In today's episode, Nick is joined by a fashion designer to talk about this IELTS question. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Is the fashion industry good or bad for the environment?

What does this idiom mean? Let's take a look at some examples!

How would you translate that in Italian?

English with Serena

*A blessing in disguise*

Easy News📺
I introduce Japanese news in easy Japanese.
Today’s Theme is “ユニークな自動販売機《Unique vending machine》”.
This episode is JLPT-N3 level.

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☆Words☆
自動販売機（じどうはんばいき / jidōhanbaiki）：vending machine
＊自販機（じはんき / jihanki）："自販機" is a shortened form of "自動販売機".
面倒な（めんどうな / mendōna）：troublesome
化粧品（けしょうひん / keshōhin）：cosmetics
見た目（みため / mitame）：appearance
特徴（とくちょう / tokuchō）：characteristics
おごる（ogoru）：treat someone
＊おごり（ogori）："おごり" is the noun form of the word "おごる".
 ～を かざす（～o kazasu）：place, hold
→カードをカードリーダーにかざす：place the card in front of the reader

☆Grammar☆
・～たところ：when
（※Use this grammar when describing a surprise or new discovery rather than an ordinary account of an event.）

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Simple Japanese Listening with Meg（めぐ）Smile

#30 Easy News / ユニークな自動販売機《Unique vending machine》 // N3 Level /Japanese listening

Paciente con diabetes tipo 2 va a consulta médica. Se le explica sobre el diagnóstico y se deriva a nutricionista.

Español médico profesional.

DIABETES

This is my favourite way to share learning experiences and to find inspiration! 

111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 15 – Join a Community of Language Learners

W tym odcinku dowiesz się, jak możesz przestać czuć strach podczas mówienia w języku obcym. Poznasz kilka ciekawych narzędzi, aby już wkrótce zacząć swobodnie mówić i nie bać się oceny innych.

MetaRozmówki

Jak pokonać strach przed mówieniem? Tego nie uczą w szkołach!


The boardroom. A crucial client meeting. A high-stakes sales call. These scenarios demand clear and confident communication. Here are five best practices to elevate your language and project unwavering self-belief:

Power Verbs:  Replace wishy-washy verbs with action-oriented ones. Instead of saying, "We could explore this new marketing strategy," say, "We will implement this data-driven strategy to boost brand awareness by 20%." This injects decisiveness and ownership into your message.

Be Specific:  Unspecific claims lack impact.  Instead of "Our product is the best," showcase its strengths with data. Say, "Our software boasts a 98% customer satisfaction rate and a 25% reduction in processing time compared to competitors." Specifics build trust and credibility.

Direct Address: Engage your audience directly. Ditch phrases like "I think" or "in my opinion." Say, "We can deliver this project on time and within budget." This conveys authority and ownership of your ideas.

Positive Framing: Focus on the strengths of your solutions.  Instead of, "This plan might have a tight deadline," say, "This fast-track approach allows for agility and capitalizes on current market trends." Highlighting positives reassures and motivates your audience.

Conciseness is Key: Eliminate unnecessary words and filler phrases.  Instead of, "We believe that this approach might be a good way to proceed," say, "We propose this solution to achieve optimal results." Concise communication delivers a clear message and maximizes impact.

I use confident language every day with my clients. I also use it with family, friends and any chance I get. Many of us use language that is unclear or passive habitually, without intent or purpose. 

One of the first habits I work on with my clients is the overuse of - I think, maybe, and I don't know. 

Start being aware of the phrases that you use, especially at the beginning and end of your sentences. 


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When things start to get hard, try to persevere through adversity.
Many people give up on following their dreams because the work becomes too difficult, tedious, or tiresome–but often, you’re closer to the finish line than you may think, and if you push just a little harder, you will succeed.


Short Stories with Rose 

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