Hi! My name is Sirikanya - but you can call me Siri for short :)

I am quite a siri-ous person (no pun intended), but I'm also fun - I promise!

Here, we will do easy-going conversation/grammar!  

Siri-ous Studying!

要求：听第一遍不要看文本，再听第二遍，不懂的地方可以看文本，反复听。。。直到听懂为止，然后写下你的答案。

文本：
女:	还要排多久的队啊？从早上八点到现在，我们都等了一个半小时了。
男:	没办法。天热，生病的孩子多，前面那家人说他们一大早就来了，到现在也还没轮上。
女:	给孩子看个病真难，挂个专家号更难。
男:	别抱怨了，估计再等二十来分钟就轮到咱们了。

问：这段对话大概发生在什么时候？
A： 八点       
B： 九点
C： 九点半
D： 九点五十



Merry's voice (HSK五）

HSK 五   看病挂号排队

Improving your IELTS Speaking score from a band 5 to a band 7 requires targeted practice in several key areas: fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar. Here’s a breakdown of steps to take in each.

1. Enhance Fluency and Coherence: Band 5 speakers often struggle to speak fluidly and with clear connections between ideas. To improve, practice speaking on various topics for 1-2 minutes without pauses. Use transition words like "however," "on the other hand," or "in addition" to link ideas smoothly. Regular practice on platforms like language exchange apps can help.

2. Expand Vocabulary: Limited vocabulary often holds back Band 5 speakers. Aim to learn 5-10 new words daily, focusing on synonyms and expressions you can apply to multiple topics, such as work, travel, or family. Create mind maps on topics that frequently come up in IELTS, like "environment" or "technology," and practice speaking on each one.

3. Improve Pronunciation: Pronunciation errors are common at Band 5. Focus on getting each sound right, as well as on stress and intonation, to sound more natural. Listen to native speakers through podcasts or videos, and practice mimicking their tone and rhythm. Recording and replaying your responses is also helpful.

Master Grammar: A Band 7 requires control over complex sentence structures. Practice combining ideas into longer sentences using connectors like “although,” “since,” and “despite.” Working with a tutor or using grammar apps can help you understand and apply complex grammar structures correctly.

IELTS Speaking Practice

Improve your IELTS speaking scroe from 5 to 7

Aprende en este podcast vocabulario nuevo sobre mascotas, salud, productos químicos y hasta más... ¡¡¡te encantará!!! 

Si quieres ver el video:

https://youtu.be/6286e0faX1U


Hablar por hablar (Listening)

El enemigo silencioso de tus mascotas l #podcasts l #spanish

SMART Goals for Active Listening:
Here are some examples of SMART goals you can set to improve your active listening skills:

1. Improve comprehension in work meetings:

Specific: I will actively listen during all team meetings by summarizing key points after each agenda item.
Measurable: I will track the number of times I summarize key points and the accuracy of my summaries based on colleague feedback.
Attainable: I will start by summarizing after one agenda item per meeting, then gradually increase to all items over a month.
Relevant: Improved comprehension will lead to better participation and decision-making in meetings.
Time-bound: I will implement this for the next 3 months and evaluate progress then.
2. Enhance communication with family:

Specific: I will practice active listening with my partner by reflecting back their emotions and using open-ended questions during evening conversations.
Measurable: My partner will provide feedback on whether they feel heard and understood by my responses.
Attainable: I will focus on actively listening during one conversation per evening for the next two weeks.
Relevant: Improved communication will strengthen my relationship with my partner.
Time-bound: I will practice this for two weeks and then discuss adjustments with my partner.
3. Become a more supportive friend:

Specific: I will actively listen to a friend facing a challenge by maintaining eye contact, avoiding interruptions, and offering summaries of their situation.
Measurable: My friend will report feeling supported and understood after our conversation.
Attainable: I will dedicate focused listening time during one conversation with a friend per week for a month.
Relevant: Active listening will help me be a more supportive friend.
Time-bound: I will implement this for one month and then reflect on its impact on our friendship.
Remember, these are just examples. You can modify them to fit your specific needs and goals!


The Global Professional Podcast

S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Active Listening - Episode 82

¿Vives en un país donde nadie habla español? No importa.
En este episodio te enseño cómo construir una red de práctica real, crear comunidad digital y socializar con confianza incluso si estás solo.

Aprende estrategias como Los 5 minutos sociales, La voz y respuesta, y El modo anfitrión para convertirte en un comunicador activo, sin depender del entorno.

👉 “You don’t wait to be fluent to communicate. You communicate to become fluent.”
El español no necesita pasaporte, solo propósito.

Español No Excuses: Level-Up Your Mind, Speak Out Loud

Habla español aunque nadie a tu alrededor lo haga: el arte de socializar sin fronteras

🏞️ Diálogo: Tour en Medellín 🇨🇴🚋

Guía (Sofía): ¡Bienvenidos a Medellín! Soy Sofía, su guía turística de hoy. ¿Están listos para explorar esta hermosa ciudad?

Carlos: ¡Claro! Tenía muchas ganas de conocer Medellín.

Sofía: ¡Qué bien! Empezaremos aquí, en el Pueblito Paisa, una réplica de un pueblo tradicional antioqueño.

Ana: ¡Qué lindo! Me encanta la arquitectura colonial y esas casas de colores.

Carlos: Sí, parece un viaje al pasado. ¿Podemos tomar fotos aquí?

Sofía: Por supuesto, ¡adelante! Además, desde aquí pueden ver una vista espectacular de la ciudad.

Ana: ¡Guau! Mira esa panorámica, Carlos. Se ve toda la ciudad entre las montañas.

Carlos: Increíble. No sabía que Medellín estaba rodeada de tantas montañas.

Sofía: Sí, por eso se conoce como "La ciudad de la eterna primavera". Ahora vamos al siguiente destino: la Comuna 13.

Carlos: He oído mucho sobre ese lugar. ¿Es seguro visitarlo?

Sofía: Sí, ha cambiado mucho. Ahora es un ejemplo de transformación social y arte urbano.

Ana: ¡Mira esos murales! Son tan coloridos y llenos de historias.

Carlos: ¡Y qué ambiente tan animado! Hay música, bailes… esto es increíble.

Sofía: Así es. La Comuna 13 es famosa por su arte callejero, su cultura y las escaleras eléctricas al aire libre.

Ana: ¡Escaleras eléctricas en un barrio! Nunca había visto algo así.

Carlos: Me encanta cómo el arte refleja la historia y la esperanza de la comunidad.

Sofía: Exactamente. Ahora iremos al Metrocable para ver Medellín desde el aire.

Ana: ¡Qué emocionante! ¿Podemos ver el Parque Arví desde ahí?

Sofía: Sí, el Metrocable nos llevará directo al parque. Es una experiencia que no olvidarán.

Carlos: Medellín realmente tiene una mezcla perfecta entre naturaleza, historia y modernidad.

Learn Spanish Conversation

Learn Spanish conversation part 48

Listen to this episode about the phrase PUSHING THE ENVELOPE and learn what "the envelope" really means.

Brentoni's English Podcast

042 - pushing the envelope

In this episode, I’ll explain the differences between “全职 / 兼职” and “主业 / 副业” in Chinese! Let’s learn how Chinese people talk about different kinds of work and income~
Plus, you’ll get some handy vocabulary to describe your own job situation!