and you’ll not only impress the examiner—you’ll also sound much more confident.
That’s all for today. Until next time, keep practicing and keep shining!

IELTS Speaking Practice

5 useful idioms

De volta ao Brasil e desta vez com música no coração

Portuguese Audios for Intermediate Advance B2 -Áudios em Português para Intermédios Avançados B2

Músicas brasileiras

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 1.

Topic: Colour

Q. What’s your favourite colour? [Why?]
Q. Do you like the same colours now as you did when you were younger? [Why/Why not?]

How would you answer these two simple questions?

What ideas did you take from the answer I gave?

How can you utilize it in the future?

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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 1.

A：先生，你想买什么？
B：我很渴，有喝的东西吗？
A：有。我们有水、茶、牛奶、咖啡、啤酒，你想喝什么？
B：我要一瓶啤酒。
A：好的，还要什么吗？
B：我也买些吃的东西吧。
A：没问题。我们有米饭、面条，也有面包，你想要哪个？
B：一个面包。一共多少钱？
A：啤酒三块五，面包十块，一共十三块五。
B：好的，给你钱。
A：这是你买的东西，再见。
B：再见。

Daily conversation 日常对话

买东西  shopping 

本期主要聊了有关公共厕所的一些词汇和故事，提到了隔间，厕纸，纸巾，小便池，腿麻，国际航班厕所的话题。
希望大家听得愉快！

In this podcast , we will talk about some interesting things of Chinese toilet, we mentioned many things such as toilet paper, Chinese old style toilet, legs are sleeping, toilets in airplane etc.
Hope it is helpful.

More videos please check our youtube channel:Chinese Mandarin Cherry， Regan Radio.

Cherry Blablabla｜Chinese&English

厕所革命｜The Toilet Revolution🚽

Enjoy the TWENTIETH episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, we are diving into a topic that might leave you questioning your favorite dishes. I'm talking about those iconic plates that you thought represented a country's cuisine, but actually, they don't exist in that country.

Joining us today, our guests from France, Italy, China, and Mexico, with insights that will reshape the way you think about some familiar favorites 

France - Croissants [0:01:10]
Italy -  Fettuccini Alfredo [0:01:50]
China - Orange Chicken & Fortune Cookies [0:02:28]
Mexico - Fajitas & Tacos [0:03:00]

Culture To Grow

Episode 20: Exploring American Made Dishes Often Mistaken for International

こんにちは! 今日(きょう)は映画(えいが)についてのエピソードの3回目(さんかいめ)です。
皆(みな)さんはデヴィッド・クロネンバーグという素晴(すば)らしい映画監督(えいが かんとく)を知(し)っていますか？！

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