Today we're talking about some vocabulary that we can use for when we really want to stop working on a difficult task but we don't. We carry on and find the energy and a way to finish! I hope you find it useful.

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I quit... OK, maybe not.

Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
You can check the script at the link provided.

今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■大きな銀行が利子を上げる - A major bank raises interest rates -
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014536491000/k10014536491000.html

NEWS for beginners - Native Japanese Accent -

大きな銀行が利子を上げる - A major bank raises interest rates -

In today's episode,we will  delve into the strategies and techniques to help you excel in the speaking section of the IELTS exam. Whether you're a student preparing for the test or simply looking to improve your English-speaking skills, this episode is packed with valuable insights.


IELTS Podcast 雅思博客

IELTS speaking tips 

*This story contains graphic and explicit material it is not recommended for children, only for mature audiences*

Today’s story The Cow and the Turkey addresses issues of greed and revenge. I hope you enjoy it. 

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The cow was notoriously cheap, so it surprised everyone when she voted yes for the secret Santa
scheme. It was the horse’s suggestion, and she backed it immediately, saying, “I choose the turkey.” The pig, who considered himself an authority on all things gifty, cleared his throat. “That’s not actually the way it works,” he said. “It’s secret, see, so we each draw a name and keep it to ourselves until Christmas morning.” “Why do you always have to be like that?” the cow asked, and the duck sighed, “Here we go.” “First you ask me to give someone a Christmas present,” the cow continued, “and then you tell me it has to be done your way. Like, ‘Oh, I have four legs so I’m better than everyone else.’ ” “Don’t you have four legs?” the pig asked. The cow loosed something between a moan and a sigh. “All right, just because you have a curly tail,” she said.


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The Cow and the Turkey (Adult 18+)

In future ‘books could respond’ says winning author Stephen Witt

Writer of ‘The Thinking Machine’ about Nvidia’s rise believes in the vast potential of AI


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In future ‘books could respond’ says winning author

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HSK4级听力题2

In this episode you will hear the surpizing fact about Japanese food and its new trend:) Enjoy! 

Here are the key words : frozen food,convenience stores ,popularity ,from scratch,a fitness buff ,nutrition ,when it comes to,popularity ,culinary award. Enjoy!

Kate´s speaking :)

Japanese Dish of the year 2022! 

IELTS Preparation. Band 8-9 Answers. Part 3 - Life experience Q3-4

3. Can we gain life experience from books and movies? Why/ Why not?
4. Which is more important, experience or potential? Why?

Which idea can you use in your answers if the same type of question would come up on your test?

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