Nick explores a range of key topics for IELTS Speaking Part 3 and Writing Task 2. Listening to this podcast will help you build world knowledge and develop clear opinions in English.

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Бывает, у человека появляется серьезная проблема, но он не стремится ее решить.

Вместо этого он покупает себе торт или запоем смотрит десяток серий нового сериала. Это нелогичное поведение может быть вызвано склонностью к эскапизму. Читаем статью о том, что это такое.

Текст статьи : https://journal.tinkoff.ru/escapism/

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Побег от себя. Что такое эскапизм? B1-C1

这一期节目，我们聊聊中国的筷子。
为什么筷子是两根？怎么正确使用筷子？还有哪些简单又重要的餐桌礼仪？
一起来了解筷子里的中国文化。


中文趣说 Chinese Fun Talk

中文趣说  Episode 6： 筷子 Chopsticks

KEYS:
по́езд
клие́нт
нет
э́рос
её
экра́н
Ева
я е́ду
он е́дет
мы е́дем
мы пьём
мы поём
он идёт

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Write Russian words with iotized vowels Е, Ё

In questo episodio introduco brevemente quello che sarà l'argomento del prossimo episodio, ovvero, il libro La fine è il mio inizio scaricabile qui: https://enzocontini.blog/2020/12/10/la-fine-e-il-mio-inizio-redux-riduzione-del-libro-di-tiziano-terzani-pensata-soprattutto-per-i-giovani-e-ora-scaricabile-online-gratuitamente/#:~:text=La%20fine%20%C3%A8%20il%20mio%20inizio%20%28REDUX%29%3A%20riduzione,qualcosa%20di%20concreto%20nel%20mondo%20di%20oggi%20%E2%80%9C.

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Alcune novità

A cover letter from James Bond applying to be Special Agent 007.

James Bond
12 Adelaide Street
C/O Connections @ St. Martin’s
London WC2N 4HW
23rd October 2018
Dear Sir or Madam,
Please consider me for the position of Special Agent
007.
I was educated at Eton College, England and studied
Oriental languages at Cambridge University. As well
as Cantonese, Mandarin and Japanese I speak
French, German and Italian fluently.
I believe the world is heading for disaster if we do
not act fast to save it. In my opinion, the most
important work of all is the safety and security of the world and especially the protection of
our children. However, although a pacifist at heart, I am able to assassinate quickly and
quietly, if needed.
I have served as a British Intelligence Officer since 1998 and have been living and working in
many dangerous environments around the world.
I trained with the Special Boat Service in the UK. As a commando I have served in Iraq,
Afghanistan, and Bosnia where I saved 100 men single-handedly. I also served with the
Special Forces in Indonesia, China and North Korea.
I am fully computer literate and can multi-task, completing many tasks simultaneously. I am
skilled with all types of weapons including machine guns, sub-machine guns, sniper rifles
and pistols. Furthermore, I am an expert in all kinds of martial arts including Judo, Jujitsu
and Kung Fu. In addition, I am a qualified pilot. I can also drive cars and motorbikes very
fast.
In my spare time I enjoy running, swimming, diving, sky diving, skiing, jet skiing and rock
climbing. I also enjoy playing poker.
I attach my C.V for your attention and look forward to hearing from you soon,
Yours sincerely,
James Bond

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James Bond cover letter

In questo episodio vedremo come si cucina una pasta e fagioli cremosa, tipica della cucina napoletana. La pasta verrà cotta insieme ai fagioli e questo la renderà super cremosa e saporita!

In cucina con Giusy!

Pasta e fagioli cremosa alla napoletana

Why do I freeze when I speak Spanish? Maybe I’m just too slow…

If you’ve ever thought that, this episode is for you.
🎙️ Hoy rompemos uno de los mitos más tóxicos del aprendizaje de idiomas:
que hablar lento es hablar mal.

🚫 No. Hablar lento no es un error.
💡 Hablar lento es una herramienta.
Una forma de respirar, organizar tus ideas y hablar con intención.
Cuando te das permiso para hablar a tu ritmo, algo cambia: desaparece la ansiedad y aparece la seguridad.

En este episodio descubrirás:
✅ Por qué hablar despacio no es un problema, sino parte de tu proceso.
✅ Cómo usar tu pausa como poder.
✅ Frases útiles para hablar con claridad (no con velocidad).
✅ Técnicas para dejar de sabotearte y empezar a disfrutar hablar en español.

🎧 Slow is powerful. Clarity beats speed. Connection wins.
Este podcast es tu recordatorio: no necesitas sonar como un nativo, necesitas sonar como tú… con seguridad.
