Nick discusses a variety of topics that you need to know about for the IELTS test - Speaking Part 3 and Writing Part 2. Listening to this will help you build your world knowledge and form opinions. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Oi gente, aqui é a Aneleh, sua tutora de português favorita. No episódio de hoje trouxe mais uma fábula famosa para vocês se divertirem e aprenderem palavras novas. No final desse episódio, trarei o vocabulário com seus significados em inglês para ajudar caso vocês tenham dificuldades. E se quiser acompanhar o podcast script é só clicar no link a seguir: https://docs.google.com/document/d/122f3Cf7VwkM2LuNwj2WWCnx264zcGDxVWkiPug1dYHQ/edit?usp=sharing
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Hi guys, this is Aneleh, your favorite Portuguese tutor. In today's episode I brought another famous fable for you to have fun and learn new words. At the end of this episode, I will bring the vocabulary with its meanings in English to help if you have difficulties. And if you want to follow the podcast script, just click on the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/122f3Cf7VwkM2LuNwj2WWCnx264zcGDxVWkiPug1dYHQ/edit?usp=sharing
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Portuguese Drops 

O leão e o ratinho 

In this episode of "Stairway to English", we will look at and understand the difference between very and really. They are very similar but there is a difference so be sure to sound like a native by understanding the rules!

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Stairway to English: Short easy to understand episodes to improve your English grammar and fluency

I VERY like you! 😱 Uh oh Don't make this mistake! Learn the difference between Very and Really!

                                                    경음화 3 문장연습

                     받침[ㄴ, ㅁ]  + 자음 {ㄷ, ㅈ, ㄱ}  ==>  { ㄸ, ㅉ, ㄲ }
                                                                                        (된소리)

                            [ 예문 ]

1.  편한 신발을 신고 오세요.                          [신꼬]
2.  어린 아이는 안고 타세요.                          [안꼬]
3.  시간이 많이 남지요?                                  [남찌]
4.  아프면 참지 말고 병원에 가세요.              [참찌]
5.  닮고 싶은 사람이 있어요?                          [담꼬]
6.  아침을 굶지 마세요.                                   [굼찌]
7.  오늘은 머리를 감지 않았어요                    [감찌]
8.  힘들겠지만, 조금만 참고 갑시다               [참꼬]
9.  고기를 너무 오래 삶지 말라고 했어요.     [삼찌]



한국어 발음 연습

한국어 발음 연습 "경음화" 3 문장 연습

はい、こんにちは洋平先生です。
えー、今日は”どんどん”と”だんだん” のちがいのお話をしますね。じゃあ、早速（さっそく）例文を言います。 
・雨がどんどんに入ってくる。
・雨がだんだん家に入ってくる。
 
えー、知ってる人も多いと思いますが、”どんどん”と ”だんだん”、 どちらが早いですか。 どちらが強いですか。”どんどん”ですね、はい、 例えば、例文を作りますね。
『習った日本語は使わないと、どんどん忘れるでしょう。1ヶ月使わなかっただけで、かなりレベルは落ちます』
 
どんどん忘れます、早いですね。 とても早いスピードで忘れますという文ですね。えー、じゃあ、次は”だんだん” 
 
『自分の国の言葉でさえ使わないとだんだん忘れるでしょう』
”だんだん”、「少しずつ」という感じですね。はい、この2つの副詞（ふくし） adverbですね。えー、福詞に対（たい）してよく使われる動詞が
・～くなります
・～になります
・～～て来る
・～～ていく
・～～出す
・～～始める
・忘れる
 
などがよく使われます。 でえ、もう1度お伝えしますが、”どんどん” の方が強いです。えー、そのほかに細（こま）かいちがいもありますが、1番のちがいは今お話ししたことです。で、今日はもう1つ、あまり中級（ちゅうきゅう）の教科書に書いてないんですが、日本人がよく使うことを教えますね。 
えーオファー(offer)や提案（ていあん）は”どんどん” で言うことができますが、 “だんだん”　は言うことができません。えー、例えば、
『たくさん仕事があるな。どんどんやろう！』
 
これはがんばって 早く、次々（つぎつぎ）にやろうという意味ですね。で、これを
✕たくさん仕事があるな、 だんだんやろう。
 
ということはできません。はい、「だんだんやろう」は言うことはできません。
えー、代わりに『少しずつやろう』や、『ゆっくりやろう』などと言うことができますね。 
はい、他にも
『わからないことがあったら、どんどん質問してください』
 
うん、たくさん質問してください、ということですね。で、
✕わからないことがあったら、だんだん質問してください。
 
これは言うことができません
『冷める前にどんどん食べましょう。温かいスープ、冷める前にどんどん食べましょう』
 
えー、これはオッケーですが、
✕冷める前にだんだん食べましょう。
 
これは言うことができません。はい、 わかりましたか。はい、じゃあ今日も聞いてくれてありがとうございますみんな日本語の勉強がんばってくださいね。バイバイ👋


洋平先生　N3～N2クラスの生徒へ　(^^♪

#19 【　どんどん or だんだん　】やろう！

Clara, a brilliant data analyst with a mind for numbers, walked into my office looking like a storm cloud. Networking events were her kryptonite. "I freeze up," she confessed, "Small talk? Forget it! I just stand there awkwardly, feeling like a total outsider."

Clara's shyness was hindering her career. Her analytical skills were top-notch, but promotions often went to colleagues who could "schmooze" with decision-makers. I knew I could help.

Our first step was reframing networking. Instead of a dreaded chore, we saw it as an opportunity to connect with people who shared her passion for data. We practiced "elevator pitches" - concise introductions highlighting her expertise. We focused on open-ended questions, like "What's the biggest data challenge you're facing?" to spark engaging conversations.

Next, we tackled the "shy freeze." Role-playing helped Clara practice making eye contact, smiling warmly, and using active listening techniques like nodding and acknowledging what the other person said. We even practiced "exit strategies" - polite ways to excuse herself from a conversation when she felt overwhelmed.

The turning point came when I suggested Clara volunteer at a data analysis conference.  She'd be interacting with people who shared her interests, but in a less intimidating setting.  It worked! Clara's passion for data analysis shone through, and she ended up having stimulating conversations with attendees.

The next networking event was a different story. Armed with her practiced pitch and newfound confidence, Clara actively approached people, discussed data trends, and even shared a few insights herself. She even left with a business card from a potential mentor!

Today, Clara is a networking pro.  She still gets nervous, but she no longer lets shyness hold her back.  Clara's story proves that anyone can become a confident networker with the right tools and a supportive coach.

The Global Professional Podcast

How to overcome shyness with a coach - Episode 76

CHISTES MEXICANOS

MALOS PENSAMIENTOS.

Affirmations: Do They Work?

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11chzfICPmTaTO_diqbgopHYLoEnTsWf0/view?usp=drivesdk

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Affirmations: Do They Work?  [with transcript for study]

A useful phrase to pass information in Business English and more about May Day Celebrations.