This is a controversial topic, and one that you may have strong views about. 

Today, Nick looks at both sides of this argument to help you with IELTS Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2.

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

What are the advantages and disadvantages of animal research?

Enjoy the ninth episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

This episode will focus on birthday culture around the world, since I just celebrated my own birthday! Everyone celebrates birthdays slightly different, so this episode will provide you with new ideas to use in your own family!

If you would like to learn how to say "Happy Birthday" in any of the 18 languages  that are in this episode, please use the below guide.



Arabic -     eid milad saeid!

Chinese  -      Shēngrì kuàilè!

English  -     Happy Birthday

French -     Bon anniversaire !

Hindi -     janmadin mubaarak!

Indonesian - Selamat ulang tahun!

Italian -     Buon compleanno!

Japanese -    Otanjōbiomedetōgozaimasu!

Kurdish -     Rojbûna te pîroz be!

Mongolian -     Törsön ödriin mend!

Persian -     Tavalodet Mobarak

Portugese -     Feliz aniversário!

Russian -     S dnem ​​rozhdeniya!

Spanish -     Feliz cumpleaños!

Thai -     S̄uk̄hs̄ạnt̒ wạn keid!

Turkish -     Doğum günün kutlu olsun!

Vietnamese -     Chúc mừng sinh nhật!


Circassian Culture

Egyptian Culture 

Iranian Culture

Culture To Grow

Episode 9: Birthday Culture Around the World

¡Cuenca es única! Ese es el eslogan de la ciudad y la provincia y, la verdad es que no es presuntuoso. Todo el que ha visitado esta provincia o incluso solo la capital, siente que algún recuerdo de esa visita permanecerá para siempre en su memoria porque Cuenca es la belleza de la sencillez.

VIAJAR POR ESPAÑA  "AUDIOS"

Mi España - La Provincia de Cuenca

Tune in to elevate your English: Engaging content for sharper listening skills, one episode at a time!

Daily English Podcast

Daily English Podcast Chapter # 17

ドイツは10月3日月曜日が祝日だったので三連休でした。１ヶ月前にイタリアから帰ってきたばかりでしたが、ハンブルクに旅行することにしました。今回はカッセルという街まで車で行き、そこからICEという高速列車に乗って行きました。合計で片道3時間ほどかかりました。
ハンブルクはドイツで2番目に大きい町で、町の中心に大きな湖があります。緑が多く、ドイツらしい建物もたくさんあって、美しい町でした。
残念ながら、雨が降ったり止んだりの三日間でしたが、街を歩いたり、おいしいものを食べたりできて、楽しい旅行でした。
今回の旅行で一番楽しかったことは、ジャズバーで生のジャズを聴いたことです。最近生演奏を聴く機会がなかったので、久しぶりの生演奏はとても良かったです。


みなさんは最近どこかに行きましたか？
よかったら私のレッスンに来て教えてください。

祝日：しゅくじつ　national holiday
三連休：さんれんきゅう　three day weekend
高速列車：こうそくれっしゃ
片道：かたみち　one way
合計：ごうけい　total
湖：みずうみ　lake
雨が降ったり止んだりだった：It rained on and off　
演奏：えんそう　musical performance
生演奏：なまえんそう live music

Nihongo Short Story by Noriko

ハンブルクに行きました(I went to Hamburg)

Platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams offer instant messaging, channels for focused discussions, file sharing, and video conferencing integrations. These tools foster real-time communication and build a sense of team presence, bridging the geographical gap. Beyond basic chat, they often integrate with other productivity apps, creating a central hub for workflows.

To keep projects on track and tasks clearly defined is crucial in a remote setting. Tools like Asana, Trello, and Monday.com provide visual boards, task assignments, progress tracking, and deadlines. These platforms ensure everyone knows their responsibilities and the overall project status, promoting accountability and efficient execution. Features like Gantt charts and workload management further enhance planning and resource allocation.

Remote work can amplify distractions. Tools like Toggl Track help individuals and teams monitor time spent on tasks, providing valuable insights for optimizing workflows and billing accuracy. Focus-enhancing apps like Freedom block distracting websites and applications, enabling deeper concentration and minimizing interruptions. Dedicated timer apps can facilitate techniques like the Pomodoro method.

Virtual face-to-face interaction is vital for team cohesion and effective communication. Platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams offer reliable video and audio conferencing, screen sharing, and recording capabilities. These tools facilitate productive meetings, presentations, and virtual team-building activities.

The protection of sensitive information is paramount in any work environment, especially remotely. VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) encrypt internet traffic, ensuring secure connections. Password managers like LastPass and 1Password help generate and securely store complex passwords, reducing the risk of security breaches.

The Global Professional Podcast

Essential Tools for Remote Work Success - Episode 125

This episode introduces three idioms that use the word apple. Listen to the examples to hear how to use them. Please send me a message if you would like a copy of the audio script.

Idiom Corner

Apple

CHISTES MEXICANOS

LA COSA FUE AL REVÉS.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f5Gur0qHHZjzI-Fmg1uTrWJCmhOeaM5h/view?usp=drivesdk