【北海道Hokkaido生活】
4月19日火曜日　天気/はれ　気温/8℃ 

札幌市/さっぽろし
・住宅街で、停電が起きた。
・原因は、電線にカラスがハンガーをひっかけたから。
・1420戸が停電

［単語］
住宅街/じゅうたくがい…人がたくさん住んでる場所
停電/ていでん…電気が消える
電線/でんせん…電気が通ってる線
カラス/からす…黒い鳥
ハンガー/はんがー…服をかけるもの
戸/こ…一人で住んでたり、家族が住んでたりする家の数え方


北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#41〉4月19日火曜日　カラスのせいで停電

Learn which words we use to talk about time in the past tense (ago, last, in, on, and at)

English Syndicate

Ago, last, in, on, and at

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

Lesson 1: Build a Study Habit as Solid as the Titanic’s Hull
The Titanic’s hull was state-of-the-art, yet it wasn’t indestructible. Similarly, your study habits need to be strong, but they don’t have to be perfect. Start small—just like the shipbuilders who started with a blueprint. Dedicate 10–15 minutes daily to learning your language. Research shows that consistent practice, even in small increments, leads to long-term success.
Your daily routine is your hull. If it’s solid, you’ll keep floating, even when you hit minor obstacles.
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Lesson 2: Spot the Icebergs Before They Hit
The Titanic didn’t see the iceberg until it was too late. When it comes to studying, your "icebergs" are distractions, unrealistic expectations, and burnout. Be mindful of these obstacles before they derail you. Set realistic goals, like learning five new words a day instead of fifty.
Think of distractions like incoming icebergs on the horizon—acknowledge them, steer clear, and keep your focus steady.
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Lesson 3: Lifeboats Are Non-Negotiable
The Titanic’s lack of lifeboats was its greatest tragedy. In language learning, lifeboats represent backup plans for when life gets overwhelming. Too tired to study grammar? Watch a short video in your target language instead. Feeling stuck on vocabulary? Try a language game instead of a workbook.
Lifeboats are your Plan B—your way to keep moving forward even when your primary routine is disrupted.
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💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 57 - Lessons to be learnt from a sinking ship - the Titanic 

In this episode of English Learners Boost, discover how to avoid irreversible mistakes in both English learning and life. Learn from real experiences, practical examples, and an inspiring story about turning failure into growth. Hosted by a licensed professional science teacher and English tutor, this episode reminds you that mistakes don’t define you — your response does.
✨ Tune in for motivation, reflection, and a special invitation to book an English lesson on iTalki to experience a transformative way of learning English.

English Learner's Boost

Avoid Irreversible Mistakes 

In this lesson, we will focus on learning Swahili Fundamentals, Grammar and Basic conversation for both complete beginners and intermediate learners. Pronunciation , Forming sentences, words and expressions, Grammar, comprehension, Greetings, Swahili culture and tradition.

Lets Learn Swahili

Swahili For Beginners

People often ask: What’s the difference between ‘I saw it’ and ‘I have seen it’?
They both sound like the same thing—but actually, they’re not! Let’s break it down."

Go Steps English

"I Have Seen It" vs "I Saw It"—A Small Difference That Matters

1.しりとりゲーム

最後に　[ん]  で終わると負け

しりとりを知っていますか？

１回目

会議(かいぎ) → ギガバイト→ トラブル→ ルンバ

→ バーベキュー　→ 牛(うし) → 仕組み(しくみ)

→三日月(みかづき) → 黄色(きいろ) → ロバ

→バーゲン　


2回目

ぶどう→鶯谷(うぐいすだに)→煮物(にもの)→

のぞみ→ミロ→ロゼリア→明日(あした)→

卵(たまご)→ゴリラ→ライブ→部長(ぶちょう)





じゃんけん

さいしょはグー、じゃんけんぽん(ほい)

あいこでしょ

あいごでしょ

ぶどう→うどん？




[単語など]

ばんぐみ　番組

せんこう　先攻

こうこう　後攻

そうじき　掃除機

