【北海道Hokkaido生活】
4月5日火曜日　天気/はれ　気温/4℃

札幌市/さっぽろし　
豊平川/とよひらがわ
・さけの稚魚が川を下り始めた
・1985年から、川をきれいにしたり、市民が稚魚を放流してた
・6年前から、放流する稚魚を少なくしている。自然にするため。

［単語］
さけ…魚の名前 salmon
稚魚/ちぎょ…魚のあかちゃん
下る/くだる…高い場所から低い場所へ動く。川から海へ動く。
放流/ほうりゅう…稚魚をとちゅうまで育てて、川へ捨てる
自然/しぜん…何もしない  natural

北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#31〉4月5日火曜日　さけの稚魚　海へ

Read the beautiful Chinese essay with me.  

听优美短文，提升中文阅读和写作

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Mulher engravidou de gémeos de pais diferentes. Já sabia que era possível, mas quando vi pela última vez havia apenas 7 casos no mundo

Aprenda Português Com Notícias Insólitas e Malucas -Learn Portuguese With Crazy Isoteric News 

Mulher Engravida de Gémeos de Pais Diferentes

Listen to the ancient Egyptian legend of Osiris.

Vocabulary:
anthropoid- shaped like a human
Osiris- god of the underworld
Isis- ancient Egyptian goddess
Horus

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The Legend of Osiris 

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.

4. 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

4 tips to help get your IELTS speaking band score from 5 to 7

Practice Japanese Pronunciation here. https://www.azumiism.com/2022/03/japanese-learning/lets-practice-japanese-pronunciation-with-scripts/

はつおんの練習🗣Pronunciation Practice!!

Let's practice Japanese pronunciation with 日本語初歩 Chapter 7 (あしたどこへいきますか) 

IELTS Speaking Part 1. Entertainment. Band 8-9 Answers.

Here are the four questions for you to look through, understand & answer.

Q. 1. Do you prefer relaxing at home or going out in the evening? [Why?]
Q. 2. When you go out for an evening, what do you like to do?
Q. 3. How popular is this with other people in your country?
Q. 4. Is there any kind of entertainment you do not like? [Why/Why not?]

Please listen to the recording and notice what you like about it and as you do so remember that I can assist you to achieve the fluency that is needed for IELTS speaking.

Send me a message whenever you are ready.

See you in my classes.

IELTS-SPEAKING 8-9 BAND IS POSSIBLE. DAILY SPEAKING PRACTICE PART 1,2 & 3. Listen daily.

IELTS Speaking Part 1. Entertainment. Band 8-9 Answers.

El Belén es tan común en las casas españolas en Navidad como el árbol. En el episodio de hoy te cuento qué es el Portal de Belén, las figuras que no pueden faltar, y el significado de una expresión con esta palabra.

Después de escuchar el audio, pásate por mi Instagram y dime si en tu país también es común poner el Belén.
