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14 Listening tips for your IELTS exam

    Attempt all questions – there are no penalties for incorrect answers.
    Watch out for plurals in answers. If the question requires a plural answer, a singular answer is incorrect.
    Answers appear in the order they are heard in the audio. They come quickly or with large gaps between them.
    Prepare to hear a potential answer that is not the actual answer. This is common when two people are making plans. They first agree on meeting at a certain time, but then one remembers that they cannot so they decide on a new time.
    Take care when you transfer your answers and pay attention to the word limit for your answers on your answer sheet!
    Multiple-choice answers will ask for a letter (a, b, c, d). Write the letter and not the corresponding answer.
    When asked to complete a sentence using no more than two words, and the correct answer is “leather coat,” then “a coat made of leather” is incorrect. Same goes for numbers.
    Hyphenated words (like “part-time”) are considered as one word.

    Focus on what the speaker is saying not how they say it.
    Don’t take notes in complete sentences – jot down the key points and abbreviate. You only need to write down enough to help your memory later.
    Get the habit of distinguishing between essential and non-essential information. If two people are talking about making plans for a dinner date, the important information is the date/time they finally agree upon. Other dates/times they considered become irrelevant.
    Try to guess what the speaker is going to say. Speakers, will often drop clue words or outline what they will to talk about beforehand. This gives you the ability to start your own outline to then fill in.
    Listen to the audio while reading the audio script. This will help you get a sense of how questions are spaced out, as well as learning some useful common expressions that are frequently used in listening tests.

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14 Listening tips for your IELTS exam

Gardening and growing your own food are on the rise and for good reason! In this fascinating episode of The Real English Conversations Podcast, Canadian italki English teachers Amy and Curtis share their passion for gardening, discussing the benefits of growing your own food and connecting with nature. From the joy of eating fresh, organic produce to the satisfaction of getting your hands dirty in the soil, you'll discover why gardening is becoming such a popular hobby. Plus, you'll hear about their friend Sebo's organic vegetable farm, gaining valuable insights into sustainable agriculture practices. So why not tune in and learn more about this rewarding pastime? 

And if you're looking to improve your English skills, book a lesson with Curtis on italki today! Follow this link to book your lesson now: https://www.italki.com/teacher/4672521/english

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The Benefits of Gardening & Growing Your Own Food and Connecting with Nature: Real English Conversations Podcast On Italki

SMART Goals for Active Listening:
Here are some examples of SMART goals you can set to improve your active listening skills:

1. Improve comprehension in work meetings:

Specific: I will actively listen during all team meetings by summarizing key points after each agenda item.
Measurable: I will track the number of times I summarize key points and the accuracy of my summaries based on colleague feedback.
Attainable: I will start by summarizing after one agenda item per meeting, then gradually increase to all items over a month.
Relevant: Improved comprehension will lead to better participation and decision-making in meetings.
Time-bound: I will implement this for the next 3 months and evaluate progress then.
2. Enhance communication with family:

Specific: I will practice active listening with my partner by reflecting back their emotions and using open-ended questions during evening conversations.
Measurable: My partner will provide feedback on whether they feel heard and understood by my responses.
Attainable: I will focus on actively listening during one conversation per evening for the next two weeks.
Relevant: Improved communication will strengthen my relationship with my partner.
Time-bound: I will practice this for two weeks and then discuss adjustments with my partner.
3. Become a more supportive friend:

Specific: I will actively listen to a friend facing a challenge by maintaining eye contact, avoiding interruptions, and offering summaries of their situation.
Measurable: My friend will report feeling supported and understood after our conversation.
Attainable: I will dedicate focused listening time during one conversation with a friend per week for a month.
Relevant: Active listening will help me be a more supportive friend.
Time-bound: I will implement this for one month and then reflect on its impact on our friendship.
Remember, these are just examples. You can modify them to fit your specific needs and goals!


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S.M.A.R.T. Goals and Active Listening - Episode 82

just a cute little episode about language learning journey

Useful expressions:

на усвоение базовых навыков общения 
изучать язык самостоятельно
свободно переключаются между этими языками
начать говорить на новом языке на бытовые темы 
поддерживать смол-толк
не останавливаться на пороговом уровне

Linking phrases:

вторым немаловажным фактором является то
и в правду
в заключении можно сказать
однако


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Learn the best Spanish vocabulary, verbs, and expressions related to clothes.
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Learn Basic Spanish: La ropa (clothes)

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EP.27 那些年我們經歷過的室友

I started reading this book by James Clear. My friend recommended this book to me and I would sincerely recommend it to anyone who is looking forward to add good habits in their life.
Success in life is usually not overnight. I hope that this book helps you guys. I will share some valuable lessons in this podcast as I go through the chapters.
Join me in another meaningful podcast.