Nick discusses both sides of the IELTS topic.

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Should children study art at school?

Estaba triste pero hice algunas cosas para sentirme mejor, aquí te dejo mis consejos o mejor te dejo lo que me ayudó a estar mejor. 

I was sad but I did some things to feel better, here are my tips or better yet, I'll leave you what helped me feel better.

Hablar por hablar (Listening)

Borra la tristeza: aquí unos consejos (Erase sadness: here are some tips)

Привет! Dans cette petite histoire  je parle de la difficulté de choisir un cadeau. J’utilise beaucoup d’impératifs. J’utilise la méthode TPRS comme d’habitude. 

В ноябре у папы Кати день рождения. Ему будет 60 лет. Катя не знает, что ему подарить, потому что у него много хобби и интересов.  Поэтому она попросила родственников и друзей дать ей совет. 
- Не дари ему деньги! Папа очень хочет научиться играть на гитаре. Подари ему гитару! – сказала мама. 
- Папа любит читать фантастику. Подари ему книги братьев Стругацких. Но не дари ему подписку на электронную библиотеку. Ему нравится читать только бумажные книги, - посоветовал брат.
- Твой папа очень активный. Он никогда не сидит на месте. Подари ему туристическую путёвку на Байкал! - предложили друзья.
Все идеи были очень хорошие. Как трудно выбрать идеальный подарок близкому человеку…

Vocabulaire
день рождения – anniversaire
дарить/подарить подарки - offrir des cadeaux
советовать/посоветовать - conseiller 
предлагать/предложить - proposer 
подписка на электронную библиотеку - abonnement à la bibliothèque électronique
бумажные книги / электронные книги - livres papier/électroniques
он никогда не сидит на месте -il ne reste jamais en place
туристическая путёвка - certificat de voyage/ forfait voyage 



По-русски легко!

Короткие истории. 11. Что подарить папе?

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 — Oi, com licença, estou perdida. Você pode me ajudar?

— Sim, pode falar!

— Onde fica a estação de metrô?

— Você vira a esquerda e segue direto por duas quadras. Na primeira entrada você vai ver a estação de metrô mais para frente.

— Entendi. Muito obrigado!

— Nada! Qualquer coisa é só perguntar que o pessoal informa.


PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

 Estou perdido! — SMALL TALK IN PORTUGUESE (B1-C1 LEVEL)

Understanding Concessive Clauses in Spanish and English

In Spanish, the mood (indicative or subjunctive) in concessive clauses depends on whether the action is factual, non-factual, or counterfactual. For example, the conjunction "aunque" (although) can be used with both indicative and subjunctive moods depending on the context.
Example in Spanish:
Indicative: "Vendré aunque no tengo ganas." (I will come even though I don't feel like it.)
Subjunctive: "Vendré aunque no tenga ganas." (I will come even if I don't feel like it.)
In English, concessive clauses typically use the indicative mood. The conjunctions "although," "even though," and "though" are commonly used, and they don't change the mood of the verb.
Example in English:
"Although he doesn't want to, he will come."
"Even though she is tired, she will finish the work."
So, while Spanish requires a choice between indicative and subjunctive based on the nature of the action, English consistently uses the indicative mood in concessive clauses.

Taming the Spanish Verb: The  Macondo Man

Aunque vs. Even Though: El Subjuntivo y las Cláusulas Concesivas en Inglés y Español

Is there an art to sharing happiness with eloquence? Smith explores this question. In his insightful discussion, he unravels the intricacies of expressing joy. Through accessible yet refined language, Smith emphasizes the importance of genuine and articulate phrases in conveying happiness, creating meaningful connections, and spreading positivity.

LEARN BY LISTENING

Are You Happy?

From checking into hotels under different names to living in homes that can't be seen on Google Maps, rich people work hard to keep others from knowing where they are and where they're going.

But some new data might tell us more about where they've chosen to live and work.

An investment company called Henley & Partners has released data that gives information about the countries the world's millionaires are leaving, and where they're going.

And the company says 2024 will be a big year for millionaire moves, with economic and political uncertainty — including big elections in the UK and the US — encouraging a record 128,000 rich people to move somewhere new.

This information is important, according to the company, because it tells us about the health of a country's economy.

And if you're a millionaire, the UAE is the place to be, with a record 6,700 of them expected to move there this year.

The top destination for the last three years, the UAE is a good place for rich people to look after their wealth, experts say. There's no income tax to pay, and if you're rich, it's easy to get a "golden visa" — which lets people live there for a number of years if they invest money in the country.

After the UAE, the next most popular destination is America, followed by Singapore, Canada and Australia.

China, the world's biggest loser of millionaires, could see more than 15,000 leave the country this year — 10% more than last year — while 9,500 millionaires may leave the UK, and 4,300 are expected to leave India.

However, according to experts, China and India's losses may just be because their successful economies are seeing more and more millionaires being created there, not because of local problems.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Money on the Move: Where Are Millionaires Going?

Here is a list of desserts that you can find in Malta! 

Do you prefer sweet foods or savoury foods?

Which of these would you go for? Let me know! 