Learn about some of the history and purpose behind writing letters to editors. 

The Wandering and Wondering Writers Club

Letter to an Editor

여러분은 평소에 졸릴 때 어떻게 잠을 깨나요?
여러분만의 잠 깨는 비결이 있나요?

Do you have any tips for how to stay awake or to wake up when you're sleepy?
I could use some help from you!

Yejin's Podcast for Korean Learners

How do you stay awake? What is your 비결?

Vidéo avec sous-titres
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYsiWdqq3m8


French Stories For All

Soldat, Sel, Salaire: pourquoi?

En este episodio, exploraremos juntos la fascinante cultura del tango. Descubre los orígenes de este baile, su influencia en la sociedad argentina y cómo el tango puede mejorar tu habilidad para aprender español. Acompáñame en este viaje a través de la música, la historia y la pasión del tango.

Like Spanish

El Tango: Pasión y Tradición Argentina

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

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The Jerome Meadows Experience

so much such and such!

雖然我是一個台灣人，但要靠大眾交通工具在南部旅行還是讓我有點焦慮，一起來聽聽我的屏東小旅行吧！
Even as a Taiwanese, relying on public transportation while traveling in the south still makes me a little anxious. Come join me as I share my short trip to Pingtung!

Fu-lan Speaking -- Natural Taiwanese Mandarin

EP9. First time travel to Pingdong on my own 第一次靠自己去屏東

Planning has begun on a new, car-free town which the authorities plan to locate on waste ground, close to the Condolanda power plant. It will consist of houses, parks and public transport facilities, as well as public buildings such as a police station, a secondary school, town hall, etc. There will be commercial buildings including a shopping mall, office blocks, retail stores and a medical centre. There will also be a large area of modem apartment blocks, and residents will welcome the addition of a nearby leisure centre. The heating for all the buildings will come at low cost from the power plant.
