Want to grow your vocabulary? Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to learn 5 English expressions for a conversation. 

This episode is a follow-up to the previous episode, How to Prepare for an Internal Job Interview.

Learning to recognize and use phrases and idioms in English will allow you to communicate better with native English speakers. You won’t feel confused when you hear the phrases and idioms and will keep up with the conversation. 

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Episode originally published February 18, 2022

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/english-expressions/

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Original theme music by Lucas Knutter

Express to Impress

Bring Your A-Game and Other English Expressions

Tengo notas escritas en papel de ideas, recuerdos, inspiraciones... apuntes por todos lados. En la puerta de la nevera, en el teléfono, entre los libros, en mi mesa de trabajo, en diarios personales y no tan personales, en mi carpeta de poemas... ¡¡¡Por todos lados!!! 

Notas sueltas, igual que las notas que farandulean por el aire cuando un director de orquesta sinfónica alza sus batutas y las notas de los instrumentos surcan el aire sin control.

AUDIO-ARTÍCULOS (Nivel B2-C1)

La Sinfonía de la Vida

इस कहानी से हमें यह शिक्षा मिलती है कि हमे अपने से बड़ो की बात का मान रखना चाहिए और कभी भी अपने साथी को दुर्बल नही समझना चाहिए, न ही उसे कम आंकना चाहिए, जरूरत पड़ने पर यह दुर्बल साथी भी बड़ी मदद कर जाते हैं।


Stories from Panchatantra 

ब्रह्मदत्त केकड़ा और सांप की कहानी

Сегодня проверим себя по известному всем роману “Идиот” Федора Михайловича Достоевского. Текст достаточно легкий, но буду диктовать и знаки препинания. Нам понадобятся: точка (.), запятая (,), вопросительный (?) и восклицательный (!) знаки и многоточие (...)

Я прочитаю отрывок дважды. В первый раз медленно, по несколько слов, но обязательно ставьте эпизод на паузу, чтобы всё успеть. Второй раз читаю быстрее, чтобы вы проверили, всё ли правильно записали. 

Отправьте мне сообщение со словами “восьмой диктант готов” и я пришлю вам текст для проверки. Ну и не забывайте ставить лайки и оставлять комментарии, мне будет очень приятно.

Пишите грамотно, говорите свободно! Хорошего дня, друзья!

Writing Russian

Отрывок из романа Достоевского "Идиот" (диктант)

Hi, and welcome back to Captain Seasalt and the ABC Pirates with Teacher Alyse!
Today, we’re going on an adventure to learn words that start with the letter J Are you ready? Listen carefully, repeat after me, and then try reading them on your own.

June bug, jaguar, jellyfish, jackal, jellybeans, jungle, jar, jack-o-lantern, juice, jacket

Great job! Keep practicing, and if you’d like free flashcards to follow along, send me a message. You can also watch this Super Simple Songs Captain Seasalt video on YouTube to learn even more!
See you next time—bye for now!



Captain Sesalt & The ABC Pirates

Letter J

Այս թողարկմանը ես պատմում եմ հայկական մի սիրավեպի մասին։ Եթե դուք սիրում եք սիրավեպեր, ապա պետք է, որ ձեզ համար հետաքրքիր լինի այս էպիզոդը...

․․․ մասին 

Ագապի (մաս 1) #17

行きます→行かないといけません

言（い）います→言わないといけません

かちます→かたないといけません

まけます→まけないといけません

あります→ないといけません

やくに立（た）ちます→やくに立たないといけません

うごきます→うごかないといけません

やめます→やめないといけません

気（き）をつけます→気をつけないといけません

りゅうがくします→りゅうがくしないといけません

ようへい先生　　N4,N5チャンネル

みんなの日本語　21か　～ないといけません

お弁当🍙の思い出について話しました！みなさんの国には「お弁当」のような文化がありますか？

SeikaのPodcast🎧

Ep.51 お弁当🍙の思い出💭

5 Tips for Studying IELTS Speaking

Preparing for the IELTS Speaking test can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can improve your fluency and confidence. Here are five tips to help you excel:

Practice Speaking Daily
Consistency is key to improving your speaking skills. Set aside time each day to practice speaking English, even if it's just for 10-15 minutes. Talk about a variety of topics, record yourself, and identify areas where you can improve.

Expand Your Vocabulary
A rich vocabulary will allow you to express yourself more clearly and precisely. Learn new words daily, and practice using them in sentences. Focus on synonyms, idiomatic expressions, and topic-specific vocabulary like travel, work, and culture.

Work on Pronunciation and Intonation
Clear pronunciation is essential in the IELTS Speaking test. Focus on common pronunciation mistakes, and practice intonation to sound more natural. Listening to native speakers through podcasts or videos can help you understand how words should be pronounced and how sentences flow.

Develop Your Ideas
In the IELTS Speaking test, you’ll need to speak at length on various topics. Practice expanding your ideas by structuring your answers clearly. Use examples, explanations, and reasons to support your opinions.

Simulate Test Conditions
Familiarize yourself with the test format by simulating exam conditions. Record yourself answering common IELTS questions within the time limit, and get feedback from a tutor or language partner.

With consistent practice and these strategies, you'll be well-prepared to perform confidently on test day.